Annamaria Carullo

Psychodynamic Counsellor

Pronouns: She/Her

Annamaria Carullo is a highly experienced Psychodynamic Counsellor with over 25 years of expertise in mental health services. With a Bachelor's and a Master's in Psychodynamic Therapy, she has been practising as a qualified counsellor for 10 years, providing compassionate and skilled support to individuals facing a wide range of challenges.

Her particular areas of expertise include working with children, teenagers, and parents, as well as supporting individuals affected by domestic abuse.

Anna also has extensive experience addressing anxiety, depression, trauma, eating disorders, self-harm, self-esteem issues, relationship difficulties, LGBTQ+ concerns, body dysmorphia, perfectionism, ADHD, ASD, and BPD, among others.

Anna’s therapeutic approach is grounded in psychodynamic principles, which focus on understanding the root cause of problems, fostering a warm, non-judgmental, and trusting relationship as the foundation for meaningful healing. She tailors her methods to each individual, incorporating mindfulness and systemic family therapy where appropriate, and ensuring a flexible and adaptive approach.

In addition to her psychodynamic work, Anna is a qualified facilitator of the Freedom Programme, offering essential support to survivors of domestic abuse. She is also experienced in working with trans individuals and those navigating gender dysphoria, providing a safe, empathetic space for clients to explore their identities.

A member of the British Association of Counsellors and Psychotherapists (BACP), Anna adheres to the highest standards of ethics and professional conduct, offering her expertise to clients of all ages, from children to the elderly, with a commitment to their emotional well-being and growth.

Annamaria’s areas of specialism include:

  • Anxiety

  • Anxiety - Stress

  • Anxiety - Generalised (GAD)

  • Anxiety - Panic / Panic Attacks

  • Anxiety - Fears of abandonment

  • Anxiety - Social

  • Emetophobia (Specific Fear of Vomit)

  • Eating Disorders

  • Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)

  • Alexithymia - difficulty identifying/ expressing  emotions

  • Depression - Low Mood

  • Self Harm

  • Emotional Regulation

  • Parenting Issues

  • Low Self-Esteem

  • Perfectionism

  • Trauma - Childhood Trauma

    Annamaria is experienced in the treatment of:

  • Addictions - Substance

  • Anxiety - Agoraphobia

  • Anxiety - Death

  • Anxiety - Health

  • Anxiety - Performance

  • Anxiety - Separation

  • Anxiety - Phobias

  • Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD)

  • Autistic Spectrum Disorder (ASD)

  • Bi-Polar Disorder

  • Body Image Problems

  • Chronic Fatigue / ME

  • Depression - Major

  • Depression - Seasonal Affective Disorder

  • Eating Disorders - Anorexia & Bulimia

  • Eating Disorders - Over Eating & Weight Loss

  • Family Issues - Adoption

  • Family Issues - Blended families

  • Family Issues - Conflict

  • Menopause

  • Carer Problems

  • Hoarding

  • LGBTQI+ Related Issues

  • Gender Identity Issues

  • Loneliness

  • Narcissistic personality disorder

  • Personality Disorders

  • Problem with telling lies

  • Pain management

  • Health conditions - Acute / Long Term

  • Procrastination

  • Skin/Hair picking (tricotillomania / dermatillomania)

  • Sleep - Problems

  • Sleep - Insomnia

  • Relationship - Attachment issues

  • Relationship - Codependency

  • Relationship - Communication difficulties

  • Relationship - Doubt in relationship

  • Relationship - Infidelity, affairs & betrayals

  • Relationship - Intimacy

  • Relationship - Separation & Divorce

  • Career Coaching

  • Life transitions

  • Work - General Problems

  • Work - Bullying

  • Work - Redundancy

  • Work - Stress

  • Anger

  • Trauma - Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)

  • Trauma - Complex PTSD

  • Trauma - Dissasociation

  • Trauma - Road Traffic Accidents

  • Trauma - Rape / sexual assalt

  • Trauma - Childhood sexual abuse

Therapy models & approaches Annamaria can use in her practice:

  • Psychodynamic therapy

  • Mindfulness

  • Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT)

  • Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy

  • Integrative Therapy

  • Solution Focused Therapy

  • Systemic Couples Therapy

  • Systemic Family therapy

    Annamaria’s Qualifications

  • BA(Hons) in therapeutic communication and therapeutic organisations from Essex University

  • Masters in Psychodynamic Counselling from Essex University

  • Freedom Programme facilitator

Types of therapy Annamaria can offer:

  • Individual Therapy

  • Couples / Relationship Therapy

  • Group / Family Therapy

Annamaria can work with:

  • Adults (19-65 Years)

  • Adolescents (16 - 18 Years)

  • Adolescents (10 - 15 Years)

  • Children (under 10 years old)

  • Elderly (65+ Years)

 

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