Konstantina Tsalavoula

Counselling Psychologist

Konstantina Tsalavoula

Counselling Psychologist

MSc, PG Dip CYP IAPT, PG Dip, BSc .

Konstantina is a counselling psychologist registered with the Health & Care Professionals Council (HCPC) and she is a chartered member of the British Psychological Society (BPS).

Prior to obtaining her doctoral qualification in counselling psychology with the University of East London she had completed an MSc in Mental Health at King’s College in 2005. Since then Konstantina has gained a wealth of experience in working as a Cognitive Behaviour Therapist (CBT) and psychological therapist in a number of NHS and private sector settings where she has provided individual CBT and ran groups for depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, and Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD).

Konstantina is also trained in Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) and she has previously worked as a DBT team co-ordinator at the Priory Hospital where she is involved in co-facilitating skills groups and providing one to one DBT sessions for people with the diagnosis of Borderline Personality Disorder.

Konstantina specialises in the treatment of;

• PTSD

• Trauma

• Childhood trauma

• Borderline Personality Disorder.

• Self harm

Konstantina has a wealth of experience treating the below problems;

• Anxiety

• Anxiety - Stress

• Anxiety - Agoraphobia

• Anxiety - Generalised (GAD)

• Anxiety - Death

• Anxiety - Health

• Anxiety - Panic / Panic Attacks

• Anxiety - Performance

• Anxiety - Separation

• Anxiety - Fears of abandonment

• Anxiety - Social

• Anxiety - Phobias

• Emetophobia (Specific Fear of Vomit)

• Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD)

• Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)

• Body Image Problems

• Depression - Low Mood

• Depression - Major

• Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum

• Depression - Seasonal Affective Disorder

• Self Harm

• Eating Disorders - Anorexia & Bulimia

• Eating Disorders - Over Eating & Weight Loss

• Emotional Regulation

• Family Issues - Adoption

• Family Issues - Blended families

• Family Issues - Conflict

• Parenting Issues

• Menopause

• Carer Problems

• Grief / Bereavement / Loss

• Miscarriage

• Infertility

• Hoarding

• LGBTQI+ Related Issues

• Gender Identity Issues

• Low Self-Esteem

• Loneliness

• Narcissistic personality disorder

• Personality Disorders

• Problem with telling lies

• Pain management

• Health conditions - Acute / Long Term

• Health Condition - Cancer

• Perfectionism

• Procrastination

• Skin/Hair picking (tricotillomania / dermatillomania)

• Sleep - Problems

• Sleep - Insomnia

• Tinnitus

• Relationship - Attachment issues

• Relationship - Codependency

• Relationship - Communication difficulties

• Relationship - Doubt in relationship

• Relationship - Infidelity, affairs & betrayals

• Relationship - Intimacy

• Relationship - Separation & Divorce

• Sexual dysfunction

• Career Coaching

• Life transitions

• Work - Bullying

• Work - General Problems

• Work - Redundancy

• Work - Stress

• Long COVID

• Anger

• Menstrual Health

• Trauma - Childhood Trauma

• Trauma - Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)

• Trauma - Complex PTSD

• Trauma - Dissasociation

• Trauma - Road Traffic Accidents

• Trauma - Rape / sexual assalt

• Trauma - Childhood sexual abuse

Types of Therapy Konstantina can offer

• Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)

• BABCP Accredited CBT Therapist

• Exposure Response Prevention (ERP)

• Mindfulness

• Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT)

• Integrative Therapy

• Interpersonal therapy

• Person-centred therapy

• Psychodynamic therapy

• Solution Focused Therapy

• Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT)

Konstantina works with:

• Adolescents (16 - 18 Years)                   

• Adults (19-65 Years)                   

• Elderly (65+ Years)                   

In addition to being a skilled CBT and DBT practitioner Konstantina is also experienced in providing psychodynamic therapy and in teaching mindfulness and compassion-based approaches. Her aim is to guide her clients towards a life with less self-criticism and self-judgements and thus reduce emotional suffering.

Konstantina currently works for NHS providing MBT and DBT therapy in groups and individual basis to people diagnosed with Bordeline Personality Disorder. She is capable of managing and treating self-harm, risk and abuse of alcohol and other substances.

Konstantina has special interest in working with patients with a history of traumatic experiences such as abuse or rape, which resulted in PTSD. Her expertise includes working with anxiety, depression, stress, relationship problems, low self-esteem, alcohol and substance misuse, personality disorders, eating disorders and self-harm. She is also experienced in facilitating assertiveness and anger management workshops. Konstantina also offers online therapy and her doctoral research focused on the therapeutic relationship in online therapy.

Feedback from Konstantina’s clients

“An exceptional therapist who made me feel understood from day one”

“I was able to get an appointment within days, which was outstanding. From the very first session, Konstantina made me feel safe, listened to, and completely understood. Her knowledge and approach were exceptional — every session felt purposeful, and I never had to repeat myself. She was attentive, very knowledgeable, and her manner was always calming and reassuring.

Konstantina provided exactly the support I needed and helped me work through everything I brought to therapy. I always felt the therapy was tailored to my situation, and the exercises and strategies she suggested were genuinely helpful.

Overall, it was an excellent experience, and I’m extremely grateful for the support and guidance she provided.” Anonymous

“Truly outstanding therapy — supportive, skilled, and transformative”

“I had an outstanding experience working with Konstantina. I was able to get an appointment within days, and from the very first session I felt comfortable, understood, and well supported. Her knowledge and skill were exceptional, and each session felt purposeful — I never had to repeat myself, and the work always moved forward.

Konstantina provided therapy that felt exactly right for my needs, helping me understand and work through long-standing family issues and giving me practical tools that continue to support me beyond therapy. I felt genuinely cared for and fully prepared throughout the process.

Overall, it was an excellent experience and I am extremely grateful for the support I received.” Anonymous

“You changed the way I think in such a meaningful way”

“I just wanted to sat a heartfelt thank you. Our sessions really helped me, you changed the way I think in such a meaningful way and taught me a lot. I’m truly grateful for your support and guidance” Anonymous

Health insurance companies registered with:

Insurance: Aviva, Vitality, CIGNA, Simply Health and other small insurance companies.

Profession training and qualifications

HCPC Registration number - PYL30436