Elena Gava

Elena Gava


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07539190281

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Therapist - Portsmouth

Portsmouth PO1
07539190281
Sessions from £60.00

Features

  • Flexible hours available
  • Concessionary rates

Availability

I鈥檓 flexible and will do my best to accommodate your request, depending on availability.

My working hours are:

Wednesday 鈥 Friday: 09:00 鈥 18:00

Saturday 鈥 Sunday: 09:00 鈥 15:00

About me and my therapy practice

About me and my therapy practice

Hello, I'm Elena, a UK-qualified integrative counsellor offering face-to-face counselling here in Portsmouth, Hampshire, and online therapy across the UK.

I specialise in supporting adults living with the lasting impact of trauma, late-diagnosed ADHD, anxiety, and emotional overwhelm. Many of the people I work with have spent years masking how they feel, questioning themselves, or believing they simply aren't good enough.

If any of that sounds familiar, you don't have to keep carrying it alone. In our sessions, you'll have space to be fully yourself 鈥 no masking, no over-explaining 鈥 while we work at a pace that feels right for you.

Areas I work with

Trauma and difficult life experiences

Late-diagnosed ADHD and neurodiversity

Anxiety and overthinking

Shame, guilt, and self-blame

Burnout and emotional overwhelm

Perfectionism and people-pleasing

Relationship difficulties and boundaries

How I work

 I don't believe therapy should follow one fixed script, because no two people arrive with the same story. So I draw on several approaches 鈥 person-centred, transactional analysis, Gestalt, CBT, trauma-informed, and compassion-focused 鈥 and let what actually helps you guide which one we lean on, session to session.

Practice description


My integrative humanistic training draws on a range of approaches to support what you need. Together, this work can help you:

Understand how past experiences may be shaping your present

Build a more compassionate relationship with yourself and others

Explore the roots of anxiety, guilt, or emotional distress

Reconnect your thoughts, feelings, and physical responses

Feel more able to live with your emotions rather than be controlled by them

Everything is introduced gently, at your pace, within a safe and ethical space.

"There is hope, even when your brain tells you there isn't." 鈥 John Green

My first session

Getting in touch is often the hardest part, so I try to make it simple. I reply the same day by email or text (please check your spam folder if you don't hear back 鈥 I don't phone, to protect your confidentiality).

If it feels like a good fit to continue, I'll send you an online therapy agreement, client information sheet, ahead of our first session.

Fees

 First session (50 mins): 拢30 (usual fee 拢60), with no obligation to continue. 

Ongoing sessions (50 mins): 拢60. 

Trainee counsellors (50 mins): 拢50.

What I can help with

Abuse, ADD / ADHD, AIDS/HIV, Anger management, Anxiety, Autism spectrum, Bereavement, Cancer, Chronic fatigue syndrome / ME, Cultural issues, Depression, Disability, Health related issues, Identity issues, Infertility, LGBTQ+ counselling, Life coaching, Loss, Menopause, Men's issues, Mood disorder, Neurodiversity, Obsessions, OCD, Personal development, Phobias, Post-traumatic stress, Pregnancy related issues, Redundancy, Relationships, Self esteem, Sex-related issues, Sexual identity, Sexuality, Spirituality, Stress, Trauma, Vegan allied, Women's issues, Work related issues

Types of therapy

Behavioural, Brief therapy, CBT, Cognitive, Emotionally focused therapy, Gestalt, Humanistic, Integrative, Person centred, Solution focused brief therapy, Transactional analysis

Clients I work with

Adults, EAP, Older adults, Organisations, Trainees, Young people

How I deliver therapy

Email therapy, Long term sessions, Long-term face-to-face work, Online therapy, Outdoor therapy, Short term sessions, Short-term face-to-face work, Single session therapy (SST), Telephone therapy, Text therapy, Time-limited

Languages spoken

English

Therapist - London

London SW4
07539190281
Sessions from £60.00

Features

  • Flexible hours available
  • Concessionary rates

Availability

I鈥檓 flexible and will do my best to accommodate your request, depending on availability.

