Karina Vicencio

Hello, I am Karina. I am a qualified Somatic Trauma Therapist and a Registered Member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP).

I believe we all possess the inner strength and resources to navigate life's challenges, though trauma and distress can sometimes leave them feeling entirely out of reach. Working collaboratively, my aim is to help you identify your needs, reconnect with your hidden strengths, and feel resilient again.

Through personal experience, I understand how powerful therapy can be during difficult times. It provides the space to put life events into context, understand how your past affects your present, and help you look forward to the future.

I provide a safe, compassionate, and confidential space where we can work together to explore your experiences, process difficult emotions, and support your journey at your own pace. This means our work is guided entirely by what you need.

I bring specialised experience in complex trauma and Childhood Sexual Abuse, but you don't need to have experienced trauma to work with me. I regularly support individuals working through anxiety, low self-worth, stress, anger, and loss, using an integrative psychodynamic and somatic approach tailored to your individual needs.

I offer both short-term and open-ended counselling, adapting the pace and length of therapy to whatever feels right for you. Above all, I support you in gently processing your experiences and reconnecting with yourself at a pace that feels safe for you.

My therapeutic approach is integrative and tailored entirely to your unique needs. I work using a "bottom-up" approach, which means I place equal value on listening to the body as well as listening to the mind.

What We Draw From:

Somatic Trauma Therapy & Breathwork: Safely releasing trapped physical tension, calming your nervous system, and helping you feel grounded by tracking what your body is telling us.

Psychodynamic Therapy: Exploring how past experiences and early relationships influence your present choices and behaviors through open, mindful discussion.

A Collaborative Space

Therapy with me is a deeply collaborative process. I work with compassion, and we will always go entirely at your pace. You are in control of your journey, and we will focus on ensuring you feel grounded and supported throughout.

Together, we will help you make sense of your history, build resilience, and develop resources for the future.