Lisa Kinsella, BACP

Lisa Kinsella is a counsellor who helps people facing relationship problems, trauma and abuse, parenting stresses, grief and a wide range of everyday struggles. She works with people living with health challenges and those coping with anxiety, depression, ADHD, stress and addictions. Lisa is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, listed as BACP. She offers a client-led approach where the person's own experience shapes each session. That means conversations follow what matters to the individual and focus on practical steps they can try between meetings. Lisa also uses EMDR alongside person-centred work when trauma processing is needed, and she draws on solution-focused ideas to set small, realistic goals. Lisa has six years of experience and combines private practice with work supporting young people in alternative education settings. This has given her experience with people who have additional learning needs and those affected by domestic abuse and coercive relationships. Sessions aim to help people feel heard, understood and better able to make decisions for themselves. Lisa describes her role as someone who listens without judgement and supports clients as they find solutions that fit their life. Evening appointments are available by request; clients are invited to contact her to discuss timing and suitability.

How these approaches translate to online counselling

Client-Centred Therapy places the person's experience at the heart of sessions, so online work focuses on listening carefully and following what the client brings. This approach suits people who need a steady, supportive space to talk things through and make decisions at their own pace.

EMDR, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, is used to address traumatic memories and distress linked to past events. In simple terms it involves guided attention and processing to reduce the intensity of upsetting memories, and it can be helpful for people with trauma or abuse histories.

Solution-Focused Therapy zooms in on small, practical steps and on what changes a person wants to see. Online sessions can set clear, short-term goals and review progress between appointments to keep momentum going.

Finding the right mix of approaches is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with each person to decide which methods fit their needs, goals and preferences. That choice can change over time as progress is made or priorities shift.

The original profile does not list specific online session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit counselling into a busy week, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It also lets people connect from other locations and continue therapy when life circumstances change.