I have a background in pastoral care in Higher Education, providing one-to-one guidance to students, so I have an understanding of the issues young adults can face. I was inspired by the new lease of life my own counsellor helped me to achieve, and felt empowered to help others get in touch with their best self, through understanding and acceptance, which led me to train as a counsellor. My aim is to help you explore difficult situations, behaviours and outlooks in your life and work with you to find acceptance. As an integrative counsellor I have a person-centered, creative yet structured approach to sessions. I combine a variety of methods that work for you, including psychodynamic techniques and sometimes Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) approaches. I have a personal research interest in pre-menstrual mood disorders.

Welcome to my profile, I am passionate about ensuring therapy is accessible, flexible and tailored to each persons individual needs. I have a love of culture and languages having been raised cross culturally in England and Portugal and my interest in psychology started when I was a translator for Street Projects based in Brazil. I completed my professional training in Integrative Psychotherapy in 2008 and chose this form of therapy as it adopts the view that as human beings we are naturally geared towards self-regulation (balance/wholeness) when the right conditions are in place. I have predominately worked in the NHS, Wellbeing services and higher education supporting people who have experienced low mood, depression, worry, anxiety, panic as well as supporting people through relationship challenges such as domestic violence, affairs or divorce. Similarly, I work with grief , work related difficulties and other life transitions such as pregnancy, childbirth or other life changing events. Prior clients tell me I am compassionate, honest, culturally sensitive and down-to-earth in my approach. In addition, I have managed therapeutic teams and services supporting trainee counsellors and therapists working towards accreditation. I am currently completing my training in Counselling for Depression which is an innovative development in counselling and psychotherapy and focuses on emotional issues underlying depression as well as internal processes such as low self esteem. Some of the settings I have worked in include: - Prison services - In-patient/outpatient Mental Health - Wellbeing Clinics - Colleges - Employment Services - Minority Community Groups - GP/NHS Clinics Areas I have experience and interest in are: - emotional and psychological wellbeing - personal development - sadness, sense of feeling stuck, lack of motivation and drive to include clinical depression - stress, anxiety, worry and panic to include physiological symptoms (irritability, panic attacks) - grief, loss and adjustment: bereavement, major life transition i.e. loss of job; child; parent - self identity: family role/status, cultural identity; self-esteem and self worth - self-regulation: difficulties in managing/experiencing emotions as well as self-harm - change or conflict in relationships: divorce, domestic violence, childbirth - Uncertainty/loss of direction - Expatriate experiences

Hi my name is Lisset. I am registered and accredited with the British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). I practice Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT). CBT is a type of talking therapy based on the premise that how you think, feel and behave impacts on your well being. I have 6 years of client experience, including working in the charitable sector, the NHS and in private practice. I have worked with clients with a range of difficulties, including, depression, anxiety, self esteem, long term illness, self harm and work related stress.

I provide support for trauma, depression, anxiety, work related stress, PTSD, relationship issues, and self-harm. If you are looking for Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), psychotherapy, online therapy, international retreats and online counselling support, I can help! Learn how to manage anxiety, depression, anger, bereavement, work stress, career changes, Learning Disorders, Asperger's, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), build confidence, teach parenting skills, improve self-esteem and more. It’s good to talk. I offer a non-judgement, safe place so that you can off load or be supported.

I have over twenty-five years’ experience working in the field of well-being as a mental health professional supporting clients with a variety of emotional and psychological difficulties. I have had the opportunity to work with a diverse client demographic and as a result I harbour a deep appreciation of the uniqueness and individuality of my clients and the issues they bring to therapy. My approach to therapy is to respond to my clients as unique individuals and as such over the years I have developed skills that enable me to utilise a variety of therapeutic approaches. I have a particular interest in anxiety, low mood states and addictive behaviour. As a result I have been able to develop skills and resources to enable me deliver a therapeutic programme that facilitates an understanding of the root cause of emotional problems as well as the management of such issues. I work in a holistic fashion which nurtures strengths and individual potential.

As someone that has personal experience of being a client in therapy and struggling to confront issues in my life I understand the challenge it is to take the first step towards change. With this understanding in mind I aim to consider how best to support you through this process of change or acceptance and face the challenges with you. I have a BA in Social Sciences and a Postgraduate Diploma in person centred counselling. I am accredited with the BACP and a member of the Society for Existential Analysis. I have completed several courses since to enhance my knowledge and skills as a practitioner including; trauma and stabilisation, existential theory in practice, counselling for depression, solution focused therapy, play therapy. I currently work within the NHS and have specialised in trauma services that focus on sexual violence and abuse. I have also worked in primary care for many years facilitating change with clients experiencing multiple and varied difficulties. I have experience working with the LGBTQI community and young adults/children from voluntary work I've done through the years. I also spent time working with Employee Asistance Programmes (EAP) supporting employees through a crisis and in counselling.

