Lisa Dobinson, BACP

Lisa draws on person‑centred work which focuses on listening, empathy and helping people find their own solutions. This approach suits people who want a supportive space to talk and make sense of their feelings. She also uses Gestalt ideas that bring attention to present‑moment experience and how patterns appear in interactions and behaviour. That can help people notice habits that keep them stuck and try different responses.

She pays attention to somatic experience, helping clients notice sensations in the body alongside thoughts and emotions. Working this way can be useful for anxiety, depression and grief when physical feelings are part of the problem. Choosing the most helpful mix of these approaches is a collaborative process; the therapist will work with the client to decide what fits their goals and preferences over time.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility. Video calls allow face‑to‑face interaction when people prefer visual contact. Phone sessions can be a simpler option when bandwidth is limited or a shorter check‑in is needed. Live chat and text‑based messaging suit people who prefer writing or need quick, ongoing support between sessions. These formats make it easier to fit therapy around work, parenting or travel while keeping focus on the therapeutic work.