Eleni Chimarrides

Eleni Chimarrides is a BACP counsellor who trained in psychology at the University of Derby. She has six years' experience working with people facing depression, anxiety, grief and trauma-related concerns. Her style is warm and interactive and she aims to treat everyone with respect, sensitivity and compassion.

She takes a person-centred view and looks at emotional, intellectual, social and spiritual needs together. That means sessions focus on what matters to the person in front of her, and she helps people make sense of difficult feelings at their own pace. She also uses psychoeducation and trauma-informed ideas when useful.

In practical terms she listens, reflects and offers techniques that people can try between sessions. She works with issues such as low self-esteem, relationship strain, workplace stress and compassion fatigue. Isolation and loneliness are included among her areas of focus.

Clients can expect straightforward language and an interactive approach rather than clinical jargon. The aim is to help people feel more able to manage everyday challenges and to build on their own strengths. She encourages people to be active partners in the process.

Her background in psychology underpins a thoughtful approach to trauma and recovery. Over time she supports people to develop coping strategies, build self-compassion and explore practical steps for change. Sessions are shaped around each person's goals and pace.

How her approaches translate to online counselling

Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening and creating a respectful, non-judgemental space. It helps when someone needs to be heard, build self-awareness and find their own solutions. Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple ways to notice thoughts and feelings and to respond differently to stress and anxiety. These skills can reduce overwhelm and support clearer thinking.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work. She will discuss options with each person and decide together what to try first, adapting techniques as goals and needs become clearer. The process is collaborative and paced to what feels manageable.

Confirm the available session formats before booking because the profile does not list specific delivery methods. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week and avoids travel time. It also allows shorter check-ins when needed, and options that do not require being on camera for every meeting. These practical benefits often help people keep therapy consistent alongside daily life.