About Me
My name is Lisa Holben
I have worked and volunteered for various charities, and have experience in Further and Higher Education. Following this, I trained as a counsellor, working in a placement with both adults and young people.
Having previously trained and worked with the charity NCT (National Childbirth Trust), I have specialist experience 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 extended my training and practice to include Couples Counselling and I feel privileged to be able to offer a space where couples can learn to communicate effectively with each other, whether this is addressing long established patterns of behaviour, relationship fractures, conflict or just deepening their connection.
Education
Certificate in Counselling Skills
University of Chichester
Certificate in Counselling Studies
CPCAB West Sussex Counselling Training
BACP Approved Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling
CPCAB West Sussex Counselling Training
DipHE Antenatal Education
University of Bedfordshire
Baby Loss and Bereavement Training
Sands Professional Counsellor Training
Certificate in Couples Counselling
The Counselling Academy
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 training, seminars, and conferences. Some areas of additional training I have undertaken include, Neurodiversity, Grief, Baby Loss, Children and Young People, Safeguarding, Self-injury and suicidal ideation, Equality and Diversity, PREVENT.
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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 Injury and Suicidal Ideation.