Eleni Chimarrides, BACP

Eleni Chimarrides is a BACP counsellor who combines a background in psychology with six years of clinical experience. She takes a warm, interactive approach and aims to make therapy straightforward and understandable. Eleni focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, grief and trauma-related difficulties. She also supports those facing low self-esteem, workplace strain, addictions and major life changes.

Her style is person-centred, which means she listens closely and follows the person’s lead. She draws on mindfulness and somatic techniques to help people notice how their body and mind respond to stress. Trauma-focused approaches are used when past experiences are affecting present daily life.

Eleni aims to treat everyone with respect, sensitivity and compassion. Sessions work best when the client feels able to talk openly and decide priorities. She often mixes talking, practical exercises and simple psychoeducation to build coping skills.

Her work covers communication problems, guilt and shame, isolation and issues linked to prejudice and discrimination. She also supports people dealing with anger, relationship strain, career concerns and compassion fatigue. The emphasis is on practical steps that help with day-to-day functioning.

Clients who prefer a collaborative and paced process may find her approach helpful. Eleni aims to help people feel more in control and better able to manage challenges as they arise.

How her approaches work online

Client-Centred Therapy places the client at the heart of each session. The therapist listens closely and helps the person set the pace and focus. This works well for concerns like low self-esteem, communication problems and general life stress.

Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple attention and breathing skills to reduce anxiety and improve focus. It is useful for managing stress, depression and everyday emotional reactivity. Somatic Therapy helps people notice bodily sensations linked to emotions and practise grounding or movement strategies to reduce tension. This can be especially helpful after traumatic experiences or when stress shows up physically.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss options and adapt methods to fit the client’s needs, goals and preferences. The process is collaborative so the client helps shape the plan as progress is made.

Online sessions are offered by registered or accredited professionals using video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging. Video calls are suited to in-depth conversations and guided practices. Phone sessions require less bandwidth and can fit a short break at work. Live chat and text messaging are useful for brief check-ins, written reflection or when typing feels easier than speaking. These options give flexibility and make it easier to keep therapy going around everyday commitments.