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Lisa Anderson , BACP

Gentle somatic counselling for emotional healing

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About Lisa

Lisa Anderson supports people facing stress, anxiety, trauma, depression and relationship or intimacy-related worries. She also helps with ADHD, grief, anger, low self-esteem and coping with life changes. Her work is influenced by somatic practices and mindfulness that help people notice how their bodies hold emotions.

She uses a person-centred way of working that feels warm and non-judgemental. Sessions focus on creating a calm, respectful space where a person can say what matters most.

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Background and approach

The therapist listens closely and follows the pace that suits each person. Lisa often brings attention to bodily sensations and to patterns of breath and movement. This somatic focus can help people who feel stuck in their bodies after stress, trauma or ongoing anxiety.

It is offered alongside talking, so practical observations and emotional reflection sit together. Her approach also draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and attachment-based ideas to help people notice values, relationships and long-standing patterns. Emotionally-Focused and client-centred techniques inform how she tracks feelings and builds a collaborative relationship.

Lisa has five years of professional experience and is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP. She works with adults seeking clearer coping strategies, calmer bodies and steadier relationships, and supports people exploring gender and intimacy concerns. Taking the first step can feel daunting.

In sessions she aims to be steady, respectful and attentive while helping each person find small, practical ways forward.

How somatic and relational approaches work online

Lisa uses Somatic Therapy to help people tune into bodily sensations. This approach guides attention to breath, posture and subtle movements to notice how stress and trauma live in the body. It can be useful for anxiety, trauma-related reactions and ongoing tension.

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) is used to clarify values and to build small, value-based actions. ACT supports people who feel overwhelmed by difficult thoughts or emotions and want practical steps to live more in line with what matters to them.

Attachment-Based Therapy informs how the counselling relationship is used. By tracking patterns from earlier relationships, this work helps people understand how they relate now and build safer ways of connecting with others.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with the client about needs, goals and preferences, then adapt methods as therapy progresses. Sessions are paced together so techniques fit the person rather than the other way round.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging. These formats make it easier to fit sessions around daily life and allow continued work when travel or schedules are difficult. Many people find that the convenience helps them sustain regular steps towards clearer coping and calmer presence.
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Frequently asked questions

What kinds of difficulties does this counsellor address?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, ADHD, relationship and intimacy-related issues, grief, anger and self-esteem concerns among other areas.
How would you describe the therapeutic style?
The style is person-centred and warm, with a non-judgemental and respectful tone. Sessions often combine talking with attention to bodily sensations and mindful noticing.
What is her clinical background?
She has five years of professional experience and over two decades of personal practice in mindfulness, meditation and somatic work that inform her counselling approach.
Where is the counsellor based and what credential does she hold?
She is based in the United Kingdom and holds BACP registration with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with this counsellor?
International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
Sessions can take place by video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging.
How do I begin the process?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.