Erminia Armentano

I've immediate availability for working with both children and adults. My hours are flexible and I can offer either early morning or after work/school sessions. I also have availability at the weekend and, occasionally, some evenings too. 

My clinical practice is wheelchair friendly and I've free parking available outside. 

All sessions are confidential and tailored to meet your needs.

I've been working as a psychodynamic counsellor for nearly twenty years. I can offer long - medium - short term intervention. All of them are very valid depending on your needs, because remember: "Every successful therapy is based on the Relationship between the client (you) and the counsellor (me)".  I help clients understanding the real root problem of their suffering and how to improve this. I work with the unconscious mind to make sense of your presentation/symptoms and, together, we agree a therapeutic plan that best meets your needs. My main aim is to support you in this journey of healing, offering you a neutral space to offload and learn, to be held and understood without any judgement. As a counsellor I'm very compassionate, caring, open and honest. My greatest satisfaction comes from empowering my clients (all ages) to become independent, strong, self-reliant and resilient individuals. For many this is a profession, for me, this is a vocation. I offer consistency and reliability with a certain degree of flexibility as I understand, life can be unpredictable at times. I always try to offer a replacement session whenever possible, as I'm aware we all can face challenges by time to time. I'm a counsellor but a human too! My work comes from a place of humbleness and deep love for life, aware that every human deserves a chance and ever wound can be healed with the right support and care!

My counselling sessions are 50 min each, unless agreed a different modality. Generally, the sessions are weekly but it could be more/less often depending on your needs.

I work mainly online or over the phone as this has been proven to be as effective as face to face intervention. However, I do also offer face to face sessions and/or home visits (travel time is charged extra) as I'm aware every person has different preferences. My private practice is from my own home and is wheelchair friendly. Free carpark is also available in front of the house. 

As I work with both children and adults, I offer different therapeutic modalities such as: Psychodynamic Counselling, Trauma and Attachment Focused EMDR, Art Psychotherapy for those who want to express themselves creatively or for those who find "words not always enough" to express their internal world.

I'd expect from you (the client) to be punctual (unless in unforeseen circumstances), to pay the session on the day of the booking in order for this to be confirmed. I'd also require 48 hours cancellation notice to avoid full fee charge, unless unforeseen circumstances which couldn't be predicted in advanced.

I always recommend to book 1 ½ hour at assessment stage because this allows you time to open up, to talk about the things that matters to you most and get to ask me any question you may have. However, I understand this may not be appealing to everyone, therefore, the choice is yours. 

I'll also ask you to complete some questionnaires by time to time to check on progress and monitor your mood. These are absolutely not mandatory, so if you don't wish to do it, it's absolutely fine, just say so! 

All the sessions are confidential, unless there's any risk involved for you or anyone else. If this would be the case, I would always discuss things with you before taking any action (whenever possible and safe to do so). I'd never take any action without your knowledge unless extremely necessary. It's safe to say that it has never happened in my nearly twenty years of practice.