Counsellor profile
Akvile Constantinou, BACP, NCPS
Counsellor - stress and relationships
See online counselling options- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
- Attachment-Based Therapy
About Akvile
Counsellor Akvile Constantinou is a BACP and NCPS registered practitioner with five years' experience. She works with stress, anxiety, relationship and family concerns, among other issues. Akvile offers therapy in English and Lithuanian and accepts international clients in the United Kingdom context.
Akvile draws on several approaches to help people talk through difficulties. She uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Attachment-Based and Client-Centred ideas where they fit. Sessions aim to increase self-awareness, look at unhelpful thoughts and behaviours, and identify personal values and goals.
Her work emphasises a collaborative relationship. Clients take an active role in deciding what to focus on. Akvile aims to build trust and to listen without judgement while people make sense of their experiences.
She has clinical experience since 2019 working with people from diverse cultural backgrounds. That has included supporting those facing work-related stress, childhood trauma, sexual abuse, depression, anxiety and domestic violence, and those dealing with isolation or suicidal thoughts. Akvile has also been involved in mental health projects for vulnerable communities.
Sessions involve self-reflection and practical discussion about thoughts, feelings and behaviours. The goal is to notice patterns that keep someone stuck and to work towards clearer personal aims. Akvile uses a pluralistic way of working - drawing on different methods to suit the person in front of her.
To begin, people complete a short matching questionnaire and then book a first session. The counsellor explains how she will work and agrees the focus with each person at the start of therapy.
How her approaches work in online counselling
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and focus on values-based action rather than getting stuck. It can be useful for anxiety, low mood and coping with life changes. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) looks at thinking patterns and behaviour and helps people try small changes that reduce distress. It is commonly used for anxiety, depression and stress. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how past relationships affect current connections and can help with trust, relationship patterns and attachment issues.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The counsellor discusses options with each person and decides together what to try first. That way the plan reflects the person's goals, background and what feels workable for them.
Confirm the available session formats before booking, as the profile does not list specific formats. Online sessions can make it easier to fit counselling into a busy week, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Some formats need less bandwidth or work without video, which can suit quick sessions or when someone prefers not to be on camera. Registered or accredited professionals can adapt methods used in face-to-face work to an online setting, and Akvile will agree practical arrangements with each client at the first meeting.
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Experience
5+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English, Lithuanian
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship and family concerns and related issues such as self-esteem, depression, grief and trauma.
What approach does she use in sessions?
She practises a pluralistic style, drawing on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, CBT, Attachment-Based and Client-Centred ideas to match the person's needs.
How long has she been practising?
She has five years' clinical experience, working since 2019 with a range of psychological difficulties and community projects.
Which professional bodies is she on?
She is listed with BACP and with NCPS as supplied in her profile.
Which languages can sessions be held in?
Sessions are offered in English and Lithuanian.
Can people outside the UK work with her?
She accepts international clients as stated in her profile.
How are sessions paid for?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I start a first session?
Select the See online counselling options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule the first session.
Details come from information the counsellor supplied to BetterHelp. A membership or registration can be checked on the professional body's own register.
Online counselling is not emergency care. In an emergency call 999, or see the help numbers.