Florbela Santos, BACP
Florbela Santos uses a client-focused approach to help people who are struggling.
- Stress & Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- +14 more
About Florbela
Florbela Santos uses a client-focused approach to help people who are struggling. She meets people where they are and adapts conversations to their needs. Her clear, calm manner aims to make difficult topics easier to talk about.
She has 13 years of professional experience in the United Kingdom and holds BACP registration. Over that time she has worked with common concerns such as stress, anxiety and depression. She also supports people managing grief, addiction, trauma and abuse.
Background and approach
Relationship and family stress are a frequent focus. She helps people talk through intimacy-related issues, family of origin concerns and parenting strain. She also works with body image, eating and sleeping problems, and money-related stress.
Florbela draws on several therapeutic styles to suit different needs. Client-Centred Therapy keeps the person central to the conversation. Mindfulness helps slow down overwhelming thoughts.
Psychodynamic and Somatic ideas can uncover patterns that live in the body and the mind. Sessions are adapted to each person. She gives practical ways to cope and helps clients develop their own tools.
The aim is steady progress rather than quick fixes. Her approach is respectful and sensitive. She encourages people to set the pace and shape the work.
If you want a straightforward, listening-led counsellor, she offers that steady presence.
Registration
| Body | Registration number | Expires |
|---|---|---|
| BACP | 394505 | April 2026 |
Registration details are as listed on the counsellor's public profile. You can check any number with the registering body.
Sessions and payment
Sessions are held online through our partner platform, by video, phone or messaging depending on the counsellor.
Costs are shown on the partner platform before you commit. If cost is a concern, ask about reduced-fee options.
Focus areas and approaches
What Florbela works with
Everything Florbela lists, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Depression
- Addictions
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Eating disorders
- Sleeping disorders
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Coping with life changes
- Compassion fatigue
- Abandonment
- Attachment issues
- Body image
- Codependency
- Dissociation
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Eating and food-related issues
- Family of origin issues
- Fertility issues
- Forgiveness
- Hearing impaired
- Money and financial issues
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
Approaches Florbela lists
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each counsellor names and does not check training records.
Online support
Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple attention and breathing practices to reduce overwhelm and improve sleep. It can be helpful for anxiety, rumination and coping with life changes. Somatic Therapy focuses on bodily sensations and movement to help release tension carried in the body after trauma or long-term stress.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, preferences and what feels most useful. Together they will try methods and adjust the plan if something does not fit, keeping the process collaborative and paced to the person's needs.
Online sessions can be delivered by video calls, phone, live chat or text-based messaging depending on what suits the client that day. Video is good for face-to-face conversation and non-verbal cues. Phone sessions use less bandwidth and can be easier to fit into a work break. Messaging or live chat can be used for quick check-ins, short reflections or between-session support. These options add flexibility and make it easier to keep regular appointments.
Frequently asked
What concerns does Florbela often help with?
She supports people with stress, anxiety and depression as well as relationship and family tensions. Other focus areas include trauma and abuse, addictions, grief and intimacy-related issues.
What is her general approach in sessions?
She uses a client-centred way of working, combining mindfulness and psychodynamic and somatic ideas. Sessions are conversational and shaped around the person's needs.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 13 years of professional experience working in the United Kingdom.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is registered with the BACP and practises in the United Kingdom.
Can I work with her if I live outside the UK?
Yes, she accepts international clients and can work with people in other countries.
Which session formats are available?
Sessions are available by video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging to suit different preferences.
How are fees and payments handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
What is the process to begin therapy?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.
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