Effie Hicks , BACP

Effie Hicks is an integrative psychotherapist working from Herne Hill in South East London with eight years of clinical experience. She holds a master's degree in psychotherapy and healing, an advanced postgraduate qualification in therapeutic work, and is a registered member of the BACP - the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy.

Effie has experience in both private and voluntary-sector settings, supporting adults, couples, and children. Her therapeutic style is warm and interactive, blending Jungian, psychodynamic, mindfulness, and person-centered approaches so each session is tailored to the individual. She was inspired to train as a therapist after benefiting from her own therapy, and she brings that understanding to a collaborative, compassionate way of working.

Effie offers support for a wide range of concerns including depression, anxiety and stress, relationship and family difficulties, trauma and abuse, grief, self-esteem and body image issues, addictions, eating and sleeping problems, parenting and blended family challenges, intimacy-related matters, and compassion fatigue. She also works with themes such as abandonment and attachment issues, codependency, communication and control problems, and inner child work. Effie provides Jungian dream analysis and offers play therapy for children, adapting her approach to meet each person's unique needs and goals. Sessions are available in English and Greek.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Support

Effie integrates Jungian therapy and mindfulness therapy into her online work. Jungian therapy explores symbols, dreams, and personal patterns to help people understand repeated emotional themes and identity questions; it can be useful for life transitions, meaning-making, and deeper self-exploration. Mindfulness therapy focuses on present-moment awareness and practical techniques to reduce rumination and manage anxiety and stress, offering tools for emotional regulation and day-to-day coping.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Effie collaborates with each person to identify which methods best suit their needs, goals, and preferences, and she adapts the focus as therapy progresses so the work remains relevant and responsive.

Online therapy with Effie is available via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, providing flexibility to fit around work, family, or mobility considerations. These options make it easier to access consistent support from licensed professionals and to choose the communication style that feels most comfortable while progressing toward personal goals.