In my 6 years working as a therapist and mental health professional, I've supported many people who are carrying the weight of abuse, trauma, rape, grooming and other challenging life experiences. I help people work through the aftermath of sexual assault, domestic abuse, childhood neglect, or other painful situations, which can mean finding ways to cope with grief, loss, loneliness, eating disorders, parenthood, or the impact of a new diagnosis such as ADHD, autism, anxiety, or PTSD.
My work with university students has shown me how important it is to have someone alongside you when life feels overwhelming or confusing. Together, we explore challenges that continue to affect daily life, build coping strategies, and make sense of experiences in a safe and non-judgmental space.
Beyond trauma, I help clients face issues around identity and belonging. In 2023, I delivered a workshop called "The Complexity of Skin Colour". Since then, I have worked with people dealing with racism in the workplace, parents navigating conversations with their children, and those who want practical tools and resources to build resilience while addressing everyday microaggressions.
I also volunteer with Women’s Aid as a counsellor and phone buddy, where I support people living with or recovering from domestic abuse, childhood trauma, or sexual violence. My 1-2-1 sessions can also involve navigating the impact of court proceedings or the complexities of motherhood, abortion, or miscarriage.
I use my background in coaching, personal training and neuro-linguistic programming (NLP) to help people who are struggling with food or their body image move towards a healthier relationship with themselves. My 12-week reflective booklet is a proactive tool that works alongside therapy to help reshape people's views on food and give them a positive body image.
Couples often come to me when they want to strengthen their relationship. I teach them how to rebuild intimacy, create deeper emotional connections, manage cultural differences, and make decisions about family life. I also support couples working through betrayals, resentments, or the aftermath of difficult experiences such as miscarriages or traumatic births. Whether the focus is on growing stronger together or exploring what it means if you have grown apart, my role is to guide you towards clarity and connection.
At the heart of all my work is the belief that healing is possible. Trauma often feels like a jigsaw puzzle, with pieces scattered and unclear. My role is to stand beside you while you make sense of those pieces, offering steady support, coping mechanisms, and emotional strategies as you find your way forward.
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We all need someone to lean on sometimes.
Let me be your pillar to lean on while we work together to navigate your traumas, worries, and fears and build you a better future.
Additional areas of focus: Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, LGBT, Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Intimacy-related issues, Sleeping disorders, Parenting issues, Self esteem, Career difficulties, Depression, Coping with life changes, Compassion fatigue, Abandonment, Adoption and foster care, Attachment issues, Autism and Asperger Syndrome, Blended family issues, Body image, Codependency, Commitment issues, Dissociation, Divorce and separation, Domestic violence, Eating and food-related issues, Family of origin issues, Family problems, Fatherhood issues, Fertility issues, First responder issues, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Immigration issues, Impulsivity, Infidelity, Intellectual disability, Isolation / loneliness, Life purpose, Midlife crisis, Veteran and Armed Forces Issues, Money and financial issues, Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Postpartum depression, Post-traumatic stress, Pregnancy and childbirth, Prejudice and discrimination, Self-harm, Self-love, Sexual assault and abuse, Sexual dysfunction, Women's issues, Workplace issues
Clinical approaches: Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Gottman Method, Mindfulness Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy
NCPS Therapist - Accredited Member (MNCPS Accred) #NCS23-03909
These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Azora Guimarães. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with BetterHelp might be different.
I came in feeling lost and emotionally overwhelmed and through our sessions I started to understand myself on a much deeper level She never judged me
Thanks to her and her guidance
I highly recommend her to anyone ?
Written on Jun 27, 2025 after therapy with Azora for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, grief, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, self esteem, coping with life changes, coaching, and compassion fatigue
A very encouraging first session
Written on Jun 25, 2025 after therapy with Azora for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, family conflicts, and trauma and abuse
Azora is a very kind and respectful person. During each of my sessions, you really feel that she listens to you and really helps to guide you through the problems you are trying to work on. She helps dig into the root cause of the problems you are dealing with and as a result, you realise where the real issue lies even if you think it might be somewhere else. I am very happy with Azora and how she helps me navigate my problems.
Written on Jun 25, 2025 after therapy with Azora for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, and anger management
She has been fantastic in every way since our first session
Written on May 24, 2025 after therapy with Azora for 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, and trauma and abuse
I absolutely adore Stasia. She is kind, empathetic, and truly helped me open myself up into a new way of life. I truly would not be where I am today without her help. I cannot thank her enough.
Written on Apr 06, 2025 after therapy with Azora for 7 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, sleeping disorders, and adhd
Someone I could feel easily comfortable with and show my vulnerable side to knowing I will get the support I need,
Written on Feb 03, 2025 after therapy with Azora for 1 month on issues concerning family conflicts, and trauma and abuse