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Petronela Antemia, BACP

Credentials: BACP
Experience: 7 years
Practising in: United Kingdom
Languages: English
Sessions: Online only
Client ages: Adults, 18 and over

Works with Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesTrauma and abuseAnger managementSelf esteem

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Petronela Antemia helps people manage stress, anxiety, relationship strain, trauma and low self-esteem. She also supports those dealing with grief, anger, sleep and eating concerns, and life changes such as separation or parenting pressures. Petronela holds BACP accreditation and has seven years of practice in the United Kingdom.

Petronela uses clear, direct conversation to understand what matters most to each person. She adapts sessions to the individual and focuses on practical steps that can be tried between meetings.

Background and approach

Sessions are aimed at building coping skills, improving communication, and reducing overwhelming thoughts and feelings. Her work covers a wide range of issues including attachment and abandonment worries, body image and eating-related problems, dissociation, and challenges linked to autism and Asperger syndrome. She also supports people navigating divorce, domestic violence aftermath, codependency and control issues.

Petronela draws on different approaches to suit the problem at hand rather than a single fixed method. Clients can expect a calm, respectful space where their experience is listened to without judgement. Petronela tends to break big problems into manageable steps and helps people set realistic goals.

Progress is reviewed regularly so the plan can shift when needed. Sessions are offered in English and can be arranged online by following the platform sign-up process. Petronela accepts international clients and tailors work to cultural and personal differences while keeping sessions focused and practical.

How Petronela’s approaches translate to online counselling

Client-Centred Therapy focuses on creating a supportive, non-judgemental space where the person leads the conversation. It helps people who need to be heard and want help finding their own answers.

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, or CBT, looks at the link between thoughts, feelings and actions. It uses practical exercises and short-term goals to reduce anxiety, improve mood and change unhelpful habits.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Petronela will talk with each person about their goals and preferences and choose methods together. She often blends elements from different approaches to match what is useful for that person.

Online therapy offers flexible options like video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text messaging. Video is useful for face-to-face conversation and visual cues. Phone sessions can be quicker and need less bandwidth. Live chat and messaging suit shorter check-ins, ongoing support and people who prefer writing. These formats make it easier to fit therapy around work, family life and travel while keeping the focus on practical change.

What kinds of problems does Petronela support?

She helps with stress, anxiety, relationship strain, trauma and abuse, anger, low self-esteem, grief, eating and sleeping problems, parenting pressures, depression, ADHD and related concerns.

What is her therapeutic style like?

Petronela listens with respect and adapts her style to each person. She focuses on practical steps, clearer communication and goals you can measure between sessions.

How much experience does she have?

She has seven years of experience working with a wide range of emotional and relational issues in the United Kingdom.

What credentials and location are listed?

Petronela is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, shown as BACP, and practises in the United Kingdom.

Which languages are supported and can international clients join?

Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.

What session formats are available?

She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.

How are fees and payments handled?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.

How do I begin working with her?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of focus

What this therapist works with

Most often

Stress, Anxiety
Relationship issues
Trauma and abuse

Also listed

Therapeutic approaches

Experience: 7 years
Registered with: BACP
Languages: English

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Petronela Antemia, BACP

Background and approach

How Petronela’s approaches translate to online counselling

Areas of focus

What this therapist works with

Others working with stress, anxiety