I work as an integrative therapist combining elements of person centred and psychodynamic theory. I very much believe that you have within you the potential to heal and flourish in ways you couldn't imagine. I work with clients of all ages around issues from self-esteem, family dynamics, relationships, career development and life/work balance to trauma, PTSD, loss, mental health issues , abuse and neglect. I originally trained in the addictions field and have an MSc in Addiction Psychology and Counselling. While addiction is a specialist field, it plays into many different areas in people's everyday lives, and apart from substance abuse around drugs and alcohol, I work with clients around behavioural addictions from gambling, debt and the internet, to codependency and sex and love addiction. I would love to hear from you with a view to working together.

Prior to starting my own private practice in 2009, I worked in the corporate world as a senior manager so I have a great understanding of the many issues that can arise in the workplace. I have been working with clients since 2002 and the most common presenting problems I see are stress, anxiety, depression and relationship issues. I work with all of these and much more. I enjoy working with clients to achieve their goals. One of my specialisms is helping people see the links between stress and the physical symptoms they may be experiencing. This more often than not leads to eradication of symptoms. Whatever problem you need help with, you can be assured of a non judgmental and confidential service.

Whatever you are struggling with - stress, low mood, anxiety, low self esteem, relationships, loss, anger, trauma - I can help you work out what you would like to change and find ways to make those changes. Specialist areas: I also have specialist experience and knowledge of disability, carer, health, student and gender dysphoria issues. I've worked doing short and long term work via a variety of different services - a low cost counselling service, in the NHS taking referrals from the Depression and Anxiety service, for an NHS Specialist Gender Identity Clinic [for people transitioning], at the University of Exeter, as well as privately online. My background, of working at the BBC and being a writer, means I have a lot of experience of putting people at ease and developing a good rapport, and I aim to offer a warm, friendly approach to counselling, which most importantly includes listening without judging. As well as doing a lot of listening I use a variety of approaches/techniques in sessions to help you make the changes you want to make, for example: Cognitive Behavioural Therapy [which is about recognising and challenging unhelpful thinking], mindfulness [which is about being in the here and now / relaxation], breathing techniques, and writing exercises - these are just some examples, really it's a question of finding what works for you. I also use 'psycho-education' which can help you to understand what mental distress is all about and what might help. I've developed a series of mindmaps to help explain common issues eg anxiety, depression and low self esteem, common problems eg sleep issues, and potentially useful solutions.

I'm a counselor and psychotherapist who works with adults and young people. I offer 1-1 and group therapy, Clinical supervision, teaching on counselling courses, online therapy and couples counselling. I have a credible professional reputation in the public service sector and have been working with adults and young people for the last 20 years. I'm also accredited by the British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy. My approach is non-judgmental and I offer a secure and nurturing therapeutic space to help you through your difficulties and anxieties at your own pace. I work with all issues that can cause distress, anxiety and depression that can lead to phobias, addictions, self-destructive emotions which create destructive consequences in life for people. I have a lot of experience of working with the effects of trauma and can help you rebuild a grounded sense of self from the often shattering experience of trauma. Also as I have been working in the field for a long time I have a lot of experience in most areas of difficulty. My service report for my part-time counselling job indicated I have a 86 % success rate. I believe in allowing people the space to explore what they need in the time they need to do this. People always comment on my warm and nurturing presence and my ability to really understand what they are going through. I believe a lot of problems can make you feel isolated in the world and having some to talk to who truly listens helps you feel acknowledged and accepted. If you feel this sounds right for you then call me on the number or drop me an email. I will conduct a small telephone referral assessment before we begin the work. In which we will set the time for your first session. I believe in providing people with the best possible service for their money. That's why I am very disciplined with my own care. As scientific research highlights that the therapist engaged in their own psychological health through mindfulness or other practices similar are more in-tune with their clients empathically. As a teacher of counselling, I understand that ethically it is important that you are in the best of health so you can support someone else. As it affects the ability to offer the conditions necessary for change to happen. You pay for a high-quality service when choosing me as your therapist and I will always be genuine and caring and most importantly treat you with respect and dignity. You will always find me helpful when you email me and from that point on you make the decision yourself.