Counsellor profile
Petronela Antemia, BACP
United Kingdom
BACP counsellor - relationships and anxiety
Continue with PetronelaWhere Petronela stands
- Credentials
- BACP
- Registration
- BACP, United Kingdom / 377372
- Experience
- 7 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- United Kingdom
About
- Client-centred approach
- Cognitive behavioural work
- Solution-focused steps
About Petronela
Petronela Antemia is a BACP counsellor practising in the United Kingdom with seven years of experience. She works with people who struggle with stress, anxiety, relationship strain, trauma and abuse, anger, low self-esteem, grief and depression. She also supports people dealing with intimacy concerns, eating and sleeping difficulties, parenting strain, ADHD and codependency.
Her approach is straightforward and conversational. Sessions focus on listening first, then on practical steps that feel manageable. She uses a mix of methods to help people spot patterns and try different responses in everyday life.
Petronela adapts her style to each person’s situation. She draws on client-centred work to build a collaborative dialogue. Cognitive behavioural techniques are used to identify unhelpful thinking and to practice alternative behaviours.
She can also use solution-focused and existential ideas to help clarify values, short-term goals and the meaning people place on their choices. That combination is aimed at helping people reduce overwhelm and practise new ways of relating to themselves and others.
Petronela accepts international clients and conducts sessions in English. Before booking, readers should confirm current session options and practical arrangements. To begin, prospective clients follow the site’s matching steps and schedule an initial appointment.
How sessions work
How her approaches translate to online sessions
Client-centred work places the person’s experiences and priorities at the heart of each session. Online, this means conversations that follow the client’s concerns and pace, helping them name what matters and choose what to focus on next.Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) brings a practical focus to thoughts and behaviours. In an online setting CBT typically involves noticing patterns in daily life, trying small behavioural experiments and reviewing what helps or gets in the way. It suits problems such as anxiety, low mood, sleep and some eating concerns.
Solution-focused techniques concentrate on short-term goals and small changes that make a difference quickly. Online appointments can be used to set clear next steps between sessions and to check progress in straightforward ways.
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. The therapist will talk with the client about their goals, preferences and current situation, and together they will decide which methods to try. This is a collaborative process and adjustments are made as needed.
Session formats and practical arrangements are not listed here, so confirm the current options before booking. Many people find online sessions help fit therapy around work, family and travel, reduce travel time and make it easier to keep regular appointments. Others use a shorter check-in when they need a quick review rather than a full session.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
7+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she help with?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, relationship strain, trauma and abuse, anger, low self-esteem, grief, depression and related issues including codependency.
How would she describe her therapeutic style?
She uses a conversational, collaborative style that starts with listening and moves to practical steps people can try between sessions.
How much experience does she have?
She has seven years of experience working with adults on the concerns listed in her profile.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is registered with the BACP and practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the UK work with her?
She accepts international clients; confirm time zones and practical arrangements when booking.
How are sessions run and what do they cost?
Session formats are not specified here, so readers should confirm current options before booking; cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I get started?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Details come from information the counsellor supplied to BetterHelp. A registration can be checked with the body that issued it.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are not safe at home, use the crisis and helpline numbers.