mEET LISA

Derbyshire Psychotherapist

Hi I’m Lisa…

Some Things About Me…

  • I am a deeply curious, life-long learner.

  • I love deep and meaningful conversations with likeminded people.

  • I have my own psychological blind spots and emotional tender spots too. We are all evolving.

  • I’m a champion for individuality and people being themselves. I don’t ascribe to the belief that we have to be one thing or another.

  • I don’t fit into ‘societal norms’ boxes and never have. I haven’t hot any life milestones at the time you were ‘meant to’.

  • I’m a fan of the aged and worn; people and things that are a little bit faded and lived in is my vibe.

  • My first job was designing socks and my second was developing chocolates. I still have a deep love for both.

  • I love getting lost in cheese, books and tiny independent coffee shops off the beaten track.

  • I think Ibiza is a misunderstood island. You might not agree. It has my heart (I met my husband and got married there).

I’m a modern trauma informed therapist for complex times, and this is what I know to be true. You’re not having a hard time because you’re doing something wrong. You’re having a hard time because what you’ve experienced is hard and what you’re going through now is hard. And I am guessing you have been mostly trying to navigate this alone.

Although I am a big believer in keeping things simple it’s impossible to avoid how complex, nuanced and unique each of our experiences are. I help guide you to safely unpack this to make sense of what’s going on for you. We explore what’s tripping you up and getting in the way.

I work from a bespoke cabin in my garden. This calming space will become an important part of your therapy as you gain a deeper understanding of yourself and re discover a sense of self-regard and self-worth.

“Be not afraid of growing slowly; be afraid of only standing still” Chinese Proverb