My working hours are:

Wednesday 鈥 Friday: 09:00 鈥 18:00

Saturday 鈥 Sunday: 09:00 鈥 15:00


About me and my therapy practice

Hello, I'm Elena, a UK-qualified integrative counsellor. I'm based in Portsmouth and offer online therapy to clients across the UK, including London.

I specialise in supporting adults living with the lasting impact of trauma, late-diagnosed ADHD, anxiety, and emotional overwhelm. Many of the people I work with have spent years masking how they feel, questioning themselves, or believing they simply aren't good enough.

If you've been carrying that weight quietly, know that reaching out is often the hardest part 鈥 and it's one you don't have to do alone from here.

Areas I work with

Late-diagnosed ADHD and neurodiversity

Trauma and its lasting effects

Anxiety and overthinking

Shame and chronic self-blame

Low self-esteem

Perfectionism and burnout

How I work

 I work integratively because I don't think one model holds all the answers. I bring together person-centred therapy, TA, Gestalt, CBT, trauma-informed work, and compassion-focused approaches, and shape each session around what you actually need, not a fixed plan.

Ready to take the first step? Your first session is a chance to explore what's brought you here, with no pressure to continue afterwards. I usually respond the same day by email or text (I avoid calling, to protect your privacy 鈥 check spam if needed).

Fees 

First session (50 mins): 拢30 (usual fee 拢60), no obligation to continue.

 Ongoing sessions (50 mins): 拢60. 

Trainee counsellors (50 mins): 拢50.

"There is hope, even when your brain tells you there isn't." 鈥 John Green

Practice description

My training in Humanistic Integrative Counselling combines several approaches to help you gain awareness and lasting change.

Through our work you may:

  • Understand how past experiences still influence the present
  • Build a kinder relationship with yourself and others
  • Identify the roots of anxiety or guilt and reduce their power
  • Reconnect thoughts, feelings, and body awareness
  • Develop a stronger sense of wholeness 鈥 living with your feelings, not ruled by them

Every technique is introduced gently and at your pace, keeping your space safe, ethical, and supportive.

I truly believe that 鈥淭here is hope, even when your brain tells you there isn鈥檛.鈥 鈥 John Green

My first session

Reaching out can feel daunting 鈥 I understand that.

My support begins the moment you send an enquiry.

  • I usually reply the same day by email and text (I won鈥檛 call unless you ask, to protect privacy).
  • If you don鈥檛 see my message, please check your spam or junk folder.


Please include your availability and preferred times in your message to make arranging easier.

If we decide to work together, I鈥檒l send you an Online Therapy Agreement, Client Information Sheet, and CORE form before our first session.

Fees:

Introductory / Assessment session (50 mins): -拢30

Regular sessions (50 mins) -拢60 per session

Trainee counsellors 50 minutes-拢50.00


What I can help with

Abuse, ADD / ADHD, Addictions, AIDS/HIV, Anger management, Anxiety, Autism spectrum, Bereavement, Business coaching, Cancer, Career coaching, Child related issues, Chronic fatigue syndrome / ME, Cultural issues, Depression, Disability, Health related issues, Identity issues, Infertility, Leadership coaching, LGBTQ+ counselling, Life coaching, Loss, Menopause, Men's issues, Neurodiversity, Obsessions, OCD, Personal development, Phobias, Post-traumatic stress, Pregnancy related issues, Redundancy, Relationships, Self esteem, Self-harm, Service veterans, Sex-related issues, Sexual identity, Spirituality, Stress, Trauma, Vegan allied, Women's issues, Work related issues

Types of therapy

Behavioural, Brief therapy, CBT, Cognitive, Creative therapy, Gestalt, Humanistic, Integrative, Narrative therapy, Person centred, Relational, Solution focused brief therapy, Transactional analysis

Clients I work with

Adults, EAP, Older adults, Organisations, Trainees, Young people

How I deliver therapy

Email therapy, Long term sessions, Online therapy, Short term sessions, Single session therapy (SST), Telephone therapy, Text therapy, Time-limited

Languages spoken

English

Therapist - Chichester

Chichester PO19
07539190281
Sessions from £60.00

Features

  • Flexible hours available
  • Concessionary rates

Availability

I鈥檓 flexible and will do my best to accommodate your request, depending on availability.

