Lisa Mainz Goldsmith

 I provide a confidential and supportive space for you to explore and address your concerns. I offer face to face and online therapy sessions.  I have flexible availability and I can usually schedule appointments at short notice. I offer short and long term therapy, typically seeing clients for weekly sessions.

Prioritising the therapeutic relationship is at the heart of my practice and it's important that you feel comfortable working with me. Seeking support is daunting which is why I offer a free introductory phone conversation.

I specialize in loss and trauma. Having worked with bereavement for a while now, I co-facilitate grief groups at The Maudsley. I also have a special interest in existential concerns relating to how we derive meaning and purpose in our lives. I focus on support and how one builds resources and then uses them outside of the therapeutic room. Supporting and creating a safe space for all my clients is essential to me. I am passionate about helping and supporting individuals to tap into their own strengths no matter what the reason for coming in is. It could be grief, ADD, gender identity or relationship issues. I offer a space that is non-judgmental and supportive .

My first session is for a full hour where I will start an assessment and give the client a chance to see how the interaction and space feels for them. 

I offer a non- judgmental space with much empathy. Space where you can find support to work through what it is that is troubling you. It may be you are experiencing relationship difficulties or have been through loss or trauma. Perhaps you are aware of not enjoying life due to anxiety, stress and low mood and are not sure what these relate to.

I am a fully qualified psychotherapist, and have worked with people from diverse backgrounds around a wide range of issues.  I offer ongoing therapy arrangements based on your therapeutic needs and what you would like to achieve from the therapy.

I also offer short-term therapy which could be 6 - 12 sessions or open-ended therapy which allows more space and time for issues to unfold and work on in greater depth.

Therapy takes place weekly and lasts for 50 min.

I am originally South African and have worked in several countries  giving me a wider view of different cultures. I have a background in Oncology, leading me to study Bereavement Counselling in the USA. I have years experience of working within short-term NHS IAPT services,  as well as co-facilitating a bereavement group at The Maudsley. I studied with The Tavistock and have a clinical diploma in Gestalt Psychotherapy as well as an MSc in  Gestalt Psychotherapy

I follow the BACP ethical guidelines and all clients are met with the utmost confidentiality and safety working to professional standards of care.

The first session is a full hour. I suggest you come for an initial session, tell me about yourself, and experience what it may be like to work with me.