Welcome to my Practice
I’m a Psychodynamic Psychotherapist, accredited by the British Psychoanalytic Council (BPC) and by the UK Council for Psychotherapy. I offer a confidential and supportive space for self-exploration and growth.
I currently work in private practice with adults and offer in-person, online or telephone counselling or psychotherapy in either English or Greek.
Location
My office is located in Quality Court - a historic building forming part of a secluded private courtyard, just off Chancery Lane. In the heart of London’s legal district, but nestled quietly away from the hustle and bustle of the City - it offers discreet access whether you are a professional working in the area, or a resident of nearby areas.
Located just a three-minute walk from Chancery Lane (Central line), 6 minutes from Holborn (Central & Piccadilly), roughly 10 minutes from Temple (District & Circle), 11 minutes from City Thameslink for Thameslink services, and 15–16 minutes from both Farringdon and Blackfriars, meaning the Elizabeth line, Circle, Hammersmith & City lines are also within an easy stroll.
Areas of Support
I provide support for a wide range of issues, including:
Anxiety and depression
Gender, Sexuality and Relationship diversity
Life transitions and cultural adjustments
Workplace stress and burnout
Identity and self-esteem difficulties
Trauma, PTSD and unresolved emotional conflicts
Grief and loss
Neurodiversity, ADHD, Autism
This list is indicative rather than exhaustive, and therapy can accommodate complex or multiple concerns simultaneously.
How do you know if you need Counselling or Psychotherapy?
This is something we can think about together during the initial consultation. Some people come with a clear, time-limited issue; others may realise they want to work at greater intensity. The duration, depth and frequency of therapy are shaped around your needs.
Therapy Pathways
What is Psychodynamic Psychotherapy?
Psychodynamic psychotherapy is a longer-term form of talking therapy that helps you understand patterns in your thoughts, feelings, and relationships that may be outside of your awareness. These patterns often have roots in earlier experiences and can quietly shape how you respond to situations in the present.
In therapy, we take time to think together about what is happening in your inner world and in your relationships, including what may emerge between us in the sessions themselves. Over time, this can help you:
• Make better sense of recurring emotional or relational difficulties
• Develop a clearer and more stable sense of yourself
• Relate to others in ways that feel less stuck or reactive
What is Counselling?
Counselling is a time-limited, focused, form of therapy, typically lasting between 12 and 18 sessions.It is often helpful during periods of crisis or transition—after a loss, a relationship breakdown, or during a time of decision-making or stress.
In counselling, we aim to explore a specific issue or difficulty, using the same reflective and emotionally attuned stance as in psychotherapy, but with less intensity and a smaller scope.
While the scope is narrower, the approach still values insight and emotional truth, offering you the chance to think through a particular experience with care and depth. For some, this brief period of focused work is enough; for others, it can open the door to psychotherapy in the future.
Starting Therapy
You are welcome to book a free 15-minute video-call, which is confidential and carries no obligation to continue. This brief conversation offers an opportunity to outline what has brought you to therapy and to get a sense of whether working together feels right.
Alternatively, you may choose an exploratory full initial consultation, lasting between 50 minutes and one hour. This allows more time to think about your difficulties in depth, discuss your aims, and consider whether ongoing therapy would be helpful.
If you decide to continue, regular sessions are 50 minutes long and usually take place weekly, or twice weekly where appropriate. Fees operate on a sliding scale and are discussed openly during initial contact or consultation.
Contact me
A 15-minutes initial consultation is free, confidential and there’s no obligation to continue.
Alternatively, you can book an exploratory full-initial consultation that lasts between 50 minutes to an hour.
valia.psychotherapy@gmail.com