Συμβουλευτική γονέων και παιδιών, Heraklion
35

Health professionals for Συμβουλευτική γονέων και παιδιών in Heraklion

About the specialist

Η Τζάννε Βάνα είναι Κλινικός Ψυχολόγος και πραγματοποιεί online συνεδρίες. Είναι απόφοιτος Ψυχολογίας από το Εθνικό και Καποδιστριακό Πανεπιστήμιο Αθηνών και έχει ολοκληρώσει μεταπτυχιακές σπουδές στην Κλινική και Κοινοτική Ψυχολογία. Έχει εκπαιδευτεί στη Γνωσιακή Συμπεριφοριστική Ψυχοθεραπεία Ενηλίκων, Παιδιών & Εφήβων, καθώς και στη θεραπεία Διαταραχών Πρόσληψης Τροφής στο Αιγινήτειο Νοσοκομείο. Ακόμα, έχει εκπαιδευτεί στη Διαλεκτική Συμπεριφορική Θεραπεία στην Ιατρική Σχολής του Εθνικού και Καποδιστριακού Πανεπιστημίου Αθηνών (Ελληνική Εταιρεία Έρευνας Συμπεριφοράς), όπου συνεχίζει ακόμα ως εξωτερικός συνεργάτης και προσφέροντας εθελοντικά υπηρεσίες σε οριακούς ασθενείς αλλά και σε άτομα με διατροφικές διαταραχές. Στο πλαίσιο της επαγγελματικής της εμπειρίας, συνεργάζεται τα τελευταία 8 χρόνια έως και σήμερα με την Α’ Ψυχιατρική Κλινική του Εθνικού και Καποδιστριακού Πανεπιστημίου Αθηνών, στο Αιγινήτειο Νοσοκομείο (Μονάδα Διαταραχών Προσωπικότητας και Διαταραχών Πρόσληψης Τροφής), ενώ διετέλεσε επιστημονικός συνεργάτης στη Β’ Παιδιατρική Κλινική του Εθνικού και Καποδιστριακού Πανεπιστημίου Αθηνών, στο Γενικό Νοσοκομείο Παίδων Αθηνών "Παναγιώτη και Αγλαΐας Κυριακού", εστιάζοντας σε ζητήματα γονεϊκότητας και όντας εκπαιδεύτρια σε προγράμματα γύρω από την Ψυχική Ανθεκτικότητα για επαγγελματίες υγείας αλλά και γενικό πληθυσμό. Έχει συμμετάσχει σε πανελλήνια και πανευρωπαϊκά συνέδρια Παιδιατρικής, Εφηβιατρικής, Ψυχολογίας, Ψυχιατρικής, καθώς και σε άλλα ιατρικά συνέδρια (χειρουργικής, μαιευτικής κα). Έχει συνεργαστεί με το Ινστιτούτο Ψυχικής και Σεξουαλικής Υγείας του Δρ Θάνου Ασκητή, ενώ συμμετείχε και στη συγγραφή εκπαιδευτικού υλικού για τη σεξουαλική αγωγή, εγκεκριμένο από το Υπουργείο Παιδείας, καθώς έχει ασχοληθεί και ερευνητικά με τον τομέα των Ψυχοσεξουαλικών ζητημάτων. Η επένδυση στην ψυχοθεραπεία είναι διαρκής, με εκπαίδευση στο Mindfulness, στη Θεραπεία Εστιασμένη στη Συμπόνοια καθώς και το Διατμηματικό Πρόγραμμα Ομαδικής Θεραπείας από την Ελληνική Εταιρεία Ψυχαναλυτικής Ψυχοθεραπείας Ομάδας. Είναι ενεργό μέλος της Ελληνικής Εταιρείας Έρευνας Συμπεριφοράς και της Ελληνικής Εταιρείας Εφηβικής Ιατρικής, διατηρώντας συνεχή επαγγελματική εξέλιξη και επιστημονική ενημέρωση, δουλεύοντας κλινικά με εφήβους και ενήλικες.

Remote availability

Next availability Book appointment
Integrated Psychotherapy
About the specialist

Eleutheria Fourtouni is a Mental Health Counselor and Sociologist with a rich academic background and specialized training in individual support. She holds a degree in Sociology from Panteion University and possesses the EPPAIK diploma (Educational Competence) from ASPAITE.

Her specialization as a Mental Health Counselor was completed through the three-year program at KETHESY, which included intensive supervised practical training and personal therapy. Her approach is based on the model of Recombinant Elective Counseling, a method that strategically combines different types of psychotherapy with a central focus on the psychodynamic approach.

