Maria Troupkou
(she/her)
Counsellor
Available for new clients
As a Greek, qualified Dance Movement Psychotherapist living in London, I provide a therapeutic space for both children and adults facing a range of challenges, including trauma, anxiety, depression and relationships.
I specialize in:
Usually responds within 12 hours
About me
After studying psychology, I realized my true calling was to blend my passions for movement and mental health. Over the past nine years, I’ve been dedicated to helping individuals and families navigate life’s challenges through an integrative, non-judgmental approach. I believe that every person carries both light and dark colours within them, and with the right support, we can all connect more deeply with our “light colours”- the best parts of ourselves.
I speak:
EnglishGreek
Location:
Long Lane, SE1 4PH London, United Kingdom
Approach
Treatment Approaches
Body therapyRecommended for those who want to connect their mind and body to release stress or trauma through physical sensations and movement.
Psychodynamic therapyRecommended for those looking to explore their emotions deeply and understand how past experiences shape their present life.
Psychotherapy Recommended for those who want to work through emotional or mental health challenges by talking with a trained psychotherapist.
I am a Registered Dance Movement Psychotherapist (RDMP, UK) with over 9 years of experience working with individuals, families, and groups in community, educational, and care settings. I specialize in supporting clients dealing with work-related anxiety, relationship challenges, family dynamics, stress, and self-esteem issues. My approach is grounded in the belief that movement is our first form of communication and can be a powerful tool for expressing emotions when words fall short.
Experience
10 years in practice
2023-today Dance Movement Psychotherapist in private practice in London
2020- today Supervisor Counselor at Place2be
2022- 2024 Dance Movement Psychotherapist at Grief Encounter
2018-2023 Dance Movement Psychotherapist at the Owl Therapy Centre
2015-2020 Dance Movement Psychotherapist at Icandance
2019-2019 Dance Movement Psychotherapist at PCT Care Services
2019-2019 Dance Movement Psychotherapist Tuffkid Nursery
2017- 2018 Dance Movement Psychotherapist and nursery Practitioner at Gwendolen House nursery
2016-2017 Dance Movement Psychotherapist trainee at Cygnet Hospital
2015-2016 Dance Movement Psychotherapist trainee at The Bridge Secondary school
2014-2015 Psychologist at the Child's Smile in Greece
2012-2014 Psychologist trainee at Learning Through Play center in Greece
Education
2017, MA Dance Movement Psychotherapy, Goldsmiths University of London.
2014, BSc Honors in Psychology, Sheffield University.
Services
Individual Session
£60 • 1 hr • Online & In-person
Students or low income
Sliding scale
£40 • 1 hr • Online & In-person
Insurances
Private PayPrivate Insurance
Usually responds within 12 hours
Next available: Mar 16