Veronica Prieto, BACP

Veronica Prieto is an integrative counsellor originally from Spain who has made central London her home for more than three decades. Adapting to a new language and culture herself, she brings first-hand understanding of the stress and anxiety that can come with trying to fit in and settle in a new environment. Prior to training in counselling, Veronica spent over 20 years providing practical and emotional support to carers of children with disabilities and to vulnerable adults, experience that informs her sensitive and pragmatic approach to therapy.

Her professional background and counselling training combine to equip her to support people facing a wide range of life changes, whatever their social, economic, or cultural background. Veronica holds BACP accreditation - the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy - which signals adherence to recognised professional standards in the UK. She works in both English and Spanish, and she is open to working with clients from other countries.

Veronica cultivates a friendly, warm, and non-judgemental therapeutic atmosphere. She believes that a strong connection and trust between client and counsellor is central to progress, and she works collaboratively to clarify preferences, set achievable goals, and draw on each client’s strengths to support lasting change. Veronica welcomes the opportunity to work with individuals and families navigating stress, grief, relationship difficulties, parenting challenges, and other life transitions.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Support

Veronica integrates client-centered therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), and emotionally-focused therapy into her online practice. Client-centered therapy emphasizes a respectful, empathetic relationship where the client’s perspective guides the work; it can help with self-esteem, life transitions, and building personal insight. CBT focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thinking and behaviour patterns and is often used for stress, anxiety, and mood difficulties. Emotionally-focused therapy concentrates on understanding emotional responses and improving attachment and relationship patterns, which can be useful for couples and family concerns.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Veronica works collaboratively with each person to explore goals, preferences, and needs, and together they decide which methods are the best fit. This collaborative planning helps tailor sessions to the individual’s situation and aims.

Online therapy with Veronica is offered by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging, providing flexibility to fit different schedules and lifestyles. These options make it easier to attend sessions from different locations and to maintain continuity of care, including for international clients. Registered professionals can adapt techniques effectively to remote formats, allowing clients to access consistent therapeutic support in ways that suit them best.