About Me
About Me
Hello, I’m Elodie De-Souza, founder of DAP and lead practitioner at Empowerment Counselling, Coaching and Consultation Services.
With over 10 years of clinical counselling experience and 20+ years supporting children, young people, adults, and families especially those from diverse and disadvantaged backgrounds. I provide compassionate counselling, coaching and consultation services. I work with individuals and professionals, helping them navigate life transitions, relationship challenges, workplace stress, leadership development, and team wellbeing.
My Story
I come from a rich multicultural heritage French, Nigerian, Beninese, Portuguese, and Brazilian and have lived in the UK for over 40 years. Growing up as the middle child of 13 siblings and moving frequently during childhood gave me a deep understanding of relationship dynamics, identity, and resilience. These personal experiences shape how I hold space for clients navigating emotional struggles, change, and complex relational dynamics.
My Approach
I use an integrative, client-centred approach, combining psychodynamic, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), person-centred, and solution-focused therapies to create a tailored plan that suits your unique needs.
Empathy, warmth, and genuineness are central to my practice. I create a safe, non-judgmental environment where you feel heard and understood from your perspective fostering self-awareness, emotional growth, and positive change.
My approach is trauma-informed and culturally sensitive, honouring your background, values, and life context as we work together towards healing, resilience, and empowerment.
Clinical approaches:
Psychodynamic, Attachment-Based Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy(CBT), Person-Centred Therapy and Solution-Focused Therapy.
Additional areas of focus:
Family conflicts, Trauma and abuse, Grief, Intimacy-related issues, Sleeping disorders, Anger management, Career difficulties, Depression, Compassion fatigue, Abandonment, Attachment issues, Avoidant personality, Blended family issues, Codependency, Commitment issues, Communication problems, Control issues, Divorce and separation, Family problems, Fatherhood issues, Forgiveness, Isolation/loneliness, Life purpose, Self-love, Social anxiety and phobia, Women's issues, Workplace issues, Young adult issue
Professional Experience: 10 years in Practice:
Specialist area:
Relationships
Anxiety
Depression
Parenting Issues
Self-Esteem
Motivation
Coping with life changes
Family Conflict
Stress
Divorce
Seperation
What We Offer
At DAP, we provide:
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One-to-one counselling (children, young people and adults)
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Couples counselling
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Life and wellbeing coaching
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Reflective consultations for separation and divorced individuals, professionals and teams.
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Group facilitation and workshops
We offer counselling, coaching, and consultation services with a focus on supporting children, young people, and adults facing mental health challenges, such as anxiety, depression, stress and emotional difficulties, adults also facing separation & divorce.
We work remotely via phone and online sessions, bringing over 25 years of combined experience in mental health and community support. An integrative therapist with deep cultural insights and a strong commitment to working with individuals, couples and groups.
Qualifications
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MA in Psychology
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BA in Education Studies with Health Studies
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Level 5 Diploma in CBT
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CPCAB Level 4 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling
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Certified Early Years Practitioner
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Registered and Accredited Member of the National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society (NCPS), committed to ethical and professional standards.
At DAP, we’re passionate about helping you reconnect with your strengths, navigate change with confidence, and create lasting personal, relational, and professional growth. Healing and growth are possible for everyone, with the right support, at the right time.
Credentials information
NCPS Therapist - Accredited Member (MNCPS Accred) #NCS21-00084