Maria (Mayessi) Svoronou

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Psychoanalyst

About me

I am an experienced psychotherapist and psychoanalyst seeing individual adults online and in person (South East and Central London), practicing both in Greek and in English. I have worked in several organisational settings, including the NHS primary and secondary care. Also, I have lectured in several clinical educational institutions in London on aspects of psychopathology and psychoanalytic theory. I am currently a senior lecturer at the Tavistock and Portman NHS Trust.

My way of working involves a mutually creative process where through explorations of associative thinking, history, dreams and fantasies, a patient could arrive at a deeper understanding of themselves, whilst facilitating thinking around potential and change. A focus is placed on confidentiality and ethical practice, ensuring that the patient feels safe enough to address and express themselves truly and authentically.

I hold a psychoanalyst qualification from the British and International Psychoanalytic Associations (BPA, IPA) and  MA in psychodynamic psychotherapy.

Training, qualifications & experience

I hold a qualification in Psychoanalysis and am registered both in the British and International Psychoanalytic Associations. I also have an MA in Psychodynamic Psychotherapy recognised by the British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy. In the UK, I am registered with the British Psychoanalytic Council.

Member organisations

Registered / Accredited

Registered / Accredited

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BPC
British Psychoanalytic Council (BPC)

The British Psychoanalytic Council (BPC) is a professional association, representing the profession of psychoanalytic psychotherapy.

The organisation is itself made up of fourteen member organisations and BPC accredits the trainings of its member organisations. An individual who qualifies from one of these trainings is then eligible for entry into the BPC's register.

BPC registrants are governed by a code of ethics, a policy of continuing professional development, a statement on confidentiality and a complaints procedure. The BPC is a Member Society of the European Federation for Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy in the Public Sector (EFPP). Accredited by the Professional Standards Authority.

Accredited register membership

British Psychoanalytic Council
Accredited Register Scheme

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British Psychoanalytic Council

Areas of counselling I deal with

Fees

Additional information

Fees are discussed and negotiated during the preliminary meeting in accordance with the frequency of sessions and personal circumstances of each person.

When I work

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Morning
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Type of session

In person
Online
Phone

Types of client

Young adults (18-24)
Adults (25-64)
Older Adults (65+)
Employee Assistance Programme

Key details

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Additional languages

Greek

Online platforms

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Maria (Mayessi) Svoronou
Maria (Mayessi) Svoronou