- Person-centred focus
- Mindfulness based work
- Trauma informed care
About Eleni
Eleni Chimarrides is a BACP counsellor who draws on six years of practice to help people facing stress, anxiety, loss and trauma. She trained in psychology at the University of Derby and now offers empathic, down-to-earth support for people feeling stuck or overwhelmed.
Her style is warm and interactive. Sessions focus on listening and understanding each person’s experience without judgement. She treats people with respect, sensitivity and compassion and aims to help them feel more in control of their lives.
Eleni works from a person-centred perspective, which means she places the client’s needs and goals at the heart of the work. She also uses mindfulness and somatic ideas to help people notice how thoughts and feelings show up in the body. Trauma-focused methods are used when past upsetting events are part of the problem.
In practical terms she offers straightforward conversations, gentle teaching about how emotions work, and exercises people can try between sessions. The work is collaborative - clients set the pace and priorities.
People often come for help with low self-esteem, grief, relationship and workplace stress, addiction concerns and compassion fatigue. Eleni also supports those dealing with guilt, shame, isolation and discrimination-related distress. Her aim is to help people build greater self-understanding and coping skills for everyday life.
Approaches used in online counselling and how they help
Client-centred work means placing the person’s needs and aims at the centre of each session, with the counsellor offering empathy and reflective listening to help clients find their own answers. This approach suits people who want a supportive space to talk things through and make practical changes.Mindfulness therapy teaches simple attention and breathing practices to help reduce rumination and manage stress and anxiety. It is useful when worries and overwhelm make day-to-day tasks harder.
Finding the right approach is often part of the first few meetings. The counsellor will work together with the client to see whether person-centred listening, mindfulness exercises or somatic and trauma-focused techniques fit best with their needs, goals and preferences. Decisions about methods are collaborative and can change as the work progresses.
Confirm the available online session formats before booking, as the biography does not list specific options. Online counselling can make it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules, allow shorter check-ins when needed and remove travel time. It also means people can continue work through life changes while keeping therapy consistent with day-to-day demands.
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Experience
6+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
Eleni helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, grief and trauma-related experiences. She also supports clients with relationship strain, workplace issues, addictions and self-esteem concerns.
How would you describe her therapy style?
Her approach is warm and interactive with a person-centred focus. She listens without judgement and works collaboratively to set goals and pace.
What is her professional background?
She holds a Psychology BSc (Honours) from the University of Derby and has six years of counselling experience working with a wide range of concerns.
Which credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is registered with the BACP and practices in the United Kingdom.
Can I see her if I live outside the UK?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are available?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as formats were not specified in the biography.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin if I want to work together?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.