- Stress and anxiety
- Addictions support
- Existential and mindful
About Joelma
Joelma Dos Santos is a counsellor practising in the United Kingdom with three years of professional experience and registration with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). She works with people facing stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, and low mood. Joelma speaks English and Portuguese and accepts international clients, which can help when language or cultural background matters.
Joelma aims for respectful, sensitive conversations that focus on each person’s situation. She tailors discussions and the plan of work to suit individual needs. That might mean short-term problem-solving or a longer talking approach, depending on what someone wants to achieve.
Her approach draws on existential ideas about meaning, mindfulness practices to help with difficult emotions, and psychodynamic thinking to look at patterns that repeat over time. In sessions she helps people notice feelings, consider choices, and try out new ways of responding to stress and relationships.
Clients commonly raise topics such as abandonment, attachment difficulties, caregiver strain, communication problems, divorce, guilt and shame, loneliness, and postpartum depression. She also supports people dealing with money worries, life purpose questions, and issues with narcissistic relationships.
Joelma uses a subscription model for sessions that can be cancelled at any time, and costs vary with location and the subscription tier. To begin, someone selects the Start Therapy button, completes a short matching questionnaire, and books according to the therapist’s schedule.
How her approaches translate to online therapy
Joelma uses several approaches that adapt well to talking online. Existential Therapy helps people look at meaning, choice and responsibility in their lives; it is useful when someone is facing big life questions or uncertainty. Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple attention and breathing practices to reduce overwhelm and manage strong emotions, which can be practised between sessions. Psychodynamic Therapy looks at repeated patterns in relationships and feelings, helping people understand why they react in certain ways.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Joelma will discuss your needs, goals and preferences and together you will decide what to try first. She may combine elements from different approaches as the sessions progress so the plan fits you rather than the other way around.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so please confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, for example by removing travel time, allowing shorter check-ins, or making it simpler to attend when juggling work or family commitments. Registered or accredited professionals can use online sessions to continue the same kinds of conversations they have in person, while adjusting practical details like pacing and exercises to suit remote meetings.
Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
3+ years
Credentials
United Kingdom
Languages
English, Portuguese
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
She supports people coping with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, and low mood. Other focuses include self esteem, life changes and postpartum depression.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style is respectful and compassionate, with conversations tailored to each person. She mixes practical mindfulness with deeper reflection on patterns and meaning.
How much experience does she have?
She has three years of professional experience working in the UK. That experience shapes how she supports people with stress and relationship-related concerns.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and is based in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Portuguese. International clients are accepted.
What session formats are offered?
The original biography does not specify session formats, so confirm current session options before booking. The therapist will note available formats when you match and schedule.
How does pricing work?
Costs vary with location and the subscription chosen; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time. Exact fees are provided during the booking process.
How do I get started?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.