Ella Shtaingos, UKCP Accredited Psychotherapist

Ella Shtaingos

W2
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Ella Shtaingos, UKCP Accredited Psychotherapist

Ella Shtaingos

W2
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My Approach

I am interested in mindfulness and meditation as tools to encourage us to become aware of our experiences, thoughts and feelings. I bring playfulness and creativity into the therapy room by using sand trays, spirit guides and dream work. I use intuitive and creative powers as a method of self-expression to make sense of that which is painful, to create personal meaning and to enhance wellness. I bring these and other creative techniques into my practice to form a holistic plan for growth and healing.

About Me

Therapy is not just for moments of crisis. When we can focus on the patterns, beliefs and deep-seated feelings that are driving our behaviour, we can begin to put the work in towards becoming the most authentic versions of ourselves and fulfilling our potential.



I offer a free discovery call where we can talk about the issues you are facing and how therapy can help. I create a safe non-judgmental space, where we can hold a mirror and see what is going on inside. This is not about apportioning blame or being stuck in the past, it is about awareness and acknowledgment of what narrative is affecting our choices and where our blind spots may be. Taking your first step into therapy is a bold sign of strength and the beginning of your journey to wonderful healing.

I work with

  • Individuals

Special Interests

Like all UKCP registered psychotherapists and psychotherapeutic counsellors I can work with a wide range of issues, but here are some areas in which I have a special interest or additional experience.

There is a difference between experiencing anger and acting out anger. Experiencing anger is a purely internal experiments. This stands in direct contrast to acting out anger. Acting out anger unleashes it on another person, which is destructive to others and relationships. If we accept anger ,without acting out, and discharge anger safely, we can gain control and solve disputes in a civilized manner.
Many people experience guilt for putting their needs before someone else's. Sometimes, putting other people's needs first is the right thing to do. Most of us were raised to do just that. But often putting ourselves first is the wisest thing to do, both for our well-being and the well-being of our relationships. Consistently prioritizing the needs of others is not good for our mental health, not it is good for our relationships, as it breeds resentment.
When we think of memory, it is clear that the event is in the past. When we recall a traumatic memory, the past and the present become harder to tell apart. A traumatic memory can make us feel like that event is happening all over again, causing us to feel the same emotions and bodily sensations, see the same images, and hold the same beliefs about our Self. Our goal is to turn traumatic memories into ordinary memories. We don't want to be triggered to feel emotions or physical sensations, see images (flashbacks) , or hold upsetting beliefs about our Self that stem from trauma.

Types of Therapies Offered

  • Transpersonal Psychotherapist

Types of sessions

  • Face to Face - Long Term
  • Face to Face - Short Term
  • Online Therapy

Office

Beauchamp Lodge
2 Warwick Crescent
W2 6NE
United Kingdom (UK)

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UKCP College

  • Humanistic and Integrative Psychotherapy College (HIPC)
Ella Shtaingos

Ella Shtaingos

W2

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