Aristogeiton "Ari" Sotiriou, BACP

Aristogeiton "Ari" Sotiriou is a psychodynamic psychotherapist based in London who helps individuals and couples create lasting change in their lives and relationships. He works with people who want to understand their emotions more deeply, improve how they relate to others, and break long-standing patterns that interfere with wellbeing. Drawing on more than 11 years of clinical experience, he blends insight-oriented exploration with practical tools to help clients relate to themselves and others more effectively.

In practice he offers a warm, non-judgmental space where clients can feel heard and supported as they explore difficult feelings and relationship dynamics. His work supports people seeking individual therapy, couples therapy, or guidance during life transitions, with attention to issues such as stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family concerns, self-esteem, addictions, grief, intimacy, eating and parenting difficulties.

He maintains weekly appointment availability for new clients, emphasizing consistent attendance as a foundation for meaningful progress. He holds a BACP credential - membership of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy - which signals professional affiliation with a national counselling body. Ari provides therapy in English, French, and Greek and accepts international clients via remote sessions.

Psychodynamic Work and Online Therapy Options

Aristogeiton "Ari" Sotiriou works primarily from a psychodynamic perspective, which focuses on uncovering recurring emotional patterns and early relationship influences that shape current difficulties. This approach helps people deepen self-understanding, resolve interpersonal conflicts, and address issues such as attachment patterns, grief, low self-esteem, and relationship struggles.

Alongside insight-oriented work, he also offers a coaching-minded approach when clients want structured support for life transitions and practical goal setting. That style emphasizes clear steps and strategies to navigate change, enhance coping, and build skills for everyday challenges.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the process. He collaborates with clients to determine whether deeper psychodynamic exploration, coaching-focused work, or a blend of both best fits their needs, goals, and preferences, and adjusts the way he works as progress unfolds.

Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, which make it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules and to access consistent support from wherever clients are located. These remote formats offer flexibility and ongoing connection with a licensed professional, supporting steady progress over time.