Hello, Welcome - I’m Angelica
I’m a qualified, BACP registered Person-centred therapist. My work is rooted in connection, acceptance and compassion. I believe therapy can support you, not only through difficult times, but also in the everyday challenges life can bring.
As a neurodivergent person, I’ve experienced what it can feel like to move through a world that doesn’t always accommodate difference. This has shown me how important acceptance and understanding really are. I know that being different doesn’t mean being less than, and this shapes the way I work - honouring that everyone experiences the world in their own unique way.
I began my professional journey as an esthetician, where I found myself holding people’s stories with care. That experience led me into counselling, and I still value that same sense of trust - meeting people with empathy, presence and respect.
I’m particularly interested in mindful self-compassion, and in helping people discover what self-care means for them - because it can look different for everyone.
Outside of my work, I enjoy creative hands-on activities like knitting, painting and bread making. I’m drawn to the process of creating - how something can slowly take shape with time, care and attention, which often feels parallel to the therapeutic process. I also share my time with my golden retriever, Bear, who reminds me how important it is to slow down and reconnect with nature.
In our sessions you can bring all of who you are - your thoughts, feelings and experiences. Together we’ll explore what feels important to you, in a safe and supportive space.
I feel it is a real privilege to sit with someone as they share their experiences and pain. I hold that with care, tenderness and respect.
My Approach & Training
I completed a BSc in Person-Centred Pluralistic Counselling as an Advanced Practitioner at the Metanoia Institute. My training included a wide range of creative approaches to support people as they move through challenges, pain and personal growth.
As part of my development, I have also experienced my own therapy. This was a deeply valuable part of my journey, and showed me first-hand how powerful it can be to have a safe, non-judgemental space where you can truly be yourself.
My approach is rooted in person-centred and pluralistic ways of working. In practice, this means I will adapt our sessions to suit you, your needs and your experiences. I aim to meet you as a fellow human being - with curiosity, warmth and respect.
We will work at a pace that feels right for you, exploring your experiences and the meaning they hold. I can support you in developing self-compassion and finding ways of caring for yourself that feel right for you.
Over time, our work may help you express your needs more confidently, navigate challenges from both the past and present and make sense of what matters most to you.
Ultimately, my hope is that our work together helps you feel more at home within yourself.
Person-centred
Person-centred counselling, sometimes called client-led counselling, is based on the principle that you are the expert of your own world. I truly believe this - you know yourself best. While this may feel daunting at first, my approach means we gently and tentatively explore your experiences together, supporting and promoting your expertise in your own life.
Pluralism
Pluralism is a philosophy rooted in collaboration and personal preference. For me this means working with you, not for you, to identify what you need from counselling at any given time. I hold a deep appreciation that these needs are ever-changing, and our work together is flexible to reflect that.
Inclusivity Statement:
As a qualified neurodivergent pluralistic person-centred counsellor, I believe each person is unique with their own story, values and ways of making meaning of the world. I aim to create a warm, respectful space where you can be fully yourself, without fear of judgement or expectation. Whatever your background, identity, culture or life experience, you are welcomed and valued here. Our work together will be shaped around you, your needs and what matters most to you.