Elena Gava

I’m flexible and will do my best to accommodate your request, depending on availability.

My working hours are:

Wednesday – Friday: 09:00 – 18:00

Saturday – Sunday: 09:00 – 15:00

Hello, I'm Elena, a UK-qualified integrative counsellor based in Portsmouth, working online with clients across the UK, including London.

I specialise in supporting adults living with the lasting impact of trauma, late-diagnosed ADHD, anxiety, and emotional overwhelm. Many of the people I work with have spent years masking how they feel, questioning themselves, or believing they simply aren't good enough.

It's okay not to know where to start — that's part of what the first session is for. Sessions are held over Zoom or Teams, giving you a private, flexible space to talk

Areas I work with

Late-diagnosed ADHD and neurodiversity

Childhood and adult trauma

Anxiety and emotional overwhelm

Guilt and self-blame

Low self-esteem and self-criticism

Boundaries

How I work I work integratively from a humanistic base, using person-centred, TA, Gestalt, CBT, trauma-informed, and compassion-focused approaches as they're useful, rather than following one fixed model.

Ready to take the first step? Reaching out doesn't commit you to anything beyond a first conversation. I reply the same day wherever I can, by email or text (I don't phone, to protect your confidentiality — please check spam if nothing arrives).

Fees First session (50 mins): £30 (usual fee £60), no obligation to continue.

 Ongoing sessions (50 mins): £60.

 Trainee counsellors (50 mins): £50.

"There is hope, even when your brain tells you there isn't." — John Green

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.

***Please send me an email with your availability, preferred day and time it would speed up the process to arrange an Introductory session and 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 £50 per 50 minutes session

I’m flexible and will do my best to accommodate your request, depending on availability.

My working hours are:

Wednesday – Friday: 09:00 – 18:00

Saturday – Sunday: 09:00 – 15:00

Hello, I'm Elena, a UK-qualified integrative counsellor. I'm based in Portsmouth and offer online therapy to clients across the UK, including London.

I specialise in supporting adults living with the lasting impact of trauma, late-diagnosed ADHD, anxiety, and emotional overwhelm. Many of the people I work with have spent years masking how they feel, questioning themselves, or believing they simply aren't good enough.

If you've been carrying that weight quietly, know that reaching out is often the hardest part — and it's one you don't have to do alone from here.

Areas I work with

Late-diagnosed ADHD and neurodiversity

Trauma and its lasting effects

Anxiety and overthinking

Shame and chronic self-blame

Low self-esteem

Perfectionism and burnout

How I work My practice is integrative and humanistic, bringing together person-centred therapy, transactional analysis, Gestalt, CBT, trauma-informed work, and compassion-focused approaches — adapted session by session to you.

Ready to take the first step? Your first session is a chance to explore what's brought you here, with no pressure to continue afterwards. I usually respond the same day by email or text (I avoid calling, to protect your privacy — check spam if needed).

Fees 

First session (50 mins): £30 (usual fee £60), no obligation to continue.

 Ongoing sessions (50 mins): £60. 

Trainee counsellors (50 mins): £50.

"There is hope, even when your brain tells you there isn't." — John Green

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.

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

Trainee counsellors 50 minutes-£50.00

I’m flexible and will do my best to accommodate your request, depending on availability.

My working hours are:

Wednesday – Friday: 09:00 – 18:00

Saturday – Sunday: 09:00 – 15:00

Hello, I'm Elena, a UK-qualified integrative counsellor based in Portsmouth, offering online counselling to clients across the UK, including Bristol.

I specialise in supporting adults living with the lasting impact of trauma, late-diagnosed ADHD, anxiety, and emotional overwhelm. Many of the people I work with have spent years masking how they feel, questioning themselves, or believing they simply aren't good enough.

Support is available wherever you are — sessions run over Zoom, so you can begin from a space that already feels safe to you, with nothing to arrange beyond logging on.

Areas I work with

Late-diagnosed ADHD and neurodiversity

Childhood and adult trauma

Anxiety and overwhelm

Self-esteem and self-criticism

Perfectionism and burnout

People-pleasing

How I work I take an integrative humanistic approach, drawing on person-centred therapy, TA, Gestalt, CBT, trauma-informed practice, and compassion-focused methods — shaped around what's most useful for you.

Sessions are provided remotely via Zoom. My training in humanistic integrative counselling draws on several approaches to help you:

Understand how the past shapes the present

Build a more positive relationship with yourself and others

Identify what's driving anxiety or guilt, and reduce its hold

Reconnect your thoughts, feelings, and physical responses

Move toward feeling more whole, rather than ruled by difficult emotions

Everything is introduced gradually, at your pace, within a safe and ethical space.

"There is hope, even when your brain tells you there isn't." — John Green

Getting started is simple: send me a message and I'll reply the same day, usually by email or text (I don't phone, to protect your privacy — please check spam if needed).

If we both feel comfortable working together, I'll email you an online therapy agreement, client information sheet, ahead of our first session.

Fees 

First session (50 mins): £30 (usual fee £60), no obligation to continue.

 Ongoing sessions (50 mins): £60.

 Trainee counsellors (50 mins): £50.

I’m flexible and will do my best to accommodate your request, depending on availability.

My working hours are:

Wednesday – Friday: 09:00 – 18:00

Saturday – Sunday: 09:00 – 15:00

About me and my therapy practice

Hello, I'm Elena, a UK-qualified integrative counsellor offering face-to-face counselling here in Portsmouth, Hampshire, and online therapy across the UK.

I specialise in supporting adults living with the lasting impact of trauma, late-diagnosed ADHD, anxiety, and emotional overwhelm. Many of the people I work with have spent years masking how they feel, questioning themselves, or believing they simply aren't good enough.

