Yesenia De Andrade De Caires

I am a Psychologist (MSc) and Integrative Psychotherapist specialising in trauma, anxiety, depression, neurodiversity, ADHD, autism, and dyspraxia, offering therapy in both English and Spanish. I dedicate much of my ongoing advanced training to these areas. In our sessions, I focus deeply on processing difficult or traumatic life events, managing overwhelming anxiety and depression, understanding the unique presentations of neurodivergent minds, and addressing the high clinical and emotional cost that "masking" and "adapting" takes on our psyche.

I work with individuals, couples, and young people from all backgrounds, cultures, and genders. While my work is grounded in Person-Centred therapy—meaning I work collaboratively with you and believe you hold your own answers—I integrate Psychodynamic, Gestalt, CBT, and Mindfulness into our sessions. My approach is also deeply shaped by my background leading dance and movement meditation, as well as my years of experience supporting children with special educational needs and young adults.

I offer a safe, warm, and non-judgmental space for you to navigate neurodivergent experiences, heal from trauma, or work through challenges like body dysmorphia, grief, and life transitions like immigration.

For couples, I create a dedicated space to help you identify repetitive patterns you may be creating together, so you can truly listen to one another, heal, and find a shared way forward. In this space, I explore how each of you uniquely processes the world, helping you understand your different perspectives and how they interact. Together, we will also look at individual survival patterns you might have developed over time to protect yourself. My goal is to facilitate change that gets you closer to your true self, helping you find harmony between what you think, feel, and do, while relieving symptoms of anxiety, depression, anger, and fear.

Having the courage to examine our lives sets us free and begins a path of growth and reconciliation with ourselves. I offer short-term, long-term, and open-ended weekly sessions (50 minutes). Face-to-face sessions are available at my Archway studio (London, N19), as well as online and telephone sessions via Zoom or WhatsApp video.

Our first session is a chance to meet, see how we fit, and begin understanding what brings you to therapy. During this initial 50-minute consultation, we will gently explore what you are experiencing, what you hope to gain from our time together, and any specific goals you might have.

There is no pressure to share more than you feel ready to. We will look at your history and current challenges, including any specific needs around trauma, neurodiversity, or relationship dynamics. It is also a space for you to ask me questions about how I work and see if my integrative, collaborative approach feels right for you. If we decide to move forward, we will discuss practicalities and arrange a regular weekly time for your subsequent sessions.

I offer a safe and non-judgemental space for you to explore difficult and even traumatic events in your life. A place to process sudden changes in your life or a place to grieve. A place to discover the patterns that you might have developed over time as a way to try to protect yourself, and a place that facilitates change to get you closer to your true self, where you will be able to find harmony between what you think, feel and do. A place to explore your feelings and find a way of being that works for you, which might help to relieve symptoms of depression, anxiety, and feelings of anger and fear.

I am a Psychologist (MSc) and Integrative Psychotherapist specialising in trauma, anxiety, depression, neurodiversity, ADHD, autism, and dyspraxia, offering therapy in both English and Spanish. I dedicate much of my ongoing advanced training to these areas. In our sessions, I focus deeply on processing difficult or traumatic life events, managing overwhelming anxiety and depression, understanding the unique presentations of neurodivergent minds, and addressing the high clinical and emotional cost that "masking" and "adapting" takes on our psyche.

 I work collaboratively with you. I believe that you have the answers, and I will support you in finding them and finding a method that resonates with you.

Although my work is grounded in Person Centred Therapy, I also use approaches such as Psychodynamic, Gestalt, CBT, Mindfulness, Movement, and Embodiment techniques.

During my sessions, I aim to create a warm, professional space just for you, where we can discuss and reflect on your perceptions, emotions, feelings, and behaviours. A place with no judgements or preconceptions, enabling you to express and explore what you really feel and think, which can be liberating.

A contained, safe space that aims to facilitate the change you want in your life. My priority is to create a therapeutic relationship where clients feel emotionally held and looked after, reminding them of emotional and physical safety, which is key to change and healing, as our brains and bodies need to feel safe to look into our wounds and start healing.

Having the courage to examine our lives sets us free and begins a path of growth and reconciliation with ourselves. I have felt honoured to see how clients start feeling their feelings and owning their ideas. If you'd like to start exploring your life in a safe, professional, warm, and compassionate space, feel free to reach out.

During our first session, we would talk about what brought you to therapy, your expectations, and we will explore together an approach that resonates with you. After this session, you would be able to decide if you want to start a therapy cycle with me.

I work short-term, long-term, and open-ended therapy, depending on clients presenting issues and preferences.

I am a Psychologist (MSc) and Integrative Psychotherapist specialising in trauma, anxiety, depression, neurodiversity, ADHD, autism, and dyspraxia. I offer therapy in English and Spanish, and I dedicate much of my ongoing advanced training to these core areas. My practice focuses heavily on helping you process traumatic or difficult life events, navigate overwhelming anxiety, and understand the unique way your mind works. I have a specific interest in addressing the heavy emotional and clinical toll that "masking" and constantly "adapting" takes on our psyche.

Working collaboratively with individuals, couples, and young people from all backgrounds, my base is Person-Centred—I firmly believe you hold the answers within you. To support you in finding them, I integrate Psychodynamic, Gestalt, CBT, and Mindfulness, alongside somatic insights from my background leading dance and movement meditation and supporting special educational needs.

I provide a safe, warm, and non-judgmental environment where you can step closer to your true self. Whether you are navigating neurodivergent experiences, healing from trauma, or working through anxiety, grief, or major transitions like immigration, you are welcome here.

For couples, I create a dedicated space to help you step out of the repetitive, painful patterns you might be creating together. Together, we explore how each partner uniquely processes the world, building deep mutual understanding so you can truly listen, heal, and find a way forward. We also examine the individual survival patterns you may have developed over time to protect yourself, working to bring harmony to how you think, feel, and act.

I offer short-term, long-term, and open-ended 50-minute weekly sessions. You can see me face-to-face at my Archway studio (London, N19) or online via Zoom and WhatsApp video.

Our first session is a gentle, collaborative initial consultation where we see how it feels to work together. Over 50 minutes, we will explore what's happening in your life right now, what brought you to therapy, and what you hope to achieve or heal.

There is absolutely no pressure to share everything right away. We will talk about your history, any specific dynamics you want to explore—whether individually or as a couple—and discuss how my integrative approach can best support your unique needs. It is also your space to ask me any questions about the therapeutic process. If we both feel I am the right fit for you, we'll discuss the practicalities and set up a regular weekly time to begin your journey.