Inner Compass
PSYCHOLOGY
We're a partnership of clinical and counselling psychologists offering high-quality, evidence-based, online psychological therapy.
We work with medical insurers, private clients, and referrals from other health professions to provide psychological care in a number of languages.
We specialise in several therapeutic approaches for a wide range of mental health issues, with a particular emphasis on third-wave Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT).
About us
We're UK-accredited and HCPC-registered clinical and counselling psychologists providing psychological therapy in four languages:
English, Spanish, German, and Greek.
Elena is a counselling psychologist with over 20 years' experience working with a range of client groups and communities, both in the NHS and in private practice. She works in English, Greek, and German.
Helena is an experienced clinical psychologist and a lecturer in CBT for Severe Mental Health Problems at University College London. She works in English and Spanish.
Pablo is a clinical psychologist with over a decade of experience in psychotherapy and clinical research. He also lectures at the University of Liverpool and the Open University of Catalonia. He works in English and Spanish.
Charolta is a partner at Inner Compass Psychology. She ensures the smooth operation of all administrative and organisational aspects of the practice.
UK-accredited clinical and counselling psychologists
Approved and trusted by your UK medical insurer
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We treat...
We have extensive experience in helping you overcome a wide range of mental health issues. Here are some of the most frequent.
Anxiety
Panic attacks, social anxiey, constant worry, generalised anxiety, agoraphobia, and other phobias.
Trauma
Trauma-focused psychotherapy for PTSD and related issues.
Depression
Low mood, self-criticism, guilt, irritability, lack of focus, low energy and appetite.
Intercultural issues
Adapting to diverse cultures and countries, and maintaining intercultural relationships.
Stress at work
Burnout, work-related worry and insomnia, impostor "syndrome", confidence issues at work, etc.
Relationship difficulties
Couples therapy, as well as one-to-one therapy for relational issues such as divorce, infidelity, and sexual dysfunction.
Complex grief
Navigating the death of a loved one, as well as other losses.
OCD
Intrusive thoughts and repetitive behaviours, including Obsessive and Compulsive Disorder (OCD).
Our approach
We employ a wide range of evidence-based psychological therapies to be able to adapt the treatment to you, and what you need and prefer. Thes includes:
- Third-wave Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT)
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Functional Analytic Psychotherapy (FAP)
- Compassion Focused Therapy
- EMDR
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Meaning-Oriented Therapy
- Person-Centred Therapy
- Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT)
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Functional Analytic Psychotherapy (FAP), and Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT) are all contemporary forms of third-wave Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), a modern development within CBT that builds on earlier approaches.
Traditional CBT often focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts. Third-wave approaches take this further by helping you change your relationship with your thoughts, emotions, memories, and other internal experiences. Rather than trying to eliminate distressing thoughts or feelings, third-wave CBT helps you learn how to respond to them differently so they have less impact on your life.
In therapy, we may explore patterns such as becoming stuck in self-critical thinking or trying to avoid difficult emotions. Instead of struggling with these experiences, you will learn how to step back from them, relate to them differently, and respond in ways that are more helpful and aligned with the life you want to live. This often involves developing skills such as breathing exercises, emotional openness, and practical behavioural strategies, alongside a greater understanding of how your patterns of thinking and responding have developed over time.
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) is a form of third-wave Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT) that focuses on helping you live a meaningful life while learning to handle difficult thoughts, feelings, and memories more effectively.
ACT is based on the idea that much of our distress comes not simply from what we think or feel, but from how we respond to these experiences, particularly when we get caught up in them or try to avoid them. Therapy, therefore, focuses on helping you develop psychological flexibility: the ability to stay present, open up to your experience, and take actions that reflect what truly matters to you.
ACT is an active and collaborative therapy: sessions often include practical exercises, reflection, and between-session practice. It is supported by a strong and growing evidence base and is widely used across a range of psychological difficulties.
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