Start where you are.
There’s room for all that hurts. It belongs.
Welcome. My name is Constantina Stamou, and I practise attachment-based psychoanalytic psychotherapy in Bounds Green, North East London. I offer both short- and long-term therapy in a confidential, compassionate space where you can begin to explore that which feels difficult, unclear, or unresolved.
You don’t need to be in crisis, or have everything figured out. Sometimes we come with a clear sense of what’s wrong; other times, it’s more of an ache, a pattern, or a feeling we can’t quite name. Therapy offers a space to bring what’s there, to explore gently, and to begin making sense of things—together, and at your own pace.
If you’d like to talk about whether psychotherapy might be helpful for you, you’re welcome to get in touch.
What is Attachment-based Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy
Attachment-based Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy helps people understand what happened to them in-depth, what informs their current thinking and feelings, and what has been influencing their decisions so far.
Its purpose is to offer support as clients navigate mental health challenges such as anxiety, depression, trauma, loneliness, isolation, life transitions, major life events, bereavement, low self-esteem and identity struggles.
At the core of psychotherapy is the steady, secure and safe relationship with the therapist, the secure base, which allows people to experience feeling seen, heard and understood, and gives them an opportunity to develop resilience and heal.
Attachment-based Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy is greatly informed by attachment theory research, psychoanalysis, trauma research, neuroscience, race, disability, and gender studies.
Psychotherapy services
Long-term Psychotherapy
Long-term psychotherapy sessions take place often for as long as you want to continue having sessions, they last for 50 mins and they take place once or twice a week at a specific time each week face-to-face. Once a week sessions take place either face-to-face at Bounds Green or online. Twice a week sessions are conducted face-to-face at Bounds Green.
Challenges we can takle with long-term psychotherapy include, though are not limited to, depression, anxiety, trauma, PTSD, abuse, bereavement, loss, grief, loneliness, isolation, identity struggles, low confidence and self esteem, challenges with parenting, family, relationships, illness, life transitions, major life events.
All first sessions are conducted online - Please visit the FAQs section.
The fee is £60 per session. Low-cost spaces may be available—feel free to ask.
Short-term Psychotherapy
Short-term psychotherapy lasts for 6 months and is suitable for clients who are looking to focus on a specific situation in their life. Sessions take place once a week, either face-to-face at Bounds Green or online, and last for 50 mins. The process is similar to long-term psychotherapy as we explore your past experiences while remaining grounded in the present.
Challenges we can tackle include, though are not limited to, stress, anxiety, uncertainty, overwhelm, fear, low confidence, relationship challenges, work and career challenges, loneliness and isolation, low self-esteem.
All first sessions are conducted online - Please visit the FAQs section.
The fee is £60 per session. Low-cost spaces may be available—feel free to ask.
My approach
My work is grounded in an attachment-based psychoanalytic framework. I pay close attention to the ways our early relationships—particularly with caregivers—shape how we relate to ourselves, others, and the world around us. These patterns can show up in the present, often outside of awareness, in ways that feel confusing, stuck, or painful—getting in the way of living or relating as we’d hope. I aim to create a space where these experiences can be noticed, explored, and gently understood.
In our sessions, I offer a private, confidential, and non-judgmental space where you can explore what’s going on for you—whether it’s something specific, something unclear, something longstanding, or something that hurts, feels tangled, or has never been spoken aloud. Together, we make sense of your experiences at a pace that feels right for you. I believe change doesn’t come from being told what to do, but from feeling truly heard and understood.
This is a relational process, and I see therapy as something we co-create. I attend not only to what is said, but also to what remains unspoken. Some of the most meaningful insights emerge not from explanation, but from being alongside each other in honest reflection.
I work with both short- and long-term needs. Some clients want to navigate a specific challenge or life transition; others come with longstanding patterns or relational pain they’re ready to explore more deeply. Either way, we begin with where you are now.
