About Lisa Murphy
- Counsellor and Hypnotherapist with over a decade of full-time experience
- Registered member of BACP (British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy)
- Senior advanced practitioner with GHR (General Hypnotherapy Register)
- Can work with a long-term or brief solution-focused approach
- Fully qualified and insured
Training and Qualifications
2006: BSc.(hons) Health Science (University of Chester)
2010: Postgraduate Certificate in Counselling Skills (University of Strathclyde)
2012: Postgraduate Diploma in Counselling (University of Strathclyde)
2013: Certificate in Practical Hypnotherapy / Practitioner of NLP and Stress Management (Accredited by General Hypnotherapy Register)
2013: Certificate in Advanced Hypnotherapy and Master Practitioner of NLP (Accredited by General Hypnotherapy Register)
2013: Advanced Diploma in Clinical Hypnotherapy, NLP (Neuro Linguistic Programming) Coaching, CBT (Cognitive Behavioural Technique), and EFT (Emotional Freedom Technique) (Accredited by General Hypnotherapy Register)
Further Training and Professional Development
Treating Intrusive Thoughts and the Inner Critical Voice (Course Accredited by The National Counselling Society)
Treating Generalised Anxiety and Panic Disorders (Course Accredited by The National Counselling Society)
Hypnotherapy Specialist Practitioner Diploma: Emotion Resolution, Parts Therapy Negotiation, EMDR, and Weight Control including Stomach Banding (ACCPH Accredited Course)
Virtual Gastric Band Hypnosis Certified Practitioner
Usui / Holy Fire 11 Reiki Master Practitioner
Usui Shiki Ryoho Reiki Master Practitioner
Diploma in Yoga Teaching (Hatha Yoga) (British School of Yoga)
Diploma in Yoga Class Instruction (British School of Yoga)
OldPain2Go Certified Practitioner
Kinetic Shift Certified Practitioner (UK Hypnosis Academy)
Experience
2013 – Present: Counsellor and Hypnotherapist in Private Practice, Cherry Therapies.
2014 – 2015: ‘Place2Be’ Children’s Counsellor / Play Therapist at Toryglen Primary School, Rutherglen, Glasgow
2014: EAP (Employee Assistance Programs) Counsellor at TCS Therapeutic Counselling Services, Motherwell, Glasgow
2011 – 2014: Counsellor at Tom Allan Centre (Crossreach), Glasgow
Other interests
Prior to becoming a therapist my career was in the performing arts, and I worked as a professional singer for companies such as P&O Cruises, Holland America cruises, and Radisson SAS hotels.
I share tips and advice on health and well-being at my YouTube channel.
My other interests include yoga, outdoor swimming, and walking in nature.