Effie Hicks

Effie Hicks is a psychotherapist who blends Jungian, psychodynamic and mindfulness approaches. She has a Master’s degree in psychotherapy and healing and is a BACP member. Effie offers a warm, interactive style that aims to make starting therapy less daunting for people who are worried or unsure.

She draws on eight years of practice across private and voluntary settings. That experience includes working with adults, couples and children in past roles. Sessions are adapted to each person’s needs and pace rather than following a one-size-fits-all script.

In practical terms Effie helps with a wide range of concerns. These include stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family difficulties, grief, trauma and abuse, addictions and anger. She also supports people with self-esteem, intimacy-related worries, sleep and eating issues, career stress and coping with major life changes.

Effie pays attention to patterns that repeat over time. She uses Jungian ideas about symbols and dreams, psychodynamic ideas about past relationships and mindful practices to help people notice the present moment. Sessions mix gentle reflection with practical strategies for day-to-day problems such as coping with strong feelings or improving communication.

Language options are English and Greek, and she works with people in the United Kingdom and internationally. To begin, visitors are asked to use the Start Therapy button and complete a short matching questionnaire before scheduling a session.

Approaches that combine depth work and present-moment focus

Jungian Therapy invites attention to images, symbols and dreams to help people understand recurring themes in their inner life and relationships. It can be useful for those who want to explore meaning, patterns of behaviour and personal myths.

Psychodynamic Therapy looks at how past relationships and early experiences shape current feelings and reactions. This approach helps when people notice repeated difficulties in relationships or strong emotional responses that feel rooted in history.

Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple practices to bring attention into the present moment and reduce reactivity to difficult thoughts and feelings. It can help with anxiety, stress, sleep problems and managing intense emotions such as anger.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss aims, preferences and practical needs and together decide which methods to use. This is a collaborative process that can change as the work progresses.

If you are considering online therapy, check the session options when you book to confirm how meetings happen. Confirmed formats will determine practical benefits like fitting appointments around work, cutting travel time, or choosing shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. Ask during the matching process about session length and any setup notes so you can plan sessions that fit into your daily life.