My name is Maria Rocha, I am a qualified Counsellor, a Clinical, Regressive, Transpersonal Hypnotherapist and a Supervisor.

I have enjoyed meditation since I was a teenager and loved reading self-help books to understand myself better. I have always been drawn to the arts which led me to become an Art Teacher, but my passion for understanding humanity and life, led me to study psychology and ultimately I chose to become a Counsellor.

Life is not easy for anyone and I have walked my path through struggles and inner-conflicts, pains and sorrows like everyone else; but I have also had plenty of realisations and healing which brought me great joy and happiness.

Nowadays, I consider myself to be aligned with what Jung called, 'a wounded healer of the soul'. My purpose in life is to offer a safe place for clients who need to be heard and seen, and to be there for them unconditionally.

I have a spiritual background and I believe we are all connected. I believe we are not on earth by chance but to fulfil a higher calling, which can be simply learning how ‘to be happy’ by being conscious of ourselves, of humanity and of the world.

Therapy is about creating opportunities for change; you can take those steps towards change by connecting with what is important and meaningful for you.

I offer Counselling in English and Portuguese.