I approach therapy as a collaborative and relational process, wherein its most powerful aspect is having a strong therapeutic relationship with my clients – to guide and accompany them in building resilience and fortitude to prevail over their internal conflicts and external challenges, make peace with the past, and find the courage to move forward and lead fulfilling lives. ​

The mind is a powerful force and the narrative of the stories we develop and experience as our lives can shape how we actually live our lives. I stress the importance of mindfulness by truly being in the present to reduce automatic responses that come from the unconscious defences we developed in childhood to protect ourselves from feeling unsafe. These defences have usually ceased to be helpful and are now in the way of becoming our true authentic selves. 

​I view trauma as the root cause of many mental health issues and seek to understand my clients’ childhoods and relationships with their caregivers. 

I appreciate the uniqueness of each individual who encounters the world through the prism of their background and experiences. Each person’s life story is wholly their own and tailor I my approach to their needs. 

I am particularly interested in identity – transcultural and intersectional issues such as race, gender and sexuality – as well as psychosexual and relationship issues.

I offer short-term and open-ended sessions in person and online, in English or Spanish.

Areas of particular interest and experience

I enjoy working with a diverse clientele and have supported clients within the private and charity sectors through areas such as anxiety and depression, trauma and abuse, bereavement and loss, disordered eating and body dysmorphia, shame, bullying, gender identity, sexual orientation, sexual health, lack of self-esteem and relationship dynamics. These are some representative cases and clients are welcome to present altogether other issues.

Specialist areas

Internationally mobile clients

• Adult third culture kids (TCKs)
• Expats & returning expats
• Immigrants & migrants
• Global nomads

Who might need support with

• Life transitions
• Identity & belonging
• Bereavement, loss & unresolved grief
• Relationships & attachment
• Sexuality & intimacy
• Cross-cultural partnerships
• Culture shock & reverse culture shock
• Restlessness & rootlessness
• Delayed maturity
• Effects of moving alone as a child (e.g. between separated parents, boarding school)
• The question ‘where is home?’

Psychotherapy Qualifications and Training

MBACP in full compliance with its ethical framework and best practice guidance
PG AdvDip Humanistic Integrative College CPPD
BA (Hons) International Relations, Boston University

I will shortly be starting my training as a couples and relationship psychotherapist at the NAOS Institute to qualify as a COSRT and UKCP-registered therapist.

​I am fully insured, supported by a UKCP-registered clinical supervisor, and engage in ongoing professional development and training opportunities.

Prior to retraining as a therapist, I worked in the fashion industry in New York City and in apparel and merchandise in Ibiza, in companies ranging from multinational corporations to smaller businesses.

Fees

I offer therapy on a weekly basis, with fees on a sliding scale based on income. 

My concessionary rate slots for those on a lower income are currently full but please do enquire in case they become available.

Contact

Email: thea.therapeia@proton.me

Phone: 07714 985846

Website: www.intertherapeia.com