Diana Borsa: Trainee Integrative Therapist & Coach

Diana Borsa:

Trainee Integrative Therapist & Coach (BACP student member

Hello, my name is Diana Borsa and I am a trainee integrative therapist & coach working in the low-cost therapy and counselling service at HQ Therapy Rooms in Haggerston, Hackney, London E8.

My approach:
I believe therapy can provide a rich medium for self-discovery that ultimately enables growth and change in individuals. I aim to provide a safe, confidential, non-judgemental space for clients to be themselves and explore freely and openly their difficulties and challenges.

I like to work on self-awareness, acceptance and compassion, as I believe these to be decisive prerequisites to change.

To better support each individual and their unique experience, I integrate techniques from different modalities. In particular, I draw heavily on humanistic approaches, especially person-centred principles and existentialism.

What this actually means is that I believe each person is capable of change & incredible growth, given the right conditions, and we could try to explore what a meaningful life/change looks like for you!

Depending on the presenting issue and your willingness, it might be helpful to look at personal history (childhood experiences, social/cultural pressures and expectations, family relationships, trauma) in so much as it informs the present.

The past can inform our current beliefs and influence (sometimes unconsciously) how we relate to ourselves and others. This can manifest in difficulties in navigating personal relationships. To explore these, I use concepts from psychodynamic theory, attachment styles, as well as transactional analysis and ACT.

Finally, to better help you implement lasting changes, I use approaches anchored in cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) principles and coaching.

These essentially support the collaborative progress of figuring out your desired change/outcome and coming up with a plan to try to move in that direction in a sustainable way.

Working together:
Time and time again, research has shown that the main factors determining the success of the therapeutic process are the client’s involvement and willingness to give this process a real go and the therapeutic relationship. You have already taken the first step by being here and considering therapy.

If this is something you would want to pursue, the next step is finding the right therapist for you! For this, we can have an initial call to understand better your needs and what brought you to therapy.

What I can help with:
I firmly believe in working with people, not with issues. Nevertheless, I understand some guidance on interests and examples of issues I could support you with might be helpful: depression, anxiety and stress, work-life balance, low-self esteem, relationship difficulties, loneliness, life transitions, and feeling stuck in life/work.

I intend to provide a warm, empathic environment for you to explore your entire experience, thoughts and beliefs.

About me:
Currently, I am doing a Masters in Integrative counselling and coaching at the University of East London (UEL). I am a student member of the British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP), following their code of ethics.

I am also an INLPTA-certified coach, with experience in personal and career development.

I also hold a doctorate in learning systems (AI). I have spent almost a decade investigating how humans and other species learn and make sense of the world around them and trying to reproduce that in artificial settings. My interest in the human mind and its inner workings and my genuine desire to help people led me to counselling.

Availability:
I am currently available for face-to-face work Sunday mornings (10 am-1 pm) and online (please enquire about availability).

Book a Low-Cost Therapy Assessment With Us

<<< If you are ready to begin therapy, click the low-cost assessment button to start your therapeutic journey. If you still feel a bit unsure about taking those first steps then don’t hesitate to contact us for some help. >>>

Clients Diana Borsa Works With

Individuals and Adults Therapy and Counselling Thumb

Individuals & Adults

Adult therapy is the most common type of talking therapy.

Therapeutic Coaching

Giving help to individuals, groups or teams with the aim to achieve positive change.

Client Issues Diana Deals With

Loneliness

Explores the emotional & psychological issues that might lead to isolation.

Work & Family Conflict Issues

Seeking resolution through short-term goal-oriented forms of counselling.

Career Counselling & Coaching

Offering people guidance with choosing, building or changing their career path.

Attachment-Based Issues

Identifying past attachment patterns & developing new healthier attachment skills.

Life Transitions

Dealing with important changes or adjustments in your life that impact you.

Lack of Self-Esteem and Self-Confidence thumb

Low Self-Esteem & Self-Confidence

Explore the roots of your low self-esteem issues & address your current symptoms.

Sex & Intimacy Issues

Addressing sexual & intimacy issues to make your sex life more pleasurable.

Relationship therapy and counselling thumb

Relationships

Exploring feelings about current & past relationships, or relationships in general.

Disabilities and Learning Difficulties thumb

Learning Difficulties & Disabilities

Helping people manage the psychological impact of these & other issues

Panic Attacks, Anxiety and Depression thumb

Stress, Panic Attacks, Anxiety & Depression

Help wellbeing & day-to-day functioning.

Gender Identity Issues

Giving you a safe space to explore & express your feelings without judgement.

Self-Harm

Helping people work on expressing their feelings in a more positive way.

Chronic Pain & Illness

Preventing a detriment to the physical & psychological well-being of the sufferer

Trauma

Helping you to talk openly & receive support about your traumatic experience.

Childhood Trauma & PTSD

Helping overcome ongoing adverse events experienced as a child.

