Lisa

Mx Lisa Hayter

Professional Counselor

“I am an experienced Counsellor who has been working with adults and young people for many years especially within LGBTQIA+ community. My work is GSRD informed (Gender, Sexuality and Relationship Diversity).”

About Me

I am a qualified Counsellor and an Accredited Member of the BACP* and a qualified Clinical Counselling Supervisor, including Online and Telephone Work. I have been working in therapeutic counselling settings for many years. At present, I work in Private Practice from Farringdon and New Cross Gate. I also work on-line or on the phone. My work is GSRD informed (Gender, Sexuality and Relationship Diversity). I am Queer and gender fluid.

Approach

My aim is to provide a supportive, non-judgemental, confidential and safe environment for you to share your story and be heard. I see my counselling role as hopefully guiding you towards your own answers and uncovering your own truths.
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Basic Information

Services

After starting my working life as an actor, I began my counselling journey 35 years ago as a Samaritan volunteer and spent 10 years working as a Counselling Supervisor at ChildLine. I managed METRO charity's LGBTQ+ Counselling service for 11-25 year olds as well as supporting the volunteer counsellors and clients across the Over 25 service. I am a member of the Gendered Intelligence Network for Therapists and Counsellors. I am also a qualified teacher.

Services Offered:

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    Counseling

    A form of talk therapy providing a safe, confidential space to explore feelings, thoughts, and behaviours with a trained professional.

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Works With:

  • •Adults
  • •Individuals

Area of Expertise

Scope of Practice:

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    Abuse

    Emotional, physical, or sexual mistreatment by another person that causes lasting psychological harm and disrupts a person's sense of safety.

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    Grief & Loss

    The emotional, physical, and psychological response to the death of a loved one or another significant loss.

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    Personal Development

    The ongoing process of self-awareness, self-improvement, and reaching one's potential, pursued not because something is wrong but to live more fully.

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    LGBTQI+ Support

    The unique psychological experiences of LGBTQI+ individuals, including identity exploration, coming out, discrimination, minority stress, and relationship dynamics.

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    Online Therapy

    Therapy sessions conducted over video call, phone, or secure messaging, using the same professional methods delivered remotely.

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    Relationship Issues

    Difficulties in romantic relationships, including communication problems, trust breakdowns, conflict patterns, or uncertainty about the relationship's future.

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Professional Title:

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    Professional Counselor

    A counselor qualified to provide professional mental health counselling services.

Qualifications

LC & CTA

London South Bank University

Open University

Registrations

British Association for Counseling and Psychotherapy (BACP)

MBACP-Accredited

Memberships

British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP)

Service Area

Lisa Hayter Counselling

In-person & Online

Farringdon

London, Greater London

United Kingdom