Dr George Samoilis
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About me
I am a compassionate and collaborative psychologist who creates a safe space for individuals in therapy to feel comfortable and to explore the nature of their presenting issues. My approach is flexible and relational and by actively collaborating with individuals in therapy, we jointly decide how to go about and tackle the issues bringing them to therapy.
I am lecturer in higher education settings (London Metropolitan and Regent's Universities) where I teach undergraduate and postgraduate psychology and counselling students . I also supervise postgraduate research projects. I have 9 years NHS clinical experience out of which the last three years I have been working as a senior psychologist.
My approach to therapy is pluralistic and integrative. This practically means that I adapt the way I work to meet the person’s needs drawing from a variety of therapeutic modalities such as Person-Centred, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Psychodynamic, Systemic, Attachment and Gestalt.
I don't think there are are single explanatory frameworks in terms of how to lead a satisfying life and due to this, I draw on a variety of orientations to make sense of the client's presenting issues.
I further believe that unprocessed feelings and experiences impact on our well-being. Thus, constructive change requires an understanding of how unresolved issues interact with present 'difficulties' which in turn influence our future direction.
Training, qualifications & experience
I have experience working with individuals across a range of presentations such as low mood and depression, anxiety and OCD, gender identity, self-esteem issues, bereavement, phobias, trauma, emotional regulation difficulties , autism/ neurodiversity, ADHD, and difficulties with interpersonal relationships.
Academic qualifications:
- Bsc Hons in Psychology
- Msc in Neuroscience
- Professional Doctorate (DCoP) in Counselling Psychology
- Certificate in Clinical supervision
- PGcert in LGBTQI+ Gestalt Affirmative Counselling
Professional registrations:
- I registered member of the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC reg).
- I am Chartered member with the British Psychological Society (CPsychol).
- I am certified to practice in all the EU countries (EuroPsy reg).
Member organisations
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Areas of counselling I deal with
Therapies offered
Fees
£90.00 per session
Free initial online session
Health Insurance/EAP
Additional information
I accept clients with Aviva insurance for £120.00 per session
Further information
I am lecturer in higher education with 9 years NHS experience.
I can offer face to face and online therapy sessions.
