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Lisa Kirk

Lisa Kirk

BACP

Therapist · United Kingdom · 4+ years of experience

Collaborative, respectful counselling for change

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  • Client-centred approach
  • Motivational interviewing
  • Practical steps

About Lisa

Lisa Kirk is a counsellor who works with people facing anger, relationship strain and life changes. She holds BACP registration and has four years' practical experience in the UK. She aims to treat each person with respect, sensitivity and compassion.

Lisa listens for what matters most to each person. She focuses on helping clients reconnect with their own needs and priorities. Conversations and plans are adapted to fit individual situations rather than using a fixed template.

Her work covers common concerns such as stress, anxiety, grief, depression and trauma. She also supports people dealing with sleep or eating difficulties, parenting strain, intimacy-related worries and self-esteem problems. Career concerns and mood conditions including bipolar are within her stated areas of focus.

Lisa also gives attention to less commonly discussed issues. These include attachment and abandonment experiences, autistic traits, personality-related difficulties, and aspects of kink and alternative sex culture. She acknowledges the effect of chronic illness, caregiving strain and complex co-morbid problems.

Sessions aim to be practical and grounded. Lisa combines a client-centred way of working with motivational interviewing to help people find their own direction. She encourages small, manageable steps and clear next actions rather than long lists of tasks.

People who want a respectful, collaborative approach may find her style helpful. To begin, readers can follow the site's booking flow and match with her using the short questionnaire provided.

Areas of expertise

Also works with

Relationship issuesFamily conflictsIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorder

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameImpulsivityInfidelityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationTraumatic brain injuryWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyMotivational Interviewing

Experience

4+ years

Credentials

United Kingdom

Languages

English

How her approaches work in online therapy

Client-Centred Therapy places the person at the heart of sessions. The therapist listens carefully, reflects what she hears and helps people identify their own priorities. This approach can help with grief, relationship strain, self-esteem and feelings of anger by making space for honest conversation and clearer choices.

Motivational Interviewing focuses on what motivates someone to change. It uses focused questions and collaborative discussion to clarify reasons for change and to find practical next steps. This can be useful for starting new routines, managing mood swings or addressing problematic habits.

Finding the right approach is something to work out together. The therapist will check what matters most to the person and adjust methods to match goals and preferences. That means sessions can emphasise listening, active problem-solving, or a mix of both depending on progress.

Confirm the available session formats before booking since the profile does not list specific delivery options. Online therapy can make it easier to fit appointments around daily life, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It also lets people choose times that suit work, caregiving or health routines so therapy feels more practical and sustainable.

At a glance

Listed location
United Kingdom
Experience
4+ years
Credentials
BACP
Languages
English
Registration (United Kingdom)
BACP · No. 404992

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Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems does this counsellor address?

She supports people with anger, stress, anxiety, trauma, grief, depression and life changes, along with relationship and intimacy-related concerns.

How would you describe her therapy style?

Her style is collaborative and person-focused. She tailors conversations and plans to each person's needs and encourages small, practical steps.

What experience does she bring?

She has four years of professional experience working in the United Kingdom with a range of emotional and behavioural concerns.

What credential does she hold and where is she based?

She is registered with the BACP and practices in the United Kingdom.

Can sessions be conducted in languages other than English?

Sessions are offered in English.

Are international clients able to work with her?

She is available to work with international clients.

How does pricing and payment work?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.

What steps are involved in starting therapy?

Use the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

Before you start

  • Online talk therapy is not a court-ordered or mandated anger-management course, and it does not provide attendance certificates.
  • Check that the location and registration details above fit where you live.
  • If anyone is at risk of being harmed, contact emergency services or a domestic-abuse helpline first. See the support lines for the US, UK and Australia.
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