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Specialises in

• Behavioural Activation (BA)
• Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT)
• Counselling

• Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR)
• Mindfulness based CBT
• Psychotherapy

• Short Term Psychodynamic Therapy
• Solution Focused Brief Therapy

Offers

• Face-to-face consultations
• Video and telephone consultations

About me

I am Dr Maria Vella, a Psychologist in Psychotherapy with over twenty years of clinical experience, practicing in London.

I have carried out research specifically studying what makes therapy beneficial. I work integratively, combining the strengths of the Psychoanalytic, Humanistic-Existential, Compassionate-focused and Cognitive-Behavioural approaches. This allows me the flexibility to offer a bespoke service paying special attention to the particular needs of my clients. I pay attention to the transcultural aspect in psychotherapy as I have practised in different countries. My areas of expertise include complex anxiety, stress, depression, anger management, low self-esteem, multicultural issues, trauma, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, loss, bereavement, sexual and psychological abuse, and psychosexual problems.

My aim is to help individuals to face meaninglessness, isolation and lack of purpose in life, especially those triggered by stressful events and life transitions. I work with couples presenting with relational issues and infidelity. I also do coaching and help people with their vocational discernment.

I also work in academia, lecturing in psychology and psychotherapy. I conduct Zoom and FaceTime psychotherapy.

I am chartered with the British Psychological Society, an Associate Fellow of the BPS and registered with the Health and Care Professions Council.

Areas of interest

EMDR
Trauma
Depression
Stress
Sleep Disorders
Anger issues
Lack of assertiveness
Low self esteem or confidence
Anxiety
Panic attacks
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder
Relational Problems
Abuse (Psychological, Physical, Sexual)
Personality Disorders
Eating Disorders
Self and sexual identity
Sexual dysfunctions
Addictions
Bipolar Disorder
Loss and Bereavement