Counsellor profile
Lisa Oxley, NCPS
United Kingdom
Counsellor - Anger and relationship difficulties
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- CredentialsNCPS
- RegistrationNCPS, United Kingdom / NCS23-05940
- Experience10 years
- LanguagesEnglish
- LocationUnited Kingdom
About
- Stress and anxiety
- Addictions support
- Trigger awareness
About Lisa
Lisa Oxley is a counsellor accredited in the UK with 10 years of professional experience. She works with adults facing stress, anxiety, addictions, anger and relationship difficulties. She also supports people dealing with trauma, grief, eating concerns and challenges linked to parenting and self‑esteem.
She starts from the view that the client knows their own story. She listens for strengths and practical resources the person already has. Sessions focus on clear, manageable steps rather than abstract theory. The tone is straightforward and practical, aimed at reducing tension and improving daily coping.
Lisa uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to help people understand how anger and stress show up in their lives. She talks through patterns, helps people spot triggers, and works on skills to respond differently in heated moments. She also addresses related concerns such as addiction, relationship strain and grief where these connect with anger and stress.
Over her ten years of practice she has supported people through major life changes, separation and family problems, and the ongoing strain of caregiver roles. She will work on communication problems, feelings of emptiness, guilt and shame, and difficulties around control and codependency when these are part of the picture.
Practical steps are central to her approach. Clients can expect straightforward conversations, skill building, and help turning insights into actions. To begin, clients use the online matching questionnaire and then schedule a first session.
How sessions work
How therapeutic approaches are used in online sessions
Lisa uses evidence‑based therapeutic techniques that focus on skills people can use day to day. One common approach she uses teaches people to notice what triggers anger, to slow the automatic reaction, and to try different responses that reduce escalation. This helps with workplace frustration, snapping at loved ones, and built-up resentment.Another approach emphasises coping strategies for stress and anxiety that often sit alongside anger. These strategies include short behavioural exercises and simple breathing or grounding techniques to reduce emotional intensity before it leads to harmful acting out. They are practical steps to manage strong feelings in the moment.
Finding the right combination of methods is collaborative. The therapist will talk through what has worked and not worked before, set clear short‑term goals, and adapt techniques to the client’s needs and preferences. That collaborative process helps identify which tools fit the person’s life and challenges.
Confirm current session options before booking so you know how she offers sessions. Online work can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check‑ins when needed. It can also let someone take part from wherever they are based in the UK, making it simpler to maintain continuity between sessions.
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Experience
10+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
Which concerns does she work with?
She supports adults with stress, anxiety, addictions, anger, relationship issues, trauma and related problems like grief and self‑esteem.
What is her approach in sessions?
She uses evidence‑based therapeutic techniques and focuses on practical skills, spotting patterns, and changing responses to anger and stress.
How much experience does she have?
She has ten years of professional work experience in the UK helping people with a range of emotional and behavioural issues.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is listed with NCPS and works from the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients be seen?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I start working with her?
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.