- Attachment-focused care
- Client-centred sessions
- Works in English Portuguese
About Regina
Regina Martins is a counsellor psychologist registered with the Health and Care Professions Council and a psychodynamic counsellor registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy. She trained in psychology in Brazil and added psychodynamic counselling training in the UK, with further study in trauma and psychoanalysis at the Tavistock Clinic. Regina speaks English and Portuguese and offers therapy in both languages.
She has 16 years of experience in educational, community and health settings. That work has included short- and long-term psychotherapy across diverse London boroughs, and practice with adults and older adults. She has particular experience supporting people from different cultures and those who have lived abroad.
Regina uses psychodynamic ideas and attachment-based thinking to look at how past relationships shape current patterns. She pays attention to relational hurts, repetitive behaviours and family dynamics that may be influencing mood, anxiety or difficulties in close relationships. The style is reflective and exploratory, helping people notice repeated patterns.
In sessions she takes a client-centred stance, aiming for a warm, accepting atmosphere where a person can talk through what is troubling them. Conversations focus on understanding feelings, tracing recurring reactions and trying out different ways of relating. Practical steps may follow as themes become clearer.
Her work covers a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, depression, grief, issues around intimacy and sexuality, addiction, eating and sleeping problems, parenting and career pressures. People also come to address trauma, attachment difficulties and identity questions such as LGBT matters. Regina encourages a steady, collaborative pace so clients can shape the work to fit their goals.
How psychodynamic and attachment work translate online
Psychodynamic therapy looks at how past relationships and early experiences shape current feelings and behaviours. It helps people understand recurring patterns, relational difficulties and emotional reactions by talking through memories and present-day moments.Attachment-based work focuses on how relationships form and how they influence safety and closeness now. It is useful for people who notice repeating problems in relationships, struggles with trust, or long-standing fears of abandonment.
Client-centred practice means the therapist follows the person's pace and concerns, offering empathy and openness rather than directing every step. This helps people feel heard and able to bring whatever is most pressing into the room.
Finding the right approach is part of the therapy itself. The therapist will work collaboratively to decide which ideas and ways of working suit a person's needs and goals. That conversation guides whether sessions stay more exploratory, more skills-based, or a mix of both.
Session formats are not specified here, so please confirm the available options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, for example by removing travel time, allowing shorter check-ins and making it easier to keep regular appointments. Registered or accredited professionals often find online meetings help maintain continuity of care when life is hectic.
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Experience
16+ years
Credentials
United Kingdom
Languages
English, Portuguese
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she commonly help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression and grief alongside relationship and intimacy-related issues. Other areas include addiction, eating and sleeping difficulties, parenting and career challenges.
What is her therapeutic style like?
The approach combines psychodynamic thinking with attachment-based and client-centred ways of working. Sessions are reflective and collaborative, helping people notice patterns and make changes that matter to them.
How much experience does she have?
She has 16 years of clinical experience across educational, community and health sectors, including long- and short-term psychotherapy.
What professional registrations does she hold and where is she based?
She is registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) and with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). Her practice is based in the United Kingdom.
In which languages can I work with her?
Sessions are offered in English and Portuguese.
Can I arrange sessions online or internationally?
She does not accept international clients at this time. Please confirm the current session formats with the service before booking.
How are fees and payments handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin if I want to work with her?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.