About Arleia
Arleia Lopes is a psychotherapeutic counsellor based in the United Kingdom. She holds BACP accreditation and brings four years of clinical experience working with adults and young people. Her background includes independent practice work and voluntary roles with mental health organisations and primary schools.
She helps people facing anxiety, depression, stress and low self-esteem. She also supports those coping with grief, trauma and relationship difficulties. LGBT concerns, parenting challenges and career-related stress are among the issues she addresses.
Background and approach
Her style is warm and interactive. Conversations are treated with respect, sensitivity and compassion. She avoids stigmatizing labels and works to make people feel heard and understood.
Arleia uses a mix of approaches tailored to each person. Her practice draws on attachment-based ideas, client-centred listening, cognitive behavioural techniques and psychodynamic reflection. She combines these to suit the problem and the person in front of her.
She has experience supporting people through emotional abuse, suicidal thoughts, life adjustments and trauma. She also offers life coaching and clinical supervision alongside therapy. To begin, people are asked to complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule sessions according to the available times.
Sessions are currently available on Thursdays and Fridays; prospective clients should follow the Start Therapy process to complete the questionnaire and arrange a first appointment.
What Arleia works with
Everything Arleia lists, in their own terms. LGBT is the reason Arleia is listed here; the rest shows what else Arleia works with.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- LGBT
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Eating disorders
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Coaching
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- Attachment issues
- Communication problems
- Domestic violence
- First responder issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Mood disorders
- Multicultural concerns
- Phobias
- Postpartum depression
- Pregnancy and childbirth
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
Approaches Arleia lists
- Attachment-Based Therapy
- Client-Centred Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
- Existential Therapy
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each counsellor names and does not check training records.
How these approaches shape online therapy
Attachment-based work focuses on how early relationships influence current patterns. It helps people understand closeness, trust and recurring difficulties in relationships and can be useful for those who feel stuck in repeating dynamics.Client-centred therapy places the person’s experience at the core. The counsellor listens without judgement, reflects feelings back, and helps people find their own pace and answers. This approach suits people who want a gentle, person-led pace.
Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) looks at links between thoughts, feelings and actions. It introduces practical exercises and small behavioural changes to reduce anxiety or lift mood. CBT is often helpful for specific problems like phobias, low mood or unhelpful thinking patterns.
Finding the best approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences and what feels most useful. Together client and counsellor adjust methods as understanding grows and needs change.
If you are considering online sessions, please confirm available formats before booking because the original biography does not list specific options. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, reduce travel, or allow shorter check-ins during a lunch break. Different approaches translate well to remote work, and practical exercises or reflective conversations can be carried out effectively online when the format suits the person.
Questions people ask about Arleia
What kinds of problems can be worked on here?
Common concerns include stress, anxiety, depression, self-esteem and coping with life changes. The therapist also supports issues such as trauma, grief, relationship and LGBT-related concerns.
How would you describe the therapeutic style?
The approach is warm and interactive, with conversations led by the client’s needs. Sessions aim to combine listening, practical strategies and reflection rather than relying on labels.
What experience does the counsellor have?
She has four years of experience in independent practice and has volunteered with mental health organisations and primary schools. This work has included supporting people after trauma and with suicidal thoughts.
What are the counsellor's credentials and location?
She is accredited by the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and practises in the United Kingdom.
In which languages are sessions offered?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees and payments handled?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I start working with this counsellor?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
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