Lisa Ward , BACP

Lisa Ward is a UK-based counsellor with a focused commitment to supporting people through stress, anxiety, addiction, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, and a wide range of other concerns. With five years of professional experience and a background working in Domestic Abuse Services, she specialises in trauma-focused therapy while also offering support for depression, grief, family and parenting challenges, eating and sleeping difficulties, intimacy and sexual issues, and neurodiverse-related concerns such as ADHD.

Her practice emphasises being truly heard and understood. Lisa creates a respectful, nonjudgmental space where clients can explore difficult feelings and patterns that have been hard to share elsewhere. She places value on collaborative work that helps people make sense of their experience, rebuild resilience, and move toward renewed wellbeing and healthier relationships.

Lisa's professional training includes a CPCAB Level 4 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling, CPCAB Level 3 Certificate in Counselling Studies, CPCAB Level 2 Certificate in Counselling Skills, and Level 6 training in Rape and Sexual Abuse Counselling with a trauma informed focus. She also holds a BACP Certificate of Proficiency and is a BACP Accredited Counsellor and Psychotherapist - BACP being the UK professional body for counsellors and psychotherapists.

Her continued professional development covers trauma informed therapy, working online, eating disorders, anxiety, self harm, OCD, grief work, and specialist training in supporting survivors of sexual violence and honour based abuse. Lisa accepts new clients in the United Kingdom and also works with international clients by offering remote sessions.

Therapeutic Approaches Applied to Online Support

Lisa Ward integrates client-centered therapy and trauma-focused therapy into her online work. Client-centered therapy focuses on offering empathetic listening and unconditional positive regard so clients can explore their thoughts and feelings at their own pace; this approach is especially helpful for building self-esteem, improving relationships, and navigating life changes. Trauma-focused therapy concentrates on understanding and working through the impact of traumatic events on daily functioning and emotional health, and it is suited to those coping with abuse, complex trauma, dissociation, or related distress.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic journey, and Lisa works collaboratively with each person to identify what fits best. Together they review needs, goals, and preferences and then adapt techniques and pacing so therapy remains responsive and manageable for the individual.

Online therapy with Lisa is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, providing flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care when travel, work, family commitments, or mobility concerns make in-person appointments difficult. Many people find that remote sessions allow them to access support more consistently and integrate therapeutic work into their everyday lives.