Mindful Encounters Ltd.

I'm a board-certified psychotherapist specializing in individual and relationship therapy. My mission is to help people live happier, more fulfilling lives.

PSYCHOTHERAPIST

My methods

QUALIFICATIONS

Humanistic therapy

In humanistic therapy, the main focus is on a person's capacity to make rational choices and flourish through personal development.

Everyone has the capacity to co-create your reality and imply changes to have a better life. Sometimes we only need some help to access this capabilities.

Cognitive Behavioural Psychology

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) emphasizes thoughts rather than actions.

Research proves that our thoughts greatly influence the outcomes of situations.

Recognizing this allows us to feel empowered and make choices even in seemingly limited situations. It provides the freedom to challenge unhelpful thoughts and improve life outcomes.

CBT is widely acknowledged as the most evidence-based approach to achieving better results in mental health treatments.

Psychoanalysis

We can only change problematic patterns of behaviour by a detailed analysis of past experiences to bring awareness of when it all began. The past experiences allow us to promote change in the present.

In psychoanalysis, we focus on changing problematic behaviours by understanding the unconscious meanings and motivations behind them.

"Until you make the unconscious conscious, it will dictate your life and you will call it destiny" (Carl Yung - Psychiatrist and Swiss psychologist)

Positive Psychology

Positive psychology is a branch of psychology that emphasizes human well-being and happiness. It focuses on exploring and promoting the positive aspects of human behaviour, such as strengths and resilience.

Positive psychology encourages developing a positive mindset and engaging in activities like gratitude exercises, mindfulness, and goal-setting to promote well-being.

Through coaching therapy, positive psychology offers a powerful approach to help clients achieve their goals, find fulfillment, and lead a meaningful life.

O1

Individual therapy

Individual Life Coaching sessions help you to learn about yourself. We work through behavioural, communicational, thought and relational patterns. Together we can find the way through your difficulties to achieve a better life.

£ 35 per hour

(Monthly Packages available for 4 Sessions/month)

O2

Trauma-Informed Therapy

It is not easy to talk to someone about your issues when wounds from the past still hunt you and cause so much pain. A Trauma-Informed Psychotherapist facilitates the process to help you navigate your emotions while holding the space so you feel safe and validated through the session.

Thathiana P.

Therapy has really helped me overcome some past trauma I had been keeping under a lid for a long time. Now, I feel happier and more confident in my life, and feel like I can walk with my head held high.

Carla S.

Excellent professional! Very friendly and welcoming, and she made us feel very comfortable, from the first consultation until today, it has always been a fantastic and positive experience. I recommend it with my eyes closed.

Happy clients

TESTIMONIALS

Gabriel A.

My experience with Ana Carolina has been great. She cares very deeply about her client's well-being. She is always open to discussing issues, but also quite open to discussing methodology, hers included.
She is a lovely professional not only for difficult moments but also for maintaining an inquisitive mind when things are well.

Her positivity is always well-founded, and contagious at times. So, I'm always glad to see her.

Fabio S.

The first session with the therapist was great. I had never seen a therapist before and I thought I wouldn't be able to talk about the things I felt, but Ana made me feel comfortable and we were able to talk a lot and I feel comfortable continuing the therapy. Thank you very much, Doctor Ana

Beti S.

Very positive experience. Ana knows how to listen, ask the right questions and guide to self-conclusions. I liked her approach and it worked for me. Her session not only helped me with the trauma but also improved my confidence and self-esteem and taught me how important my own needs are.

Filipi G.

I had been procrastinating seeking help for at least 5 years, due to ADHD and also because I was afraid of opening up to an unknown person. I had never told anyone certain details about what it's like to live with this disorder and with Ana Carolina it was incredibly comfortable, it's even a bit strange to feel safe like that but I'm glad it was like that and I'm very grateful to Ana for her attention, calm and empathy with me. I am very hopeful that this situation will improve and I am very happy to leave this consultation so light.

Joyce C.

Ana Carolina came into our lives to make a difference. I am very grateful to her, she has made our son's life easier and we noticed a huge difference after she started the therapies.

Ana is very professional and talented. I recommend it with your eyes closed!

Shane M.

I had a really good first session with Ana and I look forward to the next to try and work through my issues

Ivan G.

I have been in therapy for many years and found Ana to be a person with whom I can open up and explore several deep issues that significantly affect my life. I have felt remarkable progress since we started the sessions. Excellent professional. I recommend!

Raquel M.

Very attentive, wise, helps us organize our minds, our attitudes... Excellent professional!! I highly recommend it!!

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