Lisa Howarth , BACP

Lisa Howarth holds the BACP credential and works online as a counsellor and trainee psychosexual and relational psychotherapist, supporting people through anxiety, self-worth struggles, relationship difficulties, trauma, neurodivergence challenges, and major life transitions. BACP indicates membership of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, a professional organisation in the United Kingdom.

She brings a warm, down-to-earth presence and welcomes people from varied backgrounds. Individuals may arrive feeling grief, low mood, or anxiety, or carrying long-standing patterns such as people pleasing, self-blame, or emotional disconnection. She also works with experiences of trauma or shame, and with those who feel distant from themselves or want a deeper understanding of their relationships. Together she explores boundaries, attachment dynamics, and unmet needs while gently nurturing trust, self-esteem, and self-compassion.

Person-centred and trauma-informed in orientation, she is neurodiversity-aware and an LGBTQIA+ ally. She supports exploration of identity, relationships, and sexuality, including questions of desire, pleasure, boundaries, and intimacy. She works with male and female survivors of sexual abuse, offering a steady and sensitive space for difficult experiences. As a trainee psychosexual and relational therapist she can also help partners improve communication, notice recurring patterns, and reconnect both emotionally and sexually.

Approaches to Therapy and Online Support

Lisa Howarth integrates client-centred work, trauma-focused approaches, and mindfulness into her online practice. Client-centred therapy emphasises a respectful, non-directive relationship where the therapist creates space for clients to explore their feelings and values at their own pace - this approach often helps with self-esteem, relationship issues, and life changes. Trauma-focused therapy offers structured ways to address the impact of past hurt and overwhelming experiences, supporting people to process traumatic memories and reduce their ongoing influence. Mindfulness therapy teaches simple attention and breathing practices to help manage stress, anxiety, and low mood by building present-moment awareness and self-compassion.

Deciding which approach fits best is part of the therapeutic journey. Lisa works collaboratively with clients to identify goals, preferences, and practical needs, and she adapts methods over time so the work stays aligned with each person’s circumstances.

Online sessions by video, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging make it easier to fit therapy into busy lives and to access support from different locations. These options provide flexibility in scheduling and communication style, allowing clients and licensed professionals to focus on progress in a way that suits the individual.