Counsellor profile
Petronela Antemia, BACP
Based in United Kingdom ยท 7 years of experience
Counsellor for stress, anxiety and relationships
Continue with PetronelaAt a glance
- Registration
- BACP, United Kingdom (377372)
- Qualifications
- BACP
- Experience
- 7 years
- Languages
- English
- Based in
- United Kingdom
Details come from information Petronela supplied to BetterHelp.
- Client-Centred Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
About Petronela
BACP. 7 years' experience. Petronela Antemia works with stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, anger, low self-esteem, grief and a range of other concerns including eating and sleeping problems and ADHD. She provides counselling in English and accepts international clients from the United Kingdom.
Petronela uses a mix of approaches. She practises client-centred counselling, cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), existential work and solution-focused techniques. Sessions tend to focus on clear goals and on practical steps that can be used between meetings. She aims to listen carefully and adapt the tone of sessions to each person's needs.
In relationship work she sees communication breakdown, attachment patterns and past experiences as common causes of ongoing conflict. She offers time to look at how partners relate and to try different ways of talking and responding. This is described in straightforward terms rather than in specialist jargon.
For people facing trauma or abuse, sessions can include stabilising strategies and slower-paced work to manage symptoms. For anxiety, low mood or anger, Petronela uses CBT techniques alongside client-centred discussion to identify patterns and try new responses. Solution-focused methods are used when clients want short-term, practical change.
She asks people to begin by completing a short matching questionnaire and then booking a first session. Fees vary by location and sessions run on a subscription basis that can be cancelled at any time. More detailed information is available through her practice materials and initial intake process.
How her approaches translate to online counselling
Client-centred counselling focuses on listening and reflecting what someone says. It helps people feel understood and explore their concerns at their own pace, which can suit issues like low self-esteem, grief or relationship worries.Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings and actions. It uses practical exercises and homework to test new ways of responding, and is commonly used for anxiety, depression and anger management.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The counsellor will discuss goals, preferences and what helps during early sessions and decide together which methods to use. This is a collaborative process and the plan can change as needs become clearer.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm available options before booking. Online counselling can make it easier to fit sessions into busy lives, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It can also make it simpler to keep appointments when work or family commitments are tight. Registered or accredited professionals, including counsellors using these approaches, often offer flexible arrangements to match practical needs.
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Experience
7+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What difficulties does she work with?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, anger, low self-esteem, grief and related concerns including eating, sleeping and ADHD.
What counselling approaches does she use?
Her practice uses client-centred counselling, cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), existential ideas and solution-focused techniques depending on the issue.
How long has she worked as a counsellor?
She has seven years of experience working in counselling roles.
Is she registered with a professional body in the UK?
She is listed with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP).
Do sessions take place in other languages or overseas?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.
Which session formats are offered?
The original biography does not specify session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees arranged?
Fees vary with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the See online counselling options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, then schedule a first session.
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