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 professional policies and guidelines
From Stefan:
I am deeply passionate about my work with individuals and couples of all ages. I have experience exploring, together with my clients, challenging life experiences such as low self-esteem, depression, anxiety, sexuality, relationship difficulties, attachment and separation, feeling stuck, loss and grief, identity issues, and struggles with finding meaning or direction in life.
For the therapeutic and healing process, I invite my clients into a safe, welcoming and confidential space where they can feel comfortable leading the sessions without pressure and at their own pace. As a therapist, I support my clients with empathy, attentive and curious listening, and by validating their experiences in a non-judgemental way. Depending on each client’s unique needs, I draw on various approaches from different theories and schools, with the fundamental aim of helping clients gain deeper self-knowledge and fostering personal growth.
In addition to traditional talking therapy, I also offer non-verbal forms of communication, such as artmaking and play, which can be especially helpful when words fail or when thinking and reasoning feel overwhelming or blocked. I believe that non-verbal creativity within a therapeutic setting can be deeply healing and nurturing.
I am committed to offering psychotherapy to a wide range of individuals in our society and provide concession rates for those in difficult financial circumstances.
For more information please visit my website: www.stefankraustherapy.net