Counsellor profile
Lisa Kinsella, BACP
Counsellor - relationships and trauma
See online counselling options- Person-Centred
- EMDR practitioner
- Solution-Focused
About Lisa
Counsellor and BACP member Lisa Kinsella has six years' experience working with a wide range of concerns in the United Kingdom. She lists relationship issues, trauma and abuse, parenting, ADHD, anxiety, stress, addictions and grief among her areas of work. Sessions are described as client-led and person centred, with a focus on listening and helping people find their own ways forward.
Lisa works in a straightforward way that aims to put the client's experience first. She uses person-centred sessions where the client sets the pace and topics. She also uses EMDR for trauma-related material and draws on solution-focused ideas to identify practical next steps.
In addition to her private work, Lisa has experience supporting young people in alternative education settings. She has worked with people who have additional learning needs and with those affected by domestic abuse and narcissistic behaviour.
She notes experience with a broad list of concerns that includes eating and sleeping problems, intimacy matters, self-esteem, career issues, bipolar and depression, compassion fatigue and a range of attachment and personality-related topics. This range means she often combines listening with practical strategies when needed.
Sessions can be arranged in the evenings by request. To begin, prospective clients follow the site process to view online counselling options and schedule a first meeting through the matching questionnaire.
How her approaches are used in online counselling
Client-Centred Therapy places the client's perspective at the centre. The counsellor follows the person's lead, listens without judgement and helps them make sense of what matters most. This approach is useful for many concerns including relationship issues and low mood.Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, known as EMDR, is used for trauma-related distress. It involves focusing on memories while using guided bilateral stimulation to reduce the intensity of distressing material. It is often chosen for people working through past abuse or traumatic events.
Solution-Focused Therapy concentrates on practical steps and small changes. Sessions look for what already works and build on it to reach short-term goals. This can help with stress, coping with life changes and practical problems.
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. The counsellor will discuss options with the client and agree a plan based on the person's needs, goals and preferences. This is a collaborative process and may change over time as progress is reviewed.
The profile does not specify which session formats are offered. Please confirm the current session options before booking so you know whether sessions are by phone, video or another format. Online counselling can make it easier to fit appointments around work or family commitments, reduce travel time and allow for shorter check-ins when needed.
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Experience
6+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she work with most often?
Lisa lists relationship problems, trauma and abuse, parenting, ADHD, stress, anxiety and addictions among the main concerns she supports.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her approach is client led and person centred, with emphasis on listening and helping people find their own solutions.
How much experience does she have?
She has six years' experience working as a counsellor and with young people in alternative education settings.
Which professional body is she a member of?
She is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, listed as BACP.
In which languages can sessions be held?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She accepts international clients according to the information provided.
What session formats are available?
The original profile does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees and bookings handled?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time. To start, use the See online counselling options button, complete the 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.