Despina

Ms Despina Scutari

Psychotherapist

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“I am an experienced psychotherapist, registered with the UKCP and BACP, with over 10 years of experience. I also work closely with a well-respected psychiatry centre on Harley Street, London. I offer in-person and online sessions in English and Greek. I welcome clients worldwide and have a large Greek-speaking client base. Contact me for a 15-minute initial tele consultation.”

About Me

I'm a qualified Psychodynamic Psychotherapist and have completed a rigorous five-year postgraduate training at the Westminster Pastoral Foundation. I focus on working with adults facing a variety of psychological issues. UKCP and BACP membership ensure my continuing professional development, as well as always meeting strict regulatory requirements. I offer a quiet, confidential space, where we are able to discuss and work on issues and experiences that may be causing you difficulties or concerns. Within this safe and confidential environment (both for in-person and online sessions) we will aim to build trust and to find a way towards insight and personal development. It is normal to experience uncertainty about the psychotherapeutic process; I am here to try and go on this meaningful journey with you. We will work together, to try and achieve an increased understanding of feelings and behaviours that may be getting in the way of successfully relating to others and of making the most of life in general.

Approach

I focus on relationally based Psychodynamic Psychotherapy to build a strong therapeutic alliance. I aim to help you work through past trauma, as well as to discover and deal with patterns of behaviour or relating that no longer work for you. Centering around early experiences and unconscious conflicts, my approach aims to not only tackle symptoms, but also the deeper issues involved. Together we will develop greater awareness, and better ways for you to move towards a fuller life through deeper psychological growth.
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Basic Information

In-person & Online

Services

Top Specialties: Relationship Issues Anxiety Depression Issues: Addiction ADHD Alcohol Use Anger Management Behavioural Issues Bereavement Divorce Eating Disorders Family Conflict Infidelity Life Coaching Life Transitions Marital and Premarital Men’s Issues Narcissistic Personality (NPD) Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD) Parenting Relationship Issues Self Esteem Sleep or Insomnia Stress/Burnout Trauma and PTSD Women's Issues

Services Offered:

  • Individual Psychotherapy

    In-depth one-on-one therapy that explores the deeper roots of a person's difficulties, often drawing on psychodynamic or psychoanalytic models.

Works With:

  • Adults

Area of Expertise

Scope of Practice:

  • Addiction

    A compulsive dependence on a substance or behaviour, such as alcohol, drugs, or gambling, that causes harmful consequences to health, relationships, or daily life.

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  • ADHD / Attention Difficulties

    A neurodevelopmental condition involving persistent difficulty with attention, impulsivity, and/or hyperactivity that interferes with daily functioning.

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  • Anxiety

    Persistent worry, nervousness, or fear that is disproportionate to the situation and interferes with daily functioning.

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  • Depression

    A mood disorder marked by persistent low mood, loss of interest or pleasure, and changes in energy, sleep, or appetite that impair daily functioning.

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  • Eating Disorders

    A group of conditions, including anorexia, bulimia, and binge eating, involving disturbed eating behaviours and a distorted relationship with food and body image.

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  • Family Issues

    Difficulties within the family system, including conflict, communication breakdown, blended family tensions, or intergenerational patterns, that affect individual and collective well-being.

  • Grief, Loss & Bereavement

    The emotional, physical, and psychological response to the death of a loved one or another significant loss, varying widely in duration and expression.

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  • OCD

    Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, a condition involving unwanted, intrusive thoughts (obsessions) and repetitive behaviours or rituals (compulsions) performed to relieve anxiety.

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  • Relationship Issues

    Difficulties in romantic relationships, including communication problems, trust breakdowns, conflict patterns, or uncertainty about the relationship's future.

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  • Trauma

    The lasting psychological impact of deeply distressing events, such as violence, abuse, accidents, or disasters, that overwhelm a person's ability to cope.

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Professional Title:

  • Psychotherapist

    A professional trained to provide in-depth therapy that explores patterns in thoughts, emotions, and relationships to produce lasting change.

Credentials

Qualifications

Postgraduate Diploma in Psychodynamic Theory and Practice

University of Roehampton

Year: 2018

Introduction to Counselling and Psychotherapy

Westminster Pastoral Foundation

Year: 2014

Bachelor of Science in Economics/International Relations

The London School of Economics

Year: 1992

Memberships

UK Council for Psychotherapy (UKCP)

Full Member

British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP)

Full Member

Membership: 375518

Service Areas

The London Psychotherapist

In-person & Online

London, England EC3N 1NT

United Kingdom

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