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I am a professional Counsellor and Emotional Therapist and Crystal Reiki Master. I am a very empathic and intuitive Therapist with a lot of experience in different approaches been Person Centered, Cognitive behaviour Therapy and Mindfulness my main therapies. I have in total 5 years of experience and have helped many people from different backgrounds, ages and genders navigate their challenges with very much success. I focus on my client and their uniqueness and without judgement I support them feeling save and empowered throughout their healing journey. My practice I have dealt with self - esteem issues, anxiety, depression, grief, attachment issues, trauma, divorce, childhood trauma parenting issue, relationship and all I have helped clients to find light and healing.
I am here because I love helping others and I create an environment with empathy, non judgemental and save so you can begin to trust me and your healing.
Looking forward to meet you
Elsa da Cruz
Additional areas of focus:LGBT, Grief, Coaching, ADHD, Abandonment, Attachment issues, Blended Family Issues, Body image, Codependency, Commitment Issues, Dependent Personality, Divorce and separation, Domestic Violence, Emptiness, Family of Origin Issues, Family Problems, Fatherhood Issues, First Responder Issues, Forgiveness, Gender Dysphoria, Guilt and shame, Hospice and End of Life Counseling, Infidelity, Jealousy, Life purpose, Men's issues, Multicultural Concerns, Narcissism, Self-Harm, Self-love, Sexuality, Smoking/Vaping Cessation, Social anxiety and phobia, Women's issues
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I’m really glad I get to talk to Elsa. She’s so understanding and she’s funny too. When I’m confused about what I feel she guides me and creates a safe space for me. Moreover, I find really useful the exercises she provides to help me heal my trauma. I feel loved and cared.
Written on Apr 20, 2024 after therapy with Elsa for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, and self esteem
After 2 sessions I feel a lot better already.
Written on Mar 27, 2024 after therapy with Elsa for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, self esteem, and coping with life changes
I worked with Elsa last year and I feel like I need to continue my development. She knows me already very well and she is my choice! I had some other therapists with another program, "Regain", but I find Elsa the best so far! Therapy with her is like time travel: You go back to your past - change your mind about things - and while continuing walking through your life in the present, you recognize how many things have changed because of this! (But mostly, you need some time to process - So please be patient and let the magic happen!)
Thank you for everything :)
Written on Mar 20, 2024 after therapy with Elsa for 1 year and 2 months on issues concerning relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, and self esteem
So grateful to Elsa for supporting me on this beautiful journey with myself!
Written on Mar 18, 2024 after therapy with Elsa for 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety, intimacy-related issues, and coping with life changes
Es una persona que da mucha paz en sus charlas y transmite seguridad
Written on Mar 11, 2024 after therapy with Elsa for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, lgbt, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, and coping with life changes
She’s the best, I didn’t expected to have such a wonderful connection with my therapist. I feel listened and understood with her. She always gives me techniques to improve in the areas I’m struggling
Written on Mar 11, 2024 after therapy with Elsa for 3 months on issues concerning depression, relationship issues, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coaching, and compassion fatigue
Elsa is a great professional, that create a strong trust bond and help you making the right questions and suggestions. She is also a really positive and calm person, I totally recommend her!
Written on Feb 22, 2024 after therapy with Elsa for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, grief, self esteem, and adhd
Very empathetic and patient. Helped me greatly on my journey.
Written on Jan 10, 2024 after therapy with Elsa for 1 year and 3 months on issues concerning lgbt, and family conflicts
Elsa has been incredibly understanding and kind throughout my whole therapy process. She is a really warm and bright personality and she makes me feel seen and heard.
Written on Dec 19, 2023 after therapy with Elsa for 11 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, intimacy-related issues, and self esteem
Words cannot describe what a great therapist Elsa Da Cruz is!
She is someone who listens to you attentively, seeks to help you as much as she can & is super flexible, plus her presence makes you feel "at home", at ease with yourself.
