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Lisa Tabanivesikula, NCPS

Calm, practical support for anxiety and stress

4 years in practice · based in United Kingdom · sessions in English · online sessions

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About Lisa

Lisa Tabanivesikula welcomes people who are feeling overwhelmed by stress or anxiety and who want practical support. She uses a calm, conversational style and aims to make sessions straight‑forward. Lisa works to help people sleep better, manage mood, and tackle day‑to‑day worries.

She also supports those coping with grief, trauma, addictions and questions about identity and relationships. Lisa describes herself as a pluralistic counsellor who draws on several approaches to meet each person where they are.

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Background and approach

That means she will tailor conversations and techniques to what helps most in the moment. Sessions often focus on small, manageable steps rather than big theory talks. People can expect a warm room for honest conversation and practical planning.

She blends client‑centred listening with elements of cognitive behavioural work to spot unhelpful thinking and try new patterns. Hypnotherapy and psychodynamic ideas may be used when relevant to look at deeper habits or memories. Solution‑focused techniques are brought in when clients want faster, goal‑directed change.

With four years of experience and the NCPS credential, Lisa practices from the United Kingdom and offers online sessions for clients who live elsewhere. She holds straightforward conversations about what someone hopes to gain and adapts sessions as needs change. Her aim is to help people build coping skills and clearer choices.

People who want to explore career concerns, body image, chronic illness, or young adult issues will find a practical approach. Lisa also supports those dealing with workplace strain, money worries, or recovery after abuse. She keeps work grounded and focused on what will help next.

How this counsellor uses different approaches online

Lisa uses client‑centred work to place the person's concerns at the heart of therapy. That approach means listening deeply and following what the client brings, helping them set the pace and focus for sessions. Cognitive behavioural therapy, or CBT, is used to spot and test unhelpful thoughts and to try practical exercises that change behaviour and reduce anxiety.

Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the process. Lisa will talk with each person about their goals and preferences and then suggest techniques that might help. This is a collaborative decision and can change as progress is made or priorities shift.

Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat or text‑based messaging to make therapy fit into busy lives. Video calls allow face‑to‑face conversation and visual cues, while phone sessions can work well when bandwidth or hands‑free time is needed. Live chat or messaging suits short check‑ins, daily coaching or people who prefer typed conversation. These options aim to make therapy easier to access and to fit around work, childcare and travel.
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Questions people ask

What issues does this counsellor help with?
Lisa supports people with stress, anxiety, sleep problems, low mood and self‑esteem. She also works with concerns such as addiction, grief, trauma, relationship and intimacy issues, eating and body image, career and workplace problems, and ADHD.
What is the therapy style like?
Her style is calm, interactive and practical. Sessions focus on empathic listening and offering techniques to change thinking patterns and behaviour.
How much experience does she have?
She has four years of experience working as a counsellor. That time has included supporting people through life changes, trauma, and mental health concerns.
What credentials and location are listed?
She holds the NCPS credential and is based in the United Kingdom.
Are sessions available in other languages or countries?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.
Which session formats are offered?
Lisa offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text‑based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.
How does pricing work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin therapy?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

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Experience
4 years
Licensed
Languages
English

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