Sexuality & Sexual Health

Helping you deal with the psychological aspects of sexual health & wellbeing.

Cultural Issues of Identity and Belonging thumb

Cultural Issues of Identity & Belonging

Helping cultural identity & diversity issues.

Motivation

Helping you set and achieve the goals that are important to you.

Therapy Modalities Diana uses With Clients

Existential Psychotherapy

Guiding people to try & find meaning & purpose in their everyday lives.

Humanistic Psychotherapy

Focusing on a you as a whole & with a core belief that humans are innately good.

What Is Counselling?

Allowing you to discuss problems & difficult feelings in a safe environment.

Transactional Analysis (TA)

Helping attain & maintain your autonomy by strengthening your Adult state.

Neuro Linguistic Programming (NLP)

Understanding the agenda of your mind.

Psychodynamic Psychotherapy

Develop self-awareness & understanding of past influences on present behaviour.

Gestalt Therapy

Focusing on the present moment to help your personal growth & balance.

Psychoanalytic Therapy

A talking therapy focusing on bringing the unconscious to the conscious mind.

cceptance and Commitment Therapy ACT header

Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT)

Taking action for your personal growth.

Life Coaching

Helping you to addresses specific issues & finding strategies to achieve your goals.

Integrative Psychotherapy

A unifying psychotherapy helping affirm the inherent value of each individual.

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy

Helping focus on practical solutions to current issues that you are experiencing.

Attachment-Based Therapy

Securing attachments to help rebuild emotionally secure relationships.

Diana Borsa – Working Hours

Monday –	N/A
Tuesday –	N/A
Wednesday –	N/A
Thursday –	N/A
Friday –	11:00 – 13:00 (online)
Sat-Sun –	10:00 – 13:00 (Sun – Face-face)

Offers client Sessions In Languages Other Than English

– Romanian (if need be)

– I understand and speak Spanish (B2 level)

Previous Therapeutic Experience

– Teaching/Mentoring (10 years+)

– Career development coach in a stressful, corporate environment.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why Should I Seek Therapy?

Many people, new to this type of help, believe that they need to be suffering from “mental illness” or serious “psychological problems”, or be in crisis in order for therapy and counselling to be appropriate for them. This is a common misconception; anyone can benefit from therapy when it comes to helping you deal with your personal feelings and problems, make positive changes in your life, and understand yourself better.

So what is therapy and counselling? If you’re new to this world then the first steps can sometimes be the most difficult. Therapy can be a very effective treatment for a whole range of personal problems covering areas from physical and emotional problems, different types of behavioural disorders, through to human sexuality issues and a host of wellbeing and complementary therapy techniques.

Any problem you have that is causing you concern, anxiety or distress is a valid and appropriate reason to reach out and find a therapist and talk to them about it. Far from something to be ashamed of, acknowledging your vulnerability and asking for help is a sign of maturity and strength.

If you feel that you have a desire and are committed to making changes in your life in order to overcome your current problems and achieve more long-term satisfaction, psychological wellbeing and personal fulfilment, then you are ready to seek therapy. We are here to help you work through a wide range of therapy issues that might be troubling you.

Will Information About Me Be Safe & Secure?

It is quite normal to be hesitant when it comes to sharing private and intimate information about yourself with a stranger. You may fear that you will receive judgment from your therapist, or that your therapist will share your details with others.

HQ Therapy Rooms takes your privacy and confidentiality very seriously. Our therapists are required to keep everything said in therapy sessions between you, just like your doctor is required to keep your records private.

For therapy to be effective, there must be unconditional trust built between you and your therapist, and this relies on a shared understanding of confidentiality. It applies to the outside world as well: it is standard practice for therapists not to acknowledge their clients if they run into them outside of the therapy rooms in order to help protect their client’s confidentiality. Read our full privacy policy for more information.

Can I Contact You For Advice About Getting Therapy?

Talking about your thoughts and feelings with a supportive therapist can often make you feel better and help you face your problems. It feels good to be listened to and to know that someone cares about you and wants to help. It is important that you find a therapist with whom you feel comfortable and can build a trusting relationship to help you make positive changes in your life.

But how do you know what type of therapy is right for you? Taking the first steps in finding the right therapist can be the biggest hurdle for newcomers, so we have made it easy. Simply get in touch with us using the low-cost help and advice form and one of our fully qualified therapists can work with you to make sure you get the right advice you need in order to receive the correct low-cost therapy and counselling services you require.

Our practitioners deal with a wide range of therapy issues using different types of therapy modalities tailored to the types of clients we work with. We also cater for people who are beset with financial difficulties, offering them services ranging from low-cost therapy and reduced-rate therapy to working with seasoned, qualified and accredited talking therapists.

Book a Low-Cost Therapy Assessment With Us

Monday-Friday	07:00 - 24:00
Saturday	09:00 - 24:00
Sunday	09:00 - 20:00