My working hours are:

Wednesday 鈥 Friday: 09:00 鈥 18:00

Saturday 鈥 Sunday: 09:00 鈥 15:00

About me and my therapy practice

Hello, I'm Elena, a UK-qualified integrative counsellor based in Portsmouth. For clients in Chichester, I offer face-to-face sessions for those happy to travel, or online sessions via Zoom 鈥 whichever suits you.

I specialise in supporting adults living with the lasting impact of trauma, late-diagnosed ADHD, anxiety, and emotional overwhelm. Many of the people I work with have spent years masking how they feel, questioning themselves, or believing they simply aren't good enough.

Whichever format works for your life, you'll get the same thing: a confidential, unhurried space where you can finally put those feelings into words.

Areas I work with

Late-diagnosed ADHD and neurodiversity

Trauma and difficult life experiences

Anxiety and emotional overwhelm

Low self-esteem and self-criticism

Perfectionism

People-pleasing and boundaries

How I work 

People rarely fit neatly into one therapeutic model, so I don't work from just one. I bring together person-centred therapy, TA, Gestalt, CBT, trauma-informed practice, and compassion-focused work, and adapt as I get to know you and what you actually need from our time together.

Practice description

My training in humanistic integrative counselling draws on several approaches to help you:

Understand how past experience is affecting your present

Build a more positive relationship with yourself and others

Get to the root of anxiety or guilt, and reduce its power

Reconnect your thoughts, feelings, and physical responses

Feel more whole, rather than governed by difficult emotions

Every approach is introduced gently, at your own pace, within an ethical and safe space.

"There is hope, even when your brain tells you there isn't." 鈥 John Green


My first session

I understand how might be difficult for you to do that first step to contact therapist.

*My support begins from the moment you send an enquiry.

* I always try my best to reply straight away back.

* I will send you email and text, but I will not phone as I am not sure what is your personal situation to maintain confidentiality.

* Please check your spam folder if you haven鈥檛 heard back from me.

***Please send me an email with your availability, preferred day and time it would speed up the process to arrange the session an introductory session.

 I will email you online therapy agreement, client informational sheet  what would be required your attention as official part of therapy.

There's no pressure to know exactly what you need before you get in touch 鈥 that's what the first session is for. 

Fees First session (50 mins): 拢30 (usual fee 拢60), no obligation to continue. 

Ongoing sessions (50 mins): 拢60. 

Trainee counsellors (50 mins): 拢50.


What I can help with

Abuse, ADD / ADHD, Addictions, AIDS/HIV, Anger management, Anxiety, Autism spectrum, Bereavement, Cancer, Career coaching, Child related issues, Chronic fatigue syndrome / ME, Cultural issues, Depression, Disability, Health related issues, Identity issues, Infertility, Leadership coaching, LGBTQ+ counselling, Life coaching, Loss, Menopause, Men's issues, Mood disorder, Neurodiversity, Obsessions, OCD, Personal development, Phobias, Post-traumatic stress, Pregnancy related issues, Redundancy, Relationships, Self esteem, Sensory impairment, Sex-related issues, Sexual identity, Sexuality, Spirituality, Stress, Trauma, Vegan allied, Women's issues, Work related issues

Types of therapy

Behavioural, Brief therapy, CBT, Cognitive, Gestalt, Humanistic, Integrative, Interpersonal, Narrative therapy, Person centred, Relational, Solution focused brief therapy, Systemic, Transactional analysis

Clients I work with

Adults, EAP, Older adults, Organisations, Trainees

How I deliver therapy

Email therapy, Long term sessions, Long-term face-to-face work, Online therapy, Short term sessions, Short-term face-to-face work, Single session therapy (SST), Telephone therapy, Text therapy, Time-limited

Languages spoken

English

Therapist - London

London SE1
07539190281
Sessions from £60.00

Features

  • Flexible hours available
  • Concessionary rates

Availability

I鈥檓 flexible and will do my best to accommodate your request, depending on availability.

