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Ariana Luisa

Ariana Luisa, NCPS

Therapist in United Kingdom

Explorative, humanistic counselling for personal change

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  • Humanistic approach
  • Video and live chat
  • 30 or 45 minute sessions

About Ariana

Ariana Luisa is a counsellor registered with the National Counselling & Psychotherapy Society (NCPS). She offers a humanistic, exploration-based approach that helps people reflect on feelings, memories and relationships. Her style is calm and non-judgemental, aimed at helping individuals understand how past and present experiences shape who they are now.

Ariana uses open-ended talking therapy to help people make sense of difficult emotions. Sessions focus on noticing patterns, exploring unconscious material, and clarifying personal values. This approach can be useful for those dealing with stress, anxiety, grief, relationship concerns, or issues around identity and intimacy.

She draws on psychodynamic ideas to look at how past relationships influence current behaviour. Existential perspectives help people consider meaning, choice and responsibility in their lives. The client-centred stance means the client sets the pace and direction of each session while the counsellor offers empathic listening and reflection.

Practical details are discussed at the start of working together. Ariana offers video and live chat sessions, and messaging between sessions if needed. Sessions are available in 30 or 45 minute lengths to suit different needs.

She works from the United Kingdom and provides services in English. Her practice is informed by four years of counselling experience and the aim is to support clients as they explore change, build self-understanding, and move toward clearer goals.

How Ariana's approaches guide online work

Ariana uses a client-centred way of working that focuses on listening and responding to what the client brings. This approach supports people who need a calm, accepting space to talk about stress, identity or relationship concerns.

She also draws on psychodynamic ideas to look at how past relationships shape current reactions and patterns. That helps when recurring problems, attachment issues or longstanding habits are getting in the way. Existential ideas are used to help people consider meaning, choice and responsibility when facing life changes or feelings of emptiness.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Ariana will collaborate with each person to decide which elements to use, based on their goals and preferences. She encourages discussion about what feels helpful and adjusts the focus as therapy progresses.

Practical benefits of online therapy include fitting sessions into a busy life and reducing travel time. Online sessions can make it easier to arrange shorter 30 minute check-ins or longer 45 minute conversations depending on what is needed. Specific session formats should be confirmed before booking, as options and scheduling depend on the therapist's current arrangements.

Areas of expertise

Also works with

Relationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesDepressionCoachingCompassion fatigue

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesBody imageCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPhobiasPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Self-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyExistential TherapyPsychodynamic TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

4+ years

Credentials

See below

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Ariana help with?

Ariana supports people facing stress, anxiety, grief, relationship and intimacy issues, eating and body image concerns, parenting strains, career difficulties, depression and trauma-related problems.

How would you describe her therapeutic style?

She works in a humanistic, client-centred way that prioritises empathic listening and exploration. Sessions are open-ended and focus on helping people make sense of feelings and patterns.

What is her background and experience?

She has four years of counselling experience and combines humanistic work with psychodynamic and existential ideas to support self-exploration and understanding.

Where is she based and what are her credentials?

She practises from the United Kingdom and is registered with the National Counselling & Psychotherapy Society (NCPS).

Which languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can people outside the UK work with her?

She does not accept international clients at this time.

How are sessions scheduled and what is the cost?

Session cost varies with location and therapist availability and uses a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.

How do I start working with her?

Use the continue button on this profile, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

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