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Specialises in

• Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT)
• Counselling

• Psychotherapy
• Short Term Psychodynamic Therapy

• Solution Focused Brief Therapy
• Transactional Analysis (TA)

Offers

• Face-to-face consultations
• Video and telephone consultations

About me

My name is Lurdes Hope and I offer Integrative counselling and psychotherapy to adults and university students by phone, online and in person in the Kew and Richmond areas. I come from a neurodivergent and neurotypical background and believe that both my training and my experiences enable me to establish a very human connection with my clients and to be fully present. My clients feel understood and seen in the sessions. I'm bilingual and have lived in Portugal, French speaking countries and in the UK since 1993. I can support you in both English and Portuguese fluently, and understand French.

i believe that everyone is valuable and we all deserve love and respect. In a world dominated by technology there are times when you may feel extremely isolated. When there is change or crisis, our minds can become full of negative thoughts from the past and concerns about the future.

Some thoughts and feelings may become too much for one person only. As a counsellor, I'll work with you to help you to make progress, or perhaps reach some form of acceptance. This will enable you to manage your feelings and emotions, and shape your future.

You are a unique individual and as we embark on counselling, my approach will be adapted to your needs. I've trained in Integrative counselling and psychotherapy, where I learned about many different approaches to therapy. I am also interested in ADHD and have an Adult ADHD Specialist Certificate Course. This means that when you come to see me, I can tap into my broad experience and training, and support you in a way that works for you.

I won't judge you. As a counsellor, I bring empathy, sensitivity and kindness to the room as we discuss whatever challenges you may be facing. I'm here to help you explore what's at the core of your feelings, take charge of your decisions, manage how you feel and become more resilient.

I work with people experiencing anxiety, depression, grief, low self-esteem, chronic illness, trauma and stress. ADHD and Autism can also play a large role on these issues, and feel overwhelming. I am here to enable you to find a manageable way forward that will make sense to you personally.

Areas of interest

Anxiety; Stress; Grief; Bereavement; Young Adults; Adults; Counselling for Over 50s; Counselling for Seniors; Counselling neurodivergent adults with ADHD and/or on the Autistic Spectrum; Relationship issues; Trauma; Coping Strategies; Helpful Tools; Negative Thinking; Self-Esteem.

Specialist interests and expertise in the following physical conditions

• Cardiac conditions
• Gastrointestinal disorders
• Musculoskeletal conditions

• Neurological disorders
• Rheumatological conditions

• ADHD
• Autism