Cognitive behavioural therapy
CBT looks at how your thoughts, feelings and behaviours affect one another. We notice the patterns that keep you stuck and practise practical, everyday tools to change them.
Taking new clients from Monday 16 November 2026
A calm, safe space to understand yourself and move forward
I offer online counselling for adults anywhere in the UK: a calm, secure and safe space for you to explore your thoughts, feelings and behaviours. Together we build your self-awareness and give you the tools you need to move forward in a more confident, healthy and happier way.
Hello, I’m Lisa
Counsellor and psychotherapist
I’ve been through many different life experiences, from living with anxiety to losing my dad, and they opened my eyes to the impact of talking therapy. CBT in particular changed my life. I want to help others in the same way I was helped.
A ‘Lis’ of Life is a play on my name, and on my hope that this service gives you a new lease of life.
I have three years’ experience working with clients face to face and online. I’m trained in cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), person-centred therapy and psychodynamic therapy. CBT is where most of my experience and interest lies, and I draw on all three to shape our work around you.
- Level 5 Diploma in Psychotherapeutic Counselling Skills
- Level 3 Diploma in Hypnotherapy
- Member of the National Counselling & Psychotherapy Society (NCPS)
- Regular clinical supervision
- Fully insured
How I can help
I work with adults facing a wide range of difficulties, including:
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Grief, loss and bereavement
- Miscarriage and child loss
- Relationship breakdown
- Coping with illness
- Work and life stress
- Abuse of any kind
- Victim support
I work one to one with adults aged 18 and over. I don’t offer couples or family sessions.
There are some areas I don’t work with, including severe trauma, adoption and conditions such as schizophrenia. If you’re unsure whether I’m the right fit, we can talk it through in your free consultation, and if I’m not, I’ll help you find someone who is.
My approach
No two people are the same, so I don’t use a one-size-fits-all method.
Person-centred therapy
You are the expert on your own life. I offer warmth, honesty and acceptance so you can explore what matters to you and find your own answers.
Psychodynamic therapy
Sometimes the past shapes the present in ways we can’t see. We gently explore how earlier experiences and relationships may be affecting how you feel today.
How it works
Starting counselling is simple, and there’s no commitment until you’re ready.
- Get in touch
Send an enquiry using the form below, or email me directly. I reply within 24 hours.
- Have a free 20-minute chat
We talk by phone or video call so you can ask questions and see whether working together feels right.
- Begin your sessions
We meet by video call at times that suit you, including Saturday mornings, and review how things are going together every six sessions.
Questions people often ask
How does online counselling work?
We meet by secure video call on Zoom or Microsoft Teams, so you can join from home or anywhere private where you feel comfortable. All you need is a phone, tablet or computer with a camera and a reliable internet connection.
Who do you work with?
Adults aged 18 and over, one to one, anywhere in the UK. I don’t offer couples or family sessions, and I can’t work with clients living outside the UK.
What happens in the free consultation?
It’s a relaxed 20-minute chat by phone or video call. You can tell me a little about what’s brought you to counselling and ask any questions, and we’ll decide together whether working with me feels right.
How much does it cost, and how do I pay?
Sessions are £60, paid by bank transfer. Your first 20-minute consultation is free.
How long is a session?
Each session is a clinical hour, which is 50 minutes.
How many sessions will I need?
As many as you need. We review how things are going together every six sessions, so you always have a say in what happens next.
What if I need to cancel?
Please give at least 24 hours’ notice. Sessions cancelled with less notice are charged.
Is counselling confidential?
Yes. What you share stays between us, with a small number of exceptions, such as a serious risk of harm to you or someone else. I’ll explain these clearly before we start.
When can I start?
I’m taking new clients from Monday 16 November 2026. Get in touch now to book your free consultation.
Get in touch
To book your free 20-minute consultation or ask a question, send me a message or email me. I reply within 24 hours, and everything you share is treated in confidence.
- Emaillisa@alisoflife.co.uk
- SessionsBy video call, for adults anywhere in the UK, with flexible hours including Saturday mornings
Need help right now? I’m not able to offer crisis support. If you or someone else is in immediate danger, call 999. Samaritans are free to call any time on 116 123. You can also call NHS 111 (in Wales, press 2 for urgent mental health support).