My Background & Approach
I’m Tanya, a trauma-informed counsellor with over 35 years of experience supporting people through emotional distress, life challenges, and periods of change.
Over the years, I’ve worked with people in a wide range of settings, including within NHS community mental health services in the UK, alongside ongoing private practice.
What has stayed consistent throughout my work is the importance of creating a safe, steady space where people feel heard, not judged, and not rushed.
I don’t see counselling as something that “fixes” people. I see it as a space where things can slowly become clearer, where emotional patterns can be understood with more kindness, and where people can reconnect with their own sense of stability and direction.
My approach has been shaped by long-term clinical experience, ongoing trauma-informed training, and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT).
Over time, I’ve also developed a broader interest in how emotional wellbeing connects with the body and daily life, including areas such as nutrition and metabolic health. This is not the main focus of my work, but it has contributed to a more rounded understanding of how people experience stress, fatigue, and emotional overload.
Outside of professional frameworks, I’ve always been interested in the human side of healing—what helps people feel more grounded, more present, and more able to navigate life in a way that feels sustainable.
Based in Costa Blanca, I now offer both online and in-person sessions, continuing the same core intention that has guided my work from the beginning: to meet people where they are, and support them with steadiness, respect, and care.
