Effie Gika
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About me
To get the most out of therapy, it is essential that you feel safe, supported, and comfortable sharing whatever is on your mind. I provide a confidential and non-judgmental space where you can express yourself freely, without the disruptions that can occur in our everyday lives.
My journey as a counsellor began 10 years ago at the Sangam Centre and CPPD's Counselling facility in North London, where I worked with a diverse client base to enhance their psychological well-being. For the past 8 years, I have been running my own private practice, dedicated to helping individuals navigate their mental health challenges and achieve personal growth.
My approach is integrative, meaning I draw upon various therapeutic modalities, including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), humanistic, and psychodynamic approaches. This allows me to tailor our sessions to your individual needs and explore the connections between your past and present, empowering you to make informed decisions that are right for you.
I specialise in addressing anxiety, depression, bereavement, and relationship issues. By combining evidence-based techniques with empathy and understanding, I help clients develop resilience, gain insight, and improve their overall quality of life. Whether you’re dealing with overwhelming anxiety, navigating the depths of depression, coping with loss, or facing challenges in your relationships, I tailor my approach to meet your unique needs.
To ensure you feel comfortable to discuss how we can work together, I offer a free 20-minute introductory video/phone call. The initial conversation allows us to get to know each other and determine how I can best support you.
Training, qualifications & experience
Post-Graduate Diploma in Humanistic integrative Counselling, 2017; Certificate in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, 2016; Certificate in Psychiatry, Psychopathology and Psychodynamics, 2016; Certificate in Humanistic Counselling, 2014, CPPD. BA(hons) - London Metropolitan University.
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.
Accredited register membership
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Areas of counselling I deal with
Therapies offered
Fees
£56.00 - £70.00
Concessions offered for
Health Insurance/EAP
Additional information
£56-£70 per session
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