Petronela Antemia , BACP

Petronela Antemia is a UK-qualified therapist who works with individuals and couples on a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, anger, depression, low self-esteem, bereavement and other life challenges. She draws on her training and her BACP credential - the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy - to create a respectful, sensitive, and compassionate therapeutic space that honors each person's experience.

She adapts conversations and treatment plans to fit the distinct needs of each client, recognizing that change often begins with a courageous first step. Petronela supports and empowers people as they pursue greater wellbeing and more satisfying relationships, helping them build practical coping strategies and insight to move forward.

In work with couples she focuses on improving communication, exploring attachment patterns, managing conflict, and addressing how past experiences influence present dynamics. Petronela also addresses parenting, grief, eating and sleeping issues, ADHD, intimacy-related matters, and a range of attachment and family problems. For further information about her practice and services, visit her website at www.empoweringchangetherapy.co.uk.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Sessions

Petronela draws on client-centered therapy to place the client's experience at the heart of the work - this approach emphasizes empathy, active listening, and supporting individuals to find their own solutions, which can help with self-esteem, grief, and relationship concerns.

She also uses cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), a practical, evidence-informed method that explores the connections between thoughts, feelings, and behaviours to develop new coping strategies for anxiety, depression, and stress-related problems.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Petronela works collaboratively with clients to identify which methods fit their goals, preferences, and the issues they bring, adjusting the plan as progress unfolds.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions can take place by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to suit different schedules and communication styles. These options make it easier to access consistent support from licensed professionals and therapists while balancing work, family, or other commitments.