PRISCILA MOURA
COUNSELLING & PSYCHOTHERAPY
BA (Hons) Dip Couns MBACP
Welcome, and thank you for visiting my website.
I’m a trauma-informed integrative counsellor and energy psychotherapist, offering online therapy for adults (18+) in both English and Portuguese. Whether you’re seeking brief or open-ended support, I’m here to help you explore and navigate life's challenges in a safe, compassionate space.
“Come to the edge.
We might fall.
Come to the edge.
It's too high.
Come to the edge!
And they came
And he pushed
And they flew.”
― Christopher Logue
A BIT ABOUT THERAPY
Life can feel overwhelming, particularly now, with the world facing unprecedented challenges. Perhaps you’re dealing with anxiety, depression, or the lingering effects of a major life event—whether it’s a bereavement, a separation, an illness, or a job loss. Maybe you find it hard to connect with your feelings, or perhaps a painful history holds you back from moving forward.
In therapy, being truly listened to can be a profoundly healing experience. I offer a warm, confidential, and non-judgemental environment where we can explore whatever weighs on you. Together, we’ll make sense of your experiences and find a way to navigate through them to help you live a richer and more meaningful life.
If you’re ready to take that first step, I’m here to support you with compassion and understanding.
HOW I WORK
Therapy, to me, is a partnership—a journey we take together as equals. Our sessions will be a space to explore your world with openness and respect, valuing your unique experiences and perspective. I believe in a holistic approach to therapy, one that considers mind, body, emotions, and spirit, along with the impact of your social context.
Drawing on a range of therapeutic approaches, including psychodynamic psychotherapy, attachment theory, polyvagal theory, and energy psychotherapy, our work will go beyond talking alone. Together, we may connect your present challenges to earlier life experiences, or perhaps use body-centered techniques to help you self-regulate and clear trauma. This integrative approach allows us to deepen self-understanding, foster resilience, and open up new ways of being.
I invite you to explore this healing path with me and see where it can lead you.​​​
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"I didn’t expect to have my issue resolved in such a short time (...) [Priscila] showed me how valuable active listening is and gave me lots of food for thought for further personal development, which I highly appreciate."
ZP
​"Priscila was the most helpful therapist I've ever had."
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ABOUT ME
From a young age, I’ve been fascinated by people and the complexities of the human experience. At 16, the world made no sense to me , which led me to study Psychology. However, life took me on a different path, and I pursued a degree in Modern Languages, eventually working as a translator and interpreter. But life has a way of guiding us back to where we belong, and in time, I felt called to return to my original field of study.
I trained at Regent’s University and the Minster Centre, two respected UK institutions in psychotherapy, and I’ve gained extensive experience working in a variety of settings. I’ve supported individuals through a bereavement service, worked at five different universities, collaborated with a renowned mental health organisation, and been part of a multi-ethnic counselling service, as well as maintaining my private practice.
I remain deeply curious about existence and in awe of the depth and richness of the work of psychotherapy.
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EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS
EDUCATION
- Diploma in Practising Energy Psychotherapy, Confer
- Diploma in Integrative Counselling and Psychotherapy, Minster Centre
- Certificate in Integrative Counselling and Psychotherapy, Regent's University
- Awareness in Bereavement Care Certificate, Open College Network
- BA (Hons) Modern Languages, University of Surrey Roehampton
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EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
As well as working in private practice, I have also worked for the following institutions:
- Minster Centre Psychotherapy & Counselling Service [MCPCS]
- Cruse Bereavement Care
- Mind in Haringey
- London Metropolitan University
- Waterloo Community Counselling
- University College London
- Anglia Ruskin University London
- University of Bolton
- University of Westminster
MEMBERSHIPS
I am a member of the Association for Comprehensive Energy Psychology (ACEP) and a registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP Reg. 379739). As such, I abide by the BACP's Ethical Framework.
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FURTHER SKILLS
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Highly experienced in working with young adults (18-25)
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Bilingual (English/Portuguese)
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Climate-aware therapist
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Interested in spirituality and open to discussing any spiritual issues you may want to bring
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Competent in working with diverse gender, sexual, and relationship expressions.
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INSURANCE AND DBS
I have comprehensive indemnity insurance, which covers all aspects of my work, as well as an enhanced DBS check.
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CPD
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I stay up to date with developments in the profession - recent CPD events undertaken include topics such as Spiritual Threads in Psychotherapy, Eco-psychotherapy, Polyvagal Theory, Autism in Higher Education, ADHD in Higher Education, Trans Awareness, Race and Culture Awareness, Kink-affirmative Therapy, Brief Counselling in Higher Education, Working with Relational Trauma, The Psychodynamics of Self-harm, and Working with Disordered Eating.
SESSIONS AND FEES
My fee is £85 per session.
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Sessions last for 50 minutes.​
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Initial consultations are priced as a normal session.
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I am happy to discuss your needs over a brief phone call of up to 15 minutes free of charge.
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CONTACT ME
I look forward to hearing from you.
Priscila Moura, BA Hons Dip Couns MBACP
(she/her)
07539976208
"I ask you right here please to agree with me that a scar is never ugly... We must see all scars as beauty. Okay? This will be our secret. Because take it from me, a scar does not form on the dying. A scar means, I survived."
Chris Cleeve, The Other Hand