Guided by holistic support,

she has further specialized in key areas such as: Career Counseling, Special Education, the Autism Spectrum and Learning Disabilities, Parent Counseling, Child Drawing Analysis, and Music Therapy.

Sociology plays an important role in her work as it takes into account both the individual's environment and its influence on them, as well as the reciprocal impact.

Combining scientific knowledge with empathy, she works with the aim of empowerment, support, and personal development of her clients, tailoring her tools to the unique needs of each individual.

Remote availability

Next availability Book appointment
Integrated Psychotherapy Humanistic Therapy
About the specialist

Pantazopoulou Xara is a Psychologist, licensed to practice professionally. She specializes in Counseling and Psychotherapy, both online and in person, having specialized in the Integrative Approach. She completed her postgraduate studies with an MA in Counselling & Psychotherapy, focusing on the Integrative Approach, and her undergraduate studies in Psychology (BSc, Hons, Psychology) at the University of East London, UK. She completed additional training at Aeginiteio Hospital in the 1st Psychiatric Clinic, specializing in Clinical Psychopathology. She has also volunteered as a trainee Psychologist at the General Hospital of Athens, Sismanogleio - Amalia Fleming, specifically at the Community Child and Adolescent Mental Health Center. Having initially studied at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, in the Department of Philosophy - Pedagogy and Psychology (majoring in Psychology), she has many years of experience in education as well as in counseling parents, children, and adolescents.

Remote availability

Next availability Book appointment
Existential Psychotherapy
About the specialist

Stella Toromanidou is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist who conducts online sessions, offering a safe and supportive environment for personal exploration and growth. She is a graduate with honors from Kingston University of London, specializing in Forensic Psychology (BSc with Honors) and is a postgraduate student in Forensic Psychiatry at the Medical Department of Aristotle University of Thessaloniki. Her studies and research experience include topics such as abuse, domestic violence, gender-based violence, cybercrime, and psychopathology.

She has presented scientific papers at forensic psychiatry conferences and has participated in research programs and legal procedures in the United Kingdom, gaining valuable experience in understanding human behavior and the psychological factors leading to crisis. She has also volunteered to combat violence and cybercrime through organizations such as Be Human and the Cyber Security International Institute.

Additionally, she holds a second degree in Philology with a specialization in Existential Poetry, which enriches her therapeutic approach with creative and expressive means, such as art and poetry. As a trainee in Existential Psychotherapy, she focuses on deeper issues such as the search for meaning, freedom, mortality, and the authentic relationship with oneself and others.

Stella combines scientific knowledge, understanding, and empathy, providing personalized support to those seeking change, self-awareness, and a more meaningful way of life.

Remote availability

Next availability Book appointment
Integrated Psychotherapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Gestalt Therapy
About the specialist
Ψυχολόγος-Ψυχοθεραπεύτρια-Κλινική Νευροψυχολόγος, online συνεδρίες, ψυχοθεραπεία ενηλίκων κι εφήβων

Remote availability

Next availability Book appointment
About the specialist

Ms. Kyritsaki Georgia is a Psychologist offering online sessions, facilitating access to psychological support regardless of your location.

She is a graduate of the Department of Psychology at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and holds a professional license to practice. During her studies, she distinguished herself academically, receiving an honorary award from the State Scholarships Foundation.

🔍 She has completed practical training:

  • at the Addiction Prevention and Psychosocial Health Promotion Center of the Municipality of Zografou, in collaboration with
  • at a multilingual Nursery School in Hamburg, Germany, gaining valuable experience in multicultural environments.

She specializes in:

  • Specific Learning Disabilities
  • psychosocial support for children and adolescents
  • as well as in strengthening their families.

She has collaborated with an educational platform, undertaking the teaching of students with learning difficulties, offering individualized support and skills enhancement.

She looks forward to collaborating with you in areas related to her scientific interests and specialization, aiming to support and empower individuals of all ages.

Remote availability

Next availability Book appointment
Person-Centered Psychotherapy Humanistic Therapy Focusing-Based Experiential Approach
About the specialist
Online Προσωποκεντρική Ψυχοθεραπεία ενήλικες – εξειδίκευση σε άγχος, τραύμα, σχέσεις & αυτοβελτίωση

Διαθέσιμη μόνο μέσω βιντεοκλήσης, Heraklion, ΚΡΗΤΗ

Next availability Book appointment
About the specialist

Rasoulis Giorgos is a Clinical Psychologist and maintains a private practice in Heraklion, Crete, where he provides psychotherapeutic services to adults. He is a graduate of the University of East London. His professional approach is based on scientific knowledge, empathy, and respect for the individual, aiming to enhance self-awareness, manage emotional difficulties, and improve mental well-being. He utilizes Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and counseling psychotherapy, tailoring methods to the specific needs of each case. Sessions are conducted both in person and online, allowing individuals from all over Greece and abroad to receive support in a manner adapted to their needs.

