Andrea Burianova

I work online or over the phone, offering 60 minutes' sessions. 

My availability is on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays. 

A warm welcome. I am an experienced trauma-informed and IFS (Internal Family Systems) trained integrative psychotherapist. I specialise in working with trauma, attachment difficulties, anxiety, low mood, and low self-esteem. Many people come to therapy because they feel anxious, low, overwhelmed, or stuck in patterns they don鈥檛 fully understand. This may show up in relationships, general wellbeing, or a persistent sense that something isn鈥檛 quite right.

As an integrative counsellor and psychotherapist I draw from a variety of therapeutic modalities that best suit the specific needs of my clients but the core of my work is influenced by Internal Family Systems, a compassionate and non-pathologising way of understanding the mind. IFS helps us explore the different 鈥減arts鈥� of ourselves that carry different roles, such as the inner critic, the people-pleaser, the achiever, or the part that withdraws or relies on coping strategies to numb underlying emotional pain. These patterns often develop in response to early experiences and can continue to shape how we feel and relate to others. In IFS therapy, these parts can be retrieved and healed, bringing more harmony and overall balance to your inner and outer world.

Much of my work focuses on early attachment patterns and relational difficulties. Our sense of self is shaped through early relationships, and when certain feelings or needs were not welcomed, we may have learned to hide or suppress parts of ourselves. Over time this can lead to anxiety, depression, shame, emotional numbness, or ongoing self-criticism.

I also work with intergenerational and cultural influences, including family patterns and the impact of marginalisation or oppression. Some clients experience this as carrying feelings or burdens that do not fully belong to them. We explore this gently, at your pace, and without judgement.

My work is both trauma-informed and somatic, recognising that difficult experiences are held not only in our thoughts but also within the body and nervous system. By bringing awareness to both, therapy can help restore a sense of safety, balance, and inner stability.

I offer a calm, gentle and supportive space where you can explore your inner world with curiosity and compassion, reconnect with your strengths, and develop new ways of relating to yourself and others. My passion is to work with clients creatively to meet your unique needs and preferences, while also being able to offer a thoughtful challenge when needed.

I have an extensive experience of working with a wide and diverse set of emotional issues across a range of mental health settings, including volunteering with Samaritans, supporting clients with loss and complicated grief within Bereavement services and working as an NHS counsellor within London鈥檚 Lambeth IAPT (Improving Access to Psychological Therapies). As well as over a decade of experience within my private practice.

These are some areas that I specialise in:

鈥� Early attachment and developmental trauma

鈥� Relationship and relational difficulties

鈥� Shame and self-criticism

鈥� Low self-esteem and identity struggles

鈥� Emotional regulation and overwhelm

鈥� Inner conflict and 鈥減arts鈥� work

鈥� Somatic awareness and mind鈥揵ody connection

I offer a free, no-obligation 20-minute phone or Zoom consultation where we can explore your needs, expectations, and my approach to working together.

Following this, I encourage clients to use the first full session as an opportunity to get a feel for how we work together and decide whether I鈥檓 the right fit for you.