I am a qualified counsellor working in the Gestalt tradition, having completed my Professional Diploma in Counselling at The Albany Centre. What draws me to Gestalt is its understanding that our experiences are shaped not only by our inner world, but also by our relationships, environments and the ways we have learned to adapt to life’s challenges. My approach is relational, present-centred and focused on helping clients develop greater awareness, self-understanding and choice.
My path into counselling has been shaped by a varied professional background. I began my working life as a secretary before studying History and later working for many years as a Police Officer then as PA to the Bishop of St Albans. These experiences have given me an appreciation of the many pressures, transitions and losses people encounter throughout life, and the resilience that is often required to navigate them.
I work with adults and young people aged 16 and over, supporting clients with a range of concerns including anxiety, low mood, self-esteem, relationship difficulties, life transitions, loss and bereavement. I have a particular interest in working with grief in its many forms. Loss can affect us deeply, whether through bereavement, the ending of a relationship, changes in health, identity or life circumstances. Therapy can provide a supportive space to explore these experiences, find meaning and develop ways of moving forward while honouring what has been lost.
Alongside my private practice, I volunteer with Cruse Bereavement Support, working with people navigating grief and loss. This experience has strengthened my commitment to providing thoughtful, compassionate support to those facing difficult life changes. I am also continuing my professional development through CPCAB Level 5 Psychotherapeutic Counselling.
Sessions last 50 minutes. My fee is £60 for in-person appointments and £50 for online sessions, and I offer a limited number of concessionary spaces. If you are considering counselling and would like to explore whether we might work well together, please feel free to get in touch. I offer a free 20-minute introductory call, giving you the opportunity to ask questions and get a sense of how I work.
Location: St Albans and Online
Contact No: 07944568233
email:[email protected]
Website:www.lisabranchtherapy.com