Gorazd Valjavec, BACP

Gorazd Valjavec is a BACP-registered counsellor practicing from his home in London, United Kingdom, offering online counselling that adapts to each person he works with. He frames his work around honesty, integrity and human connection, creating a reflective and empathetic space where people can consider their options and move forward at their own pace. He describes the client as the expert of their own life and focuses on listening closely to what matters to each individual so sessions meet them where they are.

Gorazd believes that therapeutic change grows from feeling understood, accepted and genuinely cared for, especially during difficult moments. Empathy and connectedness are central to his practice, and he uses an integrative approach that draws on several therapeutic models to suit each client’s needs. This approach pays attention to how a person’s past influences their present choices, helping to deepen self-understanding and encourage greater self-acceptance.

In session he invites creative ways of exploring experience, including storytelling, photography, music and dreams, and he places appreciation of cultural background at the heart of the work. As a therapist he tailors the pace and focus of sessions so people can develop insight and practical ways to engage with life again. BACP stands for the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, indicating professional registration in the UK.

Approaches that guide online therapeutic work

Gorazd uses Attachment-Based Therapy to explore how early relationships shape current emotional patterns; this approach helps people understand recurring fears around closeness, trust and abandonment and can be useful for relationship and attachment concerns. He also draws on Client-Centered Therapy, offering a non-judgemental, empathetic space where the client’s experience is prioritized and the therapist follows the client’s pace to build insight and self-acceptance. In addition he employs Emotionally-Focused Therapy to help identify and work through intense feelings in relational contexts, supporting couples and individuals to change unhelpful interaction patterns and strengthen connection.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative part of the work. Gorazd will discuss options with each person, tailoring methods to the client’s needs, goals and preferences so the therapeutic path fits the individual rather than forcing a single model.

Online therapy with Gorazd is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging, providing flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to access therapy from different locations and to maintain continuity of care when life changes or travel make in-person meetings difficult. Licensed professionals and therapists can adapt techniques effectively in online formats to support progress and practical coping strategies.