Mrs Tamara Zanella

Counseling Psychologist

“UK and SA registered Counselling Psychologist and Certified EMDR Therapist specialising in trauma.”

About Me

I help individuals navigate the complex impact of trauma. As a UK and SA registered Counseling Psychologist, I offer a focused, collaborative approach. We can work together to process challenging experiences. Using techniques like EMDR, I aim to help you find stability. This can allow you to regain a sense of calm and find a clear path forward.

Approach

Because trauma often changes how you feel in your body and remember events, I focus on steady, practical steps that create safety and predictability in our work together. In sessions we balance short, intentional reflection with paced EMDR interventions and grounding exercises, checking in often so you remain in control of the pace. Between meetings I offer brief, concrete strategies to help you manage flashbacks, sleep and overwhelm while you integrate the work. This approach suits people seeking clear structure and collaborative pacing.

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Basic Information

London, United Kingdom

Services

Services Offered:

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Trauma Counseling
Counselling specifically for people affected by traumatic events, focused on processing what happened and reducing symptoms like flashbacks and hypervigilance.
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Psych & Diagnostic Assessment
Formal psychological testing to identify conditions, understand cognitive and emotional functioning, and guide treatment planning.
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Psychology
The scientific study and clinical practice of understanding the mind, emotions, and behaviour, applied to promote healthier functioning.
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EMDR
Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing, a therapy that uses guided eye movements to help the brain process and integrate traumatic memories.
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Works With:

•Adolescents
•Adults
•Individuals

Area of Expertise

Scope of Practice:

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Abuse
Emotional, physical, or sexual mistreatment by another person that causes lasting psychological harm and disrupts a person's sense of safety.
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Life Transitions
Major life changes, such as relocation, retirement, parenthood, or career shifts, that disrupt routine and require psychological adjustment.
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Anxiety
Persistent worry, nervousness, or fear that is disproportionate to the situation and interferes with daily functioning.
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Relationship Issues
Difficulties in romantic relationships, including communication problems, trust breakdowns, conflict patterns, or uncertainty about the relationship's future.
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Grief & Loss
The emotional, physical, and psychological response to the death of a loved one or another significant loss.
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Stress / Burnout
The body and mind's response to prolonged or excessive demands. When sustained, it can lead to emotional exhaustion, detachment, and reduced functioning (burnout).
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Mood Disorder
A category of mental health conditions, including depression and bipolar disorder, in which a person's emotional state is significantly and persistently disrupted.
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Professional Title:

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Counseling Psychologist
A psychologist who helps people with everyday life challenges (relationships, work stress, adjustment) as well as mental health conditions.

Qualifications

University of Roehampton

University of Sussex

Registrations

Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA)

Counseling Psychologist

Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC)

Counseling Psychologist

University of Hertfordshire/British Psychological Society

Counseling Psychologist

Service Area

London

In-person & Online

London, Greater London

United Kingdom