Cristiane Cabrera, BACP

Cristiane Cabrera offers a calm, person-focused counselling space for people facing change, loss or emotional overwhelm. She introduces a gentle pace so someone who is unsure where to begin can still feel heard. Cristiane's approach aims to be respectful and tailored to each person's needs.

She has nine years of experience and holds BACP registration, which is noted as BACP. Cristiane trained as a transpersonal arts counsellor and sometimes brings simple creative options into sessions when words alone feel hard. These creative steps are always optional and offered as a choice.

Sessions are shaped around what feels most useful. Some people work through conversation alone, while others use drawing or reflective exercises to make sense of feelings. The tone is practical and reflective rather than pressurised.

Cristiane works with issues such as stress, grief and bereavement, depression, abandonment and multicultural concerns. She also helps people with isolation and loneliness, workplace difficulties, anger, low self-esteem, relationship challenges and family problems. Neurodiversity is respected in her approach and sessions are intended to be flexible and non-judgemental.

The first meeting is an introduction where someone can explain what has been happening and what they hope to get from counselling. That initial conversation is also a chance to see whether the style feels like a good fit. The emphasis is on listening and offering steady, compassionate support.

Approaches that guide online counselling

Cristiane draws on attachment-based ideas to notice how early relationships shape how someone connects now, which can help with relationship worries and family concerns. Client-centred therapy means sessions focus on the person's experience and choices, offering acceptance and active listening to build understanding. Solution-focused work looks at small, practical steps and goals to move past a particular problem or moment of crisis.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. Cristiane will discuss what feels most helpful and adapt her style to the person's needs, goals and preferences. This is a collaborative process where the therapist and client decide what to try and check in as they go.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging. Video lets people see each other's expressions for deeper conversation. Phone sessions use less bandwidth and can fit into a short break. Live chat or messaging can suit quicker check-ins or times when typing feels easier than speaking. These options make it simpler to fit counselling around work, family life or travel, while keeping the same therapeutic approaches available regardless of location.