Dr Anna Flo Arcas
Chartered Counselling Psychologist
BSc, MA, DPsych, CPsychol
About
I am a Chartered Counselling Psychologist based in London, with experience in a wide variety of settings, including the NHS, third sector, and private organisations.
My areas of expertise are trauma, mood, and affective and relational difficulties, and I have worked in specialist services in these fields for 10 years.
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Following on from a BSc in Psychology, I undertook an MA in Women and Child Abuse, before completing a Doctorate in Counselling Psychology.
A side from my private practice, I work in a specialist service in the NHS, and I am a lecturer at City, University of London, where I contribute to the doctoral training of other psychologists.
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I have a special interest in critical and feminist approaches to mental health; in working with different forms of expression, including the body, objects, music, or art; and in the use and meaning of language in therapy and supervision.
I provide training and consultancy to different teams; and I am involved in diverse research, pilot, and service development projects.
Psychological Therapy
I work from an integrative perspective, and adapt my work to the needs of each individual. I draw from humanistic, psychodynamic, schema, cognitive behavioural, gestalt, phenomenological, feminist, and dialogical approaches.
The relationship I establish with my clients is extremely important, as well as the shared understanding of the development and factors that influence their present difficulties. I bring my clinical and up-to date knowledge to provide evidence based and effective plans, which are based on this mutual understanding.
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Throughout my experience I have witnessed human strength, and the difficulties and struggles clients undergo while dealing with pain and life-changing experiences. My work is driven by empathic curiosity, and the fascination for the human capacity to overcome and adapt to new situations.
Sometimes it is difficult to express unique experiences only through words, and thus I welcome different ways of expression such as art, music, through the body, or diverse objects.
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I offer therapy to individuals and couples, and welcome clients who speak multiple languages.
Dfficulties
I have worked with those experiencing ...
Affective and Relational difficulties
Life transitions, Sense of Self
Rapidly changing moods, Overwhelming emotions
Sexual violence, Domestic Violence, Abuse
Traumatic experiences, PTSD, Complex PTSD,
Dissociation/out of body, Non-epileptic seizures
Depression, Low mood, low self-esteem, low confidence
Bereavement, Hopelessness, Sleep issues
Chronic pain, Impacts between physical and mental health
Anxiety, Obsessive thoughts, OCD
Panic attacks, Stress and worry
Eating disorders or disordered eating
Many of the difficulties I work with are not listed above. If you wish to discuss your particular needs, and if I am the best professional to support you at this time, contact me.
Clinical Supervision
I offer clinical supervision to trainees and qualified psychologists, as well as to other professionals.
I mainly work from an integrative and pluralistic stance, and draw from humanistic, psychodynamic, schema, cognitive behavioural, gestalt, phenomenological, feminist, and dialogical approaches.
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I provide a supportive and containing space for learning and reflection that is based on your needs. I bring my theoretical knowledge and clinical experience, and will encourage you to make links and explore the processes that occur within your therapeutic relationships and within yourself when appropriate, helping you develop as a practitioner.
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The use and meaning of language matters, and thus I provide linguistically sensitive supervision for multilingual and monolingual therapists who work across languages and/or with interpreters.
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Individual supervision sessions are £70 for qualified practitioners, and £60 for trainees.
FAQs
What will happen when I contact you?
Once you contact me, we will have a 15 minute phone conversation free of charge, to briefly discuss if a psychological consultation would be helpful and if I am a therapist you would like to work with.
What will happen when we first meet for a consultation?
Our first meeting will be a consultation, which will allow me to better understand what has brought you to therapy and what would you like to get from it. This usually takes between one and two sessions.
At the end, I will share my thoughts with you and explain what I think could be helpful to you at this specific time; and you will have space to ask any questions you may have.
We will then, decide if we want to continue to work together, and if this is the case make a plan.
If I believe I am not the best person to support you, I may recommend an alternative service for you.
How often and how long are your sessions?
Sessions are most effective when they are undertaken on a weekly basis. However I have flexibility, and we can further discuss this option when we meet, depending on your needs.
My sessions last between 50 and 60 minutes.
What are your fees?
My fees are £100 per individual session and £130 per couples sessions.
I have a sliding scale, and offer reduced fee sessions to students, and trainees.
Reports are charged separately, reflecting allocated time.
Do you work with insurance companies?
Yes, I do work with various insurance companies.
I ask all my clients to pay each session as they attend, and I provide an invoice that will allow you to claim this directly with your insurer.
Standards of Practice
I am registered with the Health and Care Professions Council, and I am a Chartered member of the British Psychological Society.
Therapeutic Space
I am based in London Bridge.
I offer online and face to face sessions, which follow COVID-19 government regulations.
