Erika Colussi Bellmont, BACP

Erika Colussi Bellmont is a counsellor who helps people facing relationship strain, anxiety, depression, addiction and midlife concerns. She speaks English and Spanish and brings a calm, respectful presence to sessions. Erika is a BACP member, which means she follows the British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy's professional standards. Erika uses an integrative approach tailored to each person. She draws on attachment-based, client-centred and psychodynamic ideas to suit the needs of the individual. Sessions focus on understanding current difficulties and spotting patterns that come from earlier relationships. In practice she works in a collaborative way. Conversations aim to make unconscious patterns clearer and give people new ways to think about their choices. Practical coping strategies are suggested when helpful, alongside space to talk freely without judgement. Much of Erika's work has involved people from different cultures and language backgrounds. She has experience offering counselling in both English and Spanish and pays attention to how culture shapes feelings and identity. Erika describes her role as supportive rather than directive. She reflects what clients bring to help them see things from another angle and to build resilience. The goal is to help people move forward with clearer understanding and more confidence. To begin, people select the Start Therapy button on the site and complete a short matching questionnaire. Scheduling then follows according to therapist availability and the subscription plan in use.

How her approaches translate to online counselling

Erika draws on attachment-based, client-centred and psychodynamic approaches to guide her work. Attachment-based work looks at how early relationships shape current bonds and helps people understand repeating patterns in close relationships. Client-centred practice focuses on listening without judgement and helping the client lead the pace of change. Psychodynamic ideas bring unconscious patterns into awareness so people can make different choices in day-to-day life.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapy process. Erika works with each person to identify which ideas and methods feel most useful for their situation. This is a collaborative process that adjusts as goals and needs change.

The practical benefits of online work often include easier fitting of sessions into a busy week, less time spent travelling and the ability to access a therapist who speaks your language. The therapist's biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm the current options before booking. Registered or accredited professionals, including therapists who practise these approaches, can help clients use sessions to build clarity, new perspectives and coping strategies that suit everyday life.