Floriana Mitchell

Hi, I’m Floriana (she/her), a qualified Gestalt Psychotherapeutic Counsellor and Art Therapist. I have experience working in private practice and charitable organisations supporting people from diverse backgrounds who may be navigating a range of challenges, including neurodivergence, cultural issues, racism, women's issues, PMDD/PMS, trauma, and intergenerational trauma.  

Challenging experiences in life can show up in many ways. Sometimes, we may sense that something isn’t quite right, find ourselves caught in repeating patterns that we can’t seem to move beyond, or feel that something is holding us back. We may experience anxiety, difficulties in our relationships, exhaustion, low self-esteem, hopelessness, or other challenges that limit our lives and possibilities.

If you’re looking for support, you don’t need to have everything figured out on your own. In our initial sessions, we’ll take the time to understand what you’re experiencing and explore the different factors that may be contributing to how you’re feeling. From there, we can identify what you’d like to be different and what you need to move forward.

My practice is trauma-informed, anti-oppressive, neurodivergent-aware, and queer-affirmative. This means I work with care for your history, respect for your identity, and without judgement about who you are or how you experience the world.

The first session is an opportunity for us to get to know each other and begin exploring what brings you to therapy, what you would like to focus on, and what you hope to gain from the process. This initial conversation helps us develop a clearer picture of what you are looking for support with and how we might work together.

It is also a chance for you to get a sense of how I work, ask any questions you may have, and notice how you feel in our conversation. Besides, it gives me the opportunity to consider if I am the right person to support you and whether what you are looking for falls within my areas of experience and competence.

I offer 20 free consultation or a first full session at a reduced rate.