Get to know us - Dr Raffaello Antonino

As a counselling psychologist, registered with both HCPC and BPS,  and Senior Lecturer in Counselling Psychology at London Metropolitan University, I use an integrative approach, resulting from years of practice, including within the NHS. I have extensive experience working within Cognitive Behavioral approaches (CBT), Schema-therapy (SFT), Person-centred, Compassion-Focused Therapy (CFT), Acceptance & Commitment therapy (ACT) and Mindfulness.

My mission to always deliver a warm and compassionate approach, I look at each client’s unique subjective needs to devise a collaborative plan towards empowerment and growth. This is always based upon the unique needs of the client. I tailor my practice to the specific individual, using CBT techniques, including imagery and mindfulness exercises and when appropriate the recording of ad-hoc audio resources.

I maintain an honest and non-judgmental stance and I am convinced that any psychological issue as the normal consequence of difficult life circumstances. In order words, had I been through what my clients have, I believe I would feel just the same. I strongly believe in the power of the therapeutic relationship as an invaluable platform and engine for change. This can be a safe and confidential training ground where to experiment new ways of thinking, communicating and acting, ultimately leading to a more satisfying and fulfilling existence.

I can work with clients with a variety of mood and anxiety and relationship-based issues, among which:

• Depression
• Anxiety
• Panic Disorder
• Social Anxiety
• OCD (Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder)
• Health Anxiety
• Specific Phobias
• GAD
• Anger
• Personality Disorders
• Physical Health Problems
• Chronic Pain
• PTSD/Trauma
• Relationship Difficulties
• Couples Therapy
• Work Stress
• Low Confidence/Esteem
• Bereavement

Insurances I work with: AXA, Aviva, Vitality, CIGNA, Simply Health, WPA and others.

Author of these articles and pages

Depression, Anxiety, Bereavement, OCD, Anger Management, CBT, Trauma & PTSD

“Anxiety, a beauty and a beast”

Mentions, Contributions and Interviews:

Thriveglobal.com – Interview on Morality and Judgement

CommunityPsychiatry.com – Article “How to take care of yourself during the pandemic”

Bustle.com – Low Self-Esteem issue for young people using online Social Media

It’s All you Boo – 50 tips from experts to manage mental health during a crisis

Publications:

Antonino, Raffaello (2017) The crossroad : experiences of non-EU/EEA international Masters students in their last year of study in the UK. Doctoral thesis, London Metropolitan University.