Dr. Lisa Tomlinson, HCPC

Dr. Lisa Tomlinson is a Clinical Psychologist registered with the Health & Care Professions Council (HCPC) - the UK regulator for health and care professionals. With nine years of clinical experience, she supports people facing a wide range of difficulties, including stress, anxiety, addictions, family and relationship concerns, low self-esteem, depression, trauma and abuse, grief, eating and sleeping problems, anger, and coping with life changes.

She aims to build a trusting therapeutic relationship and offers a non-judgemental, containing space where people can explore their challenges at a pace that feels right for them. Her approach is warm and compassionate, and she brings an optimistic stance that can help clients find hope even during very difficult periods. Dr. Tomlinson works in an integrated way and may draw on a mix of evidence-informed methods, including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT), Cognitive Analytic Therapy (CAT), Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT), and Cognitive-Behavioural Integrated Treatment (C-BIT) for addictions.

She works with issues such as abandonment, attachment and adoption concerns, body image and control issues, substance and process addictions, guilt and shame, mood and personality disorders, obsessive-compulsive patterns, panic, phobias, and questions about life purpose. Availability includes weekday evenings and Saturdays to accommodate a range of schedules.

Therapeutic approaches adapted for online care

Dr. Lisa Tomlinson commonly uses Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) to help people identify and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviours. CBT is practical and goal-focused, often used for anxiety, depression, panic, and many day-to-day difficulties.

She also draws on Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), which teaches skills in emotion regulation, distress tolerance, interpersonal effectiveness, and mindfulness. DBT can help people manage intense emotions, reduce self-destructive patterns, and improve relationships.

For people affected by traumatic memories and intense distress, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is another option. EMDR aims to reduce the emotional impact of traumatic memories by processing them in a structured way together with a therapist.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the process. Dr. Tomlinson works collaboratively with each client to explore which methods match their needs, goals, and preferences, and she adapts plans as therapy progresses.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions can take place by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier for people to access licensed professionals from home or while traveling, reduce travel time, and allow therapy to continue when in-person meetings are difficult.