Angelika Vraka
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About me
Angelika Vraka | UKCP Accredited Counsellor and Psychotherapist.
MA Psychoanalysis | BA Counselling & Psychotherapy | MBACP | ACTO Accredited Online Therapist.
Are you feeling overwhelmed, anxious, emotionally exhausted, or struggling with difficulties in your personal or professional life? You don't have to work through everything alone.
I am an experienced Counsellor and Psychotherapist with 18 years of professional experience, working in private practice since 2008. I offer a confidential, supportive and non-judgemental space where we can explore what is troubling you, understand patterns that may be holding you back and work towards meaningful, lasting change.
My approach is collaborative, practical and tailored to your individual needs. I believe therapy should offer more than simply being listened to. It should also help you develop greater self-awareness, challenge unhelpful patterns, build confidence and make positive changes in your life.
Areas I Can Help With:
- Anxiety, panic attacks and excessive worrying
- Depression and low mood
- Workplace stress, burnout and work-life balance
- Low self-esteem, confidence and self-worth
- Relationship and communication difficulties
- Emotionally abusive and narcissistic relationships
- Boundaries, people-pleasing and unhealthy relationship patterns
- Perfectionism, overthinking and self-criticism
- Grief, bereavement and loss
- Major life changes and personal challenges
- Family difficulties and challenging childhood experiences
- Emotional wellbeing and personal development
My Experience and Qualifications
I hold an MA in Psychoanalysis from Middlesex University and a BA in Counselling and Psychotherapy from the Centre for Counselling and Psychotherapy Education (CCPE).
I am a UKCP Accredited Psychotherapist, a Registered Member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP), and an ACTO Accredited Online Therapist.
My professional experience includes private practice, NHS and community settings, employee assistance programmes (EAPs), corporate mental health services and critical incident support.
My work draws on psychodynamic understanding, cognitive behavioural approaches, mindfulness and solution-focused techniques, depending on each client's needs.
Online and In-Person Counselling
I offer counselling and psychotherapy for adults aged 18 and over, in English and Greek.
Online sessions are available via secure video consultation, allowing you to access therapy from your own private space.
I can also offer in-person appointments in London during my UK visits, subject to availability.
Sessions are tailored to your circumstances, whether you are seeking short-term support for a particular difficulty or longer-term therapy to explore deeper emotional and relationship patterns.
Private Clients and Health Insurance
I accept private clients and work with the following health insurance providers, subject to your individual policy and authorisation:
- Bupa
- AXA Health
- WPA
- Aviva
- Vitality
I also have extensive experience working with employee assistance programmes and corporate wellbeing providers, including ComPsych and Lyra Health.
If you have private medical insurance, please check your policy's counselling or psychotherapy benefits and obtain any necessary authorisation before arranging your appointment.
Taking the First Step
Reaching out for support can feel difficult, particularly when you have spent a long time managing everything yourself.
My aim is to provide a warm, straightforward and professional therapeutic relationship where you feel understood, respected and comfortable discussing the issues that matter to you.
Together, we can explore your difficulties, identify your goals and develop healthier ways of moving forward.
You are welcome to contact me to discuss availability and arrange an initial appointment.
Training, qualifications & experience
I am a UKCP-accredited Counsellor and Psychotherapist with over 18 years of professional experience, working in private practice since 2008.
Qualifications:
- MA in Psychoanalysis, Middlesex University
- BA in Counselling and Psychotherapy, Centre for Counselling and Psychotherapy Education (CCPE)
Professional Memberships and Accreditations:
- UK Council for Psychotherapy (UKCP), Accredited
- British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP), Registered Member
- Association for Counselling and Therapy Online (ACTO), Accredited Online Therapist
- European Association for Psychotherapy (EAP), Member
Professional Experience and Additional Training:
My experience includes working in private practice, NHS and community settings, employee assistance programmes (EAPs), and corporate mental health services.
I have undertaken additional professional training in adult safeguarding, online therapy, and critical incident support.
I regularly participate in continuing professional development (CPD) and clinical supervision to maintain high professional and ethical standards.
Member organisations
school Registered / Accredited
Being registered/accredited with a professional body means an individual must have achieved a substantial level of training and experience approved by their member organisation.
The UK Council for Psychotherapy (UKCP) is a leading professional body for the education, training and regulation of psychotherapists and psychotherapeutic counsellors. Its register is accredited by the government's Professional Standards Authority.
As part of its commitment to protect the public, it works to improve access to psychotherapy, to support and disseminate research, to improve standards and to respond effectively to complaints against its members.
UKCP standards cover the range of different psychotherapies. Registration is obtained by training or accrediting with one of its member organisations, or by holding a European Certificate in Psychotherapy. Accredited by the Professional Standards Authority.
BACP is one of the UK’s leading professional bodies for counselling and psychotherapy with around 60,000 members. The Association has several different categories of membership, including Student Member, Individual Member, Registered Member MBACP, Registered Accredited Member MBACP (Accred) and Senior Registered Accredited Member MBACP (Snr Acccred). Registered and accredited members are listed on the BACP Register, which shows that they have demonstrated BACP’s recommended standards for training, proficiency and ethical practice. The BACP Register was the first register of psychological therapists to be accredited by the Professional Standards Authority (PSA). Accredited and senior accredited membership are voluntary categories for members who choose to undertake a rigorous application and assessment process to demonstrate additional standards around practice, training and supervision. Individual members will have completed an appropriate counselling or psychotherapy course and started to practise, but they won’t appear on the BACP Register until they've demonstrated that they meet the standards for registration. Student members are still in the process of completing their training. All members are bound by the BACP Ethical Framework and a Professional Conduct Procedure.
Accredited register membership
The Accredited Register Scheme was set up in 2013 by the Department of Health (DoH) as a way to recognise organisations that hold voluntary registers which meet certain standards. These standards are set by the Professional Standards Authority (PSA).
This therapist has indicated that they belong to an Accredited Register.
Areas of counselling I deal with
Therapies offered
Fees
£60.00 per session
Concessions offered for
Health Insurance/EAP
Additional information
Online Counselling and Psychotherapy
I offer online counselling and psychotherapy for adults aged 18 and over, providing flexible, confidential sessions wherever you are based.
Session Fees
- Online counselling and psychotherapy: £60 per 50-minute session.
- Telephone counselling: £60 per 50-minute session.
- In-person appointments in London: £80 per 50-minute session, subject to availability.
Private Health Insurance Accepted
I am recognised by Bupa, AXA Health, WPA, Aviva and Vitality.
Insurance-funded online therapy is available subject to your policy benefits, the insurer's approval of online sessions and any required pre-authorisation.
I offer both short-term and longer-term therapy, with appointments available in English and Greek.
A limited number of reduced-fee appointments may be available.
Please contact me to discuss online appointment availability.
