Elena Gava

I have limited spaces at the moment. Please email me for availability.

My working schedule:

Monday-Wednesday 8.30am-18.00

Sunday 09.00-13.00

About me

Hello, I’m Elena. I am a UK-qualified integrative counsellor offering a safe, confidential space where you can explore your thoughts and feelings at your own pace.

I understand that seeking counselling can feel daunting, and it takes courage to take that first step. My aim is to provide a supportive and non-judgemental environment where you feel heard, understood, and accepted.

How I work

I work from an integrative humanistic approach, which means I place you at the centre of our work. I believe that therapy is not a one-size-fits-all process, and I tailor sessions to meet your individual needs.

Together, we can explore your past experiences, present challenges, and future goals to help you gain a deeper understanding of yourself and your emotional needs.

As a neurodivergent therapist, I bring both personal insight and professional knowledge of neurodiversity, offering an informed and understanding approach to how you experience the world.

I work flexibly and collaboratively, supporting you to make sense of your thoughts and feelings, develop self-awareness, and move towards meaningful change.

Areas I work with

I support individuals experiencing:

Anxiety

Childhood and adult trauma

Depression

Attachment and relationship difficulties

Perfectionism and all-or-nothing thinking

Low self-esteem and confidence

People-pleasing and boundary challenges

ADHD and OCD

What to expect

You may be experiencing anxiety, a strong inner critic, or feeling stuck in patterns that are difficult to change. These experiences can sometimes be linked to past relationships or challenging life events.

In our work together, we will explore these patterns in a safe and supportive way, helping you to better understand yourself and develop healthier ways of coping.

Next steps

If you feel ready to begin counselling, you are welcome to get in touch to arrange an initial session or ask any questions you may have.

Therapy sessions is provided Remotely via zoom

My training in Humanistic integrative counselling by introducing some approaches would help you:

*Understand how past experience impacting your present time and why you struggling to move forward.

*Enhance your understanding and build a positive relationship with self and others.

*Identifying the root causing of your anxiety/guilt to enable reducing the power.

*Reconnect your mind with your thoughts, feelings and your physical response to those feelings.

* Enable you to become a more wholesome that you can live your life with it rather than be governed by.

all these approaches only would be introduced in appropriate time following your pace to maintain ethics and safe space.

I do believe: “There is hope, even when your brain tells you there isn’t.” ― John Green

I understand how might be difficult for you to do that first step to contact therapist.

*My support begins from the moment you send an enquiry.

* I always try my best to reply straight away back.

* I will send you email and text, but I will not phone as I am not sure what is your personal situation to maintain confidentiality.

* Please check your spam folder if you haven’t heard back from me.

Choosing a counsellor that you feel at ease with -is a really important part of the therapy process.

* If you have read this far and are wondering if we may be a good ‘fit’ to work together, I would be delighted to offer an informal 15-minute zoom call.

***Please send me an email with your availability, preferred day and time it would speed up the process to arrange this call, where I could explain how I do work and you could ask me any questions about therapy.

If we both feel comfortable to work together, I will email you online therapy agreement, client informational sheet and core form what would be required your attention as official part of therapy.

On first Assessment/ Introductory session:

*First session 50 mins-£30.00 where you could see if it’s for you without any obligation.

* Thereafter 50 mins-£60.00

For trainee counsellors I am offering £45 per 50 minutes session

I am quite flexible and will try to accomodate but it will depends if I have free space My working schedule

Monday-Friday 8.30am-18.00

Sunday 09.00-13.00

Integrative Counsellor in Portsmouth | Anxiety & Trauma Therapy | Online & Face-to-Face

About me

Hello, I’m Elena. I am a UK-qualified integrative counsellor offering face-to-face counselling in Portsmouth, Hampshire, and online counselling across the UK. I specialise in anxiety counselling and trauma therapy in Portsmouth.

Anxiety is a natural human response to feeling under threat, and most people will experience it at some point in their lives. However, when anxiety becomes overwhelming, it can affect your thoughts, emotions, physical wellbeing, and day-to-day life.

You may experience a strong inner critic, feelings of guilt, or find yourself stuck in patterns that are difficult to change. These experiences can sometimes be linked to past events such as childhood trauma, neglect, bullying, or other challenging life experiences.

Areas I work with

I support individuals experiencing:

Anxiety

Childhood and adult trauma

Attachment and relationship difficulties

Depression

Perfectionism and all-or-nothing thinking

Low self-esteem and confidence

People-pleasing and difficulties with boundaries

ADHD and OCD

How I work

I work from an integrative humanistic approach, which means I place you at the centre of our work. I believe that therapy is not a one-size-fits-all process, and I tailor sessions to meet your individual needs, working with the whole person, exploring past experiences, present challenges, and future goals.

