{"id":558,"date":"2021-03-06T12:43:16","date_gmt":"2021-03-06T12:43:16","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/lurdes-hope-uk.stackstaging.com\/?page_id=2"},"modified":"2026-04-09T10:21:19","modified_gmt":"2026-04-09T09:21:19","slug":"sample-page","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.lurdes-hope.uk\/pt\/","title":{"rendered":"Counselling and Psychotherapy in Richmond, West London"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; background_image=&#8221;https:\/\/www.lurdes-hope.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/richmond2.jpg&#8221; parallax=&#8221;on&#8221; parallax_method=&#8221;off&#8221; bottom_divider_style=&#8221;arrow&#8221; bottom_divider_color=&#8221;#FFFFFF&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;||150px||false|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; background_color=&#8221;rgba(255,255,255,0.66)&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;35px|15px|35px|15px|true|true&#8221; border_radii=&#8221;on|20px|20px|20px|20px&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; header_text_color=&#8221;#000000&#8243; text_orientation=&#8221;center&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;||10px||false|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h1>Counselling and Psychotherapy<br \/>\nin Kew and Richmond<\/h1>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_divider color=&#8221;#9d9d02&#8243; divider_weight=&#8221;3px&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; width=&#8221;200px&#8221; max_width=&#8221;200px&#8221; module_alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;||10px||false|false&#8221; animation_style=&#8221;slide&#8221; animation_direction=&#8221;right&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_divider][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; text_text_color=&#8221;#000000&#8243; text_font_size=&#8221;19px&#8221; text_orientation=&#8221;center&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]My name is Lurdes Hope and I offer Integrative counselling and psychotherapy to adults and university students in the Kew and Richmond areas.<br \/>\nI&#8217;m bilingual and I can support you in both English and Portuguese.[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_button button_url=&#8221;#body&#8221; button_text=&#8221;Learn More&#8221; button_alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;|2em||2em|false|true&#8221; box_shadow_style=&#8221;preset3&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_button][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; module_id=&#8221;body&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row column_structure=&#8221;1_2,1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; custom_padding__hover=&#8221;|||&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;||10px||false|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2>Professional Counsellor and Pyschotherapist<\/h2>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_divider color=&#8221;#9d9d02&#8243; divider_weight=&#8221;3px&#8221; admin_label=&#8221;Divider&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; width=&#8221;200px&#8221; max_width=&#8221;200px&#8221; module_alignment=&#8221;left&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;||10px||false|false&#8221; animation_style=&#8221;slide&#8221; animation_direction=&#8221;right&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_divider][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]I believe that everyone is valuable and we all deserve love and respect. However, sometimes we may doubt ourselves. At certain points in our lives, when there is change or crisis, our minds can become full of negative thoughts from the past and concerns about the future. <\/p>\n<p>Some thoughts and feelings may become too much for one person only. As a counsellor, I\u2019ll work with you to help you to make progress and learn to live in the present moment. This will enable you to manage your feelings and emotions, and shape your future.[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;||10px||false|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3>Integrative Counselling<\/h3>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_divider color=&#8221;#9d9d02&#8243; divider_weight=&#8221;3px&#8221; admin_label=&#8221;Divider&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; width=&#8221;200px&#8221; max_width=&#8221;200px&#8221; module_alignment=&#8221;left&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;||10px||false|false&#8221; animation_style=&#8221;slide&#8221; animation_direction=&#8221;right&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_divider][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]You are a unique individual and as we embark on counselling, my approach will be adapted to your needs. I\u2019ve trained in Integrative counselling and psychotherapy, where I learned about many different approaches to therapy. This means that when you come to see me, I can tap into my broad experience and training, and support you in a way that works for you.[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/www.lurdes-hope.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/therapyroom.jpg&#8221; alt=&#8221;Professional Counsellor and Pyschotherapist&#8221; title_text=&#8221;Professional Counsellor and Pyschotherapist&#8221; align=&#8221;center&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; box_shadow_style=&#8221;preset3&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;||10px||false|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3>A safe space to talk<\/h3>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_divider color=&#8221;#9d9d02&#8243; divider_weight=&#8221;3px&#8221; admin_label=&#8221;Divider&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; width=&#8221;200px&#8221; max_width=&#8221;200px&#8221; module_alignment=&#8221;left&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;||10px||false|false&#8221; animation_style=&#8221;slide&#8221; animation_direction=&#8221;right&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_divider][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]One of the first things I\u2019ll explain in our counselling sessions is that I won\u2019t judge you. As a counsellor, I bring empathy, sensitivity and kindness to the room as we discuss whatever challenges you may be facing. I\u2019m here to help you explore what\u2019s at the core of your feelings, take charge of your decisions, manage how you feel and become more resilient.[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_button button_url=&#8221;https:\/\/www.lurdes-hope.uk\/contact\/&#8221; button_text=&#8221;Contact Lurdes&#8221; button_alignment=&#8221;left&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;|2em||2em|false|true&#8221; box_shadow_style=&#8221;preset3&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_button][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; background_color=&#8221;#f5f5fa&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; 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[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_button button_url=&#8221;https:\/\/www.lurdes-hope.uk\/contact\/&#8221; button_text=&#8221;Contact Lurdes&#8221; button_alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;|2em||2em|false|true&#8221; box_shadow_style=&#8221;preset3&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_button][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; module_id=&#8221;body&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; text_orientation=&#8221;center&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;||10px||false|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2>Who is Lurdes Hope?<\/h2>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_divider color=&#8221;#9d9d02&#8243; divider_weight=&#8221;3px&#8221; admin_label=&#8221;Divider&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; width=&#8221;200px&#8221; max_width=&#8221;200px&#8221; module_alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;||10px||false|false&#8221; animation_style=&#8221;slide&#8221; animation_direction=&#8221;right&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_divider][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221; text_orientation=&#8221;center&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]I grew up in Portugal and moved to the UK in 1993, so I\u2019m fluent in both English and Portuguese, and I know what it&#8217;s like to feel like an outsider. I trained to be an interpreter and I was a high achiever, working for organisations such as the Metropolitan Police Service and Her Majesty&#8217;s Court Service.<\/p>\n<p>Everything changed when I ruptured a ligament and cartilage in my knee. Following reconstructive surgery I was disabled and suffered with chronic pain.<\/p>\n<p>This taught me what it\u2019s like to live with both emotional and physical pain, how to slow life down, make significant changes in my life and build resilience. 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