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Lisa

Lisa

Hello and Welcome

My name is Lisa, and I am an experienced counsellor working with both adults and young people. I am an accredited BACP member and work to their Professional Code of Ethics, offering both long term and time limited counselling.

I am trained in the humanistic approach which combines Person-Centred, Gestalt and Transactional Analysis models of therapy. I am also trained in the use of creative arts, such as sand tray, clay and working with images.

It is my belief that each of us is unique and that we will all have our own individual way of perceiving the world and managing difficult times. We each have capacity for growth and evolvement, and I will work collaboratively with you to find the approach that is the most helpful to you. I offer a confidential, compassionate and non-judgmental space in which you can safely explore your thoughts and feelings. The unique therapeutic relationship can help you to understand and overcome embedded behaviours, develop new perspectives, expand your self-awareness and empower you to move forward in the way that you choose.

I started my counselling journey in 2009 and graduated from Chichester University with a BA (Hons) Degree in Humanistic Counselling in 2013. Since then, I have worked with individual adults, older people and those with mobility issues. I also work with children and adolescents. I have four years’ experience of working as a volunteer counsellor in a secondary school supporting students and staff. I also have over twenty years experience of working in primary schools in various roles. This work has included working with children with special education needs, with groups, in a pastoral and mentoring role, as well as a school counsellor. 

Work Experience Including Settings and Positions:

  • Joined Lanes Counselling 2014- current.
  • Sage Counselling Service: Volunteer counsellor working with the elderly and those with mobility difficulties.
  • Volunteer counsellor in secondary school supporting adolescents and staff.
  • Primary School Counsellor – current.

Particular Interest in Working With:

  • Anxiety
  • Bereavement and Loss
  • Children and Young People
  • Depression
  • Life Transitions
  • Loneliness
  • Sexuality
  • Trauma and Abuse

Therapeutic Approach:

Humanistic

Membership:

Accredited MBACP

Qualifications and Education:

  • BA(Hons)1st Degree in Humanistic Counselling (University of Chichester)
  • Children’s Workforce Development Council Training Level 4
  • Counselling Skills Certificate Level 3 (University of Chichester)
  • CPCAB Counselling Children, Young People and Families
  • Diploma in Humanistic Counselling (University of Chichester)
  • Domestic Abuse 101
  • Foundation to Drawing and Talking Therapy
  • Loss and Adjustment to Different Family Circumstances
  • Making Trauma Therapy Safer Babette Rothschild
  • Safeguarding Adults
  • Safeguarding Children NSPCC
  • Solution Focused Practice
  • Supporting Children and Young People Through Loss and Grief
  • Telephone and E Counselling
  • Training in attachment
  • Trauma Masterclass: Perspectives on Working with Trauma
  • Trauma Training with Carolyn Spring
  • Working with Suicide and Self harm

    • I have undertaken many additional trainings during my time as a counsellor and I am committed to attending regular ongoing continued professional development.

Trained by Carol Spring