Lisa McDermott

I currently have availability for new clients.

My normal working days are Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday.

Life can feel ever changing, and difficulties can arise at any point. At other times we may feel ‘stuck’, and not be able to move forward as we might wish. Challenges present in many forms such as loss, bereavement, physical and mental health issues, work, or relationship problems. Or we may experience new or familiar feelings or emotions such as low mood, anxiety or stress, which may be uncomfortable or confusing.

Counselling will provide you a safe space for you to voice your thoughts, feelings, emotions, without judgement or fear of offending those you care about, or work with or know socially. It is a place for you to be you, without the masks you sometimes have to wear when you pretend everything is okay.

I am able to help you to gain a greater understanding and awareness of yourself, your relationship with others, and the situations that your life presents.

I am a qualified registered Humanistic Counsellor and life coach. Before qualifying as a counsellor and coach, I was a qualified registered nurse for 30 years.  I worked in hospital, community and general practice and supported people with a wide range of physical and mental health problems and other life issues. 

I am a calm, warm and very caring person. I can offer an accepting space for you to bring your feelings and issues, and will work with you confidentially and respectfully. I offer counselling adapted to you, your needs and the challenges you face. I can use a range of different approaches, including creative exercises, depending on your needs. I can also offer coaching, either as part of your counselling or by itself. 

I offer counselling for age 18+, by online video link, telephone or in person (in the Southampton / Hedge End area). 

See my website for more information

I offer face to face appointments in Hedge End and phone or video appointments to anyone in the UK.

Counselling

As a humanistic counsellor I believe that we each have the potential to grow and change in positive ways. I can use a range of approaches according to your needs:

As a counsellor, I have worked with people with many different issues, including anxiety, stress, depression, burnout, relationship issues, work issues, life choices etc. I have experience working with people with long term health conditions, including Chronic Fatigue/ME and long COVID, and with people who are neurodiverse. I also have experience of helping those who are affected by issues faced by someone close to them, including the issues above and gender identity/transgender issues.

Coaching

I am able to offer coaching either as part of counselling or by itself. Coaching supports people to unlock their potential, to identify and achieve goals, and to develop their personal capabilities, effectiveness, and interpersonal skills.

I provide a free 20-minute telephone initial consultation to see if we feel the right fit for each other. This means do you feel comfortable with me and can I help you with the issue for which you are seeking therapy.

I currently have availability for new clients.

My normal working days are Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday.

Life can feel ever changing, and difficulties can arise at any point. At other times we may feel ‘stuck’, and not be able to move forward as we might wish. Challenges present in many forms such as loss, bereavement, physical and mental health issues, work, or relationship problems. Or we may experience new or familiar feelings or emotions such as low mood, anxiety or stress, which may be uncomfortable or confusing.

Counselling will provide you a safe space for you to voice your thoughts, feelings, emotions, without judgement or fear of offending those you care about, or work with or know socially. It is a place for you to be you, without the masks you sometimes have to wear when you pretend everything is okay.

I am able to help you to gain a greater understanding and awareness of yourself, your relationship with others, and the situations that your life presents.

I am a qualified registered Humanistic Counsellor and life coach. Before qualifying as a counsellor and coach, I was a qualified registered nurse for 30 years. I worked in hospital, community and general practice and supported people with a wide range of physical and mental health problems and other life issues.

I am a calm, warm and very caring person. I can offer an accepting space for you to bring your feelings and issues, and will work with you confidentially and respectfully. I offer counselling adapted to you, your needs and the challenges you face. I can use a range of different approaches, including creative exercises, depending on your needs. I can also offer coaching, either as part of your counselling or by itself.

I offer counselling for age 18+, by online video link, telephone or in person (in the Southampton / Hedge End area).

See my website for more information

I offer face to face appointments in Hedge End and phone or video appointments to anyone in the UK.

Counselling

As a humanistic counsellor I believe that we each have the potential to grow and change in positive ways. I can use a range of approaches according to your needs:

As a counsellor, I have worked with people with many different issues, including anxiety, stress, depression, burnout, relationship issues, work issues, life choices etc. I have experience working with people with long term health conditions, including Chronic Fatigue/ME and long COVID, and with people who are neurodiverse. I also have experience of helping those who are affected by issues faced by someone close to them, including the issues above and gender identity/transgender issues.

Coaching

I am able to offer coaching either as part of counselling or by itself. Coaching supports people to unlock their potential, to identify and achieve goals, and to develop their personal capabilities, effectiveness, and interpersonal skills.

I provide a free 20-minute telephone initial consultation to see if we feel the right fit for each other. This means do you feel comfortable with me and can I help you with the issue for which you are seeking therapy.