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Lisa Ward, BACP

Lisa Ward welcomes people who have reached a turning point and want to make a change.

Stress, Anxiety
Addictions
Relationship issues
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About Lisa

Lisa Ward welcomes people who have reached a turning point and want to make a change. She writes in a way that acknowledges how hard it is to admit something's not working. Lisa offers a place to speak honestly and be listened to without judgement.

Her tone is steady and patient, aimed at helping people find clarity and relief. Lisa uses trauma-focused approaches and client-centred work to guide conversations. Sessions encourage people to name what is happening for them, notice patterns, and try different ways of coping.

Background and approach

She draws on five years of practice and experience in domestic abuse services to inform her approach to trauma and abuse. Her background includes CPCAB diplomas and a BACP Certificate of Proficiency, and she is listed with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy. Those qualifications shape how she structures sessions and stays up to date with best practice.

People often come to Lisa with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, grief and relationship concerns. She also supports those dealing with body image, attachment and intimacy-related issues, ADHD and compassion fatigue. The work can include talking through feelings, building new ways of coping, and pacing progress so change feels manageable.

Online and remote formats are available, including video, phone, live chat and text messaging. International clients can be seen in English. To begin, a short matching questionnaire is completed and sessions are scheduled according to availability.

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Body	Registration number	Expires
BACP	388164	March 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.

Cost Costs are shown on the partner platform before you commit. If cost is a concern, ask about reduced-fee options.

Focus areas and approaches

Everything Lisa lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.

Stress, Anxiety
Addictions
Relationship issues
Trauma and abuse
Depression
LGBT
Family conflicts
Grief
Intimacy-related issues
Eating disorders
Sleeping disorders
Parenting issues
Anger management
Self esteem
Career difficulties
Bipolar disorder
Coping with life changes
Compassion fatigue
ADHD
Abandonment
Attachment issues
Avoidant personality
Blended family issues
Body image
Cancer
Caregiver issues and stress
Chronic pain, illness, and disability
Codependency
Commitment issues
Communication problems
Control issues
Dependent personality
Dissociation
Divorce and separation
Domestic violence
Drug and alcohol addiction
Eating and food-related issues
Emptiness
Family problems
Fatherhood issues
Forgiveness
Gender dysphoria
Guilt and shame
Hoarding
Hospice and end-of-life counselling
Impulsivity
Infidelity
Isolation / loneliness
Jealousy
Life purpose
Men's issues
Midlife crisis
Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
Money and financial issues
Mood disorders
Narcissism
Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
Panic disorder and panic attacks
Paranoia
Phobias
Postpartum depression
Post-traumatic stress
Pregnancy and childbirth
Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
Self-harm
Self-love
Sex addiction
Sexual assault and abuse
Sexual dysfunction
Sexuality
Social anxiety and phobia
Women's issues
Workplace issues
Young adult issues

Ways of working Lisa names

Naming an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each counsellor lists and does not check training records.

How trauma-focused and client-centred work translates online

Trauma-focused therapy aims to help people understand how past harmful events continue to affect them now. In online sessions this often involves paced conversations, grounding strategies and helping clients notice how triggers and memories show up in daily life. Client-centred therapy places the person and their experience at the heart of the work, with the counsellor listening carefully and following the client's lead to build understanding and self-direction.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will work collaboratively to decide which methods to use and will adjust the work as goals and needs evolve. Clients are invited to give feedback about what helps and what does not, so the plan changes in line with their preferences and progress.

Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging to increase flexibility. Video is useful for fuller conversation and non-verbal cues, phone can be simpler when bandwidth is limited, live chat and messaging suit short check-ins or people who prefer typing. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, caregiving and travel while keeping continuity of care with registered or accredited professionals.

Frequently asked

What concerns does this counsellor help with?

She offers support for stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, grief and relationship problems, plus trauma and abuse and many related issues listed in her profile.

How would she approach my problems in sessions?

Sessions draw on trauma-focused therapy and client-centred work to help people tell their story, be heard and try new ways of coping at a comfortable pace.

What is her professional background?

She has five years of experience and a history of working in domestic abuse services, which informs her approach to trauma and safety in sessions.

What credentials and location are listed for this counsellor?

She holds a BACP Certificate of Proficiency and is listed with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, and she practises in the United Kingdom.

Which languages and international arrangements are supported?

Sessions are offered in English and international clients are accepted.

What session formats are offered online?

Work can be done by video call, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.

How are costs and payment handled?

Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.

How do I begin if I want to work with her?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's listed availability.