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Lisa Johnson

BACP

Lisa Johnson, BACP

Therapist in the UK

Lisa is a BACP therapist in the UK.

  • 3+ years of experience
  • Focus areas include Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse
● Accepting new clients
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About Lisa

Lisa Johnson works with people dealing with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, low self-esteem and major life changes. She also supports those coping with guilt and shame, loneliness, questions about life purpose, mood concerns, and issues affecting men and women. Lisa is based in the United Kingdom and offers help in English.

She uses straightforward conversation to understand what matters to each person. Sessions are shaped around the practical steps someone can try between meetings. Lisa draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques and keeps explanations simple so people know what to expect.

Her background includes volunteering with bereavement and family support charities and running a community counselling service. She has also facilitated a men's mental health peer support group. These roles have informed how she listens and responds to difficult experiences.

Lisa holds BACP accreditation, which is shown as BACP in her credentials. She has three years of professional counselling experience working with a range of emotional concerns. Her approach is respectful and adaptable to each person’s needs.

In sessions she focuses on practical coping strategies, rebuilding confidence, and working through painful memories at a pace that suits the client. The aim is to help people feel more able to manage everyday demands and move towards clearer goals.

To begin, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule sessions according to her availability. Therapy is delivered online through a mix of video, phone, live chat and text messaging.

Areas of expertise

Experience

3+ years

Credentials

BACP

Languages

English

How practical therapy methods work online

Lisa uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on clear steps and practical change. One common approach helps people learn tools to manage anxiety and low mood through breathing, activity planning and structured problem-solving. Another approach focuses on processing traumatic memories in a careful, paced way so distress reduces and daily functioning improves.

Finding the right method is part of the work. The therapist will discuss different ways of working and decide together which feels most suitable. This is a collaborative process that considers the person's goals, life demands and comfort with each method.

Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone, live chat or text messaging to fit different needs. Video is useful for a deeper conversational feel and visual connection. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or a hands-free option is needed. Live chat or text messaging can suit quick check-ins, brief reflections or people who prefer typing. These options help make therapy more flexible and easier to slot into a busy life.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Lisa help with?

She supports people with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, self-esteem and coping with life changes. Additional areas include guilt and shame, loneliness, life purpose, mood disorders, narcissism, and men's and women's issues.

How would you describe her therapeutic style?

Her style is practical and conversational with an emphasis on clear steps people can try between sessions. She adapts the pace and focus to each person's needs.

What relevant background does she have?

She has volunteered with bereavement and family support charities, ran a community counselling service, and facilitated a men's mental health peer support group. These roles have shaped her experience of supporting people through difficult issues.

What credentials and location are listed?

She is recorded with BACP and is based in the United Kingdom. The credential appears as BACP.

Which languages and international access are offered?

Sessions are offered in English. She is not currently accepting international clients.

In what formats are sessions delivered?

Therapy is offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Different formats can suit different schedules and communication preferences.

How are fees and subscriptions handled?

Costs vary with location and therapist availability and are provided through a subscription model. The subscription can be cancelled at any time.

What are the first steps to begin working together?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.

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