Accepting new clients

Online counselling and psychotherapy for adults

I’m Andreas, a BACP integrative counsellor. We work together to make sense of what has happened, and of how you have learned to cope.

Andreas Raikos, counsellor and psychotherapist, in his consulting room

Professional memberships

  • Registered MemberBritish Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP)

  • Full MemberAssociation of Greek Psychologists

You don’t need to have it all worked out before you get in touch.

An armchair with a green throw in a quiet, sunlit room

Most people arrive unsure where to begin, and that is fine. We start with whatever is on your mind and take it from there.

What I can offer is my full attention, a space to be heard, and time to think and explore.

Why people contact me

Pick whatever feels closest.

Not on this list? Get in touch and we can talk it through

How starting therapy works

Three small steps, taken at your pace.

  1. An introductory call

    A short chat to see if we get on.

  2. A first session

    We explore what brings you here.

  3. We decide together

    Carry on, pause or stop. Your choice.

A minute for yourself

Name what you’re feeling, or simply breathe.

Anxious Sad Angry Tired Hurt Unsure How are you, right now?

Start with the feeling that is closest, even if it is not exact.

Anxious

Which word fits best?

Sad

Which word fits best?

Angry

Which word fits best?

Tired

Which word fits best?

Hurt

Which word fits best?

Unsure

Which word fits best?

Whenever you feel ready

It starts with a chat by phone.

Questions people ask

Three things people most often ask before they start. Something else? Ask me directly.

How do I know if counselling is right for me?

You don’t need to be sure. The free call is there so we can talk it through, and it’s fine to decide it isn’t for you, or isn’t for now.

What happens on the free call?

We talk for about 15 minutes by phone. You tell me a little about what is going on, I explain how I work, and you can ask whatever you like. There is no pressure to book anything.

How many sessions will I need?

It varies. You can come for a set number of sessions or leave it open-ended, and we talk about which suits you. We review how it is going as we work, and you can stop whenever you choose.

All questions