Caroliz Perez-Acevedo , BACP

Caroliz Perez-Acevedo discovered an interest in counselling and psychotherapy while studying alternative medicine, where an early fascination with healing philosophies evolved into a focus on emotional, psychological, and spiritual wellbeing. She trained initially at the University of Edinburgh, completing an MSc in Counselling Studies with a focus on psychodynamic and person-centred approaches between 2011 and 2012, and went on to complete MA-level training in psychodynamic counselling at Goldsmiths, University of London, qualifying to practise in 2016.

She has built substantial clinical experience working for mental health organisations across London, including Brent, Wandsworth & Westminster Mind (2017-present), the Latin American Women’s Rights Service (2019), and Living Well CIC (2021-present). Over her career she has supported people presenting with depression, anxiety, eating disorders, relationship and intimacy issues, addiction, low self-esteem, domestic violence and childhood trauma. Her work has included clients from diverse backgrounds, including LGBTQ+ communities, people living with HIV, and Latin American women’s communities.

Although trained primarily in psychodynamic counselling, her practice is integrative and informed by mindfulness, trauma-focused methods, and somatic and body-oriented techniques. She has pursued continuing professional development in psychosynthesis, couple therapy for depression, and trauma-informed approaches. Caroliz describes her therapeutic stance as curious, kind and compassionate, drawing on both formal training and clinical intuition to support emotional and psychological growth. She holds BACP accreditation - membership of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Mindfulness Therapy encourages present-moment awareness through simple exercises and reflective practices. It can help people manage anxiety, stress, and emotional overwhelm by building skills to notice thoughts and feelings without immediate reaction.

Psychodynamic Therapy explores how past experiences, relationships and unconscious patterns shape current feelings and behaviour. It is often used to understand recurring relationship difficulties, persistent low mood, or patterns of coping that no longer serve the person.

Trauma-Focused Therapy concentrates on understanding and processing distressing experiences in ways that reduce their ongoing emotional impact. This approach supports people working through the effects of abuse, neglect or other traumatic events and can be combined with somatic elements to address bodily responses.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic journey, and the therapist will work collaboratively with each person to identify which methods fit their needs, goals and preferences. This collaborative process allows adjustments over time as goals evolve.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions can be arranged by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging to suit different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to access care from home, balance therapy with work or family life, and maintain continuity when travel or time constraints arise. Licensed professionals and therapists can adapt their methods effectively across these formats to support progress and engagement.