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Why we recommend Ari

Ari brings over a decade of experience in psychodynamic psychotherapy, helping clients address deep-rooted emotional challenges. His compassionate approach guides individuals through anxiety, depression, and relationship issues, fostering meaningful change and personal growth.
Ari Sotiriou
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Couples
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Ari

Ari

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£85/session

10 Years Experience

Psychodynamic Psychotherapist · Masters of Arts Psychodynamic Theory and Practice

Trauma Specialist Couples Therapy Specialist 10+ Years of Experience
Specialises in
Psycho-sexual, Cultural Awareness, Trauma
Vibe

Ari is an exceptionally warm and kind therapist, but he’s also honest. He actively offers insights and feedback when he believes it will help you move forward. He maintains a balanced and neutral presence, especially in couples work, while making sure the online experience feels deeply personal and connected.

Approach

Ari uses a blend of different therapeutic approaches to create a personalised structure for your sessions. He’s very intentional and focused on problem-solving, so the work always feels like it has a clear direction. He adapts his methods to fit exactly what you need, ensuring the sessions stay completely relevant to your goals.

What Clients Say

Clients often say Ari is a 'genuine problem-solver' who helps them see things from new perspectives. They really appreciate his honesty and the way he keeps the space warm while still being structured. Couples frequently mention how fair and neutral he stays, even during high-conflict discussions.

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Client reflections

“Ari is a thoughtful and compassionate therapist who I found to be skilled at interrogating assumptions and challenging fixed ways of thinking. Over the course of several months, he helped me both to confront long-standing challenges and to navigate matters that came up in real time, always comfortable either guiding sessions or responding to thoughts I brought with me on the day. I would recommend him without hesitation.”

March 2026

“Ari is an excellent therapist. He provided a sturdy framework for our work, and helped me navigate fundamental questions about behavioural patterns that were hard to process. He is mindful, supportive and gave me the space to meaningfully progress.”

April 2025

I can help you with...

AngerAnxietyDeath anxietyDepressionDivorceEmotional abuseFamilyLow self esteemMen’s issuesRelationship difficultiesSexually related problemsStressTraumaWork related issuesBereavementIntercultural relationshipsAttachment disorderIntergenerational traumaCoercive relationshipsEarly relational traumaParentificationEstrangementFather absenceIdentity explorationExpat issuesCultural identityPeople pleasingInner childToxic masculinitySelf-doubtSocial anxietyPanic attacksInner conflictShame-based challengesFear of abandonmentFear of rejectionPerfectionismOverthinkingEmotional overwhelmComplex mental healthDevelopmental traumaLiving lossPet lossBurnoutNeglect

Qualifications

  • Masters of Arts Psychodynamic Theory and Practice
  • Postgraduate Diploma in Psychodynamic Theory and Practice

About Ari

I help individuals and couples understand the patterns shaping their thoughts, feelings, and relationships. Working exclusively online, I provide a safe, accessible, and culturally sensitive space for therapy in English, Greek, or French. Whether you’re looking to explore personal challenges or improve connection with your partner, my approach blends psychoanalytic depth with practical strategies for everyday life.

I offer a thoughtful, professional, and supportive style, combining empathy with clear guidance. Clients can expect a safe and structured environment where they are free to explore emotions, reflect on experiences, and develop new strategies for change. In online therapy, I prioritise creating presence and connection, ensuring that sessions feel personal and attuned despite the remote setting. I work collaboratively, tailoring the approach to the client’s needs while maintaining boundaries that support trust and psychological safety.

I began my career in international corporate environments, where I developed a deep appreciation for problem-solving, adaptability, and cross-cultural communication. These experiences, combined with a long-standing fascination with the human mind, inspired me to become a psychotherapist. I believe that lasting change emerges when we explore both conscious and unconscious influences on our thoughts, feelings, and behaviours. My work is driven by curiosity, empathy, and a desire to help clients discover greater self-understanding, emotional clarity, and healthier relational patterns. What I find most rewarding is witnessing moments when clients feel truly understood or experience a new perspective on themselves or their relationships. My own journey has taught me the value of reflection, insight, and the courage to confront difficult emotions — lessons I bring to every session.

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Key Focus Areas

I support clients facing challenges including anxiety, depression, stress, relationship difficulties, communication challenges, life transitions, identity, self-esteem issues, grief, loss, unresolved past trauma, cross-cultural and multilingual relational dynamics.

My background in international work, combined with psychodynamic training, allows me to help clients integrate multiple perspectives on themselves and their relationships.

Therapeutic approach

My approach is primarily psychodynamic, focusing on how past experiences and unconscious patterns shape present behaviours. This framework helps clients gain insight into recurring patterns and make informed choices about change.

I blend traditional psychodynamic techniques for reflection and insight, cognitive behavioural strategies to support practical change and integration of cultural and linguistic context to enhance self-understanding.

I adapt my approach to each client, whether working individually or with couples, always prioritising collaboration, understanding, and emotional safety.

Modalities

Bereavement TherapyBrief TherapyCouples TherapyPsychodynamic TherapyPsychotherapyRelational TherapyClinical Supervision

Session Types

Individual

Adults seeking insight, coping strategies, or support through life transitions, anxiety, depression, or self-esteem challenges.

Couple

Support for partners working on communication, intimacy, conflict resolution, and navigating life changes. Sessions are conducted in English, Greek, or French, with adjustments made to suit the individual or couple’s unique cultural and linguistic context.

Session fees

Session typeFormatFee
CouplesOnline£100
CouplesTelephone£100
IndividualOnline£85
IndividualTelephone£85

Ready to Begin?

If you are seeking therapy that honours your individuality, cultural background, and life circumstances, I would be glad to support you. Together, we can explore challenges, build insight, and work toward meaningful personal and relational growth.