Psychotherapist/Counsellor based online, in St Albans & Old Hatfield
Therapy that meets you in the here and now, not just in the story about it — a calm, unhurried space to slow down, notice what's actually happening for you, and work out what you want to do about it, online or in person.
Get in touch
Gestalt therapy pays attention to the whole of you — not just the problem you walked in with.
Awareness
Most of what troubles us runs quietly in the background. We slow things down enough to notice it clearly — often for the first time.
Contact
Change happens in real relationship, not in theory. What comes up between us in the room is treated as useful material, not a distraction from the "real" work.
The whole person
Thoughts, feelings, and body are one conversation, not three. We work with all of it, as it shows up, session to session.
Hello, I'm Lisa.
I trained in the Gestalt tradition, drawn to its insistence that we're shaped by our relationships and environments as much as by anything happening inside us alone.
My path here wasn't a straight line — I started out as a secretary, then studied History, before spending thirteen years in frontline public service. Leaving that career to train as a therapist was a significant shift, and it's part of why I care deeply about supporting people from all walks of life — especially those in the emergency services and armed forces.
I work with adults facing anxiety, life transitions, relationship difficulties, bereavement and more, both online and from rooms in St Albans town centre.
Learn more about my work with blue light and armed forces personnel.
The practicalities.
Straightforward information so you know what to expect before you get in touch.
- Format
- Online (video) or in person — whichever feels right for you.
In Person either at The Oak House Studio & Therapies in Old Hatfield or at St Albans Rooms in St Albans.
Directions & parking - Length
- 50-minute weekly sessions, ongoing or short-term.
- Fee
- Online: £55 per session — For students I can offer £45 per session online.
In Person: £60 per session
Training & background
- CPCAB Level 5 Diploma in Psychotherapeutic Counselling (in progress)
- Professional Diploma in Counselling (Gestalt)
- Foundation Certificate in Psychodynamic Skills and Theory
- Introduction to Counselling Skills
- Cruse Bereavement Trained & ongoing Bereavement Support Volunteer for Cruse
- Emmaus homeless charity - Volunteer Counsellor supporting Companions including those in recovery from addiction
- Volunteer Counsellor at Mosaic Counselling
Have a question, or want to check I'm a good fit?
A short email is a fine place to start. I usually reply within a couple of days.