Lisa McDonald, NCPS

Lisa McDonald helps people who are struggling with stress, anxiety, depression and problems with addiction. She also supports those coping with trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, relationship and family concerns, parenting strain, grief, anger and major life changes. Her approach is practical and respectful, aimed at making the first step feel manageable for people who are worried or unsure.

With six years of experience, Lisa adapts conversations and plans to each person’s needs. She uses Client-Centred Therapy to focus on the person’s own goals and experience, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to spot patterns that keep problems going. Sessions are based on what the individual brings and what helps them move forward.

In practice she listens without judgement and works at a pace that suits the client. Treatment plans are collaborative and focus on clear, everyday strategies. That might include trying new ways of thinking, practising coping skills, or working on how to handle difficult emotions.

People come for help with issues such as panic attacks, social anxiety, seasonal mood shifts, feelings of emptiness, forgiveness, guilt and shame, and matters connected to separation or blended family stress. Lisa aims to make therapy feel like a practical conversation rather than a lecture.

She is registered with NCPS and based in the United Kingdom. Sessions are delivered in English and the process begins by completing the service's short matching questionnaire and booking a time that suits the client.

How Lisa's Approaches Translate to Online Therapy

Client-Centred Therapy puts the person at the heart of the work. It means conversations focus on the client's experience and goals, with the counsellor reflecting understanding and helping the person find their own solutions. This approach is helpful when someone needs empathy, clearer self-understanding, and a steady space to talk.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, identifies thought and behaviour patterns that maintain problems. It uses practical exercises and small experiments to change those patterns. CBT can be useful for anxiety, depression, panic attacks and unhelpful habits linked to addiction.

Choosing the right approach is part of the process and is decided together. The counsellor will discuss what feels most useful and adjust methods as needs and goals change. This collaborative planning helps make therapy relevant and attainable.

Confirm which session formats are offered before booking, as formats are not specified here. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, reduce travel time and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. It also allows work to continue if circumstances make attending in person harder. Registered or accredited professionals and therapists often find online sessions helpful for maintaining momentum between appointments.