Welcome,

Helping children, young people, adults and couples find hope during or after life’s most difficult moments

Hello, I’m Lisa, welcome to my website,

Are you feeling overwhelmed, anxious, stuck or struggling to cope?

Whether you’re facing anxiety, bereavement, relationship difficulties, low self-esteem, trauma or major life changes, I offer a safe, confidential space where we can work together.

I provide a warm, confidential and non-judgemental space where adults, children, teenagers and couples can explore life’s challenges at their own pace. Together, we’ll work to understand what’s happening for you, helping you develop new perspectives, build resilience and move towards positive change.

Finding the right counsellor is one of the most important decisions you’ll make. My role is to provide a space where you feel genuinely heard, understood and supported, while helping you find a way forward that feels right for you.

As a BACP Accredited Integrative Counsellor and Psychotherapist, I believe there is no one-size-fits-all approach to therapy. Every person is unique, so I tailor our work to your individual needs, drawing on my training, experience and a range of therapeutic approaches to support you in the way that’s right for you.

I offer both short-term and long-term therapy from my peaceful, light and airy garden room in Byfleet, creating a calm and welcoming environment where you can feel safe to talk openly.

I believe everyone deserves to feel listened to without judgement. Therapy isn’t about fixing people because I don’t believe we’re broken. It’s about understanding ourselves, making sense of our experiences and discovering the strengths we often don’t realise we already have.

Counselling isn’t about giving advice or telling you what to do. Instead, it’s about working together to understand your experiences, make sense of difficult emotions, and discover healthier ways of coping. Sometimes, simply having someone who truly listens, without judgement, can be the first step towards meaningful change.

What it’s like to work with me?

Many people worry about counselling, it could be something you have never done before and it is understandable to be anxious about starting something new.

Our first session

• We’ll talk about what’s brought you here.
• There’s no pressure to share everything.
• We’ll go at your pace.
• We’ll decide together how we can work

Couples Counselling

Relationships can be challenging, even for the strongest couples. I have additional training in couples counselling and provide a safe, balanced space where both partners can feel heard. Together, we explore patterns of communication, understand the underlying difficulties and work towards healthier, more fulfilling relationships.

“Courage doesn’t happen when you have all the answers. It happens when you are ready to face the questions you have been avoiding your whole life.” 
― Shannon L. Alder

My Experience

Alongside my private practice, I am proud to work within the charitable sector, supporting children, young people, adults and families through some of life’s most difficult experiences.

I work as a counsellor for The Matthew Hackney Foundation, providing therapeutic support within local primary and secondary schools. Working closely with children and teenagers, I help them navigate challenges including anxiety, low mood, bereavement, emotional regulation, family difficulties and the pressures of growing up.

I am also privileged to work as a counsellor for Woking & Sam Beare Hospice, supporting both people living with life-limiting illnesses and those who have been bereaved. My work has also included facilitating children’s bereavement groups, helping young people understand their grief, express their emotions and realise they are not alone.

These roles have given me extensive experience supporting people through loss, trauma, change and life’s most challenging transitions.

Supervision

Alongside my therapeutic work, I hold a Postgraduate Diploma in Counselling Supervision and offer professional supervision to counsellors and other helping professionals.

As an accredited therapist, I also welcome counselling students and offer reduced rates to those undertaking a counselling qualifications.

Location

My practice is based in Byfleet, Surrey, with free on-street parking available. It is conveniently located for clients from Woking, Weybridge, Addlestone, New Haw and West Byfleet, and is within a 15–20 minute walk of both West Byfleet and Byfleet & New Haw railway stations.

If you’re considering counselling but aren’t sure where to begin, I’d be happy to answer any questions you may have. Taking that first step can feel daunting, but you don’t have to do it alone.