Apostolos Fournaris, BACP

Apostolos Fournaris is a counsellor with 18 years of professional experience who helps people facing midlife challenges and major life shifts. He offers a calm, non-judgemental space where adults can talk through anxiety, depression, grief, addiction concerns, identity questions and relationship or parenting stresses. Sessions are offered in English and Greek and he accepts international clients.

His work follows a psychodynamic approach which looks at how past relationships and early experiences shape current feelings and behaviour. In practical terms this means paying attention to patterns that repeat in daily life and in close relationships. Conversations aim to make those patterns clearer so people can choose different responses when they want to.

Apostolos has training in psychodynamic counselling from the University of Essex and completed postgraduate foundations at the Tavistock and Portman NHS Foundation Trust. He is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, which he follows for professional practice.

He offers both shorter brief interventions and longer weekly psychotherapy depending on need. He also provides consultation and reflective group facilitation, and designs psycho-educational input for organisations such as schools and charities.

People come to him wanting help with sleep, eating or mood problems, coping with loss, trauma, ADHD and identity concerns. He works with children, adolescents and adults and frames therapy as a shared process of understanding and change.

How psychodynamic work adapts to online therapy

Psychodynamic therapy looks at how early relationships and hidden motives shape present behaviour and feelings; it helps people understand repeating patterns and make different choices in their lives. Psychodynamic work is often conversational and reflective, exploring emotions, memories and the way people relate in the therapy relationship.

The therapist aims to tailor the way they work to each person. Finding the right approach is part of the process and will be decided together based on needs, goals and personal preferences. This collaborative stance means the focus, pace and length of sessions can change as trust and insight develop.

Practical benefits of online therapy include fitting sessions into a busy week and reducing travel time, which can make keeping a weekly appointment easier. Online work can also allow for shorter check-ins when needed, and it can support people who live abroad since international clients are accepted. Because the specific formats available are not fully listed here, confirm current session options before booking so arrangements match everyday life and practical needs.