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Specialises in

• Behavioural Activation (BA)

• Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT)

• Interpersonal Psychotherapy (IPT)

Offers

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

About me

Hi, my name is Elena,

I am a Chartered Counselling Psychologist with the British Psychological Society, registered with the Health & Care Professions Council and accredited with IPT UK. I am also a Supervisor on the BPS Register of Applied Psychology Practice Supervisors with over 20 years experience of working in primary care in the NHS and private settings.

As a Counselling Psychologist I combine evidence-based approaches with a solid therapeutic alliance with my patients. My therapeutic approach draws from Third Wave CBT approaches, such as Compassion Focused Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Mindfulness Based Therapy.
I am also an accredited Interpersonal Therapy (IPT) practitioner and supervisor. IPT is a NICE recommended approach for depression in the context of life changes, relationship disputes, loneliness, isolation, loss and bereavement. I am also an accredited IPT supervisor involved with the training and supervision of IPT practitioners in training.

I am able to offer therapy in English and Italian.

Modern life can be challenging. We can easily feel overwhelmed by and blame ourselves for our difficulties and think that everything bad is our fault. Having a safe space to tell your story is the first step in how therapy can help.

Understanding how our brains work, and how conditions such as depression and anxiety develop and keep a hold over us, is an extremely helpful step to release us from self-blame. This understanding can give us the freedom to find effective ways to manage and overcome our difficulties and start to look after ourselves.

In our therapy sessions we will work collaboratively to understand the difficulties affecting you and devise a plan to help manage them, reduce distress and implement positive changes to enjoy life better according to your goals.




Testimonials:


"I had a fantastic experience interacting with, learning from and being supported by Elena Bonsignore. I genuinely can't quite believe the difference in how I feel now, months on from the start of our sessions - particularly in regards to self-compassion as part of a daily
routine. Elena creates a comfortable, friendly and secure environment that makes you feel very understood when expressing your thoughts. Truly a fantastic person to be counselled by and highly recommended. - J.W."



Elena has been my psychologist in the past few years, helping me navigate ongoing personal challenges with unparalleled care and compassion. Her approach is characterised by a unique blend of compassion and directness, creating a safe space for her clients to open up without fear of judgment, making her a top-notch psychologist. Her attentive listening and empathetic nature made me feel genuinely heard and valued. Through evidence-based techniques and in-depth discussions, I gained invaluable tools to address the challenges in my life.

Thanks to her guidance, I've gained self-compassion and emotional resilience. I've learned to manage personal challenges, and build healthier relationships, resulting in increased self-esteem and a newfound confidence in both my personal and professional life. I wholeheartedly recommend Elena to anyone seeking compassionate, effective, and evidence-based therapy. Her unique approach, dedication, and unwavering support have made a profound impact on my life. JC

Elena is a wonderful CFT therapist and I really enjoyed and benefitted from our sessions.

I gained super useful tools and coping mechanisms to assist me in my daily life which is what I wanted to gain from the sessions in the first place.

Elena is kind, a great listener and proactive. I would highly recommend her to anyone struggling with anxiety or other issues.

I would definitely go back to Elena for more sessions if needed down the line.

Kara E.

Areas of interest

Anxiety, e.g. Generalised Anxiety Disorder, (GAD), Panic attacks and Panic Disorder, Health Anxiety
Depression
Loss and bereavement
Low self-esteem
Checking OCD
Workplace stress
Perfectionism
Relationship Problems
Self criticism
Sleep problems and Insomnia