Lisa Ali , NCPS

Lisa Ali is an empathic counsellor who brings six years of direct practice to work with people facing stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, depression, relationship and family difficulties, grief, and a wide range of other concerns. She holds a BA Honours degree in Humanistic Counselling, and she also holds the NCPS credential, a recognized professional counselling qualification. Lisa combines a person-centred, compassionate style with practical tools to help clients clarify values, build resilience, and manage emotional overwhelm.

She has additional training that includes BTEC diplomas in Health and Social Care and ongoing professional development in areas such as online and telephone counselling, bereavement work, shame, and personal therapy. This training supports her work with neurodivergent clients, including those with Autism Spectrum Condition and ADHD, and with issues like self-esteem, intimacy, parenting challenges, career stress, and compassion fatigue.

Lisa offers a warm, non-judgmental therapeutic relationship in which clients are invited to move at their own pace. She draws on client-centred principles to create an accepting space, uses solution-focused strategies to set achievable goals, and applies trauma-focused approaches when working with histories of abuse or PTSD. She accepts clients in the United Kingdom and international clients, and provides therapy in English. Lisa is currently accepting new clients and offers flexible online options to fit different needs.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Lisa draws primarily on client-centered therapy and solution-focused therapy, and she also uses trauma-focused methods when needed. Client-centered therapy emphasizes empathy, respect, and supporting the client to explore their own values and experiences - it is helpful for building self-esteem, processing life changes, and developing a stronger sense of self. Solution-focused therapy concentrates on identifying practical steps and small, achievable goals to move forward - it can be useful for stress management, decision-making, and short-term problem solving. Trauma-focused therapy addresses the effects of past abuse, PTSD, and overwhelming experiences by working carefully to process trauma responses and develop coping strategies.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Lisa works collaboratively with each client to determine which combination of methods best fits their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting the work as progress is made and priorities evolve.

Online therapy offers flexibility and accessibility - sessions can be scheduled as video calls or phone appointments, and alternative formats such as live chat or text-based messaging are available for those who prefer them. These options make it easier to access consistent support around work, family, or geographic constraints and allow therapists and clients to tailor the pace and mode of contact to suit individual circumstances.