100% recommended
Written on Nov 15, 2023 after therapy with Elsa for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and adhd
Elsa é uma maravilhosa terapeuta! me ajuda muito a entender meus traumas e medos. <3
Written on Sep 20, 2023 after therapy with Elsa for 1 year and 6 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, and trauma and abuse
Elsa helped me establish a safe space in which I could express my feelings and doubts freely. She's a very gentle person that cares.
Written on Jul 18, 2023 after therapy with Elsa for 9 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, and eating disorders
Elsa has worked very hard with me to get to the root of my issues, and her support has been incredible. I have been able to message her when needed, and I get a response very quickly, and she has always taken the time to really understand my position. I feel heard and understood, but most importantly safe. Since starting therapy with Elsa I feel I have made quite large strides, and I have begun the process of healing in a sustainable way. There are times when I'm struggling that I can really see that she is "rooting" for me, and she never fails to steer me in helpful directions. I cannot thank her enough.
Written on Jun 19, 2023 after therapy with Elsa for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, and career difficulties
Elsa is just such a wonderful soul. Talking to her makes me feel so loved and cared for. I've had a few sessions with Elsa and she has really helped me with my struggles with confidence and anxiety. She listens to what I have to say and gives warm and good advices. She is like a loving and caring mama bear <3
Written on Apr 20, 2023 after therapy with Elsa for 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, and self esteem
Elsa is very compassionate and knowledgable. I enjoyed our sessions and always felt calm and reassured after. I highly recommend this therapist.
Written on Mar 24, 2023 after therapy with Elsa for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, and self esteem
Elsa is really helpful and very thoughtful in her approach to therapy; would very much recommend!
Written on Mar 21, 2023 after therapy with Elsa for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and self esteem
Elsa is an extremely kind and caring therapist. I appreciate her sense of humor and her ability to help me see a different perspective on my situation. She is also very empathetic and grounded and holds a safe and non-judgmental space where I can explore what's coming up for me. Highly recommended.
Written on Mar 20, 2023 after therapy with Elsa for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, grief, eating disorders, self esteem, coping with life changes, and coaching
Elsa is considerate, loving, and patient. She feels like a very cool older sister and sees the things underneath the things below the things. She has made therapy accessible for me again and I’m so grateful for her.
Written on Mar 08, 2023 after therapy with Elsa for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, and self esteem
Therapy with Elsa is a very comfortable and safe space. We always share a laugh and there is never any tense energy around! There is no shame in talking about anything and love and resepect are always being shared. She gives many useful strategies and tips on how to deal with everyday struggles, those are very helpful! I always look forward to our next session, they are very enriching!
Written on Feb 03, 2023 after therapy with Elsa for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, and intimacy-related issues
Elsa was the most amazing therapist.
She was kind and professional and help me through the toughest time of my life. She challenged me which I appreciated it. She was always on time, very responsive and engaging. I highly recommend Elsa to anyone!
Written on Jan 11, 2023 after therapy with Elsa for 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, career difficulties, and coping with life changes
Elsa has been so kind and compassionate since day one. She makes me feel safe to speak openly and honestly when I originally felt very nervous before our first session. I appreciate her patience, insights and calming presence. She balances compassion and straight talk at appropriate moments. I am very grateful for the sessions we have had.
Written on Jan 04, 2023 after therapy with Elsa for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, eating disorders, self esteem, and career difficulties
I’ve been with Elsa for almost a year now, and she has helped me with me immensely. She has a fun, caring, nonjudgmental approach with clients - great at listening and empathising. She balances herself well - soothes when I’m being too hard on myself, but will always talk straight when I need to hear certain truths - which I really appreciate. Elsa is generous with her time, passionate about her work and her clients, and she has a way of empowering by helping me validate and challenge my thoughts and emotions. She grounds my issues in a way that’s relatable and manageable. She has helped bring me a lot of hope over the past year and I can feel myself growing in each session. Thanks Elsa! X
Written on Dec 09, 2022 after therapy with Elsa for 11 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life changes, compassion fatig
Love her energy, already had 1 session and Elsa has been offering so much help since. She asks all the right questions and sets really life changing homework.
