Petronela Antemia, BACP

Petronela Antemia is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom who helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression and relationship concerns. She also supports those coping with trauma and abuse, grief, anger and low self-esteem. Her practice includes work around intimacy, eating and sleeping issues, ADHD and parenting strains.

Petronela takes a respectful and compassionate approach. She shapes conversations to each person's needs and focuses on practical ways to move forward. Sessions aim to help people notice patterns, try small changes and build on what already works for them.

She uses a mix of approaches to suit different goals. Cognitive behavioural techniques help with immediate thoughts and behaviours. Client-centred work gives space to be heard and understood. Solution-focused ideas support developing clear steps and short-term goals.

Her background includes seven years of clinical experience and she is registered with the BACP - the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy. She works with people from varied backgrounds and accepts clients internationally.

People often come for a specific concern and leave with clearer ways to cope. Petronela aims to create plain, steady sessions that feel manageable. She encourages small experiments between meetings to test what helps in everyday life.

Therapeutic approaches and online support

Petronela draws on cognitive behavioural therapy and client-centred work as core tools in online sessions. CBT looks at the link between thoughts, feelings and actions and helps people try different responses to unhelpful patterns. Client-centred therapy gives people space to be heard and to explore feelings at their own pace while the therapist follows their lead.

Choosing the right approach happens together. Petronela will talk through goals, preferences and what has helped before, then suggest an approach or a blend of methods. The fit can be adjusted over time so the work stays relevant to the person's needs.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging, which offer flexible ways to keep therapy going. Video calls let people use visual cues for deeper conversation. Phone work can be easier when bandwidth is limited or for a simpler check-in. Live chat and messaging suit shorter updates, reflective writing or people who prefer typing rather than talking. These options help therapy fit around work, family and travel commitments while keeping a steady therapeutic relationship with registered or accredited professionals.