Biography

 

I am a clinical psychologist with a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology (National Kapodistrian University of Athens), a Master’s in Clinical Psychology (University College London), and a Doctorate in Clinical Psychology (University of Hertfordshire & NHS England), with training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Systemic/Narrative Therapy (e.g., Narrative Exposure Therapy).

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My clinical experience spans public and non-governmental sectors in England and Greece since 2015 across the lifespan. I have worked as a psychologist in public healthcare hospitals for children, adolescents, and adults (NHS England, Sismanogleio, Eginition), day centers for people with severe mental illness (EPAPSY Franco Basaglia, Samaritans, Listening Place), and charities for vulnerable and minoritised populations, such as survivors of violence and human trafficking, refugees, and asylum seekers (Helen Bamber Foundation). I have provided psychological therapy and psychosocial support to LGBTQ+ individuals, ethnico-racial, and religious minority groups (i.e., Muslim, BAME individuals), and other socially marginalised groups, adapting my approach to their specific needs and the challenges they face in modern society.

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My therapeutic approach combines techniques drawing on psychological models, primarily Cognitive-Behavioral and Systemic/Narrative Therapy, to offer personalised and evidence-based care. My goal is to provide trauma-sensitive and trauma-informed psychological support that considers each person’s unique characteristics and traumatic experiences.

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I am actively involved in research focused on trauma, migration, mental health inequalities, and suicide prevention, with numerous academic publications. My research activities enhance my therapeutic approach, ensuring that my practices are grounded in the latest evidence in the field of psychotherapy.