If any of that sounds familiar, you don't have to keep carrying it alone. In our sessions, you'll have space to be fully yourself — no masking, no over-explaining — while we work at a pace that feels right for you.

Areas I work with

Trauma and difficult life experiences

Late-diagnosed ADHD and neurodiversity

Anxiety and overthinking

Shame, guilt, and self-blame

Burnout and emotional overwhelm

Perfectionism and people-pleasing

Relationship difficulties and boundaries

How I work

 My training is integrative and humanistic — I draw on person-centred therapy, transactional analysis, Gestalt, CBT, trauma-informed practice, and compassion-focused approaches, choosing what fits you rather than applying a fixed method.

My integrative humanistic training draws on a range of approaches to support what you need. Together, this work can help you:

Understand how past experiences may be shaping your present

Build a more compassionate relationship with yourself and others

Explore the roots of anxiety, guilt, or emotional distress

Reconnect your thoughts, feelings, and physical responses

Feel more able to live with your emotions rather than be controlled by them

Everything is introduced gently, at your pace, within a safe and ethical space.

"There is hope, even when your brain tells you there isn't." — John Green

Getting in touch is often the hardest part, so I try to make it simple. I reply the same day by email or text (please check your spam folder if you don't hear back — I don't phone, to protect your confidentiality).

If it feels like a good fit to continue, I'll send you an online therapy agreement, client information sheet, ahead of our first session.

Fees

 First session (50 mins): £30 (usual fee £60), with no obligation to continue. 

Ongoing sessions (50 mins): £60. 

Trainee counsellors (50 mins): £50.

I’m flexible and will do my best to accommodate your request, depending on availability.

My working hours are:

Wednesday – Friday: 09:00 – 18:00

Saturday – Sunday: 09:00 – 15:00

About me and my therapy practice

Hello, I'm Elena, a UK-qualified integrative counsellor based in Portsmouth. I see clients face-to-face across the local area, including Southsea, as well as online across the UK.

I specialise in supporting adults living with the lasting impact of trauma, late-diagnosed ADHD, anxiety, and emotional overwhelm. Many of the people I work with have spent years masking how they feel, questioning themselves, or believing they simply aren't good enough.

You don't need to have it all figured out before reaching out. Most people I work with start with just a feeling that something needs to change — that's more than enough to begin.

Areas I work with

Late-diagnosed ADHD and neurodiversity

Childhood and adult trauma

Anxiety and emotional overwhelm

Low self-esteem and self-criticism

Burnout

Boundaries and people-pleasing

How I work I work integratively, combining person-centred, transactional analysis, Gestalt, CBT, trauma-informed, and compassion-focused approaches — the mix depends entirely on what's useful for you, session to session

My training in humanistic integrative counselling brings together several approaches to help you:

Understand how the past continues to shape the present

Build a kinder, more honest relationship with yourself

Identify what's driving anxiety or guilt, and loosen its hold

Reconnect mind, feelings, and body

Move toward a steadier sense of self

All of this happens gradually, at a pace that keeps things feeling safe.

"There is hope, even when your brain tells you there isn't." — John Green

Your first session is a chance to see how it feels to work together, with no obligation to continue. Reach out whenever you're ready — I reply the same day, usually by email or text (please check spam if nothing arrives — I don't phone, to protect your confidentiality).

Once we agree to work together, you'll receive an online therapy agreement, client information sheet, and CORE form before we begin.

Fees 

First session (50 mins): £30 (usual fee £60), no obligation to continue. 

Ongoing sessions (50 mins): £60. 

Trainee counsellors (50 mins): £50.

I’m flexible and will do my best to accommodate your request, depending on availability.

My working hours are:

Wednesday – Friday: 09:00 – 18:00

Saturday – Sunday: 09:00 – 15:00

Hello, I'm Elena, a UK-qualified integrative counsellor based in Portsmouth. For clients in Chichester, I offer face-to-face sessions for those happy to travel, or online sessions via Zoom — whichever suits you.

I specialise in supporting adults living with the lasting impact of trauma, late-diagnosed ADHD, anxiety, and emotional overwhelm. Many of the people I work with have spent years masking how they feel, questioning themselves, or believing they simply aren't good enough.

Whichever format works for your life, you'll get the same thing: a confidential, unhurried space where you can finally put those feelings into words.

Areas I work with

Late-diagnosed ADHD and neurodiversity

Trauma and difficult life experiences

Anxiety and emotional overwhelm

Low self-esteem and self-criticism

Perfectionism

People-pleasing and boundaries

How I work 

My approach is integrative and humanistic, informed by person-centred therapy, TA, Gestalt, CBT, trauma-informed practice, and compassion-focused work — tailored to what you bring to each session.

My training in humanistic integrative counselling draws on several approaches to help you:

Understand how past experience is affecting your present

Build a more positive relationship with yourself and others

Get to the root of anxiety or guilt, and reduce its power

Reconnect your thoughts, feelings, and physical responses

Feel more whole, rather than governed by difficult emotions

Every approach is introduced gently, at your own pace, within an ethical and safe space.

"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.

***Please send me an email with your availability, preferred day and time it would speed up the process to arrange the session an introductory session.

 I will email you online therapy agreement, client informational sheet  what would be required your attention as official part of therapy.

There's no pressure to know exactly what you need before you get in touch — that's what the first session is for. 

Fees First session (50 mins): £30 (usual fee £60), no obligation to continue. 

Ongoing sessions (50 mins): £60. 

Trainee counsellors (50 mins): £50.