Psychotherapy is the treatment of mental, emotional, behavioural and psychological conditions through a set of psychological techniques. It is designed to encourage communication of conflicts and insight into problems by exploring difficult and often painful emotions and experiences.

The goal is, the relief of symptoms, changes in behaviour and the release of old thought patterns, leading to improved social functioning and personality growth.

It is often referred to as 'talking treathment', as it is based on the therapist to encourage the individual to talk and explore his or her feelings, beliefs and thoughts, and sometimes relevant aspects and events of his or her childhood and personal history.

It helps a person to understand and accept their strenghts and weaknesses, as well as what makes them feel positive and anxious and, so to transform those aspects that serve no purpose and hold him / her back.
Identifying feelings and ways of thinking, helps the person to cope with situations he/ she finds difficult, and new ways of approaching them.


Forms of Psychotherapy

Psychotherapy seeks to help the person gain an increased capasity of choice and an expanded self-awareness, through which the individual becomes more autonomous and self-determined.

It incorporates Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) , Rational Emotive Behaviour Therapy (REBT),  Imagery Techniques, Hypnotherapy and Neurolinguistic Programming (NLP), Hypno-analytical techniques, Goal-Directed therapy and Coaching Techniques.

~ Regular psychotherapy is often used to deal with issues that have built up over years, and that requires a trusting relationship between the person and the psychotheapist. As a result, the work can last over quite a long term on a weekly regular basis.

~ Brief psychotherapy is also possible, and can help a person revolve a more immediate crisis and make quick changes in its life.


~ Transpersonal psychotherapy focuses on the Essential Self. The word "transpersonal" comes from the Latin "trans," meaning beyond and through, and "persona," meaning mask or personality. Transpersonal therapy is truly holistic, encompassing all levels of human experience, including the spiritual, seeking to reveal the person behind the personality.

Transpersonal psychology draws it's methodology from the spiritual traditions of the world, including eastern philosophies such as Buddhism, the Yogic traditions of India, and Western Contemplative traditions, and integrates them with contemporary psychology.

In transpersonal therapy, it is essential that the therapist recognize that he/she is equal to the client and in fact, on the level of pure consciousness, there is no separation between them. This shift in ideology changes the whole nature of the therapy. The therapist is not in a superior position to the client, and listens with suspended judgment and an attitude of deep respect. While each person has their own thoughts and beliefs and feelings, their experiences cannot be completely separate. The consciousness of one has a direct impact on that of the other. It is in that shared consciousness, where true empathy and insight can take place for both therapist and client.

While it is still important at times for the therapist to be discriminating and analytical, the primary mode of being with the client is with an attitude of open-mindedness, wonder and innocence, (what is referred to as "beginners mind" in Zen Buddhism). It is as if everything that is said, and felt, and thought, was for the first time ever. The therapist strives to be completely genuine, "authentic," and "present" and coaches the client to do the same. Both aspire to be self-aware, honest, and "real." This makes for a powerful therapeutic relationship in which tremendous healing and growth can take place.


~ Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) has been shown to be a very effective treatment for depression and anxiety. Its premise is that our thoughts and deeply held assumption and beliefs, influence our emotions and perceptions. However, CBT does not address the deeper questions of consciousness and the Essential Self. Combined with transpersonal therapy principles, CBT takes on a different tone. Utilizing certain techniques of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, I emphasize the importance of Self-acceptance, and the recognition that one's outer appearances are but temporary shadows. When we mistake these shadows of the mind as our true self, we suffer greatly. We fall into guilt, shame, fear, and depression.

The mind with all it's constant chatter and analysis, filters the Truth and distorts the perception of reality. The mind is incapable of knowing the Essential Self, just as the mind is incapable of imagining the number of stars in the sky or drops in the ocean.


Each human is a unique combination of attributes. we are inspired to seek and to dream by the innate perfection awaiting us, when these attributes are again emerged and balanced!



Therapist | Michaela Tingirides | 22 767776 | mikatingi@gmail.com

Michaela is a registered psychotherapist - clinical hypnotherapist. She is an affiliate member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (AMBACP), and a member of  the British Society of Clinical Hypnosis (MBSCH) for the last 10 years and adheres to its professional Code of Conduct, both ensuring professionalism and ethical standards. She also holds an Hons degree in Psychology, (BSc Hons) among other qualifications, and she is a graduate member of the British Psychological Society (MBPsS).