Lisa Kinsella , BACP

Lisa Kinsella is a person-centred counsellor with a BSc (Hons), an EMDR practitioner, and a member of the BACP (British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy). She frames therapy around the lived experience of each client, offering sessions that are led by the person seeking support so that their priorities shape the work together. As a person-centred practitioner she aims to create an accepting, non-judgemental environment where people can explore thoughts and feelings and build their own solutions to the challenges they bring.

Alongside her private practice, Lisa has worked with young people in alternative provision and has experience supporting those with additional learning needs or who find themselves in non-mainstream education due to personal circumstances. Her clinical background includes significant work with domestic abuse and the psychological effects often associated with narcissistic behaviour. She also works with a broad range of concerns such as relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, parenting challenges, ADHD, stress and anxiety, addictions, grief, and issues around intimacy and self-esteem.

Lisa applies evidence-informed approaches including client-centred methods, EMDR - Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing - and solution-focused strategies to tailor therapy to each person. She has supported clients across different settings and with diverse needs. Evening appointments have been offered by request in the past; please refer to current availability on the profile for up-to-date information.

Client-centred care and practical approaches for online therapy

Client-Centred Therapy focuses on the person rather than the problem, giving space for clients to lead sessions while the therapist offers empathic understanding and support. It helps people gain clarity, build self-trust, and find their own pathways through relationship, self-esteem, or life-change challenges.

EMDR - Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing - is a structured approach used to process distressing memories and reduce the intensity of trauma-related symptoms. It can be helpful for those working through past abuse, traumatic events, or persistent distress tied to specific memories.

Solution-Focused Therapy concentrates on practical steps and existing strengths to create change more quickly, making it useful for clients seeking direction with goals such as parenting, career decisions, or managing everyday stressors.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process and Lisa works collaboratively with each person to determine what fits their needs, goals, and preferences. Together they may try different methods or combine techniques to find the best path forward.

Online therapy offers flexibility in scheduling and access - sessions can take place by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging - which makes it easier to fit support into busy lives and to connect with licensed professionals from different locations.