Arleia Lopes , BACP

Arleia Lopes is an integrative psychotherapeutic counsellor who supports adults and young people through a broad range of life challenges. She combines clinical supervision and life coaching experience with a practical therapeutic style, and she holds BACP credentials - membership of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy. With over four years of private practice experience, she has also volunteered with mental health organisations and primary schools, working with people affected by depression, anxiety, loss, suicidal thoughts, relationship difficulties, parenting concerns, career transitions and life coaching goals. She has significant experience supporting clients who have experienced physical or emotional trauma and emotional abuse.

Her approach is warm and interactive, grounded in respect, sensitivity and compassion while avoiding stigmatizing labels. She draws from cognitive-behavioural, person-centred and psychodynamic traditions and adapts realistic behavioural strategies as needed, tailoring conversations and treatment plans to each person’s unique needs. Seeking change requires courage, and Arleia frames therapy as an empowering collaboration aimed at helping clients move toward a more fulfilling life. She currently offers availability for therapy sessions on Thursdays and Fridays and is experienced in addressing issues such as stress, self-esteem, grief, trauma, relationship and family concerns, ADHD, bipolar challenges, and multicultural and LGBT considerations.

Therapeutic approaches and online support

Arleia integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Client-Centred Therapy into her online work. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and adjusting unhelpful thinking and behaviour patterns to reduce symptoms of anxiety, depression and mood difficulties, and to build practical coping skills. Client-Centred Therapy emphasises a nonjudgmental, empathic relationship in which the client’s own goals and values guide the pace and focus of the work, which can be especially helpful for self-esteem, relationship issues and life transitions.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Arleia works collaboratively with each person to decide what will fit best for their needs, goals and preferences. She adapts methods over time and remains guided by the client’s responses and changing circumstances, so therapy evolves as required.

Online therapy with Arleia is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging, providing flexibility for people with busy schedules, mobility limits or geographical constraints. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care and to access licensed professionals from familiar settings while arranging sessions that fit into daily life.