Angelika Vraka Counselling and Psychotherapy Avis 

I am delighted to be able to share my experience with the wonderful Angelika. I had not been to counselling before and I found her via my employers referral scheme last summer when I was going through a painful separation and then divorce and she saved my life - which sounds a little melodramatic but she was able to ask me the right searching questions that enabled me to really see my situation in a different light that I would not have been able to identify on my own. She helped think in a different way and have little lightbulb moments and a year on I have returned to her for some more sessions as she is absolutely priceless. I regularly think “what would Angelika say?” and I genuinely wouldn’t want to have any other counsellor. With Angelika’s help and the love and support of my family, friends and work colleagues I have divorced my husband within 12 months of separating and she is helping me move on to the next stage of my life - thank you Angelika!

Angelika was someone I really needed to help me through my recent difficult time. I found her very approachable, caring, understanding and at the same time direct and straight talking which is what I needed to help untangle lots of things in my mind. I was in a much better place at the end of my sessions with Angelika. I really appreciate her help and definitely recommend her.

After moving to the other end of the country for a relationship which very unexpectedly ended, having to leave my flat and then finding myself in lockdown away from my family Angelika has helped me so much to realise my self worth and advised me on lots of coping mechanisms. She’s made me look at the positives in my life and not concentrate so much on what could have been. She’s helped me to realise I need to put myself first in situations and not worry so much about other people.
I really like Angelika’s approach to our sessions. She knows when I need to let everything out, she quietly listens and on other days she knows when I need advice and a bit of motivation to remember I am good enough.
Angelika has definitely changed the way I see myself and I feel this will continue through my life. I had never had therapy before and was extremely apprehensive about starting but by the second phone session I felt comfortable and in a safe space to discuss anything.

Angelika has been extremely supportive and understanding during my weekly sessions.

Angelika is caring, understanding and openly honest. She listens to your concerns, fears and how you are feeling.

I was extremely nervous and anxious at our first session as I had never had any counseling sessions before. Angelika was reassuring and made me feel at ease to share my feelings and concerns. I had low self esteem and had lost my confidence that I no longer felt capable. The sessions enabled me to regain my confidence and to believe in myself and to concentrate on the many achievements and successes that I have had over the years.

Thank you Angelika for all your guidance, help and support.

I recently went though an unexpected break up, had to leave the house I was living in and found myself struggling to cope. Angelika has helped me to gain perspective and to reframe my thoughts, I was able to learn more about myself, what I want and what I don’t want so that I can apply this moving forward. Close friends have commented that they’ve noticed the difference in my outlook since attending sessions with Angelika

Angelika really helped me to regain my self-confidence and self-belief after going through a divorce. I found her style to be warm and open, which combined with her no-nonsense approach is very empowering. She helped me to unpick my relationship during which I learnt a lot about myself, my attitude and how I react to different situations.

I recently started some more sessions which have been over FaceTime, and again, I’m truly appreciative of Angelika’s approach.

I was referred to Angelika, not really knowing why I felt the way I did, but over a number of sessions she helped me discover some truths about my current situation which helped then me think about making change. It was the push in the right direction that I really needed, and I have really benefitted with much more positive mental health. Thanks so much !

Angelika has been a great help for me and my mental health! She has made me feel so much stronger and she has been amazing to talk to! Within a few sessions I feel a lot more confident and she has has always been a great listener.

Sessions had to move to Zoom unfortunately but Angelika gave really good practical advice and helped me start to move forward and was very motivational. Would definitely recommend to others.

I can honestly say I am at a place in my life where I feel in control of my mental health and that is thanks to Angelika.
I really felt so lost snd ready to give up before we started our video chat appointments. I was struggling with crippling low self esteem due to childhood trauma.
Angelika has a way of instantly making you feel comfortable. She is so easy to open up to and such a genuinely wonderful person. Her straight talking approach was what I needed and she has taught me coping mechanisms that will stay with me forever. She's changed my whole outlook on life. Thank you, I am forever grateful.

I found Angelika to be exceptionally beneficial in helping me to better understand myself at a time when I was transitioning to a new life in London and was apart from my wife and family. I found Angelika to be an excellent listener and very thoughtful in her responses. It was clear that her focus was to help me improve and find ways to cope/resolve my issues. I liked Angelika’s straight forward nature and willingness to challenge me when I strayed from the real issue. I felt fully comfortable with Angelika in being totally open with my thoughts and I always appreciated that she was never judgmental.

In addition to my personal issues, Angelika was a very good sounding board for some of my work challenges. My employment was in managing a large business and Angelika provided a refreshingly different perspective on how to resolve people issues that arose. Finally, I found Angelika to be an honest and caring person who had my best interest as her sole focus.

Angelika is practical, insightful, supportive and straight-talking. I can tell her what I am feeling. She is helping me find my way through a turbulent and difficult time in my life. She’s great!

I was hesitant to go for counselling as I had tried to get help when I was younger and felt it didn’t help me. I was extremely nervous and anxious to open up to Angelika in our first session but she made me feel so comfortable and created a completely judge free zone for me. Through out the sessions I had with Angelika I felt myself opening up more and more and she helped me recognise my traumas and how to overcome and deal with them. Although my sessions have come to an end I can honestly say I will always hold a special place in my heart for her as she has helped me reignite my passions for all the things I had forgotten. I couldn’t not recommend another counsellor more.

I recently had telephone sessions with Angelika and right from session 1 I found her easy to talk to, warm and understanding. She put me at ease and gave me confidence to believe in myself.
I would recommend her to anyone going through a difficult time in their lives.

Angelika has taken me on a journey of self belief. She has steered me away from self doubt and lack of self esteem. As with anything that is worth it, the journey can be hard and at times brutal. Angelika has ensured that she has supported me on that journey and reassured me every step of the way. When the CD-19 arrived we continued to connect over zoom and it felt like the most natural thing in the world. I would recommend Angelika to anyone. My personal thanks for not letting me underestimate myself and my worth.

Angelika is absolutely amazing. She has helped me with issues that run deep. She also guided me to the power within that I thought I had lost. Would recommend for sure.

This is the second time I am having counselling from Angelika and she has been very understanding. She has helped me to make some very difficult decisions in my life around personal care and caring for my sister in law. I can finally put myself and my kids first.

Outstanding service provide, very professional and helped me through my issues would highly recommended!

I was suffering with health and anxiety issues, I felt so suppressed and low and didn’t know how to get out of this depression. My employer referred me to Angelika.
I was a bit nervous as counciling sometimes sounds frightening, but after an initial telephone conversation with Angelika I was instantly drawn to her kind and positive nature.
We used FaceTime which was great, I could feel safe in my home but get the necessary help that I needed. I was able to speak about my hidden issues with Angelika that I wouldn’t be able to do with friends and family, she helped me learn how to address these issues so that I can now begin to LIVE my life again .
Thankyou Angelika for helping me through a difficult time in my life and help things ‘click’ into place and make sense.

Very kind considerate and insightful helped me through an extremely difficult situation and dark time in my life