Lisa Martucci , BACP

Lisa Martucci is a counsellor who helps people facing stress, anxiety, addiction, trauma, low self-esteem and depression. She focuses on practical steps to reduce distress and regain everyday routines. Lisa writes simply and directly, and offers an initial consultation to see if her way of working fits your needs.

Her approach is grounded in listening and collaboration. Sessions often begin by clarifying what matters most to the person in front of her. She blends client-centred listening with tools from dialectical behaviour therapy and mindfulness to help manage strong emotions and build coping skills.

Lisa gained a Postgraduate Diploma in Integrative Therapy and Counselling in 2022. During training she completed two clinical placements, including work with a substance misuse agency and with a charity providing long-term therapy from GP referrals. That practical experience informs the way she supports people with addiction and recovery challenges.

She has also worked with young adults as a mentor and therapist through the YMCA and has undertaken extensive trauma-related work with a rape crisis service. Lisa is a registered member of the British Association for Counsellors and Psychotherapists - BACP - and carries professional insurance.

Sessions are offered in English and delivered online by video, phone, live chat or text-based messaging. To begin, clients complete a short matching questionnaire before scheduling an appointment that suits their availability.

Therapeutic approaches and how they translate online

Attachment-based work looks at patterns in close relationships and helps people understand how past bonds affect present feelings. It can be useful for people struggling with abandonment, attachment issues or family of origin problems. Client-centred therapy focuses on listening without judgement and following the person's pace so they feel heard and respected; it is often used to rebuild self-esteem and process low mood. Dialectical behaviour therapy, or DBT, teaches practical skills for managing intense emotions, reducing impulsive behaviours and improving communication in stressful moments.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. The therapist will discuss needs, goals and preferences together and suggest which methods to try first. That collaborative planning can be revisited as work progresses to ensure the approach fits the client's changing priorities.

Online therapy makes these methods accessible through flexible formats. Video calls let the therapist and client see each other's expressions, which helps with relational approaches like attachment work. Phone sessions need less bandwidth and can be better for a shorter check-in. Live chat or text-based messaging supports people who prefer typed reflection or want ongoing brief contact between sessions. These options can help fit therapy around work, caregiving or travel and make it easier to maintain regular sessions.