My working hours are:

Wednesday 鈥 Friday: 09:00 鈥 18:00

Saturday 鈥 Sunday: 09:00 鈥 15:00

About me and my therapy practice

Hello, I'm Elena, a UK-qualified integrative counsellor based in Portsmouth, working online with clients across the UK, including London.

I specialise in supporting adults living with the lasting impact of trauma, late-diagnosed ADHD, anxiety, and emotional overwhelm. Many of the people I work with have spent years masking how they feel, questioning themselves, or believing they simply aren't good enough.

It's okay not to know where to start 鈥 that's part of what the first session is for. Sessions are held over Zoom or Teams, giving you a private, flexible space to talk

Areas I work with

Late-diagnosed ADHD and neurodiversity

Childhood and adult trauma

Anxiety and emotional overwhelm

Guilt and self-blame

Low self-esteem and self-criticism

Boundaries

How I work 

No single approach fits everyone, so I don't rely on just one. I draw on person-centred, TA, Gestalt, CBT, trauma-informed, and compassion-focused work, using whichever helps most at the time 鈥 guided by you, not a set programme.

Ready to take the first step? Reaching out doesn't commit you to anything beyond a first conversation. I reply the same day wherever I can, by email or text (I don't phone, to protect your confidentiality 鈥 please check spam if nothing arrives).

Fees First session (50 mins): 拢30 (usual fee 拢60), no obligation to continue.

 Ongoing sessions (50 mins): 拢60.

 Trainee counsellors (50 mins): 拢50.

"There is hope, even when your brain tells you there isn't." 鈥 John Green

Practice description

Therapy sessions is provided Remotely via zoom

My training in Humanistic integrative counselling by introducing some approaches would help you:

*Understand how past experience impacting your present time and why you struggling to move forward.

*Enhance your understanding and build a positive relationship with self and others.

*Identifying the root causing of your anxiety/guilt to enable reducing the power.

*Reconnect your mind with your thoughts, feelings and your physical response to those feelings.

* Enable you to become a more wholesome that you can live your life with it rather than be governed by.

all these approaches only would be introduced in appropriate time following your pace to maintain ethics and safe space.

I do believe: 鈥淭here is hope, even when your brain tells you there isn鈥檛.鈥 鈥 John Green

My first session

I understand how might be difficult for you to do that first step to contact therapist.

*My support begins from the moment you send an enquiry.

* I always try my best to reply straight away back.

* I will send you email and text, but I will not phone as I am not sure what is your personal situation to maintain confidentiality.

* Please check your spam folder if you haven鈥檛 heard back from me.

***Please send me an email with your availability, preferred day and time it would speed up the process to arrange an Introductory session and I will email you online therapy agreement, client informational sheet and core form what would be required your attention as official part of therapy.

On first Assessment/ Introductory session:

*First session 50 mins-拢30.00 where you could see if it鈥檚 for you without any obligation.

* Thereafter 50 mins-拢60.00

For Trainee counsellors I am offering 拢50 per 50 minutes session

What I can help with

Abuse, ADD / ADHD, Addictions, AIDS/HIV, Anger management, Anxiety, Autism spectrum, Bereavement, Business coaching, Cancer, Career coaching, Child related issues, Chronic fatigue syndrome / ME, Cultural issues, Depression, Disability, Health related issues, Identity issues, Infertility, Leadership coaching, LGBTQ+ counselling, Life coaching, Loss, Menopause, Men's issues, Mood disorder, Neurodiversity, Obsessions, OCD, Personal development, Phobias, Post-traumatic stress, Pregnancy related issues, Redundancy, Relationships, Self esteem, Self-harm, Sex-related issues, Sexual identity, Spirituality, Stress, Trauma, Vegan allied, Women's issues, Work related issues

