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About Me

My name is Lisa Holben

Thank you for your interest in learning more about me. Like everyone, I am composed of multiple parts; I am not only a Counsellor but also a daughter, sister, wife, mother, and friend. My experience have shaped who I am today and guided me to this career.

 

I was incredibly lucky to receive support from various individuals and charities, while overcoming my own hurdles, and their kindness, compassion, and empathy have been life-changing. However, I'm aware that not everyone has this experience. I consider it a privilege to be part of my client's journey and believe passionately in the transformative power of counselling and psychotherapy.

I have worked and volunteered for various charities, and have experience in Further and Higher Education.  Following this, I trained as a counsellor, working with both adults and young people (14+).

 

Having previously trained and worked with the charity NCT (National Childbirth Trust), an area of particular interest has always been in supporting  parents and parents to be, during the perinatal period, who may have experienced perinatal depression, birth trauma, or bereavement, and those navigating family life.

 

I have also found my work with young people interesting. This generation is facing a mental health crisis, experiencing life at an ever increasing pace, so I find it rewarding to be able to offer that space  where they have the opportunity to learn how to process their emotions and develop the tools they need as they go out into this changing world.

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Education

Level 2 Counselling Skills

University of Chichester

Level 3 Counselling Studies

CPCAB West Sussex Counselling Training

BACP Approved Level 4 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling

CPCAB West Sussex Counselling Training

Additional Training:

I am committed to continually investing in my personal and professional growth to guarantee that I provide my clients with the highest quality, most knowledgeable service. I stay current by keeping up with relevant research papers and by attending trainings, seminars, and conferences. Some areas of additional training I have undertaken include, Neurodiversity, Grief, Perinatal Loss, Children and Young People, Safeguarding, Equality and Diversity, PREVENT.

Experience:

I have worked with a range of presenting issues, including: Anxiety and Stress, Depression, Relationship Issues​, Family Issues, Childhood Related Problems, Peer Relationships, Confidence and Low Self-Esteem, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD), Generalised Anxiety Disorder (GAD)​, Panic Disorder, Postnatal Depression (PND), Abuse, Bereavement and Loss, Miscarriage, Work Related Issues​, Sexual Issues​, Living with Long-Term Illness, Self harm and Suicidal Ideation.

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