Written on Dec 07, 2022 after therapy with Elsa for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, and self esteem
Elsa pushes me to deal with things which I've tried to bury and does a very good job of it. She handles everything with grace and compassion and I honestly would not have coped without her support in recent weeks.
Written on Dec 05, 2022 after therapy with Elsa for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, and career difficulties
I have been with Elsa for about 9 months and I honestly couldn´t be happier with her. She has gotten me through some of the hardest months of my life and in the time I have been with her I have grown so much. She is always on time and really spends time with me and I can really tell that she cares about me and my wellbeing. I am so glad to have met her, I do not know here my mental health would be without her.
Written on Dec 04, 2022 after therapy with Elsa for 8 months on issues concerning relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, self esteem, and adhd
Elsa has changed my life. She is an incredibly intuitive therapist and has helped me to unpick my past trauma which has significantly helped my anxiety. Beautiful person inside and out and always makes me feel good about myself
Written on Dec 01, 2022 after therapy with Elsa for 6 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, sleeping disorders, self esteem, and compassion fatigue
Elsa helped me a lot to deal with my relationship issues and anxiety. She’s a brilliant therapist very caring and supportive and would listen without judgement. She gave me many professional advices and skills to help understand myself and encourage me to change for better. Thank you Elsa!!
Written on Oct 20, 2022 after therapy with Elsa for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, and self esteem
A genuine experienced person with an amazing energy .
Loving my sessions with Elsa!
Written on Oct 06, 2022 after therapy with Elsa for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, family conflicts, and self esteem
I enjoy therapy with Elsa. She is open minded and very professional. I feel like we are having conversations and not simply auscultated by a specialist. She shares her experiences and make you feel comfortable sharing your own
Written on Oct 03, 2022 after therapy with Elsa for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, eating disorders, and self esteem
Loving, caring and a rock through one of my most difficult times of life. Not only does Elsa go above and beyond she provides tools to help in long term life. Couldn’t ask for anyone better. Thank you Elsa - my guardian angel ❤️
Written on Sep 17, 2022 after therapy with Elsa for 7 months on issues concerning relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, anger management, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue
I have recommended her already Elsa is fabulous
Written on Sep 15, 2022 after therapy with Elsa for 5 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, and depression
I have gone through a few therapists before I matched with Elsa and I was unsure of betterhelp because I just didn’t feel like I was going to find the right therapist for me but I’m so glad I kept looking because when I first spoke to Elsa we hit it off instantly and she has an amazing Spirit and truly wants to help you and you can tell she genuinely cares she’s amazing. She always gives worksheets and videos to watch that genuinely help and ever since I’ve been at therapy with her I feel like my quality of life and happiness has genuinely improved.
Written on Sep 01, 2022 after therapy with Elsa for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, self esteem, anger management, and adhd
Elsa has a beautiful understanding and care for her clients and creates a safe space to express and help me grow
Written on Aug 30, 2022 after therapy with Elsa for 2 weeks on issues concerning intimacy-related issues, and self esteem
Elsa has taught me so many useful coping mechanisms, and encouraged me to challenge myself and thoughts even when I didn't feel able to. She is incredibly empathic, and would always tailor our sessions to my immediate needs. Over the past 6 months I have grown as a person with her guidance, and are now able to cope with issues which previously would have held me down. She told me with the necessary work and reflection within 6 months I would feel right again, and she was right! I leave my sessions now feeling whole again. Thank you Elsa for everything!
Written on Aug 25, 2022 after therapy with Elsa for 5 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, sleeping disorders, self esteem, coping with life changes, and adhd
Elsa has been wonderful in providing a safe space for me and to provide very helpful and apt worksheets for me to complete and reflect on.
