individual therapy online
Therapy often begins because a part of life has become too heavy to carry alone. In my practice, I don't look at your suffering or your struggles as a flaw to be "cured." Instead, I see pain as a deeply human response to a world that can be overwhelming, chaotic, and fundamentally unjust. My approach is existential-systemic. In plain terms, this means we look at your life through two interconnected lenses: the deeply personal questions of what gives your life meaning; and the actual, real-world systems you have to navigate every day.
I work with individuals from neurodivergent and LGBTQ+ communities, and from a whole range of ethnic and faith backgrounds.
How does it work?
Initial session
Commitment
A systemic-existential approach
Format
You have a choice as to how we begin: a free 20 minute chemistry check, or a full hour's session that I charge for. Some people like to dive straight in; others need to be sure we speak the same language.
I usually suggest we start with regular weekly sessions, but we can also meet less frequently. We will take into consideration your budget, needs, and practical constraints.
Together, we will look at the family dynamics, generational patterns, and cultural contexts (including oppression or injustice) you grew up in, and how they have limited or impacted your choices. This work is about finding your own voice, articulating your own meanings, and – where possible – moving towards new possibilities.
We meet online. I use Google Meet for our sessions.
As a trauma-informed therapist, I have learnt that healing from trauma is possible where the relation of therapy allows honest and supported self-reflection and bodily self-awareness. Healing does not stop with therapy. It is an all-encompassing process, one that I will support you on wholeheartedly.
Healing trauma
How MUCH DOES IT COST?
I charge 90 euros for 50 minutes.
About
Meet Amy
I am a UK Chartered Psychologist and Psychotherapist with over seven years of clinical experience. In France, where I live, I am a certified psychopracticienne and am fully insured to practise. My practice is deeply rooted in understanding the whole person – not just the struggles they face today, but the unique history, family dynamics, and cultural contexts (including histories of oppression, injustice, and abuse) that have shaped them. I am trauma-informed, meaning I have wide research and practical experience of treating the effects of traumatic experience therapeutically. I work with a wide range of mental health diagnoses.
My Approach & Expertise
In my work with individuals, I offer a compassionate, non-judgmental space to help you untangle complex emotional patterns, process personal trauma, and reclaim a sense of agency in your life. When working with couples, my goal is to help individuals truly hear one another, bridging the gap between contrasting experiences and perspectives to build deeper mutual understanding.
Academically, my doctoral research (DCPsych, New School of Psychotherapy and Counselling and Middlesex University, London, 2025) focused on the long-term impacts of adolescent sexual grooming, examining how these early experiences affect individuals well into adulthood. My thesis involved a deep analysis of theories and studies of relational and sexual trauma. I also have a BSc in Psychology (The Open University), recognised by the British Psychological Society, and an MA in Modern Languages (Cambridge University). In 2020-2021 I completed a Certificate in Systemic Psychotherapy at Hestia, Barcelona, where I also did a two year internship.
Cross-Cultural & Expat Therapy
Having spent most of my adult life living as an expatriate in Russia, France, and Spain, I have a deep personal and professional interest in the unique challenges of a mobile life. I specialise in working with multicultural couples and individuals living outside their home countries – whether by choice or due to circumstances beyond their control, such as political upheaval. I have also supported individuals fleeing war zones and navigating life under oppressive regimes.
Language & Practice
While our therapeutic work will primarily take place in English, I am fluent in Russian and French, and speak conversational Spanish. We can easily draw upon these languages during our sessions whenever it helps to express nuances or make sense of complex feelings.
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