Lisa Bell, BACP

Lisa Bell is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom who helps people facing stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, grief and LGBT-related concerns. She also supports people dealing with addiction, relationship and intimacy issues, sleep difficulties, parenting strain, anger and low self-esteem. Her style is warm and straightforward. She treats each person as the expert on their own story and works alongside them to find practical ways forward.

With three years of professional experience, Lisa uses an integrative approach that draws on a range of evidence-based techniques suited to each person. She emphasises small, manageable steps rather than big leaps. Sessions focus on identifying patterns, building coping skills and strengthening what already works for the individual.

People who come to Lisa can expect calm listening and clear feedback. She helps clients untangle complicated feelings and make sense of painful experiences. Conversations move at a pace set by the person seeking help, with room to process emotion and try new strategies.

Practical issues such as sleep problems, career stress, compassion fatigue and ADHD-related difficulties are also addressed with focused, task-oriented work when useful. Lisa pays attention to how past experiences shape present behaviour and relationships. She aims to help people find more balance and reliable ways to cope.

Sessions are offered in English and are available to international clients. The first step is a short matching questionnaire and then scheduling according to availability.

Approaches that guide online sessions

Lisa uses integrative, evidence-based techniques that are tailored to the person’s needs. Integrative work combines tools from different therapies to suit the issues presented, for example blending practical skills for anxiety with space to process trauma. This helps when a single method does not fit every problem.

She also focuses on skills-based strategies that target sleep problems, stress and compulsive behaviours. These techniques break concerns into manageable steps and teach concrete ways to reduce symptoms and improve day-to-day functioning. When grief or past abuse is central, sessions create room to tell the story at a pace that feels right and to develop ways of coping alongside that processing.

Finding the best approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss options, try approaches in session and adjust them based on what helps most. Clients set goals and the work is shaped around their preferences and practical circumstances.

Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging to increase flexibility. Video calls are useful for in-depth conversation and visual cues. Phone sessions can fit into a short break or be easier when bandwidth is low. Live chat or messaging is handy for brief check-ins and ongoing support between longer sessions. These options help people access therapy around work, family and travel commitments.