Ariana Luisa , NCPS

Ariana Luisa is a qualified counsellor registered with the National Counselling & Psychotherapy Society (NCPS), offering humanistic therapy to adults via video and live chat. She practices open-ended, explorative therapy that helps clients examine their feelings, memories, unconscious patterns, and relationships to better understand how these elements shape who they are and who they wish to become.

Her approach is designed to create a non-judgmental, accepting space where clients can explore identity, life goals, and emotional experience. Ariana emphasizes listening with empathy and supporting clients to take charge of their own decisions rather than providing direct advice. Therapy may bring up uncomfortable or challenging emotions at times, and she acknowledges that deep self-exploration is rarely simple, but clients will be accompanied through the process.

Counselling is framed as a form of talking therapy in which thoughts and feelings that affect daily life are explored. Many people find it helpful when they need a trusted listener or a calm setting to untangle difficult emotions. Ariana aims to offer that attentive, compassionate presence and to encourage exploration of root causes while respecting each person s autonomy.

She offers flexible session lengths of 30 or 45 minutes and notes that weekly appointment times can vary due to her schedule, though she will work with clients to find suitable times. She does not provide an emergency service and asks anyone in crisis to contact NHS 111 and select option 2, or dial 999 for a medical emergency. Ariana holds a basic DBS check and is registered with the Information Commissioner s Office (ICO). Messaging between sessions is available when needed, and she currently provides video and live chat sessions but does not offer telephone or audio-only counselling.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Ariana commonly integrates Client-Centered Therapy and Psychodynamic Therapy alongside Trauma-Focused techniques. Client-Centered Therapy centers the conversation on the client s experience, offering a supportive, empathetic stance that helps people clarify values, build self-esteem, and manage stress and relationship concerns. Psychodynamic Therapy explores patterns rooted in past experiences and unconscious processes to illuminate how early relationships and memories influence current feelings and behaviour, which can be helpful for issues like attachment, identity, and recurring emotional difficulties.

Trauma-Focused work concentrates on understanding and processing the effects of traumatic or abusive experiences, using careful, paced methods to reduce the hold of painful memories and support healthier coping. Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process - Ariana will work with each person to identify which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, and she adjusts the pace and focus as therapy develops.

Online therapy with Ariana is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, providing flexibility for different schedules and communication styles. These options make it easier to attend sessions from home, fit therapy into busy lives, and maintain continuity of care even when circumstances change, while allowing therapists to tailor the format to the client s needs.