Counsellor profile
Apostolos Fournaris, BACP
Counsellor - psychodynamic therapy and counselling
See online counselling options- Psychodynamic therapy
- Work with anxiety
- Support for loss
About Apostolos
Counsellor and member of the BACP, Apostolos Fournaris has 18 years of professional experience. He works with adults, children and adolescents on problems such as anxiety, depression, loss, relationship difficulties, addiction and gender identity concerns, among others.
Apostolos uses a psychodynamic approach in his work. Sessions are offered as once-weekly psychotherapy in short or long formats, and he also provides consultation, reflective group facilitation and psycho-educational support for organisations. He mentions brief interventions for families and short-term focused work as part of his offer.
His psychodynamic view looks at conscious and unconscious factors that shape feelings and behaviour. He pays attention to early relationships and how patterns formed in childhood can repeat in later life. He also notices inner conflicts between different parts of the self that can affect decisions and moods.
The biography lists postgraduate study at the Tavistock and Portman and two masters degrees from the University of Essex, and a PhD in Psychoanalytic Studies in progress at the University of Essex. Earlier university study includes a BSc (Honours) in Psychology and a BA in Art History.
He states adherence to the BACP and BPS ethical frameworks. Sessions are offered in English and Greek, and international clients are accepted. Costs vary with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
To begin, a reader is asked to use the See online counselling options button, complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.
Psychodynamic work and remote counselling
Psychodynamic therapy examines how past relationships and unconscious feelings influence current behaviour. It looks at patterns formed in childhood and how they repeat now, which can help with issues like anxiety, relationship problems and grief.Psychodynamic work also pays attention to inner conflict between different parts of the self. Talking about these patterns can make repeated behaviours clearer and give clients options for change or acceptance when change is not possible.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences and practical needs with the client and agree a way forward together. This helps shape whether sessions focus on long-term exploration or shorter, focused interventions.
The original biography describes once-weekly psychotherapy and various consultation and group options, but does not list specific remote formats. Confirm which session formats are available before booking. Online counselling can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time and allow steady weekly contact from different locations. It can also allow shorter check-ins when needed without the requirement to travel.
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Experience
18+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English, Greek
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he help with most often?
He lists a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship and parenting issues, depression, trauma and grief, as well as identity and eating or sleeping difficulties.
What kind of therapeutic approach does he use?
He practises psychodynamic therapy, which looks at conscious and unconscious patterns, earlier relationships and inner conflict to understand current difficulties.
How long has he worked in counselling?
He has 18 years of professional experience in psychodynamic practice and related clinical roles.
Which professional body is he a member of?
He is listed with the BACP. He also states that he follows the BACP and the BPS ethical frameworks.
In which languages can sessions be held?
Sessions are offered in English and Greek.
What session formats are used?
The biography describes once-weekly psychotherapy in short or long formats, brief family interventions, consultation, reflective groups and psycho-educational support for organisations. Confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions are provided via a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I start a first session?
Use the See online counselling options button, complete the short matching questionnaire and then schedule a first session.
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