Lisa Kirk

• Stress and anxiety
• Trauma and grief
• Client-centred work

About Lisa

Lisa Kirk works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief and depression using a client-centred way of working and motivational interviewing. She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and has four years of experience in professional practice.

Lisa spends sessions listening to what matters to the individual and helping them put words to difficult feelings. She uses a client-centred approach to follow the client's priorities, and motivational interviewing to support change when people want to take practical steps. Conversations are guided by what the person brings each week rather than a fixed script.

Her work has included relationship difficulties, family conflict, coping with grief and loss, and the after-effects of trauma and abuse. She also supports people with issues around eating, sleeping, parenting, anger, self-esteem and career concerns. Additional focus areas include attachment difficulties, body image, autism and Asperger syndrome, and coping with chronic illness or cancer.

Lisa aims to break down problems into manageable steps. Sessions often involve talking through recent events, reflecting on patterns, and trying out small changes between appointments. Progress is reviewed as part of the ongoing conversations so plans can be adjusted.

Practical arrangements and costs vary with location and are set through a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.

How her approaches work for online counselling

Lisa uses Client-Centred Therapy to focus on what matters to the individual. This approach involves listening carefully and following the client's lead, which can help with relationship issues, grief, low mood and general life stress.

She also uses Motivational Interviewing to support people who want to make changes. This involves exploring ambivalence, strengthening motivation and setting small practical steps, which can be useful for sleep, eating, habit change and career decisions.

Working together, the counsellor and client decide which approach or mix of approaches fits best. Lisa will review progress and adapt the way she works to suit the client's goals and preferences, keeping the process collaborative.

Session arrangements and exact formats should be confirmed before booking. Practical benefits of remote sessions include fitting appointments around work or caregiving, having shorter check-ins by phone where needed, and avoiding travel time. These features can make it easier to maintain regular contact while balancing daily life.

Topics Lisa lists

• Stress and anxiety
• Trauma and abuse
• Grief
• Depression
• Coping with life changes
• Relationship issues
• Family conflicts
• Intimacy-related issues
• Eating disorders
• Sleeping disorders
• Parenting issues
• Anger management
• Self-esteem
• Career difficulties
• Bipolar disorder
• Abandonment
• Antisocial personality
• Attachment issues
• Autism and Asperger Syndrome
• Avoidant personality
• BDSM, kink, and alternative sex culture
• Body image
• Cancer
• Caregiver issues and stress
• Chronic pain, illness, and disability
• Co-morbidity
• Codependency
• Commitment issues
• Communication problems
• Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
• Dependent personality
• Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
• Dissociation
• Divorce and separation
• Domestic violence
• Drug and alcohol addiction
• Eating and food-related issues
• Emptiness
• Family problems
• Fatherhood issues
• Fertility issues
• First responder issues
• Forgiveness
• Gender dysphoria
• Guilt and shame
• Impulsivity
• Infidelity
• Intellectual disability
• Isolation and loneliness
• Jealousy
• Life purpose
• Midlife crisis
• Veteran and armed forces issues
• Money and financial issues
• Mood disorders
• Narcissism
• Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
• Panic disorder and panic attacks
• Paranoia
• Personality disorders
• Phobias
• Polyamory and non-monogamous relationships
• Postpartum depression
• Post-traumatic stress
• Pregnancy and childbirth
• Prejudice and discrimination
• Process addictions
• Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
• Self-harm
• Self-love
• Sex addiction
• Sexual assault and abuse
• Sexuality
• Social anxiety and phobia
• Somatization
• Traumatic brain injury
• Women's issues
• Workplace issues
• Young adult issues

Ways of working

• Client-Centred Therapy
• Motivational Interviewing

Questions about Lisa

Does she work with anxiety?

Yes. She works with anxiety and stress using client-centred methods and motivational interviewing.

What kind of counselling does she offer?

She uses Client-Centred Therapy and Motivational Interviewing, focusing conversations on the client's priorities and supporting practical change.

How much experience does she have?

She has four years of professional experience in counselling and related work.

Is she accredited and where does she practise?

She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and practises with clients in the United Kingdom.

What languages are sessions offered in?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can people outside the UK work with her?

Yes. She accepts international clients.

How much do sessions cost?

Costs vary with location; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.

How do I get started?

Select the Talk to a counsellor online button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.