Raphaela Fontenelle

With over 6 years of clinical experience, Raphaela is a compassionate Clinical Psychologist and Psychotherapist who views therapy as a journey of growth and self-discovery. She describes her approach as warm, empathetic, and attuned to creating a safe, supportive space where clients can feel understood.

In therapy, Raphaela walks beside you, helping untangle complex emotions and hidden thoughts that may have been forgotten, suppressed, or overlooked. She has a broad range of experience, having worked in both NHS services and private practice, and is skilled in supporting individuals facing challenges with anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, ageing, abusive relationships, miscarriage, and HIV.

Raphaela brings a deep appreciation for the creative arts, particularly in the realm of music and movement. With personal experience in conscious dance practices like 5 Rhythms, OpenFloor, and Ecstatic Dance, she believes that the mind and body are inseparable. This holistic understanding drives her commitment to integrating creativity, art, and movement into therapy as powerful tools for deeper self-connection and enhanced engagement with the world.

As a foreigner in the UK who has lived in diverse cultures across Brazil, France, Canada, and Greece, Raphaela brings a multicultural, open-minded, and non-judgmental perspective to her work. Raphaela offers sessions in English, Portuguese and French.

If you’d like to explore your reasons for seeking therapy and clarify your goals, reach out to arrange an initial session—therapy can be a powerful starting point.