holistic counsellor & Postpartum doula

how we work together

Counselling Sessions

A holistic counselling session gently supports the physical, emotional, and psychological shifts of your transition into motherhood. I offer a warm, compassionate space, free from judgment that combines the wisdom of the body with deep listening. One to one sessions are held in-person at your home or online,  and are for mothers moving through a wide range of emotions. Perhaps you need a space to process your traumatic birth or you might feeling anxious about being a mother or you may be holding grief. every mother experience is unique as is why you find yourself here
I blend psychodynamic talking therapy with somatic tools to help your body feel safe again alongside my experience as a full-spectrum doula. This is not a clinical space. It is a holding space, a pause - where you can unravel, restore, and reconnect on your own terms. My work is informed by my training in psychodynamic psychotherapy, I currently support within the scope of my Counselling, Doula and Somatic Therapy trainings and education.
Together, we create a space where you can:
  • Access somatic tools to calm your nervous system
  • The opportunity to reconnect with your body and your sense of self
  • Experience the kind of deep listening that allows you to hear yourself more clearly
  • Feel held, witnessed, and less alone within a space where you can explore your experience safely
This is not for you if:
  • You are seeking formal psychotherapy or a diagnosed clinical treatment plan. (I can help you find the appropriate support if this is what you need.)
  • You are in immediate crisis or experiencing thoughts of harming yourself or your baby. (If this is you, please contact emergency services or a crisis line immediately: Accident & Emergency (A&E) department or call 999: If you need urgent support but don't want to go to A&E: Call Samaritans on freephone 116 123 – they're always open and are there to listen: you can also visit Mind's website for more information 
My rates are £80 per hour – I do offer a sliding scale for those on low incomes and experiencing financial instability, please reach out via email and let me know.

MY PRACTICE

I am committed to anti-racist and inclusive practice, my intention is to hold spaces that are culturally sensitive and trauma informed.

Meet VALÈ

 I'm Valentina, though everyone calls me Valè. I come from a small part of London with a big heart, called Brixton, this strong community helped shape me and it remains an important part of my life today. 
​Over the span of two decades, I have dedicated myself to cultivating expertise and a strong passion for supporting families. My professional background is in education, with a specialisation as a teacher in special educational needs.  While working with children, and young people was fulfilling, I realised that the institutional setting didn't resonate with my true aspirations. The environment didn't allow me to provide the holistic and personalised care that I hold dear.
​It was clear to me that a more nurturing and comprehensive approach was needed. My experience has nurtured an unwavering commitment to the well-being of the people I work for and with. I approach wellness and healing with lightness. However, I believe strongly in body autonomy, empowerment through choice and our responsibility as humans to un-learn to re-learn who we are. By reclaiming our voice, we are able to make choices in alignment with our truth, for the preservation of our health and well-being, not just in this moment, but for future generations.
I don’t believe in quick fixes, pop-psych trends, or one-size-fits-all.

The whole human experience encompasses the psychological, somatic, spiritual and systemic. The lens through which I work seeks to understand and validate each of these aspects and how they intersect.

and the kind of spacious support that lets you rebuild from the inside out.

combines aspects of traditional talk therapy with transpersonal art therapy

moving through your experience more intentionally, with more capacity and awareness of self.

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