Welcome to a space to be yourself.
Psychotherapist/Counsellor based online & in St Albans for people aged 16+
Therapy that meets you in the here and now, not just in the story about it — a calm, unhurried space to slow down, notice what's actually happening for you, and work out what you want to do about it, online or in person.
Get in touch Gestalt therapy BACP registered
Gestalt therapy pays attention to the whole of you — not just the problem you walked in with.
Awareness
Most of what troubles us runs quietly in the background. We slow things down enough to notice it clearly — often for the first time.
Contact
Change happens in real relationship, not in theory. What comes up between us in the room is treated as useful material, not a distraction from the "real" work.
The whole person
Thoughts, feelings, and body are one conversation, not three. We work with all of it, as it shows up, session to session.
Hello, I'm Lisa.
I trained in the Gestalt tradition, drawn to its insistence that we're shaped by our relationships and environments as much as by anything happening inside us alone.
My path here wasn’t a straight line. I started out as a secretary, then studied History at university, before spending thirteen years as a police officer in the Met. Leaving that career to train as a therapist was a significant shift, and it shapes how I work with people from all walks of life.
I work with people aged 16 and over. As a parent, I have personal experience of neurodivergence and home education, and I am LGBTQ+ friendly. Alongside talking, I sometimes use art materials and sand tray, particularly when words are hard to find. I also have particular experience in grief and bereavement, via my work with Cruse Bereavement.
I see clients online, by phone, and in person in St Albans and Old Hatfield. Some Gestalt and creative methods, such as the empty chair and grounding work, often work best in person.
Learn more about my work with grief and bereavement.
Learn more about my work with young people aged 16 and over.
The practicalities.
Straightforward information so you know what to expect before you get in touch.
- 01 Format
- Online (Google Meet) or by telephone, offering slightly more flexible scheduling, which is particularly helpful for those with chronic health conditions or other accessibility needs/shift workers. Instructions and links will be provided before the session.
In Person either at Oak House Studio & Therapies in Old Hatfield or Nadya Giffen Therapies in Marshalswick.
Directions & parking - 02 Length
- 50-minute weekly sessions, ongoing or short-term.
- 03 Fee
- Online/Telephone: £50 per session — For students I can offer £45 per session online.
In Person: £60 per session
Training & background
- CPCAB Level 5 Diploma in Psychotherapeutic Counselling (in progress)
- Professional Diploma in Counselling (Gestalt)
- QLS Level 4 Diploma in Counselling Children and Adolescents
- Foundation Certificate in Psychodynamic Skills and Theory
- Introduction to Counselling Skills (Person Centred, City Lit)
- Cruse Bereavement Trained & ongoing Bereavement Support Volunteer for Cruse
- Emmaus homeless charity - Volunteer Counsellor supporting Companions including those in recovery from addiction
- Volunteer Counsellor at Mosaic Counselling
Have a question, or want to check I'm a good fit?
A short email is a fine place to start. I usually reply within a couple of days.
