Nadia Giannelou Counselling & Psychotherapy

Nadia Giannelou Counselling & Psychotherapy Hello:) I’m a Counsellor and Psychotherapist specialising in trauma, gender-based, and sexual violence. Sessions are available in-person in English or Greek. 🪻

I offer compassionate, non-judgmental therapy tailored to your unique needs. Hi, I’m Nadia, a qualified Counsellor and Psychotherapist dedicated to creating a space where you can feel truly seen and supported. I work with young adults, adults, and university students, and I specialise in trauma, sexual and gender-based violence, childhood adversity, and a wide range of emotional challenges including anxiety, depression, and identity struggles. My approach is person-centred and trauma-informed, grounded in relational and reflective practice in a way that feels honest, human, and safe. I offer a calm and compassionate space to explore whatever you're carrying, at a pace that feels right for you. Whether you're processing the weight of past experiences like abuse or neglect, or feeling overwhelmed by relationships, life transitions, or a sense of not belonging, you're not alone. With a background in integrative Counselling and Psychotherapy, and a Master’s in S*x, Gender, and Violence, I bring both strong credentials and a deep commitment to understanding the complexities of each person I work with. I understand that our mental health is shaped not only by personal experiences, but also by the wider context of our lives including the impact of trauma, gender roles, social expectations, discrimination, systemic inequalities, and violence. These experiences can shape how we see ourselves and relate to others. I welcome all parts of your story in a space that is culturally sensitive, attuned to women’s experiences, LGBTQ+ affirming, and grounded in empathy, honesty, and connection. Healing can feel hard to begin, but you don’t have to do it alone. I’m here to walk with you, wherever you are in your journey.

💫 In the room, I pay attention to the little things you don't always say out loud.. the pauses, the jokes, the apologies...
15/09/2025

💫 In the room, I pay attention to the little things you don't always say out loud.. the pauses, the jokes, the apologies, the sudden change of subject.

To you, they might feel like weakness.
To me, they tell the story of how you've survived.





☁️ Feeling anxious, low, or weighed down?☁️ Struggling with the impact of trauma, relationships stress, or a big life ch...
04/09/2025

☁️ Feeling anxious, low, or weighed down?
☁️ Struggling with the impact of trauma, relationships stress, or a big life change?
🍂 Autumn can bring a sense of change, but even with the darker days it can sometimes feel harder to cope.

✨ Two of my clients have recently completed their counselling journeys, which means I now have space to welcome new people in Stirling!

My approach is person-centred, relational, and trauma-informed. I support people facing trauma, anxiety, depression, identity and belonging, and complex emotional struggles.

Above all, I offer a space where you can feel heard, find some relief, and start to see a way ahead. 🌿

Find out more and get in touch through my new website
👉 https://www.nadiagianneloutherapy.com

Warmly,
Nadia

🌿✨ My website is now live! ✨🌿It’s always a work in progress, but I’ve tried to make it as clear as possible, to reflect ...
01/09/2025

🌿✨ My website is now live! ✨🌿

It’s always a work in progress, but I’ve tried to make it as clear as possible, to reflect who I am, how I work, and what my work means to me. I’ve put a lot of heart into this, and I hope it comes through. 🩵🩷

Here you’ll find more about my approach, the services I offer, and the values that guide me.

Take a look here:
👉

Nadia Giannelou is a fully qualified Counsellor and Psychotherapist specialising in gender based violence and sexual abuse counselling located in Stirling, Scotland. Nadia Giannelou Counselling and Psychotherapy.

“There’s even grief in letting go of who we thought we were.”Life asks us to carry many losses. Some loud and obvious, o...
06/07/2025

“There’s even grief in letting go of who we thought we were.”

Life asks us to carry many losses. Some loud and obvious, others quiet and unseen. We don’t have to carry them alone.
🕊️ If this resonates, you’re not broken, you’re human.

✍️ Quote by Allyson Dinneen

When we carry trauma, the pain can feel overwhelming deep, persistent, and hard to face. It’s no wonder so many seek rel...
29/06/2025

When we carry trauma, the pain can feel overwhelming deep, persistent, and hard to face. It’s no wonder so many seek relief through distraction, numbing, or coping habits that offer momentary quiet.

But trauma isn’t silenced by escape. It waits beneath the surface, asking sometimes begging to be seen, heard, and healed.

