“Stories are the only enchantment possible, for when we begin to see our suffering as a story, we are saved.”
— Anais Nin
Hi, I’m Lizz, officially Dr Elizabeth Lewis, though friends call me Lizzie. I’m a dual-qualified Chartered Psychologist and Integrative Psychotherapist with a less linear career spanning strategy, campaigning and clinical practice. Informed by my own journey through business, creativity and healing, I specialise in supporting women who are seeking transformation beyond the linear path.
Diagnosed with dyslexia as a child and ADHD as an adult, I’ve come to celebrate difference and see myself as a wildcard, someone who thinks differently, joins dots others might miss and instigates change. It can feel like swimming against the tide, never the easiest path but often the most interesting. This lens, together with life experiences of early trauma, a turbulent twenties, motherhood and the grief of recurrent miscarriage and baby loss, has shaped my compassionate and inclusive approach.
Years of working with clients has shown me that, when properly understood and supported, trauma and neurodiversity can be powerful sources of creativity, strength and meaning, perhaps even gifts that can guide purpose-led lives.
For individuals: I support women navigating life changes, trauma, anxiety, neurodivergence, relationship or identity challenges.
For organisations: I design and lead social and behaviour change campaigns that tackle stigma and discrimination.
Outside of work, I’m a mum to three wild and wonderful children (and carry my lost babies in my heart). I’m married to the kindest man and am constantly inspired by the healing power of creativity, movement and nature. I’ve taught yoga, made documentary films, coached, written, spoken publicly and seem to be eternally renovating old houses. We recently moved from London to the sea and I’ve taken up sea swimming (still hating the first plunge).
If this resonates, let’s have a free 20-minute chat to see if working together feels right. Whether you’re navigating life transitions, trauma, neurodiversity or just want to untangle some messy bits, I’d love to support you in making sense, finding meaning and going your own way.
Qualifications
DCPsych, Doctorate in Counselling Psychology (Metanoia, 2024)
Clinical Diploma in Integrative Psychotherapy (Metanoia, 2019)
Clinical Diploma in Integrative Psychodynamic Counselling (Metanoia, 2018)
Art Psychotherapy Foundation (BAAT, 2014)
MA., Documentary Film (Goldsmiths, 2012)
Art Foundation Diploma (University of the Arts, 2011)
Yoga Professional Teaching Certificate (Yoga Professionals, 2010)
Yoga Foundation (British Wheel of Yoga, 2009)
BA Hons., Psychology and Philosophy (Sheffield University, 2004)
Continual Professional Development, examples
Advanced Master Programme on the Treatment of Trauma (NICABM)
Challenging the Stigma of Psychosis (Psychosis Research)
Achieving Maximum Impact From Social Change Marketing in Public Health (Inside Government)
Executive Coaching (Henley Business & LexisNexis)
Unlocking the Doors of the Asylum: key issues in the mental health system (Metanoia)
London Prisons Hearing Voices Project (Hearing Voices Network)
PhotoVoice Facilitation (PhotoVoice)
Business Coaching and Facilitation (MindGym)