Silvia Pellanda

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Clin.Dip, UKCP, EATA, IARTA | Adults and Couples Therapy

About me

Hello and welcome

You may be here because you're feeling overwhelmed, stuck in familiar patterns, or struggling in your relationships. Whatever has brought you here, you don't have to make sense of it alone.

I am a Transactional Analysis psychotherapist working with individuals and couples in English and Italian. I offer a warm, collaborative and non-judgemental space where we can explore your experiences, understand what has shaped you, and develop greater awareness, choice and emotional freedom.

Originally from Italy, I moved to the UK before training as a psychotherapist. Living across cultures has shaped my understanding of identity, belonging and change, and informs my work with people navigating significant life changes.

I work with individuals and couples experiencing relationship difficulties, anxiety, depression and low self-esteem. I have a particular interest in supporting people recovering from emotionally abusive or narcissistic relationships, the lasting impact of emotionally unavailable or narcissistic parents, and questions of identity, belonging and self-worth.

Many of the ways we learned to survive in early relationships continue to shape how we relate to ourselves and others. Therapy offers the opportunity to understand these patterns with compassion and make new choices.

My practice is LGBTQ+ affirming, sex-positive and kink-aware. I welcome people in consensually non-monogamous and other alternative relationship structures.

I offer short- and long-term therapy, online and in person, with a free initial consultation to explore whether we're the right fit.

Training, qualifications & experience

  • Certified Transactional Analyst Psychotherapist -  (EATA) 
  • Clinical Diploma in Transactional Analyst Psychotherapist - Metanoia Institute (London)
  • Certificate in Trauma-Focused Therapy
  • Certificate in Couples Therapy

As a Counsellor for an NHS Trust, I saw clients on brief therapy, dealing with issues around grief and bereavement, trauma, relationship difficulties, stress, anxiety, panic attacks and separation. 

In my work as a Counsellor for a homeless charity, I saw clients in open-ended therapy, dealing with issues around trauma, addiction, relationship difficulties, anxiety and low self-esteem.

Member organisations

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UKCP
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Accredited register membership

UK Council for Psychotherapy
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Areas of counselling I deal with

Therapies offered

Fees

£75.00 per session

Concessions offered for

  • Low income
  • Keyworkers
  • Students
  • Trainee counsellors
  • Refugees

Health Insurance/EAP

  • Axa Health

Additional information

  • Individual Therapy: £75.00 for 50 minutes
  • Couple Therapy: £95.00 for 50 minutes.

I offer both face-to-face and Zoom sessions. 

When I work

Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun
Early morning
Morning
Early afternoon
Late afternoon
Evening

Flexible hours for shift workers, with Zoom sessions or in-person sessions offered (after 8pm will be in Victoria).

6 Lower Grosvenor Place, London, SW1W 0EN

3 Montpelier Avenue, London, Greater London, W5 2XP

Type of session

In person
Online

Types of client

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

Key details

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Additional languages

Italian

Online platforms

Zoom
Google Meet
Whatsapp