Thaís Iglesias , BACP

Thaís Iglesias is a counsellor who helps people facing trauma, grief, eating concerns, low self-esteem and depression. She commonly supports issues around body image, panic, pregnancy and childbirth, and a range of women's issues. She speaks English and Portuguese and practices from the United Kingdom.

She holds a degree in Psychology and is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). After many years in public services and private practice she completed a Master’s in Art Therapy in the United Kingdom to broaden her ways of working.

Her approach combines talking and creative methods so people can find the words they need. Sessions often use discussion alongside art-based activities to help express feelings that are hard to name. This can be useful for trauma, grief and eating concerns where the body and emotions are closely connected.

Thaís prefers to create a calm and respectful space where people set the pace. She aims to help clients reconnect with their own experience, build understanding, and find practical steps forward. Her style is gentle and patient, with attention to what each person needs.

She has around ten years of clinical experience across public institutions and private practice. That background informs a flexible way of working that adapts to different needs and life circumstances.

Therapeutic approaches and how online work can help

Thaís uses talking therapies alongside creative, art-based approaches to help people express feelings that words alone may not capture. Talking therapy gives space to look at patterns in mood, anxiety and relationships and helps develop practical ways to manage symptoms such as panic or low mood.

Art-based therapy uses drawing, collage or other creative activities to surface emotions and memories. This can be especially helpful for trauma, grief or eating concerns when sensations and body experience are important to the work.

Finding the right mix of techniques is part of the process. The therapist will discuss goals and preferences with each person and together decide which methods to try. This collaborative planning is reviewed as therapy progresses so the approach stays relevant to changing needs.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility. Video calls let people have a full face-to-face conversation when visual cues matter. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat or text-based messaging provides ongoing support between sessions or a way to work without being on camera. These options help fit therapy into busy lives and different routines.