Mariana | Counsellor - Psychotherapist

Counselling Guildford

Hi!

Life can be complicated, we all have ups and downs but sometimes the hard moments become a struggle and difficult to ignore. You may be feeling overwhelmed by difficult emotions, past experiences, relationship issues or life transitions - counselling can help.

I can provide a safe and non-judgemental space to explore and make sense of your thoughts and feelings without any fear of judgement.

How I work

As a person-centred counsellor, I provide a supportive and empathic environment for you to express yourself freely and gain a deeper self-awareness. Therapy is a collaborative relationship, I work alongside my clients so that, together, we can identify challenges, gain insight and work towards an improved sense of well-being.  

My approach is grounded in the belief that you are the expert on your own life and that you have the power to make meaningful changes that align with your values and aspirations.  

There are times in our lives when we may feel stuck - you may be experiencing anxiety, depression, grief, trauma or other challenges, I will work with you to identify your goals. Together we can work towards reaching some understanding, acceptance and perspective to help you move forwards.

I work with adults and young people, offering short-term work for those wanting to focus on a particular area or issue and also long-term work where we can develop a more in-depth exploration into specific areas of your life or patterns. 

I have experience working with many issues and struggles - however, we don't need to be in distress to benefit from counselling.  You may "not feel yourself", be unsure of your identity or need someone independent to really listen to what's going on for you right now.

I have a special interest in young adults managing leaving home to Uni and afterwards. I also work with the NHS Youth Counselling Service, for young people aged 12-24 who are struggling with issues such as low self-esteem, anxiety, ADHD, depression, identity, self-harm and suicidal ideation.

I welcome you to get in touch and have a chat.

Mariana