Effie Hicks, BACP

Effie Hicks offers a warm, interactive approach to therapy that draws on Jungian, psychodynamic and mindfulness ideas. She is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and trained to Masters level in psychotherapy and healing. Effie writes in plain terms and aims to make the first step into therapy feel manageable for people who are worried or unsure.

She uses an integrative style, mixing techniques to match each person’s needs. Sessions often include talking through relationship strain, stress, anxiety and low mood. The work can also address grief, trauma and difficulties with self-esteem, body image or intimacy-related concerns.

Effie has around eight years' experience working in both independent and voluntary settings. That background includes support for people dealing with addiction, sleep and eating issues, parenting strain and compassion fatigue. She also offers Jungian dream work and inner child approaches where helpful.

Sessions are offered in English and Greek and Effie accepts international clients. She aims to create a friendly space with curiosity and practical focus, helping people notice patterns and try new ways of responding to old problems.

If someone is thinking about starting therapy, Effie encourages a collaborative process. She tailors pace and technique to what each person needs, combining reflective discussion with practical steps to make everyday life feel more manageable.

How Jungian and Mindfulness ideas shape online therapy

Jungian Therapy explores symbols, personal stories and dreams to help people understand recurring patterns. It can be useful for those who feel stuck in repeating relationship or identity problems and for people curious about deeper personal meaning.

Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple ways to notice thoughts and physical reactions without getting swept away by them. It aims to reduce stress and help with anxiety, eating or sleeping difficulties by developing steadier attention and calmer responses.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss goals and preferences and together they will try methods that feel helpful. That collaborative process lets the therapist adjust pace and technique as progress is made.

Details about specific online session formats are not listed in the biography, so please check current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into busy days, avoid travel and have shorter check-ins when needed. They may also allow people to choose whether they want to use video or phone depending on what suits their day-to-day life.