Integrative Therapy at Heathwell
ABOUT INTEGRATIVE THERAPY
Integrative therapy brings together ideas and ways of working from different therapeutic approaches, adapting the therapy to your needs and circumstances. It recognises that people experience difficulties differently, and that what helps one person may not suit another.
You may want to understand how earlier experiences affect your relationships, find ways to manage anxiety or explore feelings that are difficult to put into words. An integrative therapist considers these needs together, drawing on their training to develop a way of working that feels relevant to you.
Integrative therapy can support both individuals and couples. For couples, it can bring together an exploration of relationship patterns with practical work on communication, conflict and intimacy, depending on the therapist’s training.
A WAY OF WORKING THAT RESPONDS TO YOU
Sometimes you need help making sense of how you feel; at other times, you want to work out what to do differently. Integrative therapy allows room for both, connecting understanding with changes you can explore in everyday life.
For example, you might seek help because you struggle to set boundaries. Together, you could explore where your fear of disappointing others began, notice what happens emotionally when you try to say no, and practise expressing your needs more clearly.
The approaches used will vary between therapists. Some bring together psychodynamic, humanistic and relational perspectives, while others also draw on cognitive, behavioural or body-based work. Your therapist should be able to explain how they work and discuss how this relates to what you are looking for.
What can integrative therapy help with?
People seek integrative therapy for a range of concerns, including:
Anxiety, stress and feeling overwhelmed.
Depression, low mood or emotional disconnection.
Low self-esteem and persistent self-criticism.
Relationship difficulties and recurring conflict.
Difficulties expressing needs or setting boundaries.
The impact of trauma and difficult earlier experiences.
Grief, loss and major life changes.
Questions about identity, belonging and direction.
You do not need to know which therapeutic approach you need before you begin. An initial conversation can help you explain what is happening and consider whether the therapist’s experience and way of working suit you.
Integrative therapy at Heathwell
Heathwell brings together integrative therapists with different training backgrounds and areas of expertise, offering a choice of ways to approach your concerns. We provide in-person therapy at our clinic in Blackheath Village, within easy reach of Greenwich and Lewisham, alongside online appointments.
Each therapist’s profile explains their experience, specialist interests and how they work. Once you have found someone you would like to speak with, let Heathwell know and we will connect you with them to discuss an initial consultation. If you are unsure where to begin, we can help you explore the options.
Meet our Integrative Therapists
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Elena Miari
RELATIONSHIP THERAPIST & PSYCHOTHERAPIST
Approach: Existential & Integrative
Availability: In person & Online
Specialisms: Infidelity, Narcissistic Abuse, Relational Trauma, Betrayal, ADHD, Couples Counselling
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Dr. George Samoilis
PSYCHOLOGIST
Approach: Integrative, Relational
Availability: In person
Specialisms: Male mental health, LGBTQI+, Neurodiversity (Autism & ADHD), Anxiety, Depression
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Marcia Edwards
ADOLESCENT & FAMILY THERAPIST, PSYCHOTHERAPIST
Approach: Integrative
Availability: In person & Online
Specialisms: Complex Trauma, Attachment & Early Relational Experiences, Family court related stress, Parenting support and parent infant bonding, Communication difficulties, Emotional distance
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Jade Flello
PSYCHOTHERAPIST
Approach: Integrative, Trauma Informed
Availability: Online
Specialisms: Narcissistic Abuse and Repeated Relationship Patterns, Domestic and Sexual Abuse Recovery
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Edu Hardy
COUPLES THERAPIST & PSYCHOTHERAPIST
Approach: Humanistic & Integrative
Availability: Online
Specialisms: Neurodiversity, Neurodiverse and Mix Neurotype Couples, Expat Support
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Genevieve Walters
COUPLES & RELATIONSHIP THERAPIST & PSYCHOTHERAPIST
Approach: Narative Therapy, Person Centered Therapy, Integrative
Availability: Online
Specialisms: Infidelity and betrayal trauma, Narcissistic Abuse, Relational Trauma
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Charisse Peters
COUPLES & PSYCHOSEXUAL THERAPIST, ADHD COACH
Approach: Integrative, Psychodynamic, Attachment Based
Availability: Online
Specialisms: Communication, Neurodiverse and Mixed Neurotype Relationships, ADHD, LGBTQI+ and Gender Diverse Relationships, Cross-cultural & Interracial Couples
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Eleanor Wolfe
COUPLES & RELATIONSHIP THERAPIST
Approach: Integrative, Attachment Based
Availability: Online
Specialisms: ADHD, Neurodiversity, and Mixed Neurotype Relationships, Attachment Difficulties, Postpartum and Fertility-Related Difficulties
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Shannon Kelly
PSYCHOTHERAPIST & COUPLES THERAPIST
Approach: Integrative
Availability: Online
Specialisms: Neurodivergent and ADHD Relationships, LGBTQIA+, GSRD-Aware and Non-Monogamous Relationships, Communication and Relationship Difficulties
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Julio Cervantes
PSYCHOTHERAPIST & COUPLES THERAPIST
Approach: Person Centred, Integrative, Solution Focused
Availability: Online
Specialisms: Expat & International Clients, Family Therapy, LGBTQ+ Relationships, Ethical Non-Monogamy, Polyamory, Anxiety, Low Mood and Life Transitions
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Vicky Ashraf
COUNSELLOR & COUPLES THERAPIST
Approach: Integrative, Imago
Availability: Online
Specialisms: Mixed-Neurotype Couples Therapy, Couples and Relationship Therapy, ADHD Therapeutic Coaching, Self-Esteem, Overwhelm and Relationship Patterns
