- Stress and anxiety
- Mindfulness methods
- Trauma and addiction
About Joelma
Joelma Dos Santos is a BACP-registered counsellor practising in the United Kingdom with three years of professional experience. She works with people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, and low mood. Joelma speaks English and Portuguese and accepts international clients.
Joelma keeps sessions straightforward and direct. She focuses on clear conversation about what is troubling someone now. She listens for patterns from past experience and for practical obstacles that make day-to-day coping harder. Sessions aim to clarify next steps rather than overload with theory.
Her approach draws on existential, mindfulness and psychodynamic ideas. She uses existential thinking to help people consider meaning and choice when life feels uncertain. Mindfulness practices are used to build attention to the present and reduce reactivity. Psychodynamic ideas help identify repeating relationship or emotional patterns that cause distress.
Joelma is comfortable addressing issues like attachment wounds, abandonment fears, caregiver stress and relationship communication problems. She also supports people dealing with life changes such as separation, parenthood challenges and financial strain. With those who have experienced trauma or addiction she focuses on manageable, step-by-step work.
Practicalities are part of the work. Joelma discusses what to expect in a first session, typical pacing, and how sessions fit around everyday life. To begin, people are asked to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule an initial appointment.
How her approaches translate to online sessions
Joelma draws on existential therapy to help people reflect on meaning and choice when life feels difficult. This approach supports conversations about values, responsibility and how to move forward when options feel unclear.She uses mindfulness therapy to teach simple attention and breathing practices that reduce feeling overwhelmed. These techniques can make it easier to notice stress and respond differently in social situations or high-pressure moments.
Psychodynamic ideas provide a way to spot repeating emotional and relationship patterns. Working with these themes can help someone understand why certain situations trigger strong reactions and how to change those patterns over time.
Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Joelma will discuss goals and preferences with each person and together decide which methods to prioritise. The tone is collaborative and practical, with adjustments made as the sessions progress.
The original profile does not list which online formats are offered, so please confirm available session types before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, or reduce travel time. Registered or accredited professionals often use these practical benefits to help therapy fit around everyday life rather than as fixed promises.
Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
3+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English, Portuguese
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, low mood and issues around self-esteem and coping with life changes.
What is her therapeutic style like?
She uses clear, conversational sessions that mix exploration of past patterns with practical steps for the present. The work is collaborative and focused on small, manageable changes.
How much experience does she have?
She has three years of professional experience working with the concerns listed in her profile.
What credentials and location apply?
She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages can sessions be held in?
Sessions are offered in English and Portuguese. She also accepts international clients.
What formats are available for sessions?
The original biography does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees and payment handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling a first session.