Caroliz Perez-Acevedo, BACP

Caroliz Perez-Acevedo is a psychodynamic counsellor with a background that began in alternative medicine and evolved into a focused commitment to emotional, psychological, and spiritual growth. She trained initially at the University of Edinburgh, completing an MSc in Counselling Studies with emphasis on psychodynamic and person-centred approaches between 2011 and 2012, and went on to complete an MA in Counselling at Goldsmiths College, University of London, qualifying to practise in 2016.

She has built substantial clinical experience within mental health organisations across London, including roles with Brent, Wandsworth & Westminster Mind since 2017, Latin American Women’s Right’s Service in 2019, and Living Well CIC from 2021. Her caseload has included presentations of depression, anxiety, eating disorders, relationship difficulties, addiction, low self-esteem, domestic violence, and childhood trauma. She has particular experience working with LGBTQ+ clients, people living with HIV, and Latin American women’s communities.

Although her primary training is in psychodynamic counselling, her practice is integrative and intuitive, informed by mindfulness, trauma-focused, somatic, movement, and body-oriented perspectives. She has undertaken further professional development in psychosynthesis and couple therapy for depression. She works with curiosity, kindness, and compassion, and offers both short-term and long-term counselling. Prospective clients who feel a potential fit are invited to arrange an initial meeting to explore working together.

Therapeutic Approaches for Online Healing and Insight

Mindfulness Therapy in Caroliz Perez-Acevedo's practice involves cultivating present-moment awareness and gentle attention to thoughts and emotions. This approach can support people managing anxiety, stress, low mood, and difficulties with emotion regulation by teaching grounding and attentional strategies.

Psychodynamic Therapy explores patterns that arise from past experiences and unconscious processes, helping clients understand recurring relationship dynamics, attachment issues, and underlying sources of distress. It can be useful for those seeking deeper insight into long-standing emotional difficulties and relational patterns.

Trauma-Focused Therapy attends specifically to the effects of traumatic experiences, using approaches that aim to reduce trauma-related symptoms and support recovery. It is suited to people working through abuse, childhood trauma, or other overwhelming life events.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic journey. Caroliz works collaboratively with each person to identify which methods align with their needs, goals, and preferences, adapting the way she uses techniques so therapy feels personally relevant and supportive.

Online therapy offers practical benefits including flexible scheduling and easier access from home. Caroliz provides sessions by video call, phone, live chat, and text-based messaging, which can help people fit counselling around work, family responsibilities, or mobility needs while maintaining continuity of care.