Roberta Dutra
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About the Therapist
Roberta Dutra is an NCPS Accredited and BACP Registered Counsellor who provides trauma-informed therapy for adults experiencing a range of emotional and psychological difficulties.
Her approach is integrative and tailored to each individual, drawing particularly on person-centred counselling, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). Roberta works collaboratively with clients to understand what they are experiencing, identify their goals, and develop therapeutic support that reflects their individual needs and circumstances.
Roberta has particular experience supporting trauma, anxiety, depression, bereavement, domestic abuse, sexual abuse, complex emotional difficulties, and significant life transitions. Her work focuses on helping clients develop coping strategies, psychological flexibility, resilience, and a greater sense of control over their emotional wellbeing.
At a Glance
- Session format: Online and Face-to-Face
- Client groups: Adults
- Languages: Portuguese, English
- Areas of focus: Trauma, Anxiety, Depression, Bereavement, Domestic Abuse, Sexual Abuse and Life Transitions
- Registration: NCPS Accredited and BACP Registered
- Approach: Integrative, Person-Centred, CBT and ACT
Qualifications
- Diploma in Counselling & Groupwork – The Centre of Therapy
- COSCA Counselling Skills Certificate
- MA Psychology (Honours) – University of Edinburgh
- Additional CPD in trauma-informed practice
- Additional CPD in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
- Additional CPD relating to ADHD
Therapy Approach
- Integrative counselling
- Person-centred therapy
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy-informed interventions
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
- Trauma-informed practice
- Collaborative assessment and treatment planning
- Client-led coping and resilience work
Client Types
- Adults
- People affected by trauma or abuse
- Survivors of domestic abuse
- Survivors of sexual abuse
- People experiencing bereavement or significant life changes
- Clients seeking online or face-to-face counselling
- People experiencing complex emotional difficulties
Mental Health Issues and Areas of Support
- Anxiety and persistent worry
- Depression and low mood
- Trauma and trauma-related emotional distress
- Complex emotional difficulties
- Domestic abuse and its emotional impact
- Sexual abuse and trauma-related difficulties
- Bereavement, grief, and loss
- Life transitions and adjustment difficulties
- Stress and emotional overwhelm
- Behavioural and emotional difficulties
- Difficulties developing effective coping strategies
- Reduced resilience and psychological flexibility
- Work or study-related anxiety and stress
- Organisational difficulties affecting wellbeing
- General emotional and psychological concerns suitable for integrative counselling
Professional Registration
- Accredited Member of the National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society (NCPS)
- Registered Member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP)
- Experienced in risk assessment and safeguarding
- Regular professional supervision and continuing professional development
Professional Experience
- Sessional Counsellor with New Pathways
- Private Counsellor in independent practice
- Former Advice Line Counsellor with Spectrum Life
- Former Counsellor with Wellbeing Scotland
- Previous counselling experience with HSTAR Scotland
- Specialist mentoring experience supporting university students with stress and anxiety
- Experience delivering group sessions and peer-support interventions
What to Expect
Roberta offers a compassionate, trauma-informed, and non-judgemental space where clients can explore difficult emotions, traumatic experiences, loss, relationships, and major life changes at a pace that feels manageable.
Her integrative approach allows therapy to be adapted to the individual. Sessions may include person-centred exploration, CBT-informed strategies, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy techniques, psychoeducation, and practical ways of developing coping skills and resilience.
Roberta can support adults experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma, complex emotional difficulties, bereavement, domestic abuse, sexual abuse-related distress, significant life transitions, stress, and wider emotional concerns. Therapy is collaboratively planned and regularly reviewed to ensure it continues to reflect the client’s needs and goals.