Lisa McAndrew, NCPS

Lisa McAndrew is a UK-based, licensed therapist who holds the NCPS credential and brings seven years of clinical experience supporting people through stress, anxiety, grief, loss, and depression. She prioritizes an open, nonjudgmental atmosphere where thoughts and feelings can be shared honestly, and she works alongside clients to create a safe space for exploration and healing.

Recognizing that reaching out for therapy takes courage, Lisa affirms each person’s first step and focuses on building trust and clarity around goals. Her style blends attentive listening with practical tools tailored to the individual, helping clients develop coping strategies for everyday challenges and major life transitions. She emphasizes empathy, steady support, and respect while helping people make sense of difficult emotions and move forward at a manageable pace.

Clients can expect a calm, collaborative approach that balances validation with actionable steps, with interventions chosen to suit personal needs and preferences. Lisa is committed to meeting clients where they are and guiding them toward greater emotional balance and resilience.

Therapeutic approaches for accessible online care

Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes a respectful, empathetic relationship where the client guides the pace and focus of sessions. This approach is useful for people who need a supportive space to explore emotions, build self-understanding, and work through life changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors, and is often used to address anxiety, depression, and stress with practical strategies for day-to-day coping.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Lisa will collaborate with each person to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. She works alongside clients to adapt techniques over time, drawing on different approaches as appropriate so the plan evolves with progress.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to connect - video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging - which can make it easier to fit support into work, family, or travel schedules. For many people, remote sessions increase accessibility and consistency, allowing ongoing work with licensed professionals and therapists regardless of location.