About Lisa
Lisa Ward welcomes people who have reached the point of wanting change. She writes plainly and listens closely so clients can say what they really feel. Lisa helps people untangle stress, anxiety, relationship problems, addiction and other struggles so they can take the next step forward.
She uses a client-centred approach where the conversation is led by the person in front of her. That gives space to speak honestly about grief, trauma, intimacy concerns, eating or sleeping difficulties, and the pressures of parenting or work.
How Lisa works
Lisa also brings trauma-focused methods to sessions when past hurt is getting in the way of day-to-day life. Lisa has practised for five years and holds BACP registration, which reflects her professional standing in the field. Her background includes work in domestic abuse services and with people facing complex trauma and sexual assault related issues.
People come to Lisa with many concerns such as depression, bipolar mood issues, ADHD, anger, codependency, chronic illness, body image and communication problems. She also supports those coping with bereavement, cancer, caregiver stress and relationship breakups. Sessions can take different forms depending on what fits best.
Lisa aims to create a non-judgemental space where people can be heard and gradually make sense of their difficulties. She works collaboratively to build coping strategies and clearer ways of relating to others.
Lisa lists 2 ways of working on the entry:
What Lisa works with
The areas below are the ones Lisa selected when setting up a profile. The first few are listed as the main focus; the rest are also named.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- Relationship issues
Also listed
- Abandonment
- ADHD
- Anger management
- Attachment issues
- Avoidant personality
- Bipolar disorder
- Blended family issues
- Body image
- Cancer
- Career difficulties
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Compassion fatigue
- Control issues
- Coping with life changes
- Dependent personality
- Depression
- Dissociation
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Eating and food-related issues
- Eating disorders
- Emptiness
- Family conflicts
- Family problems
- Fatherhood issues
- Forgiveness
- Gender dysphoria
- Grief
- Guilt and shame
- Hoarding
- Hospice and end-of-life counseling
- Impulsivity
- Infidelity
- Intimacy-related issues
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- LGBT
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Money and financial issues
- Mood disorders
- Narcissism
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Paranoia
- Parenting issues
- Phobias
- Post-traumatic stress
- Postpartum depression
- Pregnancy and childbirth
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Self esteem
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Sex addiction
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Sexual dysfunction
- Sexuality
- Sleeping disorders
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Trauma and abuse
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Training and background
| Register | BACP |
|---|---|
| Years in practice | 5 |
| Languages | English |
| Session format | Online: video, phone, live chat or messaging |
| Country | United Kingdom |
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Online support options
How client-centred and trauma-focused work translates online
Client-Centred Therapy puts the person and their experience at the heart of sessions. The therapist follows the client's lead, reflecting what is said and helping the person make sense of feelings and choices. This approach is useful for issues such as low self-esteem, communication difficulties and coping with life changes.Trauma-Focused Therapy concentrates on responses to past harm and the ways those responses affect day-to-day life. It involves gentle, structured work to understand trauma reactions, build safety and develop practical coping skills for flashbacks, dissociation or intense emotional reactions.
Finding the right approach is often a team effort. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, preferences and what feels most helpful. Together they decide whether to emphasise client-centred talking, trauma-focused steps, or a mix of both as therapy progresses.
Online therapy offers real flexibility. Video calls make it easy to see facial expressions and hold deeper conversations. Phone sessions can be better when bandwidth is limited or a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and text-based messaging suit people who prefer writing or who need brief, ongoing support between calls. These options help fit therapy into work, family life and shifting schedules, while keeping the focus on the individual's needs and progress.
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A practical next step
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