Chrissie Ciani (my pronouns are She/Her)

Hi, my name is Chrissie and I am an Advanced Trainee Integrative Psychotherapist, offering affordable therapy. I study at the Welsh Psychotherapy Institute and I offer counselling in English and French. 

I am passionate about Intersectionality, Power dynamics, Equality and Diversity and believe that everyone deserves equity, social justice and inclusion. My counselling approach is based on the Person-Centered, Relational Integrative model where the client/therapist professional relationship is central to the therapeutic effectiveness of the sessions. I will support you to explore and process your current or past thoughts, emotions and behaviour to help you shape and hold your story and identity. Building trust and holding safety is an important part of this process. 

I am inspired by Gestalt creative model and somatic model which can include the mind and the body in the healing process. I believe we all have different ways to approach the world and our own experiences. I can adapt my ways of working to your unique needs. 

I'm here to support you on your journey toward healing and self-discovery. I have experience working with clients from all backgrounds. This might include (and are not limited to): 

• Facing difficult Trauma(s) 
•  Dealing with Anxiety, low self-esteem 
• Dealing with Depression, low mood 
•  Uncontrollable panic 
• Incurable illness 
•  Self Harm and suicidal feelings •
•  Experienced abuse Relationship challenges 
•  Relationship issues 
•  Family issues 
•  Dealing with difficult Stress and Burnout 
•  Life change/ Life Transition Identity challenges 
•  Societal issues 
•  Global majority (BAME, BME) 
•  Gender, Sexual Orientation LGBTQ+ / L.G.B.T.Q.I.A.+ 
•  Neurodiversity 
•  Highly sensitive person (HSP)