- Stress and anxiety
- Attachment issues
- Trauma support
About Caralisa
Caralisa Alvis of Lee is a BACP-registered counsellor in the United Kingdom with four years of clinical experience. She works with people dealing with stress, anxiety, relationship problems, trauma and abuse, parenting and attachment difficulties, and related concerns such as anger and low self-esteem.
She focuses on practical conversations about what is happening now. Sessions look at how current stress and relationships affect daily life. She also supports people coping with grief, addiction-related worries, and major life changes that leave them feeling stuck.
Her approach draws on attachment-based thinking, client-centred work and cognitive behavioural ideas. That means she pays attention to how early relationships shape present patterns, listens to what matters to each person, and uses practical ways to test and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviours.
Caralisa also uses psychodynamic and somatic-informed ideas when they help make sense of physical reactions and deeper patterns. She aims to help people notice where feelings live in the body, and how past experiences continue to influence choices now.
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients. Her practice uses a subscription model for sessions that can be cancelled at any time. To begin, people complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule a first appointment via the online system.
How her therapeutic approaches work online
Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationships affect present patterns. It helps people understand why they might react strongly in close relationships and how to build different ways of relating.Client-Centred Therapy focuses on the person in front of the therapist. Sessions centre on listening, clarifying what matters to the client, and encouraging their own solutions to problems like low self-esteem or life transitions.
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) addresses unhelpful thoughts and behaviours with practical exercises. It is useful for anxiety, stress and for testing out new ways of coping with everyday pressures.
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. The therapist will talk with each person about goals, preferences and what feels most useful. That collaborative process helps decide whether attachment, client-centred, CBT or somatic ideas are most helpful for a given issue.
The original profile does not list specific session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Many people find online sessions helpful because they can fit into study or work schedules, avoid travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Talk with the therapist during the sign-up steps about how to make sessions work around classes, shifts 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 work with?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, parenting and attachment difficulties, as well as anger, grief and addiction-related concerns.
What is her style in sessions?
Her style is client-centred and practical, focusing on current problems and what can change now while drawing on attachment and cognitive behavioural ideas.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has four years of professional experience working with adults on a range of emotional and relationship concerns.
What professional 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 she work with people who live outside the UK?
Yes, she accepts international clients and offers sessions in English.
Which session formats are offered?
The original profile does not specify session formats; please confirm current online or in-person options before booking.
How are sessions paid for and how much do they cost?
Sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time; fees vary by location.
What are the first steps to start working together?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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