Lisa McAndrew

Lisa McAndrew is a counsellor who supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, grief and depression. She also helps with eating and food-related issues, relationship concerns, addiction, and problems sleeping. Lisa aims to make the first step easier for anyone who feels unsure about starting therapy.

She creates a calm, non-judgemental space where clients can talk through thoughts and feelings. Sessions are intended to feel straightforward and practical, with time to focus on what matters most to the person sitting in front of her.

Lisa uses a mix of approaches tailored to each person. She draws on client-centred ways of working to listen and reflect, and uses cognitive behavioural ideas when people want to change unhelpful thoughts and habits. Solution-focused work helps to set small, achievable goals between sessions.

Her background includes seven years of professional experience and registration with NCPS. That experience has included supporting people through life changes, attachment and adoption issues, and concerns such as compulsions and codependency.

People who come to Lisa often want practical steps as well as emotional support. She works at a measured pace, encouraging self-compassion and steady progress. If you are thinking about therapy, she asks you to choose the Start Therapy button and complete a short matching questionnaire to begin the process.

How these approaches translate to online counselling

Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening and reflecting back what a person says so they feel understood; it is useful for building trust and working through grief, low self-esteem and relationship worries. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) looks at patterns of thought and behaviour and helps people try small experiments to change unhelpful habits, which can help with anxiety, depression and some eating concerns.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss your goals and preferences and suggest which methods to try first. This decision is reviewed as you go so the plan can change if something does not feel helpful.

The original biography does not list which online session formats are used, so please confirm the available options before booking. Many people find online work helpful because it can fit into busy days, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Others prefer longer sessions for deeper discussion. Talk with the therapist when you match to agree the practical arrangements that best suit your routine and needs.