Effie Hicks , BACP

Effie Hicks is a qualified psychotherapist practicing from Herne Hill in South East London. She holds a Master's degree in psychotherapy and healing - a postgraduate qualification that underpins her professional training - and is a registered member of the BACP (British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy).

Her experience spans both private and voluntary sectors, working with adults, couples, and children across a range of presenting concerns. Effie works as an integrative psychotherapist, blending Jungian, psychodynamic, mindfulness, and person-centred ideas into a warm, interactive way of working. She adapts the focus and pace of sessions so they meet each person's individual needs rather than following a fixed formula.

Effie was inspired to train as a therapist after benefitting from her own therapy, and she brings that understanding into her practice with an open mind and genuine warmth. She aims to support people through change, healing, and personal growth by offering a compassionate, attentive therapeutic relationship.

Areas she can help with include depression, anger management, anxiety and stress, cultural issues, personal development, relationships, self-esteem concerns, experiences of abuse and trauma, bereavement, sleep problems, Jungian dream analysis, inner child work, and play therapy for children.

Integrative Approaches and Online Support

Effie draws on Jungian therapy and mindfulness-informed practice alongside psychodynamic ideas to offer flexible online support. Jungian therapy pays attention to symbols, dreams, and the deeper narratives that shape a person's inner life, which can be helpful for exploring identity, recurring patterns, and meaning. Mindfulness therapy teaches present-moment awareness and gentle acceptance of thoughts and feelings, supporting stress reduction and improved emotional regulation. Psychodynamic therapy focuses on patterns that develop from early relationships and unconscious processes, helping people understand how past experiences influence current feelings and relationships.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic work, and Effie approaches this collaboratively. She will discuss different methods with each person, adapt techniques to their goals and preferences, and review progress together to identify what feels most useful.

Online therapy with Effie is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, which provides flexibility for different schedules and needs. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care while fitting therapy into everyday life, and they allow licensed professionals to work with people in different locations, including international clients.