Counsellor profile
Lisa Dobinson, BACP
Counsellor - relationships and anxiety
See online counselling options- Person centred
- Gestalt elements
- Relational focus
About Lisa
Counsellor and BACP member Lisa Dobinson has seven years' experience working with stress, anxiety, relationships and parenting concerns. She also supports people with career worries, depression, grief, intimacy-related problems, low self-esteem and coping with life changes. Lisa is based in the United Kingdom and works from a humanistic, relational stance.
Lisa trained originally in Ireland where group work was a key part of her learning. That experience helped her notice body language alongside speech and use what is unspoken to deepen conversations. She draws on person-centred ideas and Gestalt elements to help people make sense of what they are experiencing.
She also trained with Relate and holds a relational qualification. This helps when talking about relationship issues and patterns that repeat across generations. Lisa uses systemic thinking to help clients recognise recurring dynamics and consider different ways of relating.
Lisa pays attention to the somatic experience and how the body can reflect feelings. In sessions she may point out bodily responses as part of the work, to increase awareness and choice.
Her work has included individual therapy, couple work and dyadic sessions with parents and children. She keeps learning through continuing professional development and seeks her own counselling to stay present in sessions.
To start, people are usually invited to select the See online counselling options button, complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session. The subscription system used for sessions can be cancelled at any time and fees vary with location.
Therapeutic approaches used in online counselling
Lisa commonly draws on person-centred practice which focuses on listening, reflection and helping the client find their own solutions. This approach suits people who want a calmer, exploratory space to talk through their feelings and decisions.She also uses Gestalt elements that pay attention to present-moment experience and body signals. This can help when someone wants to notice patterns in how they react and respond in relationships or stressful situations.
Relational and systemic ideas are part of her work too, which look at how family patterns and past relationships influence current difficulties. These perspectives can be useful for relationship problems and recognising repeating dynamics.
Finding the right approach is part of the early work. The therapist will discuss different methods and work with the client to decide what feels most helpful based on needs, goals and preferences. This is a collaborative process rather than a fixed prescription.
Confirm the exact session formats before booking, as the biography did not list specific online options. Online counselling can make sessions easier to fit around work and family life, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It can also help when quieter surroundings or lower bandwidth are preferable to video.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Experience
7+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with most?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationships, parenting, career issues, depression, grief, intimacy-related difficulties, self-esteem and coping with life changes.
What is her therapeutic style?
She uses an integrative humanistic approach with person-centred and Gestalt influences and a relational emphasis for relationship work.
How long has she worked as a counsellor?
She has seven years of professional experience working in counselling and related settings.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP, and practices in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the UK work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are payments and costs handled?
Costs vary with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin work with her?
Select the See online counselling options button, complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.
Details come from information the counsellor supplied to BetterHelp. A membership or registration can be checked on the professional body's own register.
Online counselling is not emergency care. In an emergency call 999, or see the help numbers.