Caralisa Alvis of Lee

• Stress and anxiety
• Parenting and attachment
• Trauma and abuse

About Caralisa

Caralisa Alvis of Lee works with stress, anxiety, relationship and parenting concerns using talking therapy and somatic approaches. She is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and has four years of professional experience.

She helps people who are dealing with trauma, domestic abuse, childhood abuse and attachment problems. She also supports those managing anger, addiction-related issues, grief and self-esteem difficulties. Her practice includes work around separation, caregiver stress, codependency and feelings of emptiness.

Her way of working is person-centred and practical. Sessions focus on what the client brings and on developing clearer ways to manage thoughts, feelings and behaviours. She uses elements of cognitive behavioural techniques to spot patterns and somatic ideas to include the body in the work.

Psychodynamic ideas are used to look at past relationships and how they affect current reactions. Attachment-based approaches help when early relationships shape trust and closeness. Caralisa aims to make therapy a place to talk frankly about painful experiences and to try out new ways of relating.

She runs sessions in English and accepts international clients. Fees vary with location and are arranged through a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time. To begin, a person selects the Talk to a counsellor online button, completes a short matching questionnaire and books a first session.

How her therapeutic approaches work online

Caralisa draws on attachment-based therapy to look at how early relationships affect current trust and closeness. This approach helps when problems with connection, abandonment or repeated relationship patterns are central.

She also uses client-centred methods that focus on the person in front of her, giving space to describe difficulties and decide priorities. Cognitive behavioural techniques are used to identify thinking and behaviour patterns and to try practical ways of managing symptoms such as anxiety or anger.

Finding the right approach is part of the work and she will discuss options with each person. Together they decide which methods suit the client's needs, goals and preferences, and this can change as therapy progresses.

Confirm the available session formats before booking, as the biography does not list them. Online sessions can help fit counselling into a busy life, for example by avoiding travel, allowing shorter check-ins, or making it easier to schedule around work or caregiving commitments. Registered or accredited professionals can use the same therapeutic methods online as in person, and sessions aim to help people practise new ways of thinking and behaving within day-to-day life.

Topics Caralisa lists

• Stress and anxiety
• Relationship issues
• Family conflicts
• Trauma and abuse
• Parenting issues
• Addictions
• Grief
• Anger management
• Self-esteem
• Bipolar disorder
• Coping with life changes
• Compassion fatigue
• Abandonment
• Antisocial personality
• Attachment issues
• Caregiver issues and stress
• Codependency
• Control issues
• Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
• Dissociation
• Divorce and separation
• Domestic violence
• Emptiness
• Family problems
• Forgiveness
• Guilt and shame
• Impulsivity
• Infidelity
• Isolation and loneliness
• Life purpose
• Veteran and armed forces issues
• Mood disorders
• Narcissism
• Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
• Panic disorder and panic attacks
• Paranoia
• Personality disorders
• Post-traumatic stress
• Self-love
• Sex addiction
• Sexual assault and abuse
• Sexuality
• Social anxiety and phobia
• Workplace issues
• Young adult issues

Ways of working

• Attachment-Based Therapy
• Client-Centred Therapy
• Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
• Psychodynamic Therapy
• Somatic Therapy
• Trauma-Focused Therapy
• Internal Family Systems

Questions about Caralisa

Does she work with anxiety?

Yes. She lists stress and anxiety among her main areas of work and uses cognitive behavioural techniques to address unhelpful thinking and coping.

What kind of counselling does she offer?

She practises client-centred work alongside attachment-based, psychodynamic and somatic approaches, with elements of cognitive behavioural therapy.

How much experience does she have?

She has four years of professional experience working as a psychotherapist in the United Kingdom.

Is she registered with a professional body?

She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, listed as BACP.

Can I see her if I live outside the UK?

Yes. She accepts international clients and offers sessions in English.

What session formats does she use?

The original details do not specify session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.

How much do sessions cost?

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

How do I get started?

Select the Talk to a counsellor online button, complete the short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.