Lisa Rowley , BACP

Lisa Rowley is a counsellor with six years' experience working in private practice and in schools. She meets people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, grief, depression, and the effects of domestic abuse. Lisa aims to make the first steps feel manageable and calm, offering a respectful, non-judgemental space to talk.

Her style is warm and down-to-earth. She listens first, then helps people name the problems that matter most. From there she and the person set simple, realistic goals and practical steps to try between sessions.

Lisa draws on several approaches to match what each person needs. She uses client-centred ways to keep the conversation focused on the person’s experience. Cognitive behavioural techniques are offered to spot patterns in thinking and behaviour that cause distress.

She also works with EMDR for those affected by trauma and abuse, and uses psychodynamic ideas to look at long-standing patterns and attachment issues. Imago Relationship Therapy informs her view on communication and relationship dynamics when that is relevant.

Lisa supports people facing a wide range of concerns, including coping with life changes, anger, sleep problems, compassion fatigue, and caregiver stress. She also helps with issues such as isolation, midlife questions, money worries, and recovery from addictive patterns.

Sessions are offered in English and take place online by video, phone, live chat, or text messaging. Lisa practices in the United Kingdom and works with adults who want a thoughtful, steady approach to change.

How Lisa’s approaches translate to online therapy

Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening and following the person’s lead to help them feel heard and understood. Online sessions let this unfold naturally through conversation and reflection, so the client sets the pace and priorities.

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, or CBT, looks at the links between thoughts, feelings and actions and uses practical exercises to test different ways of thinking. It works well online because homework tasks and short exercises can be shared and reviewed between video or message sessions.

Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing, known as EMDR, is used to reduce the intensity of distressing memories and reactions. In an online setting it is adapted to suit each person, with a focus on pacing and clear guidance through the process.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will talk through options, try things out, and adjust based on the client’s needs, goals and preferences. That collaborative planning helps make sessions feel relevant and doable.

Online sessions give practical flexibility. Video calls allow face-to-face interaction and visual cues. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is low or a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and text messaging suit people who prefer writing or need to fit therapy into a busy day. These formats make it simpler to get regular support without long travel.