Lisa Fisher – Counsellor and EMDR Therapist
R-MBACP (Accred)
BA (Hons) Counselling and Psychotherapy
I am an Accredited Member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and adhere to the Ethical Framework for counselling professionals. Being trauma informed I integrate creative therapy with memory reprocessing (EMDR) to support mind body integration and heal issues arising from PTSD, complex trauma, emotion dysregulation, chronic stress, anxiety disorders, depression and complicated grief.
You will be met by a warm welcome at my well-equipped therapy room in the Pilates Body Studio. My therapy room is a bright, comfortable, confidential, safe space, where together we will uncover your own inner resources, wisdom and strength, which will help you to bring about positive change, find the answers you seek and gain clarity/personal insight.
People seek counselling to help them resolve emotional, psychological and relationship issues. You may be experiencing a difficult or distressing event in your life, such as bereavement, divorce, redundancy, or health issue, or you may have more chronic feelings of stress, anxiety or depression. Alternatively, you may wish to simply explore and develop confidence, self-esteem and a sense of identity. Counselling can help you to identify and express your feelings, think about your choices and behaviours and bring about positive change in your life. Sometimes we feel isolated and have no one else to talk to, or even with a supportive family and friends it can be difficult to talk about feeling anxious or depressed. It may be easier to talk about personal, family or relationship issues without judgement or criticism with an independent and professional therapist like me who accepts you for who you are. Together we will uncover your own inner resources, wisdom and strength which will help you to find the answers you seek, gaining clarity and personal insight.
“The curious paradox is that when I accept myself just as I am, then I can change.” Carl Rogers.
This journey can feel daunting, so rest assured I will do everything I can to make it a safe comfortable one for you. I can work with you on an open ended basis or for an agreed period of time. If you need more information or have any questions please contact me lisafishercounsellor@gmail.com
Tel no. 07504 401953
If you are in crisis act now and don’t delay call 111 (NHS 24 hrs) or 116 123 (Samaritans) or text ‘shout’ to 85258 (free 24 hrs text support service)
Training, qualifications & experience
BA(Hons) in Counselling (University of Greenwich)
FdSc (Integrative Counselling) (University of Greenwich)
EMDR Practitioner training Parts 1, 2, 3 & 4
Level 4 Certificate in Counselling Children
Certified Mindfulness Coach
CPCAB Level 2 Breathwork Coach
Primary Certificate in CBT
Somatic Trauma and PTSD Training
BACP Accredited
Current Enhanced DBS Certificate
I.C.O Registered
Walk and Talk Therapy Trained
Counselling Online Trained
Mindfulness
“Mindfulness is awareness that arises through paying attention, on purpose, in the present moment, non-judgementally.” Jon Kabat-Zinn
Mindfulness means practicing a moment by moment awareness of our thoughts, feelings, bodily sensations and surrounding environment. It is a tool that supports stress reduction and increased wellbeing.
NICE (the UK’s National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence) recommends Mindfulness as a front line treatment for certain conditions. Mindfulness is being taught with great effect in schools, prison and even the UK Houses of Parliament. It has been adopted by a number of global companies, including Google and Apple
Many of my clients have benefited from using these techniques to help switch off, improve sleep, reduce stress and anxiety, manage overwhelming emotion and calm a racing or chattering mind. I wanted to share these techniques and practices with groups so I am offering one day introductions to mindfulness on selected Sundays throughout the year at Pilates Body Studio, Bexley (www.pilatesbodystudio.co.uk). See Recent Posts for details.
