Arleia Lopes , BACP

Arleia Lopes is an integrative psychotherapeutic counsellor who works with adults and young people, combining clinical supervision and life coaching within her practice. She brings over 4 years of clinical experience supporting people through issues such as depression, anxiety, loss, suicidal thoughts, relationship difficulties, parenting challenges, career transitions, and the effects of physical or emotional trauma and abuse. Her background includes private practice work as well as volunteer roles with mental health organisations and primary schools, reflecting a broad commitment to community wellbeing.

Her therapeutic style is warm and interactive, grounded in respect, sensitivity, and compassion, and she avoids stigmatizing labels when working with clients. Arleia draws on a blend of cognitive-behavioural techniques, person-centred approaches, psychodynamic ideas, and behavioural strategies to shape a treatment plan that fits each person. She also holds BACP accreditation - BACP is the professional body for counsellors and psychotherapists in the UK - and combines her counselling practice with clinical supervision and life coaching to support longer term growth.

Arleia tailors dialogue and interventions to meet individual needs and priorities, focusing on practical steps and relational understanding to help clients move toward more fulfilling and manageable lives. She encourages those ready to make changes to take the first step toward support and empowerment. She currently has availability for therapy sessions on Thursdays and Fridays.

Approaches and how online therapy supports them

Arleia draws on Attachment-Based Therapy to explore how early relationships shape current patterns of relating and emotional response - this approach can be useful for clients working on intimacy, attachment issues, or relational difficulties. She also uses Client-Centered Therapy, which emphasizes a compassionate, non-judgemental therapeutic relationship and helps clients find their own answers to problems like low self-esteem, grief, or life transitions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is another core approach she applies, focusing on identifying unhelpful thoughts and behaviours and developing practical strategies to manage anxiety, mood disorders, and stress.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic journey, and Arleia works collaboratively with each person to determine what fits best based on their needs, goals, and preferences. She adapts methods over time so that therapy remains responsive and goal-focused, with clients involved in decisions about their care.

Online therapy options - including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging - offer flexibility for those balancing work, family, or mobility considerations. These modalities make it easier to maintain consistent sessions, access support from different locations, and try approaches that suit a client’s pace and comfort while working with licensed professionals and therapists.