Dr Lara Lopes de Jesus- Counselling Psychologist at Shore Psychology

Dr Lara Lopes de Jesus

Counselling Psychologist

I am a warm, reflective, and relational therapist with over 15 years of clinical experience working with individuals and couples across NHS and private practice settings. I understand that beginning therapy can feel unfamiliar or emotionally exposing, particularly when difficulties in relationships, trauma, anxiety, or low mood have been carried for a long time. My aim is to offer a thoughtful, supportive, and psychologically safe space where clients can begin to make sense of their experiences and develop more secure and meaningful ways of relating to themselves and others.

My work focuses particularly on relationships, trauma, and attachment. I am interested in how early experiences and relational patterns can continue to shape emotional responses, self-esteem, and connections in adulthood. Alongside this, I also support clients experiencing anxiety, depression, emotional overwhelm, and difficulties linked to stress, identity, health challenges, and life transitions.

I have worked for over 15 years within NHS and private practice settings, supporting clients with a wide range of emotional and psychological difficulties. My experience includes working with both individuals and couples, as well as supporting professionals experiencing high levels of stress and emotional exhaustion. I also have experience working with individuals affected by serious physical health conditions, including cancer, and with clients from LGBTQ+ and international backgrounds.

Clinical Experience

I support people experiencing

  • Relationship difficulties and couples therapy
  • Trauma and attachment-related difficulties
  • Anxiety and depression
  • Emotional overwhelm and stress
  • Self-esteem and self-criticism
  • Relationship insecurity and repeated relational patterns
  • Burnout and high-pressure professional roles
  • Identity and cross-cultural experiences
  • Emotional impact of physical health challenges

Therapies I offer

  • Attachment-based therapy
  • Trauma-informed therapy
  • Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR)
  • Internal Family Systems (IFS-informed)
  • Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT-informed)
  • Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT-informed

Therapy available in English and Portuguese.

I believe therapy offers an opportunity not only to understand emotional and relationship patterns more clearly, but also to begin developing a greater sense of security, self-understanding, and connection in everyday life.

Qualifications and Training

  • Doctorate in Counselling Psychology (PsychD) University of Roehampton- London- 2010-2015
  • BSc Psychology- London South Bank University (2004- 2007)

Professional Membership and Registrations

I am a registered member of the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) (Registration No: PYL33230)

Member of the British Psychological Society (BPS)

Insurance Providers I work with

AVIVA, AXA, Bupa , Cigna, Healix, Vitality, WPA