About Eleni
Eleni Chimarrides is a BACP counsellor who combines practical skills with a warm, interactive style. She trained in psychology, holding a BSc (Honours) in Psychology from the University of Derby, and brings six years of experience working with people facing anxiety, depression and life changes. Her sessions are short on jargon and focused on the person in front of her.
Eleni uses a person-centred way of working that treats the whole person - emotional, social and spiritual needs are all considered.
Background and approach
She listens closely and helps people name what is happening for them before deciding what to try next. Somatic ideas are part of her practice, so attention to the body and how feelings show up physically can be woven into conversations when useful. She also draws on mindfulness and trauma-focused approaches to help people manage overwhelming memories and intense emotions.
Eleni aims to make sessions respectful and sensitive. She cultivates a calm, steady presence and encourages people to become experts in their own lives. Practical tools, breath work and grounding strategies are used alongside gentle reflection.
People who come to Eleni often want straightforward support for stress, grief, anger, self-esteem and workplace or relationship struggles. She works with addictions, compassion fatigue and prejudice-related distress as well. The focus is on creating a supportive space where change can begin.
How somatic and person-centred approaches work online
Online sessions can use somatic, client-centred and mindfulness ideas in ways that suit remote work. Somatic Therapy pays attention to bodily sensations and how stress shows up in the body; online this might mean using gentle grounding, guided movement or breath awareness during a video call to help regulate feeling states. Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening, empathy and collaboration so the therapist follows the person's lead and helps them find their own solutions. Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple practices to notice thoughts and feelings without judgement and can reduce reactivity to stress.Finding the right approach is part of the work and will be decided together. The therapist will discuss what feels helpful and adapt methods to each person's goals, needs and preferences. That collaborative process means techniques can be tried, reviewed and adjusted over time.
Online formats offer practical flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, family life and mobility needs, and let people choose direct conversation or written reflection as suits them. Overall, online sessions aim to make therapy accessible while keeping the focus on the person's experience and progress.
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- Experience
- 6 years
- Licensed
- Languages
- English