Counsellor profile
Effie Hicks, BACP
Psychotherapist - Family and relationship concerns
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- Jungian approach
- Mindfulness therapy
- Psychodynamic work
About Effie
Effie Hicks is a psychotherapist with eight years' experience and a Master’s degree in psychotherapy and healing. She is a registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). Effie lists work with stress, anxiety, relationship and family concerns among her areas of focus, and she offers sessions in English and Greek.
She practises from a blend of Jungian, psychodynamic and mindfulness approaches. That means she pays attention to patterns from the past, to recurring images and dreams, and to what helps someone feel more steady in day-to-day life. Sessions are conversational and reflective, with practical steps where helpful.
Effie has worked in both voluntary and private settings with adults, couples and children, and she draws on that range when planning sessions. Common topics she supports include parenting strain, difficulties with intimacy, issues around attachment and abandonment, and challenges such as depression, grief and addictions.
Her additional focus areas include blended family issues, body image, codependency, communication problems, divorce and separation, family of origin concerns and forgiveness. She also lists work with LGBT issues, eating and sleeping problems, and compassion fatigue.
For people unsure how to begin, the process starts with a short matching questionnaire and a booked first session. Effie accepts international clients and uses a subscription payment model that can be cancelled at any time.
How sessions work
How Effie’s Jungian, Psychodynamic and Mindfulness Work Translates Online
Jungian work pays attention to recurring images, dreams and symbolic themes. Online sessions can use conversation to uncover those patterns and consider how they relate to present-day family and relationship issues.Psychodynamic work looks at how earlier relationships shape current behaviour and feelings. In an online session this can mean gently tracing past patterns that repeat in parenting, intimacy or conflict and noticing small changes in how someone responds.
Mindfulness therapy teaches simple attention and breathing practices to reduce anxiety and reactivity. It supports calmer responses to stress, sleep difficulties and moments of overwhelm that often come with parenting and caring roles.
Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss goals and preferences with the client, and try different ways of working to see what fits best. That decision is collaborative and can shift as needs change.
The original biography does not specify session formats, so confirm the available options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions around daily life, for example by reducing travel time or allowing shorter check-ins during a busy day. It can also help maintain continuity when life circumstances change, while keeping the focus on practical tasks and reflective conversation adapted to each person’s needs.
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Experience
8+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English, Greek
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of family or parenting concerns does she help with?
She helps people with parenting strain, blended family issues, family of origin problems and communication difficulties at home.
What is her therapy style like in sessions?
She uses an interactive, reflective style that mixes Jungian, psychodynamic and mindfulness approaches with conversational work and practical steps.
How many years has she practised?
She has eight years of clinical experience in both voluntary and private sector roles.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She holds a Master’s in psychotherapy and healing and is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy. She works from the United Kingdom.
Can I work with her if I don’t speak English?
Sessions are offered in English and Greek.
Which session formats does she offer?
The original biography does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How does billing work and what does it cost?
Costs vary with location. Sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin or arrange a first appointment?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a first session.
Details come from information the counsellor supplied to BetterHelp. A registration can be checked with the body that issued it.
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