My name is Andreea Achim (MBACP) and I have created my private counselling practice, Happy Sisyphus Counselling - growing through adversity, because I believe that people affected by trauma and adverse experiences have the potential not only to survive, but to truly thrive. I offer a caring, confidential and safe space in which I help my clients overcome the psychological pain of trauma and adverse experiences by working together and creating an approach tailored to their needs, drawing on a range of therapy models and the latest research into trauma recovery.
What is trau...
My name is Andreea Achim (MBACP) and I have created my private counselling practice, Happy Sisyphus Counselling - growing through adversity, because I believe that people affected by trauma and adverse experiences have the potential not only to survive, but to truly thrive. I offer a caring, confidential and safe space in which I help my clients overcome the psychological pain of trauma and adverse experiences by working together and creating an approach tailored to their needs, drawing on a range of therapy models and the latest research into trauma recovery.
What is trauma?
Psychological trauma is a response to a physically or emotionally threatening experience that is overwhelming. Trauma can be acute (a single event), chronic (repeated and prolonged exposure to highly stressful events, such as bullying and domestic violence) or complex (multiple traumatic events). Trauma can also be "hidden" or "invisible", such as childhood emotional neglect. The long term effects of trauma may include anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, panic attacks, relational issues, etc.
If you are worried about bringing any traumatic experiences to counselling, please be assured that we will be working at your own pace in a caring, confidential and safe manner.
My therapeutic approach
Every person is unique and there is no 'one size fits all' when it comes to therapy. My approach is Integrative Relational, which means I draw on different modalities - mainly Person-Centred, Psychodynamic, Cognitive-Behavioural and Existential - in order to provide you with the best service, tailored to your individual needs. We will collaborate together every step of the way, at your own pace, so that we may explore and discover the most helpful ways in which you may achieve your goals.
Experience
I have got experience of working in a range of therapeutic settings, such as working as a Bereavement counsellor for Ellenor Hospice, providing counselling for Anxiety UK, Mind in Maidstone, and Circles South East.
Alongside my private practice, I am also currently an Online Counsellor for a BACP accredited Online Mental Health Platform.
I have a Diploma in Integrative Counselling with Inter-Psyche Institute in Dartford (BACP Accredited).
I am a Member of the British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy, committed to the BACP Ethical Framework.
I am a Mental Health First Aider with MHFA England.
I am committed to Continual Professional Development.
