Seeking out therapy can feel like a big step into the unknown, in fact it can be both anxiety-inducing and exciting at the same time. In most cases it may be life changing. With this in mind, here is a warm welcome to you! 

My name is Vera and I’m an Integrative Counsellor, Sensorimotor Psychotherapist, and UKCP & BACP accredited practitioner based in London, and online.

 

In my practice I combine evidence-based psychotherapy with body-mind-emotion-oriented, creative, and transpersonal tools. I work with individuals from all walks of life who may feel stuck, dysregulated,  mentally and/or emotionally strained, or generally called to deeper level of personal change. I also specialise in psychotherapeutic approaches that focus on facilitating a healing space for people who wish to 're-programme' and overcome the often deeply embedded inner narratives that may stem from past traumas or difficult, adverse experiences that may have occurred in childhood. 

My Approach

My background spans a decade of therapeutic work across the NHS, bereavement support, trauma-specialist settings, and group facilitation. Over time, my work has evolved to embrace the healing potential of the ‘inner witness’ - a mindful, grounded awareness that supports emotional regulation, clarity, and self-trust.

Whether you’re navigating trauma, grief, existential questioning, addictions, anxiety, or simply seeking a deeper connection with yourself, I aim to offer therapy that supports realignment - psychologically, somatically, and, if relevant, spiritually.
 

Specialisms:​

• Identity and 'Purpose' / Life Transitions

• Spiritual emergence / awakening

• Trauma, Anxiety, Chronic Stress

• Depression 

• Family Estrangement

• Dissociation / Shame / Self-Alienation

• (Complicated) Grief and Bereavement

• Creative Exploration & Meaning-Making

• Relationships / Sexual Orientation

• Mental Health Impacts of  High Control Environments
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Why Consider Counselling?
 

Most of us may face uprooting life challenges at some point. Some of us may feel stuck, disconnected, anxious, burnt-out, or simply wish to explore relationship patterns. In other situations, we may want to process trauma and past wounds to move forward with new ways of coping.

 

Counselling has undergone a renaissance and is no longer just about being assessed and analysed by a person that is deemed to be 'in the know'. Instead, therapy has become a more cooperative and relationship-driven process that can be an instrumental part of what we could consider 'self care'. I'd like to think that therapy can support you in your journey, empower you, and foster helpful change in a space that provides open-minded and compassionate support. 

In my experience, counselling and psychotherapy have also become more relationally engaging and driven. In fact, research indicates across the board that it is the quality of the relationship between the therapist and the client that seems to be the most important accelerator for positive change. 

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People I work with often initially report of feeling:

• Disconnected from themselves or others

• Restless or questioning with undercurrents of intrusive or limiting thoughts

• Burnt out or emotionally overwhelmed

• Impacted by early life trauma or chronic patterns

• Ready for change but unsure where to begin

• Overwhelmed due to a particular life crisis 

Therapy can be a deeply resourcing space - especially when it supports you in bringing about conscious change. This can involve your awareness around thoughts, body reactions, emotions, and overall behavioural impulses.

Making the First Steps - Book an Initial Session

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Starting therapy can feel like a bold step - but it might also be one of the most meaningful. If you’d like to ask any questions, or simply want to get a feel for whether we’d work well together, please feel free to reach out and book an initial session with me.
 

Therapy Session Info & Rates

• Session Length: 50 minutes

• Location: Online (Zoom) or in-person in Wimbledon (SW19, London)

• Price: £70 per session (£35 for the initial consultation)

• Availability: Mondays - Thursdays
  
  Please note - my practice is currently undergoing a transition, which means that long term availability might be affected.