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Lisa McDonald, NCPS

Lisa McDonald is a counsellor who helps people facing stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, low self‑esteem, and depression.

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About Lisa

Lisa McDonald is a counsellor who helps people facing stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, low self‑esteem, and depression. She supports those dealing with relationship worries, parenting strain, grief, anger and major life changes. Her approach is respectful and down to earth, with straightforward conversation and practical steps.

Lisa works in a way that aims to meet each person where they are. She uses listening and gentle questioning to uncover what matters most to the client.

Background and approach

From there she and the client shape a plan that feels useful and realistic. She draws on Client‑Centred Therapy to keep sessions focused on the person’s own goals and experiences. She also uses Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, helping people notice patterns of thinking and behaviour that keep problems going and try small experiments to change them.

Over six years of practice she has helped people with addiction challenges, panic and mood difficulties, social anxiety, and the fallout from domestic violence and separation. She pays attention to shame, guilt, emptiness and issues around abandonment that often underlie other problems. Sessions aim to be practical and compassionate.

Lisa offers a mix of talking, problem‑solving and simple exercises to try between meetings. She encourages steady, manageable change rather than quick fixes.

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Registration

Body	Registration number	Expires
NCPS	NCS17-05139	May 2026

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Sessions and payment

Sessions are held online through our partner platform, by video, phone or messaging depending on the counsellor.

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Focus areas and approaches

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Ways of working Lisa names

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How Lisa uses talking therapies online

Client‑Centred Therapy focuses on your experience and goals. The counsellor follows your lead, listens closely and helps you name what matters. This approach can help people feel heard and clarify what they want to change.

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts and actions keep problems in place. It uses simple steps and experiments to test new ways of thinking and behaving, which can help with anxiety, panic, low mood and addictive patterns.

Finding the right approach is something the counsellor will do with you. Lisa aims to match methods to your needs, goals and preferences, and will adjust plans as you progress. The process is collaborative and focused on what works for you.

Online sessions are available as video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text‑based messaging. Video calls make it easier to talk face to face, phone sessions use less bandwidth, live chat can suit shorter check‑ins and messaging supports ongoing reflection between sessions. These options offer flexibility to fit therapy around work, family and daily life.

Frequently asked

What concerns does Lisa commonly help with?

She supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, low self‑esteem and depression, as well as relationship and family issues, grief, parenting challenges and anger.

How would you describe her therapeutic style?

Her style is warm and respectful, focusing on listening and practical steps. She tailors conversations to the individual's needs and helps set achievable goals.

What sort of experience does she have?

She has six years of professional experience working with a range of concerns including addiction, panic, mood disorders and the effects of domestic violence and separation.

What credentials and location are listed for this counsellor?

Lisa lists NCPS as a credential and practises in the United Kingdom.

Which languages and international options are available?

Sessions are offered in English and she is not accepting international clients at this time.

What session formats does she offer?

She works online using video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text‑based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.

How is cost handled for sessions?

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

How do I begin working with her?

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