Azora Guimarães , NCPS

Azora Guimarães is a therapist who supports people navigating the lasting effects of abuse, trauma, sexual assault, grooming, domestic violence and childhood neglect. She works with individuals who are coping with grief, loss, loneliness, eating disorders, the challenges of parenthood, or new diagnoses such as ADHD, autism, anxiety and PTSD. Her practice emphasizes practical coping strategies and a steady therapeutic presence as clients make sense of painful experiences and rebuild a life that feels more manageable and connected.

She has experience working with university students and understands how overwhelming academic and life transitions can be. Azora offers a calm, nonjudgmental space to explore issues that disrupt daily functioning and to develop tools that restore routine, resilience and self-trust. Beyond trauma-focused work, she addresses identity and belonging, including workplace racism and the everyday impact of microaggressions, and she has delivered a workshop called "The Complexity of Skin Colour" in 2023.

Azora volunteers with Women’s Aid as a counsellor and phone buddy, supporting people affected by domestic abuse, childhood trauma and sexual violence. Her one-to-one sessions may also cover the emotional fallout from court proceedings, motherhood, abortion and miscarriage. Drawing on a background in coaching, personal training and neuro-linguistic programming (NLP), she uses structured tools such as a 12-week reflective booklet alongside therapy to help clients reshape their relationship with food and body image.

She also works with couples to rebuild intimacy, strengthen emotional connection, navigate cultural differences and address betrayals or grief following miscarriages or traumatic births. Holding an NCPS credential - a recognised professional credential for therapeutic work - Azora aims to stand alongside clients as they assemble the pieces of their recovery and discover practical ways forward. She accepts clients in the United Kingdom and is open to international clients.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Support

Azora integrates attachment-based work to explore early relationship patterns and how they influence current connections and emotional safety. This approach helps people who struggle with trust, abandonment, attachment issues and relationship conflicts to understand relational dynamics and build more secure ways of relating.

She also uses client-centered therapy, which centers the client’s own goals and experiences. This approach emphasizes empathic listening and collaboration, supporting people who feel overwhelmed, uncertain about identity or coping with life changes to find their own pace and direction.

Mindfulness therapy is offered as a complementary approach to help people develop present-moment awareness and self-regulation skills. It can be useful for anxiety, stress, sleep difficulties and managing difficult emotions without avoidance.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Azora works with each person to identify which methods best fit their needs, goals and preferences, and she adjusts the plan as therapy progresses to ensure the work remains relevant and effective.

Online therapy with Azora is available by video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging, offering flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These formats make it easier to access consistent support from licensed professionals without travel, and they allow clients to choose the mode of communication that feels most manageable for their circumstances.