
Dr Avantika Bhatia
Registered Member MÍø±¬ÃÅ
Contact information
Therapist - London
Features
- Concessionary rates
Availability
I offer in person sessions at two locations, Queens Park in Northwest London and near Manchester Square (close to Bond st station, in Central London). Please contact me for my availability.
About me and my therapy practice
I am a PhD level psychotherapist, with 14 years of experience providing therapy to adults and young adults. I approach therapeutic work with the main goal of understanding yourself better, so you are able to think about and live the life that seems most meaningful to you. I understand how it can feel challenging to begin work with a therapist, and aim to create a space for you that can feel safe, accepting and non-judgmental.
I have helped clients navigate and deal with several concerns such as depression, anxiety, eating difficulties, problems in relationships, changing identities, grief, past trauma etc. I have also developed a specialist area of interest in women’s health, including mental health concerns during pregnancy, postpartum periods, motherhood and career development.
In addition to my work as a psychotherapist, I also work as a university lecturer and have a PhD in Counseling Psychology from the University of Maryland (UMD), College Park. I previously completed Masters degrees in Rehabilitation Counselling (also from UMD) and Clinical Psychology (from Delhi University).
I am Indian by origin and currently living in London.
The use of the title Dr in this directory listing relates to the member’s doctorate qualification. However, this does not imply a general medical qualification.
Practice description
I predominantly use a relational, psychodynamic framework, though I have been trained in a number of different psychotherapy approaches and can work with you to see what approach would best fit your needs. I have worked as a therapist in the United States, India and the UK and thus, pay close attention to the cultural context of the clients I work with.
My first session
I offer a 15 minute phone consultation to see how I can best help you with your current needs. If you decide to meet after, we can set up an initial consultation in person or online. In this first session, I attempt to get a more detailed sense of your needs and hopes, and tell you more about what you can expect from therapy. I can meet online or in person or through a combination of both.
What I can help with
Abuse, Addictions, Anger management, Anxiety, Bereavement, Cultural issues, Depression, Eating disorders, Identity issues, Infertility, LGBTQ+ counselling, Loss, Menopause, Men's issues, Mood disorder, Obsessions, Post-traumatic stress, Pregnancy related issues, Redundancy, Relationships, Self esteem, Self-harm, Sexual identity, Sexuality, Spirituality, Stress, Trauma, Women's issues, Work related issues
Types of therapy
Brief therapy, Humanistic, Integrative, Interpersonal, Psychodynamic, Relational
Clients I work with
Adults, Couples, Older adults, Trainees, Young people
How I deliver therapy
Long term sessions, Long-term face-to-face work, Online therapy, Short term sessions
Languages spoken
English