Pia Abraham

I have recently completed an MSc in Psychodynamic Counselling and Psychotherapy at Birkbeck University in London, and I am eager to bring my expertise to Canterbury’s mental health community. With over 100 supervised clinical hours as an Honorary Psychotherapist at North East London Foundation Trust (NELFT) and volunteer experience at Mind UK, I have developed expertise in applying psychodynamic principles to address diverse and complex presentations, including anxiety, depression, and trauma. I am passionate about fostering therapeutic alliances through curiosity, empathy, and professionalism by working within the BACP ethical framework.

I hold an enhanced DBS certificate and am committed to ongoing training towards BACP accreditation.

NELFT 

NHS Trust 

Waltham Forest

Honorary Psychodynamic Psychotherapist

• Delivered weekly psychodynamic therapy to adults with complex presentations (e.g., severe anxiety, depression, PTSD, trauma, relational issues) for one year, completing 100+ supervised clinical hours.
• Applied psychodynamic principles, including transference, countertransference, and therapeutic alliance, within the BACP ethical framework.
• Engaged in weekly supervision (1–1.5 hours) to enhance case understanding and professional reflection.

Mind UK 

Islington Mind

Volunteer Trainee Counsellor

• Provided 1-to-1 psychodynamic counselling to clients with mental health challenges, building therapeutic alliances (Feb–June 2023). 
• Supported service users in group settings as part of the Mental Health Recovery Pathway, fostering safe and inclusive environments (2022–2023).

Birkbeck University

MSc in Psychodynamic Counselling and Psychotherapy

Merit Award

2022 – 2025, London, UK

Goldsmiths University

Graduate Certificate in Humanistic and

Psychodynamic Counselling 

2021 – 2022, London, UK