Lisa Kinsella, BACP

Lisa Kinsella is a Person-Centred counsellor and EMDR practitioner who works with adults and young people to navigate relationship difficulties, trauma, parenting challenges, life transitions, neurodiversity, and a broad range of emotional concerns. As a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP), she offers client-led sessions that prioritise each person’s lived experience and encourage individuals to find their own solutions.

Her approach is warm and non-judgemental, designed to create a space where people can explore thoughts and feelings that feel hard to voice alone. Alongside running a private practice, Lisa works with young people in alternative provision and has developed experience supporting those with additional learning needs and individuals in non-mainstream education due to personal circumstances. She also has considerable experience working with domestic abuse and understanding the effects of narcissistic behaviour.

Lisa recognises that reaching out for support can feel daunting and aims to make the first steps as approachable as possible. She offers flexible scheduling and can discuss evening appointments by request. Prospective clients are invited to get in touch to discuss availability and begin the journey toward greater understanding and coping.

Therapeutic approaches and online care

Client-Centred Therapy focuses on the person rather than the problem. It involves active listening and empathy to help clients feel heard and supported while they explore their own solutions, often benefiting those facing relationship issues, low self-esteem, or life changes.

Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is a structured approach used to process distressing memories and reduce the lasting impact of traumatic events. It is commonly used for trauma and abuse-related concerns and can help reduce the intensity of painful memories.

Solution-Focused Therapy concentrates on building practical strategies and small achievable steps toward clients’ goals. It is useful for people seeking concrete change, coping strategies, or relief from stress and anxiety.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Lisa will work collaboratively with each client to identify which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, and may adapt techniques as therapy progresses.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions can take place by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging - making it easier to fit support around work, family, or mobility needs. For many people this accessibility helps maintain continuity of care and allows therapy to continue from different locations while still working with registered professionals and therapists who guide the process.