Lisa Williamson - Hove

Therapist Directory Listing Category: Psychotherapists and Counsellors

About the Therapist

About the therapist:

I am a qualified humanistic therapist (level 7) and member of the British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). I have been working in private practice for a number of years, supporting clients with a diverse range of presenting concerns, including survivors of domestic violence, grief and bereavement, trauma, anxiety/depression as well as intersecting aspects of identity. Prior to training as a psychotherapeutic counsellor, I worked as a Speech and Language Therapist for adults within the NHS, mainly in acute hospital settings.

Sexual identity:

Bi- | Pansexual
Other
Queer

Gender identity: Female

Gender history: As assigned at birth

Non-monogamy: No

Intersex: No

Neurodivergent: No

Personal pronouns: she/her

Qualifications - Links to websites:

I completed a Postgraduate Diploma in Humanistic Counselling & Psychotherapy (level 7) at the University of Brighton.I am a registered member of the BACP (394544)

I have a postgraduate diploma in Clinical Communication Studies (City University) and graduated in 1996 with an MA (Hons) in Psychology (University of Glasgow)

I am currently undertaking two courses:

Professional Certificate in Psychosexual Therapy, Contemporary Institute of Clinical Sexology (completion June 2026)
Certificate in Working With Couples

Qualifications - Additional:

Award	Awarding body	Year of award

Experience and approach:

My approach privileges the therapeutic relationship as a vehicle for meaning-making, healing and authentic change, within yourself and your significant relationships. Working collaboratively, I will draw on different modalities according to your unique needs, and I will endeavour to meet you where you are, with curiosity, compassion and acceptance. As a humanistic therapist, I believe in your capacity for personal growth and consider you to be the expert on your lived experience. I am interested in how your early attachments and experiences have shaped the here-and-now, as well as the impact of societal and cultural messaging, such as those surrounding gender and sex. Together, we can get to know how it really feels to be you in the world today, in your mind and body, and with all your different parts. Since qualifying four years ago, I have become passionate about the field of sexology. I am currently participating in further professional training to enable me to support individuals and couples with psychosexual and relationship concerns. I work inclusively and sensitively with people with marginalised identities who are likely to have experienced systemic oppression and even violence. I welcome all clients age 18+. I look forward to hearing from you.Warmest,Lisa (she/her)

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