Maria Kondratchik

Senior Psychological Therapist (Child and Adolescent Psychotherapist)

Registration

BACP registered (406647), Member of BPS

About me

I am an experienced child and adolescent psychoanalytic psychotherapist with many years of practice working with children, parents, and infants. My clinical work focuses on early development, attachment, and trauma, using a psychoanalytic framework to understand and support emotional growth.

I have a particular interest in autism and infant states of mind, as well as the impact of early relational experiences on later development. My approach is deeply rooted in psychoanalytic thinking while integrating creative methods, including play and arts-based interventions, to provide a safe and nurturing therapeutic space.

Collaboration with parents is a key part of my work, helping them better understand their child’s needs and strengthening family relationships. I support young people facing challenges such as anxiety, trauma, self-esteem issues, and difficulties with communication and emotional regulation.

Specialisms

• Psychoanalytic therapy for children and adolescents
• Early years development and attachment
• Trauma-informed psychoanalytic interventions
• Infant observation and parental support