Elena Gava

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

My working schedule:

Monday-Wednesday 09.00 am-18.00

Saturday/ Sunday 09.00-15.00

About Me

Hello, I’m Elena, a UK-qualified integrative counsellor offering online counselling across the UK.

I support clients with ADHD, trauma, and difficult life experiences, providing a safe, confidential, and non-judgemental space where you can feel heard and understood. I understand that starting therapy can feel daunting, and I aim to help you feel at ease from the beginning.

How I Work

I work from an integrative humanistic approach, tailoring sessions to your individual needs.

As a neurodivergent therapist, I bring lived experience and professional understanding of ADHD, including overwhelm, emotional regulation, masking, and feeling different.

I also work with trauma in a gentle, paced way, exploring how past experiences may still affect your present, including relationships, anxiety, and self-esteem.

I work collaboratively to help you understand patterns, build self-awareness, and develop coping strategies that feel right for you.

Areas I Work With

ADHD and neurodiversity

Trauma (childhood and adult)

Anxiety and overwhelm

Low self-esteem

Relationship difficulties

Perfectionism and burnout

Boundaries and people-pleasing

What to Expect

You may feel overwhelmed or stuck in patterns. In our sessions, we will explore these at your pace, helping you build understanding and find more supportive ways of coping.

Next Steps

You’re welcome to get in touch to arrange an initial session or ask any questions.

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

My working hrs

Wednesday-Monday 09.00am-18.00pm

Weekend 09.00-15.00

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

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

Monday-Friday 09.00 am-18.00

Saturday 09.00-15.00

Sunday 09.00-15.00

About Me

Have you recently been diagnosed with ADHD, or starting to recognise these traits in yourself?

You may have spent years feeling overwhelmed, different, or not “good enough” — struggling with overthinking, burnout, masking, or a strong inner critic.

Hello, I’m Elena, a UK-qualified integrative counsellor offering online counselling across the UK.

I support adults with late-diagnosed ADHD and trauma, offering a safe, confidential, and non-judgemental space to make sense of your experiences.

How I Work

I work from an integrative humanistic approach, tailoring sessions to your needs.

As a neurodivergent therapist, I bring lived experience and professional understanding of ADHD, including overwhelm, emotional regulation, and masking.

I also work with trauma in a gentle, paced way, exploring how past experiences may affect your self-esteem, relationships, and sense of self.

Together, we can build understanding, self-awareness, and coping strategies that feel right for you.

Areas I Work With

Late-diagnosed ADHD

Trauma

Burnout and overwhelm

Emotional regulation

Low self-esteem

Masking and identity

Relationships and boundaries

Next Steps

You’re welcome to get in touch to arrange an initial session or ask any questions.

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) £60 per 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 am quite flexible and will try to accomodate but it will depends if I have free space

 My working schedule:

Wednsday -Friday 09.00 am-18.00

Saturday/Sunday 09.00-15.00

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

Have you recently been diagnosed with ADHD, or starting to recognise these traits in yourself?

You may have spent years feeling overwhelmed, different, or not “good enough” — struggling with overthinking, burnout, masking, or a strong inner critic.

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. 

Anxiety is a natural human response 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 

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