As a neurodivergent therapist, I bring both personal insight and professional knowledge of neurodiversity. I aim to support you in understanding how your thoughts and emotions work, helping you to feel more in control and able to move forward and future goals to help you better understand your emotional needs.

I aim to offer a space where you feel seen, heard, and accepted as you are.

My training in Humanistic integrative counselling by introducing some approaches would help you:

*Understand how past experience impacting your present time and why you struggling to move forward.

*Enhance your understanding and build a positive relationship with self and others.

*Identifying the root causing of your anxiety/guilt to enable reducing the power.

*Reconnect your mind with your thoughts, feelings and your physical response to those feelings.

* Enable you to become a more wholesome that you can live your life with it rather than be governed by.

all these approaches only would be introduced in appropriate time following your pace to maintain ethics and safe space.

I do believe: “There is hope, even when your brain tells you there isn’t.” ― John Green

I understand how might be difficult for you to do that first step to contact therapist.

*My support begins from the moment you send an enquiry.

* I always try my best to reply straight away back.

* I will send you email and text, but I will not phone as I am not sure what is your personal situation to maintain confidentiality.

* Please check your spam folder if you haven’t heard back from me.

Choosing a counsellor that you feel at ease with -is a really important part of the therapy process.

* If you have read this far and are wondering if we may be a good ‘fit’ to work together, I would be delighted to offer an informal 15-minute zoom call.

***Please send me an email with your availability, preferred day and time it would speed up the process to arrange this call, where I could explain how I do work and you could ask me any questions about therapy.

If we both feel comfortable to work together, I will email you online therapy agreement, client informational sheet and core form what would be required your attention as official part of therapy.

On first Assessment/ Introductory session:

*First session 50 mins-£30.00 where you could see if it’s for you without any obligation.

* Thereafter 50 mins-£60.00

For trainee counsellors I am offering £45 per 50 minutes session

I have limited spaces at the moment. Please email me for availability.

My working hrs

Monday-Friday 8.30am-18.00pm

Sundays 09.00-13.00

Welcome, I'm Elena. Lots of profiles aren't there?

Anxiety is a feeling of unease, such as worry or fear. Everyone has experienced a feeling of anxiety at some point because it's a natural human response when we feel that we are under threat. It can be experienced through our thoughts, feelings and physical sensations and affect our lives on a daily basis due to the impact of a strong inner critic or guilt as a result of difficult issues may stem from childhood abuse, neglect or bullying, or negative experiences which prevent you to from living a more meaningful life.

I specialise in Anxiety, Childhood and Adult Trauma, Attachment, Relationship issues and Depression, Perfectionism all- or nothing thinking, lack of confidence, people pleasing and struggling maintain healthy boundaries, ADHD, OCD.

Many people feel uncertain about counselling as they are not sure what it is or how it could help me personally and it takes a lot of courage to take that first step.

• I am UK qualified an Integrative counsellor.

• As a counsellor I believe in working with the whole person both past, present and future to help identify your emotional needs. I work from a humanistic core, which means that I keep you at the centre of our work.

• I do not believe that therapy is a one-size-fits-all process.

• As a neurodivergent therapist, I bring to the session my understanding and professional knowledge about neurodiversity, what is like for you? How you could gain control over thoughts and emotions and move forward.

• My qualification allowing me following your pace and build therapy around your need a flexible way.

• I am a passionate person who believes we all have the right to be seen, heard and understood as unique individuals, excepted for what we are.

• I believe every person has inner potential to reach and be whatever they feel is right for them, at their own pace. To be yourself in a world that is constantly trying to make you something else.

Therapy sessions is provided Remotely via zoom

My training in Humanistic integrative counselling by introducing some approaches would help you:

*Understand how past experience impacting your present time and why you struggling to move forward.

*Enhance your understanding and build a positive relationship with self and others.

*Identifying the root causing of your anxiety/guilt to enable reducing the power.

*Reconnect your mind with your thoughts, feelings and your physical response to those feelings.

* Enable you to become a more wholesome that you can live your life with it rather than be governed by.

all these approaches only would be introduced in appropriate time following your pace to maintain ethics and safe space.

I do believe: “There is hope, even when your brain tells you there isn’t.” ― John Green

I understand how might be difficult for you to do that first step to contact therapist.

*My support begins from the moment you send an enquiry.

* I always try my best to reply straight away back.

* I will send you email and text, but I will not phone as I am not sure what is your personal situation to maintain confidentiality.

* Please check your spam folder if you haven’t heard back from me.

Choosing a counsellor that you feel at ease with -is a really important part of the therapy process.

* If you have read this far and are wondering if we may be a good ‘fit’ to work together, I would be delighted to offer an informal 15-minute zoom call.

