Lisa Wan, BACP

Lisa Wan is a fully qualified and insured counsellor who is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP), the professional body for counsellors and psychotherapists in the United Kingdom. She works in line with the BACP Ethical Framework and continues her professional development through monthly clinical supervision and ongoing training.

Over a seven-year period she provided counselling for Leicester Women’s Counselling Centre and for First Step, an organisation that supports male survivors of sexual abuse and rape. Lisa has developed extensive experience working with anxiety, depression and complex trauma, and regularly attends CPD workshops and specialised training to enhance her practice.

Her therapeutic journey began with a qualification as a Holistic Therapist in 1998, a background that informed her focus on general wellbeing and practical care. Over time she observed that the conversational element of sessions often produced meaningful change, as she offered a safe, empathic, caring and non-judgemental space for people to explore difficult issues.

Initially trained in person-centred counselling, Lisa now describes her work as integrative and holistically tailored to each person’s needs. She combines her holistic roots with counselling skills to support people facing emotional distress and life challenges.

Therapeutic approaches and online support

Lisa Wan draws on client-centred and trauma-focused work alongside mindfulness-based techniques to support people online. Client-centred therapy focuses on creating a warm, empathic, non-judgemental space where the person leads the pace and focus of sessions - it helps with emotional processing, self-esteem and relationship concerns. Trauma-focused therapy offers structured ways to understand and work through the impact of traumatic experiences, helping people reduce distress and build coping strategies. Mindfulness therapy teaches simple attention and breathing practices that can reduce anxious reactivity and support emotional regulation in day-to-day life.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process and Lisa Wan works collaboratively with each person to identify what fits best. She discusses goals, preferences and practical needs and adapts methods so the work feels tailored and manageable.

Online therapy with Lisa is available by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging, offering flexibility to fit work, family and mobility needs. These options make it easier for people to access registered professionals and continue consistent therapy when in-person sessions are difficult, while keeping the focus on effective, person-centred support.