Jander de Lacerda Aguiar – Existentialist Psychotherapist with an Integrative Approach

I’m an experienced independent BACP registered therapist working with individuals and couples.

I believe therapy offers a powerful path to self-discovery, helping you understand how you engage with the world and see your experiences from new perspectives. It opens possibilities for meaningful change and personal growth.

My approach is rooted in Existential and Humanistic theories, complemented by techniques from CBT, Psychodynamic and Integrative Psychotherapy. I tailor my methods to your unique situation, ensuring therapy aligns with your specific needs.

I work relationally, striving to be fully present with you as we explore your challenges, thoughts, behaviours, and patterns. Together, we examine how these impact on your self-perception, relationships, and achievements. I foster a non-judgmental space where you can work towards the changes you seek.

I speak English and Portuguese.

While many clients opt for open-ended therapy, I also offer short and medium-term therapy with a defined number of sessions.

I help clients navigate a wide range of issues, including:

• Mental Health & Well-being: Anxiety, stress, trauma, burnout, depression, HIV and other health issues, self-esteem and self-confidence, self-harm
• Identity & Relationships: Couple dynamics, relationships, sense of self, sexual and gender identity, sexuality, cultural issues
• Life Challenges: Work stress, social issues, loss, infertility, pregnancy-related concerns, anger management, addictions
• Psychological Patterns: OCD, obsessive thoughts, existential concerns

Many clients start therapy without clarity as to exactly what their issues are, and that’s okay. You do not need to be able to categorise why you want or feel you would benefit from therapy.

I’ve trained for six years at the New School of Counselling and Psychotherapy, specialising in a Phenomenological, Existential, and Humanistic approach. My practice also integrates elements of CBT, Relational, Jungian, Person-Centred, Gestalt, and Psychodynamic therapies.

• Adults
• Couples
• Trainee psychotherapists

I value working with clients of all genders, sexual orientations, and varied cultural and socio-economic backgrounds.

I provide a small number of concessions, so let me know if you are unable to pay the standard rate, which is £75 per individual 50 minute session and £110 for couples.

I offer a free initial 20 minute online assessment for you to decide if you want to proceed and how best to proceed. Please book using the details below.

Therapy Room – Space To Be You, Mare Street E8 4SA, Hackney
Private, in-person sessions in a calm and confidential setting.

Walking Therapy – Victoria Park
Walk-and-talk sessions offering a reflective space.

Online Therapy – Secure video sessions available across the UK and Europe.

Home Sessions – East London
Working with people who feel uncomfortable outside their home or who struggle with mobility, I am able to provide therapy in your home, by arrangement.

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