Otavia Pires de Camargo , BACP

Otavia Pires de Camargo brings a decade of experience to her therapeutic work, blending creative beginnings with a steady focus on emotional healing and personal growth. Her path into therapy started with training in Art Therapy, which sparked an enduring interest in how expressive and embodied practices can support psychological change. Over the years she has expanded her skill set to include mindfulness, compassion-focused techniques, and breathwork aimed at calming the nervous system and strengthening the mind-body connection.

Her practice is informed by early childhood development, attachment theory, and trauma-focused approaches, and she offers a warm, collaborative, client-centered space where self-awareness and healing are cultivated. She values helping people respond rather than react to stress, exploring how thoughts, emotions, and bodily states interrelate and how integration of these aspects can support greater balance. Otavia draws on a range of clinical methods and a decade-long meditation practice to bring grounded presence and gentle inquiry to each session.

She also integrates philosophical perspectives and an appreciation of the natural world into her work, viewing psychology and ancient wisdom as complementary sources of insight. Otavia holds BACP accreditation - membership of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy - and she is not currently accepting new clients. Her practice supports people facing challenges such as anxiety, trauma, relationship difficulties, grief, self-esteem concerns, ADHD, addictions, and caregiving stress.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Practice

Otavia draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Attachment-Based Therapy in her online work. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice and accept difficult thoughts and feelings while identifying personal values to guide meaningful action - it can be useful for anxiety, stress, and coping with life changes. Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on early relational patterns and the ways those patterns influence current relationships and emotional responses - it is helpful for people experiencing attachment issues, relationship difficulties, and intimacy-related concerns.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Otavia works collaboratively with clients to identify what fits best for their needs, goals, and preferences. She tailors techniques and pacing based on each person’s history and the challenges they bring to therapy.

Online therapy with Otavia offers practical flexibility - sessions can take place by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging - which makes it easier to access consistent support across different time zones and circumstances. Working remotely allows licensed professionals to maintain continuity of care, adapt session styles, and integrate mindfulness and breathwork practices into the format that suits each client best.