- Empathic listening
- Integrative approach
- Anxiety and trauma
About Lisa
Lisa Wan offers a warm, person-centred way of working that puts the client at the heart of therapy. She combines empathy and steady listening to help people make sense of painful emotions and find clearer ways forward. Lisa's approach aims to make sessions feel calm and accessible for someone worried or overwhelmed.
She has nine years of counselling experience and is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, often abbreviated as BACP. Her background includes many years as a holistic therapist and later training as a person-centred counsellor. That mix informs an integrative style that adapts to each person’s needs.
Much of Lisa's work has involved anxiety, depression and complex trauma, and she has provided counselling for Leicester Woman’s Counselling Centre and for First Step, which supports male survivors of sexual abuse and rape. She keeps her skills current through regular continuing professional development and clinical supervision.
In sessions she focuses on creating an empathic, non-judgemental space where people can talk through grief, relationship difficulties, compulsive behaviours, or life changes. She also supports those facing chronic pain, workplace strain, compassion fatigue and issues around intimacy and self-esteem.
Lisa tailors the pace and methods to each person. She draws on attachment-aware ideas and mindfulness alongside solution-focused conversations, so practical steps can sit alongside deeper emotional work. This flexible approach helps people find realistic ways to cope and move forward.
How therapeutic approaches translate to online counselling
Client-Centred Therapy focuses on building a respectful, non-judgemental relationship where the person feels heard and understood; it helps with low mood, self-esteem and relationship concerns by prioritising the client’s perspective and pace. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at relational patterns that affect how people connect and manage emotions; it can be useful for those struggling with trust, intimacy or trauma-related reactions. Mindfulness Therapy teaches present-moment awareness and simple practices to reduce rumination and manage anxiety or stress.Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with the person to identify goals and preferences, then try out methods that feel useful. If something isn’t helping, the approach can be adjusted so sessions better match what the client needs.
Confirm current session options before booking so you know which formats are offered. Online work can make it easier to fit counselling into a weekday or a busy life and can reduce travel time. It also lets people choose a quieter or more comfortable space for talking, and sessions can be arranged to suit work or family schedules. Registered or accredited professionals may use different ways to meet, so check the available arrangements when you start.
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Experience
9+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Lisa commonly help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief and trauma, plus issues such as addictions, relationship and intimacy-related problems, sleeping difficulties and anger.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her practice is person-centred and integrative, combining client-centred listening with attachment-aware and mindfulness-influenced work and practical solution-focused conversations.
What experience does she bring to sessions?
She has nine years of counselling experience and previously worked for Leicester Woman’s Counselling Centre and First Step, supporting people affected by sexual abuse and rape.
What professional credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages can sessions be held in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the UK work with her?
She accepts international clients; check practical arrangements and scheduling when you book.
How are sessions charged?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin if I want to work with her?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.