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Maria Dr., PhD, MSc, Επίκουρος Καθηγητής

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Anastaseos 30, Papagou, Attica

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Why she is suitable for you

Dr. Maria Livanou, PhD, MSc, Senior Lecturer, is a Psychologist and Psychotherapist specializing in child and adolescent therapy, with a particular emphasis on the psychodynamic approach. She has an academic background in the United States and the United Kingdom and holds an academic post at King’s College London (KCL). Her research focuses on child and adolescent mental health.

Her therapeutic approach is primarily grounded in psychodynamic therapy, aiming to understand deeper emotional processes and relationship patterns. At the same time, it remains individualized and holistic, responding to the unique needs of each child, adolescent, adult, and family.

During sessions, parental counselling and parent therapy are offered—from pregnancy through the early years of the child—along with support for families during early parenthood. Discussions may include topics related to early child development and the parent–infant relationship. She places particular emphasis on addressing communication difficulties, enhancing psychological well-being, building self-confidence, and improving social relationships.

She works with a wide range of issues concerning childhood and adolescence, including:

  • Anxiety and anxiety disorders (generalized anxiety, panic attacks)
  • Phobias, separation anxiety, and attachment issues
  • Depressive mood, depression, social withdrawal
  • Adjustment difficulties and emotional distress
  • Psychosomatic symptom
  • Low self-esteem
  • Difficulties in communication and social relationships, family conflicts, and adaptation to change (e.g., divorce)
  • Grief and loss management
  • Eating disorders, disordered eating, and body image concerns
  • School-related difficulties, academic stress, and performance anxiety
  • Issues of identity, self-image, and adolescent development
  • Conduct problems, anger management difficulties, delinquent behavior
  • Family counselling and therapy
  • Neurodevelopmental difficulties (e.g., autism, ADHD)
  • Trauma, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), developmental trauma, and adverse childhood experiences


  • Professional Identification Number: 1006872/2-9-2024
The description was edited by the doctoranytime team, based on verified information.

Experience

Relative Experience

  • Eating disorders
  • Treatment of mourning
  • Anger Management
  • Psychosomatic Symptoms
  • Psychosomatic diseases
  • Child and adolescent mental health
  • Psychological Trauma Treatment

Theoretical Approaches

Services

Costs are indicative and will be determined on a case by case basis

Does not provide e-prescription

Contact and location

    • Address
      Anastaseos 30, Papagou, Attica
    • Metro
      • 560m ΕΘΝΙΚΉ ΆΜΥΝΑ
      • 890m ΧΟΛΑΡΓΌΣ
    • Bus
      • 90m ΒΟΥΤΣΙΝΑ
      • 150m ΑΡΤΕΜΙΔΟΣ
      • 170m 4Η ΠΑΠΑΓΟΥ
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    • Bank Card
    • Cash

    Appointment Policy

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    • Cancellation

      You can always cancel up to 12 hours before the appointment. For more information please read our cancellation policy.

Collaborations with Hospitals/Clinics

  • South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust
  • Psychoanalytic Clinic for Adolescents, London (Brent)
  • Royal College of Psychiatrists, Faculty of Eating Disorders
  • Centre for Research in Eating and Weight Disorders (CREW)
  • SHIFT: Shaping a Hopeful and Inspired Future in Transition, in collaboration with Comprehensive Futures and the School of Mental Health & Psychological Sciences, King’s College London

Curriculum Vitae and Career

Studies

  • MSc in Psychodynamic Counselling and Psychotherapy with Children and Adolescents , Counselling & Psychotherapy, Birkbeck, University of London (2022 - 2025)
  • MSc in Psychodynamics of Human Development, Psychosocial Studies, Birkbeck, University of London (2017 - 2019)
  • PhD in Medicine, Warwick Medical School, University of Warwick (2015 - 2018)
  • Bachelor’s Honors, Psychology- Forensic Psychology, John Jay School of Criminal Justice (2010 - 2014)

Professional experience

  • Senior Lecturer in Child and Adolescent Psychology, King’s College London, UK (2022–present)
  • Senior Lecturer in Psychology and Forensic Psychology, Kingston University, UK (2018–2022)
  • Psychotherapist, Primary & Secondary Schools, UK (2022–2025)
  • Adolescent and Family Psychotherapist, Psychoanalytic Clinic for Adolescents, UK (2022–2025)
  • Parent Training Coordinator (Triple-P), Child and Family Centre, UK (2022–2023)
  • University Student Safeguarding Lead, Kingston University, UK (2021–2022)

Participation in conferences

  • MCCAED Academic Meeting – Co-producing a New Transitional Care Model for Young People with Eating Disorders: TEDYI, Maudsley Centre for Child and Adolescent Eating Disorders (2024)
  • Collaborative Workshops with Young People Transitioning from Child to Adult Eating Disorder Services, International Association for Youth Mental Health (IAYMH) (2024)
  • Lived Experience in Research: Empowering Our Journey, Royal College of Psychiatrists, Faculty of Eating Disorders Annual Conference (2024)
  • Putting Young People First: Transitions from Primary to Secondary School, Maudsley Learning, South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust (SLaM) (2024)
  • NHS Mersey Care Children and Adolescent Eating Disorder Services Training Day – TEDYi Transitional Care Model Workshop (2024)
  • Co-producing a New Transitional Care Model for Young People with Eating Disorders, International Conference on Eating Disorders (2024)
  • Developing “ReGoal”: A Serious Mobile Application for 11–16-Year-Olds with Behavioural Difficulties, BPS Annual Conference for Cognitive and Developmental Psychology Sections (2023)
  • Experiences of Individuals with a Sibling with an Eating Disorder: A Systematic Review, International Conference on Eating Disorders (2023)
  • The Impact of COVID-19 on the Well-being of Young People with Behavioural Problems and Their Parents, European Psychiatric Association (2022)
  • Transitional Pathways among Young People Leaving Inpatient Psychiatric Care in England: A Retrospective National Case-Note Analysis, World Congress of Social Psychiatry (2019)
  • Epidemiology and Nature of Psychiatric Disorders among Young Offenders in Custody and the Community: A Meta-Analysis, European Psychiatric Association (2016)
  • Co-Designing Transitional Care for Young People with Eating Disorders: The TEDYi Model via EBCD, International Conference on Eating Disorders (ICED) (2025)

Spoken languages

  • English
  • Greek

Academic research and publications

  • Centre for Research in Eating Disorders (CREW), IoPPN, King’s College London (2025)
  • Livanou, M. et al. (2025). Co-producing a Transition Model of Care for Eating Disorders: Lessons Learned from a Multi-Perspective Qualitative Study with Young People, Carers, and Mental Health Professionals. Journal of Eating Disorders. (2025)
  • Treasure, J., & Livanou, M. (2023). Listening to parents caring for individuals with eating disorders through the lens of the common-sense model of illness perception. (Invited Commentary). International Journal of Eating Disorders.
  • (2023)
  • Livanou, Maria et al. (2023). Co-producing an inclusive-care model for young people transitioning from adolescent eating disorder services to adult care: A qualitative study protocol for TEDYi. European Eating Disorders Review. (2023)

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