Ana Szopa

If you have found your way here, chances are you are looking for support, have questions you would like to explore, feelings you need to have witnessed or challenging thoughts you want to express.

I am trained in a Humanistic Integrative modality. This means that I am led by you with regards to the topics we discuss and the pace at which we work. I endeavour to empower, give you agency and am able to integrate different therapeutic theories and approaches to best suit you as an individual. I believe that you are the expert in your own experience and see us as two humans sitting across from each other, rather than me as expert and you as patient.

Whether you would like to process a particular event, explore difficult feelings, or delve deeper into your psychology and increase your self-awareness, all of you is welcome in the therapy room. 

My approach is warm, empathic and collaborative. My aim is to create a holding environment in which you can safely explore whatever you choose to bring.

My work is informed by my yoga practice which has taught me that our emotional experiences are often stored in the body and shown me how movement can support us to process these. I can guide you to use mindfulness and somatic techniques to connect with what is being held in your body.

While working as a therapist, I have supported clients exploring issues such as trauma, bereavement, sexual assault, gender and sexual identity, depression and anxiety. I have a particular interest in working with trauma as well as questions around identity and belonging.

Alongside my therapeutic training, I have worked in the refugee sector for over a decade in various roles. I also have more than 3 years’ experience of working with young people at an intersectional therapy centre with a focus on trauma and attachment, and with adults with substance misuse concerns. 

I offer a free 30-minute introductory phone or video call.

Please get in touch with any questions or to arrange an initial session. I look forward to hearing from you.