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Lisa McAndrew

Counsellor profile

Lisa McAndrew, NCPS

United Kingdom

Counsellor - Anger and Anxiety

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Key details

  • CredentialsNCPS
  • RegistrationNCPS, United Kingdom / NCS17-05229
  • Experience7 years
  • LanguagesEnglish
  • LocationUnited Kingdom

About

  • Client‑centred listening
  • CBT techniques
  • Solution focus

About Lisa

Lisa McAndrew is a counsellor registered with NCPS and has seven years of professional experience in the United Kingdom. She helps people who are struggling with stress, anxiety, grief, depression and anger. Lisa also supports clients facing issues with relationships, addiction, sleep and self‑esteem.

Her approach is straightforward and practical. Sessions focus on talking through what is happening now, spotting patterns that keep problems going, and testing small changes that can make daily life easier. She blends client‑centred listening with techniques from cognitive behavioural therapy and solution‑focused work to keep sessions grounded and goal oriented.

Lisa also uses hypnotherapy alongside talking therapies when clients want to try a different way to shift habits or reduce physical tension. She explains each option and checks that a method feels comfortable before using it. The emphasis is on clear steps rather than jargon, so clients know what to expect from each meeting.

People who come to Lisa often want help with concrete problems - getting less reactive, coping better at work, managing grief, or reducing urges linked to addictions. She works collaboratively to set priorities and practises simple tools together in session. Progress is measured in small, practical changes that fit into a client's everyday life.

If you want to begin, the usual first step is to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule an initial session. Lisa accepts international clients and conducts work in English.

How sessions work

Approaches you can try in online sessions

Client‑centred therapy focuses on listening and reflecting what matters to the client. It helps people talk through strong feelings and feel understood while deciding what to work on next.

Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts, feelings and actions link together. It helps with anger, anxiety, low mood and unhelpful habits by testing small behaviour changes and shifting thinking patterns.

Hypnotherapy is a different way of working using guided relaxation and focused attention to address habits, physical tension and some anxiety symptoms. It is offered alongside talking therapies when clients want an alternative approach.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss options and agree on methods based on your needs, goals and preferences. That means trying one thing and adjusting if it does not fit, rather than committing to a single path up front.

Confirm the exact session formats before you book, as the biography does not list them. Online sessions can make it easier to fit meetings into a busy week, allow for shorter check‑ins when time is tight, and remove travel time so people can use a break from work or manage childcare more easily. Registered or accredited professionals use online work to keep therapy practical and focused on changes that matter in everyday life.

Areas of focus

Areas of expertise

Also works with

AddictionsLGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersAnger managementBipolar disorder

Additional focus areas

Adoption and foster careAttachment issuesCodependencyDissociationDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesFamily problemsObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPhobiasSelf-harmSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)HypnotherapySolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

7+ years

Listed in

United Kingdom

Languages

English

Questions

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does she help with?

She supports people with stress, anxiety, grief, depression and anger, along with issues such as addiction, sleep problems and relationship strain.

What is her therapy style like?

She uses a straightforward, practical style that combines listening with goal‑focused techniques and small behavioural experiments.

How much experience does she have?

She has seven years of professional experience working with a range of emotional and behavioural concerns.

Which credential and location apply?

She is registered with NCPS and practices in the United Kingdom.

Can I work with her if I live outside the UK?

Yes, she accepts international clients and conducts sessions in English.

What session formats are offered?

The original biography does not list specific session formats; confirm current session options before booking.

How much do sessions cost?

Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.

How do I get started?

Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.

Details come from information the counsellor supplied to BetterHelp. A registration can be checked with the body that issued it.

Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If anyone is unsafe, use the crisis numbers.

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Lisa McAndrew

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