Selma Basto

My current availability varies. Please be in touch so we can find a suitable time and day for the both of us.

Hello there, my name is Selma and I am an Integrative Psychotherapist and artist. I work as a private practitioner currently offering online sessions via video platforms such as Zoom.

I have dedicated the last 10 years of my career to working within the mental health and wellbeing services, and this has left me with the skills and expertise to support those in a variety of situations and from a range of different backgrounds. I offer brief (6-12 sessions) and longer term (open ended) counselling and psychotherapy to both individuals and couples.

Being an Integrative Psychotherapist means that I am able to adapt therapy around you and use different approaches based on what is most appropriate for you and your needs. Pulling from different types of modalities such as Mindfulness, CBT, Psychodynamic, Gestalt and Humanistic Therapy; my approach to therapy is warm, collaborative, relational, interactive and creative. I believe the relationship between us is the most important thing within therapy and aim to offer you a comfortable, safe space in order to foster a beautiful relationship.

Areas of experience and interest:

Anxiety

Stress

Depression

Sense of Self, Self-love & Self-worth

Identity

Attachment

Boundary Setting

Self-esteem & Confidence Building

Relationship Difficulties & Challenges (both romantic and platonic)

Trauma

Bereavement

There are many reasons that bring people to therapy and whatever yours may be, just know it is an important first step.

You can have a look at my website which will have more detailed information about how I work, what you can expect from working with me and information on upcoming workshops and events you may be interested in. In the meantime please feel welcome to email me with any questions you may have and I would be happy to offer a brief telephone conversation with you before you book a therapy session with me.

I look forward to working together.   

I currently do not offer face to face work. I hope in the near future this will be something that will be available for those that wish to pursue in person work.

Once we have had our consultation call to find out about what has brought you to therapy, we will book our first session if you wish to go ahead. Our first session will be focused on an assessment to find out more about you, your aims of therapy and the best ways of working together.