- Practical steps
- Evidence-based care
- Collaborative focus
About Lisa
Lisa Oxley is a counsellor with ten years of professional experience in the United Kingdom. She works with people who are coping with stress, anxiety and addictions, and supports those facing relationship problems, trauma and abuse. She also helps with issues such as anger, grief, eating concerns and low self-esteem.
Lisa aims to treat each person as the expert in their own life. She looks for existing strengths and practical steps clients can use between sessions. The first contact is treated as a steady, respectful beginning rather than a rush through paperwork.
Her approach is straightforward and down to earth. Lisa uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques tailored to what a person needs right now. Conversations focus on clear goals, manageable actions and learning ways to cope with difficult feelings.
People come for help with major life changes and everyday struggles. Lisa supports those dealing with family tensions, caregiving stress, substance issues, guilt and shame, and problems around commitment and communication. She also provides coaching-style support when someone wants practical guidance as well as emotional work.
Signing up for therapy is framed as a step forward. Lisa encourages small, achievable changes and works alongside each person to build on progress. The tone in sessions is calm, practical and respectful of each person’s pace.
How therapeutic approaches translate to online work
Lisa uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques focused on practical change and emotional coping. One common approach is structured problem-solving, which breaks worries into smaller parts and identifies step-by-step actions to reduce stress and anxiety. This helps with day-to-day problems and panic by making challenges feel more manageable.Another approach emphasises skills for managing strong emotions and uncomfortable sensations. These techniques teach breathing and grounding practices alongside ways to notice and shift unhelpful thinking. They aim to reduce avoidance and increase confidence in handling difficult moments.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss options with each person and agree on methods that match their needs, goals and preferences. This is a collaborative process and plans can change as progress is made.
For practicalities, please confirm the available session formats before booking since specific formats were not listed in the biography. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It can also suit people who prefer to meet from a familiar place or need a simpler way to keep appointments.
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Experience
10+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Lisa commonly support?
She works with stress, anxiety and addictions and helps with relationship problems, trauma and abuse. Lisa also sees people for anger, grief, eating issues, self-esteem and coping with life changes.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is practical and collaborative, focusing on clear goals and manageable steps. Conversations aim to build on a person’s strengths and create actions to use between sessions.
What background experience does she bring?
She has ten years of professional experience working with a range of emotional and behavioural concerns. That experience includes supporting people through trauma, relationship strain and addiction-related issues.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
Lisa is listed with NCPS and practices in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are used in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people from other countries work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions priced?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and 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 and completing a short matching questionnaire. You can then schedule sessions according to the therapist’s availability.