Dr. Lisa Tomlinson, HCPC

Dr Lisa Tomlinson is a HCPC-registered clinical psychologist who aims to make therapy feel straightforward and humane. She focuses on thoughts and everyday habits that shape how people cope with stress, anxiety, addiction and low mood. Lisa works to create a warm, non-judgemental space where people can speak at their own pace and feel understood.

With nine years of experience, most of which was in NHS services, she draws on a mix of approaches rather than one single method. Sessions are collaborative and practical, with attention to what helps day-to-day functioning. Lisa brings optimism and steady support when people feel stuck or overwhelmed.

Her work can address a wide range of concerns, including relationship strain, trauma and abuse, grief, sleep and eating problems, and obsessive or compulsive behaviours. She also helps with issues such as abandonment, attachment questions, body image, and the effects of adoption and foster care.

Lisa may use Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy, Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing, Mindfulness Therapy and trauma-focused approaches as part of an integrated plan. She tailors techniques to the person’s needs and goals rather than offering a fixed programme.

Sessions are offered in English and international clients are accepted. To begin, people follow the site’s Start Therapy process to complete a short matching questionnaire before scheduling according to the therapist’s availability.

How chosen approaches work in online therapy

CBT helps people notice and test unhelpful thoughts and habits. It uses practical exercises and small experiments to change thinking patterns that keep stress and anxiety going. DBT focuses on emotion regulation and coping skills, teaching ways to manage intense feelings and improve day-to-day functioning. EMDR works with the way distressing memories are processed and can reduce the intensity of traumatic memories when guided by a therapist.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss options and try ideas that match the person’s goals and preferences. Decisions are made collaboratively and can change as progress is made.

Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into everyday life, such as arranging appointments outside standard hours or reducing travel time. Before booking, confirm which session formats are offered for this therapist through the site’s scheduling process. Many people find remote sessions helpful for steady weekly work, shorter check-ins, or planning exercises that slot into a busy day.