Lisa-Marie Koppl-Hurwitz

The Approach: Clinical Precision Meets Nervous System Restoration

My therapeutic style is grounded in the belief that true psychological resilience requires more than intellectual insight—it demands active, physiological recalibration. Working at the intersection of Third-Wave Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and Psychosomatic Restoration, I offer a structured, collaborative framework designed to quiet internal noise, release chronic physical tension, and rebuild your baseline from the inside out.

How I Work: The Three Core Pillars

Rather than applying a one-size-fits-all model, our work together is tailored, active, and outcome-focused. We move seamlessly across three layers:

1. Physiological Down-Regulation

Before we can process complex thoughts or shift deep-seated behavioral patterns, your nervous system needs to feel safe enough to drop its guard. Using targeted down-regulation and autonomic de-escalation, we address the physical reality of stress—interrupting panic loops, lowering baseline agitation, and restoring genuine, restorative sleep.

2. Cognitive Rewiring

Using Third-Wave CBT—specifically incorporating Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Compassion-Focused Therapy (CFT)—we decode the cognitive architecture maintaining your distress. We identify overthinking patterns, future-oriented anxiety, and perfectionist cycles, shifting from passive over-analysis to structured, active cognitive change.

3. Integration & Urban Resilience

Therapy is only as good as its real-world application. We map your insight directly onto your daily life in the city. Whether you are navigating high-intensity professional demands, expat transitions, or complex personal dynamics, we design practical, sustainable boundaries that allow you to operate at a high level without sacrificing your physical well-being.

What to Expect in Session

• A Calm, Contemporary Sanctuary: Whether we meet at my design-led practice in Shoreditch, in North London, or via a secure online space, sessions offer a quiet, low-stimulus container away from urban noise.

• Active Collaboration: You will not find me sitting in passive silence. I work as an active partner—asking targeted questions, offering clear psychological education, and providing practical tools you can test between sessions.

• Depth Without Demoralization: We look at root causes, whereby the goal is always momentum: understanding how your past shaped your nervous system while giving you the immediate tools to change how it functions today.

Who This Practice Is Designed For

This space is thoughtfully tailored for urbanites, expats, and professionals who:

• Feel stress in their physical baseline: You experience modern anxiety not just as overthinking, but as somatic tension—persistent exhaustion, shallow breathing, sleep disruption, or a nervous system that struggles to fully power down.

• Appreciate clinical depth with a clear architecture: You value a structured, evidence-based space where psychological science meets practical, real-world application.

• Seek active, physiological recalibration: You are looking for a therapy that honors the mind-body connection, working directly with your nervous system to restore focus, vitality, and emotional balance.

• Want to sustain their life’s momentum: You love the energy of a fast-paced environment, but want to navigate high-intensity careers, relationships, and city living without your physical health paying the toll.

Accredited CBT Therapist | Private Practice & Clinical Collectives London & International (Remote) | 2021 – Present I manage a successful private practice focusing on high-performing professionals and the international expat community. As part of modern health collectives, I bridge the gap between clinical excellence and holistic wellbeing, offering bespoke 1:1 sessions in both English and German. My work focuses on navigating the pressures of urban life, burnout prevention, and mind-body restoration.

Working at the intersection of psychology and modern health innovation, I work with a modern startup on holistic mental health strategies. I design and deliver corporate wellbeing workshops and webinars that translate complex psychological concepts into practical tools for stress management and emotional regulation in high-pressure environments.

Senior Lead & CBT Therapist | NHS & Digital Health Providers London, UK | 2019 – 2024 I have held senior clinical and managerial roles within the NHS and leading digital health platforms. My work involved managing complex caseloads, supervising clinicians, and leading service delivery improvements.

Assistant Psychologist & Researcher | Outpatient & Specialist Units Priory Hospital Roehampton & UCL Stigma Research Unit | 2017 – 2019 In specialist outpatient and research roles, I focused on acute mental health, addiction, and stigma. At the Priory, I integrated yoga and mindfulness into clinical plans.

High Intensity Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) Training Royal Holloway, University of London | Specialist clinical training providing the foundation for my BABCP accreditation and expert-level practice in evidence-based therapy.

CBT for Long-Term Health Conditions (LTC) University College London (UCL) | Advanced specialization in providing psychological support for individuals managing chronic physical health conditions and health-related anxiety.

Postgraduate Certificate in Low Intensity Interventions (IAPT) University College London (UCL) | Comprehensive training in psychological interventions, including supervisor training and evidence-based brief therapy.

Mindfulness Practitioner Training Oxford College | Certified training in mindfulness practices, which I integrate into clinical therapy to support nervous system regulation and holistic wellbeing.

Master of Science (MSc) in Addiction Psychology King’s College London | In-depth study of complex psychological patterns, habit formation, and the physiological components of mental health.

Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Psychology Kingston University London | First Class Honours degree, establishing my core scientific and psychological foundation.