Thaís Iglesias

Thaís Iglesias is a counsellor with ten years' experience who supports people facing trauma, abuse, grief, eating concerns, low self-esteem and depression. She also helps with body image, chronic pain and illness, communication problems, guilt and shame, and women's issues. She works in English and Portuguese and practises in the United Kingdom.

Thaís trained in psychology and completed a Master’s degree in Art Therapy in the United Kingdom. Her background includes work in both private practice and public services, where she saw people struggling to put pain into words. That experience shaped her interest in creative ways of expressing difficult feelings.

In sessions she offers a calm, respectful space to explore what matters to the client. She uses talking and expressive methods so people can find new ways to name their experience and cope with distress. Sessions are intended to help people notice patterns, try different responses, and make choices that feel right for them.

Her approach aims to be gentle and practical. She supports step-by-step change rather than quick fixes. Thaís works collaboratively, listening carefully and suggesting small tasks or creative practices when useful.

People often come for help after trauma, during major life changes, or when long-term health issues affect mood and identity. She encourages clients to bring what they can to sessions and to move at a pace that feels manageable.

To begin, clients follow the site's process to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule according to therapist availability.

How therapeutic approaches translate to online work

Thaís uses art-based methods and conversational therapy to help people name and process difficult emotions. Art-based methods encourage expression through drawing, collage or other creative tasks, which can help when words feel blocked. Conversational therapy focuses on unpacking feelings, noticing patterns and trying small changes to reduce distress.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Thaís will discuss goals and preferences with each person and jointly decide whether to emphasise creative tasks, talking, or a mix of both. This is a collaborative process and can change as needs evolve.

The biography does not list specific session formats, so please confirm available online options before booking. Many people find online sessions useful because they can fit therapy into a workday, avoid travel, or choose a quieter setting that suits them. Others prefer in-person contact for hands-on creative tasks; discussing preferences helps decide what will work best for practical needs and therapeutic goals.