Sotiria Stenimachali

I offer individual, weekly therapy on a Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday, between the hours of 0900-1600 and for 50 minutes per session. Please, get in touch to find out availability.

I offer online via zoom with video and telephone sessions UK wide.

I offer a free 20 minute consultation where we can discuss what has brought you to counselling.

You might find yourself here because you are experiencing a crisis, are feeling isolated or misunderstood. Perhaps, you are interested in exploring patterns of behaviour that you want to change. Maybe you feel lost or want to discover who you are.

I am a qualified integrative BACP therapist since 2021. I use a variety of theories and models when working with clients to help them realise their full potential. As everyone is different, I take the time to understand your specific situation and offer the flexibility to suit your individual needs. During the process of therapy, we can look at things like family history, present day circumstances and explore how your history may be impacting your present-day life, but also to look forward to a more purposeful and meaningful future.

I see therapy as a collaborative process, so, developing a strong therapeutic relationship is at the heart of my work. As your therapist, my role is not to provide you with the answers, but instead to provide a safe, non-judgmental environment for self-exploration. With the increased awareness developed through our work together, comes the opportunity for more choice and the possibility for change and personal growth.

I was raised in Greece before moving to the UK over 25 years ago and I have an excellent understanding of intercultural and migratory life experiences and questions of identity, home and belonging.

Some focused difficulties are more suitable for short-term therapy, which usually last around 12 weeks; other difficulties are more suitable for long-term therapy. We can discuss which option will suit you best at the initial consultation.

Sessions can take place on a weekly or bi-weekly basis at the same day/time each week, or as agreed in the initial session.

If you'd like to continue working together following the initial session, I usually ask that you commit to 6 further sessions, at which point we will have a review to see how you are finding our work together. We will discuss whether you’d like to continue working with an open-ended agreement, for a fixed number of sessions or to end therapy.

I offer open-ended or short-term therapy. I have a limited number of ‘reduced fee’ spaces for people who are out of work, on a low income or studying full time.

Your initial session gives you the opportunity to explain your situation and to find your feet in the therapeutic environment. This might be your first experience of speaking to someone completely independent and in a confidential setting, and I want you to be able to feel comfortable and understand fully how therapy can help you.

Our first session will cover:

• What has brought you to therapy, why are you here

• Your background

• Your hopes and potential outcomes from attending therapy

• How we will work together, timings, duration and any other outcomes you are seeking

This is the perfect time to see if we are a good fit for one another. There is no pressure to begin regular therapy beyond this point. If either of us feels we are not the right fit for any reason, I will support you to find an alternative therapist.

The initial session is charged at the full rate and is 50 minutes long.