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Apostolos Fournaris, BACP

Psychodynamic therapist for adults and families
  • Psychodynamic approach
  • Works with families
  • BACP registered

About Apostolos Fournaris

Apostolos Fournaris is a psychodynamic psychotherapist with 18 years of professional experience who offers a calm, non-judgemental space for exploration and change. He provides both short-term and long-term once-weekly psychotherapy for adults, children and adolescents, and tailors his work to the needs of each person he meets.

In addition to individual therapy, he provides consultation and facilitates reflective groups, and delivers psycho-educational support adapted for schools, charities and businesses. He also offers brief family interventions designed to address immediate concerns and improve family functioning. Apostolos is trained and licenced to work across the lifespan and draws on a depth of clinical training to inform his practice.

Clients may seek his help for anxiety, depression, loss and bereavement, relationship difficulties, trauma and gender identity questions, substance misuse and addiction, anger, or a range of family matters. He also welcomes individuals who simply want to better understand who they are and how they relate to others.

His clinical training includes postgraduate foundations in psychoanalytic psychotherapy at the Tavistock and Portman NHS Foundation Trust, an MA in Psychodynamic Counselling accredited by the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP), and postgraduate study in psychoanalytic and psychoanalytic studies at the University of Essex. He follows and adheres to the ethical frameworks of the BACP and the British Psychological Society (BPS).

Areas of Expertise

Primary Focus

Stress, AnxietyAddictionsRelationship issuesParenting issuesDepression

Also Specializes In

LGBTFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersAnger managementSelf esteemBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingADHD

Additional Focus Areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingImmigration issuesImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexualitySmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic Approach

Psychodynamic Therapy

Frequently Asked Questions

How much experience does Apostolos Fournaris have?

Apostolos Fournaris has 18 years of professional experience in psychotherapy and related clinical work.

Is Apostolos Fournaris a registered therapist?

Yes. He holds the BACP credential - the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy.

In which languages does Apostolos Fournaris provide therapy?

He provides therapy in English and Greek.

Where is Apostolos Fournaris located?

He is located in the United Kingdom.

How can I work with Apostolos Fournaris as my therapist?

You can work with Apostolos Fournaris through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Does Apostolos Fournaris work with international clients?

Yes, Apostolos Fournaris works with international clients.

How much does therapy with Apostolos Fournaris cost?

Costs can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be cancelled at any time for any reason. For current details, please click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

Getting started is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.

Psychodynamic and Psychoanalytic-Informed Care Online

Psychodynamic therapy focuses on exploring patterns of thinking, feeling and relating that often originate in early life and influence present-day behaviour. It helps clients uncover unconscious motives and repeated relationship patterns so they can make different choices and experience greater clarity. A psychoanalytic-informed approach shares this emphasis on deep exploration and can be used for longer-term work or for understanding long-standing emotional difficulties.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic journey. Apostolos works collaboratively with each client - listening to their concerns, explaining how different methods work, and tailoring a plan that fits the client’s needs, goals and preferences. This collaborative process helps identify whether brief interventions, ongoing weekly sessions, or a combination of formats will be most helpful.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility without compromising the therapeutic relationship. Clients can choose video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging to fit busy schedules, caregiving responsibilities or geographical distance. These options make it easier to maintain regular contact with registered professionals and to continue therapy through life transitions and changing circumstances.

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