Lisa Kinsella, BACP

Lisa Kinsella is a counsellor who supports people through relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, parenting challenges, ADHD, stress and anxiety, addiction, grief and wider life changes. She holds a BACP credential and brings six years of practice experience to her work. Lisa aims to create a calm, non-judgemental space where people can talk about what matters to them and feel heard.

Her approach is centred on the person in front of her. Sessions are led by the client, with the counsellor listening and reflecting rather than directing. Lisa uses this client-led way of working so people can identify their own priorities and build solutions that fit their life.

She also uses Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing, commonly called EMDR, to address disturbing memories and trauma symptoms. Solution-Focused Therapy is used alongside client-centred work to set short-term goals and practical steps when that suits the person’s needs.

Lisa has experience supporting people affected by domestic abuse and the dynamics of narcissistic relationships. Her background includes work with people who have additional learning needs and those whose education has been disrupted by circumstance.

Evening appointments are available by request. To begin, people follow the site's Start Therapy process and complete a short matching questionnaire to find a suitable time and therapist.

How these approaches can work online

Client-Centred Therapy focuses on the person’s experience. The counsellor listens closely, reflects what is said and helps the person find their own answers. This approach can help with low mood, self-esteem and coping with life changes.

EMDR, or Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing, is used to reduce the intensity of distressing memories. It involves recalling a memory while engaging in a bilateral stimulation technique and can be useful for trauma-related symptoms.

Solution-Focused Therapy is short-term and goal oriented. It helps people identify small, achievable steps and notice progress quickly, which can suit those looking for practical change.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences and what feels manageable, and will adapt methods in a collaborative way rather than imposing one path.

Practical benefits of online work include fitting sessions around daily life and reducing travel time. When you decide to start, confirm which session formats are offered for scheduling and technical needs. Many people find that meeting remotely makes it easier to keep regular appointments and to use therapy alongside family and work commitments.