Domenica Stilwell – Lead Diploma Tutor/Course Supervisor

Domenica Stilwell, a BACP-accredited psychodynamic psychotherapist, is a Supervisor, as well as Theory and Lead Tutor on the TAC Diploma in Integrative Counselling. She teaches Existentialism, Psychodynamic and Object Relations theories, and a Trauma-Informed Introduction to Psychopathology Module, outlining the clinical presentations of the more severe mental health issues, exploring their possible causes, and showing different ways of addressing and working with them in the clinical setting.

Domenica’s core training is in psychodynamic psychotherapy, but her clinical work is enriched by existential perspectives, with a strong emphasis on authenticity and the search for meaning. She works in a trauma-informed manner, attending closely to the impact of childhood adversity on adult emotional and psychological wellbeing.

Domenica combines her private practice with work in the charity sector where she predominantly offers long-term psychotherapy and counselling. Her approach is relational, where the biggest importance is given to creating a warm and collaborative relationship with her clients and offering them a safe and non-judgmental space to explore their various difficulties, as well as possibilities for change.

Domenica’s main interest lies in the psychotherapeutic approaches to the treatment of developmental trauma; however, she works with a variety of issues, from anxiety and depression to eating disorders, ADHD, and relationship challenges. She is passionate about her clinical work and invested in helping her clients on their journey to a calmer and happier life.