You're not imagining it
Therapy and coaching for women who are tired of putting themselves last.
Do you feel anxious in relationships, guilty when you say no, or exhausted from keeping everyone else happy? Perhaps a breakup has left you doubting yourself, or you feel lonely in a relationship that looks fine from the outside.
I'm Lisa. I offer online therapy and coaching for women across the UK. Whether you need space to work through emotional distress or practical support to make changes, we can explore an approach that fits your needs.
Come home to yourself.
Trauma therapist and qualified EMDR practitioner, with a Diploma in Psychological Therapies and a decade of experience working in NHS mental-health services. Registered social worker.
Online therapy and coaching for women across the UK. Couples therapy also available.
When everyone else comes first
Your needs deserve space too.
Perhaps you are the person who remembers everything, keeps the peace and makes sure everyone else is okay. You may look as though you are coping while feeling exhausted, resentful or alone.
You might struggle to say no, find yourself accepting less than you need, or question your own judgement after a difficult relationship. You may want things to change without knowing where to begin.
We can look at both the patterns you have learned and what is happening in your life now, including unequal responsibilities, unmet needs and how you are being treated. There is room to explore what you want, what feels difficult and what you would like to do next.
Wherever you are right now
Support for where you are now.
You do not need a diagnosis or a clear explanation before reaching out. We can begin with what feels difficult in your life today.
Dating
Dating is leaving you anxious or doubting yourself.
You may overthink messages, feel unsettled by inconsistent attention, or find it difficult to hold onto your boundaries. We can explore what you need from dating and how to make choices that feel right for you.
In a relationship
You feel lonely, overlooked or responsible for everything.
Perhaps you carry the emotional and practical load, avoid difficult conversations, or feel guilty asking for more. Our work gives you space to understand what is happening and consider your needs and choices.
After a breakup or divorce
The relationship has ended, but you still feel lost.
You may be grieving the relationship, questioning your judgement or struggling to imagine what comes next. We can explore the support you need, whether that involves making space for grief in therapy or working towards specific next steps in coaching.
People-pleasing and boundaries
Saying no feels harder than putting yourself last.
You may find yourself managing other people's feelings, agreeing when you want to say no, or worrying that having needs makes you difficult. We can explore these patterns and practise expressing what matters to you.
Whether you are single, dating, in a relationship, separating, or wondering who you are after years of putting your career first, you can begin with your own experience. We will discuss whether therapy or coaching fits your needs. I also offer couples therapy.
Approach
Support matched to what you need.
I offer both therapy and coaching, and we agree which service you are receiving before we begin. Your needs, goals and current circumstances guide that choice.
In therapy, we can explore emotional distress, relationship patterns and difficult experiences, using talking therapy and EMDR where appropriate.
In coaching, we focus on personal goals, decisions and practical changes, using reflection, exercises and agreed actions between sessions.
Whichever service you choose, we regularly review what is helping and whether the approach remains appropriate.
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An introductory call
A free 15-minute conversation to discuss what you are looking for and explore which service may suit you.
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Agreeing the focus
We agree whether we are working in therapy or coaching, what you want support with and how sessions will work.
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Working together
Sessions follow the approach we have agreed, with space to review your needs and progress.
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Reviewing the support
We discuss what is helping and whether any change in focus or service is needed.
Where this leads
What we can work on together.
Your goals guide the work. Depending on whether we are working in therapy or coaching, these are some of the areas we can explore.
Understand your relationships
Recognise familiar patterns and consider how your current relationships affect you.
Make space for your needs
Notice what matters to you and practise expressing it without automatically putting everyone else first.
Build boundaries
Explore what you are comfortable with and work on responding when your limits are overlooked.
Rebuild self-trust
Work towards greater confidence in your judgement and the decisions you make about your life.
You do not need to have everything figured out before reaching out. An introductory call is a place to begin.
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Work together
Choose the support that fits your needs.
Therapy and coaching offer different ways to work with me. You can explore both options below, or start with a free 15-minute introductory call if you are unsure which would suit you.
Individual therapy
Therapy for women
Space to understand your experiences, work through emotional distress and explore patterns that keep you feeling anxious, overwhelmed or disconnected from yourself.
Therapy may be appropriate when relationship difficulties, grief or past experiences are causing distress or affecting your daily life. We can explore people-pleasing, relationship anxiety, self-worth and boundaries while considering both your history and what is happening now.
I draw on talking therapy, attachment-informed approaches and EMDR where appropriate. We agree the focus together and work at your pace.
What we can work on
- Relationship anxiety and recurring distress.
- Difficult or traumatic experiences.
- Grief following separation or divorce.
- People-pleasing, boundaries and self-worth.
- Understanding how past experiences and current relationships affect you.
Individual coaching
Confidence, boundaries and relationship coaching
Practical support to clarify what you want, strengthen your boundaries and take steps towards a life that gives your needs more space.
Coaching is a collaborative way to work towards specific personal goals. You might want to practise saying no, approach dating with clearer boundaries, make a decision or rebuild routines and direction after a relationship has ended.
We identify what matters to you, explore what gets in the way and agree manageable actions to practise between sessions. Coaching can include reflection on feelings and familiar patterns, while keeping the focus on your goals and the changes you want to make.
What we can work on
- Clarifying your needs, values and priorities.
- Practising boundaries and assertive conversations.
- Making decisions with greater confidence.
- Approaching dating with clearer expectations.
- Creating routines and personal goals after a breakup.
