- Attachment focus
- Dream work
- Embodied methods
About Nerissa
Nerissa Mauricio offers a calm, non-judgemental presence for people who are feeling stuck, overwhelmed or unsure about their next steps. She invites clients to talk about the worries that brought them here and to explore what might need to change. Nerissa's way of working is gentle and grounded, helping people make sense of their experiences and honouring their individuality.
She trained at Re-Vision in North London and holds a Diploma in Integrative Transpersonal Counselling. Nerissa practised at Re-Vision's Low Cost Counselling service for three years before moving into private practice in North and East London. She is a BACP Therapist and a Registered Member, MBACP.
Nerissa draws on developmental, analytic and humanistic ideas alongside a soulful perspective. Sessions often look at family history, childhood environment and the relationships that shaped current patterns. She uses images, metaphors, dreams and storytelling to access material that may lie outside day-to-day awareness.
Practical, embodied methods are also part of her work. Movement and simple breath-work may be used to notice what the body is holding. Nerissa helps people name recurring patterns such as codependency, attachment difficulties or grief, and then decide on small, manageable changes.
People come to therapy for many reasons - crisis, loneliness, career strain, or confusion about identity. Nerissa frames therapy as a shared journey where space, curiosity and time are offered so clients can find greater clarity and agency.
Approaches that guide online work and reflection
Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on how early relationships shape current bonds and responses. It helps people understand patterns in close relationships and how those patterns affect trust, intimacy and separation. Client-Centred Therapy places the person's experience at the heart of sessions and relies on empathic listening and acceptance to help people find their own solutions. Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) concentrates on emotions in the moment and can be useful for understanding strong feelings and changing unhelpful interaction cycles.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Nerissa treats this as a collaborative process and will discuss how different approaches might fit your needs, goals and preferences. Together you can experiment and adjust the focus as understanding grows.
The therapist's biography does not list specific online session formats, so please confirm current options before booking. Many people appreciate online therapy for fitting sessions around work and family life, making it easier to attend from different locations, and for allowing a shorter check-in when time is limited. Online work can also support creative and reflective methods such as using images, storytelling or guided breath exercises during a session, depending on what is agreed with the therapist.
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Experience
7+ years
Credentials
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Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does Nerissa help with?
She helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression and relationship or intimacy-related issues. Additional areas include codependency, trauma and abuse, grief, addictions and bipolar concerns.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style is reflective and client-centred, blending developmental, analytic and humanistic perspectives. Sessions may use images, metaphors and storytelling alongside practical breath and movement work.
How long has she been practising?
She has seven years of experience working in counselling and therapy settings, including several years at a low cost counselling service.
What credentials does she hold and where is she based?
She holds a Diploma in Integrative Transpersonal Counselling and is a BACP Therapist, registered as MBACP. Her practice is based in the United Kingdom.
Can sessions be conducted in other languages?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify session formats; please confirm current session options before booking so you know which formats are offered.
How are sessions paid for and what do they cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist arrangements; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I start working with Nerissa?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.
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