- Jungian themes
- Mindfulness practice
- Psychodynamic work
About Effie
Effie Hicks is a BACP counsellor with eight years' experience working in the United Kingdom. She uses psychotherapy to help people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, relationship problems, anger, grief and other life challenges. Effie speaks English and Greek and accepts international clients.
Effie trained to be a counsellor after benefiting from therapy herself. She works in an integrative way and draws on Jungian, psychodynamic and mindfulness approaches. Sessions are practical and conversational. She aims to help people understand patterns that keep causing pain or conflict.
In practice Effie helps with a broad set of concerns. These include depression, addictions, trauma and abuse, intimacy and body image issues, eating and sleep problems, and career or life changes. She also supports people facing family problems, divorce or blended family tensions and those coping with feelings of abandonment or emptiness.
Her psychodynamic work looks at past relationships and long-standing patterns. Jungian ideas are used to explore symbolic themes and dreams when that feels useful. Mindfulness techniques are offered to help with stress, anger and low mood through simple present-moment practices.
Effie has experience in both private and voluntary sectors and has worked with adults, couples and children in previous roles. Her sessions tend to be interactive and reflective, with a focus on understanding how behaviours link to feelings and relationships. She encourages practical steps that can reduce angry outbursts and ease ongoing tension.
To begin, clients complete a short questionnaire and then book an initial session. Fees vary by location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How her approaches translate to online work
Effie draws on Jungian, psychodynamic and mindfulness ideas that adapt well to remote sessions. Jungian work looks at symbols and dreams to uncover recurring themes, which can be discussed over video or phone. Psychodynamic work focuses on patterns from past relationships and how they show up now, and this is explored through conversation and reflection. Mindfulness therapy offers simple attention and breathing practices to reduce stress and help manage anger and reactivity.Finding the right way of working is part of the process. Effie will work collaboratively to decide which approach or combination fits a client's goals and preferences. She checks in about what helps and adjusts the focus as therapy progresses, so sessions change in response to the client's needs.
The practical benefits of remote sessions include fitting therapy around work and family commitments and avoiding travel time. Remote work can also make it easier to have a shorter check-in or a conversation without being on camera, depending on what a client prefers. Session formats are not specified in the provided biography, so confirm the exact online options before booking to ensure they suit your routine and technical setup.
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Experience
8+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English, Greek
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she work with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, anger and relationship difficulties, among other concerns such as trauma, grief and eating or sleeping problems.
Which therapeutic style does she use?
Her approach is integrative, combining Jungian, psychodynamic and mindfulness methods in conversational sessions.
How much experience does she have?
She has eight years' experience working in the private and voluntary sectors with adults, couples and children.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is registered with the BACP and practises in the United Kingdom.
Can I have sessions in Greek?
Sessions are offered in English and Greek.
What session formats are available?
Session formats are not specified in the biography; please confirm the current online and in-person options before booking.
How are fees handled?
Fees vary with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.