About me
Hello, I am Inez. I am a qualified and experienced MBACP integrative counsellor specialising in supporting people through grief, bereavement, and times of profound change.
Loss can shake the foundations of our lives. Alongside the pain of missing someone, grief often brings deeper questions - about meaning, identity, mortality, and how to live in a world that feels permanently changed. You may feel disoriented, disconnected, or unsure who you are now or what matters anymore. Counselling offers a quiet, compassionate space to sit with these questions, without needing immediate answers.
I have over three years’ experience working in a bereavement agency in London, supporting adults through loss during the COVID-19 pandemic. During this time, I worked with people facing sudden and unexpected deaths, isolation, and complex grief, often alongside existential concerns about fairness, uncertainty, and the fragility of life. This work has strongly shaped my belief that grief is not something to “get over,” but something that changes us and calls for reflection, meaning, and care.
I support people who are newly bereaved, those whose loss happened some time ago, and those who feel that grief has resurfaced during periods of transition. I also work with non-death losses, such as the end of a relationship, changes in health, identity, or life direction - experiences that can similarly challenge our sense of self and purpose.
My approach is thoughtful, relational, and gently existential in nature. This means I am interested not only in symptoms, but in how you experience your life, relationships, values, and sense of meaning - especially during times of change.
In our sessions, we may explore how grief and loss have affected your sense of identity, your relationships, and your view of the world. We might reflect on questions such as Who am I now? What has been lost alongside the person? How do I live with uncertainty? What still feels meaningful? These conversations unfold at your pace, and there is no pressure to find neat conclusions.
Grief can be felt in the body as well as the mind, so we may also look at ways to ground and soothe yourself when emotions feel overwhelming. When words feel limited, I can offer creative approaches, gentle embodied work, or walk-and-talk sessions outdoors, which some people find supportive when thinking feels stuck or heavy.
Above all, I offer a steady and respectful presence, walking alongside you as you find your own way of living with loss and change.
Throughout our work together, I am guided by the BACP Ethical Framework, working with care, integrity, and respect for your autonomy.
Training, qualifications & experience
Qualifications:
- TQUK Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Autism (London, 2024)
- CPCAB Level 4 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling (London, 2019–2021)
- CPCAB Level 2 & 3 Certificates in Counselling Skills (London, 2018–2019)
I am a qualified integrative counsellor and a registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). My training is grounded in person-centred, gentle psychodynamic, and existential approaches, supporting relational and reflective therapeutic work.
I have over three years’ experience working within a bereavement agency in London, supporting adults through grief and loss during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Alongside bereavement, I work with autistic and neurodivergent clients, people experiencing mood disorders, and those navigating experiences of difference and diversity. I recognise that loss and life transitions can be experienced and processed in different ways, and I aim to offer a space that is affirming of each person’s unique way of being in the world.
Member organisations
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
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.
Areas of counselling I deal with
Therapies offered
Fees
£30.00 - £60.00
Further information
I offer an initial 30-minute introductory session (£30), giving us the opportunity to meet and see whether this feels like the right support for you. Ongoing sessions are 60 minutes (£60), with concessionary rates available depending on circumstances.
Sessions are available face-to-face in Edinburgh, online, by phone, or as outdoor walk-and-talk sessions.
If you are grieving, questioning, or navigating a time of transition, you are very welcome to get in touch. You don’t need to have clear answers - just a sense that you would like space to reflect and be heard.
