Aurora Silva

Available weekdays, evenings and weekends

I am a counsellor with over 15 years of experience, qualified to a degree level in Person-centred Counselling; obtained through Middlesex University, I established my counselling services called "Need to Talk, " a charity-funded organisation.

I am a Register Member of BACP, and I conform to the BACP code of ethics.

My work has varied from mental health, couples & families, addictions, and young people. Many of the people I see deal with childhood trauma's effects. The traumas might have been emotional, physical, mental, sexual, or spiritual, and many of these aspects of self may be affected.

I have a Diploma in clinical supervision since 2012 and have been a CPCAB counselling Tutor since 2013.  I am also an EV for CPCAB.

I take my work seriously and trust my clients to take an active role in their journey. 

My work has varied across various areas:

Mental health

Addictions

Bereavement and loss

Relationship issues

Couples

Families

Young people.

I am a friendly and committed person with experience in dealing with many people in stressful situations. 

Training, qualifications & experience

Diploma in Counselling Supervision

Degree in Arts in Counselling

Experience in working with couples and families

To teach in the lifelong learning sector

Certificate of proficiency

Leadership development course

Clinical strategies in working with client’s trauma.

After the first contact, I will send an application form and a contract; 

I will have an empathetic approach to my clients based on confidentiality and trust. In a session, I create a safe and non-judgmental environment where clients are made to feel valued, understood, listened to, and free to express and explore any concerns.

I take my work seriously and trust my client to take an active role in their journey.

Many of the people I see deal with the effects of childhood trauma. The traumas might have been emotional, physical, mental, sexual, or spiritual, and any of these aspects of self may be affected.

Having worked with such a diversity of people over a long time, I work in a client-centred way, incorporating integrative approaches, depending on the most appropriate.

As a supervisor, I provide the trainee counsellor room to work with the client, helping them to understand the client from different perspectives; I keep monitoring the counsellor’s work and exploring the working alliance.

I am a friendly and committed person with experience in dealing with many people in stressful situations. I have no prejudice against any race, culture, disability, or religion.

I have an empathetic approach to my clients based on confidentiality and trust. In a session, I create a safe and non-judgmental environment where clients are made to feel valued, understood, listened to, and free to express and explore any concerns.

I take my work seriously and trust my client to take an active role in their journey.

My work has been varied across various areas:

mental health

couples & families

addictions, and

Young people

I offer a free initial 20 mins assessment session either by phone or on-line

Available for weekday, evening and weekend sessions

My work has been varied across various areas:

mental health

couples & families

addictions, and

Young people

I have provided clinical supervision since 2012 to trainees and qualified counsellors. I offer individual and group supervision.

As a supervisor, I provide the trainee or qualified counsellor a safe space to explore various issues relating to the therapeutic relationship work and professional development.

I aim to work with what the supervisee brings to supervision non-judgemental, helping them understand the client from different perspectives and encouraging growth as a practitioner. 

Individuals pay £65 per hour and £97.5 per 1.5 hours;

Groups max 4 £25 per person.

Cancellations should be at least 48 hours prior.

I have limited space for a low-cost option.

I offer a free initial 20 min assessment session either by phone or online