Hi,  I’m Lisa.

I am a trainee psychotherapist currently completing my final year of a four-year MSc in Person-Centred and Experiential Psychotherapy at the Sherwood Psychotherapy Training Institute.

Throughout my training, I have gained extensive clinical experience across the East Midlands, working with organisations like The Haven and Nottingham Counselling Service. With over 450 client hours in both short and long-term therapy, I am deeply committed to this work. Having also completed over 160 hours of my own personal therapy, I truly understand the courage it takes to sit in the client’s chair.

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My path to becoming a therapist was paved during my eighteen-year career in education as a teacher working with young people facing complex emotional needs.  I navigated my own challenges with anxiety and burnout and the  diagnosis of a chronic illness.

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Seeking therapy was a turning point for me; it was so transformative that I decided to retrain so I could  offer that same support to others. I believe that our life stories shape how we see the world. My own experiences with bereavement, relationship difficulties, chronic illness, and work-related stress allow me to meet you with genuine understanding and empathy.  I know how heavy perfectionism or family trauma can feel, and I am here to hold that space so you can explore your experiences.

 

My philosophy is simple: we heal through connection. In our sessions, I aim to be myself— warm, accepting and down‑to‑earth. When you feel truly seen and accepted, you find the safety needed to explore the parts of yourself that have been tucked away.

 

Away from my practice, I find balance in the simple things. I’m an avid reader who loves a quiet moment with a book and a cup of tea. I also cherish time with my dogs and my loved ones. Nature is my sanctuary; whether I am walking outside or just being still, it helps me find a sense of calm when life feels a little too loud.