- Years in practice
- 7
- Registration
- BACP
- Languages
- English
- Focus
- Stress, Anxiety
- Focus
- Relationship issues
- Focus
- Career difficulties
About Lisa
Lisa Dobinson is a counsellor who supports people coping with stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, parenting challenges, career change, depression, grief and self-esteem concerns. She aims to make the first step feel manageable and offers a calm, person-centred presence for people who are unsure where to begin. Lisa trained in Ireland and has seven years of professional experience in the United Kingdom.
Her work comes from an integrative humanistic model. She draws on person-centred and Gestalt ideas to focus both on what is said and what is shown in the body.
Background and approach
She pays close attention to bodily experience and somatic signals to help people notice how feelings appear in posture, breath and movement. That awareness can make it easier to talk about things that feel hard to name. Lisa also completed training with Relate and holds a relational qualification.
She uses systemic ideas to help people spot repeating family patterns and consider how those patterns affect current relationships and parenting choices. Her approach is collaborative and respectful, with an emphasis on helping people find practical ways to manage day-to-day life. She keeps learning through ongoing professional development and believes counsellors benefit from their own counselling work to stay fully present.
Clients can expect a straightforward, warm style that helps them build clarity and small steps forward when life feels overwhelming.
What Lisa works with
Everything Lisa lists, in their own terms. Parenting is the reason this directory exists; the rest shows what else Lisa helps people with.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Parenting issues
- Career difficulties
- Depression
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Self esteem
- Coping with life changes
Approaches that combine body awareness and relationships
Lisa draws on person-centred work which focuses on genuine listening, acceptance and helping people find their own solutions; this is useful for building self-esteem and navigating life changes. She also uses Gestalt ideas that bring attention to the present moment and to how feelings show up in the body, which can help when anxiety or grief feel overwhelming.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss options and tailor sessions to the client’s needs, goals and preferences. This happens together so people can try ways of working and change direction if something does not fit.
Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging to suit different needs. Video calls let people connect face-to-face when convenient. Phone sessions can be a good choice when a lower-bandwidth option is needed or when being off-camera feels easier. Live chat or messaging works well for short check-ins or for people who prefer typing to speaking. These formats make it easier to fit therapy around work, childcare and busy lives while keeping continuity of support.
Questions people ask about Lisa
What concerns does Lisa commonly help with?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, parenting strain, career challenges, depression, grief, intimacy worries and self-esteem problems.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is warm and person-centred, combining listening with practical steps. She also pays attention to body signals and relational patterns.
What experience does she bring?
She has seven years of professional experience and trained originally in Ireland where group work was part of the training process.
What credentials and location are on record?
She is listed with the BACP and practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are sessions offered in and can international clients join?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available for online work?
Sessions can take place by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I get started with therapy?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
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