Raphaela Fontenelle

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Psychotherapist | Counsellor | MBACP (Accred), UKCP

About me

With over 10 years of academic and clinical experience, I offer online counselling and psychotherapy sessions to adults of all ages and nationalities.

Therapy is a process of growth and self-discovery. My approach as a therapist is warm and empathic, as, before anything, it is vital that my clients feel safe and supported. I offer to walk this journey beside you, helping to untangle thoughts and feelings that have been forgotten, shut down, or unseen. I have seen many people change their lives by gaining a new understanding of themselves and this is what makes me passionate about therapy.

I believe in the human's natural ability to survive and adapt to life situations. Some of these adaptations can however become unhelpful over time, and before we notice, we can be repeating patterns that keep us stuck. The focus of my work is to increase freedom, self-awareness, and choices for my clients.

Training, qualifications & experience

I started my studies in Clinical Psychology and later specialised in Psychotherapy and Counselling. 

I have worked in NHS Talking Therapies Service and Forensic Psychology Service, supporting individuals struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, panic attacks, bereavement, infertility, low self-esteem, sexuality, aging, abusive relationships, separation/divorce, HIV, amongst other things.

Today I only work in private practice online as I have decided to make some changes to my lifestyle. I have been exploring a cultural enrichment as I travel and work remotely. This allows me to offer therapy from a wider perspective and to always bring a new energy into my work with clients. 

I am completely passionate about this work and feel deeply touch when I help to change people's lives, facilitating active awareness and freedom of choices.

Member organisations

Registered / Accredited

Registered / Accredited

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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

Therapies offered

Fees

£70.00 per session

Health Insurance/EAP

  • Axa Health
  • Vitality
  • WPA

Additional information

Please send me an email or a Whatsapp message to my work mobile. I would be happy to discuss your goals for therapy and schedule an initial session.

When I work

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80 Borough High Street, London, Greater London, SE1 1LL

Type of session

Online

Types of client

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

Key details

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Additional languages

French
Portuguese

Online platforms

Doxy
Google Meet
Microsoft Teams
Whatsapp
FaceTime
Zoom