Counsellor profile
Lisa Kinsella, BACP
Person Centred counsellor - Family and parenting concerns
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- EMDR for trauma
- Solution-Focused methods
- Client-led sessions
About Lisa
Lisa Kinsella is a Person Centred counsellor with a BSc Hons and she is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). She has six years' experience and offers support for relationship issues, parenting challenges, trauma and abuse, anxiety and stress, and a wide range of other concerns often felt at home.
She uses a client-led approach that foregrounds the person's own experience. Sessions are designed to let the client set the pace and priorities. Lisa also uses EMDR and solution-focused methods when appropriate to the issue being worked on.
Her background includes work supporting young people in alternative educational settings and helping people affected by domestic abuse and narcissistic relationships. That work has given practical experience of complex family dynamics and of people who need clear, steady support.
In a typical session she listens to what matters most and helps clients notice small, manageable steps forward. EMDR is offered for trauma-related memories when it fits the client's goals. Solution-focused work is used for short-term goals and practical problem solving.
Lisa works with a broad range of concerns connected to family and parenting, grief, addictions, mood conditions, neurodiversity and long-term health issues. Sessions are conducted in English and international clients are accepted. To begin, visitors follow the site booking flow and complete a short questionnaire before scheduling the first appointment.
How sessions work
Approaches used online and how they fit everyday life
Lisa works from a Person Centred perspective which means sessions focus on the client’s experience and priorities. That approach suits people who need to talk things through and set the pace for what they cover.She also offers Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR). EMDR aims to reduce the intensity of traumatic memories by working with how those memories are stored, and it can help with trauma and abuse-related symptoms when used as part of a planned course of work. Solution-Focused Therapy is another tool she uses; it concentrates on setting clear short-term goals and identifying practical steps to reach them, which can be useful for parenting dilemmas or coping with life changes.
Finding the right mix of methods is a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss options with the client, consider their goals and preferences, and agree what to try first. Sessions can then be adapted as progress is reviewed.
The biography does not list specific session formats here, so confirm the available options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions around family life, reduce travel time, or allow shorter check-in conversations when needed. Registered or accredited professionals often use remote sessions to help people keep therapy manageable alongside everyday responsibilities.
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Experience
6+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
Which family and parenting issues does she address?
She supports people with parenting strain, blended family concerns, family conflict and related intimacy issues listed in her profile.
What is her general approach in sessions?
She follows a Person Centred style where the client leads the conversation. She may also use EMDR or solution-focused techniques when they suit the client's goals.
How long has she practised?
She has six years of clinical experience working in counselling roles and running a private practice.
What professional registration does she hold and where is she based?
She is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and is based in the United Kingdom.
Can I have sessions in a language other than English?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify session formats here, so please confirm current session options before booking.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Costs vary with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I start a first session?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule your first session through the site.
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