About Etti
Etti is an experienced and qualified relationship psychotherapist and psychosexual therapist trained at Tavistock Relationships in London, an internationally recognised centre for the study and treatment of couple and sexual relationships. She works with individuals and couples seeking relationship therapy, couples counselling and psychosexual therapy for a wide range of emotional, relational and sexual concerns.
Relationship difficulties can feel painful and confusing, particularly when communication breaks down or intimacy becomes a source of tension. Couples may find themselves repeating the same arguments, feeling emotional distance or struggling where the physical side of their relationship has stopped. Individuals may feel stuck in patterns that are difficult to understand or change on their own.
Etti offers a warm, supportive and non-judgemental space where even the most private aspects of life can be explored with sensitivity and respect. She understands that taking the first step towards therapy can feel daunting, particularly when discussing intimate experiences, and works collaboratively with curiosity and care at a pace that feels manageable for each individual or couple.
Her insightful psychodynamic approach helps to bring awareness to emotional patterns, past experiences and relational dynamics that may influence present difficulties. To support all aspects of relationships, Etti undertook additional training as a psychosexual therapist, enabling her to address sexual concerns that affect intimacy. Her welcoming, thoughtful way of working helps her clients better understand their feelings, patterns, and experiences and move towards more satisfying, connected relationships.
Etti works with a wide range of relationship and psychosexual difficulties, and has a particular interest in working with individuals or couples who might be struggling with:
- Relationship conflict
- Rebuilding trust after an affair
- Vaginismus, erectile or ejaculation difficulties, painful sex
- Low sexual desire, difficulty achieving orgasm
- Depression or anxiety affecting your relationship
- Understanding sexuality and sexual orientation
- Fertility concerns
- Regaining sexual desire after childbirth
- Pregnancy and the impact of parenthood on relationships.
Etti has extensive experience working with adults of all ages from diverse cultural backgrounds, and she values inclusive practice, welcoming people from LGBTQ+ and neurodivergent communities.
Etti also speaks Farsi and offers in-person sessions in Finchley Central, North London, as well as online therapy.
Alongside her private practice, she is a visiting clinician at Tavistock Relationships and has previously worked at the Psychosexual Clinic at St Mary’s Hospital. Before training as a psychotherapist, Etti studied Social Work at Inholland University in the Netherlands and has worked extensively supporting individuals, couples and families in a wide range of settings, through organisations including Home-Start UK, Place2Be, Barnet Refugee Service and the NHS.
Etti is a professional member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP), the College of Sexual and Relationship Therapists (COSRT) and the European Society for Sexual Medicine (ESSM).
An initial consultation provides an opportunity to meet, answer any questions and explore what has brought you to therapy and whether working together feels right for you.
More information about Etti can be found on her website here.
