Lisa Ward, BACP

Lisa Ward invites people to acknowledge when something in life is no longer working and to take the step of seeking support. She recognises how easy it is to set aside worries, behaviours, and past hurts while daily demands take priority, until one day a person decides that change is necessary. In her practice she offers a space where honesty and emotional truth are encouraged rather than diluted to protect others, and where being truly listened to becomes the starting point for making sense of difficulties.

With a background that includes work within Domestic Abuse Services, Lisa specialises in trauma-focused therapy while also supporting a broad range of issues. Her approach is grounded in the belief that being heard within a professional relationship allows people to survive, renew, and grow. Lisa works from a client-centered perspective, meeting each person where they are and helping them explore what they need to move forward.

She holds BACP accreditation - membership of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy - and has completed recognised counselling qualifications through CPCAB, including a Level 4 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling. Lisa combines that training with ongoing professional development in trauma-informed work and related areas to support people through recovery and change, and she offers therapy via a variety of online formats to make access easier for clients.

Therapeutic approaches and online support with Lisa Ward

Lisa uses Client-Centered Therapy to prioritise the individual’s experience and perspective, creating space for a person to explore feelings at their own pace while the therapist offers empathic, nonjudgemental support. This approach is helpful for people struggling with stress, relationship concerns, self-esteem, and life transitions.

She also specialises in Trauma-Focused Therapy, which concentrates on understanding and processing the impact of traumatic experiences. This work is tailored to help people cope with symptoms that follow abuse, assault, or other distressing events and to support recovery and resilience.

Choosing the right approach is treated as a collaborative process. Lisa works with each person to identify goals, preferences, and needs, and she adapts methods over time so the therapy remains a good fit.

Online therapy with Lisa is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to increase flexibility for people with busy lives, mobility limits, or those living outside her immediate area. These options allow registered professionals to provide consistent, timely support and make it easier to schedule sessions around work, family, and other commitments, while keeping continuity of care at the centre of the therapeutic work.