Chiara Di Rienzo

I currently have space for new clients on Thursdays and Fridays for online and in-person sessions. 

I’m an integrative psychotherapist working with individuals and couples, with previous experience in an NHS GP practice. I’m also an ICF Associate Certified Coach (ACC), bringing 20 years’ coaching experience to my work. I offer a warm, open and flexible space where you can explore what feels difficult, stuck or hard to express, in a way that is collaborative and responsive to your needs.

You may be feeling anxious, overwhelmed or unsure how to move forward. Perhaps you have lost touch with your needs or sense of identity, or notice patterns that no longer serve you. As a couple, you may be struggling to communicate, feeling disconnected or caught in recurring conflicts.

I believe in our human capacity for growth and meaningful change. Therapy can help you slow down, understand what may be happening beneath the surface and reconnect with your emotional needs, strengths and resources.

I draw on psychodynamic, person-centred, CBT and mindfulness-based approaches. Taking a holistic view, I consider how mind, body and emotions are connected, focusing on the whole person—or the relationship as a whole—rather than only the immediate difficulty.

I also support people experiencing depression, grief and loss, low self-esteem, neurodiversity, and questions around identity, sexuality, life transitions or purpose.

Sessions are available online, in person in Surbiton, and through Walk & Talk therapy in Richmond Park. Walking side by side in nature can help some people feel more grounded and able to express what they are experiencing.

You do not need to be in crisis to begin therapy. If you’d like to arrange an initial session, please get in touch. We can explore what you’re looking for and whether working together feels like the right fit.

Therapy with me is a collaborative process, offering space to speak openly, feel heard and make sense of what may be happening beneath the surface. I work with warmth, curiosity and without judgement, exploring both the roots of current difficulties and what may help you feel steadier in the present.

A particular focus of my practice is anxiety in its many forms, including generalised anxiety, social anxiety, panic, persistent overthinking and perfectionism. I often work with people who appear capable and composed on the outside while feeling overwhelmed within. Together, we can understand the patterns that may be keeping anxiety in place and reconnect with the emotional needs, strengths and resources that can make change possible.

I also work with people experiencing loss, burnout, low self-worth, life transitions, and questions of identity or direction. Sometimes there is no single problem—only a sense of feeling stuck or disconnected from yourself or others. I work with couples who are struggling to communicate, feel distant from one another or repeatedly return to the same conflicts. Therapy can help you recognise these patterns, understand the needs and vulnerabilities within them and begin hearing one another differently.

I offer sessions online, in person in Surbiton, and through Walk & Talk therapy in Richmond Park. Some people value the convenience of online therapy or the familiarity of meeting in a therapy room, while others find that walking in nature makes it easier to think, speak and feel grounded. 

Walk & Talk sessions take place at a comfortable pace, with opportunities to pause or sit. We can decide together which setting feels most helpful for you.

I offer a free 20-minute introductory call so we can speak briefly about what is bringing you to therapy and consider whether working together feels right. You will have an opportunity to ask questions and learn a little about how I work, with no pressure to make a decision during the call.

If we decide to continue, our first session gives us more time to explore your circumstances and what you hope to gain from therapy. I’ll ask some initial questions to help us develop a shared understanding of your experiences, current needs and priorities. You can take your time and share only what you feel ready to discuss.

The first individual session lasts 60 minutes, followed by regular 50-minute sessions, usually held weekly. Sessions for couples last 70 minutes.

If you are unsure whether therapy is the right next step, an introductory call is a simple place to begin. It can help you gain some clarity without committing to ongoing sessions.