Lisa Oxley

Lisa Oxley is a counsellor with 10 years of practice in the United Kingdom. She helps people who are struggling with stress, anxiety, depression and grief, as well as eating and food-related issues and addiction. She also supports those facing relationship strain, anger, trauma and parenting pressures. Her approach treats the person, not just the problem, and she encourages clients to use their own strengths as part of recovery.

Oxley offers straightforward, goal-focused conversations. She sees the person in front of her as the expert on their life and works alongside them to set steps that feel realistic. Sessions focus on what someone wants to change and practical ways to get there. This can include coping plans for day-to-day stress and clearer ways to manage emotions.

Her experience includes work with people affected by family problems, codependency, caregiver stress, and issues arising from separation or blended family situations. She can also support people dealing with guilt, shame, emptiness and problems linked to substance use. This breadth of experience informs a flexible, person-centred way of working.

Clients can expect a calm, respectful space to talk and to set achievable goals. Oxley aims to help people identify patterns that keep them stuck and to develop small, steady changes that build relief over time. She encourages each person to notice their progress along the way.

Taking the first step can feel daunting, and Oxley acknowledges that courage. She asks new clients to use the Start Therapy button to begin a short matching questionnaire and then schedule sessions according to her availability. Sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.

Approaches that guide online sessions

Two evidence-based approaches commonly used in similar practice are described here in plain terms. A person-centred approach focuses on listening and understanding the client’s own priorities, helping them to name goals and build on existing strengths. It is useful for support with anxiety, low mood and relationship difficulties.

Behavioural techniques involve identifying unhelpful patterns and then trying small practical changes to test what improves daily life. These methods can help with managing stress, responding to cravings in addiction, and reshaping eating-related habits.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. The therapist will work together with the client to decide which techniques suit their needs, goals and preferences. That choice can change as progress is made and different issues come up.

If you are considering online therapy, check the current session options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy week and to keep continuity when life is changeable. It also supports shorter check-ins, reduced travel time and the ability to join a session from a familiar local setting, all of which can help therapy fit around everyday life.