Stefan Alban Kraus
Stefan is a Psychodynamic Psychotherapist with a background in Art Psychotherapy. He is a registered member of the HCPC (Health and Care Professions Council) and the BAAT (British Association of Art Therapists) and works in accordance with their policies and guidelines.
From Stefan:
I am very passionate about my work with individuals and couples of all ages and have experience in exploring, together with my clients, challenging life experiences such as low self-esteem, depression, anxiety, relationship problems, attachment or separation, loss and grief, and identity problems.
For a therapeutic and healing process, I invite my clients into a safe, welcoming and confidential space, where they can feel comfortable to lead the sessions without any pressure and at their own pace. As a therapist, I support my clients by being empathetic, by listening and by being curious, as well as by validating their experience in a non-judgemental way. Depending on their unique needs, I make use of various approaches from different theories and schools, with the intention that my clients will gain better self-knowledge to encourage personal growth.
In addition to the classic talking therapy, I also offer the possibility of using non-verbal forms of communication, such as artmaking and play, which at times can be very helpful when words fail, and when our thinking and reasoning feel overwhelming or blocked. I believe that non-verbal creativity within a therapeutic setting can be healing and nurturing.
I am interested in offering psychotherapy to all members of our society and offer concession rates for those in difficult financial positions.
For more information please visit my website: www.stefankraustherapy.net