Ilia Galouzidi - Therapy Harley Street

Candidate Counselling Psychologist | Existential Psychotherapist (UKCP)
Specialising in Embodied Identity, Relationships, and the Psychology of Body Modification.

Finding a sense of self that feels both stable and authentic is one of life’s most profound challenges. Ilia, as a dual-trained Psychologist and Existential Psychotherapist with a background in Neuroscience, offers a therapeutic space that honours the deep connection between all the parts that create the human experience.

Her practice is dedicated to individuals who feel a dissonance between their inner world and their outer reality. You might be navigating a significant life transition, struggling with relationship patterns that no longer serve you, or searching for deeper meaning in a fragmented world. Ilia works with those who are ready to look beneath the surface, not just to alleviate symptoms, but to understand the architecture of their own identity within an everchanging world.

“Our bodies are the vessels through which we experience the world, yet we often feel disconnected from them”

Ilia’s doctoral research and clinical passion lie at the intersection of psychology and the physical body. She specialises in working with individuals who are navigating this complex relationship – whether through aesthetic procedures, body modification, or simply a desire to feel more “at home” in their skin. She offers:

Somatic Integration: Moving beyond words to explore how your experiences, traumas, and joys are held physically.
Body Modification Support: For those considering or recovering from cosmetic or reconstructive surgery, Ilia provides a non-judgmental space to support the psychological process of inhabiting your post-surgery self.

“I believe true integration happens when we address the person as a whole: the analytical mind, the feeling body, and the searching soul.
My work combines the structural clarity of Psychology with the philosophical depth of Existentialism and the grounding practices of somatic work. We will explore how you relate to yourself and others, moving toward a life that feels not just “managed,” but truly lived and embodied.”

Clinical Experience:

As an Existential Psychotherapist she has a significant work experience within NHS, working with Stroke survivors and, Multiple Sclerosis (MS) and Ehlers-Danlos syndrome (EDS) patients on emotional resiliency and body dissatisfaction. She has also worked with eating disorder patients within NELFT and her private practice, providing an integrative approach to Eating Disorders. Her approach involves techniques from CBT, mindfulness, breathwork and somatic practices within an Existential therapy framework.

As a Neuroscientist she has an extensive work experience in competitive international environments. She has conducted pioneering research projects in UCL on epilepsy, mentalisation in body awareness, awareness of illness and interoception. Along with her studies she became a trained neuropsychological and cognitive assessment provider.

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