Psychotherapy
What would it be like to feel that you can accept yourself truly and fully, as you are, right now? What would it be like to not feel weighed down by the past anymore? Therapy can help you step into a different life, a life that feels lighter and more hopeful.
Even if you've sought support previously through the NHS or counsellling, you may still feel you are not where you want to be. Therapy offers a pathway to empowerment – this can include feeling able to work out and set boundaries that protect your inner peace, cultivating a work - life balance that makes room for both joy and success, handling life’s ups and downs with greater confidence and self-reliance.
How does Psychotherapy work?
Psychotherapy is not a quick fix! Rather, it is a relational based treatment - a psychological therapy which works through the fostering of a collaborative professional relationship between therapist and client. I offer open and non time-pressured work to individuals in Salisbury aged 18 and over. Together, we will work on uncovering your - sometimes unconscious - patterns of thought and how these were created. Through this process we will aim to explore what you may want to keep, and what you would prefer to change. This therapy can be life changing (imagine realizing one day a sense of self you didn’t know was possible!). That said, it takes courage, commitment and persistence—but the impact can be truly long-lasting.
I have experience successfully supporting individuals dealing with:
Anxiety: Constant feelings of being on edge, panic attacks, hyper-vigilance, or feeling "jumpy" without clear cause. Please know that over time it is often possible to move from this to feeling calm, relaxed and energised.
Low Self-Esteem: Staying in situations or relationships where you’re not valued or appreciated. You can become more assured of yourself and your worth, which naturally over time will change the situations you are willing to stay in.
Low Mood & Depression: Struggling with a sense of emptiness, a lack of meaning, or even suicidal thoughts. It may not seem like it now, however, it is often possible to enjoy life and experience positive, uplifting feelings.
Chronic Illness: Finding it hard to keep up with everyday life as your body feels worn down over time contributing to some of the above symptoms.
Trauma Recovery: Trauma impacts us in many ways, often without us realizing its full extent. Often it’s not the event itself, but the level of support you received afterward that can shape its effect on your well-being. If you’ve experienced something that still lingers, no matter how ‘small’ it might seem, therapy can help you process it in a safe, non-judgmental space.
If you're ready to take the first step, reach out via email at info@lisamarie-therapy.co.uk or complete the online enquiry form.
I am a trainee psychotherapist currently in my fifth year of clinical study. Due to being in training, I currently offer a high value session cost of £40 per session. I offer a free 15 min introductory phone or zoom call to give you a chance to assess if working together feels like a good option.
Please note you will need to be available at a regular time each week for this therapy.
What help is available to me?
The NHS can typically offer a limited number of sessions (6 -20) in any of the therapies it provides, one of which is often Cognitive Behavioural Therapy. CBT is a structured action focused treatment aiming to help you to cope better with symptoms impacting your day-to-day life and this has a lot of evidence to support its effectiveness. Whilst this can help a great many people, it may not treat the more complex situations and it isn’t universally suitable. Locally, referrals are made to Wiltshire Talking Therapies by General Practitioners. If you feel this could be a good choice for you, please speak to your local GP first. Self-referral is also possible through their referral form which details what they cannot work with in their exclusion criteria. Due to the time limited nature of the treatment on offer through the NHS, many find that they still need further help after completing the course of sessions provided through this pathway, that is where my approach could be an option worth exploring.
Why work with me? Together with my own lived experience and journey through Psychotherapy, I am undertaking advanced clinical training as a trainee Psychotherapist and I have built up a wealth of experience working therapeutically with others since 2018 which directly informs the tailored therapy I bring to each client. I attend regular supervision from an experienced and accredited supervisor. You can read more about my specific background (which includes an academic background in Psychology) here. My therapeutic experience ranges from working for Charities, Addiction Hubs and privately delivering therapy to clients dealing with many different issues.
I also hold a Certificate in Counselling Skills awarded by the Confederation of Scottish Counselling Association (COSCA).
Psychotherapy - the different types
Why choose Psychotherapy? You can read about different types of psychotherapy here.
I am a Humanistic and Integrative Psychotherapist in my final year of advanced clinical training, following the Ethics and Code of Conduct as set out by the Humanistic and Integrative Psychotherapy College (HIPC) which is part of the UK Council for Psychotherapy (UKCP).
Find out more about my background in psychology research and counselling with charities here
The Process
I offer a free telephone consultation to discuss your needs, this will typically last approximately 15 minutes and will be at a time that suits you.
To arrange a telephone consultation, you can either complete the online enquiry form here email me at info@lisamarie-therapy.co.uk.
Following on from our initial discussion we will arrange a regular time for weekly 50 minute sessions where we will meet in person.
Sessions are £40 for 50mins with costs usually reviewed annually. I practice in person at: www.thepracticerooms.co.uk
How to find The Practice Rooms
The Practice Rooms is located fairly centrally in Salisbury above the Trussell Trust shop in Catherine Street and is accessed via a door to the right of the shop front.
There are several car parks around Salisbury, there is usually availability in the near by Culver street car park or either of the Brown Street car parks. There is also on street pay and display parking along Catherine Street. There is also a Park and Ride scheme, with more information here: Park & Ride Service