Ariana Luisa, NCPS

Ariana Luisa is a counsellor registered with the National Counselling & Psychotherapy Society (NCPS). She offers humanistic, open-ended therapy that focuses on understanding feelings, memories and relationships. Sessions are aimed at adults and the work is exploratory rather than prescriptive.

Ariana uses a gentle, listening approach to help people make sense of what matters to them. She encourages self-discovery rather than giving direct advice. People should expect a non-judgemental space where difficult emotions can be talked through.

Her practice covers a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, grief, self-esteem and relationship and family issues. She also supports people facing trauma and abuse, issues around intimacy and body image, eating and parenting concerns, career and compassion fatigue. Additional focus areas include abandonment, attachment issues and aging and geriatric issues.

Sessions are offered by video and live chat, with messaging for between-session contact if needed. Ariana provides 30 or 45 minute appointments and notes that weekly times may vary due to her schedule. She holds a basic DBS check and is registered with the Information Commissioner's Office.

Ariana has four years of experience and works from the United Kingdom. She offers therapy in English and does not take international clients. To begin, people complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

How her approaches translate to online therapy

Ariana uses client-centred and trauma-focused ideas in her work. Client-centred Therapy involves listening without judgement and helping people lead the direction of sessions; it is useful for building trust and discussing concerns like self-esteem or relationship issues. Trauma-Focused Therapy concentrates on carefully addressing the effects of trauma, offering ways to talk about difficult memories and their impact on daily life.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Ariana works collaboratively to decide what fits a person's needs, goals and preferences, and she adjusts the style as therapy progresses rather than sticking to one fixed method.

Her online practice currently runs via video and live chat, with messaging available between sessions. If you want other formats, confirm the current session options before booking. Online work can make therapy easier to fit into a busy life - it can save travel time, allow shorter or more flexible appointments, and make it simpler to check in between meetings. Registered or accredited professionals can still offer the same reflective, discussion-based support through these remote formats.