Pamela Estrella

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MBACP Counsellor | Stockwell | Anxiety & Depression

About me

Many people come to me when they’ve hit a wall. They might be dealing with anxiety or burnout, or they feel like things aren’t shifting, often having tried everything to figure it out alone. If you’re at that point, the last thing you need is to read through hundreds of profiles that all sound the same. So I've tried to make the process as easy as possible.

To get things started, you can click through to my website and choose a time for a free 20-minute consultation online. If we’re a good fit and you want to begin sessions, you can again choose a time that suits you and book your first session online. No lengthy emails or phone calls trying to find a time that works.

I'm a I’m a fully qualified integrative therapist, registered with the BACP, and a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional (CCTP Level 2). I work from a room in Stockwell (SW8 & SW9), near Brixton, Vauxhall and Oval. I also provide sessions online and offer walk-and-talk therapy. I work flexibly, and you can choose how we meet or switch between these options as life changes.

I’m a down-to-earth therapist, and I work deeply, I don't sit in the room as a blank slate. In our sessions, we’ll start to look at what’s really shaping your life, exploring patterns and understanding your processes. Whatever we explore together, we’ll do it in a way that’s specific to your way of seeing things, and we'll work to find ways forward that work specifically for you.

My approach and my path to becoming a therapist began through my own life experiences and years spent working on the front lines of mental health and addiction. I know what it's like to reach a point where things just can’t stay the same. That understanding is at the root of my work. This isn’t just something I trained to do, it’s something I believe in deeply because I’ve seen firsthand how real human connection can transform a life.

My clinical background includes experience within NHS talking therapies, which has provided me with invaluable insight into working with a diverse range of people and a wide spectrum of issues.

If what I’ve said here resonates with you, you can book a free intro call via the link at the top of the page. I look forward to connecting with you soon.

People come to therapy for many reasons. Some of the things I can support you with include;

  • Anxiety and stress
  • Depression and low moods
  • Grief and loss in all its forms
  • Neurodiversity affirming 
  • Addiction and recovery
  • LGBTQ+ related experiences and challenges
  • Relationship difficulties
  • Health issues
  • Work related difficulties
  • Life transitions and uncertainty
  • Self-esteem and confidence
  • Emotional overwhelm and regulation
  • Experiences of discrimination
  • Challenges related to migration or adjusting to life in a new country or location
  • Patterns in thoughts, behaviours, or relationships
  • Exploring identity and sense of self

I offer a free 20-minute online session to see if we are a good fit. To book this, please use the website link at the top of this profile.

Training, qualifications & experience

I'm a I’m a fully qualified integrative therapist, trained in integrative counselling, registered with the BACP, and a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional (CCTP Level 2). 

This means I have studied a range of approaches, including psychodynamic, person-centred, and somatic. I draw on them in ways that suit each client’s unique needs. 

Alongside my counselling work, I have many years of experience as a lead support specialist, helping people navigate anxiety, depression, addiction, mental health challenges, and complex life circumstances, including supporting migrants, refugees, and people who are homeless. This experience helps me offer therapy that is supportive, down-to-earth, and shaped by a genuine awareness of people’s experiences

I work ethically and professionally within the BACP framework, providing a safe, confidential space. I continue to develop my skills and explore new approaches to ensure the work is responsive, collaborative, and tailored to each person I work with.

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

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British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy

Areas of counselling I deal with

Other areas of counselling I deal with

Non duality 

Anxious Feelings 

Adjusting to retirement

Mid-life or later-life transition 

Big life changes 

Finding meaning in life

Existential crisis

Fees

£75.00 per session

Additional information

The easiest way to find out more, or to book a free 20-minute introductory call directly via the link at the top of this profile or by visiting my website.

After that I offer online, in-person sessions in Stockwell, near Vauxhall and Oval. I also offer nature walks in central London. Price start at £75 in-person and online. 

Further information

If you’d like to know more, you can click on my website and book a free 20 minute session online to see if working together feels like a good fit, and if I am the right therapist for you.

It can be a scary first step but having an introduction online can give you a real sense of my approach and how I work. 

London, Greater London, SW8

63 Stockwell Road, London, Greater London, SW9 9QA

Type of session

In person
Online

Types of client

Adults (25-64)
Older Adults (65+)

Key details

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20 steps to therapy room, no lift available.

Additional languages

Spanish

Online platforms

Whatsapp
Zoom