Effie Hicks

• Jungian dream analysis
• Mindfulness practice
• Psychodynamic work

About Effie

Effie Hicks works with stress, anxiety, relationship and self-esteem difficulties using an integrative psychotherapy approach that combines Jungian, psychodynamic and mindfulness ideas. She is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and has eight years of experience working in private and voluntary settings in the United Kingdom.

Effie trained to Masters level in psychotherapy and healing and draws on that training in sessions. She offers a conversational, interactive way of working that often includes exploring dreams, attending to unconscious patterns, and using mindful awareness to manage distress. Sessions may look at how earlier relationships shape current reactions and closeness, and how routine habits affect mood and sleep.

Her caseload has included adults, couples, and children in past roles in voluntary and private practice. Areas of focus include bereavement, trauma and abuse, addiction, intimacy and eating or sleeping difficulties, and work or career stress. There is also attention to identity and sexual orientation matters listed under LGBT concerns.

Effie uses techniques such as Jungian dream work, inner child approaches and play therapy where appropriate for younger clients. She also uses psychodynamic reflection to notice repeating patterns and mindfulness to help with immediate anxiety and emotional regulation.

Sessions are offered in English and Greek, and she accepts international clients. Fees vary by location and sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time. To begin, prospective clients are asked to use the Talk to a counsellor online button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.

How Effie uses her approaches in online sessions

Effie works with Jungian, psychodynamic and mindfulness ideas that can be adapted to remote sessions. Jungian work often involves looking at dreams, symbols and personal images to understand deeper patterns; this can help with issues like recurring relationship themes or feelings of emptiness. Mindfulness practice focuses on simple attention and breathing exercises to reduce anxiety and improve sleep and concentration. Psychodynamic work looks at repeated ways of relating to others and can help with attachment, abandonment or codependency concerns.

Deciding which approach to use is a collaborative process. Effie will discuss aims, preferences and practical needs with each person and agree what to focus on over a number of sessions. That discussion helps shape whether sessions emphasise present-moment skills, exploratory reflection, or a mix of both.

The practical benefits of online sessions include fitting counselling into a working day or family routine and avoiding travel time. Session formats are not specified in the biography, so please confirm current session options before booking. Online work can make it easier to use short check-ins, audio-only conversations when video is not preferred, or longer reflective sessions when more depth is needed.

Topics Effie lists

• Stress and 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 and loneliness
• Jealousy
• Life purpose
• Midlife crisis
• Postpartum depression
• Self-love
• Social anxiety and phobia
• Women's issues
• Young adult issues

Ways of working

• Jungian Therapy
• Mindfulness Therapy
• Psychodynamic Therapy

Questions about Effie

Does she work with anxiety?

Yes. Anxiety and stress are listed among her main areas of focus and she uses mindfulness and psychodynamic techniques to help manage symptoms.

What kind of counselling does she offer?

She offers integrative psychotherapy drawing on Jungian, psychodynamic and mindfulness approaches in an interactive, conversational style.

How much clinical experience does she have?

She has eight years of experience working in private and voluntary sector roles as a counsellor and psychotherapist.

Is she registered and where does she practise?

She is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and is based in the United Kingdom.

In which languages can I speak to her?

Sessions are offered in English and Greek.

Can international clients work with her?

Yes. She accepts international clients alongside work in the UK.

How are sessions priced?

Fees vary with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.

How do I begin with her?

Use the Talk to a counsellor online button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule your first session.