I am a compassionate psychologist with over 15 years of experience. My approach is rooted in warmth and genuine curiosity, creating a space where your experiences are met with compassion rather than judgment. Together, we will explore the together to gain a deeper understanding of the difficulties you face, laying the groundwork for meaningful change. I work relationally using an integration of different therapy modalities including, compassion focused therapy, EMDR and CBT.
I believe that we have the resources within us to help face the difficulties we experience in our lives. I help people find their inner resources so that they can start to make more healthy choices in life and overcome obstacles that they may be facing. Most important is to provide a secure, confidential and supportive environment where you feel heard, held, and empowered to heal.
I offer individual psychological therapy to adults.
People seek therapy for various reasons. Some are experiencing depression, anxiety, relationship difficulties or difficulties arising from trauma(s). Others would like the opportunity to have the space to reflect and explore certain issues in a non-judgmental empathic environment. Whatever the reason you may be seeking therapy at this moment in time, you can get in touch with me.
“There is no greater agony than bearing an untold story inside you” Maya Angelou
Experience in treating:
– depression
– low self esteem
– adjustment to health conditions
– anxiety disorders (panic disorder, phobias, obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD), generalised anxiety disorder (GAD), post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and health anxiety.
–life transitions: becoming a parent, divorce, retirement
– stress, bereavement or other difficult life events.
To arrange an appointment, ask questions or discuss how I may be able to help you, please get in touch by email info@drlisadasilva.com. I aim to respond within 72 hours. Please check your spam if you do not receive a reply. I look forward to hearing from you.
Professional Background
I have experience working for the NHS in various settings including Clinical Health, Occupational Health, Women’s Health, Primary Care, In-patient and Community Mental Health Teams. This means I can provide an individual client focused approach to the difficulties you are facing.
Qualifications and Training
- Professional Doctorate in Counselling Psychology (DPsych), City University, London
- Postgraduate Diploma in Evidence Based Psychological Therapies, Reading University
- BSc (Hons) Psychology with Clinical Psychology [First], Kent University, Canterbury
- Eye Movement and Desensitisation Reprocessing (EMDR) Trained
- Introduction to Clinical Supervision, Oxford Institute of Clinical Psychology Training, Oxford University
Professional Memberships
- Health and Care Professionals Council (HCPC)
- British Psychological Society (BPS)
- Registered Applied Psychology Practice Supervisor (RAPPS)
- Member of EMDR Association UK
Dr Lisa Da Silva 