- Psychodynamic approach
- Attachment focus
- Speaks Portuguese
About Regina
Regina Martins is a Counsellor Psychologist registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) and a psychodynamic counsellor registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). She has 16 years of clinical experience and lists work with stress, anxiety, relationship and family concerns among many other areas she supports. Regina speaks English and Portuguese and practises in the United Kingdom.
She trained first in psychology in Brazil and then continued psychodynamic counselling training in the UK. She also studied trauma and psychoanalysis at the Tavistock Clinic for a year. Over her career she has worked in educational, community and health settings across diverse London boroughs, providing both short-term and long-term psychotherapy.
Regina pays attention to how past and present experiences connect. She looks at relational patterns, how early family relationships shape present behaviour, and how repetitive responses can keep problems going. In sessions she helps people talk through these patterns and consider different ways of responding to difficulties.
Her work often addresses relational trauma and attachment issues alongside concerns such as grief, self-esteem, addiction and depression. She notes particular interest in supporting people who have lived abroad or who come from different cultures. Practical matters such as eating, sleeping and day-to-day coping are also part of the conversations she has with clients.
Sessions are offered in English and Portuguese. Regina has experience working with both adults and older adults in varied clinical settings, drawing on psychodynamic ideas and client-centred listening to shape the work.
How her approaches translate to online work
Regina uses psychodynamic and attachment-based ideas alongside a client-centred stance. Psychodynamic work pays attention to past experiences and recurring patterns, which can help when someone wants to understand why certain responses keep repeating. Attachment-based work looks at relationships and how early bonds shape current ways of relating, which can be useful for anxiety, intimacy issues and relationship problems. Client-centred work focuses on listening and responding to what the person brings in the moment, helping people feel heard and understood.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Regina will collaborate with each person to decide which ideas and ways of working fit their needs and goals. That means trying things, reviewing progress, and adjusting the focus when needed rather than committing to a single method from the start.
Practical benefits of remote sessions can include fitting therapy around work or family commitments and reducing travel time. Because session formats were not specified in the biography, confirm the available online options before booking. Many people find online appointments make it easier to keep regular meetings and to bring everyday concerns into sessions without needing extra travel time.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
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Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
16+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English, Portuguese
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she work with?
She lists stress, anxiety, relationship and family concerns among many other areas such as grief, addiction, self-esteem and depression.
What is her general therapeutic style?
She draws on psychodynamic ideas and client-centred listening to look at past and present relationships and how they affect current behaviour.
How much experience does she have?
She has 16 years of clinical experience working in education, community and health settings.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) and with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English and Portuguese.
Can international clients be seen?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions paid for?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
What do I need to do to start?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.