Andrea Damico

Welcome!  Thank you  for taking the time to  read my profile which I hope will be helpful. 

I am called   Andrea  and I am an Integrative psychotherapist, working within a humanistic, relational, and developmental framework.

My approach as an Integrative psychotherapist means I will support you to understand your present day experiences within the context of your whole life, as our ways of 'being' are shaped and developed right from our very early experiences. This often means that the root of our difficulties can often be felt  as out of control or in other words , " beyond  our conscious awareness" . This approach can support clients to explore and understand why they might feel the way they do.

Another important element of my approach is that I am relational. This means that I am not  solely focused on how a client  understands and forms their relationships  but rather that I meet you as human to human and seek to provide a collaborative experience as we work through your difficulties together. In developing a healthy attachment between therapist and client,  personal  re-enactments of  relational difficulties  can often  occur during the session which can be gently explored in our work together. This gives us a real or 'live' experience through which to work through things differently.

I also offer Eurythmy therapy which is a type of movement therapy  that addresses constitutional and health issues that may occur within our body. This movement therapy can be  integrated into our  psychotherapy work ,  to help  reduce  anxiety and depression while supporting to  become a  "better breather". I  specialised in  developmental disorders while working in the NHS and  a  private GP practice . I also worked in a variety of  educational settings both at home and abroad and gained a Masters  in this subject in 2014.

If you are interested in working with me, I would be happy to have a chat with you to see about working together and to book in an initial assessment. The  initial assessment session  will give you the opportunity to talk about what brings you to therapy and what you hope to achieve, as well as getting a sense of me and my way of working, and whether this is right for you.

I offer in person therapy sessions  based in  Nottingham  as well as online work via zoom. My private practice is Monday to Saturday.

My therapy room is  a warm and welcoming space  located in my home  and used solely for therapy sessions.

My  location is  accessible via public transport and has on street parking available.

If you are in the throes of considering whether  to start  therapy, I would  warmly  encourage you to do so. It can be a life changing experience and one that I would be honoured to join you on! 

I am qualified as an Integrative Psychotherapist (masters level). I trained at The Sherwood Psychotherapy Training Institute. The Sherwood Institute is  highly renowned for its in-depth psychotherapy training  which  concentrates on  a  rigorous  academic program  providing specific   emphasis on the therapists personal development and self-awareness, which is at the heart of what makes an good therapist.

I have worked as an Integrative psychotherapist in private practice.

  As well as my integrative training, I have completed my Eurythmy movement therapy training ( MA ) which I have worked with for  many years . I  offer movement therapy  to all  clients who  might find it beneficial  before of after each  session to help support the  integration  of  their thoughts , feelings and actions  which  through a series of simple movement exercises can support  anxiety and regulate breathing.

 I am committed to continuing all aspects of my professional development ,  which aims to enhance my knowledge, research  and  therapeutic  skills by regularly attending  training and workshops. As well as this, I have also  been through long-term therapy myself, and understand the experience of being a client.

My fees are £55 per session. I offer a free 15 minute telephone consultation if you are unsure if you would like to commit to an initial with me. I am also happy to discuss your needs and answer any questions you might have about therapy via text or email.