Qualifications & Experience

Bia Padilha UKCP, MBACP, PG Dip Psych

United Kingdom Council for Psychotherapy (UKCP) accredited psychotherapist and registered member.

British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) registered member (MBACP).

Four-year post-graduate Diploma in Integrative Counselling and Psychotherapy from the Centre for Counselling and Psychotherapy Education (CCPE).

One year Certificate in Fundamentals of Counselling and Psychotherapy from CCPE.

BSc (Hons) Natural Sciences (Biology & Chemistry).

I also have up-to-date and enhanced DBS clearance.

I have helped a diverse range of clients facing a variety of challenges over the last ten years in a variety of placements and in private practice. I started at Mind and went on to see clients at The Caravan, a drop-in counselling service in Piccadilly, as well as at FreshStart Psychotherapy. After completing a clinical psychiatric placement at the South London and Maudsley NHS Trust (SLAM), I then set up my private practice.

Areas of Specialism

I have helped clients who have experienced difficulties with:

ADHD and Autism
anxiety abuse & neglect in childhood trauma/complex trauma
depression
addiction
disordered eating
bereavement
sexuality