Hello! I am Camelia, a qualified counsellor and psychotherapist, creative arts practitioner, educator, and clay therapist. I provide a calm, compassionate, and non-judgmental space for adults navigating life’s challenges, from relationship concerns and life transitions to grief, anxiety, low self-esteem, and depression.
With a specialism in bereavement counselling through my volunteer work with a bereavement charity in Greater London, I offer deep understanding and support for those experiencing loss.
My background in legal, educational, and artistic fields has also given me a unique perspective on workplace stress, burnout, perfectionism, impostor syndrome, and self-doubt.
Beyond traditional talking therapy, I take a holistic approach, recognizing how emotions manifest in the body and the power of creative expression in healing. Our sessions may include breathing techniques, grounding exercises, movement, meditation, and creative practices like drawing, painting, or working with clay to explore emotions and deepen self-awareness.
I believe that you are the expert in your own life, and my role is to support and empower you on your journey towards well-being. As a registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP), I adhere to their ethical framework and continuously develop my practice through supervision and ongoing training.
If you’re ready to explore your emotions, break free from limiting patterns, and embrace a more fulfilling life, I would love to support you on your journey.
Experience
Private Practice (present)
Kingston Bereavement Support – Counsellor (present)
Reigate Community Counselling Centre – Counsellor (present)
Kingston Bereavement Support – Trainee Counsellor (2023 – 2024), supporting individual adult clients through feelings of grief and bereavement.
Reigate Community Counselling Centre – Trainee Counsellor (2021 – 2024), supporting individual adult clients through life transitions, relationship difficulties, family difficulties, PTSD following domestic abuse, low self-esteem and self-doubt, work related concerns, impostor syndrome, bereavement, depression, anxiety.
Training, qualifications & experience
- Foundation Certificate in Transactional Analysis – currently training
- Qigong Teacher Training – ongoing
- Level 6 Clay Therapy Training
- MSc Therapeutic Counselling
- Level 3 in Counselling Studies
- Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Children and Young People’s Mental Health
- Level 2 Certificate in Counselling Skills
Additional Training and CPD
- The impact of language and meaning making when working with depression in young adults, delivered for the BACP by Sarah Worley-James
- EATA TA101, delivered by the Wealden Institute
- A trauma lens on short term bereavement work, delivered by Deri Ian Morrow
- Bereavement awareness professional development training, delivered by Stephen Callus
- Integrating artwork into counselling practice, delivered for the BACP by Pauline Andrew
- Pregnancy and Infant Loss Practitioner Training, including Rainbow Baby Specialist and Infertility Specialist (The Foundation for Baby Loss Training)
- Trauma Recovery Through The Felt Sense Polyvagal Model (Mind Body Training Institute) With Jan Winhall
- The Healing Power Of Breath: Integrating Therapeutic Breathwork Into Your Practice (Mind Body Training Institute) With Jim Morningstar
- Treating Trauma with Internal Family Systems Therapy: Step-by-step procedures for healing trauma, anxiety, depression and more (PESI online training)
- Putting Polyvagal Theory Into Practice With Deb Dana: Essential Strategies for Creating Safety and Connection With Trauma Clients (PESI online training)
Memberships & Accreditations
