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Joelma Dos Santos, BACP

Compassionate BACP-registered therapist for life transitions
  • Stress and anxiety support
  • Addictions and recovery
  • Trauma and healing

About Joelma Dos Santos

Joelma Dos Santos is a BACP-registered therapist based in the United Kingdom with three years of professional experience supporting people through difficult life moments. She works with stress and anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, self-esteem concerns, and the many challenges that come with coping with life changes. Joelma also addresses a wide range of related issues including abandonment and attachment concerns, caregiver stress, communication problems, relationship separation, guilt and shame, hoarding, loneliness, jealousy, and struggles around life purpose and finances.

She draws on approaches such as Existential Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy, and Psychodynamic Therapy to tailor conversations and treatment plans to each person’s needs. Joelma approaches each client with respect, sensitivity, and compassion, shaping the therapeutic process to reflect individual goals and preferences. She communicates in both English and Portuguese, and she is available to work with international clients.

Joelma understands that beginning therapy can require courage and she recognizes and honors that first step. Her practice emphasizes collaborative planning so that clients feel heard and supported while exploring change, healing, and personal growth.

Areas of Expertise

Additional Focus Areas

AbandonmentAttachment issuesCaregiver issues and stressCommunication problemsDivorce and separationForgivenessGuilt and shameHoardingIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMoney and financial issuesMulticultural concernsNarcissismPostpartum depressionSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic Approach

Existential Therapy Mindfulness Therapy Psychodynamic Therapy

Frequently Asked Questions

How much experience does Joelma Dos Santos have?

Joelma Dos Santos has 3 years of professional experience.

Is Joelma Dos Santos a registered therapist?

Yes. She holds the BACP credential - the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy - indicating membership in the professional body for counsellors and psychotherapists in the UK.

In which languages does Joelma Dos Santos provide therapy?

Joelma provides therapy in English and Portuguese.

Where is Joelma Dos Santos located?

Joelma is located in the United Kingdom.

How can I work with Joelma Dos Santos as my therapist?

You can work with Joelma through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Does Joelma Dos Santos work with international clients?

Yes, Joelma works with international clients.

How much does therapy with Joelma Dos Santos cost?

The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be cancelled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.

Therapeutic Approaches and Benefits of Online Therapy

Joelma integrates Existential Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy, and Psychodynamic Therapy into her work to help clients explore meaning, manage emotional distress, and understand patterns from the past. Existential Therapy invites clients to reflect on values, choice, and life purpose, which can be useful when facing major transitions or questions about direction. Mindfulness Therapy focuses on building present-moment awareness and practical strategies for managing stress and anxiety, helping clients reduce reactivity and improve emotional regulation. Psychodynamic Therapy explores how early relationships and unconscious patterns influence current behavior and relationships, offering insight for those dealing with attachment issues, repeated relationship difficulties, or longstanding emotional pain.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Joelma works with each person to identify the methods that best fit their needs, goals, and preferences, and adjusts the plan as work unfolds so therapy remains relevant and effective. This shared decision-making helps ensure that the therapeutic path aligns with what the client hopes to achieve.

Online therapy offers flexibility and accessibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules, connect across distances, and maintain continuity of care during life changes, while allowing registered professionals to provide focused support in ways that suit each client.

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