Lisa Kinsella , BACP

Lisa Kinsella is a person-centred counsellor with six years of clinical experience, a BSc (Hons) and training as an EMDR practitioner. She is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP), which recognises professional standards in counselling and psychotherapy.

Her practice is grounded in a client-led approach that values each person's experience and perspective. Lisa aims to create a non-judgemental space where individuals can explore their thoughts and feelings, build self-awareness, and work toward solutions that feel right for them. She combines person-centred principles with EMDR and solution-focused techniques to tailor support to the needs presented in sessions.

Lisa works with a wide range of presenting issues including relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, parenting challenges, coping with life changes, ADHD, stress and anxiety, addictions, grief, and self-esteem concerns. She also brings experience supporting young people in alternative provision, including those with additional learning needs or non-mainstream educational pathways, and has substantial experience addressing domestic abuse and the effects of narcissistic behaviour.

Based in the United Kingdom and working in English, Lisa brings a compassionate, practical approach to therapy. She is not currently accepting new clients.

Therapeutic approaches and how they adapt to online work

Lisa draws on client-centred therapy, EMDR, and solution-focused methods to tailor online sessions to each person. Client-centred therapy places the person at the heart of the process - the therapist listens deeply, reflects experience back, and supports clients to find their own pace and direction; this approach is helpful for building confidence, self-esteem, and emotional resilience.

EMDR is a targeted method for processing traumatic memories and reducing their lasting emotional impact. In practice it involves structured protocols that help reprocess distressing experiences and can be effective for a range of trauma-related difficulties.

Solution-focused therapy concentrates on practical steps and achievable goals, helping clients identify strengths and small changes that create forward movement; it is especially useful for clients seeking concrete coping strategies and clearer direction.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Lisa works with clients to understand their needs, preferences, and goals and adapts techniques accordingly so therapy feels relevant and manageable.

Online sessions by video, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging offer practical flexibility - they make it easier to fit therapy around work, family, and geographical constraints and allow continuity of care when in-person meetings are not possible. Licensed professionals can still build strong therapeutic alliances and deliver meaningful progress through these modalities.