Gabriela Talavera Counsellor & Psychotherapist (Reg. MBACP)

Covid-19 is having a massive impact in our lives and is changing the way we relate to one another. If you are feeling overwhelmed with the lockdown, are having difficulties with your family members or flatmates do get in touch. Restricted social interaction and unnatural amount of time in the same room, household can put a strain in your relationships. Students are struggling with learning in isolation, lack of social interaction and few opportunities to learn from each other. If you are feeling stressed and anxious by the demands to quickly adapt please get in touch and don't suffer in silence.

Exacerbated anxiety can trigger panic attacks and feelings of dissociation and detachment. I specialise in the treatment of anxiety and depression, depersonalisation disorder and bereavement.

If you recently lost a loved one, it can be specially difficult during the recent pandemic. You may experience intense feelings of anger, sadness and regret. I can provide you with a safe and confidential space where we you can talk freely without fearing being judge.

Some people come to therapy because they want to understand or talk about difficult feelings rooted in their childhood, perhaps attempting to have better relationships with family members, a partner or friends. Central to my work is the quality of the relationship between us, I am often described as a warm, emphatic therapist.

About Myself

I started my career in social work and I have experience working with people who struggle with addictions, alcohol and drug related, panic attacks and depersonalisation disorder. I have also additional experience and training treating loss and bereavement. I have worked for the charity sector and IAPT NHS. Currently I work part time in health care, mental health with people who have Learning and Disabilities.

My background is in visual arts and I have an MA in this field. Perhaps this is the reason why artists, creative types, young people, students seem to be often amongst the people who come to see me for therapy. I have frequently been told they feel at ease and understood with me.

My professional development has seen me undertake extensive and continuous personal psychotherapy and counselling. One of the benefits of which, is to help me empathise with your experience of coming for therapy.

How do I work

I offer a free 50 min free consultation, which should give you an idea of how I work. The following sessions usually take at place the same day and time that is suitable to you, usually on a weekly basis.