Effie Hicks, BACP

Effie Hicks is a psychotherapist who draws on Jungian, psychodynamic and mindfulness ideas in her work. She has eight years' experience and is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). Effie offers a warm, interactive style and aims to make the therapy space feel supportive and approachable for people seeking help with stress, relationships and emotional struggles.

She trained to practise after experiencing the benefits of therapy herself, and she says that personal insight shaped her decision to qualify. Sessions are tailored to each person, with attention paid to what feels most useful in the moment. Effie uses talking, reflection and mindfulness practices to help people notice patterns and try new ways of coping.

Common issues she works with include anxiety, depression, grief, addictions and relationship difficulties. There is also focus on intimacy-related concerns, self-esteem, body image and parenting stresses. Additional areas of interest include abandonment, attachment difficulties, codependency and family of origin issues.

Effie has worked in both independent and voluntary settings and has experience supporting adults, couples and children. She offers Jungian dream work and inner child approaches when appropriate, alongside person-centred listening and mindful techniques. Her aim is to help people heal, grow and manage life changes with practical steps and understanding.

Sessions are available in English and Greek, and she practises from the United Kingdom. Before booking, readers should confirm current session options and scheduling details using the provider’s booking process.

How Jungian, Psychodynamic and Mindfulness Work Online

Jungian work explores dreams, symbols and recurring inner themes to help people make sense of emotional patterns; it can be useful for people wanting to understand deep-seated feelings and recurring relationship struggles. Psychodynamic approaches look at how past experiences shape current reactions and relationships, helping to uncover repeating behaviours and unresolved issues. Mindfulness therapy teaches practical attention and grounding skills to manage anxiety, stress and overwhelming emotions.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss goals and preferences and together they will try methods that feel most helpful. This is a collaborative process and plans can change as a person learns what helps them most.

Confirm the available session options before booking, as the biography does not list specific formats. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It also lets people work from a familiar setting and use practices such as guided mindfulness or dream discussion without needing to attend in person.