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Expertise

ADHD
Career Problems
Depression/Feeling Sad
Domestic Violence
Finding Life Purpose
High Levels of Stress/ Burnout
Life Transitions
Loss, Grief and Bereavement
Low Self-Confidence
Personal Growth
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London, United Kingdom

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English

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15-min call prior to first sessionquestion mark

A Little About Me

My Practice
I trained as an existential-integrative psychotherapist, and I am currently in the last stages of my doctoral level training in Counselling Psychology, at Middlesex University London. I have been practicing as a psychotherapist for the past 6 years, and have worked in the mental health field for the past 10 years all together. As an existential- integrative therapist, I am drawing on the approaches that best suit the issues the clients bring into the therapy room. I offer both short-term and long term therapy for adults. I have worked with young people, adults and groups with a wide range of difficulties, from feelings of depression and anxiety, low self-esteem, relationship difficulties, and workplace problems to cultural difficulties and diagnosed mental health conditions. I have a special interest in working with individuals who have experienced workplace bullying ,burn out and stress in their workplace, and helping them to identify healthy ways of recovering.
What I'm Like
I provide an empathic, non-judgemental space where clients can open up and feel seen and heard for who they truly are. The therapeutic sessions will be tailored to meet their unique needs, based on a shared understanding of their concerns and problems. My approach is collaborative, and I will work with them to help them live more fully, drawing on their internal resources and abilities.

What Can You Expect From My Sessions

During the sessions I provide a non directive approach where I allow the clients to explore their thoughts and feelings. When working with clients short-term setting goals can help the clients feel reassured about working towards a particular outcome. During sessions it is normal to feel triggered and normalising those feelings can be quite helpful for the therapeutic growth.

Our first session

I understand that it can feel very stressful before a client attends their first session, and that is normal. I communicate to the clients that it is okay to feel anxious during the first session and I help them to normalise their experience. I then explain to the clients that during the first session we are aiming to explore their goals, and what would make therapy feel worthwhile. I also emphasise that it is an opportunity for them to decide if my way of working matches their needs.

Fees

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Accepts Insurance
Cost
  • Contact practitoner for information
Insurance
  • Cigna

Approach

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
Compassion-Focused Therapy
Existential Therapy
Integrative Approach
Person-Centered Therapy
Psychodynamic Therapy
Solution Focused Therapy

Credentials and Qualifications

Credentials
  • BACP
  • BPS
  • NCPS
Qualifications
  • Msc in Mental Health, King's College London, Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology&Neuroscience, 2013
  • DPsych-Counselling Psychology- (ongoing), Middlesex University London, 2026
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Maria Galani
Therapist

Highlights

MapPinLine

London, United Kingdom

Globe

English

Online

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Accepts international clientsquestion mark
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15-min call prior to first sessionquestion mark

Expertise

ADHD
Career Problems
Depression/Feeling Sad
Domestic Violence
Finding Life Purpose
High Levels of Stress/ Burnout
Life Transitions
Loss, Grief and Bereavement
Low Self-Confidence
Personal Growth
MapPinLine

London, United Kingdom

Globe

English

Online

circle
Accepts international clientsquestion mark
circle
15-min call prior to first sessionquestion mark

A Little About Me

My Practice
I trained as an existential-integrative psychotherapist, and I am currently in the last stages of my doctoral level training in Counselling Psychology, at Middlesex University London. I have been practicing as a psychotherapist for the past 6 years, and have worked in the mental health field for the past 10 years all together. As an existential- integrative therapist, I am drawing on the approaches that best suit the issues the clients bring into the therapy room. I offer both short-term and long term therapy for adults. I have worked with young people, adults and groups with a wide range of difficulties, from feelings of depression and anxiety, low self-esteem, relationship difficulties, and workplace problems to cultural difficulties and diagnosed mental health conditions. I have a special interest in working with individuals who have experienced workplace bullying ,burn out and stress in their workplace, and helping them to identify healthy ways of recovering.
What I'm Like
I provide an empathic, non-judgemental space where clients can open up and feel seen and heard for who they truly are. The therapeutic sessions will be tailored to meet their unique needs, based on a shared understanding of their concerns and problems. My approach is collaborative, and I will work with them to help them live more fully, drawing on their internal resources and abilities.

What Can You Expect From My Sessions

During the sessions I provide a non directive approach where I allow the clients to explore their thoughts and feelings. When working with clients short-term setting goals can help the clients feel reassured about working towards a particular outcome. During sessions it is normal to feel triggered and normalising those feelings can be quite helpful for the therapeutic growth.

Our first session

I understand that it can feel very stressful before a client attends their first session, and that is normal. I communicate to the clients that it is okay to feel anxious during the first session and I help them to normalise their experience. I then explain to the clients that during the first session we are aiming to explore their goals, and what would make therapy feel worthwhile. I also emphasise that it is an opportunity for them to decide if my way of working matches their needs.

Fees

circle
Accepts Insurance
Cost
  • Contact practitoner for information
Insurance
  • Cigna

Approach

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
Compassion-Focused Therapy
Existential Therapy
Integrative Approach
Person-Centered Therapy
Psychodynamic Therapy
Solution Focused Therapy

Credentials and Qualifications

Credentials
  • BACP
  • BPS
  • NCPS
Qualifications
  • Msc in Mental Health, King's College London, Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology&Neuroscience, 2013
  • DPsych-Counselling Psychology- (ongoing), Middlesex University London, 2026