• Locations: London & Online UK-EU
• Language: English, Italian
Memberships: MNCPS (Acc.), MBACP, UKCP, UKAGP, Friend of BAATN.
Hi, I’m Floriana (she/her), a qualified Psychotherapeutic Counsellor with a background in Art Therapy. I have experience working in both private practice and charitable organisations, supporting people from diverse backgrounds through a range of life experiences and challenges. My areas of interest include neurodivergence, cultural identity and belonging, racism, women’s issues, PMDD/PMS, trauma and intergenerational trauma, alongside other aspects of emotional wellbeing and life.
Life can be challenging in ways that are not always easy to understand or put into words. At times, we might sense that something doesn’t feel quite right, find ourselves repeating patterns we struggle to move beyond, or feel stuck in ways that limit our sense of possibility. These experiences can show up as anxiety, difficulties in relationships, exhaustion, low self-esteem, hopelessness, or a feeling of being disconnected from ourselves or others.
You don’t have to make sense of everything on your own. Therapy offers a space where we can slow down, become curious about what you’re experiencing, and explore the personal, relational and wider social factors that may be shaping your life. In our initial sessions, we’ll begin to develop an understanding of what brings you to therapy, what feels difficult right now, and what you might want to change. Together, we can explore what you need, recognise existing resources, and find ways of moving forward that feel right to you.
About
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I hold a Diploma in Gestalt Psychotherapeutic Counselling from Metanoia Institute. Besides, I am currently completing an MSc in Gestalt Psychotherapy and a Certificate in Anti-oppressive practice with Black Psychotherapy.
My wider academic and professional training includes an MA in Visual Anthropology, a BA in Fine Art, and a Diploma in Music Art Therapy from Italy.
Alongside this, I am committed to ongoing professional development and continued learning, particularly in cultivating an anti-oppressive, trauma-informed, neurodivergent-aware, and queer-affirmative therapeutic practice.
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My journey into therapy began at a time when I felt deeply lost and struggled to make sense of what I was going through. I felt broken, unable to imagine a hopeful future or a life that felt right for me.
Therapy became a place of nourishment when everything felt dry, where I was supported and challenged, and painful emotions could be acknowledged, held, and gradually integrated, rather than pushed aside.
Over time, I came to see that I wasn't fixed, but always changing, shaped by my relationships, the environments I was part of, and the meaning I made of my experiences.
The impact therapy had on my life led me to train as a therapist. Today, I feel grateful to offer others the kind of space that meant so much to me, and I value being alongside people as they find their own way.
This has been a twenty-year journey of personal and group therapy, learning and practice, grounded in Art Therapy, Gestalt Counselling and Psychotherapy.
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Together, we'll explore your relationships, your sense of self, and the ways you relate to others and the world around you. We may consider how these have been shaped by your past, the messages you've internalised, and patterns that have developed over time.
What feels "stuck" often shows up in the body before it can be put into words. By slowing down and paying attention to your body's responses, we can begin to understand these patterns differently, creating the possibility for more awareness and choice.
Our work may also include dreams and creative expression, to explore aspects of your experience that may be difficult to reach through words alone.
My practice is trauma-informed, anti-oppressive, neurodivergent-aware, and queer-affirmative. This means I work with care for each person’s history and with respect for their identity and lived experience.
I recognise that our sense of self and wellbeing are shaped not only by our individual histories, but also by culture, relationships, social inequalities, discrimination, and wider structures of power. I am attentive to how these experiences may influence the therapeutic relationship and aim to create a respectful, inclusive space that is sensitive to each person’s individual context.
I see therapy as a collaborative process. I do not assume I can fully understand your lived experience without your input, you are the expert of your life and your perspective is central to our work. Rather than working towards a fixed idea of wellbeing, we'll focus on what feels meaningful and right for you, we’ll start from where you are moving at a pace that feels comfortable.
My work is closely supported and supervised by other professionals, helping me ensure that our work meets a high standard and aligns with the ethical frameworks of UKCP and BACP.
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If you’re finding life difficult to navigate, you may be feeling stuck, overwhelmed, anxious without knowing why, disconnected from yourself or others, or unsure of where you belong. Together, we can explore your experiences and begin to understand what you need.
When we are struggling we all develop ways of coping that make sense in the context of our lives, however these ways can become repeating patterns feeling limiting or leave us feeling stuck. We’ll explore these patterns with curiosity rather than judgement, creating space for new possibilities while also honouring the parts of you that have helped you get through difficult times.
I don’t believe therapy is about fixing something that is wrong with you or turning you into someone else. Instead, it can be a place where you can feel more grounded and move towards a way of living that feels more aligned with who you are.
Frequently Asked questions
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Counselling and psychotherapy are very similar, and the terms are often used interchangeably. Generally, counselling focuses on a specific issue or challenge and may be shorter-term, while psychotherapy involves exploring deeper or longstanding patterns and is often longer-term. In practice, the approach is guided by your individual needs, and together we can decide what feels most helpful for you.
