- Person-centred approach
- Practical strategies
- Support for relationships
About Petronela
Petronela Antemia is a counsellor who helps people tackle stress, anxiety, relationship strains, trauma and abuse, anger, low self-esteem and depression. She also supports those facing grief, intimacy concerns, eating and sleeping problems, parenting stresses and life changes such as separation. Petronela works with people across a range of emotional and behavioural issues, including ADHD and LGBT matters, and aims to respond with respect and sensitivity.
She uses a person-centred style that puts the client's experience first. Conversations are tailored so people can speak at their own pace and set goals that matter to them. Petronela combines this approach with practical strategies from cognitive behavioural therapy and solution-focused ideas to help people make small, manageable changes.
Over seven years she has worked in the United Kingdom setting where she developed an ability to listen for patterns such as attachment, abandonment and communication problems. She pays attention to how past experiences affect present life choices and relationships while staying focused on what can change now.
Sessions typically explore feelings, identify unhelpful thinking or behaviour, and try out new ways of coping between meetings. Petronela aims to support people to build self-esteem, reduce distress, and improve day-to-day functioning through steady, collaborative work.
She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP, and offers sessions in English. Prospective clients can follow the platform process to begin and find out more about practical arrangements.
How her approaches translate to online work
Client-Centred Therapy places the person's experience at the heart of sessions. It focuses on listening, empathy and supporting a person to find their own solutions, which can work well in an online conversation. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, or CBT, adds practical tools to spot unhelpful thoughts and test out different behaviour patterns to reduce anxiety or low mood.Choosing an approach is a shared process. The counsellor will work together with the client to decide which methods suit their goals and preferences. This often means combining person-centred listening with CBT techniques or short, solution-focused tasks to get quick, practical results.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so please check current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit counselling into a busy day, reduce travel time and allow check-ins from work or home when schedules are tight. They can also let someone use phone-only contact when video is difficult, or try shorter sessions for focused issues. Registered or accredited professionals and therapists can help shape a plan that fits how a person lives and what they want to achieve.
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Experience
7+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, depression and grief, as well as relationship and intimacy-related issues. Other areas include eating and sleeping difficulties, parenting strain, ADHD and trauma and abuse.
How would you describe her therapy style?
Her work is fundamentally person-centred, meaning she focuses on the client's experience and pace. She also uses cognitive behavioural and solution-focused techniques when helpful for practical change.
What is her professional background?
She has seven years of experience working with a range of emotional and relational concerns in the United Kingdom. That experience includes helping people notice how past experiences shape current patterns.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP, and practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are sessions available in?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are accepted through the platform.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify session formats. Please confirm current session options with the platform before booking.
How are costs handled?
Costs vary with location and therapist arrangements; sessions operate through a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button and completing a short matching questionnaire, then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
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