Azora Guimarães

Azora Guimarães is a therapist based in the United Kingdom with three years of clinical experience supporting people affected by abuse, trauma, rape, grooming and other difficult life events.

She works with individuals to process the aftermath of sexual assault, domestic abuse and childhood neglect, helping them cope with grief, loss and loneliness as well as difficulties such as eating disorders, parenting challenges and the impact of diagnoses like ADHD, autism, anxiety or PTSD.

Her experience working with university students has reinforced the value of having steady, non-judgmental support when life feels overwhelming or confusing. In sessions she explores ongoing difficulties that affect day-to-day living, builds practical coping strategies and creates a safe space for making sense of painful experiences.

Beyond trauma work, Azora addresses questions of identity and belonging. In 2023 she delivered a workshop titled “The Complexity of Skin Colour” and has since supported people dealing with workplace racism, parents navigating difficult conversations with their children, and those seeking tools and resources to build resilience while responding to everyday microaggressions.

She also volunteers with Women’s Aid as a counsellor and phone buddy, supporting people who are living with or recovering from domestic abuse, childhood trauma or sexual violence. One-to-one work can include navigating the effects of court proceedings and the complexities that follow experiences such as motherhood, abortion or miscarriage.

Drawing on a background in coaching, personal training and neuro-linguistic programming (NLP), Azora helps people who struggle with food or body image move toward a healthier relationship with themselves. Her 12-week reflective booklet is used alongside therapy to support shifts in attitudes to food and to foster a more positive body image.

Couples come to her when they want to strengthen connection or to work through betrayals, resentment or the aftermath of painful events such as miscarriages or traumatic births. She supports partners in rebuilding intimacy, deepening emotional connection, managing cultural differences and making decisions about family life, offering guidance whether the aim is to grow stronger together or to explore separation.

At the heart of her practice is a belief that healing is possible. Trauma can feel like a jigsaw puzzle with pieces scattered and unclear; Azora stands beside people as they bring those pieces together, offering steady support, coping techniques and emotional strategies to help them find a way forward.

If someone is unsure whether she is the right fit, Azora suggests trying a session to see if her approach meets their needs. She aims to be a steady pillar of support while clients work through trauma, worry and fear and build toward a better future.