Lisa Matthias is a Counselling Psychologist. She completed her doctorate in Counselling Psychology at University of East London after having completed her bachelors in Psychology at Coventry University and a MSc in Psychological Research Methods at the University of Leicester. Over the last number of years, Lisa has experience working in the NHS where she has delivered evidence-based approaches for both adults and children, experiencing a wide range of mental health difficulties.
Lisa has worked with individuals experiencing anxiety, depression, relationship issues, generalised anxiety disorder, social anxiety disorder, panic disorder, trauma, personality disorders, and phobias, as well as individuals with a diagnosis of bipolar disorder, psychosis, and post-traumatic stress disorder. She also has experience working with individuals diagnosed with ADHD and ASC.
She draws upon Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Psychodynamic therapy and Compassion-Focused Therapy (CFT). She also has experience delivering MBCT groups.