Petronela Antemia
BACP
Compassionate counsellor for eating and relationship concerns
- Client-focused care
- Practical strategies
- Support for change
About Petronela
She aims to treat people with respect and sensitivity. Sessions begin with a simple conversation about what matters most to the client. Together they set practical, realistic goals and a way forward.
Petronela adapts her style to each person. She uses client-centred listening to understand how someone experiences their world. She also uses elements from cognitive behavioural therapy to help identify unhelpful thinking and try out different ways of responding.
When relationship issues come up, she focuses on communication, attachment and patterns that repeat between partners. She also offers support for people dealing with trauma, bereavement and the anger that can follow difficult life events.
Her sessions aim to be collaborative and down to earth. Petronela works with clients to build coping skills and increase self-understanding. She invites people to take small, manageable steps towards the changes they want.
How therapy approaches translate to online work
Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening without judgement and helping people feel understood. Online sessions using this approach aim to give people space to speak about what matters and to be heard. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) looks at links between thoughts, feelings and actions and tries practical experiments to shift patterns. In online CBT the work often involves setting small tasks between sessions to test what helps.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their goals and preferences. That choice can change over time as needs and progress become clearer.
The biography does not specify session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week and reduce travel time. It can also allow shorter check-ins or flexible scheduling around work or caring responsibilities. Registered or accredited professionals can adapt their use of listener-focused and skills-based methods to suit the way a client prefers to meet.
Professional registration
| BACP | United Kingdom · No. 377372 |
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Experience
7+ years
Credentials
BACP · United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Petronela commonly help with?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, eating and food-related issues, grief and other life challenges.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style is collaborative and down to earth, using client-centred listening and practical techniques to help people identify goals and try new ways of coping.
How much experience does she have?
She has seven years of experience working with a range of emotional and relationship concerns.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is a BACP counsellor based in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported and can international clients work together?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.
What session formats are offered?
The biography does not list specific session formats; please confirm current session options with the service before booking.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with this counsellor?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.