Aviva Counselling in Chester le Street

Anxiety is my specialist area and working on self-esteem issues.
Working with me will hopefully allow you to implement positive coping mechanisms, that will counteract any negative issues they may have developed.
Anxiety is my specialist area and working on self-esteem issues.
Working with me will hopefully allow you to implement positive coping mechanisms, that will counteract any negative issues they may have developed.

IN-PERSON sessions in DURHAM. I’m a highly qualified and experienced psychotherapist who works with a diverse range of people and the whole of their issues. I understand that everyone can go through difficult times and can benefit from support in handling these challenges. I can help by offering you a relaxed, safe and confidential therapeutic space to explore issues troubling you in a caring, accepting and non-judgemental way. People I have worked with tell me their therapeutic experience with me has increased their confidence, self-awareness, personal growth and they have gained a deeper sense of meaning, purpose and contentment.
IN-PERSON sessions in DURHAM. I’m a highly qualified and experienced psychotherapist who works with a diverse range of people and the whole of their issues. I understand that everyone can go through difficult times and can benefit from support in handling these challenges. I can help by offering you a relaxed, safe and confidential therapeutic space to explore issues troubling you in a caring, accepting and non-judgemental way. People I have worked with tell me their therapeutic experience with me has increased their confidence, self-awareness, personal growth and they have gained a deeper sense of meaning, purpose and contentment.

I am an experienced Integrative Psychotherapist with Transactional Analysis as my core model working with individuals and couples across genders and orientations. I practice in English and Greek. I work with a range of issues including trauma, stress, sex and sexuality, existential issues, cultural issues and immigration mid-life transitions, separation/divorce, menopause, parenthood, career changes, eating and body image issues, relationship difficulties, domestic abuse and explorations of identity and self-actualisation. I am existentially minded and use a range of approaches tailored to the individual in support of their goals.
I am an experienced Integrative Psychotherapist with Transactional Analysis as my core model working with individuals and couples across genders and orientations. I practice in English and Greek. I work with a range of issues including trauma, stress, sex and sexuality, existential issues, cultural issues and immigration mid-life transitions, separation/divorce, menopause, parenthood, career changes, eating and body image issues, relationship difficulties, domestic abuse and explorations of identity and self-actualisation. I am existentially minded and use a range of approaches tailored to the individual in support of their goals.
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Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
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Verified Verified
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Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
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Furthermore, I have significant experience of working with those who experience
aspects of neurodiversity.
I have over 10 years of experiencing working in the NHS in various roles, as a Cognitive-Behavioural Therapist and a HCPC registered Clinical Psychologist.
My work has brought me into contact with people across the lifespan, from young children (and their families) to centenarians. I have experience working with a wide range of difficulties, including: various types of anxiety disorders, depression, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), among others. In addition, I have extensive experience of when such difficulties co-occur.
Furthermore, I have significant experience of working with those who experience
aspects of neurodiversity.

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Verified Verified
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