Petronela Antemia, BACP

Petronela Antemia helps people facing stress, anxiety, relationship strain, trauma and abuse, anger, low self-esteem, grief and depression. She also supports concerns around intimacy, eating and sleeping difficulties, parenting stress, ADHD and coping with life changes. Petronela communicates with warmth and directness to put people at ease from the first session.

She uses a person-centred approach that keeps each conversation focused on the individual's needs. Sessions are shaped around what matters most to the person sitting in front of her. She also draws on cognitive behavioural therapy to help identify unhelpful thinking and try small, practical changes.

Petronela draws on seven years of clinical experience in the United Kingdom and is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP. That background informs clear, predictable steps during therapy so people know what to expect.

When someone brings issues rooted in attachment, abandonment or past relationship hurt, she works to understand how those patterns show up now. She also supports people dealing with body image, codependency, dissociation, and the emotional aftermath of separation or domestic violence.

Therapy sessions are tailored to each person's goals. Petronela aims to create a respectful space where people can talk through painful memories, practise new ways of relating, and build tools to manage day-to-day stressors. To begin, readers are invited to confirm current session options before booking.

How her approaches guide online therapy

Client-Centred Therapy places the person and their experience at the heart of the work. The counsellor listens without judgement and follows the client's pace, helping people find their own solutions to emotional distress. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, or CBT, focuses on the links between thoughts, feelings and actions and uses practical exercises to reduce anxiety and improve daily routines.

Choosing the right approach is part of therapy. Petronela works together with clients to decide which methods suit their goals and preferences. That means trying things out, checking what helps, and adjusting the plan as needed so sessions remain relevant and useful.

If you are considering online work, confirm the current session options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when a full hour is not needed. It can also help when quieter surroundings or lower bandwidth are required. Registered or accredited professionals and therapists can use online work to keep momentum between appointments and practise new skills in day-to-day life.