Types of therapy

Behavioural, Brief therapy, CBT, Cognitive, Cognitive analytic therapy, Creative therapy, Gestalt, Humanistic, Integrative, Interpersonal, Narrative therapy, Person centred, Solution focused brief therapy, Systemic, Transactional analysis, Transpersonal

Clients I work with

Adults, EAP, Older adults, Organisations, Trainees

How I deliver therapy

Long term sessions, Online therapy, Short term sessions, Single session therapy (SST), Telephone therapy, Text therapy, Time-limited

Languages spoken

English

Therapist - Bristol

Bristol BS1
07539190281
Sessions from £60.00

Features

  • Flexible hours available
  • Concessionary rates

Availability

I鈥檓 flexible and will do my best to accommodate your request, depending on availability.

My working hours are:

Wednesday 鈥 Friday: 09:00 鈥 18:00

Saturday 鈥 Sunday: 09:00 鈥 15:00

About me and my therapy practice

Hello, I'm Elena, a UK-qualified integrative counsellor based in Portsmouth, offering online counselling to clients across the UK, including Bristol.

I specialise in supporting adults living with the lasting impact of trauma, late-diagnosed ADHD, anxiety, and emotional overwhelm. Many of the people I work with have spent years masking how they feel, questioning themselves, or believing they simply aren't good enough.

Support is available wherever you are 鈥 sessions run over Zoom, so you can begin from a space that already feels safe to you, with nothing to arrange beyond logging on.

Areas I work with

Late-diagnosed ADHD and neurodiversity

Childhood and adult trauma

Anxiety and overwhelm

Self-esteem and self-criticism

Perfectionism and burnout

People-pleasing

How I work 

I trained across several approaches 鈥 person-centred, TA, Gestalt, CBT, trauma-informed, and compassion-focused 鈥 because I think good therapy responds to the person in front of me, not the other way round. Which of those we lean on depends entirely on what's useful for you.

Practice description

Sessions are provided remotely via Zoom. My training in humanistic integrative counselling draws on several approaches to help you:

Understand how the past shapes the present

Build a more positive relationship with yourself and others

Identify what's driving anxiety or guilt, and reduce its hold

Reconnect your thoughts, feelings, and physical responses

Move toward feeling more whole, rather than ruled by difficult emotions

Everything is introduced gradually, at your pace, within a safe and ethical space.

"There is hope, even when your brain tells you there isn't." 鈥 John Green

My first session

Getting started is simple: send me a message and I'll reply the same day, usually by email or text (I don't phone, to protect your privacy 鈥 please check spam if needed).

If we both feel comfortable working together, I'll email you an online therapy agreement, client information sheet, ahead of our first session.

Fees 

First session (50 mins): 拢30 (usual fee 拢60), no obligation to continue.

 Ongoing sessions (50 mins): 拢60.

 Trainee counsellors (50 mins): 拢50.


What I can help with

Abuse, ADD / ADHD, Addictions, AIDS/HIV, Anger management, Anxiety, Autism spectrum, Bereavement, Cancer, Career coaching, Child related issues, Chronic fatigue syndrome / ME, Cultural issues, Depression, Disability, Health related issues, Identity issues, Infertility, Leadership coaching, LGBTQ+ counselling, Life coaching, Loss, Menopause, Men's issues, Neurodiversity, Obsessions, OCD, Personal development, Phobias, Post-traumatic stress, Pregnancy related issues, Redundancy, Relationships, Self esteem, Sex-related issues, Sexual identity, Sexuality, Spirituality, Stress, Trauma, Vegan allied, Women's issues, Work related issues

Types of therapy

Behavioural, Brief therapy, CBT, Cognitive, Gestalt, Humanistic, Integrative, Person centred, Relational, Solution focused brief therapy, Transactional analysis

Clients I work with

Adults, EAP, Older adults, Organisations, Trainees, Young people

How I deliver therapy

Email therapy, Long term sessions, Online therapy, Short term sessions, Single session therapy (SST), Telephone therapy, Text therapy, Time-limited

Languages spoken

English

Therapist - Southsea,

Southsea, PO4
07539190281
Sessions from £60.00

Features

  • Flexible hours available
  • Concessionary rates

Availability

I鈥檓 flexible and will do my best to accommodate your request, depending on availability.

