Feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, past experiences, or relationship challenges? I offer a warm, confidential space where you can talk openly, feel heard, and explore what matters most to you. Whether in person, at my consulting room in Walthamstow, London (E17), or online, my personalised approach supports you in navigating life’s challenges and building lasting emotional well-being.
Pain is inevitable,
suffering is optional.
Specialisations
I offer psychotherapy in English and Spanish for a wide range of mental health concerns, always tailoring my approach to the unique needs of each person or couple. Over the years, I’ve learned that no two journeys are the same. That’s why I combine evidence-based practices with a warm, collaborative approach, creating a safe space where you can explore what matters to you. Here are some of the key areas I focus on:
Anxiety and Stress Management
Supporting people experiencing anxiety, panic attacks, OCD, or constant worry that interferes with daily life. Using evidence-based methods and a compassionate approach, I help you understand what fuels your concerns, develop practical tools to calm your mind and body, and gradually regain a sense of confidence, balance, and control.
Depression and Mood Disorders
Working with individuals living with depression, persistent low mood, or emotional ups and downs that make life feel heavy or empty. Together, we explore the roots of your struggles, build small, manageable steps toward relief, and create a welcoming and understanding space where you can reconnect with hope and strength.
Trauma and PTSD
With extensive experience in trauma therapy, I support people living with the after-effects of trauma, including flashbacks, anxiety, or feeling emotionally disconnected. Using collaborative, evidence-based approaches, I offer a calm and grounded space to make sense of your experiences, process painful memories, and rebuild a sense of safety and trust in your life.
Grief and Loss
Navigating the profound challenges of losing a loved one, whether through death, divorce, or separation, requires compassionate support. We make space for your grief, explore the emotions and memories it brings, and find ways to adjust while holding on to what matters most. Over time, we work toward healing, resilience, and a gentle reconnection with life.
Self-esteem and Personal Growth
Working with individuals who want to feel more confident, understand themselves better, or make meaningful changes in their lives. We look at unhelpful patterns, build on your strengths, and explore new perspectives so you can develop greater self-acceptance, clarity, and direction for the future while cultivating lasting change and self-growth.
Workplace Stress and Burnout
Helping people manage work-related stress, exhaustion, or feeling constantly under pressure. We will focus on what’s causing the strain, explore practical ways to set boundaries, manage demands, and restore balance, so you can protect your well-being, feel more in control of your working life, and reconnect with a sense of purpose and energy.
Relationships and Couples Therapy
Supporting couples strengthen their relationships by improving communication, resolving conflicts, and fostering mutual understanding. In a safe and supportive space, we address challenges, uncover underlying issues, and develop practical tools to build empathy, trust, and intimacy, creating a stronger and healthier connection.
Life Transitions and Adjustment
Guiding people through significant life changes such as career shifts, relocation, divorce, retirement, or parenthood. Together, we explore the emotional impact of these transitions, identify your strengths, and develop coping strategies so you can adapt with resilience and approach new opportunities with clarity and confidence.
Violence Against Women
Offering compassionate and non-judgmental support for women who have experienced domestic violence, sexual assault, or other forms of gender-based violence. In a safe and understanding environment, we focus on processing your experiences, exploring coping strategies, and rebuilding a sense of safety, empowerment, and hope for the future.
Identity Exploration and LGBTQ+ Issues
Providing affirming and inclusive therapy for individuals exploring gender identity, sexual orientation, or other aspects of identity. With empathy and respect, I provide a safe, supportive space to reflect on your experiences, navigate challenges, and embrace your authentic self with confidence and self-acceptance.
Diversity and Cultural Sensitivity
Specialising in culturally sensitive therapy that honours and respects diverse backgrounds. We address issues such as acculturation, discrimination, identity exploration, and intercultural relationships, creating a space where your experiences are understood, valued, and explored within the context of your cultural identity.
Body Image and Eating Disorders
Helping individuals facing challenges with body image or eating disorders, helping them develop a healthier relationship with food, body, and self. Together, we explore the emotions behind these struggles, address unhelpful patterns, and nurture self-acceptance while working toward healing, confidence, and lasting balance in daily life.
Meet your Psychotherapist
I’m Valeria Bonfiglio, a psychologist and psychotherapist passionate about helping people navigate life’s challenges and create meaningful change. I believe therapy works best when it feels personal, compassionate, and tailored to you: a safe, supportive space where you can be fully yourself, explore your thoughts and emotions openly, and move at your own pace without judgment. Drawing from different therapeutic approaches, I adapt each session to your unique needs so you can make sense of your experiences, find new perspectives, and build practical tools for lasting well-being.
Valeria Bonfiglio
MSc, GMBPsS
- Offering compassionate, evidence-based therapy tailored to each person’s needs, fostering healing and personal growth.
- Dedicated to creating a safe and supportive environment for those seeking professional development through clinical supervision.
- Committed to ongoing professional development and integrating the latest research and approaches into my work.
- Experienced in using mindfulness-based practices and holistic perspectives to support emotional well-being and resilience.
- Passionate about promoting mental health awareness and reducing the stigma around seeking help.
- Designing tailored workshops for individuals and organisations, aligning each program with unique goals and cultural contexts.
“My aim is to empower people and help them expand and enrich the narratives of their lives.”
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