Welcome

Hello and welcome to my little corner of the world wide web.

Here you will find my musings on life, tips and advice on writing, services I offer and perhaps, most importantly, an opportunity for you to explore taking that first step in learning to get to know yourself through the medium of writing.

I’m Lisa and I’m a freelance writer, author, and creative and reflective writing tutor based in Gloucestershire. I’m also a qualified and BACP registered Psychodynamic Counsellor currently working with clients via Gloucestershire Counselling Services. I first joined a creative writing class in 2009. My interest and career from writing flourished from two hours per week spent with likeminded individuals with a passion for literature, seeking to explore their creative sides.

For me, writing offers a safe container and a creative vehicle in which to explore our inner world and better understand and connect with ourselves. From wanting to understand why we are always compelled to do something, to bringing relief in an anxious crisis; writing can provide an outlet in which to escape from our inner most fears but also understand them and, in doing so, make them less frightening when safely explored. For those who fear opening-up to another individual, writing can help bridge the gap which could transition into a talking therapy. In 2022 I have completed a Therapeutic and Reflective Writing course with the Professional Writing Academy in order to use my writing and psychodynamic theory to offer my own Reflective Writing courses.

Hopefully this little intro has left you feeling curious enough to explore my website and take those tentative steps on the journey to getting to know yourself…

Best wishes,

Lisa