Λευθεραίου 23, Heraklion, ΚΡΗΤΗ

Next availability Book appointment
About the specialist

Kostas Patsakis MSc is a Clinical Psychologist - Psychotherapist who maintains a private practice in Heraklion, Crete. He holds a degree from the Department of Psychology at the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki and has completed a four-year Master's Diploma in Clinical Psychology at the same university. Throughout his professional career, he has worked in numerous mental health facilities. After many years of work as a psychologist in Thessaloniki, he returned to Heraklion where he collaborates as a scientific associate with the private hospitals of Medical Care Crete. He also provides psychotherapy services at the Counseling Center for Students of the University of Crete. Additionally, he is actively involved and a member of the Pan-Cretan Association of Parents and Friends of Children with Neoplasia "The Sunbeam," where he offers counseling services.

Kapodistriou 30, Heraklion, ΚΡΗΤΗ

Next availability Book appointment
About the specialist

Paraskeui Stamataki is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist offering online sessions. She holds a degree in Psychology from Panteion University, with postgraduate studies in Neuroscience and Mental Functioning ("Brain and Mind") and specialization in Cognitive-Behavioral Psychotherapy and psychopathology. Having worked in various settings, including psychiatric clinics and diagnostic centers, she provides psychological support services for adults dealing with anxiety, panic attacks, phobias, as well as interpersonal issues. Her professional experience also includes collaboration with primary and secondary schools, offering comprehensive therapeutic solutions and counseling for personal development and mental well-being. Additionally, the Psychologist has participated in numerous seminars as part of her ongoing professional development. Ultimately, with the aim of effectively enhancing emotional balance and well-being, the specialist offers individualized psychological services centered on understanding and managing mental health challenges.

Remote availability

Next availability Book appointment
About the specialist

Tsouki Sofia MSc is a Psychologist and conducts online sessions. She holds a master's degree in Clinical Psychology from Leiden University in the Netherlands and is a graduate of the Department of Psychology at Aristotle University of Thessaloniki. She has completed extensive professional training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for children, adolescents, and adults, and has further specialized in various programs including adolescent psychopathology, panic crisis management, sexual education, special education, and Mindfulness intervention techniques. She has many years of professional experience in public and private institutions, as well as working independently. She has worked as a Psychologist at the Ministry of Education, providing psychosocial support to children, adolescents, and families, while maintaining a private practice offering individual and group psychotherapy for adults and adolescents. Additionally, she has collaborated with Day Centers for children with autism spectrum disorders, kindergartens, camps, and psychoeducational settings. Her clinical approach is based on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, integrating contemporary psychoeducation and mindfulness techniques, aiming for meaningful support and empowerment of her clients.

Remote availability

Next availability Book appointment
Integrated Psychotherapy
About the specialist

PsyMetrics Lab, based in Ierapetra, Crete, with the capability for online sessions, is a specialized center for psychometric assessment and psychotherapeutic support for adolescents and adults. The core focus of the center is the scientifically substantiated investigation of cognitive and emotional difficulties, with particular emphasis on ADHD, learning disabilities, and attention difficulties. Ifigeneia Liousia - Psymetrics Lab is a Psychologist – Psychotherapist, graduate of the Department of Psychology at the University of Derby and holder of an MSc in Clinical Psychology from the same university. Additionally, she is undergoing training in Integrative Psychotherapy at EICP - European Institute of Counseling & Psychotherapy, and holds a specialization in Learning Disabilities and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) from the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, as well as further training in adult ADHD from DI.K.E.P.S.Y. Here, different cognitive functioning is not approached as a deficit, but as a distinct profile of strengths and needs that requires understanding, accurate interpretation, and practical support. The goal is not only diagnostic clarification and empowerment of the individual, but also the enhancement of their functionality in studies, work, and daily life. Additionally, psychotherapeutic support is provided for anxiety, chronic stress, perfectionism, procrastination, depression, self-esteem difficulties, and interpersonal issues. The therapeutic approach is integrative, with a structured framework of goals, clinical case formulation, and an emphasis on creating a stable and secure therapeutic relationship.

