Vagelis Dimitriou

It isn’t always easy to admit to ourselves that something needs to change and ask for help. I imagine you are here because you want help with something in your life. 

There are so many circumstances in life that cause us pain and suffering expressed in different ways: anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship issues, loneliness, bereavement, lack of purpose and so on..

Together, we will explore what it is you are having difficulty with as well as what you want for yourself. That often includes, firstly, recognising unhelpful patterns and obstacles that get in the way of what you want and then making the necessary adjustments. It is you that will make the choices and bring about the change in your life. My role is to support you and guide you towards your innate resilience, hope and capacity for change. I believe we all have the answers we need within us and my role is to help you to find your own.

I believe the most important element for therapy to be successful is the relationship between client and therapist and the trust/bond developed between them that allows the work to take place. My approach is, therefore, relational; aiming to foster a therapeutic alliance which supports you to examine your experience and feelings, learn strategies for coping, enhance your agency and will, develop or access your resilience and explore your options for change. 

The first session is an opportunity for us to see how we feel in each other’s company and whether we are a good ‘fit’ to work together. We will also explore your current circumstances, the reasons that have brought you to seek help and your expectations as well as answer any questions you might have.