Arleia Lopes, BACP - Therapist in United Kingdom

Warm and interactive
Person-centred focus
Practical coping tools

About Arleia

Arleia Lopes is a BACP-registered counsellor with four years of practice in the United Kingdom. She works with adults and young people, offering a warm and interactive style that aims to make difficult conversations easier to begin. Sessions focus on practical steps people can take to feel steadier and more understood.

Her background includes private work plus volunteering with mental health organisations and primary schools. That mix has given her experience supporting people who face anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, relationship strain and struggles around parenting and career choices. She also supports people dealing with ADHD, bipolar mood challenges, eating concerns and issues tied to identity and prejudice.

In session she draws on client-centred ideas to keep the person’s priorities central. She also uses cognitive behavioural techniques and psychodynamic thinking to look at current patterns and the feelings behind them. Attachment-based ideas inform work around close relationships and intimacy. These approaches are tailored to each person’s needs rather than applied as a fixed programme.

Her manner is respectful and compassionate, avoiding stigmatising labels. Conversations are collaborative and aimed at clearer thinking, better communication and small, achievable changes. People who value a direct but empathetic approach may find this style helpful.

To begin, clients use the site’s Start Therapy button and complete a short matching questionnaire, then schedule sessions according to the therapist’s availability.

How different approaches shape online therapy

Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening closely to what matters most to the person. The therapist follows the client’s lead, offering empathy and reflection so people can understand their own choices and feelings better. This approach is often used for concerns like low self-esteem, life transitions and relationship questions.

Attachment-Based Therapy pays attention to patterns in close relationships. It looks at how early experiences affect trust, intimacy and emotional responses, which can help with issues such as attachment difficulties, intimacy-related concerns and communication problems.

Finding the right combination of approaches is part of the work. The counsellor will discuss goals and preferences with the person and suggest ways of working together. Decisions about techniques and pace are made collaboratively and can change as progress is made.

If you are considering online therapy, check the session format options before booking so you know what is offered. Online sessions can fit into busy days, reduce travel time and make it easier to keep appointments during work or family commitments. They can also allow for shorter check-ins when that suits a person's schedule. Confirm the available session formats when you start so arrangements match your needs and routines.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, Anxiety Self esteem Depression Coping with life changes

Also works with

LGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuse GriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoachingCompassion fatigue ADHD

Additional focus areas

Attachment issues Communication problemsDomestic violenceFirst responder issuesForgiveness Guilt and shame Isolation / loneliness Life purpose Mood disorders Multicultural concernsPhobiasPostpartum depression Pregnancy and childbirth Prejudice and discriminationSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-love Social anxiety and phobia Women's issues Workplace issues

Therapeutic approaches

Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Existential TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

4+ years

Listed in

United Kingdom

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems does this counsellor help with?

She works with a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma and relationship or parenting challenges.

What is the therapy style like in sessions?

Sessions are described as warm and interactive, with an emphasis on respect and compassion and practical steps people can try between meetings.

What experience does the counsellor have?

She has four years of experience in private practice and has volunteered with mental health organisations and primary schools.

What credentials does the counsellor hold and where are they based?

The counsellor is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and practises in the United Kingdom.

Which languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

Are international clients accepted?

International clients are not currently accepted.

How are costs and billing handled?

Costs vary with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.

How do I begin working with this counsellor?

Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist’s availability.

Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.