Lisa McDonald , NCPS

Lisa McDonald is a licensed therapist in the United Kingdom with 6 years of professional experience and holds NCPS, a professional credential indicating formal training and qualification in psychotherapy. She specializes in supporting people dealing with stress and anxiety, coping with addictions, and recovering from trauma and abuse, while also working to build motivation, self-esteem, and confidence.

She approaches each person with respect, sensitivity, and compassion, adapting conversations and treatment plans to reflect the individual needs and circumstances of every client. Lisa emphasizes a collaborative process, tailoring her work to the goals a person brings to therapy and adjusting strategies as progress unfolds.

Recognizing that seeking change takes courage, she offers steady support through that initial step and beyond, helping clients move toward a more fulfilling and balanced life.

Client-Centered and CBT Online

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on creating an empathic, nonjudgmental space where a person’s own goals and values guide the work. This approach helps people explore feelings, build self-understanding, and strengthen self-esteem and motivation.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps identify and adjust unhelpful patterns of thinking and behavior. It is often used to address anxiety, low mood, stress, and difficulties that arise from addictive behaviors by teaching practical skills for coping and change.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the process, and the therapist works collaboratively with each person to determine what fits best based on needs, goals, and preferences. Lisa will discuss options, try approaches, and tailor the plan together with the client.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions can take place by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to suit different schedules and comfort levels. For many people, this range of options makes it easier to maintain consistent appointments and access support without travel, while working with licensed professionals and therapists who adapt methods to the online setting.