Fay Kalapoda
MSc, BSc (Hons), PGDipCBT, MAREBT, BABCP Accred.
Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapist and EMDR Therapist
Fay is an experienced BABCP Accredited Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapist and an EMDR Europe qualified EMDR therapist.
She began her training in REBT (Rational Emotive Behaviour Therapy), the precursor to Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy (CBT), back in 2007. CBT is a well-established, evidence-based therapy effective in treating various clinical issues.
In 2020, Fay completed all 3 parts of the EMDR Europe Accredited training. She is particularly passionate about trauma work and aiding patients in healing from past experiences to improve their current and future lives.
Fay provides one-to-one psychotherapy, with extensive experience in treating emotional and psychological issues. Her areas of expertise include anxiety disorders, trauma, and interpersonal difficulties.
She adopts an integrative therapeutic approach, combining CBT/REBT with mindfulness-based cognitive therapy (MBCT), acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), and compassion-focused therapy (CFT). Fay adheres to NICE clinical guidelines to tailor bespoke treatment plans for each patient.
Fay holds two Bachelor of Science degrees in Applied Biology and Psychology, and two Master of Science degrees in Health Psychology and REBT. She also has a Postgraduate Diploma in CBT, a Postgraduate Certificate in Coaching Psychology, and an EMDR qualification.
With 15 years of experience in higher education institutions, Fay has developed extensive knowledge in student mental health. She has also worked with the West London Mental Health NHS Trust in the healthcare unit of the Feltham Young Offender Institution and a London-based GP surgery.
Fay is an active member of the BABCP (British Association for Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapies), AREBT (Association for Rational Emotive Behaviour Therapy), and the EMDR Association UK, and adheres to their codes of ethics. Additionally, she serves as the Honorary Secretary of AREBT and is a Fellow of Higher Education and is committed to life long learning and helping others.
Languages: English, Greek
