Edinson Zapata Castrillon
Practical, respectful therapy focused on strengths
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About Edinson
Edinson Zapata Castrillon welcomes people who are feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, low mood or struggles with addiction. He introduces a calm, direct style and encourages clients to recognise their own strengths. He writes in plain language and aims to make the first steps into therapy feel manageable and clear.
He believes each person knows their story best and that therapy is a collaborative process. Sessions focus on practical ways to reduce distress and build confidence, while also looking at patterns that keep problems repeating.
Background and approach
He works in English and Spanish and brings four years of professional experience in the United Kingdom. His clinical approach draws on attachment-based ideas, client-centred listening and emotionally-focused work. That means attention to how relationships affect feelings, a respectful, non-judgemental listening stance, and a focus on emotions that matter in everyday life.
He also uses mindfulness and existential perspectives when helpful to examine meaning and present-moment experience. Areas he commonly addresses include stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, and drug and alcohol addiction. He also pays attention to issues such as self-esteem, abandonment and attachment concerns, codependency, body image and family of origin problems.
Edinson encourages people to move at a pace that feels right for them. He asks simple questions and helps shape goals together. To begin, people follow the site's Start Therapy steps and complete a short matching questionnaire before booking sessions.
At a glance
- Years practising
- 4
- Registered with
- BACP
- Registration number
- 393888
- Languages
- English, Spanish
- Approaches include
- Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
- How sessions happen
- Online, by video, phone or messages
Details are as listed on Edinson's public professional profile. You can check any number with the professional body.
What Edinson works with
Everything Edinson lists, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- Trauma and abuse
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Abandonment
- Attachment issues
- Avoidant personality
- Body image
- Codependency
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Dissociation
- Domestic violence
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Emptiness
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Immigration issues
- Infidelity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Multicultural concerns
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Post-traumatic stress
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Sex addiction
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Sexual dysfunction
- Sexuality
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches Edinson lists
- Attachment-Based Therapy
- Client-Centred Therapy
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
- Existential Therapy
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each counsellor names and does not check training records.
How Edinson works online
Choosing the right approach is part of therapy. He aims to collaborate on which methods fit best with a person's goals, preferences and life circumstances. That choice can be reviewed and adjusted as sessions progress so the work stays useful and relevant.
The biography does not specify which online formats are used, so please confirm current session options before booking. Online work can make therapy easier to fit into a busy week, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when that helps, while still focusing on feelings, relationship patterns and practical coping skills. Registered or accredited professionals often adapt exercises, guided mindfulness and emotionally-focused conversations to work well in remote sessions.
Questions and answers
What kinds of difficulties does this counsellor help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, and addictions. He also addresses related concerns such as self-esteem, body image, codependency and family of origin issues.
What is his therapeutic style like?
He combines respectful, client-centred listening with attachment and emotionally-focused approaches. Sessions tend to focus on feelings, relationship patterns and practical steps people can use day to day.
How much experience does he have?
He has four years of professional work experience in the United Kingdom supporting people with anxiety, depression, addictions and related concerns.
What credentials and location are listed for this therapist?
He is listed with BACP and practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish, and he accepts international clients.
What session formats are offered?
The original biography does not specify session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with this counsellor?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
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