- Client-Centred Therapy
- Mindfulness techniques
- Trauma and grief support
About Florbela
Florbela Santos is a counsellor registered with the BACP and has 13 years of professional experience. She works with stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, family issues, trauma and abuse, and other related difficulties listed in her profile. Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.
Florbela uses conversational therapy that centres the client’s perspective. She listens for the themes that matter to the person and uses that information to guide short- and longer-term work. Practical strategies and reflective conversation are combined so people can try small changes between sessions.
Her background includes work with grief, depression, addictions and self-esteem concerns. She also supports people facing body image, eating and sleeping issues, and those coping with life changes such as fertility difficulties or family of origin problems. She is experienced in addressing trauma-related responses and compassion fatigue.
Florbela draws on several approaches when planning sessions. Client-Centred Therapy gives space for the person to lead the conversation. Psychodynamic ideas are used to notice repeating patterns from past relationships. Mindfulness and somatic techniques are introduced when noticing bodily responses and present-moment awareness can help.
She asks people to select the online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session. Costs vary with location and sessions operate through a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How her approaches fit with online therapy
Client-Centred Therapy focuses on giving the client space to set the pace and topics. Online sessions can use this approach to follow what feels most pressing in the moment and build trust across meetings.Psychodynamic ideas help identify repeating patterns that show up in relationships and daily life. In online work this can mean noticing habits in how someone talks about social situations and gently exploring where those patterns began.
Mindfulness Therapy introduces short attention and breathing practices to help with anxiety and bodily tension. These exercises can be practised in-session and repeated between meetings to help with stress, sleep and feelings of overwhelm.
Choosing the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences and practical needs and then recommend a combination of methods. This is a collaborative process and can change as therapy progresses.
Confirm the current session formats before booking, as options are not listed here. Online sessions can make it easier to fit counselling around work and family commitments, allow a shorter check-in when time is limited, and reduce travel time. Ask about formats and scheduling when you complete the matching questionnaire to find what suits everyday life.
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Experience
13+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship and family issues, trauma and abuse, depression, addictions, grief and related concerns such as social anxiety and phobia.
What is her therapeutic style?
Her style is conversational and person-led, combining practical strategies with reflective discussion drawn from client-centred and psychodynamic approaches.
How much experience does she have?
She has 13 years of professional experience working with a broad range of mental health and relational issues.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is registered with the BACP and practises from the United Kingdom.
Are sessions offered in other languages?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
Yes, she accepts international clients.
How are sessions organised and what do they cost?
Costs vary with location; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I start a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.