Eleni Chimarrides, BACP

Eleni Chimarrides is a BACP counsellor based in the United Kingdom with six years' experience. She trained in psychology and moved into counselling work, supporting people with a broad range of concerns such as depression, anxiety, grief and anger. She also works with issues around self-esteem, addictions and workplace strain.

Her approach is grounded in client-centred practice. Sessions focus on the person's experience in straightforward language. She mixes listening with practical input and education about emotional responses and stress reactions.

Eleni draws on mindfulness and somatic ideas to help people notice how their body and attention respond to pressure. This can be useful for managing sudden anger, ongoing resentment, or the physical tension that builds with stress. Trauma-focused ways of working are used when past events continue to affect daily life.

In sessions she aims to be interactive. Conversations look at patterns in thinking and behaviour, and at small changes that reduce tension and conflict. She also offers guidance on communication and on dealing with guilt, shame and isolation.

People who come for help with workplace issues or with career-related stress will find practical conversations about boundaries and workload. Those coping with bereavement, prejudice or compassion fatigue can expect a mix of steady listening and strategies to manage overpowering feelings. To begin, people are invited to choose an online matching step and schedule a first session.

How her methods translate to online counselling