Lisa Kinsella, BACP

Lisa Kinsella (BACP) offers compassionate, person-centred counselling for people facing relationship problems, trauma, parenting pressures, ADHD, stress and anxiety. She also supports those dealing with grief, addiction, low self-esteem, sleep and eating difficulties, and major life changes. Lisa aims to listen and help clients feel heard without judgement.

She works in a way that puts the client at the centre of the sessions. That means sessions are led by what the person brings and what matters to them. Lisa uses eye movement desensitisation and reprocessing alongside solution-focused techniques when these approaches suit the client’s goals.

Lisa has six years of professional experience and is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP. She also holds a Bachelor of Science with Honours in counselling studies, which she uses to inform practical, straightforward sessions. She combines workplace experience with a private practice perspective.

Her background includes work with young people in alternative education settings. This has given her experience supporting people with additional learning needs and those affected by domestic abuse and narcissistic behaviour.

Lisa offers evening appointments by request. If a session time matters to you, it is possible to discuss scheduling with her before you book.

How these approaches work for online therapy

Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening and understanding. The therapist follows the client’s lead and offers empathy and reflection to help people find their own solutions. This approach helps with feelings of isolation, low self-worth, relationship worries and coping with change.

Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing, EMDR, is used to reduce the intensity of distress linked to past events. It involves guided processing to help the brain rework painful memories and can be helpful for trauma and abuse reactions.

Solution-Focused Therapy concentrates on small, practical steps and the person’s strengths. Sessions aim to identify what is working, set clear goals and build simple strategies for change, which suits people looking for short-term, goal-oriented support.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. The therapist will work collaboratively to decide what fits the client’s needs, goals and preferences. That choice can change as the relationship and work develop.

Confirm the available session options before booking, as the profile does not list specific formats. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions around work or family life, reduce travel time and allow for more flexible scheduling such as evening appointments. It can also make some tasks easier, for example shorter check-ins by phone when a quick update is needed.