Antigone's Therapeutic Approach
Drawing on a range of therapeutic philosophies, Antigone has developed a unique approach to psychotherapy focused on radical and accessible therapy through an anti-colonial, queer-conscious, and social justice focused lens.
She's an accredited therapist with over 10 years experience working across community settings, prisons, specialist education / mainstream schools, NHS services and in the charity sector in the UK and Greece.
Antigone's work is person focused and trauma informed meaning interventions are guided by the client, and tailored to the specific needs of the individual, or individuals within a group. Processes are founded in a blend of EMDR and creative psychotherapy, both of which encourage us to retune our neural pathways, establishing healthier thought patterns and a more autonomous relationship with the way we relate to ourselves and the world around us. Other modalities such as CBT, DBT, CFT and ACT may also be drawn from.
Each of us is unique so will benefit from a different direction, shape and form to our therapeutic journey. Antigone will therefore work with you to decide the extent to which sessions are focused on talking, creative explorations, and/or other practices.
She is registered with the Health and Care Professionals Council (HCPC).
Her private practice is based in Deptford, South East London.
Drama and movement therapy
Drama and movement therapy is a from of psychological therapy that focuses on the intentional use of the creative arts to support personal insight, growth and connection.
Based on Jungian psychology, drama and movement therapy values the exploration of the unconscious mind, acknowledging the potential of what it may reveal to us. Combining psychological and movement theory and analysis, alongside dramaturgy and play, drama and movement therapy creates a safe, non-stigmatising or judgemental space in which to explore emotion and experience.
Drama and movement therapy lends itself to a wide variety of uses, from therapeutic community projects to small group interventions and individual psycho-creative explorations. The medium can be adapted to suit your needs and there is no need for experience in any art form.
EMDR
Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR) is a form of therapy based on the mind’s ability to heal itself naturally, much like the body does. Initially developed for the treatment of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), research has since proven it to be an effective treatment for a range of difficulties including, but not limited to; anxiety, depression, OCD, addiction, chronic pain and other difficulties which may result from distressing life experiences.
EMDR uses guided eye movements, similar to those we experience during Rapid Eye Movement (REM) stages of sleep. This is the stage of sleep associated with dreaming and it is responsible for the processing of memories and experience. Using eye movements (or other forms of bi-lateral stimulation) EMDR engages our natural healing mechanism for emotional wounds. By briefly focusing on distressing events whilst activating the brain in this way , EMDR allows us to process our experiences, and therefore detach from the emotional distress of associated memories and feelings.
Availability and Cost
Antigone is able to provide therapy on a 1-1 and group basis. Whilst she can offer online sessions, her preference is to work in person.
Sessions are client led, and the approach/es used will therefore be agreed directly with the client.
Antigone believes support should be available to all who need it. She therefore charges according to the work requested and funds available to the individual or group.
If you're interested in working with Antigone, please get in touch, which you can do via the contact page.
Antigone provides a free consultation over the phone or a video call so that you can get a sense of what working together may feel like and discuss any necessary details.
Availability may vary.