Lisa Ward, BACP

Lisa Ward works with people who have reached a point where everyday coping feels overwhelming. She meets people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, addiction, relationship strain, trauma and abuse, and a wide range of related concerns. Sessions aim to help people feel heard and begin to make sense of their difficulties.

Her approach is rooted in listening. She uses client-centred ways of working that put the person's experience first. Trauma-Focused Therapy is also a core part of her practice, informed by many years supporting people affected by domestic abuse and sexual violence.

Lisa holds a BACP credential, which is shown as BACP. She has completed a Level 4 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling and several specialist certificates related to trauma and sexual abuse. Her background includes work in Domestic Abuse Services where she developed focused skills in trauma work.

In sessions she encourages honest, straightforward conversation. People can expect to talk openly about what matters to them and to explore different ways of coping. She helps people notice patterns, manage strong emotions, and take small steps towards change.

She also supports people with issues such as grief, parenting strain, body image, chronic illness, codependency, attachment concerns and work-related stress. The aim is practical: to reduce burdens that get in the way of day-to-day life and to help people find more reliable ways of feeling safe and connected.

How her approaches shape online therapy

Client-Centred Therapy focuses on the person's own experience. The therapist listens without judgement, reflects what she hears, and helps people make sense of their feelings. It is useful for stress, relationship difficulties, low self-esteem and many everyday struggles.

Trauma-Focused Therapy looks specifically at the impact of traumatic events and how they affect thoughts, feelings and behaviour. This approach supports people who have experienced abuse, sexual violence, or other traumatic incidents to process those experiences and build coping strategies.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with each person to identify which methods fit their needs, goals and preferences. Together they will adjust the work as understanding grows, so the plan can change over time.

Please confirm which session formats are currently offered before booking, as the biography does not list specific options. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions around daily life, reduce travel time, allow shorter check-ins during a busy day, and suit people who prefer not to be on camera. Registered or accredited professionals can explain which arrangements will work best and help set practical expectations for how therapy will run.