Welcome to my website
I am an integrative psychotherapist and counsellor, experienced and fully qualified to a postgraduate level. By calling myself an ‘integrative therapist’ I want to convey that I value and am well trained in diverse approaches to counselling and psychotherapy (analytical and solution-focused ones), and that my intention is to adapt my approach to your current experience, need and urgency. My work is based on a collaborative and humane therapeutic relationship, moving away from fixed medical models and psychological jargon.
I imagine that If you are reading this, probably something is in the way of you feeling well. The reality is that life can be very difficult at times. You might be feeling low, stressed, isolated or stuck. It could be a relationship, your work, unresolved family issues or a traumatic past or current event. Our modern society has many eases but can also be a stressful, competitive, demanding world with frequent experiences of anxiety, depression and existential crises.
“Leo combines an extremely incisive and flexible approach with a genuine compassion for and openness with his clients.”
L. A., living in the UK and USA, google review
My experience has shown me that therapy can be very helpful towards a more fulfilling, healthier, happier life; towards managing stress better or mental health issues. I also talk from personal experience as therapy has been very helpful in my life too. And this is the most rewarding part of my work: when I see positive changes in the lives of the people I work with, when I am reminded that there are certain difficult things in life that I, you, we all feel in our unique ways, and something very meaningful and productive can happen in the sharing, talking and exchanging of ideas.
The first step would be to meet for one or a couple of initial sessions, to look at your experiences, needs and what might be the best way ahead – either continue together or I would provide with extensive information for further support if need be. My diverse experience has included working for over 25 years in places such as my private therapy practice and in other professional services including: community social work, the NHS, MIND, crisis centre, LGBTQI and University counselling services. I have been over the years a professional member of the UKCP and BACP and abide by their code of ethics.
Feel free and call me Leo.
Service managed by Psychotherapist Leonidas Dolias MA, PGDip (ADEPsy), MSEA.