- Attachment-based work
- Cognitive behavioural tools
- Person-centred listening
About Arleia
Arleia Lopes is a BACP-registered counsellor in the United Kingdom with four years' experience working in private practice and with volunteer services. She works with adults and young people on problems such as depression, anxiety, loss and relationship difficulties. She also offers life coaching and clinical supervision alongside her counselling work.
She has supported people who have experienced physical or emotional trauma and those facing parenting or career challenges. Arleia lists a wide range of concerns she works with, including stress, low self-esteem, grief, eating concerns, ADHD and issues related to prejudice and discrimination. Life purpose is also a focus she brings into sessions when people are questioning what comes next.
Her approach draws from several established therapies and adapts to what a client needs in the moment. In conversation she uses person-centred ideas to listen closely, psychodynamic thinking to look at recurring patterns, and cognitive-behavioural techniques to try out different ways of thinking and acting. She frames therapy as practical and interactive rather than purely theoretical.
Clients can expect a respectful, straightforward way of working. Arleia emphasises clear dialogue and collaborative planning so people leave sessions with concrete next steps. She does not use diagnostic labels as a primary focus and aims to keep discussions direct and focused on immediate concerns.
Her background includes work in primary schools and mental health volunteering, which informs her practical focus on communication and coping skills. Those interested in combining coaching with counselling can discuss how both elements might be used in their sessions.
How her therapeutic approaches translate to online work
Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on how early relationships shape current patterns in close relationships. It helps people notice repeated responses and practice different ways of relating, which can be especially useful for intimacy and trust issues.Client-Centred Therapy puts the client's perspective at the centre. The therapist listens closely and reflects what comes up so people can clarify values and intentions. This approach supports work on life purpose, low self-esteem and decision-making.
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings and actions and offers simple experiments to test new behaviours. It is often used for anxiety, depression and coping strategies that someone can apply between sessions.
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. The therapist will discuss goals and preferences and then agree together which methods to use. That collaborative decision is reviewed as therapy progresses to make sure the approach fits the client's needs.
Please confirm the session formats before booking, as the biography does not list specific online or face-to-face options. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. Registered or accredited professionals commonly offer flexibility so sessions can be scheduled around work, childcare or other commitments.
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Experience
4+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with a broad range of concerns such as depression, anxiety, stress, grief, relationship and parenting issues, trauma and questions about life purpose.
How would she approach feeling stuck or directionless?
Her style combines person-centred listening with psychodynamic exploration and cognitive-behavioural techniques to identify patterns and try practical alternatives.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has four years of experience working in private practice and volunteering with mental health organisations and schools.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and practises in the United Kingdom.
Can I work with her if I live outside the UK?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.
Which session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify session formats; please confirm the current online and in-person options before booking.
How are sessions priced?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
What should I do to begin working with her?
Choose the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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