- Years in practice
- 8
- Registration
- BACP
- Languages
- English, Greek
- Focus
- Stress, Anxiety
- Focus
- Relationship issues
- Focus
- Family conflicts
About Effie
Effie Hicks is a psychotherapist with eight years of practice who brings a warm, interactive style to sessions. She holds a Masters in psychotherapy and healing and is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). Effie offers therapy in English and Greek and works with people across the United Kingdom and internationally.
Her approach blends Jungian ideas, psychodynamic exploration and mindfulness alongside a person-centred attitude. Sessions are tailored to each person, so talks can focus on feelings, dreams, or patterns that keep recurring.
Background and approach
Many people come to discuss stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and parenting concerns, or issues with self-esteem and identity. Effie has worked in both personal and voluntary sectors. That background has shaped a practical way of working that keeps the person’s day-to-day life in view.
She can help with grief, trauma and abuse, addictions, sleep and eating difficulties, and compassion fatigue. She also addresses attachment and abandonment worries, family of origin issues, blended family questions, communication and commitment problems, and the impact of separation or divorce. Sessions sometimes include Jungian dream exploration, inner child work, or mindful practices to help manage strong emotions.
People who choose Effie usually want a supportive space to understand patterns and make realistic changes. She invites clients to work at a pace that suits them and to try tools that fit their life. To begin, people complete a short matching questionnaire and arrange sessions that suit their schedule.
What Effie works with
Everything Effie lists, in their own terms. Parenting is the reason this directory exists; the rest shows what else Effie helps people with.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Addictions
- LGBT
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Eating disorders
- Sleeping disorders
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Career difficulties
- Coping with life changes
- Compassion fatigue
- Abandonment
- Attachment issues
- Avoidant personality
- Blended family issues
- Body image
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Divorce and separation
- Eating and food-related issues
- Emptiness
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Impulsivity
- Infidelity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Midlife crisis
- Postpartum depression
- Self-love
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches Effie lists
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each counsellor names and does not check training records.
How depth work and mindfulness translate to online therapy
Effie uses Jungian ideas to look at recurring images, patterns and dreams that can reveal inner conflicts and resources. This work can help people make sense of troubling themes and connect experiences across their life.She also uses mindfulness techniques to build attention to the present moment and reduce reactivity. These simple practices can be useful for anxiety, stress and managing strong emotions between sessions.
Psychodynamic exploration helps identify long-standing relationship and attachment patterns. It focuses on how past experiences shape current reactions, which can be useful for relationship issues, abandonment fears and self-esteem work.
Choosing an approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences and what feels helpful, then adjust methods over time. Clients are invited to try different tools and to shape the work as their needs change.
Online sessions offer flexibility and practical benefits. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation and screen sharing for exercises, while phone sessions need less bandwidth and can fit into a busy day. Live chat and text-based messaging are useful for brief check-ins, written reflections or when typing helps someone express themselves more easily. These options make it easier to keep therapy consistent around work, parenting and other commitments.
Questions people ask about Effie
What concerns can Effie help with?
She supports people facing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and parenting worries. Other areas include grief, trauma, addictions, sleep and eating issues.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is warm and interactive, combining Jungian, psychodynamic and mindfulness approaches with a person-centred stance. Sessions are adapted to each person's needs and pace.
What experience does she bring?
She has eight years of experience working in both personal and voluntary sectors with adults, couples and children. That mix informs a practical, real-world way of working.
What are her credentials and where is she located?
She holds a Masters degree in psychotherapy and healing and is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). She practices from the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English and Greek. International clients are also accepted.
What session formats are available?
Therapy is available by video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging. Different formats can suit different needs, such as shorter check-ins or times when video isn't practical.
How does costing work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
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