Lisa Dobinson, BACP
Integrative humanistic therapist for relationships and change
- Relationship and family work
- Somatic and body awareness
- Couples and parenting support
About Lisa Dobinson
She is licensed in the UK and has 6 years of professional practice. Lisa works from an integrative humanistic framework, blending strands from Gestalt and person-centred approaches to create a responsive and client-led process.
Her original training in Ireland involved substantial group work, which helped her develop an attuned awareness of both spoken material and the unspoken cues expressed through body language. That somatic sensitivity informs her work and is used to gently highlight discrepancies between what is said and what the body communicates.
Lisa also trained with Relate and holds a relational qualification that supports her work with couples and families. She draws on systemic ideas to help clients spot transgenerational patterns and understand how family history can shape present-day relationships and behaviours.
She has experience with a wide range of presenting concerns, including anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, loss, and career challenges, and has worked with individuals, couples, and parent-child dyads. Committed to ongoing learning, she regularly engages in continuing professional development and seeks counselling herself to remain present and effective in the therapy room.
Lisa approaches therapy with the belief that each person is the expert on their own life. She recognises that taking the first step into therapy takes courage and aims to support clients as they manage life’s challenges.
Her original training in Ireland involved substantial group work, which helped her develop an attuned awareness of both spoken material and the unspoken cues expressed through body language. That somatic sensitivity informs her work and is used to gently highlight discrepancies between what is said and what the body communicates.
Lisa also trained with Relate and holds a relational qualification that supports her work with couples and families. She draws on systemic ideas to help clients spot transgenerational patterns and understand how family history can shape present-day relationships and behaviours.
She has experience with a wide range of presenting concerns, including anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, loss, and career challenges, and has worked with individuals, couples, and parent-child dyads. Committed to ongoing learning, she regularly engages in continuing professional development and seeks counselling herself to remain present and effective in the therapy room.
Lisa approaches therapy with the belief that each person is the expert on their own life. She recognises that taking the first step into therapy takes courage and aims to support clients as they manage life’s challenges.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Lisa Dobinson have?
Lisa Dobinson has 7 years of experience.
Is Lisa Dobinson a registered therapist?
Yes. She holds the BACP credential.
In which languages does Lisa Dobinson provide therapy?
She provides therapy in English.
Where is Lisa Dobinson located?
She is located in the United Kingdom.
How can I work with Lisa Dobinson as my therapist?
You can work with Lisa Dobinson through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Lisa Dobinson work with international clients?
Lisa Dobinson does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Lisa Dobinson cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be cancelled at any time, for any reason. For current details, just click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Just click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Integrative approaches for online therapy and relationship work
Person-centred therapy emphasises a warm, non-directive relationship in which the client’s own wisdom and goals guide the process. It is often useful for people navigating self-esteem, life transitions, depression, and anxiety, as it prioritises understanding and acceptance while helping clients explore their values and choices.
Gestalt-informed work focuses on present-moment awareness and the connection between thoughts, emotions, and bodily sensations. By drawing attention to how feelings show up in the body and in interaction, this approach can help people gain clarity about patterns that maintain distress and develop more deliberate ways of relating - particularly helpful for anxiety, intimacy issues, and emotional awareness.
Lisa also uses systemic and relational ideas to explore family patterns and transgenerational influences. This perspective supports work with couples, parenting concerns, and broader family dynamics by mapping how individual difficulties are linked to relationships and history.
Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the process - the therapist works collaboratively with each person to identify what fits best with their needs, goals, and preferences. Together they try different ways of working and adjust the focus as understanding grows.
Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions can take place by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to suit different schedules and communication styles. These options make it easier to access consistent support from registered professionals and therapists without needing to travel, helping clients maintain momentum and adapt therapy to everyday life.