Adama Giquina, BACP

Adama Giquina welcomes people who feel overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, past trauma or difficulties in relationships. She offers a calm, non-judgemental space where a person can talk things through and begin to make sense of difficult experiences.

Adama qualified as a counsellor in 2020 with a TC - Level 4 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling. She is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP, and follows the BACP Ethical Framework in her work.

In sessions she helps people notice how the brain and body respond to painful events. She uses grounding exercises and awareness techniques to reduce hyperarousal and help with emotional regulation. Conversations focus on understanding patterns from the past and how they show up now.

Her approach is warm and accepting. Adama listens without judgment and aims to build trust so people feel able to share their thoughts and feelings. She tailors the pace and style of therapy to each person’s needs and goals.

Adama has five years of counselling experience, including work with people affected by sexual assault and abuse and with those navigating immigration and multicultural concerns. She also supports young adults and people dealing with intimacy-related issues and anger, helping them move toward greater confidence and clearer choices.

Approaches for trauma, attachment and growth online

Attachment-based work looks at how past relationships shape present feelings and expectations. It helps people understand patterns in close relationships and build more secure ways of relating. Client-centred therapy puts the person’s experience at the centre and focuses on empathic listening and acceptance to help people find their own solutions. Trauma-focused approaches address the impacts of traumatic events directly, using grounding and awareness exercises to reduce arousal and support emotional regulation.

Finding the right blend of methods is part of the therapy process. The therapist will listen to your concerns and work with you to decide which approaches suit your needs and goals. This is a collaborative conversation that can change as you make progress.

Online sessions can be arranged as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different lifestyles. Video is useful when a fuller conversation is needed. Phone can be easier when bandwidth is limited or you prefer not to be on camera. Chat and messaging work well for shorter check-ins or when flexibility between appointments helps you stay engaged. These options make it easier to keep therapy going around work, study or family commitments and allow continuity of care with registered or accredited professionals.