Joelma Dos Santos, BACP
Joelma Dos Santos is a counsellor registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) with three years of professional experience.
About Joelma
Joelma Dos Santos is a counsellor registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) with three years of professional experience. She focuses on helping people manage stress and anxiety and cope with addictions and trauma. Joelma works in English and Portuguese and sees clients in the United Kingdom and internationally.
Joelma aims to meet each person where they are and speaks with respect and sensitivity. She adapts the conversation and plan to suit what each person needs.
Background and approach
That practical focus means sessions are straightforward and focused on what is most pressing for the client. Her work covers issues such as self-esteem, life changes and postpartum depression. She also pays attention to relationship patterns like attachment and abandonment, and to worries such as isolation, jealousy and problems with communication.
Financial stress, caregiver strain and questions about life purpose are also common topics she helps people talk through. Joelma draws on existential, mindfulness and psychodynamic approaches to shape sessions. She uses these methods to help people reflect on choices, manage difficult feelings in the moment, and understand patterns from the past that still affect them today.
People who prefer a calm, respectful space that balances practical steps with deeper reflection tend to find her approach helpful. She encourages small, steady changes and supports clients as they try out new ways of coping.
Registration
| Body | Registration number | Expires |
|---|---|---|
| BACP | 406476 | 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 Joelma works with
Everything Joelma lists, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- Trauma and abuse
- Self esteem
- Coping with life changes
- Abandonment
- Attachment issues
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Communication problems
- Divorce and separation
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Hoarding
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Money and financial issues
- Multicultural concerns
- Narcissism
- Postpartum depression
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches Joelma 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
Choosing the right approach is part of the work and is decided together. The therapist will listen to your needs, goals and preferences and then suggest which methods to try. Sessions may combine elements from different approaches and will be reviewed together to see what helps most.
Online therapy offers practical benefits for people with busy lives or limited local options. Video calls let you have a face-to-face conversation from wherever you are. Phone sessions can be easier if bandwidth is low or you prefer not to be on camera. Live chat and text-based messaging provide shorter check-ins and more flexible ways to stay in touch between appointments. These options make it simpler to fit therapy around work, caregiving or travel while keeping the focus on progress and practical support from a registered or accredited professional.
Frequently asked
What concerns does Joelma help with?
She helps people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, and low self-esteem. Other areas include coping with life changes and postpartum depression.
What is her therapy style and approach?
Her sessions combine existential, mindfulness and psychodynamic ideas. Conversations focus on practical coping, emotional awareness and understanding personal patterns.
How long has she been practising?
Joelma has three years of professional experience working with clients in clinical settings.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
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.
What session formats are offered?
Sessions can be scheduled as video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging to fit different needs and routines.
How do fees and payment work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with Joelma?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.
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