Maria Pinguli

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About me

I am a registered Systemic and Family Psychotherapist with over 6 years of clinical experience within public and voluntary services supporting families, groups, couples, young people, and adults who are facing challenges due to mental & physical health difficulties, chronic conditions, trauma, emotional dysregulation, neurodivergence, and addictions.

I support people who have been impacted by discrimination/bullying/racism/sexism and other marginalising experiences. Issues around co-parenting, attachment, separation, parenting, loss, infertility, complex couple's dynamics, and infidelity are in the centre of my daily practice.

My approach is relational, collaborative, reflexive, and warm. I pay close attention to creating a safe space that enables people to explore their dilemmas on relationships with family members, partners, friends as well as themselves and open new possibilities. In family and couples work I support people to replace dysfunctional patterns with healthy ones.

I am a white Greek-British from Albanian heritage female and having lived in the UK the past decade, I pay attention to ethnicity, race, gender, sexuality and cultural diversities that inform how we relate with one another. My professional background is in physical and mental health nursing where I gained a deep insight into links between body and mind.

Training, qualifications & experience

I have obtained a Masters in Systemic and Family Psychotherapy from King's College London and prior to this qualification I studied Psychology and a Master in Health Psychology. My previous professional background is in mental and physical health nursing. 

Member organisations

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Accredited register membership

UK Council for Psychotherapy
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Areas of counselling I deal with

Therapies offered

Fees

£80.00 - £130.00

Additional information

I charge £80 for individuals, £120 for couples, and £130 for families. 

Type of session

Online

Types of client

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

Key details

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Additional languages

Greek

Online platforms

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