- Guilt and shame
- Mindfulness
- Psychodynamic
About Joelma
Joelma Dos Santos is a BACP-registered counsellor in the United Kingdom with three years of professional experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, and low mood. She also addresses related concerns such as self-esteem, coping with life changes, and feelings of guilt and shame.
Joelma uses conversational, down-to-earth sessions rather than clinical jargon. She adapts sessions to what each person brings and looks at practical ways to manage day-to-day problems. Conversations can include exploring feelings, noticing unhelpful patterns, and trying small changes to reduce distress.
Her background includes psychodynamic thinking, which means she pays attention to past relationships and how they influence present feelings. She also draws on existential ideas to help people consider meaning and choice, and mindfulness approaches to help with stress and regulating strong feelings.
Sessions are offered in English and Portuguese. Joelma works with people from diverse cultural backgrounds and will discuss how culture shapes coping and expectations. She notes that moving into therapy is often a big step and supports clients in setting realistic early goals.
Practical matters are handled plainly. The service uses a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time. To begin, people complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule a first session via the online system.
How therapeutic approaches guide online work
Existential Therapy looks at meaning, choice and responsibility in a person’s life. It helps when guilt or shame connects to questions of identity, values or past decisions and encourages honest reflection about what matters now.Mindfulness Therapy involves simple practices that bring attention to the present moment and to bodily sensations. It can reduce the grip of ruminating thoughts and help people notice shame or guilt without being overwhelmed by it.
Psychodynamic Therapy pays attention to patterns that come from past relationships and early experiences. It can show how old expectations keep repeating and how that links to current feelings of blame or unworthiness.
Finding the right mix of these approaches is part of the work. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences and practical needs and choose methods collaboratively, adjusting them as the work progresses.
Session formats are not detailed in the biography, so confirm which options are offered before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions around work or family routines, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. Registered or accredited professionals can use these practical benefits to help sessions slot into everyday life without changing the core focus of the therapy.
Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
3+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English, Portuguese
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she work with?
She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, and depression. Additional focuses include self-esteem, coping with life changes, guilt and shame, and related issues.
How would she approach feelings of guilt or shame?
She blends psychodynamic and existential ideas with mindfulness practices to talk through where the feelings come from and how they affect everyday life. Practical steps and reflection are used together.
What is her background and experience?
She has three years of professional work experience and is based in the United Kingdom. Her practice includes work with trauma, addictions and mood concerns.
What credentials does she hold and where is she located?
She is registered with the BACP and practises in the United Kingdom.
Can I speak with her in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English and Portuguese. International clients are accepted.
What session formats are available?
Session formats are not specified in the biography. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Costs vary with location and the service uses a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I get started with a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule the first session through the platform.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.