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Lisa Arlington

Lisa Arlington, BACP

United Kingdom

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Counsellor - relationships and life changes

  • Client-Centred Therapy
  • Solution-Focused Therapy
  • Relationship and family issues

About Lisa

Lisa Arlington is a counsellor registered with the BACP and has eight years of practice in the United Kingdom. She works with issues such as relationship strain, family conflict, trauma and abuse, depression, and coping with life changes. Lisa is experienced in helping adults consider changes in their lives and relationships and in supporting people through periods of uncertainty.

Her approach is practical and person-focused. She listens to what matters to each person and encourages them to notice their own strengths. Conversations often look at patterns in relationships, attachment and communication. Lisa also addresses themes such as abandonment, guilt, shame and problems that arise after separation or divorce.

She uses Client-Centred Therapy to keep the focus on the person's experience, and Solution-Focused Therapy to identify small, achievable steps forward. Sessions can explore family of origin issues, blended family dynamics, caregiver stress and the impact of autistic traits on relationships. Lisa works with individuals and with couples to talk through current problems and plan changes.

Her style is calm and straightforward. She aims to help people regain a clearer sense of priorities and make practical decisions. For young adults, common topics include commitment worries, feeling empty or stuck, and adapting to life transitions such as moving out, finishing study or starting work.

To begin, prospective clients follow the site's booking route to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule an initial session. Costs vary with location and sessions run on a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.

How her approaches shape online work

Client-Centred Therapy focuses on the person's own perspective. The therapist listens closely and reflects what matters most to the client. This approach helps when someone needs to clarify feelings about relationships, family history or identity.

Solution-Focused Therapy looks for small, practical steps that move things forward. Sessions using this approach often set clear, achievable goals and track progress between meetings. It can be useful for dealing with problems like communication breakdowns, commitment worries or coping with life changes.

Deciding which approach to use is a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences and what feels most useful. Together they will try methods and adjust them based on what actually helps the client make changes.

Session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm available options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit meetings around study, work or caring duties, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Registered or accredited professionals can adapt questions and exercises to work over video or phone, concentrating on achievable steps and clearer communication rather than lengthy paperwork.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Relationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseDepressionCoping with life changes

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeBlended family issuesCaregiver issues and stressCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDivorce and separationEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Self-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSexualityWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapySolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

8+ years

Listed in

United Kingdom

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does she help with?

She helps with relationship strain, family problems, trauma and abuse, depression and coping with life changes.

What style of therapy does she use?

She works using Client-Centred Therapy and Solution-Focused Therapy, focusing on the person's experience and practical steps forward.

How much experience does she have?

She has eight years of professional practice in the United Kingdom.

What are her credentials and location?

She is registered with the BACP and practises in the United Kingdom.

Can I see her if I live outside the UK?

International clients are not currently accepted; sessions are offered in English and for people based in the United Kingdom.

What session formats are available?

Please confirm current session options before booking, as the biography does not specify formats on offer.

How are sessions paid for?

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

How do I start with her?

Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.

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