Looking for a Greek hypnotherapist in London is not only about finding someone qualified. For many of us it is also about finding someone who understands the words we grew up with, the family expectations and the way mental health is still talked about, or not talked about, back home. Chris Serros is a member of the Greek List and offers sessions in Greek and in English, online and in person, from South London.
This article is general information about the kind of support that is available. It is not medical advice, and it does not promise any particular result. If you are worried about your health, speak to your GP.
According to the Greek List listing, Chris is a qualified Clinical Hypnotherapist registered with the NCH (the National Council for Hypnotherapy) and a trainee Integrative Counsellor and Psychotherapist who is a member of the BACP (the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy). Chris works online and in person with clients in both English and Greek, and has professional experience within the NHS, which the listing says has shaped an approach to safeguarding and ethical practice.
The practice follows the ethical frameworks of the BACP, the NCH and the BPS. The listing describes an integrative way of working, drawing on psychodynamic, person centred and Internal Family Systems approaches, and a practice that is trauma informed, neurodiversity informed and queer and trans affirmative.
The listing says Chris has supported clients with anxiety, stress and phobias, low confidence, queer acceptance, addictions, and family and relationship difficulties, in both personal and professional life. These are common reasons people look for talking therapy or hypnotherapy, and the NHS has plain language information on its pages about mental health if you want to read more before you decide anything.
If you are in England, you can also check whether you can refer yourself to an NHS Talking Therapies service. Private therapy is a personal choice, and it is worth knowing the options side by side.
Many Greeks in the UK tell us the same thing: you can speak English perfectly well at work and still find that the feeling you are trying to describe only has a name in Greek. Being able to switch between the two languages in a session can make it easier to say what you mean. That is the reason a Greek speaking hypnotherapist or counsellor is something people search for, and it is why the Greek List directory has a Health and Wellness section.
Practical note: sessions are offered online and in person, based in South London, in English and Greek. Check the listing for the latest contact details and how to book.
In a recent episode of Greek Stories on Hellenic TV (Season 9, Episode 5), Avgoustinos talks with Chris about mental health, psychotherapy and clinical hypnotherapy, what brings people to ask for help, common misunderstandings about hypnotherapy, and the difficulties Greeks can face when talking about mental health in Greece and abroad. It is a good way to get a feel for how Chris talks about the work before you get in touch.
Greek List member: Chris Serros, Clinical Hypnotherapist and BACP Trainee Psychotherapist. Counselling and hypnotherapy for anxiety, phobias, relationships and more, in Greek and English. Chris is a Greek List member, and this article is general information, not advice.
Before booking any therapist, it is sensible to check their registration with the professional body they name, ask what a first session involves, and ask about fees and cancellation. A good practitioner will be happy to answer. Hypnotherapy is usually described as a complementary approach, so it is worth telling your GP if you are already receiving care for a health condition.
If you ever feel in crisis, contact your GP, call NHS 111, or call 999 in an emergency. In the UK, Samaritans are available any time on 116 123.
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