My approach is also shaped by a trauma-informed stance. I understand that our adaptations—however confusing or distressing—have often helped us survive, and I hold them with care. I’m sensitive to how systemic issues like oppression, marginalisation, and discrimination can leave lasting marks on how we feel and function. I strive to maintain a practice that is thoughtful, inclusive, and open to a wide range of identities and life contexts.
Ultimately, my aim is to support you in developing a deeper relationship with yourself—one that holds complexity with compassion and makes room for clarity, connection, and change.
Areas I work with
Anxiety, persistent worry, and panic
Low mood, depression, and feelings of hopelessness
Trauma, including early or complex trauma
Grief, bereavement, and losses that feel hard to name
Difficulties in relationships or patterns that repeat
Struggles with closeness, distance, or trust
Questions of identity, self-worth, and belonging
Challenges around sex, intimacy, or gender
Shame, self-criticism, and low self-esteem
Major life transitions or decisions that feel overwhelming
Work-related stress, burnout, or role strain
Addictive behaviours and coping patterns that no longer feel helpful
Living with neurodivergence or learning differences
Emotional struggles connected to disability or long-term health
The impact of racism, discrimination, or marginalisation
A search for meaning, direction, or connection
About me
I’m currently training at The Bowlby Centre as an attachment-based psychoanalytic psychotherapist and am registered with UKCP as a trainee. I attend weekly supervision and value ongoing learning and reflection.
Alongside my clinical training, I’ve spent several years working alongside people living with significant mental health difficulties as a support worker within a well-known mental health charity. I’m also a Mental Health First Aider.
I hold qualifications in language studies (BA (Hons) and PhD), as well as further training and experience in NLP, life and relationship coaching, Pilates, movement, and fitness. These areas continue to shape how I think about communication, identity, and the relationship between body and mind.
I welcome clients of all ages, cultural backgrounds, identities, and life experiences, and strive to maintain a practice that is inclusive, thoughtful, and responsive. I’m committed to anti-discriminatory practice and to recognising how systems of power, marginalisation, and social injustice shape our emotional lives.
I’m drawn to this work by a deep interest in people, a belief in the quiet power of being truly listened to, and a lasting commitment to understanding the inner world in all its complexity.
FAQs
What happens if I need to cancel or reschedule a session?
Once a session is confirmed, that time is reserved for you. If you need to cancel or reschedule, please let me know at least 24 hours in advance. This allows me to offer the session to someone else.
Sessions cancelled with less notice will be charged at the full fee, except in cases of emergency. If you are unsure, feel free to reach out.
How do I pay for online sessions?
For online sessions, payment is made in advance via bank transfer. Once we agree on a time, I will share the payment details.
I’ll confirm when the payment is received, and if you need a receipt, just let me know—I am happy to provide one.
If paying upfront isn’t feasible for you, feel free to reach out and we can discuss options.
How do I pay for face-to-face sessions?
For face-to-face sessions, payment is made either in advance or after the end of the session either via bank transfer or cash. Once we agree on a time, I will share the payment details.
If you need a receipt, just let me know, I can provide you with one.
If this presents any difficulty, feel free to let me know, and we can discuss options.
Can I bring food or drink into the session?
To keep the therapy space calm and focused, food is not permitted during sessions. If you need to eat, you are welcome to do so before or after the session.
Water is provided, or you are welcome to bring your own.
Can I smoke or vape during the session?
Unfortunately, no smoking or vaping is permitted during the sessions.
The scent of smoke or vapor can linger, even after someone has smoked or vaped outside the premises immediately before a session. This can affect other clients, especially those with respiratory conditions such as asthma, COPD, allergies, or sensory sensitivities, as well as those with trauma histories related to smoke. You’re welcome to smoke outside the building after your session.
If smoking or vaping helps you manage anxiety or distress, we can explore some grounding techniques or coping strategies that might be helpful during sessions.
Contact Us
Feel free to get in touch with any questions, or to arrange an initial conversation.
Availability: Wednesday and Friday evenings.