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Accredited CBT Therapist, trained in EMDR and Schema Therapy
PGCert in Cognitive Behavioural therapy
Hi, I’m Despina. I have a wealth of experience in helping individuals experiencing anxiety and low mood. If you are struggling with different types of anxiety (e.g., social anxiety, health anxiety, specific phobias, panic), post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD), body dysmorphic disorder (BDD), or battling through bouts of depression, I will be with you every step of the way. With a compassionate ear and proven techniques, we’ll work towards overcoming your difficulties, conquering your fears, and building your resilience for the future.
I completely understand how difficult it is sometimes to engage in therapy, but I assure you your experience is much more common than you think, and there’s no shame in asking for help. The first step is often the hardest, and the rest you will have someone by your side!
I am originally from Cyprus but have made London my home. I trained in Psychology from the start and I am a BABCP accredited cognitive behavioural (CBT) psychotherapist, and I am also an EMDR therapist-in-training. I work part-time in the NHS, supporting the local community in Lambeth, and also see clients privately, primarily on Mondays and Saturdays. In my spare time I also volunteer for a local food bank, offering wellbeing support to our locals in need.
My approach
I put compassion in the centre of the work I do and aim to understand the person and not just the issues. We will work collaboratively to figure out your goals for therapy and make a plan together. CBT and EMDR are considered ‘doing’ therapies more than ‘talking’ therapies – bringing change through real life changes. I also draw from other modalities such as compassion focused therapy and acceptance and commitment therapy.
