Counsellor profile
Luisvet Barragans Villarroel, BACP
BACP counsellor - parenting and family concerns
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- Client-centred care
- Cognitive behavioural tools
- Mindfulness practices
About Luisvet
Luisvet Barragans Villarroel is a BACP counsellor practising in the United Kingdom with three years' experience. She works with adults on parenting strains, self-esteem, career stress, anxiety and depression, and other family-related concerns. Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.
Her approach is grounded in client-centred work. She listens and follows what matters most to the person in front of her. Conversations aim to clarify feelings, name difficult patterns, and find small, practical changes that ease day-to-day pressure.
She draws on a range of methods, including cognitive behavioural ideas to spot unhelpful thoughts and psychodynamic listening to look at how past relationships shape current reactions. Mindfulness techniques help with stress and grounding when things feel overwhelming.
Luisvet pays particular attention to family and parenting issues such as blended family adjustments, communication problems and family of origin difficulties. She also supports people coping with trauma, addiction concerns, eating and body image struggles, fertility worries, and feelings of emptiness or abandonment.
Practical work might include identifying a few manageable goals, trying out new ways of speaking about a problem, and tracking what helps between sessions. New clients start by completing a short matching questionnaire and then arrange their first session through the online booking flow.
How sessions work
Therapeutic approaches and online working
Client-centred therapy focuses on listening to what matters most to the person and following their priorities. It helps when someone needs a steady, non-judgemental listener and wants to make decisions at their own pace.Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) looks at the link between thoughts, feelings and behaviour. It is practical for tackling anxiety, low mood and unhelpful thought patterns by testing different ways of thinking and acting.
Psychodynamic work pays attention to earlier relationships and how they shape current reactions. It can help clarify recurring patterns in family roles, attachment and communication.
Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss goals, try methods that fit the client's needs, and adjust the focus as things change. This is a collaborative process and the method can shift as progress becomes clearer.
Practical benefits of online sessions include fitting therapy into a busy life and reducing travel time. Confirm which session formats are offered before booking, as the biography does not list specific formats. Many people find online sessions easier to schedule around work or childcare and useful for keeping continuity between appointments.
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Experience
3+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English, Spanish
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of parenting problems does she help with?
She supports adults dealing with parenting strain, blended family issues, communication problems and caregiver stress.
How does she approach anxiety and stress?
She uses client-centred listening alongside cognitive behavioural techniques and mindfulness to help manage anxious thoughts and reduce daily stress.
What is her professional background?
She has three years' experience working as a counsellor and is registered with the BACP.
Where is she based and what credential does she hold?
She practises in the United Kingdom and holds BACP registration as stated in her profile.
Can I see her in Spanish?
Yes. Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.
What session formats are available?
Session formats are not specified in the biography; please confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin if I want to work with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Details come from information the counsellor supplied to BetterHelp. A registration can be checked with the body that issued it.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If anyone is in danger, use the crisis numbers.