About me
Andreea Horhocea
Hi there.
I am Andreea. Lovely to meet you.
I am a psychodynamic psychotherapist. I graduated a Masters in Psychodynamic Psychotherapy and a BA in Criminology and Social Psychology rewarded by University of Essex. I have been working with children, young people and adults for the last 6 years in many settings. I have experience within primary and secondary schools, charity sector as well as the NHS.
I understand the importance of finding the right therapist for you and how the process sometimes can be exhausting and frustrating. Whether it’s your first time looking for therapy or you have tried different places so far, I hope to make your journey as smooth as possible.
At the moment, I am also working with YMCA trinity supporting young people in schools. I have experience delivering groups to young people as well as parents/carers. I am a registered member of British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and I adhere by their framework.
After working under multiple organisations for the last few years, I realised that there is a greater need for support. I have noticed that children, young people and adults have become more and more aware of the complexities of mental health and the impact it has on their daily lives.
I believe that once the struggle is identified it’s important to be able to access support as quickly as possible and I aim to offer an initial session within a week of first contact.
Working on an open-ended basis allows me to connect with you, unrestricted by deadlines and minimizes the pressure of having to explore everything too quickly. We work at your pace and there is no expectation for you to share more than you feel comfortable with at any point.
My main priority is creating a therapeutic relationship where you feel able to be seen, heard and respected. I am a warm, welcoming person and I understand how daunting it can be to look for a practitioner to share your experience with.
With little ones, I always use resources and play to connect with them on a playful manner which will allow us to explore painful or challenging emotions later on. I am drawing from psychodynamic psychotherapy approaches while also encouraging mindfulness and sometimes suggesting coping strategies that may be beneficial from case to case.
You will always be the person in charge and if you believe that my approach is not right for you or we are not the right therapeutic match, I am happy to help you in the search for a better fit for you.
I started my practice to offer you a space where you can comfortably and confidently explore your story. I believe that every story has a unique twist and I would love to hear yours.
Contrary to popular belief, therapy is not just for times of crisis but a valuable resource regardless of the stage of life.