Healing doesn’t mean forgetting. It means learning to swim through the pain, not drown in it and you don’t have to do it alone.

You deserve gentle, steady support on this journey.



Emotions aren’t wrong, they’re signals.Sometimes they show up as fear, numbness, anger, or deep exhaustion.They’re not h...
23/06/2025

Emotions aren’t wrong, they’re signals.
Sometimes they show up as fear, numbness, anger, or deep exhaustion.
They’re not here to punish us, they’re trying to guide us.
In therapy, we listen to those signals together. Gently. Safely. At your pace.

I’m Nadia, a counsellor and psychotherapist (MBACP) offering in-person therapy in Stirling.
I work with people navigating:
• Trauma, sexual and gender-based violence
• Anxiety, panic, and emotional overwhelm
• Low mood, burnout, and exhaustion
• Identity, gender issues, self-worth, and belonging
• Relationship or trust difficulties

📍 In-person sessions | Stirling |
➡️ Learn more: http://www.psychologytoday.com/gb/counselling/nadia-giannelou-stirling/1293817

02/06/2025

Nadia Giannelou, Psychotherapist, Stirling, FK8, 01786 232286, Hi there! Have you been feeling sad, anxious, alone, stuck or misunderstood? Maybe you’re carrying the weight of past trauma, whether from sexual abuse, relationships, childhood or other difficult life experiences. Perhaps you’re nav...

Here’s my interview about gender-based violence, trauma, and the power of psychotherapy, where I also share a bit about ...
26/05/2025

Here’s my interview about gender-based violence, trauma, and the power of psychotherapy, where I also share a bit about my journey from Greece to Scotland.

Thank you so much to Penny Loupaki for giving me the space to talk about what I deeply believe in, Chris Vasilakis who helped bring this together in the first place and to David Mitchell for helping make the interview available in English. 🙏🏻

You can read it in English here:

👉🏻 https://artandyou-gr.translate.goog/nantia-giannelou-emfili-via/?_x_tr_sl=el&_x_tr_tl=en&_x_tr_hl=en-US&_x_tr_pto=wapp

Πώς η πατριαρχία διαμορφώνει το τραύμα και γιατί η σιωπή γύρω από την κακοποίηση είναι μέρος του προβλήματος

Some people celebrate Mother’s Day in every therapy session, not just once a year.It shows up in grief, in longing, in s...
11/05/2025

Some people celebrate Mother’s Day in every therapy session, not just once a year.
It shows up in grief, in longing, in silence, in humor.
In the things that were said. And the ones that never were.

Mother’s Day can bring warmth, distance, resentment, love, sometimes all at once.
Whatever it brings up for you, it’s valid. You’re not doing it wrong.
How does this day land for you?








Sunday Quote🌸"Feelings aren't meant to be fixed. They're meant to be felt."As a therapist, I often sit with people who a...
04/05/2025

Sunday Quote🌸

"Feelings aren't meant to be fixed. They're meant to be felt."

As a therapist, I often sit with people who are trying hard to stop feeling what hurts.
It makes sense, pain is uncomfortable, and we’re often taught to push it down or solve it quickly.

But the truth is, feelings don’t need fixing. They need space.
To be noticed. To be felt. To be understood.

Carl Rogers said it beautifully: “The curious paradox is that when I accept myself just as I am, then I can change.”

In my work, I see this all the time. When someone stops fighting their feelings and starts listening to them, something softens. And from that space, real change begins.

As I come to the end of intake for in-person therapy in Stirling, I have a couple of spaces left.If something in you has...
28/04/2025

As I come to the end of intake for in-person therapy in Stirling, I have a couple of spaces left.

If something in you has been gently nudging you toward therapy, this might be a good time to take that first step.

👉🏻I offer trauma-informed, person-centred counselling in a warm, quiet, and confidential space. Whether you're feeling low, anxious, overwhelmed, or simply needing somewhere to land and be heard, you're welcome here.

Feel free to message me if you'd like to begin ℹ️

https://www.psychologytoday.com/gb/counselling/nadia-giannelou-stirling/1293817 📚

Nadia Giannelou, Psychotherapist, Stirling, FK8, 01786 232286, Hi there! Have you been feeling sad, anxious, alone, stuck or misunderstood? Maybe you’re carrying the weight of past trauma, whether from sexual abuse, relationships, childhood or other difficult life experiences. Perhaps you’re nav...

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