My working hours are:

Wednesday 鈥 Friday: 09:00 鈥 18:00

Saturday 鈥 Sunday: 09:00 鈥 15:00

About me and my therapy practice

About me and my therapy practice

Hello, I'm Elena, a UK-qualified integrative counsellor based in Portsmouth. I see clients face-to-face across the local area, including Southsea, as well as online across the UK.

I specialise in supporting adults living with the lasting impact of trauma, late-diagnosed ADHD, anxiety, and emotional overwhelm. Many of the people I work with have spent years masking how they feel, questioning themselves, or believing they simply aren't good enough.

You don't need to have it all figured out before reaching out. Most people I work with start with just a feeling that something needs to change 鈥 that's more than enough to begin.

Areas I work with

Late-diagnosed ADHD and neurodiversity

Childhood and adult trauma

Anxiety and emotional overwhelm

Low self-esteem and self-criticism

Burnout

Boundaries and people-pleasing

How I work

 I trained integratively because I wanted more than one way of understanding a person. Depending on what you bring 鈥 person-centred, TA, Gestalt, CBT, trauma-informed, or compassion-focused work 鈥 I use whichever approach actually fits what you're going through, rather than fitting you into a method.

Practice description

My training in humanistic integrative counselling brings together several approaches to help you:

Understand how the past continues to shape the present

Build a kinder, more honest relationship with yourself

Identify what's driving anxiety or guilt, and loosen its hold

Reconnect mind, feelings, and body

Move toward a steadier sense of self

All of this happens gradually, at a pace that keeps things feeling safe.

"There is hope, even when your brain tells you there isn't." 鈥 John Green

My first session

Your first session is a chance to see how it feels to work together, with no obligation to continue. Reach out whenever you're ready 鈥 I reply the same day, usually by email or text (please check spam if nothing arrives 鈥 I don't phone, to protect your confidentiality).

Once we agree to work together, you'll receive an online therapy agreement, client information sheet, and CORE form before we begin.

Fees 

First session (50 mins): 拢30 (usual fee 拢60), no obligation to continue. 

Ongoing sessions (50 mins): 拢60. 

Trainee counsellors (50 mins): 拢50.



What I can help with

Abuse, ADD / ADHD, Addictions, AIDS/HIV, Anger management, Anxiety, Autism spectrum, Bereavement, Business coaching, Cancer, Child related issues, Chronic fatigue syndrome / ME, Cultural issues, Depression, Disability, Health related issues, Identity issues, Infertility, Leadership coaching, LGBTQ+ counselling, Life coaching, Loss, Menopause, Men's issues, Mood disorder, Neurodiversity, Obsessions, OCD, Personal development, Phobias, Post-traumatic stress, Pregnancy related issues, Redundancy, Relationships, Self esteem, Self-harm, Service veterans, Sex-related issues, Sexual identity, Sexuality, Spirituality, Stress, Trauma, Vegan allied, Women's issues, Work related issues

Types of therapy

Behavioural, Brief therapy, CBT, Cognitive, Creative therapy, Emotionally focused therapy, Gestalt, Humanistic, Integrative, Interpersonal, Narrative therapy, Person centred, Psychoanalytic, Relational, Solution focused brief therapy, Transactional analysis

Clients I work with

Adults, EAP, Older adults, Organisations, Trainees

How I deliver therapy

Email therapy, Long term sessions, Long-term face-to-face work, Online therapy, Short term sessions, Short-term face-to-face work, Single session therapy (SST), Telephone therapy, Text therapy, Time-limited

Languages spoken

English