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Counsellor & Psychotherapist In Bournemouth BH4 8ED, UK
Counsellor / Psychotherapist
BSc (Hons) Psych, MBPsS, Dip (Counselling) Reg. MBACP, Dip (CBT)
Counselling & Psychotherapy in Bournemouth, Poole (Dorset) & London
Specialist Therapy for Trauma, Eating Disorders, Neurodiversity & Anxiety
Welcome to My Counselling & Psychotherapy Practice | Bournemouth, Poole (Dorset), & London
A very warm welcome to my Counselling and Psychotherapy Practice.
I am Lisa Crafter MBPsS MBACP, an experienced Psychotherapist offering in-person therapy in Westbourne, Bournemouth (BH4 8ED) and online counselling and psychotherapy in London (E14), across the UK and internationally.
I understand that reaching out for support can feel like one of the hardest steps to take. Finding a therapist with whom you feel safe, understood, and able to connect can feel overwhelming. I am very glad you are here.
My aim is to offer a compassionate, confidential, and non-judgemental therapeutic space where we can gently explore the difficulties you may be experiencing and work together towards meaningful and lasting change.
I support adults (18+) experiencing a broad range of emotional difficulties, with particular specialist interest in:
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Trauma and Complex PTSD
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Eating Disorders (Anorexia Nervosa, Bulimia Nervosa, Binge Eating Disorder, ARFID and Obesity)
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Neurodiversity - Autism, ADHD, AuDHD & Dyspraxia
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Childhood Trauma and Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs)
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Grief, Bereavement and Loss
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Childhood Trauma and Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs)
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Grief, Bereavement and Loss
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Self-esteem, Perfectionism and Shame
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Emotional overwhelm and Life Transitions.
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My Specialist Interests
GAINING INSIGHT & UNDERSTANDING
Trauma, Complex PTSD & Childhood Experiences
I specialise in working with adults who have experienced developmental trauma, complex trauma, relationships, adverse childhood experiences (ACEs), and experiences that continue to affect emotional wellbeing later in life.
Together, we work towards greater understanding, emotional safety, healthier relationships, and a stronger sense of self.
Eating Disorders & ARFID Specialist Support
As a Master Practitioner trained through the National Centre for
Disorders (NCFED), I support individuals experiencing:
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Anorexia Nervosa
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Bulimia Nervosa
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Binge Eating Disorder
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ARFID (Avoidant.Restrictive Food Intake Disorder)
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Emotional and Compulsive Eating.
My approach recognises that eating difficulties are rarely just about food and often reflect deeper emotional, relational, sensory, nervous system experiences.
Neurodiversity: Autism, ADHD & AuDHD
I work with Autistic and Neurodivergent adults, including those who may identify with ADHD, AuDHD and Dyspraxia.
Therapy can support difficulties such a burnout, masking, rejection sensitivity, identity, emotional regulation, executive functioning, relationships, self-understanding and navigating life in ways that feel more sustainable and authentic.
Anxiety, Depression & Long-Term Health Conditions
I also support adults experiencing anxiety, depression and the emotional impact of long-term health conditions and disabilities.
My work is informed by an understanding that emotional wellbeing and physical wellbeing are often interconnected. I help clients with long-term illnesses susch as Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS), Myalgic encephalomyelitis (ME) Fibromyalgia, and long-term disabilities.
“I’ve learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.”
- Maya Angelou -
Therapy in Bournemouth, Poole (Dorset), London & Online Across the UK
IN A SAFE SPACE
I work from my private practice in Westbourne, Bournemouth, conveniently supporting clients across Bournemouth, Poole, Sandbanks, Christchurch and Dorset, alongside offering online therapy throughout the UK and internationally.
Whether you prefer in-person sessions or the flexibility of online therapy, I offer a warm and supportive environment in which meaningful therapeutic work can take place.
Take your first step now towards living wholeheartedly and get in touch. I offer a FREE 15 minute consultation, either by ‘phone or online, to give you an opportunity to find out more about the way I work in my therapy practice, and whether I offer what you are looking for, without obligation by clicking on the "Get in Touch" button below.
During the initial consultation session, we will talk about your situation, what you are seeking from therapy and your background, as well as how we could work together towards your personal goals, such as developing coping strategies or having support for a specific difficulty in your life, or goals that require longer-term work and open-ended therapy, such as on-going life situation, childhood trauma or multiple stressors in your life.
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