Lisa Powell, BACP

Lisa Powell is a counsellor with BACP accreditation and 14 years of experience working in the United Kingdom. She focuses on helping people who are struggling with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma and family-related concerns. Her work also addresses issues such as relationship and intimacy difficulties, self-esteem, parenting pressures and neurodiversity challenges. In sessions she aims to build a calm, non-judgemental space where people can talk through difficult thoughts and everyday habits. She encourages clear, practical steps alongside deeper conversation so clients can feel more able to manage day-to-day challenges. Lisa uses an integrative approach that adapts to each person rather than applying a single fixed method. Her background includes substantial work with people facing trauma, abuse and bereavement, and with those living with chronic health conditions or caregiving responsibilities. She also supports people navigating identity and LGBT issues, adoption and attachment-related concerns, and complex emotional patterns such as avoidance or dependent behaviour. Sessions blend listening with practical tools drawn from cognitive behavioural ideas and attachment-informed thinking. Lisa emphasises building trust and a collaborative relationship so people can make changes that fit their life. She invites people to take the first step and sees beginning therapy as an act of courage. Clients who choose her often want a direct but compassionate counsellor who helps them notice unhelpful habits of thought and develop clearer ways of coping.

How attachment and cognitive approaches help online

Attachment-based work looks at how early relationships affect current patterns. It helps people notice how they react in close relationships and develop steadier ways of relating. Client-centred practice focuses on understanding the person's experience and giving space to be heard; it supports self-direction and emotional clarity. Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) helps identify unhelpful thought patterns and build practical skills for everyday coping, useful for anxiety, low mood and stress.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapy process. Lisa will work with each person to decide which methods suit their goals and preferences. This is a collaborative journey where the counsellor adjusts pace and focus as trust grows and needs change.

If you prefer online sessions, confirm the current session options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy around daily life, reduce travel time and allow a shorter check-in when needed. It also enables continuity if you move or travel internationally. Ask about session length and scheduling when you arrange the first appointment so practicalities fit your routine.