Counsellor profile
Lisa Oxley, NCPS
Counsellor - stress and addictions
See online counselling options- Stress and anxiety
- Addictions support
- Relationship issues
About Lisa
Counsellor Lisa Oxley is NCPS registered and has 10 years of professional experience working in the United Kingdom. She helps people with stress and anxiety, addictions, anger, relationship problems, trauma and abuse, and related concerns such as grief and self-esteem. Lisa writes plainly and aims to make first contacts straightforward for people looking for help.
Lisa works from the view that each person knows their own story. She encourages practical conversation about what is difficult now. Sessions focus on understanding day-to-day patterns, what keeps problems going, and clearer ways to cope.
Her work covers a wide range of issues. That includes parenting strains, family problems, eating and food-related issues, and drug and alcohol addiction. She also addresses themes such as abandonment, codependency, commitment issues, communication problems, and control issues.
Over ten years she has supported people through major life changes, bereavement and separation. She talks about practical steps to manage anxiety, anger, cravings and low mood. Coaching-style elements may be used alongside counselling when relevant.
Sessions are conducted in English and international clients are not accepted. Costs vary with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time. To begin, clients select the See online counselling options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Approaches used and how online counselling works
Lisa uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to guide sessions. One common approach focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful patterns in thinking and behaviour. That helps with anxiety, low mood and day-to-day coping by pointing to practical steps someone can try between sessions.Another approach she draws on examines how relationships and past events shape current reactions. This work can help when someone is dealing with trauma, abuse, communication problems or recurring conflict. It looks at links between past experiences and present behaviour and aims to increase understanding and options for change.
Finding the right way of working is part of the process. Lisa will discuss different approaches with the client and agree what to try based on the person’s goals and preferences. This is a collaborative decision and can be reviewed as therapy progresses.
Session formats are not specified in the supplied biography, so please confirm current session options before booking. Online counselling can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, for example by removing travel time or allowing a shorter check-in during a work break. It can also suit people who prefer not to use video, as phone sessions need less bandwidth and can feel less demanding. Registered or accredited professionals and therapists often adapt sessions so they work practically within everyday routines.
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Experience
10+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she commonly help with?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, addictions, anger, relationship problems, trauma and abuse, plus grief, self-esteem and related issues.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
She approaches work conversationally and practically, focusing on current patterns and what helps someone cope day to day.
How much experience does she have?
She has 10 years of professional experience working in the United Kingdom.
Which professional body is she registered with?
She is registered with NCPS as supplied in her profile.
In which languages can sessions be held?
Sessions are offered in English.
Are international clients accepted?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions paid for?
Costs vary with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I start working 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.