Luisvet Barragans Villarroel
Compassionate bilingual counsellor for anxiety and life change
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About Luisvet
Luisvet Barragans Villarroel helps people facing parenting strain, low self-esteem, career uncertainty, stress and anxiety. She also supports those dealing with depression, trauma and abuse, ADHD and eating-related concerns. Luisvet works in English and Spanish and is based in the United Kingdom.
She holds BACP registration, which is shown as BACP in her credentials. Her style is warm and non-judgemental. Sessions focus on listening first and then finding practical ways forward.
Background and approach
She uses a mix of talking, reflecting and gentle challenge so people can try new ways of coping. Luisvet draws on a range of psychological approaches to suit different needs. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, mindfulness and client-centred work are commonly used to help manage anxiety, stress and unhelpful thinking.
Psychodynamic ideas and existential questions can help when people want to understand repeated patterns or find more meaning in life. She aims to help people develop clearer boundaries, better communication and healthier routines. Conversations often include small, practical steps to try between sessions and review what worked.
The pace is matched to each person so progress feels manageable rather than rushed. Starting therapy with her involves a straightforward first contact and a brief matching process. She supports people through the early stages of change and helps them build coping skills for everyday life.
At a glance
- Years practising
- 3
- Registered with
- BACP
- Registration number
- 410324
- Languages
- English, Spanish
- Approaches include
- Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Existential Therapy
- How sessions happen
- Online, by video, phone or messages
Details are as listed on Luisvet's public professional profile. You can check any number with the professional body.
What Luisvet works with
Everything Luisvet lists, in their own terms.
- Parenting issues
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Stress, Anxiety
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Eating disorders
- Depression
- ADHD
- Abandonment
- Attachment issues
- Blended family issues
- Body image
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Communication problems
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Eating and food-related issues
- Emptiness
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Fertility issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Immigration issues
- Infidelity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Midlife crisis
- Multicultural concerns
- Postpartum depression
- Post-traumatic stress
- Pregnancy and childbirth
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches Luisvet lists
- Client-Centred Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
- Existential Therapy
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Solution-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 Luisvet works online
Deciding which approach to use is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with the person to identify goals and try methods that fit their needs and preferences. It is normal to explore more than one approach until the best fit emerges.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so please confirm current session options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions around work, childcare or travel, and it can reduce time spent commuting. Some people prefer shorter check-ins by phone when they need a quick catch-up, while others find video sessions allow fuller conversation and visual connection. Registered or accredited professionals can help choose how to structure sessions so they suit everyday life and commitments.
Questions and answers
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She supports people with parenting challenges, self-esteem, career concerns, stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and eating-related issues among others.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her approach is client-centred and empathetic, focusing on listening first. She combines reflection with practical steps to try between sessions.
How much experience does she have?
She has three years of professional experience working as a counsellor with a range of concerns.
What credentials and where is she based?
Her listed credential is BACP and she practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.
Can international clients schedule with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin sessions with her?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.
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