- Person-centred
- EMDR practitioner
- Solution-focused
About Lisa
Lisa Kinsella is a counsellor who helps people facing grief, relationship strain, trauma, anxiety and stress. She uses a person-centred approach and draws on other methods such as EMDR and solution-focused work. Lisa holds BACP membership and brings six years of experience to her practice in the United Kingdom.
People come to her when life feels overwhelming or when past events keep coming back. Sessions are led by the client, with the therapist listening and reflecting so people can make sense of their feelings. Lisa aims to help clients build confidence in their own choices and find practical ways forward.
She also works with young people in alternative education settings and has experience supporting people with additional learning needs. That work has given her familiarity with the impact of domestic abuse and with relationships affected by narcissistic behaviour. She applies that experience to one-to-one counselling with adults seeking change.
In practice Lisa keeps sessions straightforward and focused. She will usually ask what the client wants to achieve and then guide the work in a way that fits those goals. EMDR may be used for distressing memories, while solution-focused techniques help with short-term practical steps.
Evening appointments are offered by request and arrangements are made according to availability. To begin, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a time that suits them.
People come to her when life feels overwhelming or when past events keep coming back. Sessions are led by the client, with the therapist listening and reflecting so people can make sense of their feelings. Lisa aims to help clients build confidence in their own choices and find practical ways forward.
She also works with young people in alternative education settings and has experience supporting people with additional learning needs. That work has given her familiarity with the impact of domestic abuse and with relationships affected by narcissistic behaviour. She applies that experience to one-to-one counselling with adults seeking change.
In practice Lisa keeps sessions straightforward and focused. She will usually ask what the client wants to achieve and then guide the work in a way that fits those goals. EMDR may be used for distressing memories, while solution-focused techniques help with short-term practical steps.
Evening appointments are offered by request and arrangements are made according to availability. To begin, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a time that suits them.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Stress, AnxietyAddictionsLGBTFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderDepressionCompassion fatigue
Additional focus areas
AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureBlended family issuesBody imageChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHearing impairedHIV / AIDSHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingImmigration issuesImpulsivityInfidelityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationTraumatic brain injuryTrichotillomaniaVisually impairedWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic approaches
Client-Centered TherapyEye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)Solution-Focused Therapy
Experience
6+ years
Credentials
BACP · United Kingdom
Languages
English
How Lisa uses therapeutic approaches online
Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening and reflecting what the client says so they feel understood and can follow their own path. It suits people who want space to make sense of feelings and decide on personal goals.Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, or EMDR, is used to reduce the intensity of distressing memories by processing them in a structured way. It can help people who continue to be troubled by past events or intrusive memories.
Solution-Focused Therapy concentrates on practical steps and small changes that move someone toward their goals. It works well when a client wants short-term strategies and clearer day-to-day actions.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss options and choose methods together with each client, based on needs, goals and preferences. That collaborative decision shapes how sessions proceed.
The original profile does not list specific online or in-person formats, so confirm the available session types before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit counselling into a busy week, reduce travel time and allow shorter or more flexible check-ins where needed. Registered or accredited professionals can adapt techniques like EMDR and solution-focused work to suit remote sessions when appropriate.
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does Lisa support?
She works with grief, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, anxiety, depression and stress, as well as concerns like parenting, addiction and self-esteem.
How would she describe her counselling style?
Her sessions are client led and conversational, with reflective listening to help people find their own solutions and clearer next steps.
What experience does she bring to sessions?
She has six years of experience and also works with young people in alternative provision, gaining practical insight into additional learning needs and domestic abuse.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and works in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English and she is able to work with international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original profile does not specify session formats, so please confirm current options with the service before booking.
How are fees and billing handled?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.