FiorinTa Lekkai
BABCP Accredited Cognitive Behavioural Therapist (CBT)
Pronouns: She/Her
I have over a decade experience in working with people facing mental health difficulties either through placements within the NHS or the private sector. I have gained experience and training in different parts of the world, such as Greece, The Netherlands, Malaysia and the UK. I have completed a MSc in Clinical Psychology and a PgDip in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), which have awarded me accreditation from the BABCP to deliver psychotherapy. Alongside CBT, I am also trained in Trauma focused CBT and Rumination focused CBT.
I have worked in walk-in self-help programs for addicts, in acute mental health settings, and community based services working with people with a range of difficulties both in primary and secondary care. I have an extensive experience supporting people to develop skills and manage their difficulties so they can transform their lives.
Fiorinta can help with the following difficulties:
Assertive communication
Emotional resilience
Health anxiety
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
Low Self-esteem/confidence
Low mood/depression
Panic attacks
Social anxiety
Stress/worry
Trauma/traumatic stress
Please note - Fiori is experienced in all evidence based practices for all the listed disorders, including exposure response prevention (ERP) for the treatment of OCD and other anxiety disorders, as per the NICE guidelines.
Models of therapy Fiorinta is trained in;
BABCP Accredited CBT Therapist
Person-centred therapy
Trauma focused CBT
Rumination focused CBT
Qualification & Accreditations
BABCP Accredited CBT Therapist
European Association of Behavioral and Cognitive Therapy
Postgraduate Diploma in CBT (IAPT Programmme)
Master of Science - Psychology
Languages Fiorinta speaks fluently: English, Greek, Albanian
Testimonial’s from Fiorinta’s clients
“Thank you for your help, Fiori. You have given me the strength to take my life back and take control. I could not have done this without your help!” Anonymous
“Thank you for your patience with me. I look back and I cannot believe the progress I have made. It feels like a lifetime ago” Anonymous
What is CBT?
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) is an evidenced based & well researched talking therapy. It is recommended by the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) for many mental health problems.
It is most commonly used to treat anxiety and depression, but can be useful for many other mental and physical health problems.
CBT focuses upon how your thoughts and behaviours impact upon your emotions and physical symptoms.
CBT is collaborative treatment and typically involves doing homework tasks between appointments.
It aims to teach you to become your own therapist, teaching you tools so you can keep using the strategies and techniques you have learned after you have finished therapy.