Written on Aug 22, 2022 after therapy with Elsa for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, grief, and compassion fatigue
Elsa is an excellent professional. It has been really helpful and beneficial to work with her. It helped me with my self-esteem and also to understand myself better. I strongly recommend working with her.
Written on Aug 05, 2022 after therapy with Elsa for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, and self esteem
Elsa is a top-class therapist who has really helped me process deep past traumas, especially related to the family. Elsa takes a holistic approach to her clients, also bringing in her extensive repertoire of intuitive healing modalities, to incorporate the spiritual level. I have been really surprised by how talented Elsa is and how much we have achieved in only one month. I highly recommend Elsa to anyone looking for a deeper approach to emotional clearing and healing.
Written on Jul 26, 2022 after therapy with Elsa for 4 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, grief, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, and self esteem
Simply the best, we clicked almost instantly. Listens to everything attentively, challenges my ideas/thoughts when needed and provides useful exercises to help. Couldnt recommend Elsa anymore highly.
Written on Jul 19, 2022 after therapy with Elsa for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, and self esteem
Elsa has really been a huge support throughout the past few months. She has been incredibly empathetic and very honest, which I have really appreciated. She is a wonderful listener and I have had many wonderful conversations with her not just about my issues but also general everyday topics, which always made me feel comfortable when speaking with her. She has given me a variety of methods and techniques to help me cope with my anxiety and prevent future cases of it, and I am glad to have worked with someone who really cares about what you're going through (the good and the bad). I would highly recommend Elsa as a therapist!
Written on Jul 01, 2022 after therapy with Elsa for 3 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, and self esteem
My experience of working with Elsa has been excellent and has enabled me to make some positive changes in my life that I didn't think I would be able to do. Elsa has a very warm and caring manner, and is very easy to talk to. She has given me lots of different techniques, tools and information which have really empowered me to manage my anxiety and depression and this has been life changing for me. I would highly recommend Elsa as a therapist!
Written on Jun 15, 2022 after therapy with Elsa for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, intimacy-related issues, and self esteem
Elsa helped me over a very short period address a very challenging situation with the breakdown of my marriage. She helped me to reflect on events in my past which contributed to this, and helped me to put a plan in place to find happiness. As a person who finds it very difficult to express emotion, Elsa made me feel at ease and created an environment where I felt comfortable and able to share. I would warmly recommend anyone to work with Elsa.
Written on Jun 13, 2022 after therapy with Elsa for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, and relationship issues
Elsa has been absolutely amazing. She is so easy to talk to and has given me some great tools and advice to work with, without any judgment. I can highly recommend Elsa.
Written on Jun 08, 2022 after therapy with Elsa for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, family conflicts, and trauma and abuse
Elsa has been absolutely incredible for me over the past 3 months. It has taken me about 5 years to get the courage to do therapy as medication alone wasn't enough to deal with my deep rooted traumas and agoraphobia. Elsa was so patient and so caring towards me and listened to everything i had to say and i never felt judged at all. She had a work around/coping skill for everything i was struggling personally which i thought was incredible. She is a very talented lady who really takes pride in what she does and now i can confidently say i am in a comfortable place in my life where i can cope and manage with my anxieties on my own thanks to Elsa. Thank you Elsa for everything <3
Written on May 15, 2022 after therapy with Elsa for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, and anger management
Elsa has been my first therapist and has been wonderful to chat to, id highly recommend her. She has made me see myself in a new light and given me so much confidence in such a short space of time that my family are amazed at the change they have seen in me. She has helped out exactly with the issues i wanted and has given me the tools and thinking habits to continue working on those issues for years to come. I look forward to our chats every week and get excited to figure out something new about myself and how to appreciate it.
Written on May 10, 2022 after therapy with Elsa for 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, and adhd
Elsa has been a real anchor for me discovering more about myself, and how I should be managing my life. She has opened up some closets I didn't even know I had, and has helped me understand myself better as a person with things that have happened in my past, and how I have ended up the way I am. Her insight has been invaluable and has been as a nice steady pace, so I do not get overwhelmed. She is helping me grow and branch out as a person, while helping me find new healthy coping strategies. Highly recommended!
