Lisa Fairclough, BACP

Lisa Fairclough is a counsellor practising in the United Kingdom with ten years of experience. She creates a calm space where people can talk about difficult feelings without judgement. Lisa aims to support and empower people who want a clearer, more manageable way forward.

Her work tends to be down-to-earth and practical. She listens first and then helps people notice what matters to them. Sessions often focus on small steps you can try between meetings to test what helps and what does not.

Lisa uses approaches that encourage acceptance and present-moment awareness. She draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Mindfulness Therapy to help people live in line with their values despite painful thoughts or emotions. She also uses Client-Centred Therapy to follow each person’s lead during sessions.

People bring many concerns to her, including stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship and intimacy-related issues, addiction, trauma and abuse, and jealousy. She also supports those coping with life changes, parenting strain, career pressure, guilt, shame and feelings of emptiness.

Her practice is collaborative and paced to the person. Lisa will work with you to set realistic goals and to build skills for managing emotions, improving relationships, and handling setbacks. To start, follow the continue button on this profile and complete the short matching questionnaire.

How therapeutic approaches translate to online work

Lisa draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Client-Centred Therapy in her work. ACT helps people notice unhelpful thought patterns and commit to actions that match their values, which can be useful for anxiety, shame, and relationship issues. Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening, empathy and following the person’s lead, creating space to talk about painful experiences such as grief, trauma and feelings of emptiness.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will work collaboratively to decide which methods suit your goals and preferences. Together you can try different techniques and adjust the focus as your needs change.

Session formats are not specified in the biography, so please confirm current session options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove the need to travel to an appointment. Many people find remote sessions help them keep continuity of support while juggling family, work or study commitments.