The person behind Therapy with Lis
Hi, I’m Lis.
A warm welcome, without the pressure to have all the words.
I’m a qualified counsellor and psychotherapist specialising in working with children, young people and young adults aged 11–25+.
I understand that reaching out for counselling can feel like a big step, whether you are seeking support yourself or trying to find the right person for your child.
My aim is to offer a warm, accepting and non-judgemental space where you can feel comfortable being yourself, without pressure to talk about anything before you feel ready.
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What matters to me
A way of working shaped around you.
I work from a person-centred and integrative approach. This means I don’t believe therapy should look the same for everyone. I tailor the way we work together around you, your experiences, your personality and what feels most helpful.
Most importantly, I want the young people I work with to feel heard, understood and accepted.
Together, we can begin to make sense of what you are experiencing, develop greater self-awareness and explore ways of managing difficult emotions and experiences that feel right for you.
How I workExperience & learning
Care, understanding and continued development.
My experience includes providing one-to-one counselling within educational settings and therapeutically informed work with children and young people experiencing complex emotional wellbeing and mental health needs.
I have also worked collaboratively with schools, families, safeguarding professionals and CAMHS/CYPMHS clinicians.
Before moving into private practice, I spent several years working within the NHS. This experience has contributed to the importance I place on confidentiality, safeguarding, accurate record keeping and working collaboratively with other professionals when appropriate.
I regularly undertake further professional development. My additional training includes safeguarding children and vulnerable adults, learning disability and autism, and the Oliver McGowan Mandatory Training on Learning Disability and Autism.
Training & professional membership
A thoughtful foundation for our work.
- Specialist counselling training
Advanced Specialist Diploma in Young Person Counselling
QLS Level 6
- NAOS Institute
Diploma in Neurosomatic Psychotherapy
- Professional membership
Individual Member of BACP
British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy
At your pace
You’re welcome to ask questions.
Finding the right counsellor is personal. You can get in touch before deciding whether I might be the right person for you or your young person.