- Art therapy informed
- Trauma and grief
- Body image support
About Thaís
Thaís Iglesias is a BACP-registered counsellor with ten years of clinical experience in the United Kingdom. She works with adults facing trauma and abuse, grief, eating concerns, low self-esteem and depression. She also supports people dealing with body image, chronic pain and illness, communication problems, guilt and shame, and questions about life purpose.
Thaís trained in psychology and completed a Master’s degree in Art Therapy in the UK. Before that she gained experience in both private practice and public institutions. Over a decade she has worked with a wide range of presentations, which has shaped a flexible way of responding in session.
She notices when words alone do not capture a person’s experience. That observation led her towards creative approaches alongside talking therapy. In practice this means using art-based tasks to help people name feelings, notice patterns and try out different ways of expressing themselves.
Sessions are practical and grounded. Thaís will listen to what matters most, reflect back observations, and suggest short activities or experiments clients can try between sessions. Work might include exploring how past events affect present choices, or developing small routines to ease daily struggles.
She offers appointments in English and Portuguese and works with people who come from different countries. Before a first session clients complete a short matching questionnaire and then arrange the initial meeting.
Therapeutic approaches and online sessions
Thaís blends talking therapy with art therapy tasks that let people show feelings they find hard to say. Art-based work can help when grief, trauma or body-image concerns feel stuck and words fall short.She also uses psychological approaches that focus on how past experiences shape current patterns. This kind of work looks at thoughts, feelings and behaviours together to identify small changes that reduce distress and improve daily functioning.
Finding the right approach is part of the process. Thaís will discuss options with each person and choose methods together based on needs, goals and personal preference. The aim is a collaborative plan that can include short between-session activities and practical steps to try in everyday life.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current online options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, reduce travel time and allow check-ins from different locations. Lighter formats such as brief phone conversations can be useful for quick check-ins, while video sessions allow fuller visual contact when that helps the work.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
10+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English, Portuguese
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she support?
She works with trauma and abuse, grief, eating issues, self-esteem and depression, plus related areas such as body image, chronic illness, and life purpose.
How does she approach feeling stuck or directionless?
She combines talking therapy with art-based tasks to help people express what words alone may not capture. Sessions include reflection and small practical experiments to try between appointments.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has ten years of experience working in both private practice and public institutions in the UK.
What are her professional credentials and location?
She is BACP registered and practices in the United Kingdom.
Which languages can sessions be held in?
Sessions are offered in English and Portuguese.
Can people outside the UK work with her?
She accepts international clients; confirm practical session details and time zones when arranging appointments.
How are sessions organised and what does cost look like?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin a first session?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule the first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.