- Calm and direct
- Strengths focused
- Body-aware tools
About Lisa
Lisa Mackinnon is an AASW accredited social worker with 17 years of counselling experience based in Australia. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, depression, grief, anger and trauma. She is approachable and calm, listening without judgement and helping people find practical ways forward.
Lisa uses a straightforward, collaborative style. She focuses on identifying strengths and simple steps that reduce distress. Conversations can include practical tools and techniques that respond to how the body and mind react to stress and trauma.
Her work pays particular attention to the effects of trauma and related responses such as dissociation, shame, and panic attacks. She supports exploration of emotional reactions and helps clarify choices after loss, separation or caregiving strain. This includes talking through ways to reconnect with what matters to the person.
Sessions sometimes incorporate somatic-based techniques and mind-body approaches to help calm intense reactions. Lisa also uses solution-focused conversations to set achievable goals and build on small changes that make daily life easier.
People come to Lisa for down-to-earth support rather than jargon. She aims to create a sense of safety and practical progress, helping people move out of depression, anxiety and trauma responses and toward clearer pathways in their life.
How these approaches translate to online work
Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening and understanding the person's experience. The therapist mirrors concerns, helps people make sense of their feelings and supports their own decisions and aims. This approach is useful for anxiety, grief and feeling overwhelmed.Somatic Therapy links body sensations with emotions and reactions. It uses gentle attention to breathing, posture and sensations to reduce panic or intense stress. This can help when panic attacks or trauma responses feel physical as well as emotional.
Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will work with the person to identify which methods suit their needs, goals and preferences. Choices are reviewed openly so sessions can be adjusted as progress and comfort change.
The biography does not list specific online session formats, so please confirm available options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit counselling into a busy life, reduce travel time and allow more flexible scheduling around school, work or caregiving commitments. It can also allow quieter check-ins that do not need full video or long appointments, depending on the format offered by the therapist.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
17+ years
Listed in
Australia
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Lisa commonly help with?
She helps people experiencing stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, anger and depression. Additional focus areas include panic disorder and panic attacks, dissociation, shame, loneliness and social anxiety.
What is her therapy style like?
Her style is supportive and practical. Conversations focus on strengths, small goals and tools that reduce distress.
How much experience does she have?
She has 17 years of experience working as a counsellor and social worker with a range of mental health and life stress concerns.
What credentials and where is she based?
She is an AASW accredited social worker and practices in Australia.
Can I see her if I live outside Australia?
International clients are not currently accepted; sessions are offered in English to people in Australia.
Which session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling according to therapist availability.