Arleia Lopes, BACP

Arleia Lopes is an integrative psychotherapeutic counsellor who works with adults and young people, combining clinical supervision and life coaching in her practice. She holds membership of the BACP, the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, and brings over four years of experience working in private practice alongside volunteer work with mental health organizations and primary schools.

Her clinical work has addressed a wide range of concerns, including depression, anxiety, loss, suicidal thoughts, relationship difficulties, parenting challenges, career transitions and life coaching. She has also supported many people who have experienced physical or emotional trauma and emotional abuse. Arleia adapts her approach to each person, drawing on cognitive-behavioural, person-centred, psychodynamic and practical behavioural techniques to create a treatment plan tailored to individual needs.

Clients can expect a warm, interactive style grounded in respect, sensitivity and compassion, with an emphasis on avoiding stigmatizing labels. She frames therapy as a collaborative process aimed at empowering people to make meaningful change. Arleia currently has availability for therapy sessions on Thursdays and Fridays and welcomes inquiries from adults and young people seeking support.

Therapeutic approaches and online support

Arleia integrates several evidence-informed approaches in her online work to meet different needs. Client-centered therapy focuses on building a respectful, nonjudgmental relationship where the client leads the pace and content of sessions; this approach is helpful for improving self-esteem, navigating life changes and rebuilding trust in relationships.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, is a practical, skills-based approach that examines unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviors and introduces strategies to manage anxiety, low mood and stress. It is often used when clients want structured tools for coping with day-to-day challenges.

Attachment-Based Therapy explores patterns formed in early relationships and how they influence current emotional responses and intimacy. It can be particularly useful for people working through relationship issues, attachment concerns or the effects of past trauma.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process and Arleia works collaboratively with each person to identify what fits best based on their needs, goals and preferences. In online sessions she discusses options and adapts methods as therapy progresses.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions can take place by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging - making it easier to arrange appointments around work, family and other commitments. These options support ongoing access to licensed professionals and allow clients to engage in therapy in ways that suit their daily lives.