- Anger management support
- Relationship communication
- CBT and client-centred
About Petronela
Petronela Antemia is a counsellor registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and has seven years of experience. She works with stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, anger, low self-esteem, grief and other life changes. Sessions are delivered in English and she accepts clients from outside the UK.
Her approach is practical and person-focused. She uses conversation to identify what is causing upset and then tries methods that can reduce emotional overwhelm. That can mean looking at thoughts and behaviours, or focusing on what matters most to the person in their life.
Petronela draws on client-centred work to keep the focus on the person's experience. She also uses cognitive behavioural ideas to spot thought patterns that feed anger or anxiety. Solution-focused and existential ideas help when people want clearer goals or to make sense of difficult life changes.
She is experienced supporting people through relationship strain and works with issues such as communication, attachment and conflict. She also supports people with grief, eating and sleeping problems, ADHD-related concerns, and the effects of past abuse.
Petronela describes therapy as a collaborative process. She will discuss options and plan sessions around what the person hopes to change. To begin, people are asked to complete a short matching questionnaire and then book a first session.
Approaches used in remote sessions and how they help
Petronela commonly uses client-centred methods and cognitive behavioural therapy in her work. Client-centred work focuses on the person's own experience and priorities, encouraging clear expression of feelings and what matters to them. Cognitive behavioural therapy looks at links between thoughts, emotions and behaviours, and helps people try out different responses to reduce distress.She may also draw on solution-focused or existential ideas when people want practical, short-term goals or when they need to make sense of life changes and values. Deciding which approach to use is a shared process. The therapist and client review what is most useful and adjust methods based on the person's needs and preferences.
Confirm the session formats offered before booking as the profile does not list specific delivery methods. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy routine, allow shorter check-ins when needed and reduce travel time. They can also help people manage sessions during work breaks or when being on camera is not practical. Registered or accredited professionals and therapists adapt their techniques to work well at a distance and focus on outcomes that matter to the individual.
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Experience
7+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, anger, low self-esteem, grief and other life changes.
What is her therapeutic style?
Her style is practical and person-focused, using conversation to identify causes of upset and applying approaches that address thoughts, behaviours and goals.
How much experience does she have?
She has seven years of experience working with a range of emotional and relationship difficulties.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and is based in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can I work with her from outside the UK?
She accepts international clients; confirm any practical details when you arrange a first session.
How are sessions billed?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I start working with her?
Click the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.