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Thinking Feeling Moving
Psychotherapist, COSRT Accred

Thinking Feeling Moving

Psychotherapist, COSRT Accred (she, her)

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Brighton BN2
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Lisa trained as a Psychosexual and Relationship Therapist with CICS in the UK. She is a GSRD (Gender, Sexual and Relationship Diversity) Therapist. Lisa integrates her expertise as a Yoga Therapist, Educator, and EMDR Trauma Therapist to support individuals, couples, and polycules in achieving greater emotional, mental, physical, and sexual well-being. Pluralistic in her approach using a bio-psycho-social framework, while working somatically to help people feel safe in their bodies, gain a deeper understanding of their sexuality, explore how it fits within their relationships, and access pleasure. Australian, sex-positive & Queer.
Consensual non- monogamy/ erection problems/ inability to orgasm/ low sexual desire/ painful sex/ premature or early ejaculation/ problematic porn use/ relationship problems (inc. couples and poly)/ sex, gender, erotic and relationship identity concerns/ sexual compulsions/ specific sexual interests (BDSM, kink, fetishes)/ vaginismus/ EMDR Trauma Therapy.
LGTBQIA+ Safe Space, Sex Positive, GSRD. I am here for you.
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Practice at a Glance

Available online only

Brighton BN2

Website
Online therapy available globally.
I specialize in Sex Therapy, Relationship Issues and Trauma and PTSD 
£100 Per Session  
Individual one-on-one therapy 
LGBTQIA plus friendly, sex positive, GSRD aware. Pluralistic in approach. Online. Global.
Thinking Feeling Moving
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Practice at a Glance

Available online only

Brighton BN2

Website
Online therapy available globally.
I specialize in Sex Therapy, Relationship Issues and Trauma and PTSD 
£100 Per Session  
Individual one-on-one therapy 
LGBTQIA plus friendly, sex positive, GSRD aware. Pluralistic in approach. Online. Global.
Thinking Feeling Moving

Finances

Fees

  • Individual Sessions £100
  • Couple Sessions £150
  • Concession rate: apply if you may be eligible

Payment Methods

Bank transfer, Mastercard, Visa
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My insurance covers me to work with clients globally. I can work with people online.
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Thinking Feeling Moving
Psychotherapist, COSRT Accred
with questions.
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My insurance covers me to work with clients globally. I can work with people online.
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Thinking Feeling Moving
Psychotherapist, COSRT Accred
with questions.

Qualifications

    Psychotherapist: Lisa McGarva

  • Verified by Psychology Today Membership with College of Sexual and Relationship Therapists Lisa McGarva
  • Education and Years In Practice

  • In Practice for 5 years
  • Contemporary Institute of Clinical Sexology, Diploma of Clinical Sexology and Relationship Therapy, Graduated 2023
  • Additional Credentials

  • Membership with Yoga Australia Level 2 500 hours / 2011
  • Membership with International Association of Yoga Therapists Certified Yoga Therapist / 2017
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Dip. Clinical Sexology and Relationship Therapy, Dip. of Counselling, B.Ed., C-IAYT, Y.A. 500h. EMDR standard. I have an online Private Practice and work with clients globally.
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Thinking Feeling Moving
Psychotherapist, COSRT Accred
with questions.
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Dip. Clinical Sexology and Relationship Therapy, Dip. of Counselling, B.Ed., C-IAYT, Y.A. 500h. EMDR standard. I have an online Private Practice and work with clients globally.
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Thinking Feeling Moving
Psychotherapist, COSRT Accred
with questions.

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

  • Sex Therapy
  • Relationship Issues
  • Trauma and PTSD

Expertise

  • Bisexual
  • Infidelity
  • Lesbian
  • LGBTQ+
  • LGBTQIA+ safe space, Sex Positive, GSRD aware
  • Life Transitions
  • Open Relationships Non-Monogamy
  • Sex-Positive, Kink Allied
  • Sexual Abuse
  • Sexual Addiction
  • Sexual Problems and Relationship Problems.
  • Transgender
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Thinking Feeling Moving
Psychotherapist, COSRT Accred
Do these issues align with your needs?
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Thinking Feeling Moving
Psychotherapist, COSRT Accred
Do these issues align with your needs?

Client Focus

Age

Adults

Participants

Individuals

Communities

Bisexual Allied
Gay Allied
HIV / AIDS Allied
Intersex Allied
Lesbian Allied
Non-Binary Allied
Queer Allied
Sex Worker Allied
Single Parent
Transgender Allied

Religion

Other Spiritual or Religious Affiliations

Age

Adults

Participants

Individuals

Communities

Bisexual Allied
Gay Allied
HIV / AIDS Allied
Intersex Allied
Lesbian Allied
Non-Binary Allied
Queer Allied
Sex Worker Allied
Single Parent
Transgender Allied

Religion

Other Spiritual or Religious Affiliations

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

  • Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
  • Cognitive Behavioural (CBT)
  • Creative Therapy
  • EMDR
  • Gottman Method
  • Imago
  • Integrative
  • Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
  • Person-Centred
  • Pluralistic in approach.
  • Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
  • Somatic
  • Trauma Focused
  • Yoga Therapy
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Clients who come to see me want specialist help with their bodies, their sexual health, their minds, their relationships, their concept of themselves. They want to feel more comfortable and safer in their skin. They want to access health and pleasure. I am a safe space for you.
Photo of Lisa McGarva - Thinking Feeling Moving, Psychotherapist, COSRT Accred
Thinking Feeling Moving
Psychotherapist, COSRT Accred
with questions.
"
Clients who come to see me want specialist help with their bodies, their sexual health, their minds, their relationships, their concept of themselves. They want to feel more comfortable and safer in their skin. They want to access health and pleasure. I am a safe space for you.
Photo of Lisa McGarva - Thinking Feeling Moving, Psychotherapist, COSRT Accred
Thinking Feeling Moving
Psychotherapist, COSRT Accred
with questions.

Location

Primary Location

Brighton BN2

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Online therapy available globally.
Photo of Lisa McGarva - Thinking Feeling Moving, Psychotherapist, COSRT Accred
Thinking Feeling Moving
Psychotherapist, COSRT Accred
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Online therapy available globally.
Photo of Lisa McGarva - Thinking Feeling Moving, Psychotherapist, COSRT Accred
Thinking Feeling Moving
Psychotherapist, COSRT Accred