Lisa Anderson , BACP

Lisa Anderson helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, and intimacy-related issues. She also supports those dealing with ADHD, LGBT matters, grief, anger, low self-esteem and major life changes. Lisa works with people who are struggling with relationship and family problems and specific concerns such as abandonment, attachment difficulties and codependency.

She draws on five years of professional counselling experience and a long personal history with mindfulness, meditation and spiritual practice. That background shapes the way she encourages clients to notice what happens in the body as well as the mind. Lisa uses a calm, person-centred style that values honesty and respect.

In sessions she listens closely and reflects back what she hears. She will invite gentle awareness of physical sensations alongside feelings and thoughts. This helps people reconnect with natural rhythms of regulation and healing rather than rushing for quick fixes.

Her work is influenced by approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Attachment-Based Therapy and Emotionally-Focused Therapy, applied in a straightforward and practical way. Lisa aims to create a kind and steady therapeutic relationship where people can feel seen and understood.

People often come to her when they are coping with loss, infidelity, eating and food-related issues, divorce and separation, or a sense of isolation. She emphasises collaboration and helps each person set goals that fit their life and values.

Therapeutic approaches used online and how they help

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on helping people live by their values while accepting difficult thoughts and feelings. It can be useful for anxiety, stress and life transitions by teaching practical ways to make meaningful choices despite discomfort.

Attachment-Based Therapy looks at patterns in close relationships and how early bonds affect current emotional responses. This approach helps people understand attachment issues, abandonment concerns and relationship patterns that cause pain.

Finding the right approach is part of the process and will be collaborative. The therapist will discuss goals, personal preferences and what feels most helpful, then try methods that match those aims. Sessions can be adapted over time as needs change.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging. Video is useful for a full conversational experience, phone sessions suit shorter check-ins or lower bandwidth, and live chat or messaging can fit around busy schedules or provide ongoing written reflection. These options offer flexibility so therapy can fit around work, caregiving and travel commitments.