Gisella Pereira

Life can be difficult and challenging; and at times it can feel like an uphill struggle. We may find ourselves repeating patterns and behaviours that prevent us from living a fulfilling and meaningful life. That feeling of not having a voice, of not being able to articulate our thoughts and feelings, instead they end up on a repetitive loop in our minds bringing a sense of disquiet and unhappiness.

Counselling can offer the opportunity to find your voice with a sense of having been seen and heard. Being able to be yourself in the presence of another, to internalise the acceptance that can come from a therapeutic relationship has the potential to be transformative helping you to discover new ways of being. Beginning to speak about the things that cause you suffering is a very personal process that can raise a lot of painful feelings. I strongly believe in the importance of being able to tell our stories in whatever form they may take. I offer a confidential, non-judgmental and professional environment where you have the freedom to explore what may be troubling you. I will take the lead from you and allow you to proceed at your own pace. I do not provide solutions but will be alongside you recognising your needs, helping you to find your own answers and to better tolerate your distress.

Practice description

My approach is relational and integrative, which means I believe in the importance of our relationship in shaping our work together. The therapeutic relationship can provide an empathic, genuine, stable and consistent setting in which to start the process of self-exploration allowing you to grow in self-awareness and self-acceptance. It allows for the possibility of change, of being able to recognise your uniqueness and of trusting yourself to know what it is that you need such as fostering greater self-care and compassion and putting in place healthier boundaries. Within this space, it can also be useful to consider how our past/early experiences and relationships have shaped our present.

I offer short and long-term therapy through telephone counselling and via Zoom.

Once you get in touch, the first step would be to arrange a free 20 minute Zoom or telephone consultation to discuss why counselling feels right for you at this time. It is also important for you to meet me and to discover if I am the right therapist for you. Collaboratively, we would work out the best way forward.