Lisa McAndrew

• Stress and anxiety
• Cognitive behavioural therapy
• Hypnotherapy

About Lisa

Lisa McAndrew works on stress, anxiety, grief, depression and related concerns using a person-centred way of working. She is registered with NCPS and has seven years of experience in counselling practice.

She uses straightforward talking therapy to help people manage strong emotions and life changes. Sessions focus on what is happening now and on practical steps that can reduce distress. She listens without judging and helps people notice patterns in thinking and behaviour.

Her practice draws on Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, which looks at how thoughts, feelings and actions interact, and Solution-Focused Therapy, which helps identify small changes that make a difference. She also uses Hypnotherapy where appropriate and client-centred techniques that prioritise the person’s perspective.

Typical issues addressed include addiction, relationship and family concerns, attachment and adoption-related difficulties, obsessions and compulsions, eating and sleep problems, anger, and trauma and abuse. She also works with social anxiety, phobias, self-harm, bipolar-related concerns, and women’s issues.

Sessions aim to be practical and clear. The counsellor helps people set small goals, try out coping strategies, and review what works. She explains approaches plainly and adapts discussion to a person’s situation.

People who choose to work together are invited to start with a first session to outline worries and agree next steps. The counsellor is based in the United Kingdom and operates within the scope of her NCPS registration.

How therapeutic approaches are used in online sessions

Client-Centred Therapy places the person’s experience at the centre of sessions and means the counsellor listens closely to what matters most to the client; this approach helps when someone needs a place to talk through feelings and make sense of choices. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) looks at the link between thoughts, feelings and actions and focuses on practical steps and exercises to reduce symptoms such as low mood or anxiety. Solution-Focused Therapy concentrates on identifying small, achievable changes and building on existing strengths to move forward.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The counsellor will discuss goals, preferences and what feels most helpful, and will suggest ways of working that fit the person’s needs. Decisions about which methods to use are made collaboratively and reviewed as progress is checked.

Practical benefits of online work include fitting counselling into everyday life and reducing travel time. Online sessions can make it easier to attend around work or family commitments and can allow shorter check-ins when needed. The biography does not specify which session formats are used, so confirm current options before booking. Registered or accredited professionals offer online sessions in similar ways and will explain format, duration and any requirements when arranging the first meeting.

Topics Lisa lists

• Stress and anxiety
• Grief
• Self-esteem
• Depression
• Coping with life changes
• Addictions
• LGBT
• Relationship issues
• Family conflicts
• Trauma and abuse
• Intimacy-related issues
• Eating disorders
• Sleeping disorders
• Anger management
• Bipolar disorder
• Adoption and foster care
• Attachment issues
• Codependency
• Dissociation
• Drug and alcohol addiction
• Eating and food-related issues
• Family problems
• Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
• Phobias
• Self-harm
• Self-love
• Social anxiety and phobia
• Women's issues

Ways of working

• Client-Centred Therapy
• Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
• Hypnotherapy
• Solution-Focused Therapy

Questions about Lisa

Does she work with anxiety?

Yes. Anxiety and related concerns such as social anxiety and phobias are listed areas she addresses.

What kind of counselling does she offer?

She uses Client-Centred Therapy alongside Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy and Hypnotherapy.

How much experience does she have?

She has seven years of experience in counselling practice.

Is she registered and where is she based?

She is registered with NCPS and is based in the United Kingdom.

Can I work with her if I live abroad?

Yes. International clients are accepted and sessions are offered in English.

What session formats does she use?

The original biography did not list specific session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.

How much do sessions cost?

Cost varies with location and 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.