About me
My name is Erika. I am an experienced and approachable Transactional Analysis Psychotherapist and EMDR Therapist in Private Practice in Ealing, West London, and London Bridge, Central London. I developed a wealth of knowledge from various settings including the South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust, Mental Health Charities, Psychotherapy Clinics and Private Practice. I work with individuals and couples presenting with a wide range of psychological and emotional issues with a particular focus on trauma, neurodivergence, anxiety, depression, sexuality and relationships.
Transactional Analysis is my main therapeutic frame, which emphasises collaboration and authenticity to help you become aware and possibly release old patterns that might no longer serve you in life. I integrate other approaches such as EMDR Therapy, Polyvagal, Attachment and Neurodivergence theory, to facilitate your therapeutic journey and support you to embrace your uniqueness.
I believe we are all shaped by the relationships we experienced while growing up and that we develop from them the ways we relate to ourselves, to others and form relationships in adult life. Sometimes this can result in adaptations or coping mechanisms that may prevent us from becoming who we really are.
Within the safe and supportive space of the therapeutic relationship we can explore these dynamics as they emerge, working towards developing understanding and meaning so as to rediscover authenticity and autonomy for a more fulfilling life experience.
Contact me to arrange a first session. This would be a way for you to experience what it feels like to work with me and decide if it is the right decision for you at this time.
Training, qualifications & experience
EMDR Therapist from the EMDR Europe Accredited Training EMDR Academy.
MSc Transactional Analysis Psychotherapy from the Metanoia Institute with Middlesex University.
Certified Transactional Analyst from the Metanoia Institute.
Clinical Diploma in Transactional Analysis Psychotherapy from the Metanoia Institute.
Post graduate Diploma in Transactional Analysis Psychotherapeutic Counselling.
EACS Ealing Abbey Counselling Service.
CAPE Community Activities Project Ealing.
South London and Maudsley - NHS Foundation Trust.
Private Practice Psychotherapy and Counselling.
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.
Accredited register membership
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Areas of counselling I deal with
Therapies offered
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Fees
£80.00 - £120.00
Health Insurance/EAP
Additional information
Individual Psychotherapy
My fees are on a sliding scale between £80 and £120 per individual psychotherapy session. You can pay what you think is most appropriate to you given your financial circumstances.
Couple Counselling
My fees are on a sliding scale between £95 and £130 per couple counselling session. You can pay what you think is most appropriate to you given your financial circumstances.
You may pay by bank transfer before the start of the session.
Further information
My practice is based in Ealing W5 close to public transport links.
I work face to face and online via Zoom.
I work both in English and in Italian, which is my native language.
