Eleni Chimarrides, BACP

Eleni Chimarrides is a BACP registered counsellor who brings a compassionate, person-focused approach to therapy. She trained in psychology and holds a BSc (Honours) in Psychology from the University of Derby, and she is registered with the BACP - the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, which represents professional counsellors and psychotherapists in the UK.

Eleni has worked with people facing a wide range of concerns, including depression, anxiety, relationship difficulties, bereavement, low self-esteem and trauma-related experiences. Her style is warm and interactive, combining empathic listening with practical guidance and psychoeducation to help clients build understanding and resilience.

Her work is rooted in a person-centred outlook that recognises emotional, intellectual, social and spiritual dimensions of wellbeing. Eleni draws on trauma-informed methods alongside person-centred techniques and other evidence-informed tools, tailoring sessions to each individual. She aims to create a supportive therapeutic space where clients can feel empowered to explore their circumstances and become active participants in their own healing and growth.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Support

Client-Centred Therapy focuses on the individual as the expert in their own experience, offering empathic understanding and non-directive support to help people explore feelings and make meaningful changes. It is often helpful for issues like self-esteem, relationship concerns and coping with life transitions.

Trauma-Focused Therapy is designed to address the effects of traumatic events by helping people process distressing memories and reduce their impact on daily functioning. This approach can be beneficial for those working through post-traumatic stress, abuse, or other trauma-related symptoms.

Mindfulness Therapy teaches present-moment awareness and gentle acceptance of thoughts and emotions, offering practical skills to manage anxiety, stress and overwhelming feelings.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic journey, and Eleni works collaboratively with clients to identify which methods align with their needs, goals and preferences. She adapts techniques over time so the plan remains relevant and effective.

Online therapy with Eleni is delivered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging, offering flexibility to fit sessions into busy schedules and access support from wherever the client is in the United Kingdom. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care and to choose the format that feels most comfortable for each person.