- Following through on changes you have chosen.
Coaching focuses on personal development and practical change. It does not include EMDR, trauma processing or treatment for mental-health conditions.
Enquire about coachingWhat is the difference?
Therapy offers space to work with emotional distress, difficult experiences and relationship patterns, with EMDR available where appropriate.
Coaching focuses on agreed goals, decisions, skills and practical steps. It can involve emotions and reflection, but its purpose is personal development rather than treating trauma or mental-health conditions.
Both approaches are collaborative and can address current difficulties. The choice depends on the support you need and what we agree to work on.
Not sure which to choose?
You do not need to decide alone. During a free 15-minute introductory call, we can discuss what you are looking for and whether therapy, coaching or another form of support would be appropriate.
Help me chooseJoint · Couples
Couples therapy
Space for both partners to explore recurring difficulties, understand how you relate to each other and work on communicating needs and boundaries. Especially for couples where one of you is carrying far more than the other, and you both want that to change.
Best value
Six-session therapy packages
If you prefer to book a package, six therapy sessions are available at a reduced total price. We can discuss whether this suits you during your introductory call. There is no requirement to purchase a package.
1:1 · Individual
£450 for 6 sessions
£75 per session · save £60 on the standard rate
Joint · Couples
£660 for 6 sessions
£110 per session · save £60 on the standard rate
Coaching is £75 per 50-minute session. The therapy packages and introductory therapy rates do not apply to coaching.
Founding client rate
Prefer to pay as you go? As I open this practice, your first three sessions are £70 (1:1) or £100 (couples) — standard rates apply from your fourth session onward. This isn't an ongoing discount, and doesn't combine with the course price above; it's a genuine thank-you to the women and couples working with me while I build this practice.
Qualifications and professional registrations
- EMDR Association UK
- Registration 177376
- International Association of Therapists
- Registration NM260305
- Association of Psychological Therapies
- Diploma in Psychological Therapies
- Psychology Today
- Verified Therapist
- Social Work England
- Registered social worker · Registration SW88084
- Life coaching and NLP training
- WILD Coaching with Calvin Coyles
About
Lisa Tweedie
I'm Lisa, a qualified EMDR therapist registered with EMDR Association UK and a trained life coach. I have a Diploma in Psychological Therapies and a decade of experience working in NHS mental-health services.
I support women who feel anxious, overlooked or disconnected from themselves in their relationships. My approach considers both your personal history and your life now, including unequal responsibilities, difficult relationship experiences and the expectations placed on you.
I offer therapy for women seeking support with emotional distress and difficult experiences, and coaching for women wanting to work towards specific goals and practical changes. Together, we agree the type of support that fits your needs.
What clients say
In their own words.
Shared with permission.
Lisa has provided me with invaluable support. I've felt comfortable openly sharing my struggles and challenges without fear of judgement, and have always had confidence in Lisa's expert knowledge and guidance. Lisa brought me back to myself, my needs, wants and goals and helped me reach them, when they had previously seemed unachievable.
— R.
Working with Lisa genuinely changed things for me. I finally felt like someone was really listening, and I walked away with tools I actually use every day to centre myself and manage my relationships well. Lisa has made such a difference to my wellbeing and to my life.
— C.
I wasn't sure therapy would support my relationship to succeed, but Lisa's approach was exactly what I needed. The techniques taught during sessions have become part of my routine. I'm genuinely grateful.
— B.
Questions
Frequently asked.
Do you offer therapy or coaching?
Both. Therapy can address emotional distress, difficult experiences and relationship patterns, with EMDR available where appropriate. Coaching focuses on personal goals, decisions, boundaries and practical changes. We agree which service you are receiving before sessions begin.
How do I know which service to choose?
A free 15-minute introductory call gives us a chance to discuss what you want help with. You can express a preference, and we will consider together whether therapy, coaching or another form of support would be appropriate.
Will coaching include EMDR?
No. EMDR is offered within therapy where appropriate. Coaching sessions focus on goals, reflection and practical actions.
Can I change from coaching to therapy, or the other way around?
We can review your needs together. If a different service seems appropriate, we will discuss the change and agree its focus, fee and terms before switching.
I don't know why I'm unhappy — I just know I am. Is that enough to start?
Yes. Most people arrive without a diagnosis or a clear story, just a feeling that something isn't right. Naming what's underneath it is part of the work, not something you need to work out before we start.
What is EMDR, and will we use it every session?
EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing) is a structured therapy approach often used alongside talking therapy to help process difficult or stuck experiences. Not every session uses it — we'll agree together what's helpful, at a pace that feels safe.
Do you see couples as well as individuals?
Yes. I offer individual therapy and coaching for women, and couples therapy for partners who want to explore their relationship together.
How do sessions work?
Individual therapy and coaching sessions take place online and last 50 minutes. Therapy is £85 per session and coaching is £75 per session. Couples therapy sessions last 60 minutes and cost £120. You can begin with a free 15-minute introductory call.
Is what I share confidential?
Yes, within the standard professional and legal limits of confidentiality that apply to all regulated therapy in the UK, which I'll talk you through before we begin working together.
How do I book an initial conversation?
Use the details in the contact section below to get in touch, and I'll come back to you to arrange a short initial call.
Get in touch
Let's find the right support for you.
Arrange a free 15-minute introductory call to discuss therapy or coaching, ask questions and explore whether working with me feels right. You do not need to explain everything in your first message.
Contact details
Emailhello@lisatweedietherapy.co.uk
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