About Me

I am Dr Elena Peters, a Chartered Psychologist registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) and the Division of Counselling Psychology of the British Psychological Society. During my training and post-qualifying, I received extensive training in applying Psychodynamic Therapy, Relational Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Compassion Focussed Therapy, Emotionally Focussed Therapy, and EMDR more recently. I aim to maintain high levels of expertise and commit to continuous learning and applied experience. Hence, my work is informed by evidence-based research, and I participate in regular supervision to keep up to date with new developments.

I have worked professionally with individuals, couples and groups since 2005 and have over 16 years of experience in psychotherapeutic and mental health settings. My experience includes working for the NHS, mental health organisations such as Mind, student counselling services, Headway (a brain injury charity), and private practice.

My particular areas of interest are commonly presented mental health issues, relational and attachment issues, and brain injury, more specifically, surviving and coping with the effects of brain injuries. I can support clients who would like a space to reflect on and better understand themselves, or students in training to increase their self-development.

I adopt an integrative and flexible approach in my clinical practice, tailoring my work to clients’ specific needs and therapy goals. As a chartered member of the British Psychological Society, I adhere to its Ethics and Code of Conduct.

Please note that while I am practising under my maiden name, Peters, most of my qualifications and memberships are under Dr Elena Chtereva.