Antonia Meixner


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About me
As a qualified Humanistic psychotherapeutic counsellor, I offer therapy for adults in the Borough of Richmond and its surrounding areas. My training encompasses Gestalt, Person-Centred, and Transactional Analysis therapies, providing me with a diverse toolkit to support your individual needs. I have experience in both short-term and long-term counselling.
My Approach
My practice is grounded in a holistic approach and humanistic principles, meaning I take into account the full range of factors that make up your unique experience, including your thoughts; feelings; past experiences; and current circumstances. I also fully believe in your capacity to make the best choices for yourself and enact positive change when given the right support; this is the essence of 'humanistic' therapy. In practice, this means I use a variety of techniques and methods, rather than a one-size-fits-all approach.
I adapt my style to what works best for you, drawing from different therapeutic tools as needed. For instance, we might explore how past experiences influence your present feelings; examine how you relate to yourself and others; or look at practical steps to manage current challenges. The aim is to create a tailored approach that fits your unique situation and supports you to work towards your personal goals.
At the heart of my approach is an open and collaborative way of working that honours your autonomy. I firmly believe that you possess the inner strength and resources needed to put into place the changes that you would like to see in your life; our work together aims to support you in accessing these.
What to Expect
In our sessions, you can expect a confidential, compassionate, and non-judgemental space.
I place great importance on building a strong therapeutic relationship (or ‘working alliance’), as I believe this usually forms the foundation of successful therapy. This means I fully understand the need to build and earn trust first, and that this can take some time. I will therefore always aim to work collaboratively and at a pace that suits you. Our work together will take place in a safe, supportive, and holding environment where we can explore your thoughts and feelings freely.
How I Can Help
Throughout our sessions, I can include, but is not limited to, supporting you to:
- Navigate current challenges in your life
- Explore the relationships you have with yourself and others
- Examine ingrained assumptions you may have about yourself and your life, considering how these might influence your present circumstances
- Make decisions that align with your values and goals
- Recognise and develop your inherent capacity for positive change
Session Structure
Sessions will be 50 minutes long, usually on a weekly basis, at £65. My approach tends to be more open-ended, allowing us to work at a pace that suits you. We'll have regular reviews to ensure you're getting what you need from our sessions and to discuss how you feel the work is progressing.
While I often work in the longer term, my NHS work has been in a time-limited, short-term setting, meaning I can cater for both. We can discuss what timeframe might be most beneficial for you during our initial consultation.
Training, qualifications & experience
- Diploma in Humanistic Psychotherapeutic Counselling, Metanoia Institute
- Certificate in Therapeutic Skills and Studies, Metanoia Institute
- PGCert in Psychology, BPP University
- MA Oxon, University of Oxford
As part of my commitment to ongoing professional development, I am currently undergoing advanced psychotherapy training to Masters level at Metanoia Institute, to further develop and deepen my skills, in order to provide you with the best possible care.
I have experience in both longer-term and short-term therapy settings, including at a busy NHS practice.
I am a registered member of the BACP and abide by its Code of Ethics. I am also professionally insured.
Member organisations

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.
Areas of counselling I deal with
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Fees
£65.00 per session
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I currently have some availabilities on Thursdays and Fridays - please do get in touch to see if we can find a time that suits you.