***Please send me an email with your availability, preferred day and time it would speed up the process to arrange this call, where I could explain how I do work and you could ask me any questions about therapy.

If we both feel comfortable to work together, I will email you online therapy agreement, client informational sheet and core form what would be required your attention as official part of therapy.

On first Assessment/ Introductory session:

*First session 50 mins-£30.00 where you could see if it’s for you without any obligation.

* Thereafter 50 mins-£60.00

For trainee counsellors I am offering £45 per 50 minutes session

I am quite flexible and will try to my best to accomodate your needs  but it will depends if I have free space My working schedule

Monday-Friday 8.30am-18.00

Sunday 09.00-13.00

Welcome, I'm Elena. Lots of profiles aren't there?

Anxiety is a feeling of unease, such as worry or fear. Everyone has experienced a feeling of anxiety at some point because it's a natural human response when we feel that we are under threat. It can be experienced through our thoughts, feelings and physical sensations and affect our lives on a daily basis due to the impact of a strong inner critic or guilt as a result of difficult issues may stem from childhood abuse, neglect or bullying, or negative experiences which prevent you to from living a more meaningful life.

I specialise in Anxiety, Childhood and Adult Trauma, Attachment, Relationship issues and Depression, Perfectionism all- or nothing thinking, lack of confidence, people pleasing and struggling maintain healthy boundaries, ADHD, OCD.

Many people feel uncertain about counselling as they are not sure what it is or how it could help me personally and it takes a lot of courage to take that first step.

• I am UK qualified an Integrative counsellor.

• As a counsellor I believe in working with the whole person both past, present and future to help identify your emotional needs. I work from a humanistic core, which means that I keep you at the centre of our work.

• I do not believe that therapy is a one-size-fits-all process.

• As a neurodivergent therapist, I bring to the session my understanding and professional knowledge about neurodiversity, what is like for you? How you could gain control over thoughts and emotions and move forward.

• My qualification allowing me following your pace and build therapy around your need a flexible way.

• I am a passionate person who believes we all have the right to be seen, heard and understood as unique individuals, excepted for what we are.

• I believe every person has inner potential to reach and be whatever they feel is right for them, at their own pace. To be yourself in a world that is constantly trying to make you something else.

My training in Humanistic integrative counselling by introducing some approaches would help you:

*Understand how past experience impacting your present time and why you struggling to move forward.

*Enhance your understanding and build a positive relationship with self and others.

*Identifying the root causing of your anxiety/guilt to enable reducing the power.

*Reconnect your mind with your thoughts, feelings and your physical response to those feelings.

* Enable you to become a more wholesome that you can live your life with it rather than be governed by.

all these approaches only would be introduced in appropriate time following your pace to maintain ethics and safe space.

I do believe: “There is hope, even when your brain tells you there isn’t.” ― John Green

I understand how might be difficult for you to do that first step to contact therapist.

*My support begins from the moment you send an enquiry.

* I always try my best to reply straight away back.

* I will send you email and text, but I will not phone as I am not sure what is your personal situation to maintain confidentiality.

* Please check your spam folder if you haven’t heard back from me.

Choosing a counsellor that you feel at ease with -is a really important part of the therapy process.

* If you have read this far and are wondering if we may be a good ‘fit’ to work together, I would be delighted to offer an informal 15-minute zoom call.

***Please send me an email with your availability, preferred day and time it would speed up the process to arrange this call, where I could explain how I do work and you could ask me any questions about therapy.

If we both feel comfortable to work together, I will email you online therapy agreement, client informational sheet and core form what would be required your attention as official part of therapy.

On first Assessment/ Introductory session:

*First session 50 mins-£30.00 where you could see if it’s for you without any obligation.

* Thereafter 50 mins-£60.00

For trainee counsellors I am offering £45 per 50 minutes session

I have limited spaces at the moment. Please email me for availability.

Monday-Friday 8.30am-18.00

Saturday 09.00-15.00

Sunday 09.00-13.00

Hello — I’m Elena, a UK-qualified Integrative Counsellor and Registered Member of the BACP.

Thank you for taking the time to read my profile.

I know how hard it can feel when anxiety, trauma, or self-criticism seem to take over.

You might feel overwhelmed, tired of overthinking, or unsure how to move forward.

I offer a safe, non-judgmental space where you can slow down, be heard, and begin to understand what’s happening beneath the surface.

 What I help with

• Anxiety & Panic
• Childhood and Adult Trauma
• ADHD & Neurodiversity
• OCD and Perfectionism
• Depression & Low Mood
• Relationship and Attachment issues
• Low Confidence, Boundaries & People-Pleasing

How I work

My approach is integrative — I adapt therapy to you.

