North Star
Therapy & Training
Find your path with actionable insights
Trauma-informed therapy, EMDR and coaching to help you navigate life's toughest challenges.
North Star
Therapy & Training
Find your path with actionable insights
Trauma-informed therapy, EMDR and coaching to help you navigate life's toughest challenges.
Helping you heal, recover and move forward.
Feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or simply looking for a safe space to explore what's happening in your life, I offer support with:
Trauma & PTSD ADHD & Autism
Anxiety & Panic Bereavement
Depression Domestic Abuse
Addiction & Recovery HIV-related Support
Low Self-esteem Relationship Difficulties
Stress & Burnout Personal Growth
Meet Lisa
I’m Lisa Nicholson, a BACP-accredited integrative counsellor and EMDR Therapist with over 20 years’ experience supporting people through life’s toughest challenges. My background spans mental health, addiction, trauma, bereavement and illness and family work, and I bring not only professional expertise but also lived understanding of how deeply these issues can affect people and relationships.
My Approach
Every person is different, so I tailor my approach to your individual needs, drawing on a range of evidence-based therapies to help you better understand your experiences, build resilience and create lasting change. I meet people where they are, with compassion, honesty, and practical tools for change. My aim is simple: to offer a safe, down-to-earth space where you feel heard, understood, and supported to find your way forward.
Experience you can trust.
Alongside my therapy practice, I’ve designed trauma-informed programmes, trained frontline staff, and supported communities in diverse settings — from families and young people to prisons and rehabs. I also bring insight as someone who has lived through and worked alongside communities affected by HIV, Domestic violence, addiction and mental health issues.
Professional Memberships
MBACP (Accred.)EMDR UK, Addiction Professionals network, BABCP, MNCPS (Acc.) Creative counsellors.
I offer flexible appointments either at my office space in Central Preston, Chorley or online -
Please call, text or whatsApp me to discuss on 07828 961762
Or email on: alj.nicholson@gmail.com
Thank you
I offer down-to-earth counselling and psychotherapy tailored to your needs. My approach is integrative, drawing on proven therapeutic models alongside real-life understanding. Whether you’re navigating anxiety, trauma, addiction, relationship challenges, or simply feeling stuck, sessions provide a safe space to explore, heal, and move forward with clarity and confidence.
Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR) is an evidence-based psychotherapy that helps the brain process and recover from distressing or traumatic experiences. It can be effective for PTSD, complex trauma, anxiety, panic, phobias, grief and other difficulties where past experiences continue to affect daily life. EMDR can help reduce the emotional intensity of painful memories, allowing you to move forward with greater confidence and resilience.
Personalised programs designed to empower and guide you towards achieving your goals. I provide coaching and mentoring for people who want to grow, make changes, or find direction. This work is practical and forward-focused — helping you set goals, build resilience, and stay accountable while still being supported with empathy and insight. Whether you’re working through personal challenges, career transitions, or recovery journeys, I can offer structured guidance to help you move from where you are to where you want to be.
Our bespoke and dynamic workshops are practical, down-to-earth, and designed to give people real tools they can use straight away. We combine psychological insight, lived experience, and experiential learning to create sessions that are engaging and accessible. Each workshop offers a mix of education, reflection, and skill-building — helping individuals, families, and professionals develop greater understanding, resilience, and confidence when navigating a whole variety of life’s challenges.
Fostering connection and mutual support through guided group interactions. Group therapy creates a supportive space where people can connect, share, be challenged and learn from one another. Guided by a skilled facilitator, groups offer real insight — helping participants feel less alone, build resilience, and practice new ways of relating. Whether focused on recovery, relationships, or personal growth, group sessions provide community, encouragement, and tools for lasting change.
Testimonials
Telephone - 07828 961762