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Eleni Chimarrides, BACP

Credentials: BACP
Experience: 6 years
Practising in: United Kingdom
Languages: English
Sessions: Online only
Client ages: Adults, 18 and over

Works with Stress, Anxiety Trauma and abuse GriefAnger managementSelf esteem

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Eleni Chimarrides is a BACP counsellor who brings six years of practical experience to her work. She trained in psychology at the University of Derby and now helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression and relationship difficulties. Eleni speaks English and works from the United Kingdom.

Her style is warm and interactive. She treats people with respect, sensitivity and compassion, and she aims to make therapy feel down to earth and approachable.

Background and approach

Sessions focus on what matters to the person in front of her, not on jargon or tests. Eleni draws on a person-centred approach. That means she listens closely and helps clients find their own solutions while offering support and guidance.

She also uses mindfulness to help people manage racing thoughts and stay grounded in the moment. For clients with trauma-related difficulties she integrates trauma-focused and somatic techniques. These help people notice how stress or past events show up in the body and learn practical ways to reduce physical tension and emotional reactivity.

Typical concerns she works with include grief, anger, self-esteem, addictions and workplace issues. She also supports people dealing with compassion fatigue, prejudice and discrimination, loneliness and forgiveness. The emphasis is on simple, usable strategies that fit day-to-day life.

People can expect a collaborative process where the counsellor and client shape goals together. Eleni aims to help people feel more grounded, more able to cope with life changes, and clearer about their next steps.

How Eleni’s approaches work online

Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening and building a trusting relationship. The counsellor follows the person's lead, helps them name what matters, and supports them to make choices that feel right. This approach suits people who want a respectful, conversational space to work things through.

Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple attention exercises to reduce rumination and ease anxiety. Clients learn techniques to notice thoughts and sensations without getting swept away, which can help with stress, depression and emotional reactivity.

Finding the right approach is part of the process and will be decided together. The counsellor will talk through goals, preferences and practical needs, and adapt methods as the work progresses. That collaborative planning helps ensure the approach matches what the client wants to achieve.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text messaging. Video works well for face-to-face conversation and visual cues, phone sessions are useful when bandwidth is limited or for shorter check-ins, and messaging lets people share thoughts between sessions or suit a quieter interaction. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, childcare and daily routines while working with registered or accredited professionals.

What issues does this counsellor help with?

Eleni works with a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, depression, grief and anger. She also supports people with self-esteem, addictions, workplace issues and relationship difficulties.

How would you describe the therapy style?

The approach is warm and interactive with an emphasis on respect and sensitivity. Sessions are collaborative and aimed at finding practical steps that fit everyday life.

How much clinical experience does she have?

She has six years of experience working with people facing emotional and trauma-related concerns.

What professional credentials are held?

She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, shown as BACP in her credentials.

Which languages and regions are supported?

Sessions are offered in English and are delivered from the United Kingdom. International clients are not currently accepted.

What session formats are available?

Therapy is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging. These options allow different ways to fit therapy around work and family life.

How are fees and payments handled?

Costs vary with location and therapist availability and are charged via a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.

What is the first step to begin therapy?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the counsellor's availability.

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Experience: 6 years
Registered with: BACP
Languages: English

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Eleni Chimarrides, BACP

Background and approach

How Eleni’s approaches work online

Areas of focus

What this therapist works with

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