Petra Jamnik

I work Monday - Saturday, with flexible hours between 8:00am and 8:00pm (UK time). 

I try to accommodate clients with different schedules, including those working full-time or living in different time zones.

Sessions are held securely online, allowing you to access therapy from the comfort and privacy of your own space. Online therapy can be just as effective as in-person work and offers continuity and convenience.

If you are interested in working together, please feel free to book a free 20-minute consultation to discuss availability and next steps.

Hi, I’m Petra, a UK-trained psychotherapist with clinical psychology training, working with adults who seek deeper understanding, emotional healing, and meaningful change in their lives.

I offer effective, evidence-based therapy in a warm, collaborative, and deeply relational setting, where safety and trust form the foundation for lasting transformation.

I believe that healing is not only about changing our thoughts, because we are more than just our thinking minds. We are emotional, relational, and embodied beings. For this reason, my work integrates cognitive, emotional, relational, and somatic approaches, supporting transformation on multiple levels, from symptom relief to deeper shifts in how you relate to yourself and others.

Credentials & Accreditations:

UK-trained Psychotherapist 

Diploma in Counselling Psychology and Psychotherapy, New School for Psychotherapy and Counselling, London

4-year Gestalt training at Edinburgh Gestalt Institute, Edinburgh

Clinical Psychology Training (University of Bergamo, Italy)

Certified in EMDR (Sonoma Institute, San Francisco, US)

Trauma-informed, relational therapy

My approach is holistic. I work with:

Emotions – helping you process difficult feelings such as shame, anxiety, grief, or anger.

The body – bringing awareness to how experiences are held physically, and supporting nervous system regulation.

Thought patterns – gently exploring beliefs and narratives that may no longer serve you.

I pay attention not only to what you say, but how you experience yourself in the present moment. Often, the patterns that shape your life also show up in the therapeutic relationship, and I offer space where can work with them safely and consciously.

Areas I Often Work With

I have a particular interest and experience in:

Childhood trauma and emotional neglect

Relationship difficulties and attachment wounds

Adult Children of Emotionally Immature Parents

Shame and self-blame

Boundaries and people-pleasing patterns

Identity, meaning, and life transitions

Belonging, loneliness

What You Can Expect

In our sessions, you can expect:

A compassionate, non-judgmental space

Depth and emotional honesty

Respect for your autonomy

Gentle challenge when helpful

Attention to both psychological and embodied experience

Therapy with me is not about “fixing” you. It is about helping you reconnect with your own inner resources, develop stronger boundaries, deepen self-understanding, and build more fulfilling relationships.

I believe that growth is possible when we feel safe enough to be authentic and I aim to create that safety together with you.

I offer a free 20-minute consultation call to help us determine whether we feel like a good fit to work together. This is an opportunity for you to briefly share what brings you to therapy, ask any questions about my approach, and get a sense of how I work. There is no obligation to continue.

The first full session is an assessment and exploratory session. During this session, we will discuss your current concerns, relevant personal history, and what you would like to gain from therapy. I may ask some structured questions to better understand your emotional, relational, and psychological patterns, while also leaving space for what feels most important to you.

Rather than rushing into techniques, I prioritise creating a safe and attuned therapeutic relationship from the beginning. This foundation is essential for effective work, whether we are using relational exploration, CBT tools, EMDR, or somatic approaches.

If appropriate, we may begin to identify initial goals and discuss a potential direction for our work together. Some clients benefit from short-term, focused therapy targeting specific difficulties, while others choose longer-term, deeper exploration.