Lisa Kirk, BACP

Lisa Kirk is a counsellor practising in the United Kingdom who holds a BACP credential. She has four years of professional experience supporting people through difficult life moments. Lisa focuses on everyday thoughts and habits to help people make practical changes. She works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief and trauma. She also helps people dealing with relationship and family strains, intimacy-related worries, parenting pressures and career concerns. Additional areas she addresses include body image, chronic illness and caregiver stress, and questions around attachment and abandonment. Lisa uses a person-centred way of working that places the client's experience at the centre of sessions. She adapts conversations and plans to each person, aiming for clear, manageable steps rather than lengthy theory. Motivational interviewing is part of her approach when people want to make changes but feel unsure where to start. Sessions are grounded and practical. Clients can expect calm, respectful conversations that focus on thoughts, everyday habits and small habits that add up over time. Lisa emphasises sensitivity and compassion while helping people reconnect with what matters to them. Taking the first step can feel hard. Lisa offers a steady, non-judgemental presence and works with each person to set realistic goals. She helps people find ways to cope now and to build routines that support wellbeing.

How her approaches translate to online therapy

Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening closely and following the client's lead. The counsellor aims to understand each person's experience and respond with empathy, helping people clarify what matters to them. Motivational Interviewing helps when someone wants to change but feels unsure or stuck; it uses questions and reflections to strengthen motivation and small, achievable goals.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Lisa works with each person to identify what feels helpful and adapts the way she works as goals and needs become clearer. She aims to keep the focus practical so people can try small changes between sessions and review what works.

If you are considering online sessions, confirm the available session formats before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy around work, childcare and travel, and can reduce time spent on commuting. Some formats may be better for short check-ins while others suit longer conversations, so clarify options and scheduling when you start.