Lisa Ward

Lisa Ward recognises how hard it can be to admit that something in life is not working and to take the step of asking for support. She understands that worries, doubts, past traumas and unhelpful behaviours are easy to set aside while life remains busy, yet over time these things can build until a person decides they must be addressed.

In her practice she offers a space where people can speak openly without feeling the need to protect others or tone down their experience. Lisa emphasises being truly heard within the therapeutic relationship and sees listening as central to helping clients make sense of their difficulties and start to move forward.

Alongside a private practice, Lisa has many years experience working within Domestic Abuse Services and consequently specialises in trauma-focused therapy. Her work is not limited to trauma, and she has supported people with a wide range of concerns.

Her formal training includes a CPCAB Level 4 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling, CPCAB Level 3 Certificate in Counselling Studies, CPCAB Level 2 Certificate in Counselling Skills, and Level 6 training in Rape and Sexual Abuse Counselling with a trauma-informed approach. She also holds a BACP Certificate of Proficiency and is a BACP Accredited Counsellor/Psychotherapist. Additional continued professional development includes Trauma Informed Therapy, EKRCC Rape Crisis Training, BACP Working On-Line, Eating Disorders, Treating Anxiety Disorders, Understanding Self Harm, Treating OCD, Trauma the Brain and Recovery, Healing Toxic Shame, Supporting Male Victims of Domestic Abuse, Honour Based Abuse, and Working Therapeutically with Grief.