Written on Apr 22, 2022 after therapy with Elsa for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, coaching, compassion fatigue, and
Elsa is a kind, insightful, intuitive and warm heartened person and a skilled therapit.
Written on Apr 11, 2022 after therapy with Elsa for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and intimacy-related issues
Elsa is a fantastic therapist and just the suport I was seeking.
With her it is never a one-sided conversation - she listens, she responds, as well as she challenges you, opening a whole new perspective on your issues, yourself and life. She is very approachable and friendly, yet not in an intruding way - something I found really important as an introverted person.
She helped me to leave the static state I've been burdened with for a while, and I finally feel like things are moving and I am living comfortably - far exceeding my expectation from my first ever therapist on this platform. Very happy it happened to be Elsa Da Cruz!
Written on Apr 10, 2022 after therapy with Elsa for 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety, self esteem, career difficulties, and coaching
A lovely fun and warm person whose personality is so uplifting. She also listens very deeply and has a genhine gift of empathy where she can see right to the core of your soul and understand what type of person you are. A really nice person and great at what she does - highly recommend her! Thank you so much Elsa! ❤️
Written on Apr 05, 2022 after therapy with Elsa for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, self esteem, and compassion fatigue
Working with you had helped me move forward.
Written on Apr 01, 2022 after therapy with Elsa for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, coaching, and adhd
I appreciate Elsa’s patience and guidance. Had I known therapy would be this amazing I would have done it years ago. She makes feel comfortable just like home
Written on Mar 21, 2022 after therapy with Elsa for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue
Elsa is a very focussed therapist. The best way to get something out of therapy is to share as much as possible and Elsa asks the questions needed to dig deeper into what you need help with. She’s very caring makes you feel like you’re accepted no matter the issue and tries to find a solution. Thank you Elsa
Written on Mar 21, 2022 after therapy with Elsa for 1 week on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, sleeping disorders, and adhd
Elsa is a very understanding and pro active therapist. She listens without judgement and tries to offer techniques to work on that can help the situation. I have found our chats very helpful.
Written on Mar 14, 2022 after therapy with Elsa for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, and adhd
Elsa is very kind , caring and supportive.
She listens and understands the concerns and gives support and suggestions accordingly. I am very comfortable with her during my session.
I strongly recommend her.
Written on Mar 14, 2022 after therapy with Elsa for 1 month on issues concerning family conflicts, and anger management
I was very nervous about coming back to therapy after leaving before but she instantly made me feel at ease. Talking to her was a massive weight off my shoulders and it was nice to be able to talk to someone who really understands and doesn’t look at you like your a freak. She is an amazing therapist and a lovely person.
Written on Mar 02, 2022 after therapy with Elsa for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, and stress, anxiety
Elsa is a very empathetic counsellor with a great calm and sense of understanding. She understands me very well and makes me feel seen, heard and my problems valued. I am very happy to have found her services.
Written on Feb 28, 2022 after therapy with Elsa for 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, career difficulties, and adhd
She is simply fabulous. I look forward to our sessions
Written on Feb 20, 2022 after therapy with Elsa for 2 weeks on issues concerning eating disorders
Elsa was my very first therapist and the experience made me wish I had started years ago. She understood my situation and was able to give me a perspective on many different issues that I would never have been able to achieve or even consider without her. Her caring approach coupled with her positive and upbeat attitude made me feel comfortable and safe from the very start. As a direct result of my sessions with Else I have resolved a lot of the issues that have been holding me back for years and would recommend her to anyone needing a helping hand with absolutely any emotional trouble.
Written on Feb 14, 2022 after therapy with Elsa for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety
Really supportive, great listening and knows what you feel and why you feel it without having to explain things to her too much.
Written on Feb 01, 2022 after therapy with Elsa for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, and coping with life changes
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