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Lisa Kinsella

Therapist

Lisa Kinsella

BACP

United Kingdom · 6+ years of experience

Person Centred counsellor helping people move forward

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Step 1

  • Client led sessions
  • EMDR available
  • BACP member

About Lisa

Lisa Kinsella is a Person Centred counsellor with a BSc (Hons) and membership of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). She offers a calm, non-judgemental space for people to talk through difficult feelings. Sessions are client-led and aim to help people find their own solutions and feel more able to cope with life.

Lisa works with a wide range of concerns, including relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, parenting stresses, ADHD, anxiety, depression and addiction. She also supports people facing grief, career strain, self-esteem struggles and compassion fatigue. Additional focus areas include attachment issues, autism and Asperger syndrome, body image and chronic pain, among others.

Her approach is person centred, which means listening closely and following the client’s pace. She also uses solution-focused strategies to set practical goals and EMDR for those who wish to address traumatic memories. Lisa balances gentle listening with clear, achievable steps so people leave sessions with something they can try between appointments.

Alongside her private work she counsels young people in alternative education settings and has experience supporting those with additional learning needs. She has worked with people who have experienced domestic abuse and the effects of narcissistic relationships.

Evening appointments are available on request. To begin, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule sessions according to the therapist’s availability.

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Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Relationship issuesTrauma and abuseParenting issuesCoping with life changesADHD

Also works with

Stress, AnxietyAddictionsLGBTFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderDepressionCompassion fatigue

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureBlended family issuesBody imageChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHearing impairedHIV / AIDSHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingImmigration issuesImpulsivityInfidelityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationTraumatic brain injuryTrichotillomaniaVisually impairedWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyEye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)Solution-Focused Therapy

Experience

6+ years

Credentials

United Kingdom

Languages

English

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How Lisa uses person centred work, EMDR and solution-focused steps online

Lisa works from a person centred position, which means she listens first and follows what matters most to the client. This approach is about being heard and building trust so people can make their own choices about change.

EMDR, or Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing, is used to help people process traumatic memories that continue to cause distress. It aims to reduce the intensity of those memories so they are less disruptive day to day. Solution-focused therapy concentrates on small, practical changes and short-term goals to build momentum and coping skills between sessions.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with each person about their needs, goals and preferences and agree a plan together. This collaborative process means methods can be adjusted as therapy progresses.

If you are considering online work, please confirm the available session formats before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit appointments around work or caring commitments, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Many clients find remote sessions help them maintain regular contact and apply new skills in everyday life.

Step 4

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems can Lisa help with?

She supports people with relationship issues, trauma and abuse, parenting pressures, ADHD, anxiety, depression and addictions, plus many related concerns such as grief, body image and chronic pain.

How would you describe her therapeutic style?

Sessions are person centred and client led, with a focus on listening closely and following each person’s pace while working towards practical steps and goals.

What experience does she bring to sessions?

She has six years of counselling experience and also works with young people in alternative education, giving her additional exposure to people with extra learning needs and non-mainstream schooling circumstances.

What credentials and location are listed for this counsellor?

She holds a BSc (Hons), is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and practises in the United Kingdom.

Which languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can people outside the UK work with her?

She accepts international clients, so people outside the United Kingdom can enquire about working together.

How are fees and payments handled?

Cost varies with location and the therapist’s schedule; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.

What steps are involved to start therapy?

Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist’s availability.

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