- Person-centred
- Practical steps
- Supportive listener
About Lisa
Lisa Bell is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom who focuses on stress, anxiety, LGBTQ+ related concerns, trauma and abuse, and related difficulties. She uses a person-centred stance that treats each person as the expert on their own life. She communicates in clear, straightforward language and aims to make the first steps toward change feel manageable.
She holds a BA (Hons) first class degree and has three years of professional experience. Lisa has worked with people facing depression, bereavement, relationship problems, addiction, rape and domestic abuse. Her background includes supporting those dealing with parenting strain, sleeping problems, anger, low self-esteem, and coping with life changes.
In sessions she listens first and helps people name what matters most to them. Conversations cover practical coping strategies, pacing difficult subjects and noticing existing strengths. The focus is on small, workable steps so people can try things between meetings and feed back what helps.
Lisa also supports people with complex or overlapping difficulties, including ADHD, attachment and abandonment concerns, chronic illness or pain, and caregiver stress. She works with issues around body image, commitment and communication problems, and challenges that come with blended-family dynamics and ageing.
Her approach is collaborative and straightforward. People who come to her can expect calm, respectful conversations that aim to make change achievable rather than overwhelming.
She holds a BA (Hons) first class degree and has three years of professional experience. Lisa has worked with people facing depression, bereavement, relationship problems, addiction, rape and domestic abuse. Her background includes supporting those dealing with parenting strain, sleeping problems, anger, low self-esteem, and coping with life changes.
In sessions she listens first and helps people name what matters most to them. Conversations cover practical coping strategies, pacing difficult subjects and noticing existing strengths. The focus is on small, workable steps so people can try things between meetings and feed back what helps.
Lisa also supports people with complex or overlapping difficulties, including ADHD, attachment and abandonment concerns, chronic illness or pain, and caregiver stress. She works with issues around body image, commitment and communication problems, and challenges that come with blended-family dynamics and ageing.
Her approach is collaborative and straightforward. People who come to her can expect calm, respectful conversations that aim to make change achievable rather than overwhelming.
Therapeutic approaches and online working together
Lisa uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques and a person-centred way of working. One common approach she uses focuses on building practical coping strategies to manage anxiety and stress. This involves identifying triggers, practising simple behavioural steps and learning short skills to reduce overwhelm.Another common strand is trauma-informed talking work that helps people put difficult experiences into words. That work moves at the client’s pace, helps make sense of painful memories and looks for ways to re-establish safety and routine in daily life.
Choosing a therapeutic approach is part of the process and happens collaboratively. The therapist and client will discuss goals, preferences and what has worked or not worked before, then try methods that feel like a good fit. Adjustments are made over time based on how each person responds.
For practicalities, confirm session options before booking because the biography does not list formats. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week and reduce travel time. It can also allow shorter check-ins when needed and offer flexibility for people who live far from services or who travel frequently.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
AddictionsRelationship issuesFamily conflictsIntimacy-related issuesSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesCoping with life changesCompassion fatigueADHD
Additional focus areas
AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDependent personalityDissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHIV / AIDSHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityInfidelityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Experience
3+ years
Credentials
See below
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Lisa help with?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, LGBTQ+ related issues, trauma and abuse, plus depression, grief, addiction and relationship or intimacy-related difficulties.
How would she describe her way of working?
Her style is collaborative and person-centred with a focus on practical steps. She listens first, helps name priorities and tries small changes that you can report back on.
What experience does she bring?
She has three years of professional counselling experience and has worked with a range of concerns including rape, domestic abuse and bereavement.
What credentials and location are listed?
She holds a BA (Hons) first class degree and is associated with BACP. She practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages and international work are supported?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as the biography does not specify which formats are used.
How are costs handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the continue button on this profile, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.