Lisa Swinney

Hi, my name is Lisa. I’m a trainee counselling psychologist. People describe me as warm, trustworthy and open-minded. I started my career as a solicitor and then worked in theatre so I have an understanding of both corporate and creative environments. For the last five years I’ve worked in mental health, with a workplace stress intervention and delivering therapy in community settings.

I’ve had the privilege of supporting people with a range of challenges. People feeling stuck, lacking purpose, anxious, low, self-critical, overwhelmed. People experiencing loss. People navigating workplace and relationship issues. People wanting an opportunity to talk and understand themselves better.

I aim to create a supportive, non-judgmental environment where we can explore what brings you to therapy. There is no set template or pace. The experience will be tailored around you. Whatever you bring, I want you to feel able to speak without a filter and to feel deeply heard and understood. I know from my own therapy how transformative that can be.

It can feel daunting beginning therapy but I hope you’ll find me a reassuring and empathetic guide on that journey.