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Lisa Williams, BACP

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

Works with Stress, Anxiety Trauma and abuseParenting issuesDepression Coping with life changes

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Lisa Williams is a counsellor registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and has 18 years of professional experience. She focuses on practical, human-centred help for people feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and major life changes. Lisa writes and listens in a direct, respectful way to help people take the next step forward.

Over her career she has supported people through parenting concerns and attachment difficulties, and has worked with those affected by abuse and trauma.

Background and approach

Her wider areas of focus include chronic illness and pain, caregiver stress, body image, guilt and shame, and the practical fallout of separation or financial strain. She also works with panic attacks and mood disorders. Lisa uses a client-centred approach, which means conversations follow each person’s pace and priorities.

She aims to tailor sessions to what matters to the individual rather than applying a fixed formula. That can include short-term coping strategies and longer-term looking at patterns of thought and feeling. Her style is warm and straightforward.

She aims to create a calm space where people can talk through what’s worrying them and try out new ways of handling hard situations. Lisa encourages small, realistic steps that build confidence and reduce overwhelm. Sessions are offered in English and are available to people in the United Kingdom and internationally.

Practical formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. To begin, people complete a short matching questionnaire and book according to the schedule.

Client-centred work online and practical session options

Client-Centred Therapy places the person’s experience at the heart of the sessions. The counsellor listens without judgement, follows what matters most to the client, and helps people make choices that feel right for them. This approach suits worries about anxiety, depression, relationship patterns and the impact of past trauma.

In practice the counsellor adapts conversations and goals as therapy progresses. Finding the right approach is part of the work together; the therapist will talk through options and agree on what to try based on each person’s needs, goals and preferences. That way the plan evolves if something is not helping.

Online therapy offers flexibility for busy lives. Video calls allow face-to-face interaction for deeper conversations, while phone sessions can fit into shorter time slots or when bandwidth is lower. Live chat and text-based messaging are useful for regular check-ins, brief coaching, or when writing feels easier than speaking. These options make it simpler to keep continuity of care and fit sessions around work, family and daily commitments.

What kinds of concerns does Lisa help with?

She supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, parenting concerns, and coping with life changes. Additional focus areas include attachment issues, body image, chronic pain or illness, and panic attacks.

How would you describe her therapeutic style?

Her practice is client-centred, meaning sessions follow the person’s priorities and pace. Conversations are tailored to individual needs rather than applying a fixed technique.

What experience does she bring to sessions?

She has 18 years of professional experience working across many emotional and practical concerns. That background includes supporting people through trauma, parenting challenges and long-term health issues.

Where is she based and what credential does she hold?

She practises from the United Kingdom and is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, shown as BACP.

Can people who live outside the UK work with her?

Yes, she accepts international clients and runs sessions with people in other countries.

Which session formats are available?

Sessions can be conducted by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.

How does payment and cost work?

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

What are the first steps to begin therapy?

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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Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centred Therapy

Experience: 18 years
Registered with: BACP
Languages: English

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Lisa Williams, BACP

Background and approach

Client-centred work online and practical session options

Areas of focus

What this therapist works with

Others working with stress, anxiety