Our Team

Vefy Malaj is a counsellor/psychotherapist who sees individual adults and children & young people (aged 5+) with a wide range of concerns and problems, including: anxiety; depression/low mood; stress; assertiveness; Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD); Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD); bereavement/grief; eating and body image issues; gender and sexual identity; life transitions; loneliness; low self-esteem; panic; personality disorders; PTSD; trauma and many more issues.

Vefy is particularly experienced in working with people navigating emotionally difficult situations, including separation, bereavement and changes in personal circumstances.

Vefy is also fluent in Greek and is happy to work with clients who feel more comfortable speaking in this language.
 

Vefy's way of working

Vefy is a compassionate and ethically grounded practitioner who works primarily from person-centred and psychodynamic perspectives. She is committed to creating a safe and attuned therapeutic space where clients can explore their experiences at a pace that feels right for them. Vefy works flexibly and can adapt her approach to the needs and preferences of each individual. Where appropriate, she draws on elements from other therapeutic models, including Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT), Narrative Therapy (NT) and Play Therapy (PT).

As part of this flexible approach, Vefy may also incorporate somatic work, using gentle attention to bodily sensations, movement, and the “felt sense” - the subtle, internal bodily awareness of an experience that may be present before it can be fully expressed in words. This can support clients in connecting with their emotions and experiences in a safe and grounded way.
 

Vefy's background and experience

Vefy has experience supporting a diverse range of clients through her work in the charity sector, including unpaid carers, children and adults navigating family difficulties, and people who have recently experienced bereavement.

Vefy is currently undertaking a Doctorate in Psychotherapy & Counselling at The University of Edinburgh. She holds a BSc in Psychology from the University of Huddersfield.
 

Vefy's fee

Vefy charges £70 a session for self-funding clients. She also works with clients referred via their employer/organisation – for further details, please visit First Psychology Assistance.