My loves in life…

  • family
  • friends
  • nature and the seaside
  • laughing
  • my 2 dogs – miniature dachshunds
  • coffee
  • autumn
  • reading
  • eating out
  • early morning walks/ jogs, swims
  • that everyone has an inherent ability to heal
  • ⁣learning – I am a relentless learner, through books, research, experience and passionate about putting updated learning into practice.⁣

I’m a Psychotherapist, Trauma Educator, EMDR Practitioner and Independent Social Worker but first a human being, with experiences, feelings and challenges.

I feel privileged to do work that is my calling and vocation. I have over 20 years of experience working with individuals and groups, delivering training and accredited courses. The people I work with are all unique with their own stories, experiences and struggles. My mission is to share my professional and personal knowledge about emotions, behaviours, trauma and healing. I am passionate to help people develop tools and strategies to eventually become their own therapist. Many clients say to me ‘I hear your voice when I am triggered Lisa, I can hear what I need to do’. This is what I call co-regulation, even outside of the therapy room. Eventually the voice of me – the therapist, supports you to find your own inner voice.

It is important to me that all people will feel seen and heard in my therapeutic sessions with unconditional positive regard, without judgement, assumption or expectation.
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I am currently, or have previously, acted as an Associate Practitioner with many organisations including Barnardo’s, WAVE Trauma, Rural Support, Foster Care Associates, Cruse Bereavement, Women’s Aid, Action for Children, Fresh Minds Education and TESSA. I am also a wife and Mum to 3 children.

My Credentials

Registration:

  • Accredited Member with National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society
  • Registered Member with British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy
  • Independent Member of British Association of Social Workers
Acreditations

Qualifications:

  • BSc (Hons) Psychology
  • BSc (Hons) Social Work
  • Advanced Dip. Behavioural Science
  • Dip. Counselling
  • Cert. EMDR
  • Cert. Family Group Conference Coordinator
  • Advanced Solihull Practitioner and Trainer
  • Specialist Grief and Loss Practitioner