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Lisa Johnson

Therapist or counsellor · United Kingdom

Lisa Johnson

BACP

BACP counsellor - life purpose and adjustment

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Experience
3 years
Based in
United Kingdom
Sessions
Online
Languages
English
  • Stress and anxiety
  • Grief and loss
  • Life purpose

About Lisa

Lisa Johnson is a BACP counsellor practising in the United Kingdom with three years of experience. She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, self-esteem concerns and coping with life changes, among other issues. Sessions are offered in English and she does not take international clients at this time.

She uses everyday conversation to help people make sense of what they are facing. Lisa draws on techniques from evidence-based therapeutic approaches to help people manage overwhelming feelings and build practical coping steps. She has supported people dealing with guilt, loneliness, mood shifts, and questions about life purpose.

Before working in private practice she volunteered with bereavement and family support charities, and ran a community counselling service. She also facilitated a men’s mental health peer support group. Those roles shaped how she talks about loss, identity and change in straightforward terms.

Sessions typically involve clear aims, short-term tools and regular review of progress. Lisa focuses on small, useful changes that can fit into daily life. Conversations cover what feels most pressing, then move toward practical options the person can try between sessions.

To begin she asks people to complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule a first session. Payment is handled through a subscription model that varies with location and can be cancelled at any time.

Registration on record

BACP
United Kingdom · 403136

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Areas of expertise

Additional focus areas

Experience

3+ years

Credentials

BACP · United Kingdom

Languages

English

Approaches that help when life feels stalled

Lisa uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical change. Cognitive approaches help people spot and test unhelpful thinking patterns, then try small behavioural experiments to see what shifts. These techniques suit stress, anxiety and low mood by turning ideas into manageable actions.

She also draws on grief-focused approaches that give space to process loss while rebuilding routine and meaning. When trauma and abuse are involved, she works in ways that prioritise stabilising day-to-day coping before exploring painful memories, helping to reduce overwhelm.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss options and decide together which methods fit the person's needs, goals and preferences. This is collaborative and may change as progress is reviewed.

The original profile does not list which session formats are used. Please confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when useful, and remove travel time. Registered or accredited professionals often use these practical benefits to help people maintain regular contact while balancing everyday commitments.

Frequently asked questions

Which concerns does she work with most often?

She commonly helps people with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, self-esteem and coping with life changes. Additional focus areas include guilt, loneliness, mood issues, life purpose and gender-related matters.

What is her therapeutic style like?

Her style is straightforward and practical, using evidence-based techniques to manage feelings and build coping steps. Conversations aim to identify pressing issues and test small changes between sessions.

How much experience does she have?

She has three years of professional experience working as a counsellor in the UK and has volunteered with bereavement and family support charities.

What credential does she hold and where is she based?

She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and works in the United Kingdom.

Are sessions available in other languages or internationally?

Sessions are offered in English. She is not accepting international clients at this time.

What session formats does she offer?

The original profile does not specify session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.

How is payment handled and what does it cost?

Cost varies with location. Sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.

What are the first steps to start working together?

Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.

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