Marianthi Kolovopoulos

Existential Psychotherapist

I’m an Existential Counsellor and Psychotherapist, currently completing a Doctorate in Counselling Psychology. My background in experimental psychology and my long-standing commitment to trauma-informed practice shape how I work today.

I am trained in the existential-phenomenological method, which makes therapy a space for you to fully breathe into who you are, with someone alongside you to explore what that means and how it takes shape in your life. However, I also work integratively when needed to incorporate a range of approaches, such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and CBT

Over the last decade, I have supported children, young people, and adults across NHS, charity, and educational settings, often meeting people at some of the most difficult moments of their lives. Much of this work has been alongside those living with trauma, anxiety, sexual abuse, developmental challenges, and relational difficulties.

Therapy with me offers a safe and attentive space to explore what feels unresolved, stuck, or overwhelming. You may be managing anxiety, recovering from trauma, navigating family difficulties, or seeking greater clarity about who you are and how you want to live. Whatever you bring, we will move at your pace, focusing on what matters most to you as well as what feels unresolved and unmet.

Importantly, trauma is not defined by the extent of what happened, but by the unresolved and unmet needs that have left lasting pain within. Together, we will explore these places gently, so that you can begin to understand, integrate, and move toward healing. As Gabor Maté writes, “Trauma is not what happened to you, but what happened inside of you.”