Virginia Geffroy

I am French and British citizen and practice in English and French. I studied and graduated from the Regents University with a Post Graduate Diploma in Psychotherapy and Counselling. My initial training was integrative, which means that I learnt how to use several therapeutic traditional models which can be applied depending on clients’ needs. Of the different approaches taught during this initial integrative core training, my interest oriented towards psychodynamic and most specifically attachment theory. Attachment-based therapy explores how childhood experiences impact the ability to bond as adults. I find that using this approach often helps clients rebuilding trust in relationships and addressing relationship difficulties stemming from the dysregulation of early attachment especially in case of traumatic events during childhood. Following the completion of my initial qualification I pursued further my interest in trauma and attachment disorders by completed the first two levels of the sensorimotor psychotherapy training. Sensorimotor psychotherapy is a body-based therapy, integrating the latest findings from neuroscience, principles of mindfulness and somatic intervention in order to transform traumatic memories into strengths and resources for the client. It is an approach that is especially effective with developmental trauma (i.e. childhood trauma), traumatic events occurring during adulthood (such as sexual, physical or verbal abuse, accidents) and dissociative disorders. Working mindfully and collaboratively with clients facilitate the processing of traumatic memories and the emotional dysregulation that accompanies them. I have also completed a Post Graduation certificate in Attachment. I have a private practice and see clients online and in-person. I have also worked for the NHS and various British charities.