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Otavia Pires de Camargo, BACP

Somatic-informed counsellor combining mindfulness and therapy

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About Otavia

Otavia Pires de Camargo offers a somatic-informed approach that connects body and mind. She creates a calm, user-friendly space where people can begin to notice how feelings show up in their bodies. Otavia uses simple practices such as breath awareness and mindfulness to help reduce stress and build steadiness.

She trained initially in Art Therapy and has practised for ten years in mental health and wellbeing. That background shapes a creative, practical way of working.

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Background and approach

Sessions focus on real-life issues like anxiety, depression, sleep problems and coping with life changes. Otavia combines Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy with Attachment-Based and client-centred ways of working. These approaches help people understand difficult patterns and try small, manageable changes.

Her work often looks at how relationships, family history and early development affect current feelings and reactions. People come to her with a wide range of concerns. These include stress, trauma and abuse, grief, addiction, self-esteem, parenting pressures, career worries and intimacy-related issues.

Additional focus areas noted include body image, chronic illness, caregiver stress and communication problems. She offers therapy in English and Portuguese and accepts international clients. Otavia draws on a long personal meditation practice to bring steadiness to sessions.

Her aim is to help people reconnect with their capacity to cope, feel more present and find clearer ways forward.

How somatic work and therapy meet online

Somatic-informed work helps people notice sensations in the body and learn ways to regulate physical responses to stress. This can include simple breathwork, grounding exercises and tracking bodily signals to reduce overwhelm and build calm, which is useful for anxiety, trauma and stress-related problems.

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on clarifying values and taking small, meaningful actions even when difficult thoughts or feelings are present. It suits people who want practical tools to live in line with what matters to them. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationships shape current patterns and helps people develop safer ways of relating to themselves and others, which can be helpful for relationship and intimacy difficulties.

Choosing the best approach is a shared process. The therapist will talk with the person about goals, preferences and what has or has not helped before. Together they will decide which methods to try and adjust them as needed, keeping the work practical and paced to the individual.

Online formats - video calls, phone, live chat and text messaging - make this kind of work flexible. Video and phone sessions work well for conversation, exploration and guided breath or grounding practices. Live chat and messaging can help track feelings between sessions and offer timely support. These options make therapy easier to fit around daily life and across distances.
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Frequently asked questions

What concerns does this counsellor address?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, depression and sleep problems, plus trauma, grief and addiction. Other areas include self-esteem, parenting pressures, career worries and intimacy-related difficulties.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style is warm, collaborative and client-centred. She blends somatic practices, mindfulness and talk-based approaches to help people notice bodily signals and make practical changes.
What experience does she bring?
She has ten years of practice in mental health and wellbeing. Her initial training in Art Therapy informs a creative and practical approach to emotional healing.
Where is she based and what credential does she hold?
She is based in the United Kingdom and holds BACP registration. Sessions are offered from that UK base.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Portuguese. International clients may also work with her.
Which session formats are available online?
She provides video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging. The range of formats supports different needs and preferences.
How are costs and payments handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription model. The subscription can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin therapy with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button and completing a short matching questionnaire. You can then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.

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Experience
10 years
Licensed
Languages
English, Portuguese