Mirlene Santos

Mirlene Santos is a qualified Integrative Counsellor with a BSc in Counselling and Coaching, specializing in Psychosexual Therapy. She is a registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (MBACP) and is working towards accreditation with the College of Sexual and Relationship Therapists (COSRT). With experience in NHS and educational settings, Mirlene has supported individuals navigating abuse, trauma, anxiety, depression, grief, relational challenges, and intimacy concerns. She provides psychosexual therapy through The Awareness Centre’s Low-Cost Counselling Service in Tooting, offering a confidential, supportive, and non-judgmental space for clients to explore intimacy-related challenges.

She tailors therapy to each client’s needs by integrating , Psychodynamic Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness-Based Therapy, and Psychoeducation, helping clients develop self-awareness, emotional resilience, and deeper connections in their relationships. Mirlene believes therapy is a collaborative and transformative process, empowering clients to break free from limiting patterns, rebuild emotional and physical intimacy, and cultivate fulfilling relationships. By combining scientific knowledge with emotional depth, she ensures therapy is adaptable to both short-term goals and deeper therapeutic exploration.

With a diverse professional background spanning health, beauty, and retail management, Mirlene has worked extensively with individuals from various cultural backgrounds, identities, and belief systems. This experience has enriched her understanding of how personal history, societal influences, and emotional well-being shape our lives and relationships.