We look at your past, present, and future to understand patterns and build new ways of coping.

I draw on:

• Humanistic and Relational methods — empathy, authenticity, genuine connection
• Trauma-informed practice — gentle, steady pacing for safety
• Neurodiversity-affirming understanding — flexible tools that suit how you think and process

Together we explore thoughts, emotions, and body responses, helping you feel more balanced and confident in daily life.

 A little bit about me

As a neurodivergent therapist, I bring both lived experience and professional insight.

I know that therapy isn’t “one-size-fits-all.”

We’ll work collaboratively, using strategies and structure that make sessions comfortable and focused for you.

I believe everyone deserves to be seen, heard, and accepted exactly as they are — and that healing begins there.

Reaching out can feel daunting — I understand that.

My support begins the moment you send an enquiry.

• I usually reply the same day by email and text (I won’t call unless you ask, to protect privacy).

• If you don’t see my message, please check your spam or junk folder.

To see if we’re a good fit, I offer a free 15-minute Zoom call — an informal chat where you can ask questions and learn how I work.

Please include your availability and preferred times in your message to make arranging easier.

If we decide to work together, I’ll send you an Online Therapy Agreement, Client Information Sheet, and CORE form before our first session.

Fees:

Introductory / Assessment session (50 mins): £30

Regular sessions (50 mins) £45 per session

I have limited spaces at the moment. Please email me for availability.

My working hrs

Monday- Friday 8.30am-18.00pm

Sundays 09.00-13.00

Welcome, I'm Elena. Lots of profiles aren't there?

Anxiety is a feeling of unease, such as worry or fear. Everyone has experienced a feeling of anxiety at some point because it's a natural human response when we feel that we are under threat. It can be experienced through our thoughts, feelings and physical sensations and affect our lives on a daily basis due to the impact of a strong inner critic or guilt as a result of difficult issues may stem from childhood abuse, neglect or bullying, or negative experiences which prevent you to from living a more meaningful life.

I specialise in Anxiety, Childhood and Adult Trauma, Attachment, Relationship issues and Depression, Perfectionism all- or nothing thinking, lack of confidence, people pleasing and struggling maintain healthy boundaries, ADHD, OCD.

Many people feel uncertain about counselling as they are not sure what it is or how it could help me personally and it takes a lot of courage to take that first step.

• I am UK qualified an Integrative counsellor.

• As a counsellor I believe in working with the whole person both past, present and future to help identify your emotional needs. I work from a humanistic core, which means that I keep you at the centre of our work.

• I do not believe that therapy is a one-size-fits-all process.

• As a neurodivergent therapist, I bring to the session my understanding and professional knowledge about neurodiversity, what is like for you? How you could gain control over thoughts and emotions and move forward.

• My qualification allowing me following your pace and build therapy around your need a flexible way.

• I am a passionate person who believes we all have the right to be seen, heard and understood as unique individuals, excepted for what we are.

• I believe every person has inner potential to reach and be whatever they feel is right for them, at their own pace. To be yourself in a world that is constantly trying to make you something else.

Therapy sessions is provided Remotely via zoom, WhatsApp, Skype

I do believe: “There is hope, even when your brain tells you there isn’t.” ― John Green

My training in Humanistic integrative counselling by introducing some approaches would help you:

*Understand how past experience impacting your present time and why you struggling to move forward.

*Enhance your understanding and build a positive relationship with self and others.

*Identifying the root causing of your anxiety/guilt to enable reducing the power.

*Reconnect your mind with your thoughts, feelings and your physical response to those feelings.

* Enable you to become a more wholesome that you can live your life with it rather than be governed by.

all these approaches only would be introduced in appropriate time following your pace to maintain ethics and safe space.

I understand how might be difficult for you to do that first step to contact therapist

*My support begins from the moment you send an enquiry.

* I always try my best to reply straight away back.

* I will send you email and text, but I will not phone as I am not sure what is your personal situation to maintain confidentiality.

* Please check your spam folder if you haven’t heard back from me.

Choosing a counsellor that you feel at ease with -is a really important part of the therapy process.

* If you have read this far and are wondering if we may be a good ‘fit’ to work together, I would be delighted to offer an informal 15-minute zoom call.

***Please send me an email with your availability, preferred day and time it would speed up the process to arrange this call, where I could explain how I do work and you could ask me any questions about therapy.

If we both feel comfortable to work together, I will email you online therapy agreement, client informational sheet and core form what would be required your attention as official part of therapy.

On first Assessment/ Introductory session:

*First session 50 mins-£30.00 where you could see if it’s for you without any obligation.

* Thereafter 50 mins-£60.00

For trainee counsellors I am offering £45 per 50 minutes session