Hi, I’m Lisa., I am an empathic and understanding individual and I am passionate about my profession as a counsellor. I have a qualification in a BA Honors degree in Humanistic counselling, and I specialize in Person Centred therapy and I hold several years of counselling experience, and I genuinely love to support people whilst considering their individual needs. I offer a safe, confidential, and non-judgmental space where you can feel truly seen, heard, and accepted just as you are. As an empathic and understanding therapist, I’ve supported individuals through a wide range of emotional and psychological challenges. I know how difficult it can be to reach out for support especially for the first time. That’s why I work at your own pace, building a warm, trusting therapeutic relationship where you feel comfortable, valued, and empowered.
What I Specialize In:
• Anxiety and panic attacks
• Depression and low mood
• Trauma and PTSD
• Low self-esteem and self-worth
• Stress, burnout, and life transitions
• Emotional dysregulation and overwhelm
• Relationship issues and communication difficulties
• People-pleasing, co-dependency, and boundary setting
• Inner child healing and self-identity exploration
• Confidence building and self-expression
• Working with neurodivergent clients, including individuals with Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC), ADHD, and related neurodevelopmental profiles with a focus on emotional regulation, sensory and social overwhelm, masking and identity, self-advocacy, and navigating neurotypical environments
How I Can Help:
I believe therapy is a powerful journey of self-discovery, growth, and healing. My person-centred approach means I tailor each session to your unique needs and emotional wellbeing. You are always in control and I’m here to walk alongside you with empathy, honesty, acceptance, and respect for your lived experience.
Together, we can work on:
• Gaining clarity and direction in your life
• Understanding and unlearning unhealthy patterns or beliefs
• Building self-confidence, autonomy, and emotional resilience
• Exploring your identity, values, and inner strengths
• Developing healthy coping skills for anxiety, depression, and trauma
• Learning emotional regulation tools and how to manage triggers
• Using psychoeducation to better understand your thoughts, behaviors, and emotions
• Reconnecting with your authentic self and inner voice
Whether you’re feeling stuck, overwhelmed, anxious, lost, or disconnected, you don’t have to go through this alone. I'm here to offer a space where you can heal, reflect, and grow at your own pace and on your own terms.
Feel free to message me whenever you're ready. I’m here to listen.
Areas of expertise:
Addictions
Anxiety and depression
Trauma
Relationship issues
Gender issues
Greif and loss
Victims of sexual assault
Emotional abuse and physical abuse
ADHD/Autism
Professional:
BA hon degree in Humanistic counselling:
BTEC Health & Social Care Level 3 Diploma
BTEC Health & Social Care Level 2 Diploma
Continued professional development (CPD) in 3 years of personal therapy.
(CPD) Introduction to online and telephone counselling course awarded by Counselling Tutor.
(CPD) A matter of Life and Death by Irvin Yalom, workshop on issues working through bereavement.
(CPD) Caroline Springs Working with Shame
Years of Experience: 6 years
Professional experience
6 yrs in practice
Stress, AnxietyAddictionsTrauma, AbuseDepression
Additional areas of focus:LGBT, Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Grief, Intimacy-related issues, Eating disorders, Sleeping disorders, Parenting issues, Anger management, Self esteem, Career difficulties, Coping with life changes, Coaching, Compassion fatigue, ADHD, Abandonment, Adoption and foster care, Antisocial personality, Attachment issues, Autism and Asperger Syndrome, Avoidant personality, Blended family issues, Body image, Cancer, Chronic pain, illness, and disability, Co-morbidity, Codependency, Commitment issues, Communication problems, Control issues, Dependent personality, Dissociation, Divorce and separation, Domestic violence, Drug and alcohol addiction, Eating and food-related issues, Emptiness, Family problems, Fatherhood issues, Fertility issues, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, HIV / AIDS, Hoarding, Hospice and end-of-life counseling, Immigration issues, Impulsivity, Infidelity, Isolation / loneliness, Jealousy, Life purpose, Men's issues, Midlife crisis, Veteran and Armed Forces Issues, Money and financial issues, Mood disorders, Multicultural concerns, Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Paranoia, Personality disorders, Phobias, Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships, Postpartum depression, Post-traumatic stress, Prejudice and discrimination, Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling), Self-harm, Self-love, Sex addiction, Sexual assault and abuse, Sexual dysfunction, Sexuality, Smoking / vaping cessation, Social anxiety and phobia, Somatization, Traumatic brain injury, Women's issues, Workplace issues, Young adult issues
NCPS Therapist - Accredited Member (MNCPS Accred) #NCS19-08182
Reviews
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Lisa has been monumental in helping me overcome one of the most challenging phases of my life! Her guidance, constant support and reassurance are genuinely what has kept me going over the past few months. I would highly recommend her to anyone who has relationship issues or struggles with low self esteem. 10/10
Written on Feb 24, 2026 after therapy with Lisa for 2 months on issues concerning depression, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, self esteem, and career difficulties
Lisa is amazing at understanding what I say, she is direct and understands human behaviour so well. I highly recommend her.
