
ELENA MIARI

Psychotherapist / Counsellor
Working with
Adolescents & Adults
Qualifications:
MA in Psychosocial Studies
Postgraduate Diploma in Counselling
Foundation in Existential Counselling & Psychotherapy
Elena is a qualified psychotherapist and a member of the British Association of Counselling
and Psychotherapy (BACP). She has a BSc in Psychology, a Foundation Diploma in
Counselling and Psychotherapy, a Postgraduate Diploma in Counselling and an MA in
Psychosocial Studies. Elena qualified as a counsellor in 2008.
Elena has over 15 years experience of working with adolescents and young adults. Her
psychotherapeutic approach is Existential and Phenomenological. Existential analysis is
concerned with the human condition and how we choose to approach the problems,
dilemmas and experiences that we encounter and how to become aware and change the
patterns in our living and thinking that may have become obstructive. Existential
psychotherapy is a relational approach which means that it examines thoroughly our
relationship patterns with ourselves (our bodies, lived experiences), others and the world
around us.
Elena has found this approach to be very effective in working with young people as it
deals directly with issues and questions that are often posed during these years and helps
young people make sense of their changing experience and their place in the world
around them.
Elena believes that the therapeutic relationship is an alliance between the therapist and
the client and it is based on mutual trust, curiosity and the belief that each young person’s
experience is unique. Her approach is creative and flexible and young people are
encouraged to be actively involved into shaping how the therapeutic approach evolves.
Elena believes that this approach gives young people a sense of autonomy, trust and
empowerment in making sense of their own experiences and making informed choices.
Elena works with:
Adolescents (from 13-18 years old)
Adults (18 years +)
Elena works in English and Greek
Specialist areas:
Abuse
Addictions
Anger management issues
Anxiety
ADHD & ADD
Bereavement
Body Dysmorphic Disorder
Cancer
Career Counselling
Depression
Eating Disorders
Gender Dysphoria
Identity Crises
Ill health or end-of-life
Personality Disorders
Phobias
Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
Perinatal Depression
Pregnancy and birth difficulties
Racism
Relationship problems
Self-harm
Sexual dysfunction
Sleep disorders (including insomnia)
Spiritual Crises
Stress
Suicidal thoughts
Trauma
To enquire about Elena's availability or to book your first therapy session,
contact us at info@vituswellbeing.com