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Finding the right therapist is one of the most important parts of starting therapy. Research shows that it's the relationship between you and your therapist that has the biggest impact on how helpful therapy feels, more than any particular type of therapy.
So take your time finding someone who feels right for you. You might want to have an initial conversation with a few different therapists before deciding who feels like the best fit.
Have a look around my website and see if my approach resonates with you. If you'd like, you're also welcome to book a free consultation. It's a chance to ask questions, get a feel for how I work, and most importantly, notice how you feel with me. Trust your instincts. Feeling safe enough and understood really matters.
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Therapy can be short-term or longer-term, depending on your needs and what you hope to gain from the process.
Based on my clinical experience, I may offer a recommendation about a timeframe that I feel could be most helpful. However, this is something we will discuss together and review as our work progresses.
I will always communicate openly with you about my thoughts, reflections, and recommendations, so we can make decisions together about the best way forward. While I will offer guidance, the decision to begin, continue, or end therapy is always yours.
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In the UK, private therapy usually costs around £55–£100+ per session, depending on the therapist’s experience, location and specialism. The fee also covers the many costs involved in being a therapist, including regular supervision, personal therapy, ongoing professional development, training, insurance, professional memberships and accreditation, as well as rent, administration and other practice expenses.
There are also many services in the UK offering low-cost therapy for people who cannot afford private therapy. Many therapists who work from an anti-oppressive framework also offer a small number of low-cost spaces within their private practice, to help make therapy more accessible to people from different financial backgrounds.
If you’re thinking about starting therapy but feel hindered by the cost, please feel free to get in touch with me. I’ll be happy to talk through your options and see if we can find something that feels manageable for you.
If you’re in a more financially secure position, you might also consider working with a therapist who offers some low-cost spaces. By choosing to pay the full fee when you can, you are helping to make it possible for the therapist to offer reduced-fee places to people with fewer financial resources.
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I offer online therapy across the UK and the EU.
In-person therapy sessions in East London (EC2, E8) & Central London (W1). On request, I can offer a slot in Chelsea (SW10).
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From my experience, a flexible approach that combines both in-person and online sessions can be especially supportive. It allows for continuity when our bodies struggle or when life circumstances change, while also reflecting the different ways we connect and relate in everyday life.
Having lived with chronic period pain, PMDD, and hypersensitivity for much of my life, I understand how our bodies can shape our experiences and the ways we move through the world. This informs my practice by offering flexibility while also recognising the unique depth of connection, presence, and embodied experience that in-person sessions can bring to therapeutic work.
In our first session, we will discuss and agree on how we will work together, including whether we meet in person, online, or use a combination of both. This will form part of our therapeutic agreement and can be revisited as our work develops, ensuring the way we meet continues to support your needs.
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Therapy doesn't begin and end in the therapy room. The therapeutic process continues between sessions, and consistency plays an important role in supporting our work.
When we choose to work together, I commit to supporting you throughout this journey, and I value the shared investment we each bring to the therapeutic relationship. Weekly sessions help build trust, strengthen our connection, and create the conditions for deeper therapeutic work.
My cancellation policy requires 48 hours' notice. Sessions cancelled with less than this notice are charged in full. Whenever possible, I will offer an alternative appointment within the same week.
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The first session is an opportunity for us to get to know each other and begin exploring what brings you to therapy, what you would like to focus on, and what you hope to gain from the process. This initial conversation helps us develop a clearer picture of what you are looking for support with and how we might work together.
It is also a chance for you to get a sense of how I work, ask any questions you may have, and notice how you feel in our conversation. Besides, it gives me the opportunity to consider if I am the right person to support you and whether what you are looking for falls within my areas of experience and competence.
You don’t need to have everything figured out before we meet. We can take our time and begin wherever feels right for you.
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Gestalt therapy is a relational and creative approach to psychotherapy that sees each person as a whole. It recognises the connection between the mind, body, emotions, relationships, and the wider environment, and how these different aspects of our experience influence one another.
While Gestalt therapy acknowledges the importance of the past, its focus is on what is happening in the present moment. By exploring thoughts, feelings, bodily sensations, and ways of relating, Gestalt therapy can help develop a deeper understanding of the self, discover new possibilities, and respond to life’s challenges with more choicefulness.
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You are welcome to bring whatever feels important to you into therapy. No concern is too big or too small, and there is space for every part of your experience. Whether you're facing a specific challenge, feeling stuck, or simply wanting to better understand yourself or something you are experiencing, you are welcome to talk about anything that feels significant, difficult, or meaningful to you.
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For me, wellbeing is our ability to live in a way that feels meaningful, connected, and sustainable. It is more than simply the absence of distress or illness. It is about navigating life's challenges, developing supportive relationships, and experiencing a sense of belonging, purpose, and agency.
