In-Person & Online Therapy sessions £100

Ilia Galouzidi,  Existential and Integrative Psychotherapist, UKCP and NCPS Full Clinical Accreditation.

Welcome to North London Therapy. My name is Ilia and as a Neuroscientist, Existential and Integrative Psychotherapist I dedicate my work on a range of human challenges such as anxiety, psychological trauma and relationship issues. I specialise in issues around body image concerns, problematic relationship with food and body dissatisfaction. My mission is to create a safe therapeutic space for my clients so they can explore how they relate to themselves, to life challenges and experiences from the past.

As a Neuroscientist I have an extensive work experience in competitive international environments within which I conducted pioneering research projects on epilepsy, mentalisation in body awareness, awareness of illness and interoception (UCL). Along with my studies I became a trained neuropsychological and cognitive assessment provider.

As an Existential Psychotherapist I have a significant work experience within NHS, working with Stroke survivors and, Multiple Sclerosis (MS) and Ehlers-Danlos syndrome (EDS) patients on emotional resiliency and body dissatisfaction. In addition I have also worked with Eating Disorder patients within NELFT and my private practice, providing an integrative approach to Eating Disorders. This involves techniques from CBT, the Intuitive Eating framework, mindfulness, breathwork and somatic practices, always within an Existential therapy framework. Having had my own struggles with body image concerns, problematic eating habits, and chronic pain, I learned that the most important part of healing was having someone to talk to who knew what I was feeling without judgment.

My doctoral thesis focuses on how women that have had multiple cosmetic surgeries perceive and experience themselves and their physical bodies. My scientific interests also translate into my clinical work with women who wish to explore their desire to modify their physical appearance for aesthetic reasons.

If you are someone who experiences the life’s challenges, or have quieted themselves to make others comfortable, or transformed their shapes to “fit” in socially acceptable standards, I’m not here to tell you how you should feel or be. I know how unhelpful that is. But I understand the parts you can’t put into words, the hard things, the guilt, or even the relief you might be feeling. My hope is you won’t be going through this alone for much longer, so let’s have a chat and find out how I can support you in your journey.

Therapy for me is a journey to self-knowledge, acceptance, and choice that we can all embark on. I genuinely believe that no human being needs “fixing” as there is nothing broken about them.