Otavia Pires de Camargo, BACP
Compassionate therapist blending mindfulness and attachment work
- Mindfulness and breathwork
- Attachment informed therapy
- English and Portuguese
About Otavia Pires de Camargo
Otavia Pires de Camargo brings a decade of clinical experience to her therapeutic work, combining an early training in Art Therapy with ongoing study in psychology and attachment-informed approaches. Her practice emphasizes emotional healing and personal growth, offering a calm, collaborative environment where self-awareness, mindfulness, and practical tools support change.
She integrates mindfulness, compassion-focused techniques, and breathwork to help regulate the nervous system and rebuild the mind-body connection, while drawing on knowledge of early childhood development, attachment theory, and trauma-focused methods. Otavia supports people navigating relationship difficulties, grief, addiction, anxiety, depression, parenting challenges, and life transitions, attending to the ways culture, family history, and personal narrative shape inner experience.
Influenced by a long personal meditation practice and an interest in philosophy and ancient wisdom, she brings grounded presence and reflective inquiry to sessions. Her client-centered stance prioritizes compassionate exploration of what may be hidden or unspoken, creating space for clarity, transformation, and resilient coping. Otavia is affiliated with the BACP - the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy - reflecting her commitment to professional standards and ongoing development.
She integrates mindfulness, compassion-focused techniques, and breathwork to help regulate the nervous system and rebuild the mind-body connection, while drawing on knowledge of early childhood development, attachment theory, and trauma-focused methods. Otavia supports people navigating relationship difficulties, grief, addiction, anxiety, depression, parenting challenges, and life transitions, attending to the ways culture, family history, and personal narrative shape inner experience.
Influenced by a long personal meditation practice and an interest in philosophy and ancient wisdom, she brings grounded presence and reflective inquiry to sessions. Her client-centered stance prioritizes compassionate exploration of what may be hidden or unspoken, creating space for clarity, transformation, and resilient coping. Otavia is affiliated with the BACP - the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy - reflecting her commitment to professional standards and ongoing development.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
AddictionsRelationship issuesTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesCareer difficultiesDepressionCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigue
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDissociationDivorce and separationEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHoardingImmigration issuesImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPhobiasPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationSelf-harmSelf-loveSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic Approach
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Attachment-Based Therapy Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) Jungian Therapy Mindfulness Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy Somatic Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy Internal Family Systems
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Otavia Pires de Camargo have?
Otavia Pires de Camargo has 10 years of experience.
Is Otavia Pires de Camargo a registered therapist?
Yes. She holds the BACP credential, which stands for the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy.
In which languages does Otavia Pires de Camargo provide therapy?
She provides therapy in English and Portuguese.
Where is Otavia Pires de Camargo located?
Otavia Pires de Camargo is located in the United Kingdom.
How can I work with Otavia Pires de Camargo as my therapist?
You can work with Otavia Pires de Camargo through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Otavia Pires de Camargo work with international clients?
Yes, Otavia Pires de Camargo works with international clients.
How much does therapy with Otavia Pires de Camargo 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, just click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Just 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.
Integrating Attachment and Acceptance Approaches Online
Otavia often draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), which helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings while committing to actions that reflect their values - useful for stress, anxiety, and life transitions. She also uses Attachment-Based Therapy to explore how early relationships shape current patterns in intimacy, trust, and communication - helpful for relationship issues, abandonment concerns, and family dynamics. Additionally, her client-centered orientation emphasizes empathy, presence, and the client's own pace, supporting self-exploration and emotional healing across a wide range of concerns.
Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Otavia works with clients to identify goals, preferences, and what feels most helpful, adjusting methods as understanding deepens so that therapy fits the person rather than forcing the person to fit the method.
Online work offers practical flexibility - sessions can take place by video call, over the phone, via live chat, or through text-based messaging - making it easier to fit therapy around work, family, or travel. For many people, remote sessions make consistent access to a registered professional more achievable while preserving the relational focus and therapeutic depth that foster meaningful change.
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