Integrative Therapist - London - Valentina

	Integrative Therapy London Haggerston E8 London
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Valentina | Integrative Therapist

Introduction

A space to be heard, understood and supported

Seeking therapy can feel like a big step. You might be feeling overwhelmed, stuck in familiar patterns, navigating loss, questioning relationships, or simply carrying more than feels manageable on your own. Whatever brings you here, you don’t have to face it alone.

I work from a humanistic and relational perspective, which means I see therapy as a collaborative process rooted in authenticity, empathy and trust. I believe that meaningful change happens within a safe and genuine therapeutic relationship — one where you feel heard, respected and accepted as you are. My aim is to create a space where you can speak freely, without judgement or pressure to be anything other than yourself.

At the heart of my work is the belief that you are the expert in your own life. You already hold inner resources and strengths, even if they feel distant right now. Together, we can gently explore your thoughts, feelings and experiences at a pace that feels right for you. Therapy with me is not about fixing you — it’s about understanding you.

Working relationally

As a relational therapist, I pay attention not only to what you bring, but also to what unfolds between us. Our relationship can offer valuable insight into patterns you may experience in other areas of your life. By noticing and reflecting on these dynamics safely and thoughtfully, therapy can become a place for new experiences — where different ways of relating, expressing needs, and setting boundaries can emerge.

A feminist lens

Alongside this, I work with a feminist lens, recognising that our struggles do not exist in a vacuum. Social, cultural and systemic forces — such as gender expectations, power dynamics, race, class, sexuality, disability, and other aspects of identity — shape how we see ourselves and how we are treated by others.

This perspective allows us to explore not only your personal story, but also the wider contexts that may have impacted your confidence, relationships, sense of worth or voice. Therapy can be a space to untangle what truly belongs to you from what has been imposed or internalised. It can also be a place to reclaim agency, choice and self-trust.

What you can expect

Our sessions will be thoughtful, compassionate and grounded. I will listen carefully, reflect honestly, and engage with you in a way that feels human rather than clinical. At times I may gently challenge you, always with care and intention, if it feels supportive to your growth.

Above all, I am committed to offering a space where you can:

Feel deeply heard

Explore difficult emotions safely

Make sense of patterns and experiences

Strengthen your sense of self

Move towards relationships and choices that feel more aligned with who you are

Therapy is a unique and personal process. If you are looking for a therapist who values collaboration, depth, and awareness of the wider social world — while holding you at the centre — I would be glad to hear from you.

Reaching out can feel daunting, but it can also be the beginning of something transformative.

Online therapy

I offer online therapy via Google Meet, providing a secure and convenient way to access support from wherever you feel most comfortable. Online sessions allow you to engage in therapy from your own space, without the need to travel, while maintaining the same depth, confidentiality and relational focus as in-person work. All you need is a private space, a stable internet connection, and a device with a camera and microphone.

Qualifications and registrations

Qualifications & Professional Development

BSc (Hons) Integrative Counselling – University of East London

Certificate of Higher Education (Cert HE) in Counselling Skills – Birkbeck, University of London

I am committed to ongoing professional development, with continued learning focused on therapeutic practice and feminist theory. I also have a personal interest in late-diagnosis ADHD, bringing thoughtful awareness to how neurodivergence can shape identity, relationships and self-understanding.

I am a fully registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP)

Registrations

BACP - The British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy

I offer therapy in

✓ English

✓ Italian

Specialisations

1. Bereavement and Grief
2. ADHD
3. Anxiety
4. Self-esteem
5. Hopelessness
6. Identity
7. Relationships
8. Attachment
9. Feminist Therapy
10. Abuse

Most common issues I support people with:

1. Bereavement and Grief Support

Compassionate support for loss, including sudden death, anticipatory grief and complex mourning.

2. ADHD (Including Late Diagnosis in Adults)

Exploring identity, shame, overwhelm, masking and self-understanding following a late ADHD diagnosis.

3. Low Self-Esteem and Identity

Working with self-doubt, inner criticism and questions of “Who am I?” in a relational and empowering way.

4. Relationship Difficulties and Attachment Patterns

Understanding recurring relational dynamics, boundaries, communication struggles and attachment wounds.

5. Anxiety and Emotional Overwhelm

Supporting clients experiencing persistent worry, overthinking, burnout, or feeling emotionally flooded.

Therapies offered

Areas of counselling I can help with

Fees

Sessions are 50 minutes long and range from £75–£90, depending on individual circumstances. We can discuss this together during our initial contact to find a fee that feels manageable and sustainable.

Availability (Opening hours)

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