
“Pain is not wrong. Reacting to pain as wrong initiates the trance of unworthiness. The moment we believe something is wrong, our world shrinks and we lose ourselves in the effort to combat the pain.” Tara Brach
About
My name is Anastasia Gkonti
I am a Greek licensed Psychologist (Aristotle University, Greece) and an Integrative/Humanistic Psychological Counsellor (PGDip, BACP & UKCP accredited course). Having lived in Spain, the UK, and now residing in Berlin, helps me empathise with the challenges faced by individuals from diverse socio-cultural backgrounds.
Previously, I worked for Humanitarian Projects in Greece and at Bristol City Council's care homes, where I supported children with developmental trauma. These experiences have been invaluable for both my professional and personal development, providing me with a remarkable perspective that I can apply to my sessions.
During my practice as a therapist in the UK (NAOS charity and private practice), I worked with individuals who experienced developmental and sexual trauma, anxiety, gender dysphoria, as well as those who wanted to better understand the relationship with themselves and others.

 My passion for counselling and therapy is deeply rooted in my desire to continuously learn about both myself and the world. I am mindful of the contexts and systems we all live in and I deeply care to create a warm, non-judgemental and empowering space for you to explore and understand yourself. In this process, I believe that everyone has their unique rhythm and pace, which I am committed to follow and respect at all times.
My approach is integrative, which means that I draw from different therapeutic models, (i.e. psychodynamic, relational, person-centred, trauma-informed) in order to support my work with you. Finally, I incorporate mindfulness techniques to help you cultivate present-moment awareness and inner calm. This approach can significantly reduce stress, improve emotional regulation and quality of life. By practicing mindfulness, you can increase your self-trust, gain clarity, and develop a sense of empowerment to navigate life’s challenges.

 Hopefully, this will be a safe space for you to explore and understand your thoughts, emotions, and experiences in order to feel empowered enough to make the changes you wish. Together, we can work towards your personal growth, empowerment and emotional well-being.

 I look forward to embarking on this transformative journey with you.
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Private pay only
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Languages: Greek, English
