About me
Hi, I'm Inés
Welcome
I know it's not easy to get to this moment. A lot has usually happened before someone finds themselves scrolling this page or sitting in front of me for the first time.
Looking for a therapist can feel overwhelming. You are thinking about having a conversation with someone you don't know yet, hoping they can help you with parts of your life that may feel confusing, vulnerable, or difficult to talk about.
That's why I want the experience of therapy with me, whether in person or online, to feel welcoming and safe. You don't need to know exactly where to start or how to explain things. I'll be guiding you from the start.
People often tell me it's easy to talk to me. But I say it's easy to talk to them.
I am a BACP Accredited therapist, and in my practice I work with anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, relationship difficulties, family issues, loss, life transitions, and existential questions around meaning, identity and belonging.
How I Work
My main approach is psychodynamic, which means I am interested in understanding how past and present experiences connect. Our relationships, life experiences, and the ways we have learned to adapt can all influence how we see ourselves, other people, and the world around us.
Sometimes we can become caught in patterns that no longer seem to serve us, or find ourselves reacting in ways that are affecting our wellbeing, relationships, or ability to live in the way we would like. Exploring these experiences can help us understand ourselves more clearly and make sense of why certain difficulties keep showing up in our lives.
While psychodynamic therapy forms the foundation of my work, I practise integratively and draw on different approaches when helpful. This is informed by my previous training and ongoing professional development. I don't believe therapy should be about fitting yourself into a particular model. We are all different, and I believe therapy works best when it responds to who you are and what you need at that particular moment.
How Therapy Feels With Me
I believe therapy works best when you feel comfortable enough to bring your thoughts, feelings, doubts, and experiences into the (virtual) room without worrying about being judged. My aim is to create a space where you feel listened to, understood, and accepted for who you are.
At the same time, I tend to be an active therapist. I don't see therapy as a conversation where you are left to figure everything out on your own while I sit quietly in the background. I may offer reflections, share ideas, think out loud, or point to potential patterns that seem important. We can explore them together and decide whether they fit your experience.
Therapy is not one-size-fits-all. Some people need space to reflect, others benefit from more challenge or structure. My approach is flexible and shaped around the person sitting in front of me, while always keeping sight of what has brought them to therapy in the first place.
What People Often Gain From Therapy
Therapy is a very individual process, and what people take from it often depends on what brings them to therapy in the first place.
For some, that means feeling more confident in their decisions or relationships. For others, it means expressing emotions and needs more openly, feeling less alone in what they are carrying, or being able to face something that previously felt too difficult to approach.
Often, people find that they understand themselves more clearly and gain greater clarity about how they want to move forward in life. As they begin to make sense of their experiences, many also find that feelings of anxiety, low mood, or overwhelm begin to ease.
Getting in Touch
If you would like to find out more about working together, feel free to get in touch. We can arrange a free 30-minute consultation and see whether therapy with me feels like the right fit for you.
Training, qualifications & experience
• Bachelor’s in Psychology – University of Deusto, Bilbao (2009–2013)
• MSc in Health Psychology – University of Deusto, Bilbao (2014–2015)
• MA in Psychodynamic Counselling – Goldsmiths University, London (2016–2019)
• Registered Member MBACP (Accred) – BACP Accredited Psychotherapist
• Introduction to Existential Psychotherapy – University of Oxford (October-December 2024)
• Advanced Certificate in Bereavement Counselling – Temenos (October-December 2025)
I am an Accredited Member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP), a recognition awarded to therapists who meet a high level of training, experience, and independent practice.
I have over ten years of experience in mental health settings. Most recently, from 2019 to 2022, I worked as an individual psychotherapist in both the NHS and the Priory Group’s Wellbeing Services. In 2022, I founded Navigate Wellbeing to continue supporting clients in navigating emotional challenges and working toward balance and wellbeing.
My background includes training and experience in primary care and health psychology, which continues to inform my understanding of mental health within a broader context.
Areas of Experience:
Anxiety
Depression
Low self-esteem
Relationship issues
Family issues
Bereavement & grief
Trauma
Work-related stress
Life transitions
Identity & belonging
Member organisations
school Registered / Accredited
Being registered/accredited with a professional body means an individual must have achieved a substantial level of training and experience approved by their member organisation.
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
£55.00 - £75.00
Health Insurance/EAP
Additional information
I believe it is important to be transparent about fees from the outset, so you can make an informed decision about starting therapy with me.
The first therapy session is £55.
Sessions are £75 thereafter and payable in advance by bank transfer or secure payment link (sent prior to each session).
A block of 4 sessions can also be booked in advance for £260 (£65 per session).
I work with both self-funding clients and clients insured through AXA, Aviva, and WPA. If you would like to use your insurance, please contact your provider first. They will be able to advise you on the next steps and authorise treatment where required. The process is normally straightforward from there, as I take care of the administrative side while you and I focus on what matters.
I offer a limited number of reduced-fee spaces for students and those on a low income. If this is something you would like to explore, we can discuss it during our initial call.
When I work
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Further information
I offer a free 15-30 minute initial consultation, where I’ll invite you to share what’s bringing you to therapy and ask any questions you may have. This call gives us both a chance to see if we’re a good fit and decide whether to begin working together.
Finding the right therapist can feel like one of the hardest steps. If you’re already exploring options, that’s a meaningful sign that you’re ready to begin this work.
It may have taken time to get to this point. And feeling ready is already a strong beginning. But how do you know if a therapist is the right fit? Often, it’s something you can only sense once you’re in the room (or on the screen) together.
The relationship between therapist and client is widely recognised as one of the most important factors in creating meaningful change through therapy.
