Aristogeiton "Ari" Sotiriou, BACP

Aristogeiton "Ari" Sotiriou is a psychodynamic psychotherapist who helps individuals and couples create meaningful, lasting change in their lives and relationships. He supports people who want to better understand their emotions, improve connection with others, or break repetitive, unhelpful patterns by offering both insight and practical tools to relate to themselves and those around them more effectively.

Working from a private practice base in London, he brings 11 years of experience to his clinical work and offers a warm, non-judgmental space where clients can feel heard and supported. He holds the BACP credential - the professional association for counsellors and psychotherapists in the United Kingdom - which reflects his commitment to recognised standards in counselling practice.

Aristogeiton "Ari" Sotiriou currently has weekly appointments available for new clients, as he emphasizes that consistent attendance supports meaningful progress. He works with individuals and couples and provides assistance during life transitions, helping clients navigate challenges and build positive, enduring change.

Psychodynamic Approaches and Accessible Online Support

Psychodynamic therapy explores how past experiences, relationships, and unconscious patterns influence present feelings and behavior. In his work, Aristogeiton "Ari" Sotiriou uses psychodynamic methods to help clients uncover recurring themes, understand emotional responses, and develop new ways of relating to themselves and others - an approach that can be especially helpful for relationship difficulties, unresolved grief, and longstanding patterns such as avoidance or codependency.

When applied to couples or relationship work, the psychodynamic perspective focuses on how each partner's history and attachment styles shape interactions, helping partners recognise and shift repeating cycles. This form of therapy aims to deepen awareness and create more adaptive ways of connecting over time.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapy process. He works collaboratively with clients to identify the methods that best fit their needs, goals, and preferences, adapting the focus as therapy progresses. Online formats - video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging - offer flexibility and make it easier to fit regular sessions into busy lives. Registered professionals can deliver effective therapeutic work remotely, and these options help clients access consistent support across time zones and locations.