Lisa J. Hill is a Registered Nurse Therapist having a private practice in Christchurch, New Zealand. She specializes in working with adults, particularly during life transitions and emotional crises such as parenthood, but also sees adolescents and is branching into using Emotionally Focussed Therapy with couples. In addition, she is a specialist Alcohol and Drug Practitioner.Her multi-modal approach to therapy includes extensive training and qualifications in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing.She has worked extensively in Specialist Mental Health Services across the globe and is passionate about her work with at-risk clients in distress. Working with perinatal mental health is a particular area of interest. Her 20 years of professional experience also includes research into dementia and sexuality.