Ariana Luisa, NCPS

Ariana Luisa is a counsellor who uses a humanistic, client-centred approach to help people understand their thoughts and everyday habits. She holds an accredited diploma with the National Counselling & Psychotherapy Society (NCPS) and works with adults to talk through feelings, memories and relationships. Her style is open and non-judgemental, aimed at helping clients discover what matters to them and what they want from life.

Ariana offers sessions over video and live chat so people can access therapy from where they are. She also provides messaging between sessions when needed and runs 30 or 45 minute appointments depending on what each person prefers. She notes that her schedule can vary from week to week and will work with clients to find times that suit them both.

In sessions she encourages gentle exploration of emotions, even when that feels uncomfortable. She helps people look at how past experiences and unconscious patterns shape present behaviour. This can be useful for managing stress, anxiety, grief, self-esteem and relationship issues among other concerns.

Her approach draws on psychodynamic and existential ideas alongside trauma-focused thinking when helpful. Ariana aims to create a calm, accepting space where people can try out new ways of seeing themselves. She does not give directive advice but offers a listening, supportive presence to guide the process.

Ariana has four years of counselling experience and is registered with the National Counselling & Psychotherapy Society. Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.

How these approaches work in online counselling

A client-centred approach focuses on the person in front of the counsellor. It involves open listening, reflection and helping people talk through their thoughts and everyday habits to better understand themselves. This approach often helps with low self-esteem, anxiety and relationship concerns.

Psychodynamic work looks at how past experiences and unconscious patterns influence current emotions and behaviour. In online sessions this can mean gently discussing memories, recurring feelings and relationship patterns to spot connections and shifts over time.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. The counsellor will work collaboratively to choose what feels most helpful based on a person's goals, needs and preferences. Conversations about what is working and what needs to change happen throughout therapy so the plan can adapt.

Practical benefits of online therapy can include fitting sessions around work and family life and avoiding travel time. This counsellor offers video and live chat, with messaging available between sessions, and appointments are available for either 30 or 45 minutes. Confirm the current session options and scheduling details before booking to ensure they match personal needs.