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. She has worked within the NHS across a range of services supporting people with diverse psychological difficulties and draws on that experience to inform her clinical practice.

Lisa places strong emphasis on building a trusting therapeutic relationship and aims to create a non-judgemental, containing space where people can explore their concerns at a pace that feels right for them. She brings warmth, compassion and an optimistic stance to her work, often holding hope for clients when they are struggling to see it themselves.

Her approach is integrative, tailoring therapy to each person rather than using a single method. She frequently draws on Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT), and also uses Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT), Cognitive Analytic Therapy (CAT) informed techniques and Cognitive-Behavioural Integrated Treatment (C-BIT) when working with addictions. This range allows her to address issues such as stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, relationship difficulties, addictions, self-esteem and many other concerns.

Dr. Tomlinson aims to work collaboratively with clients to identify goals and practical steps towards change, offering support that is both evidence-informed and empathetic.

Therapeutic approaches and online care

Dr. Lisa Tomlinson commonly uses Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT), and she also incorporates Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) where appropriate. CBT focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thinking and behaviour patterns to reduce symptoms of anxiety, depression and related difficulties. DBT teaches practical skills for managing intense emotions, improving interpersonal effectiveness and tolerating distress. EMDR is a trauma-focused approach that helps people process distressing memories and reduce their emotional impact.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process and Dr. Tomlinson works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods best fit their needs, goals and preferences. Together they review progress and adapt the plan as therapy unfolds to ensure a good match.

Online therapy with Dr. Tomlinson is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging, providing flexibility for different schedules and needs. These options make it easier to access therapy from different locations and allow clients to choose the format that feels most manageable for them while still working with licensed professionals and therapists who can tailor care to individual circumstances.