Edinson Zapata Castrillon, BACP

Edinson Zapata Castrillon helps people who are feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, low mood or struggles with addiction. He speaks English and Spanish and works from the United Kingdom. He aims to make the first step feel manageable and straightforward for someone reaching out for support.

He starts by listening so he can understand each person’s story in their own words. Edinson sees the client as the expert on their life and focuses on strengths already present. In sessions he uses a calm, curious approach to help people name their difficulties and try small changes that feel possible.

His work draws on attachment-based ideas that look at patterns in close relationships and how they shape feelings. He also uses client-centred ways of working, where the person’s goals guide the conversation, and emotionally-focused methods that help people connect with and process strong emotions.

Over four years of practice he has supported people with trauma and abuse, self-esteem and body image concerns, problems with control and codependency, and issues linked to family of origin. He also offers help around dissociation, guilt and shame, and communication difficulties.

If someone is ready to try counselling they begin by completing a short matching questionnaire and then arranging sessions according to availability. Edinson explains what to expect at the start and works collaboratively to set aims that feel clear and achievable.

How therapeutic approaches translate to online counselling

Attachment-based work looks at patterns in close relationships and how those patterns affect how someone feels and reacts. Online sessions can be a place to notice recurring relationship themes and practise new ways of relating to others. Client-centred therapy focuses on the person's own goals and pace, with the counsellor following the client's lead to build meaning and direction. Emotionally-focused work helps people recognise, name and work with strong feelings, which can reduce overwhelm and improve emotional clarity.

Finding the right approach is part of the journey. The therapist will talk through options and work together with the client to choose what fits best based on needs, aims and personal preferences. That collaborative process can be adjusted as therapy progresses when different methods are helpful.

Please confirm the actual session options before booking as formats are not specified here. Online counselling can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, reduce travel time and allow shorter contact when needed. It also offers flexibility for people who prefer to speak from a location that suits them or who need sessions outside usual working hours. Registered or accredited professionals can help adapt exercises and grounding practices so they work well in remote sessions.