Philip Panayiotou

About me and my therapy practice

I am a qualified BACP accredited Integravtive Counsellor and Psychotherapist. This means I use different theoretical models to suit each individual, using mainly Psychodynamic, Person Centred, CBT and Transpersonal methods. 

I have a specialist interest and experience working with men and men’s issues. I fully understand the pressures faced by men today and how opening up and talking about problems can be very difficult. There is a reason 8 out of 10 suicides in the UK are men, I believe this is because we, as men are not talking about our struggles because of the tired old messages to ‘man up’ and ‘boys don’t cry’, this leads to suppressing our emotions which can have devastating consequences. 

I have helped many people who have experienced low mood, feelings of anxiety and depression, low self-esteem and relationship issues. I also have a lot of experience working with addictions. I have worked in residential treatment centres for addiction in Central London and Surrey. 

 I am a registered therapist with AXA, Aviva, WPA and Vitality Healthcare Insurance Providers. 

What I can help with

Abuse, Anxiety, Bereavement, Depression, Loss, Trauma, Personal development, Health related issues, Cultural issues, Self esteem, Sexual identity, Sexuality, Spirituality, Relationships, Anger management, Stress, Work related issues

Types of therapy

Gestalt, Integrative, Person centred, Psychodynamic, Transpersonal

Clients I work with

Adults, Groups

How I deliver therapy

Long-term face-to-face work, Short-term face-to-face work