This professional is available for new clients.
This professional is available for new clients.
About me
Welcome to my practice!
I’m Lena, an accredited psychotherapist with extensive experience in helping individuals overcome anxiety, mood-related disorders, trauma (developmental, complex, relational, or single-event), addictions, personality disorders. I also work with clients navigating existential concerns, grief and loss. My diverse background includes working in the NHS, prison services, substance misuse treatment services, and private practice. Over the years, I’ve witnessed clients undergo profound transformations—breaking free from anxiety, healing from trauma, and rediscovering purpose in their lives.
Therapies offered:
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT): Targeting anxiety and mood-related challenges.
Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR): Focused on healing from trauma, adverse life experiences, and attachment issues.
Schema Therapy and Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT): Tailored for personality disorders and long-standing emotional difficulties.
Existential Therapy: For those seeking meaning and purpose by confronting existential themes such as freedom, responsibility, isolation, and mortality.
What you can expect from working with me:
Tailored Approach: Every session is uniquely designed around your specific goals and challenges, ensuring personalised and effective care.
Proven Methods: I use only evidence-based approaches, proven by research to be effective for many people, while recognising that each individual’s journey is unique.
Ongoing Support: We will continuously review your progress and adjust our approach to keep you moving toward your goals.
By working together, you can:
-Gain clarity and insight into the root causes of your challenges.
-Develop practical strategies for lasting change and growth.
-Master emotional resilience to overcome stress and anxiety.
-Heal from past trauma and learn to move forward with confidence
-Break through limiting beliefs and unlock your full potential.
-Build healthier relationships and strengthen your sense of self-worth
-Find a deeper sense of meaning and purpose in your life empowering you to take charge of your future.
Whether you’re seeking to overcome personal obstacles, improve your emotional well-being, achieve specific goals or find deeper meaning in life, I’m here to guide you toward the breakthroughs that will allow you to thrive in every aspect of your life. I’m deeply committed to supporting you on your journey toward positive, lasting change.
Training, qualifications & experience
My qualifications:
BA in Psychology, Cyprus College
MSc in Addiction Studies, King's College (distinction)
MSc in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (distinction)
Currently on the DCPsych Counselling Psychology programme at New School of Psychotherapy and Counselling.
Further training:
Attachment-Focused EMDR (Part 1&2), EMDR Focus, 2020.
Emotional Freedom Techniques (Level 1 & 2), The EFT Centre, 2020.
Standard Individual Schema Therapy Certification (Part 1, 2 &3), Schema Therapy Institute, 2018
Interpersonal Psychotherapy ( Level A), University of Surrey IPT Centre, 2017.
Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (Part 1, 2 & 3), Richman EMDR Training, 2017.
Expert Witness Training: Excellence in Report Writing- Written Evidence, Bond Solon, 2017.
Motivational Enhancement Therapy, The Rehabilitation for Addicted Prisoners Trust, 2013.
Group Facilitation Skills, The Rehabilitation for Addicted Prisoners Trust, 2013.
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 BABCP is the lead organisation for Cognitive Behavioural Therapy in the UK. Membership is open to anyone with an interest in the practice, theory or development of CBT. BABCP also provides accreditation for CBT therapists. BABCP accredited members adhere to the Standards of Conduct, Performance and Ethics in the Practice of Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapies, and are willing to be scrutinised in this adherence as required.
EMDR UK
EMDR Europe
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
£120.00 - £150.00
Health Insurance/EAP
Additional information
I accept self-payment of fees or payment by a third party.
I am registered with various insurance companies, i.e. Aviva, WPA, AXA PPP, Healix, Allianz Healthcare.
If you are affiliated with a different insurance provider, please contact me for further discussion.
When I work
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