Rate Maria "Agustina" Tulloch

Hi, I’m Agustina.

I’m originally from Argentina but I’ve been living in England for several years now. I am an Integrative Counsellor and a registered member of the British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy.

I work alongside adults and young children (13+) and I am bilingual, so able to offer sessions in both English and Spanish.

One of my favourite anecdotes to share with clients is the one about the dying caterpillar. She thinks her life is over but, in truth. she is only beginning to spread her wings and take flight. Tough times can bring great distress, but they can also provide us with opportunities to learn and grow. I aim to explore these opportunities in my practice.

Throughout our lives, many of us learn that emotional pain equals weakness, we begin to value and strive for the appearance of perfection, burying suffering deep inside. But being vulnerable takes great courage and strength; I do not believe it should be a secret, hidden so ferociously from those around us that we can no longer connect it to our inner self. I believe that by understanding our vulnerabilities, we begin to understand our true selves.

Over time, our buried vulnerability can lead us to repeat certain behaviour. Destructive patterns of relating to ourselves, and to others, become the only way we can protect ourselves from fear.

By working together, at a pace to suit you, we will begin to observe your thoughts and actions – to start to understand your emotions, instead of pushing them away.

Many of my clients want to stop worrying about what other people think, get in touch with themselves and focus on finding out what makes them happy. My aim is to enable you to understand the impact of your past and the lessons you have learnt from it. To gain strength from experience and to embrace your flaws and vulnerabilities – to teach you how to be kinder to yourself, recognise that sometimes we all wish we had done things differently, but we can learn to let go of judgement. I often remind my clients that some people will always be a part of our story but it is us who control our destiny.

Please contact me if you would like to discuss counselling. I offer a safe, confidential space to explore.