Dr Lee-Anne Meleagrou-Hitchens

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Counselling Psychologist, DPsych, MSc, BA

About me

I am a Counselling Psychologist with experience working in both the NHS and private practice. In my clinical work, I take a non-judgmental and supportive approach. I ascribe to the view that there isn’t one kind of therapy that suits all. Instead, I work to understand the unique needs of each person and integrate different therapies accordingly.

I aim to give my clients a safe space to explore their difficulties and enhance their understanding of their struggles. Together, we might examine how past experiences may be influencing the present, how feelings may be intense and sometime intolerable,  how harmful choices are being made and why, how we sometimes behave in ways we don't want to be behaving, how to deal with others in conflict, etc. Because insight isn't always enough, I also help my clients identify the practical steps that needs to be taken in order to make important changes. 

I have been extensively trained in a variety of therapies including Cognitive Behavioural therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Compassion Focussed Therapy (CFT) as well as Person Centered Psychodynamic Therapy.

I have experience working with individuals struggling with depression, anxiety, stress, burnout, addiction, life transitions, relationship challenges, low self-esteem, work issues and family strain as well as grief and loss.  

I see myself as a collaborative guide, rather than an expert who holds all the answers. I value and deeply respect who my clients are as well as the wisdom they already possess. By working closely with my clients, I aim to support them in gaining the clarity, skills and greater self-acceptance to move through life with more ease and meaning.

I undertook my training at City University of London where I earned a Doctorate in Counselling Psychology. 

Training, qualifications & experience

DPsych Counselling Psychology | City University London

MSc Child Development | UCL Institute of Education | University of London  

BA Psychology & Philosophy | Heythrop College, University of London 

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Areas of counselling I deal with

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Fees

£130.00 per session

Health Insurance/EAP

  • Aviva
  • Axa Health
  • Vitality
  • WPA
  • BUPA
  • Cigna
  • Allianz

When I work

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Early morning
Morning
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Evening

Monday to Friday

Further information

I am a HCPC registered psychologist with five years post qualification experience in supporting clients with a wide range of mental health difficulties.

I undertook my doctoral training at City University of London, which focused on three core modalities: psychodynamic, CBT, and humanistic approaches. Having developed proficiency across all three, I now practice in an integrative way.

1 Birkenhead Street, London, Greater London, WC1H 8BA

Oru Space, 7 Throwley Way, Sutton, Surrey, SM1 4AF

Type of session

In person
Online
Phone

Types of client

Adults (25-64)
Older Adults (65+)

Key details

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Additional languages

I speak fluent Afrikaans

Online platforms

Zoom