Written on Jan 27, 2026 after therapy with Lisa for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life changes, coaching, and adhd
I am always so grateful to Lisa, after our sessions each week I always feel so much lighter. We have built a relationship and I feel like we can talk about anything that is on my mind. Over the last few months Lisa has helped me to understand other people’s behaviours, as well as my own, which is something I have always struggled with. I would recommend Lisa highly and always look forward to our sessions
Written on Jan 20, 2026 after therapy with Lisa for 2 months on issues concerning addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, coping with life changes, and adhd
Lisa has been great in the few sessions we’ve had. She’s clearly knowledgeable, thoughtful, and grounded. She listens first, takes time to understand what’s actually being said, and then responds with insight rather than rushing to conclusions. I’ve felt heard and taken seriously in our conversations. I would recommend her without hesitation.
Written on Jan 14, 2026 after therapy with Lisa for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, career difficulties, coaching, and adhd
She is great very attentive
Written on Jan 13, 2026 after therapy with Lisa for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, sleeping disorders, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Honestly has been really really helpful, Lisa is wonderful and speaking to her feels easy and has been helpful already with only 2 sessions
Written on Jan 07, 2026 after therapy with Lisa for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and adhd
I look forward very much to our sessions.
Written on Dec 02, 2025 after therapy with Lisa for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues
Over the past few months, I have made a great amount of progress with the help of Lisa. I couldn't be more grateful! I still have lots of work that needs to be done and will surely be great to have her as I go through the next phases of life. Highly recommend her as your psychotherapist! :)
Written on Jun 25, 2025 after therapy with Lisa for 5 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, grief, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and coaching
Really appreciate how patient and real Lisa is with me. It gets quite difficult and emotionally intense for me, but Lisa encourages me to tune in to those emotions and provides a safe space for me as I process them. Thank you so much for the care that you give, Lisa!
Written on Jun 01, 2025 after therapy with Lisa for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, and compassion fatigue
I appreciate the way her perspective gives me new insight that help me understand myself more deeply.
Written on Apr 26, 2025 after therapy with Lisa for 3 months on issues concerning relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Lisa has been invaluable in understanding my issues and has quickly helped reduce my anxiety. Always attentive, listens carefully and helps explain things in a way that’s easy to understand. I’m so grateful and glad I took this step.
Written on Apr 16, 2025 after therapy with Lisa for 4 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, and trauma and abuse
I would highly recommend Lisa Ali, she is a an excellent listener, encourager, knowledgeable, professional, humorous, relatable, understanding. Thank you.
Written on Apr 02, 2025 after therapy with Lisa for 3 months on issues concerning depression, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, career difficulties, and coping with life changes
Very sensitive and attentive
Written on Feb 11, 2025 after therapy with Lisa for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, self esteem, career difficulties, and coaching
Lisa is an incredibly empathetic individual and therapist. I felt heard and understood in such a short amount of time. She also provided information for me to learn more about myself and my condition. I’m glad I was able to meet her.
Written on Feb 11, 2025 after therapy with Lisa for 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, self esteem, career difficulties, coaching, and adhd
Thanks. Greatly appreciated.
Written on Jan 18, 2025 after therapy with Lisa for 3 weeks on issues concerning career difficulties, and coping with life changes
It's been super nice so far and i really feel positively empowered by the past sessions with Lisa Ali. She has been picking up on things really quick and noticed things i wasn't even aware of in the video sessions. Would really recommend!
Written on Nov 28, 2024 after therapy with Lisa for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, self esteem, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Lisa is a great therapist, she listens carefully and creats a safe environment for me to speak freely.
Written on Nov 22, 2024 after therapy with Lisa for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Couldn’t thank you enough for how much you are helping me
Written on Aug 23, 2024 after therapy with Lisa for 1 year and 10 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, and self esteem
Syeda gives me strength and confidence. Empathy guides me to new paths of discovering myself. She has meant so much to me.
Written on Jul 08, 2024 after therapy with Lisa for 10 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, and addictions
I am just starting sessions with Syeda and I am happy to say that I have found someone that I am excited to work with.
Syeda is great during sessions! I feel comfortable in sharing what troubles me with her and she helps me push my thoughts to get a better understanding of what it is that I am really having trouble with, and how I can work on it in the future. I look forward to each session.
