Lewis Psychology Online therapists are trained to at least masters degree level which means we are trained in more than one counselling psychology modality. This enables us to formulate cases, plan strategies and tailor interventions to suit the needs of the client.

Our team of highly qualified online counsellors and psychologists deliver a large range of counselling and psychotherapy approaches. Don’t worry, you do not have to choose your preferred counselling psychology model as your online therapist will tailor your treatment to suit your presenting issue, your personality and your therapy goals.

Teresa Lewis, Director 

Teresa Lewis is a Senior Accredited Psychotherapist and internationally respected clinical educator with three decades of experience shaping psychological care, practitioner training, and nervous system-informed psychotherapy. She is the founder and director of Lewis Psychology — a multi award-winning organisation and the only BACP-accredited counselling and psychotherapy provider in Wolverhampton.

Since qualifying in 1995, Teresa has delivered over 30,000 hours of clinical work, supporting people through trauma, anxiety, and complex psychological presentations. Her therapeutic approach integrates deep human connection with nervous system science and somatic regulation — offering structured, evidence-based care that helps restore stability, clarity, and agency.

Teresa is widely known for making complex psychological theory clear, clinically relevant, and trauma-aware — without losing depth. Her work bridges psychotherapy, adult education, and applied practice, helping professionals embed nervous system regulation, psychological safety, and relational integrity into real-world care.

A qualified adult educator, Teresa has trained and supervised thousands of counsellors and healthcare professionals across the NHS, voluntary sector, and private practice. Her educational materials are used internationally across clinical and academic settings — including in postgraduate programmes at The Open University and within training environments at institutions such as Boston University, the University of California, the University of Iowa, Massey University in New Zealand, the University at Buffalo, and Aurora University. Her training has also supported leadership development for the United States Department of Defence and the Australian Department of Justice and Safety.

Teresa’s work influences how psychotherapy is taught, delivered, and understood — championing an approach that centres embodiment, relationship, and long-term integration. She is a qualified EMDR practitioner, an accredited mindfulness teacher, and a registered member of the Association for Coaching (MAC). She was also a founding member of the BACP Coaching Division, contributing to the development of coaching and psychotherapy as integrated professional disciplines.

Through her work at Lewis Psychology, Teresa continues to support the evolution of psychologically informed care — offering grounded, relational, and rigorous psychotherapy and training for professionals seeking to work at depth.

A sample of Teresa’s teaching can be viewed on her YouTube channel, where she shares psychologically informed, trauma-aware education for professionals and the wider public.

Paul Lewis, Director

Paul Lewis is the founder and Director of both Lewis Psychology CIC and Lewis Psychology Online. Paul is an Accredited clinical hypnotherapist with The National Hypnotherapy Society (MHS Acc) and has been awarded Advanced Practitioner (ADPR) status by the General Hypnotherapy Register (GHR).  As Wolverhampton’s only GHR validated Advanced Hypnotherapy Practitioner, Paul has a substantial breadth and depth of knowledge in many areas of psychotherapy and hypnosis including cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), counselling and neuro linguistic programming (NLP). Paul has built a reputation as an innovative and creative practitioner working across a broad range of areas.  He holds professional qualifications in hypnotherapy in addition to qualifications in NLP, coaching, smoking cessation and counselling. He is a dynamic practitioner and his style is authentic and engaging, with a passion that both motivates and inspires. Paul enables people to understand and action the key factors in achieving and sustaining measurable growth and change. His solution focussed approach to change is informed by the latest neuroscientific research and evidence based psychology.

Paul has extensive experience in the field of business development, sales, marketing and management, which proves invaluable in maintaining the company’s high standard of services. He brings much expertise to the Lewis Psychology brand and draws on his business experience to add a commercial edge to the company. Paul has active involvement in the development and delivery of services from conception to evaluation.

Charlie Hatton

Charlie, is an integrative practitioner holding a postgraduate diploma in psychotherapeutic counselling. She is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). Embracing a pluralistic ethos, Charlie believes that different therapeutic approaches resonate with different individuals at various times, allowing her to tailor her practice to each client’s unique needs.

Charlie works collaboratively with her clients, employing a diverse range of approaches, including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), humanistic techniques, and attachment-narrative therapy. Her special interests include complex trauma and autonomic dysregulation. In her work with clients who have experienced complex trauma, Charlie focuses on understanding how repeated or prolonged traumatic experiences can impact emotional regulation, self-identity, and interpersonal relationships. She educates clients on polyvagal theory, highlighting how the body’s autonomic nervous system responds to trauma and stress, and teaches mindfulness and self-regulation techniques to help clients regain a sense of safety and control.

In addition to her focus on trauma, Charlie has experience working with neurodivergence, chronic conditions, and attachment issues. Before joining Lewis Psychology, she provided counselling for staff at University Hospitals of North Midlands, where she supported NHS employees facing a variety of challenges, including depression, anxiety, and interpersonal difficulties.

Charlie is committed to fostering a safe and supportive environment for her clients, helping them explore their experiences and develop strategies for meaningful change. Through her compassionate and adaptable approach, she empowers clients to navigate their therapeutic journey effectively.

Deborah Williams

Deborah holds a British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) accredited master’s degree in Psychotherapeutic Counselling and is a registered member of the BACP.  Deborah works collaboratively with her clients offering a flexible approach for both short-term and long-term therapy.   Deborah provides a warm, non-judgemental, safe counselling environment to allow clients the time and space to talk openly about their difficulties.  

Deborah has previously worked as a well-being counsellor in an Occupational Health setting within the public sector and has also worked for various charities supporting people living with illness and loss.  Deborah has experience of working with many client difficulties including bereavement, living with illness, anxiety, stress, depression, low self-esteem, anger and trauma.  Deborah draws upon the different modalities covered in her training such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Psychodynamic Therapy, Attachment Therapy and Systemic Therapy to support the needs of the client and their way of working.  Valuing equality and fairness, Deborah is committed to providing high-quality counselling. Deborah offers a calm therapeutic atmosphere whereby clients will have the potential to explore, discover and develop ways in which to help improve their well-being.

Pauline Maddison 

Pauline has an extensive range of clinical experience which spans more than 40 years. She trained as a mental health nurse in 1986, a profession that informs her work now as an individual and group psychotherapist. She has a Masters degree in psychotherapy from the prestigious Metanoia Institute in London and is a registered psychotherapist with the United Kingdom Council for Psychotherapy (UKCP). 

Pauline’s  professional experience  has given her diverse proficiency to address a broad spectrum of emotional and interpersonal difficulties such as anxiety disorders, depression, stress, bereavement, trauma, sexual and emotional abuse, issues of identity, anger, and interpersonal issues.   

Pauline  works collaboratively and interactively whilst providing a confidential, neutral and safe space for each client. As each person experiences life and specific situations in a different way, Pauline will adapt her way of working to suit your needs. Pauline is informed by systemic, psychodynamic, and cognitive analytic therapy (CAT).  She is particularly interested in attachment theory, the impact of early experiences of loss, and significant emotional deficits that can affect the individual’s ability to form trustworthy and reliable relationships throughout adulthood.  

Pauline’s therapeutic philosophy originates in the personal and professional belief that, as human beings, we each have the potential for self-development and growth. This can be achieved through genuine trust, self-knowledge, understanding, and responsibility.  She works using various techniques underpinned by a psychodynamic perspective and her own life experience.