Lisa Kinsella , BACP

Lisa Kinsella is a person-centred counsellor and EMDR practitioner with membership of the BACP (British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy). She offers client-led therapy that places the person and their experience at the centre of each session, helping people feel listened to and supported as they explore difficult thoughts and feelings.

Her work aims to create a respectful, non-judgemental space where clients are encouraged to identify their own solutions and build confidence in their ability to manage life challenges. Lisa brings experience supporting young people in alternative provision, including those with additional learning needs or who are in non-mainstream education due to personal circumstances. She also has extensive experience working with domestic abuse and the effects of narcissistic behaviour.

Lisa works with a wide range of issues including relationship concerns, trauma and abuse, parenting, ADHD, anxiety, addictions, grief, and self-esteem difficulties. She offers flexible scheduling and can arrange evening appointments by request - interested people are invited to contact her to discuss availability and begin the process of seeking support.

Therapeutic approaches and online support

Lisa draws on client-centred therapy, EMDR, and solution-focused methods to tailor online work to each person’s needs. Client-centred therapy focuses on creating a respectful, non-judgemental space where the client leads the conversation and explores their own goals, which can help with relationship issues, self-esteem, and coping with life changes.

EMDR, or Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, is a structured approach that helps process traumatic memories and reduce their emotional intensity, and can be useful for trauma, abuse, and distressing past events. Solution-focused therapy concentrates on identifying practical steps and strengths to move forward, often suited to people facing specific challenges like stress, career decisions, or relationship concerns.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process and is decided collaboratively. Lisa works with clients to understand their goals, preferences, and experiences, and will discuss which methods are likely to fit best. These approaches are widely used by licensed professionals and therapists and can be effectively adapted for remote work.

Online therapy offers flexibility and accessibility - sessions can take place by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to suit different schedules and communication styles. This variety helps people engage in therapy in a way that matches their daily life and practical needs.