Lisa Howarth , BACP

Lisa Howarth is a counsellor and trainee psychosexual and relational psychotherapist who offers online therapy for anxiety, self-worth, relationships, trauma, neurodivergence and life transitions. She holds BACP membership - the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy - and brings a warm, down-to-earth manner to remote sessions. Lisa welcomes people from all walks of life and works with a wide range of concerns, including grief, low mood, anxiety and persistent patterns such as people-pleasing, self-blame or emotional disconnection.

She practises in a person-centred, trauma-informed way and is neurodiversity-aware, with an active commitment as an LGBTQIA+ ally. Lisa supports exploration of boundaries, attachment and unmet needs, helping to gently build trust, self-esteem and self-compassion. She also works with trauma and shame, offering a steady, sensitive space for experiences that can be difficult to speak about, and supports male and female survivors of sexual abuse.

As a trainee psychosexual and relational therapist, Lisa helps partners communicate more openly, recognise recurring patterns and find ways to reconnect both emotionally and sexually. Her approach emphasises collaboration, curiosity and practical steps toward clearer communication and healthier relationships.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Support

Lisa Howarth draws on client-centred work to place the person and their experience at the heart of therapy - this approach focuses on active listening, empathy and supporting clients to find their own solutions, which can help with low self-esteem, relationship difficulties and life transitions. She also uses trauma-focused methods that attend to the effects of traumatic events on emotions, behaviour and relationships, offering steady, gradual ways to process difficult experiences and reduce their impact on daily life. Mindfulness therapy is another tool she may use - it involves simple attention and breathing practices to help people notice thoughts and feelings without judgement, which can ease anxiety and improve emotional regulation.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Lisa works collaboratively with each person to identify the methods that best match their needs, goals and preferences. She discusses options openly and adapts the work as trust and insight develop.

Online therapy with Lisa is delivered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging, providing flexibility for people with busy schedules, mobility limits or those living at a distance. These formats make it easier to access licensed professionals from different locations and to continue therapy in ways that fit everyday life.