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About Jael Ribeiro — integrative therapist, Wrexham & online
A warm, empathic space to be heard.
I'm Jael. I offer online therapy and counselling for adults in English and Portuguese. I work with people who feel stuck in cycles of binge eating, anxiety, emotional overwhelm, neurodivergence or grief — and who are ready to feel less stuck, and to move towards feeling more calm, confident and connected to themselves.
About me
How I work
Clients tell me I'm warm, approachable, professional and a good listener. I work collaboratively to discover your unique needs and goals, and I aim to provide a neutral space where you feel heard, understood, and clear on how to move forward.
I believe in the healing power of the therapeutic relationship, where, with acceptance, empathy and attunement present, change can happen. In situations where you have a preference for cognitive or coaching tools, this becomes a collaborative process where we’ll explore your thoughts, feelings and beliefs. My work is trauma-informed, shame-informed and neurodivergent-affirming throughout.
I believe meaningful change happens when we understand both the mind and the body, and learn to respond to ourselves with more compassion.
Therapy is not about fixing you ...
It's about meeting you where you are and supporting you to understand yourself more clearly. This includes your thoughts, feelings, and the patterns of behaviour that have shaped your life so far.
Together, we work towards greater self-understanding, self-compassion and emotional regulation, and a stronger sense of safety, freedom and confidence so that meaningful, lasting change becomes possible.
I invite you to come to counselling with curiosity and an open mind.
Accreditations
NCPS Senior Accredited Member
BACP Registered Member
DBS Certificate (up to date)
ICO Registered
NCPS Ethical Framework
Specialisms
Anxiety & Overwhelm
Binge Eating & Disordered Eating
Neurodivergence (ADHD, Autism & AuDHD)
PMDD
Bereavement & Loss
Languages
English
Portuguese
My Approach
Integrative and holistic
I'm an integrative therapist, which means I believe a range of therapeutic tools serves clients better than any single approach in isolation. My core way of working is person-centred: therapy is led by you, your pace, and what feels most important.
Person-centred
Client-centred and relational. Therapy shaped around you, your pace, and what matters most.
Nervous system regulation
Supporting emotional balance through an understanding of the body's stress response.
CBT principles
Exploring thoughts, beliefs and behavioural patterns in a structured but flexible way.
Coaching principles
Goal-oriented tools to help you move forward and build on your strengths.
Somatic tools & EFT
EFT (tapping) and body-based approaches to support the mind-body connection.
Trauma & shame informed
A consistent thread throughout all work — particularly important for eating, neurodivergence and bereavement.
What makes therapy work
The quality of the therapeutic relationship
In my experience, both as a therapist and as a client, I've come to realise that good therapy isn't only about techniques. It's about the quality of the therapeutic relationship.
This means offering a safe space where you feel safe enough to share what really matters to you. When acceptance, safety, attunement and support are present enough within the relationship, deeper and lasting change becomes possible.
You don't need to have everything figured out before you begin.
If something here resonates and you feel I might be the right therapist to support you, you're very welcome to get in touch.
Professional Background
Qualifications & training
I hold a Diploma in Counselling, a Diploma in Eating Disorders and have completed advanced training in bereavement support, including with Cruse Bereavement Support. My work is also informed by ongoing training in anxiety, neurodivergence, nervous system regulation and trauma-informed approaches.
I'm a Senior Accredited Member of the NCPS and I adhere to the NCPS ethical framework. I hold an up-to-date DBS certificate and am registered with the ICO.
Qualifications
Membership & Registrations
Ongoing Training