Counselling and Psychothearpy in Oxford

If you are here, life may feel difficult, painful, confusing, or overwhelming right now. I’m sorry that this is your experience. Whatever has brought you to consider counselling, it takes courage to begin looking for support, and I’m glad you are here.

The idea of talking to a counsellor can feel daunting. You might wonder whether you could share your experiences with someone you don’t yet know, or whether you would feel understood. These are very natural concerns. Finding a therapist you feel comfortable with and can trust is an important part of the process.

I hope that as you look through my website, you will get a sense of who I am and how I work, and whether my approach feels right for you.

My name is Erika Vincze, I am an Integrative Psychotherapist and Psychosynthesis Counsellor and I work with adults in Oxford.

Areas I commonly work with include:

• stress and burnout

• anxiety and panic attacks

• depression and low mood

• relationship difficulties

• trauma and complex trauma

• bereavement and loss

• addiction

• anger and emotional regulation

• issues of identity, culture, and belonging

• experiences of marginalisation, exclusion, and “not fitting in”

• shame, chronic self-doubt, and low self-worth

• difficulties around voice, confidence, and feeling legitimate or taken seriously

• sexuality

• sexual abuse and rape

and many other difficulties that can affect our sense of safety, confidence, and connection.

When we are struggling with anxiety, sadness, anger, or despair, friends and family are not always able to support us in the way we need — even when they care deeply about us. In the confidential and contained space of therapy, it can become possible to speak more freely, to understand what is happening beneath the surface, and to find new ways of relating to yourself and others.

Counselling does not require you to have everything worked out. You are welcome to come exactly as you are.

Location

My practice is in Botley, Oxford, within easy reach of the city centre.