Eliana Velasquez

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About me

About Me and My Practice

Hi, I’m Eliana, a London-based BACP-registered therapist specialising in existential, humanistic, and psychodynamic therapy. I offer a warm, empathetic, and confidential space where you can explore your emotions, relationships, and sense of self.

Life’s demands—parenthood, relationships, work, personal growth—can feel overwhelming. Balancing it all may leave you feeling lost, disconnected, or unsure of your next step. In these moments, having space to reflect can be invaluable.

Adapting to change, whether through cultural transition, migration, or personal upheaval, can be disorienting. If you’re seeking clarity, stability, or simply a place to pause, I am here to walk alongside you.

Whatever you are facing, you don’t have to go through it alone. I offer deep listening, free from judgment—a steady presence in your journey of untangling the web of who you are.

I offer therapy specifically for the postcodes: W11, W1, W8, W12, W14 and W2

What Makes Me Different

My blend of professional expertise and personal experience sets me apart. With a background in engineering and finance, coupled with a lifelong love for art, travel, and culture, I find I am able connect with individuals from diverse walks of life with a broad perspective allowing me to meet you emotionally wherever you are and tailor therapy to your unique experiences and goals.
I welcome clients of all backgrounds and genders. While I do not specialize in LGBTQ+ issues, I am deeply committed to creating a safe, inclusive, and affirming space for everyone.

Training, qualifications & experience

Qualifications and Expertise

I am a highly trained and experienced therapist with a strong academic and professional foundation:

  • Qualified Member of the BACP (No. 407912).
  • MA in Psychotherapy and Counselling (Existential Pathway), Regent’s University London.
  • Two years of training in existential, psychodynamic, and humanistic therapy.
  • Foundation Certificate in Psychotherapy and Counselling, Regent’s University London.
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, EAFIT University.
  • MSc in International Management, King’s College London.

I’ve worked with the NHS Time to Talk service, and in the charity sector helping clients overcome anxiety and depression, and provided long-term, low-cost psychotherapy to individuals from all walks of life. These experiences have deepened my ability to support clients with diverse challenges and life experiences.

Why Choose Therapy with Me?

  1. A tailored approach: I focus on understanding your individual story and needs, ensuring therapy is as unique as you are.
  2. Flexible options: I offer both face-to-face and online sessions to suit your lifestyle.
  3. Multicultural understanding: With personal and professional experience across multiple countries, I bring a global perspective to our work together.

Member organisations

BACP
British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy (BACP)

BACP is one of the UK’s leading professional bodies for counselling and psychotherapy with around 60,000 members. The Association has several different categories of membership, including Student Member, Individual Member, Registered Member MBACP, Registered Accredited Member MBACP (Accred) and Senior Registered Accredited Member MBACP (Snr Acccred). Registered and accredited members are listed on the BACP Register, which shows that they have demonstrated BACP’s recommended standards for training, proficiency and ethical practice. The BACP Register was the first register of psychological therapists to be accredited by the Professional Standards Authority (PSA). Accredited and senior accredited membership are voluntary categories for members who choose to undertake a rigorous application and assessment process to demonstrate additional standards around practice, training and supervision. Individual members will have completed an appropriate counselling or psychotherapy course and started to practise, but they won’t appear on the BACP Register until they've demonstrated that they meet the standards for registration. Student members are still in the process of completing their training. All members are bound by the BACP Ethical Framework and a Professional Conduct Procedure.

Accredited register membership

British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy
Accredited Register Scheme

The Accredited Register Scheme was set up in 2013 by the Department of Health (DoH) as a way to recognise organisations that hold voluntary registers which meet certain standards. These standards are set by the Professional Standards Authority (PSA).

This therapist has indicated that they belong to an Accredited Register.

British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy

Areas of counselling I deal with

Other areas of counselling I deal with

How I Can Help You

Life offers no roadmap, but therapy can provide space to navigate its uncertainties. Whether you’re facing anxiety, depression, trauma, or relationship struggles, our work together is collaborative and tailored to your needs. Through exploration and reflection, we can uncover patterns, confront obstacles, and move toward meaningful change.

I have particular expertise in the trauma of divorce and its emotional aftermath, alongside a breadth of experience in:

  • Family and relationships – fertility, bereavement, divorce, and parenting challenges.
  • Mental health – anxiety, depression, trauma, and neurodivergence (e.g., ADHD).
  • Addiction, migration, and cultural transitions – the complexities of identity, belonging, and adaptation.

My aim is not just to help you overcome challenges but to equip you with the insight and resilience to engage with life more fully.

Therapies offered

Fees

£85.00 per session
Free initial in-person, telephone or online session

Additional information

My fees are £85 per session and this is payable via wire transfer. 

When I work

Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun
Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Night

We will meet weekly at the same time. 

Further information

Your First Step Toward Change

Your first session is more than just an introduction—it’s the beginning of a partnership. Together, we’ll explore what brought you to therapy, define your goals, and ensure you feel comfortable and supported every step of the way. There’s no obligation to continue after this session, but I’m confident you’ll feel empowered to take the next steps toward the life you deserve.

Johnson Fellows, 37 Queen Anne Street, London, Greater London, W1G 9JB

Type of session

In person
Online

Types of client

Young adults (18-24)
Adults (25-64)
Older Adults (65+)

Key details

DBS check info

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Wheelchair user access info
Wheelchair user access

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You can contact the Counsellor to discuss the options available.

Under the Equality Act 2010 service providers have a duty to make reasonable adjustments to ensure that individuals with disabilities can access their service. You can read more about reasonable adjustments to help you to access services on the CAB website.

Wheelchair access in-person

Additional languages

Spanish

Online platforms

Microsoft Teams
Skype
Zoom
Eliana Velasquez
Eliana Velasquez