Written on Jul 08, 2024 after therapy with Lisa for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, and coping with life changes
Syeda is amazing. She is so considerate towards my needs and listens intently. She not only helps me realize what I need, but gives me insights I wouldn‘t have thought of, because she recognizes connections from past sessions. I feel so validated and understood by her and she has helped me so many difficult life challenges. I have complete confidence in heir expertise, honesty & kindness!
Written on Jun 12, 2024 after therapy with Lisa for 1 year and 8 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, self esteem, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue
Therapy is definitely a trust the process kind of situation, but having Syeda as my guide has been very helpful to untangle my thoughts and feelings and to build healthy coping mechanisms; I feel more confident that i am able to get out of a mentally stressful situation with all that she’s helped me discover about myself.
Im very thankful I was able to work with her!
Written on Mar 16, 2024 after therapy with Lisa for 10 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, grief, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Syeda has helped me through some really tough things, she listens with no judgement and makes sure you have tools to help yourself. I always lead the sessions and we talk about what I need to but without there being a pressure to talk about things I may not feel ready for yet. She is very knowledgeable and it shows in how she responds and can explain to you the reason behind your feelings and how you can help yourself. Its clear in our sessions that she wants to help and is a very easy person to trust. My confidence and self esteem have grown tremendously and she has made me value myself which I never thought I would. I am already a much happier, better person and my life is the best it has ever been and she has given me the tools to look after myself as well as someone I can confide in and taught me so much about myself and realise who I want to be. I cant thank her enough!
Written on Jan 04, 2024 after therapy with Lisa for 5 months on issues concerning depression, trauma and abuse, parenting issues, and adhd
3 sessions in and I'm really questioning my world and who is in it, in a healthy and supported way. I appreciate more of those who do support me and I'm starting to identify and move on from those who do not. This is critical for me in finding my own happiness and self acceptance. Syeda has identified pivotal points in my life that have impacted me and we are working through those so I can recover. 10/10
Written on Nov 08, 2023 after therapy with Lisa for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, coaching, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Syeda helped me to come out from a very dark place, and helps me to learn how to learn how to deal with my issues and eveyday life. I am very thankful for her support.
Written on Oct 02, 2023 after therapy with Lisa for 6 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, eating disorders, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and adhd
Syeda has had a hugely positive impact on my life. She has helped me to better understand myself and how to manage the various factors in my life that I was struggling with. She is kind, caring and teaches me about psychology in a way that has actually been really enjoyable. I feel very lucky to have had the chance to learn from her.
Written on Sep 25, 2023 after therapy with Lisa for 10 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, and anger management
I like to speak with Syeda, she is very on point and acknowledges facts really fast. She let me come to my own conclusion by asking the right questions. She is understanding and kind.
Written on Sep 23, 2023 after therapy with Lisa for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, self esteem, anger management, bipolar disorder, and coping with life changes
Syeda provides a safe and calm space. She is a patient, soothing, insightful and kind person . I’ve had a very positive experience with her and she has helped me greatly
Written on Aug 31, 2023 after therapy with Lisa for 5 months on issues concerning relationship issues, trauma and abuse, and self esteem
Syeda is a fantastic therapist. Always makes me feel at ease but also helps me get where I need to be to make progress.
I love my sessions, she’s helping me a lot and I am grateful.
Written on Jul 26, 2023 after therapy with Lisa for 2 months on issues concerning family conflicts, trauma and abuse, and self esteem
Syeda is great! She’s an amazing listener and I always feel so much lighter after our sessions. Signing up for BetterHelp was the best decision I made for myself and I’m glad that Syeda was chosen for me.
Written on Jun 08, 2023 after therapy with Lisa for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, self esteem, career difficulties, and coping with life changes
Syeda has been brilliant! She has helped me walk my way towards being better emotionally and mentally. She listens amazingly well. She creates a safe space. She gently guides you to come to your own discoveries and understandings of your circumstance; and is affirming all the way. I'm grateful for my therapy experience with her.
Written on Mar 05, 2023 after therapy with Lisa for 4 months on issues concerning relationship issues, family conflicts, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Honestly fantastic. It’s been a month now and honestly Syeda has been amazing. Helping me cope through difficult times, really just being compassionate towards everything I’m going through and really just being an excellent listener. Thank you
Written on Feb 01, 2023 after therapy with Lisa for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and family conflicts
Honestly life changing support, been messed around my mental health and public health services my whole life and Syeda has been a massive help to me already in only 3 sessions
Written on Nov 17, 2022 after therapy with Lisa for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, career difficulties, coaching, and adhd
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