Frequently Asked
Questions
Entrance To My Office by Wyndham Place
Office Hours
I’m offering face to face sessions as well as online/telehealth sessions to accommodate to busy professionals based in London, UK and all over the world between Monday to Friday for sessions between 09.00 – 18.00 UK time.
To get started please use the book a free discovery call button found on each page.
What therapy looks like?
Therapy is a very personal experience and it’s often challenging to give a simple answer; however the ultimate goal is to experience change and peace with whatever it’s that is troubling you.
Especially during these very challenging times, most discussions are focused on making sure that each client is heard and able to share his overwhelming emotions. Most importantly of all, my goal is to ensure that each client has in place some coping mechanisms in order to be able to remain as much functional as possible at the beginning of the therapeutic process.
How do I know that therapy will help me?
It is a very difficult question to answer with a simple yes or no, because it all depends on how you feel about it. Do you feel that you have had enough feeling stressed out, stuck, miserable, unworthy? Do you feel that it is high time you felt seen and heard? If the answer to the above mentioned questions is yes, then I would say book a 20 minute discovery session to get a taste!
Do you take insurance?
Yes, I’m registered with AXA and WPA! All I need from you is your account number as well as your authorisation code given by them!
Do you prescribe medication?
No!
But I enjoy working closely with doctors who might be working closely with you, who are interested in your mental health and in your well being in general. If you agree, I believe in communicating with the care team you already have in place.
How often do I have to come?
I would say that at the beginning it’s always beneficial to come once a week, until we have managed to ensure that you feel comfortable working with me, whilst being able to get as much information and understanding about your presenting difficulties. Once this has been established, you could carry on coming once a week, but I also have many clients who find twice a month gives them enough to think about and work on. It all depends on your needs and your goal!
What kind of problems do you work with?
You could get an understanding by reading the pages under the issues tab. However you could always drop me a message through the message button (at the bottom right of each page) and I will do my best to get back to you asap.
What are your fees?
I charge £120 for a 50 minutes session (same fee for face to face as well as online sessions). If budget is tight for you right now, I’m more than happy to refer you to another colleague!
Payment options
You can pay online by credit card after having receiving the relevant invoice.
How do I know where to start with during our first session?
When the “big” day comes, you only have to show up, sit down and talk. That’s it! Nothing fancy, just talking! If you already know what to talk about, that’s great! If you don’t already know, that is why I’m here for! My role is to create a space where you feel safe, free from judgment and expectations. Your role is to be as honest and vulnerable as you can for the first time. I’m not here to decide what is wrong with you. I’m here to help you look inside, identify some patterns, discover the person who is longing to be free and together find the right tools to do so.
Then once our session is over, you can go back to your daily life, only with some additional information to think about and hopefully an excitement for the possibilities waiting for you in the future.
I’m Greek but I feel more comfortable talking in English, will this be an issue?
Of course not!
It is very common for people who have lived in the UK for a while to feel more comfortable expressing themselves in English, although their background might be Greek. One of the most important factors in therapy is the establishment of the relationship, and the sense of being able to share personal difficulties without feeling ashamed, judged or afraid, regardless of whether you do it in Greek or in English.