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Lisa Howarth, BACP

Credentials: BACP
Experience: 7 years
Practising in: United Kingdom
Languages: English
Sessions: Online only
Client ages: Adults, 18 and over

Works with Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesGrief Self esteem Depression

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Lisa Howarth is a counsellor who helps people dealing with stress, anxiety, low self-worth and depression. She also supports people facing grief, trauma and addiction, along with issues around intimacy, sexuality and relationship patterns. Lisa works online with people in the United Kingdom and internationally, offering practical, straightforward help over video, phone, chat or messaging.

Her style is warm and down-to-earth. She uses a person-centred way of working that puts the client's experience first.

Background and approach

Sessions are conversational and paced to what the person needs, with room to talk about feelings and practical steps to feel better. Lisa draws on a mix of approaches. She uses cognitive behavioural techniques to challenge unhelpful thoughts and mindfulness and somatic methods to help people notice body sensations and regulate emotions.

Trauma-focused ideas are used when past hurt affects present life. She is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, shown as BACP, and has seven years of experience in counselling work. That experience includes supporting people through identity questions, neurodiversity-related concerns and complex loss.

Sessions are aimed at exploring boundaries, attachment styles, self-esteem and communication habits. The work often moves between talking, practical exercises and simple body-based tools to help manage anxiety, improve sleep and rebuild confidence. People start by using the site’s matching system, then arrange appointments that suit their schedule.

Lisa’s approach focuses on steady progress and helping each person find the ways of coping that fit their life.

Therapeutic approaches and online care

Lisa commonly uses client-centred work, cognitive behavioural therapy and mindfulness in online sessions. Client-centred therapy focuses on listening closely to the person's experience and helping them find their own answers through supportive reflection. Cognitive behavioural therapy looks at thought patterns and behaviour, offering practical techniques to reduce anxiety and low mood. Mindfulness therapy teaches simple attention and breathing practices to reduce rumination and improve sleep.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences and what feels helpful, then shape sessions to match those needs. That means methods can change over time as progress is made and new priorities emerge.

Online sessions are offered by registered or accredited professionals and include video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging. Video works well for face-to-face conversation and exercises, phone calls suit those with lower bandwidth, live chat or messaging can be useful for brief check-ins or when writing feels easier. These options make it simpler to fit therapy around work, caregiving and busy schedules while keeping continuity of care.

What kinds of concerns does Lisa work with?

She supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, addiction, self-esteem and intimacy-related issues, among other concerns listed on her profile.

How would you describe her therapeutic style?

Her style is person-centred and down-to-earth, with conversational sessions that balance listening and practical tools.

What experience does she have?

She has seven years of experience working as a counsellor and supporting people with trauma, neurodiversity-related concerns and life transitions.

Where is she based and what credential does she hold?

She is based in the United Kingdom and is listed with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, shown as BACP.

Which languages are supported in sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

What session formats are available?

Sessions can be held via video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging.

How are fees handled?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.

How do I begin working with her?

Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.

Areas of focus

What this therapist works with

Most often

Stress, Anxiety
Relationship issues
Grief

Also listed

Therapeutic approaches

Experience: 7 years
Registered with: BACP
Languages: English

Contacting Lisa

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Lisa Howarth, BACP

Background and approach

Therapeutic approaches and online care

Areas of focus

What this therapist works with

Others working with stress, anxiety