Counsellor profile
Lisa Rowley, BACP
Counsellor - stress and anxiety
See online counselling options- Stress and anxiety
- Grief and loss
- CBT and EMDR
About Lisa
Counsellor and member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) with six years' experience, Lisa Rowley works with people on stress, anxiety, grief, self esteem and depression. She also helps with coping with life changes, addictions, relationship and family concerns, trauma and abuse, sleep problems and anger.
Lisa has worked in private practice and in schools supporting young people who have experienced domestic abuse. She helps adults and young people to talk through difficult events and to find practical ways to manage day-to-day struggles.
Her approach is conversational and grounded in recognised counselling methods. She draws on client-centred work to follow what matters most to the person in the room. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) techniques are used to tackle thinking and behaviour patterns that keep problems going.
For trauma-related difficulties she can include EMDR where appropriate. Psychodynamic ideas are used to look at long-standing patterns, and elements of Imago relationship work inform how she looks at communication and connection in close relationships.
Sessions focus on clear, manageable steps as well as on talking through feelings. Lisa aims to be respectful and direct, noticing patterns and suggesting practical changes. She supports people dealing with issues such as caregiving stress, chronic illness, attachment difficulties, guilt and shame, isolation, career concerns and money worries.
To begin, people are asked to complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule a first session. Fees vary by location and are arranged through a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
Therapeutic approaches and online counselling
Client-centred therapy places the person's concerns at the centre of the work. The counsellor follows what matters most to the client and reflects back what she hears to help clarify feelings and priorities. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, or CBT, looks at links between thoughts, feelings and behaviour and offers practical tools to change unhelpful patterns such as anxiety, low mood or sleep disruption. Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing, EMDR, is used for certain trauma-related issues to help process distressing memories and reduce their impact. Finding the right approach is part of the work. Lisa will discuss different methods with the client and agree what to try based on their needs and goals. This is a collaborative process and can change over time as progress is made or priorities shift. The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Online counselling can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time and allow people to check in from work or home if they have a quieter space. Some formats, like shorter phone check-ins, use less bandwidth and can be helpful for quick reviews between longer sessions. Ask about the available session types when arranging the first appointment so you can pick what suits your routine.Areas of expertise
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Experience
6+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What issues does she help with most often?
She works with stress, anxiety, grief, low self esteem and depression, and also supports people with trauma, relationship and family concerns.
What is her therapeutic style?
She uses a conversational, client-centred style alongside CBT techniques and EMDR when relevant. Sessions mix talking with practical steps to change unhelpful patterns.
How much experience does she have?
She has six years' experience working in private practice and in schools supporting young people who have experienced domestic abuse.
Which professional body is she a member of?
She is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP).
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with international clients?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are fees and payments handled?
Fees vary with location and are billed through a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I get started?
Select the See online counselling options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a first session.
Details come from information the counsellor supplied to BetterHelp. A membership or registration can be checked on the professional body's own register.
Online counselling is not emergency care. In an emergency call 999, or see the help numbers.