Wellington Cesar Assis Bueno, BACP

Wellington Cesar Assis Bueno is a counsellor who combines emotion-focused work with practical, present-moment tools. He aims to help people notice and change the thoughts and everyday habits that keep them stuck. He works in English and Portuguese and brings nine years of clinical experience to his practice.

He trained at the Counselling and Psychotherapy Central Awarding Body, completing a Level 4 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling in 2015. Since then he has worked in private practice and completed placements at The Awareness Centre, NHS surgeries, and a drugs and alcohol service in Deptford, London. He has more than 3,000 hours of client work and is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, following their Ethical Framework.

Wellington’s day-to-day practice draws on approaches that focus on emotion, attachment and mindful awareness. He blends those methods with short-term, intensive techniques and selected cognitive strategies to match each person’s needs. Sessions focus on spotting unhelpful thinking patterns, understanding emotional responses, and practising new habits that fit daily life.

He describes therapy as a collaborative process. Together with a client he clarifies the issues to address and sets clear goals. He aims to move people toward feeling and functioning better efficiently, while respecting each person’s pace.

Originally from Brazil, he has lived in the UK for more than two decades and is currently based in the United Kingdom. He also offers sessions in Portuguese for those who prefer that language.

How emotion work and mindfulness translate to online sessions

Wellington commonly uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Attachment-Based ideas in his work. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings while committing to actions that reflect their values, which can be useful for anxiety, low mood and avoidance. Attachment-Based approaches look at patterns in close relationships and how early connection styles shape feelings and reactions, which can help with relationship and intimacy-related issues.

Finding the right approach is something to do together. The counsellor will discuss goals, preferences and practical needs and suggest which methods to try. Clients and counsellors adapt as they go, aiming to find processes that feel helpful and realistic for everyday life.

Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions around work, family and travel. It can reduce time spent commuting and allow shorter check-ins when needed. The biography does not list specific session formats here, so please confirm available session types before booking. Registered or accredited professionals use online work to offer the same conversational, experiential and mindfulness-led tools as in-person sessions, while helping clients practise new habits in their own daily routines.