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Caroliz Perez-Acevedo, BACP

Based in the UK Online sessions

Experienced psychodynamic counsellor for parents

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Years in practice
9
Registration
BACP
Languages
English, Spanish
Focus
LGBT
Focus
Relationship issues
Focus
Trauma and abuse
About

About Caroliz

Caroliz Perez-Acevedo is a counsellor with nine years of practice in the United Kingdom and a background in psychodynamic work. She holds a BACP credential, and she blends psychodynamic ideas with mindfulness and trauma-focused approaches. Caroliz speaks English and Spanish and has broad experience supporting people facing grief, anxiety, depression, and relationship concerns.

She first trained in counselling at the University of Edinburgh and then completed an MA in Counselling at Goldsmiths, University of London, qualifying to practise in 2016.

Background and approach

Since then she has worked in mental health services across London, including roles at Mind and community organisations focused on Latin American women and local wellbeing projects. Her practice often includes people who are dealing with past trauma, eating and sleeping difficulties, addiction, and issues around self-esteem and identity.

She has considerable experience working with LGBT clients and people living with HIV, and she has developed a particular interest in parenting concerns and helping parents manage stress and emotional strain. In sessions she uses a mix of psychodynamic exploration, mindfulness techniques, and trauma-focused work, adapting the balance to what each person needs.

Caroliz also draws on somatic and movement-informed ideas when these are helpful. She offers both short-term and long-term work and provides sessions via video, phone, live chat, and text messaging. To begin, people complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule sessions according to therapist availability.

Focus areas and approaches

What Caroliz works with

Everything Caroliz lists, in their own terms. Parenting is the reason this directory exists; the rest shows what else Caroliz helps people with.

Approaches Caroliz lists

Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each counsellor names and does not check training records.

Online support

How these approaches translate to online therapy

Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple grounding and breathing practices that help reduce overwhelming feelings and improve attention. Online sessions can include guided exercises and brief practices to use between meetings and during difficult moments.

Psychodynamic Therapy focuses on patterns that repeat in relationships and emotional life. In video or phone sessions this work involves reflective conversation to uncover past influences and current reactions, helping people understand recurring struggles.

Trauma-Focused Therapy addresses the impact of past traumatic events with specific strategies to process distress and build coping skills. Online formats allow for paced, trauma-aware work that can pair talking with body-focused techniques when needed.

Choosing the right approach is collaborative. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences, and what feels manageable, then adapt the pace and methods. People are invited to give feedback so the work fits their needs.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to connect: video calls for face-to-face conversation, phone sessions for lower bandwidth or when camera use is difficult, live chat for shorter check-ins, and text messaging for ongoing support between sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, family and daily life while still accessing registered or accredited professionals who can guide the work.
Questions

Questions people ask about Caroliz

What issues does she commonly help with?

She supports people with anxiety, depression, grief, trauma and abuse, relationship and intimacy issues, and parenting-related stress. Additional areas include eating and sleeping problems, addiction, self-esteem, and career or life changes.

What is her therapeutic style like?

Her style combines psychodynamic talking work with mindfulness practices and trauma-focused techniques. Sessions tend to be exploratory, calm, and tailored to practical coping and emotional understanding.

How much clinical experience does she have?

She has nine years of experience working in mental health services and community organisations across London. That work included supporting diverse communities and people presenting with a wide range of concerns.

What credentials and location are listed?

She is listed with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, shown as BACP, and works in the United Kingdom.

Which languages are supported in sessions?

Sessions are offered in English and Spanish for people based in the United Kingdom.

What session formats are available?

She provides video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different needs and schedules.

How are sessions paid for and what do they cost?

Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions are managed through a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.

How do I begin working with her?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.

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