Lisa Rowley , BACP

Lisa Rowley has been counselling for over 6 years, supporting both young people and adults in private practice and working in schools with young people who have experienced domestic abuse. She brings focused experience helping people manage stress and anxiety, cope with grief and loss, and work through depression, and she has provided support to those affected by domestic violence.

She aims to create a non-judgemental, empathetic space where individuals feel able to share thoughts and emotions. Through collaborative conversation she helps identify underlying factors that contribute to difficulties and works with clients to develop practical, achievable plans to address them. Her approach is grounded in respect, sensitivity, and compassion, and she listens with an open mind to help clients explore their feelings and responses.

Lisa recognises that taking the first step toward a more fulfilling life requires courage, and she provides steady support throughout that process. She encourages people to reach out for help and believes no one needs to face their challenges alone. Lisa holds BACP, which indicates membership of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy.

Therapeutic approaches and online support

Lisa uses a blend of proven approaches to meet each person's needs. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on empathic listening and supporting the individual’s own capacity for growth - it is useful for building self-esteem, exploring life changes, and processing grief. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) involves identifying unhelpful thoughts and patterns and developing practical strategies to change them - it is commonly used for anxiety, depression, and stress-related concerns. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is a trauma-focused approach that helps people process painful memories and reduce their emotional charge, which can be helpful for those affected by abuse or past traumatic events.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Lisa works collaboratively with clients to determine what fits their goals, preferences, and circumstances. She explains options, discusses likely next steps, and adapts methods as progress is made.

Online therapy offers practical benefits for busy lives and varying needs. Through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, clients can choose formats that suit their schedules and comfort levels and maintain continuity of care when in-person meetings are not possible. Licensed professionals can provide effective support using these flexible options, helping clients access therapy in ways that work best for them.