Nerissa Mauricio, BACP

Nerissa Mauricio offers a calm, non-judgemental presence for people who feel stuck, overwhelmed or unsure where to begin. She invites clients to slow down and give attention to the problems that matter most. The first sessions focus on understanding what is happening now and what the client hopes to change. She works alongside individuals to make sense of life events and patterns. Nerissa draws on developmental, analytic and humanistic ideas to explore how family history, childhood and past relationships shape current feelings and behaviour. Conversations may look at recurring patterns that cause distress or block progress. Her practice also explores imagery, dreams, metaphors and story to access material that is hard to put into words. She sometimes incorporates body-focused methods such as breath work and movement when these help someone connect with what is unspoken. Sessions aim to bring buried feelings into view so they can be worked with intentionally. Nerissa trained at Re-Vision in North London and gained a Diploma in Integrative Transpersonal Counselling. She practised for three years at Re-Vision’s Low Cost Counselling service before moving into independent practice. She is a BACP - British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy - registered member. People come to her for a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and relationship difficulties. She also works with issues such as addiction, grief, body image and career strain. Nerissa accepts international clients and conducts sessions from her practice in the United Kingdom.

How these approaches can work online

Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on how early relationships shape current connections and emotional safety. Online work with this approach can help people notice repeating relationship patterns and try new ways of relating in daily life. Client-Centred Therapy puts the person’s experience at the heart of each session. The counsellor offers attentive listening and reflection so clients can find their own meaning and next steps; this can be useful for issues like low self-esteem, life transitions and feeling stuck. Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) helps people identify and change painful emotional responses that keep relationships and self-worth stuck. It is often used when strong emotions or attachment needs interfere with everyday life. Choosing the right approach is part of the conversation. Nerissa will work collaboratively to decide which methods suit the client’s needs, goals and preferences, and she may draw on more than one approach as therapy progresses. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life. It can reduce travel time and allow people to attend from different locations, which helps when balancing work or family commitments. If you plan to work together from another country, confirm session options and scheduling before booking to ensure they meet your needs.