Equa is the online counselling practice of qualified psychotherapist Valentina Cerutti (MBacp, MSc). I specialise in supporting Gender, Sex and Relationship Diverse individuals (LGBTQIA+ and/or polyamorous identities). I have extensive experience working successfully with people to overcome relationship breakdowns and the emotional impact of it. 

Some challenges you may be experiencing are (but not limited to): going through a high-conflict divorce, loneliness and isolation, judgement from friends, family and the wider society, feeling lost, shame & guilt, anxiety, depression, new family dynamics if you have children, new daily routines and environments to adjust to, poor boundaries and communication, relational trauma, jealousy, dating insecurities, low confidence and self-esteem, lack of trust, poor body image. Sometimes, it can feel like going through an identity crisis, not knowing who you are anymore.

I will support you to process and adjust to this incredibly challenging time and empower you to regain a sense of who you are and control in your life. 

How I can help you 

• Feel really listened to and accepted without being judged, being given unwanted advice or being dismissed.

• Get to know your anxiety, depression, loss, shame to build emotional balance

• Process the changes and adjust to new routines

• Regain control focusing on what it is that you can change and accept uncertainty 

• Build communication skills and healthy boundaries 

• Develop skills to manage intense emotions effectively 

• Process past relationship trauma 

• Feel confident, develop self esteem and give yourself validation

• Safely explore your identity and how to navigate it with confidence 

• Sessions in either English or Italian

A little about me (if you are curious)

I'm a neuro culturally-diverse queer woman with lived experience of trauma, I have been on this journey myself.

I know what it feels like to have to completely uproot your life and start from the beginning. I also know how it is to ask for help and how empowering it feels to come through the other side as I've been in therapy myself.

I can provide hope and a safe space for you to explore, love and celebrate your authentic self.

I will be open, honest, compassionate and transparent with you.

What now?

You can book an appointment here.

Alternatively, you can contact me to arrange an appointment by text or email at 07522 138051 or equatherapy@gmail.com, and I will reply within 24 hours. 

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 To find out more, visit my website here.