Lia Foa

I am a UKCP-registered Integrative Psychotherapist. I have been seeing clients for over fourteen years and have experience working with a wide range of issues, including trauma, anxiety, depression, loss, relationship difficulties, neurodivergence and plant medicine integration. 

The people I work with come to me for a range of reasons. Some may want to understand more about therapy (and themselves), or might be seeking support with specific challenges that they are facing. Others may have noticed recurring patterns that they would like to work on (for example difficulties in relationships) or have a desire to make lasting changes in the way they live their lives. Whatever is bringing you to therapy, I offer a safe space in which we can explore your needs and you can decide if my approach is right for you.

I currently see clients privately from my consulting rooms in Richmond. Between 2020 and 2024 I was the Clinical Director at the Metanoia Institute, running their counselling service, training students, assessing clients, and contributing to research in the field of psychotherapy. Prior to that I worked in multiple settings as a psychotherapist, assessor, and as a tutor and examiner for doctoral students.

As part of my formal training I have completed a Doctorate in Counselling Psychology and Psychotherapy and hold qualifications in Clinical Supervision and Clinical Assessment. I am committed to continually learning and growing as a practitioner, and regularly attend workshops to develop my skills and knowledge, keep me up to date with the latest research in the field, and challenge my preconceptions.

I am a member of the Metanoia Institute and a registered member of the UK Council for Psychotherapy. These registrations confirm the high quality of my training, and provide a level of accountability in my work. Safe, ethical practice firmly underpins my work, and I subscribe to the UKCP and Metanoia Institute’s codes of Ethics.