Joelle Theodoropoulos - High Tide Counselling

I know what it feels like to believe you don't belong.

There was a time in my life when I struggled deeply with my mental health, felt completely disconnected from myself and others, and could not imagine a future where things could be different. Therapy changed that. Having a space where I could be seen, heard, and accepted without judgement helped me rebuild a relationship with myself and ultimately transformed the course of my life. It is one of the reasons I became a counsellor.

As a proudly queer, neurodiverse therapist and someone who belongs to several minority communities, I understand the experience of feeling different, misunderstood, or on the outside looking in. Whether you are LGBTQ+, questioning your identity, exploring non-traditional relationships, navigating neurodiversity, or simply searching for a place where you can be fully yourself, I aim to offer a therapeutic space where you are genuinely welcome.

My practice is rooted in the belief that everyone deserves to feel seen, valued, and accepted exactly as they are. I strive to create a warm, inclusive, and affirming environment where all sexualities, gender identities, relationship styles, and ways of being are respected.

Although my name may suggest otherwise, I was born and raised in the UK. Creativity has always been woven into the fabric of my life. Alongside my work as a counsellor, I am an artist, jeweller, painter, and photographer, and I continue to find meaning in making things with my hands. Before training as a therapist, I worked around the world in marine conservation as a divemaster, spending many years living by the sea. The ocean remains one of my greatest sources of grounding and perspective.

I gained my Foundation Degree in Integrative Counselling from Iron Mill College and work from a person-centred, relational foundation, drawing on a range of therapeutic approaches to meet each person's unique needs. People often describe me as gentle, empathic, and easy to talk to. Above all, I believe therapy works best when it feels like a genuine human connection—one built on trust, compassion, and the understanding that nobody should have to face life's challenges alone.