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Lisa Ward, BACP

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

Works with Stress, AnxietyAddictionsRelationship issuesTrauma and abuseDepression

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Lisa Ward welcomes people who have reached a point where they want something to change. She speaks plainly and listens closely so clients can say what they mean. Sessions are a place to talk without judgement and to begin making sense of worries, trauma, difficult patterns or life changes.

She uses a client-centred way of working that keeps the person's experience at the heart of sessions. This means conversations aim to follow what matters most to the client and to build on their strengths.

Background and approach

Lisa also offers trauma-focused work when past events are getting in the way of day-to-day life. Her background includes work in domestic abuse services and roles supporting people with a wide range of problems. That experience informs how she talks about safety, trust and recovery in session.

She recognises how painful it can be to voice shame, grief or concerns about intimacy, and she helps people name those feelings without pressure. Practical issues are part of the work. Lisa helps people untangle stress, anxiety, addictive behaviours, sleep and eating difficulties, or problems at work.

She also supports those coping with chronic illness, caregiver strain, bereavement and significant life transitions. Lisa is a BACP member, and she works with people across the United Kingdom. Sessions take place online by video or phone, and also by live chat or text messaging for shorter check-ins or ongoing support.

To start, people complete a short matching questionnaire and arrange sessions at a suitable time.

Approaches that guide online work

Client-centred therapy places the person at the centre of each session. The counsellor listens closely and lets conversations follow what matters most to the client, helping them to make sense of feelings and choices. This approach works well for worries about stress, relationships, self-esteem and life decisions.

Trauma-focused therapy concentrates on how past events affect daily functioning now. It looks at responses shaped by painful experiences and supports steps towards recovery and better coping. This approach is useful for people dealing with abuse, dissociation, grief or symptoms that trace back to trauma.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences and what feels most helpful, and together they will decide how to shape sessions. Plans can change as progress is made or needs shift, so the work stays flexible and person-led.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging. Video sessions let people work face to face from different locations. Phone calls can fit into busy days and need less bandwidth. Live chat or text sessions make brief check-ins and ongoing support easier between longer appointments. These options make therapy more flexible and easier to fit into everyday life.
What concerns does Lisa commonly help with?
She supports people facing stress, anxiety, depression and trauma-related difficulties. Other areas include addictions, grief, intimacy issues, sleep and eating problems, and challenges at work or with self-esteem.
How would you describe the therapy style?
Lisa works in a client-centred way that follows what matters most to the person. She can also offer trauma-focused therapy when past events are affecting present life.
What is her professional background?
She has around five years of experience and has worked within domestic abuse services as well as in independent practice. That work informs her approach to trust and safety.
Where is she based and what credentials does she hold?
She practises from the United Kingdom and holds BACP accreditation as listed in her profile.
Which languages and countries are supported?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts clients from outside the United Kingdom.
What formats are available for sessions?
Therapy is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging for shorter check-ins or ongoing support.
How are sessions paid for and what does cost depend on?
Sessions use a subscription model and the cost varies with location and therapist availability. Subscriptions can be cancelled at any time.
How does someone begin working with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

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Experience
5 years
Registered with
BACP
Languages
English

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