Ava Schiavetta Winter

I offer daytime and evening sessions for adults and couples. 

Individual sessions last 60 minutes and couples sessions are either 60 or 90 minutes. 

I offer lower-cost options for daytime and online appointments as well as a limited number of reduced-fee sessions for clients on a lower income. 

Hello and welcome. I am a qualified and experienced psychotherapist and counsellor, working with adults and couples in Guernsey, in-person and online.

I work from the belief that how you feel makes sense in the context of your life, relationships and experiences. My role is to help you explore and understand your inner experience with empathy, respect and confidentiality.

Therapy is not a one size fits all process, and no single model can fully capture the complexity of human experience. As an integrative therapist, I draw upon different therapeutic approaches and theories to tailor sessions to your individual needs. By working in this way, therapy can respond to all aspects of your experience, rather than focusing narrowly on symptoms or diagnoses. 

My work is shaped by both professional training and lived experience. I understand how challenging it can be when emotional wellbeing, health, and life circumstances feel challenged at once, and how powerful therapy can be when you are met with an empathetic, attuned presence.

I hold the following qualifications and professional memberships:

• Level 6 Diploma (Distinction) in Transpersonal Psychology
• Level 5 Diploma in Integrative & Humanistic Psychotherapy and Counselling
• Level 5 Diploma in Relational (Couples) Counselling
• Accredited Member of the National Counselling and Psychotherapy Association (NCPS)
• Member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP)
  
• Member of The British Transpersonal Association (BTPA)

I work with adults and couples, in-person and online, across a range of emotional, relational, and life-based difficulties, including anxiety, depression, trauma, burnout, grief, relationship challenges and periods of transition.

You can expect a safe, respectful and confidential space where you are encouraged to speak freely and reflect openly. We work at a pace that feels manageable for you.

My aim is to support you in developing greater understanding of yourself and your experiences, increasing emotional capacity and clarity over time, and finding ways to move forward that feel authentic and sustainable.

Beginning psychotherapy can feel like a significant step. For this reason, I offer a free 15-minute phone or video call so you can see whether working with me feels like a good fit. We can talk through your hopes or concerns, and I can answer any questions you may have. There is no obligation to begin therapy with me following this call.

Therapy can begin with what feels most present for you. You do not need to know exactly what you want to talk about or have clear goals from the outset. It is not about quick fixes or pushing change before you feel ready. 

Sessions are collaborative and client led. You can explore what feels difficult or unclear at your own pace, in a safe, respectful and confidential space. I work openly and transparently, supporting you to feel informed, involved, and able to shape our work together. 

Together, we create a space to explore your inner world and develop greater self-understanding over time.