Wellington Cesar Assis Bueno, BACP

Wellington Cesar Assis Bueno is a UK-based therapist originally from Brazil who brings a deep commitment to human connection to his clinical work. He lives in the UK with his family and has built a private practice informed by extensive training and hands-on experience. Wellington completed a Level 4 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling in 2015, accredited by the Counselling and Psychotherapy Central Awarding Body (CPCAB), and has since accumulated more than 3,000 hours of client work across a range of settings.

His early placements included The Awareness Centre, NHS surgeries, and TTP Drugs and Alcohol in Deptford, London, and he now practices privately while also serving as a clinical supervisor. Wellington is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and works in line with their Ethical Framework for the counselling professions.

Clinically, he integrates Intensive Short-Term Dynamic Psychotherapy (ISTDP) with elements from Accelerated Experiential Dynamic Psychotherapy (AEDP), mindfulness practices, neuroscience-informed techniques, and selected cognitive-behavioural interventions. He frames therapy around identifying internal conflicts, clarifying goals, and establishing a therapeutic task aimed at efficient, outcome-focused progress. Wellington believes therapy does not always need to be lengthy and continues to train in evidence-based, short-term methods.

In sessions he aims to create a compassionate, non-judgmental space where emotions can be fully experienced and processed. He works collaboratively with clients to unravel unhelpful patterns, build resilience, and discover healthier ways to relate to themselves and others. Wellington offers online counselling and provides sessions in English and Portuguese.

Therapeutic approaches and online working

Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on how early relationships shape current patterns of relating. It helps clients explore connection, separation, and emotional needs so they can improve intimacy, reduce avoidance, and repair relational trauma.

Client-Centred Therapy emphasises a warm, non-judgmental therapeutic relationship where the client leads the pace. By offering empathy and unconditional positive regard, this approach supports self-discovery, self-esteem, and clearer decision-making during life transitions.

Mindfulness Therapy cultivates present-moment awareness and strategies to relate differently to difficult thoughts and feelings. It can be useful for stress, anxiety, and emotion regulation by teaching practical skills to reduce reactivity and build resilience.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic journey. Wellington collaborates with each person to identify which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting interventions as the work unfolds to ensure a good fit.

Online therapy in Wellington's practice is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options provide flexibility for scheduling, make it easier to maintain continuity of care, and allow clients to engage from settings that feel most comfortable for them. Registered professionals can tailor the mode and pace of sessions to suit individual circumstances, helping therapy remain accessible and practical.