About me
Theodora is an experienced psychotherapist working with adults, children and adolescents. She has practised psychotherapy for over 25 years and provides therapy in a confidential, collaborative and non-judgmental setting.
She holds an MA in Counselling and Psychotherapy and an MA in Integrative Child Psychotherapy. She is UKCP- registered Child Psychotherapist..
Theodora's integrative framework combines different approaches such as psychodynamic, existential, attachment based therapy and humanistic models. She works in trauma informed way and the method she uses, varies according to the individual and the presenting issues.
Apart from talking therapy, she uses various creative media particularly with her work with children such as art, play, sand tray therapy, puppetry, and storytelling. These methods can help children safely explore and express their thoughts and emotions when they are difficult to put into words.
Mindfulness is also incorporated within the therapeutic work with all clients when it may be helpful.
While therapeutic methods may be used, the therapeutic relationship is an important part of the work. Clients are not expected to engage in any particular method if they don'f feel comfortable.
She has extensive experience working with people of all ages with various issues affecting their well-being: Trauma, Anxiety, Phobias, Identity and Gender issues, Obsessive Compulsive Behaviour, Relationship difficulties, Loss and Bereavement, Depression, ADHD, Low self-esteem, health related concerns, self-harm, life transitions, loss of meaning and purpose in life.
She has a wide experience working with neurodivergent clients and with children who present challenging behaviour. She provides also support to families and parents.
She offers both short and long term therapy, in person and online. She sees clients for either weekly or twice weekly sessions.
Training, qualifications & experience
She has an MA in Psychotherapy and Counselling and an MA in Integrative Child Psychotherapy UKCP registered (United Kingdom Council for Psychotherapy).
She is registered member of IATE( The Institute for Arts in Therapy and Education).
Member organisations
school Registered / Accredited
Being registered/accredited with a professional body means an individual must have achieved a substantial level of training and experience approved by their member organisation.
The UK Council for Psychotherapy (UKCP) is a leading professional body for the education, training and regulation of psychotherapists and psychotherapeutic counsellors. Its register is accredited by the government's Professional Standards Authority.
As part of its commitment to protect the public, it works to improve access to psychotherapy, to support and disseminate research, to improve standards and to respond effectively to complaints against its members.
UKCP standards cover the range of different psychotherapies. Registration is obtained by training or accrediting with one of its member organisations, or by holding a European Certificate in Psychotherapy. Accredited by the Professional Standards Authority.
Accredited register membership
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