Maria Pinguli

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About me

I am a registered Systemic and Family Psychotherapist with over six years of clinical experience across public and voluntary sectors. I work with families, groups, couples, young people, and adults facing a wide range of challenges, including mental and physical health difficulties, chronic conditions, trauma, emotional dysregulation, neurodivergence, and addictions.

My practice is grounded in supporting individuals who have been impacted by discrimination, bullying, racism, sexism, and other forms of marginalisation. I frequently work with clients navigating complex issues such as co-parenting, attachment, separation, parenting challenges, loss, infertility, infidelity, and intricate couple dynamics. Drawing on my professional background in both physical and mental health nursing, I bring a holistic understanding of the deep and often intricate connection between mind and body to my therapeutic work.

My therapeutic approach is relational, collaborative, reflexive, and warm. Grounded in systemic, relational and attachment theories, I understand individuals within the context of their relationships, social networks, and cultural narratives. I am committed to creating a safe and collaborative space where people can explore relational dilemmas involving family, partners, friends, and themselves, with the aim of opening up new possibilities for connection and understanding. In my work I draw on systemic perspectives to help clients identify and shift dysfunctional interactional patterns, and co-creating more adaptive ways of relating.

Training, qualifications & experience

I hold a Master’s degree in Systemic and Family Psychotherapy from King’s College London. Prior to this, I completed a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology and a Master’s in Health Psychology. My foundational experience in mental and physical health nursing continues to inform my holistic approach to psychotherapy.

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Areas of counselling I deal with

Therapies offered

Fees

£75.00 - £135.00

Concessions offered for

  • Low income
  • Keyworkers
  • Students
  • Trainee counsellors
  • Unemployed

Additional information

 Concessions are offered based on individual needs, please feel free to reach out. 

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Type of session

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Types of client

Young people (13-17)
Young adults (18-24)
Adults (25-64)
Older Adults (65+)
Couples
Families
Groups

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Additional languages

Greek

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