Lisa Anderson , BACP

Lisa Anderson is a UK-licensed therapist with five years of professional experience and membership of the BACP, the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, which denotes a recognised professional affiliation for counsellors and psychotherapists in the United Kingdom.

Her practice is informed by more than 25 years of personal exploration in spirituality, mindfulness, meditation and somatic experiencing, and these perspectives shape how she supports people in therapy. That lived experience complements her clinical work and influences the way she attends to body awareness and present-moment experience.

Lisa has specific experience supporting people dealing with anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, and intimacy-related concerns. She works with a polyvagal-informed approach that orients therapy toward fostering a sense of safety and wellbeing, and she often encourages attention to physical sensations alongside thoughts and emotions.

Grounded in a person-centred stance, Lisa prioritises a kind, non-judgmental, honest and respectful therapeutic relationship as the foundation for change. She listens empathically, follows each person’s pace, and helps clients notice sensations, thoughts and feelings that support integration and healing.

Lisa believes that at least one kind and safe relationship is a key source of human health. The counselling relationship is one way to access that support, and she approaches each person as equal and deserving of sensitivity and compassion. She works collaboratively with clients as they take the courageous steps toward a more fulfilling life.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Support

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without becoming overwhelmed by them and encourages action that aligns with personal values. It can be useful for anxiety, depression and navigating life transitions.

Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on how early relationships and attachment patterns shape current ways of relating. It can help with intimacy-related issues, relationship difficulties and patterns of avoidance or dependency.

Client-Centred Therapy emphasises empathic listening and a supportive, non-judgmental relationship so clients can explore their experience at their own pace. This approach supports self-understanding, self-esteem and processing emotional challenges.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the work itself. Lisa Anderson will collaborate with each person to identify which methods fit their needs, goals and preferences, adjusting over time as therapy progresses.

Online sessions offer practical flexibility - Lisa provides video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging for clients in the United Kingdom. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy lives, manage energy and attend from familiar surroundings while still engaging in meaningful therapeutic work.