Azora Guimarães, NCPS
Trauma-informed therapist supporting healing and resilience
- Trauma and abuse
- Couples and relationship work
- Eating and body image
About Azora Guimarães
Azora Guimarães is a United Kingdom-based therapist who works with people coping after abuse, trauma, sexual assault, grooming and other deeply challenging experiences. She supports those managing the aftermath of sexual assault, domestic abuse and childhood neglect, helping clients to build coping skills for grief, loneliness, eating disorders, the pressures of parenthood and the adjustments that come with diagnoses such as ADHD, autism, anxiety or post-traumatic stress.
Her work with university students highlights the value of having steady, non-judgmental support during overwhelming or confusing transitions; she explores ongoing difficulties with clients, co-creates practical coping strategies and helps make sense of past events that continue to affect daily life. Azora also addresses identity and belonging - in 2023 she delivered a workshop called "The Complexity of Skin Colour" and has since supported people facing racism at work and parents seeking ways to discuss race with their children, offering practical tools to build resilience amid everyday microaggressions.
Azora volunteers with Women’s Aid as a counsellor and phone buddy, providing support for people living with or recovering from domestic abuse, childhood trauma or sexual violence, and she can help navigate the impact of court proceedings, motherhood, abortion or miscarriage. Drawing on a background in coaching, personal training and neuro-linguistic programming (NLP), she helps people address food and body image concerns and provides a 12-week reflective booklet to work alongside therapy toward a healthier relationship with food.
Couples see her to rebuild intimacy, deepen emotional connection, manage cultural differences and make family decisions; she also supports partners working through betrayals, resentments or the aftermath of traumatic births and miscarriages. Azora holds the NCPS credential, indicating registration as a qualified mental health professional, and offers therapy in English to clients in the United Kingdom and internationally. She aims to stand beside people as they piece together difficult experiences, offering steady support, practical coping mechanisms and emotional strategies to move forward.
Her work with university students highlights the value of having steady, non-judgmental support during overwhelming or confusing transitions; she explores ongoing difficulties with clients, co-creates practical coping strategies and helps make sense of past events that continue to affect daily life. Azora also addresses identity and belonging - in 2023 she delivered a workshop called "The Complexity of Skin Colour" and has since supported people facing racism at work and parents seeking ways to discuss race with their children, offering practical tools to build resilience amid everyday microaggressions.
Azora volunteers with Women’s Aid as a counsellor and phone buddy, providing support for people living with or recovering from domestic abuse, childhood trauma or sexual violence, and she can help navigate the impact of court proceedings, motherhood, abortion or miscarriage. Drawing on a background in coaching, personal training and neuro-linguistic programming (NLP), she helps people address food and body image concerns and provides a 12-week reflective booklet to work alongside therapy toward a healthier relationship with food.
Couples see her to rebuild intimacy, deepen emotional connection, manage cultural differences and make family decisions; she also supports partners working through betrayals, resentments or the aftermath of traumatic births and miscarriages. Azora holds the NCPS credential, indicating registration as a qualified mental health professional, and offers therapy in English to clients in the United Kingdom and internationally. She aims to stand beside people as they piece together difficult experiences, offering steady support, practical coping mechanisms and emotional strategies to move forward.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
Stress, AnxietyAddictionsLGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsIntimacy-related issuesSleeping disordersParenting issuesSelf esteemCareer difficultiesDepressionCoping with life changesCompassion fatigue
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeBlended family issuesBody imageCodependencyCommitment issuesDissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceEating and food-related issuesFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameImmigration issuesImpulsivityInfidelityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationSelf-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionWomen's issuesWorkplace issues
Therapeutic Approach
Attachment-Based Therapy Client-Centered Therapy Gottman Method Mindfulness Therapy Psychodynamic Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Azora Guimarães have?
Azora Guimarães has 3 years of experience.
Is Azora Guimarães a registered therapist?
Yes. She holds the credential NCPS.
In which languages does Azora Guimarães provide therapy?
Azora provides therapy in English.
Where is Azora Guimarães located?
Azora is located in the United Kingdom.
How can I work with Azora Guimarães as my therapist?
You can work with Azora through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Azora Guimarães work with international clients?
Yes, Azora works with international clients.
How much does therapy with Azora Guimarães 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.
Therapeutic approaches and online support
Azora draws on several evidence-informed approaches to tailor care to each person's needs. Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on how early relationships shape current patterns - by exploring attachment styles she helps people understand relationship dynamics, repair connection and address abandonment or attachment wounds. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes the person's own experience and priorities; Azora listens without judgement, reflects the client's perspective and supports personal growth at a pace that feels right, which can be especially helpful for building self-esteem and navigating life changes. The Gottman Method offers practical tools for couples to improve communication, rebuild intimacy and manage conflict, and Azora applies these techniques when partners want to strengthen their bond or recover from betrayal.Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the therapeutic process. Azora works collaboratively with each client to identify which methods best fit their goals, needs and preferences, adjusting the plan over time as progress and priorities evolve.
Online therapy expands access to that collaborative work by offering flexible options such as video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging. These formats make it easier to schedule sessions around work, study or caregiving responsibilities, allow continuity of care across locations, and give clients multiple ways to engage with therapy in the style that feels most manageable for them.