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Lisa Arlington, BACP

Warm, steady support for relationships and life changes
  • Calm empathic presence
  • Individuals and couples
  • Strengths focused guidance

About Lisa Arlington

Lisa Arlington (BACP) is a UK-based therapist with 8 years of experience, working with individuals and couples who want support with relationships, family difficulties, trauma and abuse, depression, anxiety, grief, and major life changes. Her interest in counselling began early in her own parenting journey, which helped her see how meaningful therapy can be and strengthened her commitment to supporting others through challenging seasons.

Lisa brings a calm, genuine, and empathic style to her work, offering a steady space for clients to step back, reflect, and make sense of what is happening in their lives and relationships. She helps people explore patterns in communication, attachment, and family dynamics, including concerns such as divorce and separation, blended family stress, caregiver strain, guilt and shame, emptiness, and family-of-origin issues.

Her approach is grounded in the belief that each person is the expert on their own world. When stress and pressure make it easy to lose sight of personal needs and strengths, Lisa supports clients in reconnecting with what matters to them, clarifying next steps, and building a greater sense of choice and direction. Beginning therapy can feel daunting, and she aims to meet clients with warmth and acceptance while gently guiding the process as the work unfolds together.

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 Approach

Client-Centered Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy

Frequently Asked Questions

How much experience does Lisa Arlington have?

Lisa Arlington has 8 years of professional experience supporting clients through a range of concerns, including relationships, family challenges, trauma and abuse, depression, and coping with life changes.

Is Lisa Arlington a licensed therapist?

Yes. Lisa Arlington holds BACP credentials, which indicates membership with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy in the United Kingdom.

In which languages does Lisa Arlington provide therapy?

Lisa Arlington provides therapy in English.

Where is Lisa Arlington located?

Lisa Arlington is located in the United Kingdom.

How can I work with Lisa Arlington as my therapist?

Sessions and support with Lisa Arlington are available through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, allowing clients to choose the format that fits their needs and schedule.

Does Lisa Arlington work with international clients?

No. Lisa Arlington does not currently work with international clients.

How much does therapy with Lisa Arlington cost?

The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, just click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire to help match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.

Online Therapy with a Collaborative, Goal-Focused Approach

Lisa Arlington draws on Client-Centered Therapy, a supportive approach that emphasizes warmth, acceptance, and careful listening. This style can be especially helpful when stress, low mood, grief, or relationship strain makes it hard to sort through feelings or stay connected to personal needs and values.

She also uses Solution-Focused Therapy, which helps clients identify practical next steps and build on existing strengths. Rather than spending every session only on what is not working, this approach can support clearer goals and steady progress, including around communication problems, family conflict, and coping with life changes.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. Lisa works collaboratively with clients to understand what they want from therapy and what feels most useful, adjusting the pace and focus based on goals, preferences, and what is happening day to day.

Online therapy makes it easier to access support in a way that fits real life. Clients can connect with Lisa through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, offering flexibility for busy schedules, home responsibilities, or times when meeting in person is not practical.

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