Fausto Larenza

Fausto Larenza is a trainee counsellor and a student member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). He is currently completing an Advanced Diploma in Integrative Counselling at The Awareness Centre and works with online clients through The Awareness Centre’s NHS Lambeth Counselling Service. Fausto holds a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology and is developing his clinical experience supporting clients with a range of emotional and psychological difficulties. His integrative training allows him to draw on different therapeutic approaches, adapting his way of working to each client’s individual experiences, needs, and goals. He is committed to creating a therapeutic relationship grounded in respect, confidentiality, and the BACP ethical framework.

Fausto offers a space free from judgement, where authenticity and openness guide the therapeutic journey. He believes each person should feel comfortable shaping their own process, creating their own language, and expressing their unique way of understanding themselves and the world around them. He supports clients in exploring their creativity, connecting with their strengths, and gently working through areas that may need care and attention, always alongside them. Fausto understands that therapy can feel daunting, whether it is a person’s first session or they have previous experience, and he aims to make the process feel accessible, human, and grounded in understanding. Alongside offering sessions in English, Fausto also provides therapy in Spanish, recognising the importance of language and cultural expression within the therapeutic relationship.

With over 10 years of living in the UK, Fausto brings a depth of lived experience shaped by personal and professional transitions. His background in corporate environments, including HR, recruitment, and talent management, has given him insight into people’s inner worlds within wider systems, including the pressures of performance, identity, and change. Through his volunteering experience supporting diverse communities, including migrants, neurodivergent individuals, and LGBTQ+ people, he has developed an understanding of the challenges people may face during vulnerable or transformative stages of life. As a migrant himself, Fausto understands the emotional and psychological layers involved in adapting to new environments and rebuilding a sense of belonging. His approach is grounded in empathy and curiosity, supporting clients in making sense of transitions, reconnecting with their inner resources, and rediscovering their resilience. He works collaboratively with clients to explore possibilities for growth and support them in moving towards the version of themselves they wish to become.