Lisa Howarth , BACP

Lisa Howarth, MBACP (Member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy), practices as a counsellor and trainee psychosexual and relational psychotherapist offering online support for anxiety, self-worth, relationships, trauma, neurodivergence, and life transitions. She brings a warm, down-to-earth presence to sessions and creates a calm space for people who are navigating grief, low mood, persistent self-blame, people-pleasing, or a sense of emotional disconnection. Her approach focuses on helping people reconnect with their needs and rebuild trust in themselves and others.

She works in a person-centred way, attentive to attachment, boundaries, and unmet needs, and offers trauma-informed care for those carrying painful experiences or shame. Lisa supports exploration of identity, relationships, and sexuality, including desire, pleasure, boundaries, and intimacy, and is an LGBTQIA+ ally. She provides a steady, sensitive setting for survivors of sexual abuse and for people finding it difficult to speak about intimate or distressing experiences.

As a trainee psychosexual and relational therapist, she also works with partners to improve communication, uncover repeating patterns, and reconnect emotionally and sexually. Her practice is neurodiversity-aware and suited to people seeking practical strategies alongside empathetic listening as they work through life changes and relationship challenges.

Therapeutic Approaches for Online Support

Lisa Howarth draws on client-centred therapy to place the person's experience at the heart of the work, creating a respectful space where clients are supported to explore feelings, values, and choices. This approach suits people seeking empathetic listening and greater self-understanding in areas such as relationships, self-esteem, and life transitions.

She also integrates trauma-focused therapy to help people gently process and make sense of distressing events, using strategies that aim to reduce reactivity and build safety within the therapeutic relationship. This can be helpful for those carrying shame, past abuse, or ongoing trauma-related challenges.

In addition, cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) tools are used to identify unhelpful thoughts and patterns and to develop practical steps for managing anxiety, low mood, and everyday stress. These methods can complement longer-term relational or trauma work.

Finding the right approach is part of the process - Lisa works collaboratively with each person to decide which methods best fit their needs, goals, and preferences. She adapts the pace and focus over time so therapy remains relevant and supportive.

Online therapy offers flexible access to licensed professionals and therapists by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, making it easier to fit support into busy lives, manage energy levels, and maintain continuity of care across locations.