- Stress and anxiety
- Mindfulness practice
- Life purpose work
About Joelma
Joelma Dos Santos is a BACP-registered counsellor in the United Kingdom with three years of professional experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, and depression. Joelma also addresses self-esteem and coping with life changes, and she speaks English and Portuguese.
She uses conversational, direct sessions to help people sort through what feels overwhelming. Sessions focus on talking through immediate problems and looking at patterns that keep those problems repeating. Joelma adapts her approach to each person rather than following a rigid script.
Her background includes Psychodynamic Therapy, which looks at past patterns and relationships that shape current reactions. She also uses Mindfulness Therapy to help people notice thoughts and bodily signals without getting carried away by them. Existential Therapy appears in her work when questions about meaning, purpose and life direction come up.
People come to Joelma for concrete support with feelings of isolation, difficult relationship dynamics, caregiver stress, or grief after separation. She also addresses issues such as abandonment, attachment difficulties, hoarding, jealousy, and financial worries. Postpartum depression and multicultural concerns are part of her experience.
Sessions are conversational and aim to balance short-term problem solving with deeper reflection. Joelma encourages practical steps alongside discussion, for example simple mindfulness practices or small changes to everyday routines. To begin, people complete a short questionnaire and schedule an initial session.
How her approaches are used in online work
Joelma draws on Psychodynamic Therapy to look at recurring patterns and relationship histories that influence current feelings. This approach can help when past experiences keep repeating in present situations.She uses Mindfulness Therapy to teach simple awareness practices. These techniques help people notice stress and anxiety as it happens and choose steadier responses rather than reacting automatically.
Finding the right approach is part of the work together. She will discuss options and help decide which methods fit a person's concerns, goals and preferences. That choice is collaborative and can change as therapy progresses.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm available options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when time is limited, or avoid travel when that helps sustain regular sessions. Registered or accredited professionals can help adapt exercises and mindfulness practices to suit an online setting and day-to-day life.
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, depression, self-esteem and coping with life changes, among other concerns such as life purpose and financial worries.
How would she approach feeling stuck or directionless?
She combines conversational sessions with techniques from existential and mindfulness approaches to help people notice patterns and consider practical next steps.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has three years of professional work experience in the UK supporting people with a range of mental health and life concerns.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English and Portuguese.
Can I work with her from outside the UK?
International clients are accepted; confirm time zones and practical arrangements when booking.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
What do I need to do to get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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