I see wellbeing as shaped by both our inner world and the wider contexts in which we live. Personal history, identity, relationships, and culture all influence how wellbeing is experienced. At the same time, social systems can create inequalities in power, opportunity, and access that profoundly affect people's lives. This may include experiences related to race, gender, sexuality, migration, neurodivergence, disability, social class, body size, or work.
Therapy can offer a space to make sense of distress, deepen self-awareness, and explore new ways of responding to life’s challenges. It can support people in recognising the choices and resources available to them, while also acknowledging that some struggles are shaped by wider social, cultural, and systemic factors. Recognising this can help place personal struggles within a broader understanding of human experience, offering a more contextualised understanding of distress while highlighting the importance of support, community, and collective resources in sustaining wellbeing.
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Life thrives where different worlds meet and flow together. In nature, forest edges, rivers flowing into the sea, and mycelial networks beneath the earth show us how different parts can connect and support one another, creating the conditions for life to flourish.
Like ecosystems, we are also shaped through connection. Our experiences, relationships, identities, communities, and environments all influence the way we understand ourselves and move through the world.
Hybrid reflects the coming together of different parts, perspectives, and ways of being. Flows speaks to movements, immersion, presence, connections, and being attuned with a rhythm that feels right for us.
I see the therapeutic relationship as a meeting of ecosystems, shaped through connection and difference, where there is no single way to think, feel, communicate, or experience the world. It is a co-created space where we can explore, connect, and find ways of being that support us to thrive.
Locations
Hackney E8
Shoreditch EC2
Soho W1
Book
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The free consultation is a chance for us to briefly talk about what brings you to therapy, what you’re looking for support with, and any questions you may have.
It’s also an opportunity to get a feel for my approach and see whether we feel like a good fit. If I feel another therapist or type of support may be more suitable, I’ll discuss this with you.
There’s no obligation to continue after the consultation.
To book, please contact me with a short introduction about yourself and your availability.
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We all come to therapy with different needs, experiences, and starting points. Some people prefer to speak briefly with a few therapists before deciding who feels like the right fit, while others prefer more time and space to explore what has brought them to therapy.
For this reason, I offer a full first session at a reduced fee of £45. This gives us the time to begin getting to know each other, explore what you would like support with, and experience what a therapy session with me might be like.
There is no obligation to continue after this first session. If I feel another therapist or service may be better suited to your needs, I’ll discuss this with you and suggest appropriate support.
To book, please contact me with a short introduction about yourself and your availability.
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My fee is £70 for 50 minutes.
I believe that therapy should be accessible regardless of social or financial circumstances. To support this, I offer a limited number of low-cost spaces. If these are currently full, I can add you to a waiting list or help you explore alternative services. Feel free to get in touch, and we can look at this together.
All fees are reviewed annually.
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The therapy assessment is an opportunity for us to begin building a fuller understanding of you and your experiences.
Contact
Email: hello@hybridflows-therapy.com
Whatsapp: +44 7752806439
Feel free to get in touch, whether by email, through the contact form, or by dropping me a message on Whatsapp. I’m always happy to have a chat, answer any questions, and see how I can help.
I usually get back to emails and messages within 3 working days. If you’re waiting to hear back from me, check your spam folder, just in case my reply has ended up there.
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If you are in need of urgent support, please contact your GP, or call NHS 111 if your surgery is closed. If you are in immediate danger, or unable to keep yourself safe, call 999 immediately or go to your nearest A&E. You can also contact your local NHS Crisis Resolution Team for urgent mental health support.
Samaritans: 116 123. Free, confidential listening service. Available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, for any reason, withou judgement.
Shout: Text SHOUT to 85258. Free, confidential 24/7 text-based crisis support. A good option if you are unable or unwilling to speak on the phone.
NHS: 111. Urgent medical and mental health support. Available 24 hours a day. Let the advisor know it is a mental health emergency.
Mind Infoline: 0300 123 3393. Information and support on mental health, services, and where to get help.
SANEline: 0300 304 7000. Emotional support and information for anyone affected by mental health problems.
PAPYRUS HOPELINE: Call 0300 102 2470 Text HOPE to 88247 Email: pat@papyrus-uk.org. 24/7 Support for ethnic minorities, racism, prejudice, discrimination, microaggressions and trauma. Confidential support for children, young people, and adults concerned about suicide.
Switchboard: 0800 0119 100. Free, confidential support for LGBTQIA+ people on any topic, including mental health, identity, and relationships. Open 10am–10pm daily.
Refuge – National Domestic Abuse Helpline: 0808 2000 247. Free, 24-hour confidential support for women experiencing domestic abuse. Refuge also offers BSL support and tech safety guidance for women and children affected by domestic violence.
Childline: 0800 1111. For children & young people.