About Athena Matheou
Athena Matheou is a psychotherapist and counsellor offering integrative therapy to support emotional wellbeing and life transitions. With an MA in Psychotherapy, Counselling and Supervision (distinction), she is registered with both UKCP and BACP, bringing a person-centred, evidence-informed approach to her work.
Athena offers general counselling and integrative counselling sessions, drawing on a range of therapeutic modalities to meet individual needs. She specialises in supporting clients through anxiety, stress, bereavement and loss, as well as trauma and difficult experiences. Her practice incorporates somatic work, neuroscience, and polyvagal theory, alongside mindfulness coaching and sound healing to support nervous system regulation and emotional processing.
She has particular expertise in fertility, pregnancy and postnatal wellbeing, including support for birthing trauma, miscarriage, IVF-related concerns, and postnatal depression. She also offers pregnancy and postnatal acupuncture as part of her holistic approach.
Athena's integrative style weaves together body-based work, mindfulness, and sound to create a therapeutic experience that honours both psychological and somatic dimensions of healing. Whether you're navigating life changes, processing difficult emotions, or seeking support during a significant life transition, Athena provides a safe, compassionate space for growth and recovery.
Qualifications & specialties
Qualifications
- Diploma in Counselling
- Level 5 CBT
Specialises in
- Individual therapy
- Home sessions for new parents
- Affordable therapy options
- Flexible scheduling
- Compassionate support
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