Elisavet Tsamoura - Person Centred Counsellor

Bio

I am a qualified person-centred counsellor offering a warm, empathic, and non-judgmental space for adults navigating life’s challenges. With over 150 client hours supporting individuals through anxiety, depression, relationship issues, and life transitions, I will bring authenticity, deep listening, and compassion to every therapeutic encounter. Having transitioned from a long-standing career in the travel industry, I combine strong interpersonal and organisational skills with a genuine commitment to personal growth and emotional wellbeing.

Areas of Focus:

Grief, loss, and life transitions

Anxiety, stress, and low mood

Relationship and family difficulties

Self-esteem and identity

Trauma and adjustment to change

Cultural displacement and refugee experiences

Therapeutic Approach

My practice is grounded in the person-centred approach, developed by Carl Rogers, which holds that individuals have within them the resources for growth and healing. I offer unconditional positive regard, empathic understanding, and congruence to support clients in exploring their inner world at their own pace. I also draw on elements of solution-focused and non-violent communication approaches to meet each client’s unique needs while maintaining the integrity of the person-centred ethos.

Experience

Freelance Counsellor - Support Line Project Nov 2024 – Present

Provide immediate emotional support and guidance via a dedicated support line.

Address issues such as anxiety, stress, and relationship challenges through empathic, client-centred interventions.

Collaborate with colleagues and supervisors to ensure continuity of care and best practice.

Freelance Counsellor – Refugee Support Project Jan 2025 – Present

Offer one-to-one person-centred counselling for refugee clients adapting to life in the UK.

Create a safe, respectful, and culturally sensitive therapeutic environment.

Support clients in processing trauma, loss, and resettlement challenges.

Volunteer Counsellor | Shout (Text-Based Support Service) 2022 – 2024

Delivered emotional support and crisis intervention through text communication.

Assessed risk levels, including suicidal ideation, and provided appropriate referrals.

Developed strong written communication and risk-management skills in high-pressure contexts.

Qualifications

Education & Training

CPCAB Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling (Level 4) – 2024 CPCAB Certificate in Counselling Studies (Level 3) – 2021 CPCAB Certificate in Counselling Skills (Level 2) – 2020

Professional Development

Registered Member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP)

Ongoing CPD in trauma-informed practice, solution-focused therapy, and non-violent communication

DBS certificate holder