Eleni Chimarrides

• Stress and anxiety
• Trauma and somatic work
• Grief and loss

About Eleni

Eleni Chimarrides works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, anger and self-esteem using a person-centred approach. She is a BACP counsellor and has six years of experience in the field.

Eleni trained in psychology, holding a BSc (Honours) from the University of Derby. Over six years she has supported people with depression, relationship concerns, bereavement and trauma-related experiences. Her practice draws on person-centred ideas alongside trauma-informed and somatic methods to help people manage difficult feelings.

In sessions she listens and responds to what matters most to the individual. She uses straightforward explanation and practical techniques when helpful, and follows the person’s lead on pace and focus. This can include grounding or body-focused exercises when trauma or strong emotions are present.

Eleni also works with issues such as addictions, workplace stress, compassion fatigue and career concerns. She helps people address communication problems, guilt and shame, isolation and prejudice-related stress through conversation and reflective practices.

Her style is interactive and respectful. People can expect clear discussion of goals, options and next steps. To start, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule a first session via the Talk to a counsellor online button.

How therapy approaches are used in online sessions

Client-centred counselling focuses on listening and reflecting what matters to the person. It supports people to identify their priorities and make practical choices about what to work on, such as coping with bereavement or relationship strain.

Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple attention and breathing practices to reduce reactivity. It can help with anxiety, stress and low mood by building steadier attention and noticing patterns of thought and feeling.

Somatic Therapy uses gentle body-based techniques and grounding to help people manage strong emotions and trauma-related sensations. These methods can be offered within talking sessions and are aimed at reducing bodily distress that often accompanies traumatic experiences.

Choosing an approach is part of the work together. The counsellor will discuss the options and help decide which methods suit the person’s goals and preferences, adjusting the plan as therapy progresses.

Confirm the available session formats before booking, as the biography does not list them. Online sessions can make it easier to fit counselling around work and family commitments. They may also allow shorter check-ins or sessions where being on camera is optional, which can suit different practical needs.

Topics Eleni lists

• Stress and anxiety
• Trauma and abuse
• Grief
• Anger management
• Self-esteem
• Addictions
• Relationship issues
• Career difficulties
• Depression
• Coping with life changes
• Compassion fatigue
• Communication problems
• Forgiveness
• Guilt and shame
• Isolation and loneliness
• Post-traumatic stress
• Prejudice and discrimination
• Self-love
• Women's issues
• Workplace issues

Ways of working

• Client-Centred Therapy
• Mindfulness Therapy
• Somatic Therapy
• Trauma-Focused Therapy

Questions about Eleni

Does she help with anxiety and stress?

Yes. She works with stress and anxiety using person-centred and mindfulness-based approaches.

What kind of counselling does she offer?

She practises person-centred counselling and draws on mindfulness, somatic techniques and trauma-focused ideas.

How much experience does she have?

She has six years of experience working with a range of concerns including depression, trauma and relationship issues.

Is she registered with a professional body in the UK?

She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, shown as BACP in her credentials.

What languages are sessions offered in?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can international clients work with her?

No. She does not accept international clients at this time.

What formats are available for sessions?

Please confirm current session options before booking, as formats are not specified in the biography.

How much do sessions cost and how do payments work?

Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.