Lisa Bird , BACP

Lisa Bird is a wife, mother, grandmother and dog owner who first discovered counselling more than twenty years ago. That early experience felt transformative and inspired a long-standing commitment to supporting others as they navigate difficult life events and personal challenges. Her core training is in Petruska Clarkson’s Integrative Psychotherapy, which places strong emphasis on the therapeutic relationship and on creating an environment of empathy, warmth and emotional safety. She holds BACP, indicating membership in the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, and has 4 years of professional work experience.

Lisa has worked with people dealing with stress and anxiety, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, and anger management. She aims to create an open space where thoughts and feelings can be shared without fear of judgement, and she collaborates with clients to explore problems and build practical coping strategies. Taking the first step to begin therapy can take courage, and she acknowledges and supports those who reach out to start that process.

Therapeutic approaches and online support

Lisa Bird draws on Attachment-Based Therapy to explore how early relationships influence current patterns of connection, trust and attachment. This approach can be helpful for people struggling with relationship problems, abandonment or difficulty forming secure bonds.

She also uses Client-Centered Therapy, which emphasizes empathy, acceptance and a non-directive stance. That approach supports self-exploration, self-esteem work and adjusting to life changes by centering the client’s experience and pace.

Trauma-Focused Therapy informs her work with those affected by traumatic events or ongoing abuse, offering structured ways to process painful memories and manage emotional responses that follow trauma.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the process, and Lisa will work collaboratively with each person to select methods that match their needs, goals and preferences. Licensed professionals and therapists commonly tailor techniques over time to reflect what is most effective for an individual.

Online therapy through video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging adds flexibility and accessibility. These options make it easier to schedule around work and family commitments, maintain continuity of care during life transitions, and access support from locations that are convenient for the client.