May Ann Bravo

May Ann Bravo is a trainee counsellor registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). She has completed a Level 3 Certificate in Counselling and is currently working towards a Diploma in Integrative Counselling at The Awareness Centre. May Ann supports NHS clients through The Awareness Centre’s counselling service in Lambeth and is developing her clinical experience with adults experiencing a range of emotional and psychological difficulties. She follows an integrative counselling approach, tailoring therapy to each client’s individual needs and drawing on different therapeutic skills to support clients in exploring their experiences, gaining insight, and developing practical approaches to manage life’s pressures.

May Ann offers a warm, non-judgemental, and inclusive space where clients can explore their feelings, thoughts, and different perspectives at their own pace. Her approach is collaborative and client-centred, supporting individuals to develop greater self-awareness, build resilience, and make meaningful changes in their lives. She works with clients experiencing stress, anxiety, depression, overwhelm, and challenges related to family or workplace life. May Ann is trained in CBT-based techniques to support clients experiencing panic attacks and generalised anxiety, and she integrates these skills alongside her broader therapeutic approach where appropriate. She believes in helping clients see the bigger picture in their lives and supports them in developing healthier coping strategies, navigating life transitions, and finding ways to manage difficult emotions.

Before beginning her counselling training, May Ann spent over 25 years working in the corporate sector, holding leadership roles in Transformation and Change. This experience continues to inform her counselling practice, giving her a strong understanding of workplace pressures, change, and the challenges of balancing professional responsibilities with family life. Having lived and worked across Asia, North America, Australia, and Europe, May Ann brings a broad cultural perspective and is sensitive to the challenges of identity, belonging, and adapting to different environments. She is committed to creating a therapeutic space where clients from all backgrounds feel respected, valued, and heard. May Ann also brings personal experience of supporting family members with neurodivergent traits and dementia, further strengthening her compassionate and understanding approach. Alongside her counselling work, she is a mediator and coach with a local charity, bringing further experience of supporting people through challenges and transitions.