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Lisa Kirk

Lisa Kirk, BACP

Counsellor - anxiety and relationship concerns

United Kingdom

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Credentials
BACP
Registration
BACP, United Kingdom / 404992
Experience
4 years
Languages
English
Location
United Kingdom
  • Client-Centred Therapy
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Relationship and grief support

About Lisa

Lisa Kirk is a counsellor registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and has four years of professional experience in the UK. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief and loss, and relationship and family concerns. Her practice also covers issues such as eating and sleeping problems, self-esteem, anger, career worries and bipolar-related difficulties.

Her approach is simple and practical. Sessions focus on talking things through, understanding what matters to the client, and developing steps that feel manageable. She uses Client-Centred Therapy to help people explore their thoughts and feelings at their own pace. She also uses Motivational Interviewing to support change when someone feels stuck or unsure about next steps.

Lisa has worked with people navigating attachment and abandonment concerns, autism and Asperger syndrome related challenges, and intimacy-related or kink and BDSM matters. She also supports clients dealing with chronic illness, caregiver stress, body image issues and the impact of cancer. Communication problems, codependency and commitment worries are additional areas she addresses.

Sessions are conversational and aim to be clear rather than clinical. She listens for what matters most and helps people set small, realistic goals to try between meetings. Over time the focus can shift as circumstances change.

To begin, prospective clients follow the platform process to match and schedule a first appointment. Lisa works in English and accepts international clients through the service.

How her approaches translate to online work

Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening and reflecting what a person says so they can understand their feelings better; it suits people who need time to explore sensitive topics like trauma or grief. Motivational Interviewing uses open questions and gentle prompts to help someone weigh options and build their own reasons for change, which can be useful for issues such as motivation, addiction-related behaviours, or moving through difficult life changes.

Picking the right approach is part of the work. Lisa will talk with a client about their goals and preferences, and together they will decide which methods to try and when to adjust the plan. That collaborative decision-making continues as needs change over time.

Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. They also allow people to choose whether to use video or audio based on what helps them concentrate, or to schedule sessions around work, school or caregiving commitments.

Areas of expertise

Also works with

Relationship issuesFamily conflictsIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorder

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameImpulsivityInfidelityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationTraumatic brain injuryWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyMotivational Interviewing

Experience

4+ years

Listed in

United Kingdom

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does she work with?

She helps people with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, relationship and family issues, plus related topics such as eating, sleeping and self-esteem problems.

What is her therapeutic style like?

Sessions are conversational and person-focused, aiming to clarify concerns and identify small, practical steps to try between meetings.

How much experience does she have?

She has four years of professional experience working in counselling roles in the UK.

What credentials and location are listed?

She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and works from the United Kingdom.

Which languages are sessions offered in?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can international clients work with her?

Yes, she accepts international clients through the platform.

How are sessions paid for?

Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.

How do I get started?

Use the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.

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