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Rooted to Being

Where the body remembers, the psyche speaks, and the self returns to ground.

Integrative Psychotherapeutic Counselling for the Whole Self.

To make space making space for the expression for the wholeness of our being, what is alive within you, we may use writing, metaphor, image making, sand tray (somatics) as vital tools to explore more deeply— your emotions and psyche as it feels right. Our work involves understanding and breaking through the weight of "stuck" defensive patterns—whether inherited or conditioned—that hold us back so that you can be author of your story (rather than a bystander), take up space, hold up boundaries and express yourself authentically . By bringing awareness and integrating fragment parts of Self, once suppressed or disallowed while growing up, we expand the capacity for a fully vivid, centered presence in the here and now.

An integrative therapeutic container honoring the complexity of the human experience neurodivergence. intersectionality and intergenerational stories. By weaving talking therapy with somatic intelligence and unconscious exploration, we work together creatively (verbally and non-verbally) through the layers of trauma and stuck patterns to cultivate a state of grounded resilience, authenticity and true psychological freedom.

Integrative Psychotherapy for the Whole Self.

❋ Integrative Counselling

We integrate methods to access the "archaeology of the self," adapting to your unique mapping and journey. By weaving relational talking therapy with somatic arts and psyche exploration, we create a bridge to the unconscious—connecting all lived times to access and externalize what words alone cannot reach.

❋ Creative Approach

Life’s challenges often take us to places where words feel too small. Through somatic creative methods (image, word, embodiment) we’ll gently explore the parts of you that long to be seen and heard. Together, we’ll create a bridge between what’s inside and the world around you. You are welcome here, just as you are — with all your imperfections. 

- Diploma in Integrative Counselling using the Arts

❋ Therapeutic Coaching

A deep-dive clinical relationship. We use a Psychodynamic lens to understand the roots of your challenges, while utilizing Integrative Arts and Somatic tools to process trauma that is stored below the level of

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Our values

Whether we are working through trauma, anxiety, depression, or a sense of disconnection, my goal is to facilitate a return to your True Self, honoring the multitudes within your being. In this intersectional and neurodiverse space, we work at your own pace to root your life in sovereignty, centered presence, and authentic expression.

Sovereign Freedom

The Deep Self

A BACP-accredited practice of clinical integrity, providing the secure, nurturing container necessary for deep transformation within a relationship of clear, mutual boundaries.

Respecting an intersectional mosaic of diverse multicultural lived experiences, where every history is seen within its context and intergenerational patterns.

Intertwining talking therapy with somatic processes and psyche exploration as a bridge to the true self; moving from a survival state toward conscious, grounded freedom of choice and resilience.

Navigating trauma and psychological challenges through an intertwining of somatic wisdom, unconscious exploration, and relational depth.

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Belonging

Therapy doesn’t just help:

  • Anxiety

  • Depression

  • Grief

  • Self-confident, self-esteem

  • Neurodivergency

  • Your journey of individuation

  • Self-acceptance of all of your parts

  • The shadow self

  • Practices for centering and reducing anxiety

But it also explores

CLIENT TESTEMONIAL

“It’s strange to say but I’m happy. It felt like I found a missing piece of the puzzle. And I finally felt I feel into place.“

“The curious paradox is that when I accept myself just as I am, then I change.”

CARL ROGERS

Testemonials

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  • "I felt finally in touch with my shame and I couldn't go back anymore..."

    Combines traditional talk therapy with mind-body-feeling expression through art-making. Gentle, projective, creative techniques, starting from an image, music, gesture, clay, writing, puppetry, movement or other creative activities to explore your internal world and parts dialogue with the support of the therapist empathic listening and witnessing.

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    - H.W

  • "This is the first relationship ending that doesn't hurt."

    Combines therapy and coaching approaches to help you expand self-awareness, inner resourcing and freedom of choice — transcending outdated or externally given self-constructs and limiting beliefs. Outcomes include enhanced emotional communication, self-acceptance and resilience which leads to greater clarity, renewed meanings and purpose in life.

    - H.W

  • "How art-therapy has helped me"

    Helps uncover and process hidden emotions using creativity as a vehicle and safe container. Words, play, sand, drama, sound, or allow feelings to be expressed and access what words cannot, providing relief. Sessions may include both talking and creative activities, with the choice to engage in creative tools always left to the individual. No artistic skill is needed to benefit from this.

    - M.F

  • Expressive Art Group

    In the Creative Connection process participants explore a sequence of art experiences expressing their feelings non-verbally from the felt-body experience, that leads them into their inner realms. A sacred space emerges through collective, side-by-side inner experiencing, where each person becomes safer to freely express themselves. 

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About

Rita Cotrim

Integrative counsellor using the Arts

I support individuals move from psychologic distress and an overwhelmed nervous system toward a balanced inner life, enhanced by the enjoyments of greater choice and meaning. My practice is built on the belief that while we often process life through our thoughts, our truest potential for resilience resides at the intersection of body-mind-soul, bridging the conscious and unconscious, acknowledging our whole being, intersectionalities, intergenerational patterns as well as each person uniqueness.

My foundation is a robust five-year Master’s in Clinical Psychology (ISPA, Lisbon, 2003) and my Integrative and psychoterapeutic developed has been enabled by the rigorous ethically Diploma in Integrative Counselling Using the Arts awarded by the Institute for Arts in Therapy and Education (IATE) in London (Integrative Arts Psychotherapy MA). As a BACP-accredited counsellor, I provide a secure container of integrity and safety, allowing for deep transformation.

❋ MA Clinical Psychology 
❋ PGDip Integrative Arts Psychotherapy