Elisavet Tsamoura – Person Centred Therapy in Maidenhead
Person Centred Counsellor registered with BACP
Elisavet Tsamoura is a Person Centred Counsellor registered with BACP based in Maidenhead, United Kingdom. They offer Person Centred Therapy (2 years of experience). Topics include Bereavement Or Loss Of A Loved One, Dealing With Long Term Health Conditions, Grief, Significant Life Changes, and Significant Loss. Languages: Greek (modern) and English.
Person Centred Therapy
2 years of experience
Supporting Life Changes with Compassionate Counseling
Video transcript
Hi, I'm Lisa. I'm a person-centred counsellor and I work with people that are navigating life changes that feel like a loss. We often hear that change is just a part of life but that doesn't make it any easier when you're in the middle of it. You might be coping with a breakup or a separation with someone you care about. You might be feeling disconnected from the person you thought you were or you might be coping with a health issue that alters how you live your life each day. Whatever it is, it can bring up feelings of anxiety, depression, sadness, uncertainty, or even a silent grief that is hard for others to see or understand. And I want you to know that's okay. You don't need to have everything figured out right now, and you certainly don't need to carry it alone. In our sessions, my role is to be with you. fully accepting of whatever you bring to the session. I will help you listen to yourself, especially when it feels that your head and your heart are saying different things. There's no judgment here. There's no pressure to move on or any expectation that you need to fix anything. We simply focus on what matters to you, making sense of your experience, and try to find a way to carry these changes a little more gently. People I work with often say that having this space where their emotions are truly heard without being dismissed or compared bring a real sense of calm and relief. Even small moments of understanding can make such a difference. If this resonates with you, you are very welcome to reach out. I'd be honoured to walk alongside you through this part of your journey. Thank you for listening.
A compassionate invitation to those struggling with difficult life transitions and loss.
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Introduction video
Video transcript
Hi, I'm Lisa. I'm a person-centred counsellor and I work with people that are navigating life changes that feel like a loss. We often hear that change is just a part of life but that doesn't make it any easier when you're in the middle of it. You might be coping with a breakup or a separation with someone you care about. You might be feeling disconnected from the person you thought you were or you might be coping with a health issue that alters how you live your life each day. Whatever it is, it can bring up feelings of anxiety, depression, sadness, uncertainty, or even a silent grief that is hard for others to see or understand. And I want you to know that's okay. You don't need to have everything figured out right now, and you certainly don't need to carry it alone. In our sessions, my role is to be with you. fully accepting of whatever you bring to the session. I will help you listen to yourself, especially when it feels that your head and your heart are saying different things. There's no judgment here. There's no pressure to move on or any expectation that you need to fix anything. We simply focus on what matters to you, making sense of your experience, and try to find a way to carry these changes a little more gently. People I work with often say that having this space where their emotions are truly heard without being dismissed or compared bring a real sense of calm and relief. Even small moments of understanding can make such a difference. If this resonates with you, you are very welcome to reach out. I'd be honoured to walk alongside you through this part of your journey. Thank you for listening.
Bio
Being genuinely understood can feel grounding — it can ease the pressure you’re carrying, sharpen your view of what’s going on inside, or simply help you reconnect with who you are or you would like to be. My intention is to walk alongside you as you explore whatever currently feels heavy, confusing, or important, whether that’s worry, transition, or a sense of being out of touch with yourself.
I work online, offering sessions shaped around your pace and your priorities. In our time together, you’re invited to show up exactly as you are. As a counsellor who works from a person-centred foundation, I’m committed to creating an atmosphere that feels steady, warm, and free from judgement Hopefully, somewhere you can settle in and take a breath. There’s no expectation to perform, explain yourself perfectly, or rush toward solutions. I view therapy as a collaborative relationship rooted in respect. You bring your story, your feelings, and your way of seeing the world; I bring curiosity, care, and a willingness to meet you where you are. Many people find that this way of working helps them: • Understand themselves more deeply • Notice patterns that shape their emotions or behaviour • Calm an overwhelmed or tangled mind • Make choices that feel more authentic • Build confidence and self-kindness • Reconnect with meaning, direction, or belonging
Often it’s the subtle changes — a softer inner voice, a moment of lightness, a bit more room to breathe — that begin to shift things.
People often tell me I bring a grounded, steady presence. I’m warm, straightforward, and easy to be with, yet I’m also gently honest when it’s helpful. Many clients who’ve felt pressured, unheard, or misunderstood elsewhere say this space feels different — a place where they can finally relax and be themselves.
Areas of Focus:
Grief, loss, and life transitions
Anxiety, stress, and low mood
Relationship and family difficulties
Self-esteem and identity
Trauma and adjustment to change
Cultural displacement
Therapeutic Approach
My practice is grounded in the person-centred approach, developed by Carl Rogers, which holds that individuals have within them the resources for growth and healing. I offer unconditional positive regard, empathic understanding, and congruence to support clients in exploring their inner world at their own pace. I also draw on elements of solution-focused and non-violent communication approaches to meet each client’s unique needs while maintaining the integrity of the person-centred ethos.
Experience
As a BACP-registered counsellor, I bring extensive experience in providing therapeutic support across various settings, from immediate crisis intervention to long-term person-centred care. My professional background includes managing dedicated support lines where I address complex issues such as workplace-related stress, relationship challenges, and the unique anxieties associated with cultural adjustment and refugee integration. I have also spent several years specializing in text-based crisis management, offering high-level risk assessment and emotional support to individuals facing mental health emergencies. My practice is further informed by a previous career in the travel industry, which gives me a deep understanding of organizational dynamics and the pressures of the modern workplace. I am fully bilingual and offer counselling services in both English and Greek.
Qualifications
Education & Training
CPCAB Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling (Level 4) – 2024 CPCAB Certificate in Counselling Studies (Level 3) – 2021 CPCAB Certificate in Counselling Skills (Level 2) – 2020
Professional Development
Registered Member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP)
Ongoing CPD in trauma-informed practice, solution-focused therapy, and non-violent communication
DBS certificate holder