Chryssa Chalkia

Professional Profile

Have you ever imagined what could your life be without struggling with anxiety, depression or feeling overwhelmed? What would you do if you were motivated, resilient and confident in yourself? What if you were feeling ready to let go of everything that holds you back in life? If you're ready to take the next step and start feeling better, let's talk.

My name is Chryssa Chalkia and I am a fully accredited Integrative Psychotherapist, Cognitive Behavioural Therapist and Counsellor (UKCP & BABCP).  

I offer evidence based psychological treatment to individuals online and face to face in my office in Regent Street. I have extensive experience working with individuals (16+) who feel challenged by their emotional experiences or engage with dysfunctional behaviours and negative thoughts.

The therapy that I provide is bespokedue to my high level of training in various approaches. My philosophy is that combining elements from different schools of thought and tailoring the treatment according to individual’s needs works best. I integrate cognitive behaviour therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy, compassion focused therapy, psychodynamic and mindfulness approaches. At the end of our work you will have new skills to overcome your difficulties, you will feel more in control of your life and be able to live a more balanced, happier and fulfilling life.

I have an interest working with a wide range of difficulties such as Abuse, Addictions, Anxiety, Body Image issues, Cultural issues, Depression and Low mood, Health anxiety (HAI), Lack of motivation, Low Self-Esteem or Low Confidence, Long Covid-19, Motherhood and identity, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD), Older Adults, Panic Attacks, Perinatal/ Postnatal, Phobias, Physical Health Conditions, Social Anxiety, Relationship Issues, Sexuality, Social Anxiety, Sleeping difficulties, Stress, Teenagers, trauma/ PTDS, Young adults and Wellbeing issues. 

Training, Qualifications

I began my studies in Psychology & Counselling in 2003 and since then I obtained a Bachelor and Diploma in Psychology & Counselling in 2006, a Master degree in Psychoanalysis in 2007 and a Master and Advanced Diploma in Integrative Counselling and Psychotherapy (UKCP reg.) in 2016 and in High Intensity CBT in 2019 (BABCP reg).

Over the years, I have completed various trainings, seminars and / or short courses on Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy & Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction, CBT for Anxiety and Agoraphobia, Acceptance Committed therapy (ACT), Abuse, Addictions, Agoraphobia, Anxiety, Attachment difficulties, Brief work, Bullying, Complex and Enduring Mental Health issues, Depression, Eating disorders, Emotional/mood difficulties, Generalised Anxiety Disorder, Isolated phobias, Loss, Managing Risk, OCD, Panic Attacks, Personality disorders, Physical health conditions, Psychosis, PTSD, Relationship problems, Racism, Refugees and Asylum Safeguarding Children and Adults, Seekers, Social Anxiety, Student Counselling, Sleep Difficulties, Self-esteem, Self-harm, Transitional Life Changes, Trauma, Work stress and Women’s issues.