Name: Vasiliki Krikona
Price range: £60.00 - £70.00

About me

You might appear capable, thoughtful, even confident, and yet still carry a sense of pressure or not feeling enough. Perhaps you overthink decisions, have difficulty slowing down, or feel caught between who you are and who you feel you should be. On the outside things may look just fine, while inside you might feel tired, confused, or sometimes disconnected.

Many people might come to therapy because something dramatic has happened in their lives, but also because something no longer feels quite right. You may be holding things together, functioning well, and still feeling unsure of yourself or stuck in old patterns.

My name is Vasiliki and I'm an integrative counsellor offering in person sessions in Shoreditch & Aldgate, and online wherever you are. My aim is to offer a grounded space where you can make sense of what's going on and relate to yourself with more clarity and understanding.

My practice is inclusive and compassionate, welcoming people of all backgrounds and identities. I work in an anti-racist and LGBTQIA+ affirmative way, offering a safe and respectful space for exploration and growth.

You might be here because…

You're high-functioning and capable, but often feel anxious, flat, or emotionally drained
You overthink conversations, choices, or how you come across to others
You feel pressure to keep going or achieving, even when you're exhausted
You minimise your struggles because others seem to cope better or have it worse than you
You're experiencing burnout, loss of direction, or a growing sense of disconnection from yourself and others
You're noticing recurring patterns in relationships, work, or self-esteem and want to understand them better
You're navigating questions around identity, belonging, or life transitions
You don't need to know exactly what you want from therapy. We can always start with what feels most present for you

What therapy with me can feel like

Therapy with me is a space where you don't need to perform, explain yourself perfectly, or arrive with everything worked out. The goal isn't to "fix" you, it's more to explore what feels heavy, confusing, or stuck at your own pace, so you can better understand your patterns, needs, and the different ways you've learned to cope.

Our work will be collaborative and relational. I see therapy as a real, human conversation grounded in trust, curiosity, and respect.

I work integratively, drawing from psychodynamic, person-centred, and solution-focused approaches; which means the work is flexible and shaped around where you are, rather than a set way. Where helpful, I also bring in practical tools to support clients experiencing stress, burnout, and emotional overwhelm. Walk-and-talk sessions are also available.

Over time, you might notice a softer inner dialogue with less self-criticism, clearer boundaries and a stronger sense of what you need, with a growing sense of steadiness and emotional breathing space.

Areas I often work with

I support adults with a range of emotional and relational concerns, including anxiety, stress and emotional overwhelm, low self-esteem, shame and self-doubt, burnout and workplace stress, and relationship patterns and boundary difficulties.

I also have experience working with the impact of addiction - whether your own or someone else's - on emotional wellbeing and self-perception. I'm currently volunteering as a counsellor in addiction services, and this is an area I work with both practically and relationally. If neurodivergence or ADHD is part of your experience, that's welcome here too; especially the ways it can affect how you see yourself and move through the world.

Taking the first step

Reaching out can feel like a big step, especially if you're unsure what you need or how to put things into words. You don't have to arrive with a clear goal. Uncertainty is equally welcome, and we can begin wherever feels most manageable.
I usually suggest meeting weekly, at least initially, as this helps create continuity and trust. Therapy can be short-term or open-ended, and we'll review the work together as we go.

I offer a free 15-minute introductory call. It's simply a chance to connect, ask questions, and get a sense of whether working together feels right (with no pressure to commit).

Training, qualifications & experience

Qualifications

CPCAB Level 4 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling
Ongoing CPD including training in: trauma-informed practice, low self-esteem and confidence, addiction, working with shame and guilt, mindfulness in therapy, diversity and inclusion

Experience

Currently volunteering as a counsellor in addiction services
Additional experience working with clients navigating career change, creative industries pressure, and cross-cultural transitions.

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