About Me - My Mission and Values
My vision is to create a welcoming and accessible counselling space for a diverse range of clients who may be facing practical or financial barriers.
I aim to help people uncover their true selves—beyond expectations, pressures, or who they think they should be—so they can live with greater authenticity, clarity, and self-compassion.
Meet Paola...
My name is Paola Ciancimino, a therapeutic counsellor with full DBS clearance and a registered member of the BACP, committed to its Ethical Framework.
I offer a Person-Centred approach, where sessions are client-led, creating a safe, non-judgmental space for clients to explore their concerns at their own pace. I believe in each person’s capacity to find their own answers, and I support that journey with empathy and compassion.
When words are hard to find, we can also explore emotions through creativity, CBT, and other tools.
I have experience providing face-to-face and online counselling for a range of issues, including addiction, abuse, anxiety, depression, OCD, low self-esteem, and suicidal thoughts. I have also worked with a national bereavement service offering short-term telephone support.
In addition, I have supported young adults with anxiety, depression, and learning difficulties, helping them build confidence and develop coping strategies for education and life.
Professional and Compassionate Care
At Serenita Counselling, I prioritize your mental health and emotional well-being. My goal is to empower individuals to find their strengths, their inner resources, and navigate life's challenges effectively. I do this through allowing you to speak openly and at your own pace and working with you to set goals, plan and re-discover your true self which can sometimes get lost in the busyness and experiences of life.
Start Your Healing Journey
Taking that first step can seem a little daunting but confronting your fears and concerns with support is so empowering. I will always work at your pace.