Ms Caterina Fadda

About

Hello and welcome.
I am a Senior Accredited Psychodynamic Psychotherapist and EMDR Practitioner with over a decade of clinical experience across the NHS, educational settings, specialist outreach services and private practice. I work with adults, children, young people and parents, supporting people experiencing difficulties including anxiety, depression, PTSD, attachment difficulties, developmental and complex trauma, and the impact of adverse or distressing life experiences. Since 2014, I have delivered over 5,000 clinical hours of evidence-based therapy across individual, group, parent-infant and family settings. My clinical experience includes NHS primary and secondary care, school and youth services, and specialist community and domestic violence outreach. I have also helped develop psychological services and provided clinical and professional supervision to other practitioners.
MY THERAPEUTIC APPROACH
My practice is primarily grounded in Psychodynamic Psychotherapy and EMDR, supporting people to explore both their current difficulties and the underlying emotional, relational and developmental experiences that may be contributing to them. I tailor my approach according to individual needs, circumstances and preferences. Alongside my core training, I draw on Internal Family Systems (IFS) and Parts Work, CBT, Family and Systemic Therapy, attachment-based approaches, neuroscience and mindfulness-based practices where helpful. With children and young people, I use a non-directive, play-based approach where appropriate, and involve parents and carers within or alongside the therapeutic work.
TRAUMA, RELATIONSHIPS AND EMOTIONAL WELLBEING
I have particular experience working with trauma, including complex, developmental, historical and intergenerational trauma. Adverse experiences can have a lasting impact on emotional development, behaviour, relationships, self-esteem and our ability to feel safe and connected. I aim to provide a compassionate, culturally sensitive and inclusive therapeutic environment. I welcome people experiencing difficulties relating to identity, self-esteem, oppression or prejudice, including neurodivergent individuals and people who identify as LGBTQIA+.
QUALIFICATIONS AND PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS
I completed my postgraduate and Master's training through the Tavistock & Portman NHS Trust and the University of Essex, alongside advanced EMDR training and accreditation through EMDR UK & Europe. I am registered and accredited with the following professional bodies, maintaining registrations approved by the Professional Standards Authority (PSA), alongside specialist modality accreditation:
British Psychoanalytic Council (BPC) – Registered Practitioner (PSA Accredited Register)
British Psychotherapy Foundation (BPF) – Member
EMDR UK & Europe – Accredited Practitioner
National Counselling & Psychotherapy Society (NCPS) – Senior Accredited Member (PSA Accredited Register)
CLINICAL SUPERVISION
I maintain an ethical, up-to-date practice through regular clinical supervision and CPD. As a supervisor, I offer clinical supervision to counsellors and psychotherapists who are registered with, or working towards registration with, the BPC, BACP, BPF, and NCPS.
ONLINE THERAPY AND HEALTH INSURANCE
I offer online sessions in English and Italian to international clients, Monday to Friday, with some flexibility around appointment times. I am a recognised healthcare provider for Aetna, Allianz, Aviva, Bupa, Cigna, Ever-North, and Vitality.
You are welcome to book a free telephone/video consultation (via my website) where we can discuss your needs and whether my approach feels like a good fit for you. You are also welcome to contact me via email with any questions.

• Works with

  • Anxiety Disorders
  • Bipolar Disorder
  • Depression
  • Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
  • Personality Disorders
  • Phobias
  • Trauma-Related Disorders (e.g. PTSD)
  • Will work with Art Therapy trainees
  • Will work with Counselling trainees

• Session format

  • Remote Therapy ONLY
  • Both Remote and In-Person

• Languages spoken

  • English
  • Italian