Remote availability

Next availability Book appointment
About the specialist

Ο Λευτέρης Κογεράκης είναι αδειούχος Ψυχολόγος και διατηρεί ιδιωτικό γραφείο στο Ηράκλειο Κρήτης. Είναι απόφοιτος Ψυχολογίας του University of Nicosia και διαθέτει μεγάλη επαγγελματική εμπειρία καθώς έχει εργαστεί ως Ψυχολόγος στο Mentor Programme στην Κύπρο, στον Οίκο Αγίας Αικατερίνης, στο Γενικό Νοσοκομείο Ηρακλείου Κρήτης, στο Ψυχιατρικό Τμήμα του Γενικού Νοσοκομείου "Βενιζελείο", στο "Δικαίωμα στη Ζωή" και στην Κοινωνική Υπηρεσία του Δήμου Ανωγείων. Έχει εμπειρία σε διάφορες θεραπευτικές μεθόδους, όπως η γνωσιακή-συμπεριφορική θεραπεία και οι οικογενειακές παρεμβάσεις και προσφέρει εξατομικευμένη φροντίδα για ένα ευρύ φάσμα θεμάτων ψυχικής υγείας. Παρέχει υποστήριξη σε άτομα που αντιμετωπίζουν καταστάσεις όπως κατάθλιψη, επαγγελματική εξουθένωση, τραύματα και εθισμούς – είτε πρόκειται για εθισμό σε ουσίες, είτε σε παιχνίδια ή τεχνολογία. Στόχος του είναι να βοηθήσει τους πελάτες να αναπτύξουν ανθεκτικότητα και να βρουν ισορροπία στη ζωή τους. Αναλαμβάνει επίσης ζευγάρια και οικογένειες για να βελτιώσουν την επικοινωνία και να επιλύσουν συγκρούσεις, ενώ προσφέρει και καθοδήγηση σε παιδιά και εφήβους που αντιμετωπίζουν αναπτυξιακές και κοινωνικές προκλήσεις. Παρέχει επίσης, υποστήριξη σε LGBTQ+ άτομα, ενδυναμώνοντας τους να αντιμετωπίσουν τις προκλήσεις που συνδέονται με την ταυτότητά τους, σε ένα περιβάλλον αποδοχής και υποστήριξης. Επιπλέον προσφέρει ψυχολογική υποστήριξη σε ευάλωτες και περιθωριοποιημένες ομάδες, σε άτομα με αναπηρίες, πρόσφυγες, και εκείνους που πλήττονται από κοινωνικό αποκλεισμό με σκοπό την ευαισθητοποίηση, την καταπολέμηση του στίγματος και την προώθηση της ψυχικής υγείας για όλους. Σε έναν κόσμο που αλλάζει γρήγορα, βοηθάει άτομα να αντιμετωπίσουν τους κοινωνικούς και παγκόσμιους στρεσογόνους παράγοντες, παρέχοντας εργαλεία για τη διαχείριση του άγχους, της θλίψης, της αβεβαιότητας και των εθισμών.

Ζωγράφου 13, Ηράκλειο 712 01, Heraklion, ΚΡΗΤΗ

Next availability Book appointment
About the specialist
Στήριξη παιδιών-εφήβων με άγχος, φοβίες, ΔΕΠΥ επιθετικότητα, κρίσεις πανικού, διατροφικές διαταραχές

Plateia Eleftherias 45, Heraklion, ΚΡΗΤΗ

Next availability Book appointment
About the specialist

The INTERNUS counseling and psychotherapy center, led by clinical psychologist Mr. Kargakis Emmanouil - Internus, maintains offices in Heraklion, Rethymno, Chania, and Athens, offering a wide range of services concerning treatment, rehabilitation, prevention, and promotion of mental health, primarily based on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). Mr. Kargakis, a graduate of the Department of Psychology at Aristotle University of Thessaloniki with postgraduate studies in Clinical and Counseling Psychology at La Salle University of Philadelphia, and his experienced associates, supported by a modern and continuous framework of supervision, training, and professional development through attendance at national and international psychology conferences, ensure the provision of the most advanced mental health services. Over the years, our center has developed activities and collaborations with various organizations such as SOS Children's Villages, O.E.V.E.N.H, O.E.V.E.N.X, secondary education tutoring centers, schools of various levels, sports clubs, educational seminars for the general public, appearances on television and radio programs, and contributions to local blogs. Sessions are conducted by appointment either in person or online.

Georgiou Papandreou 17 , Heraklion, ΚΡΗΤΗ

Next availability Book appointment
About the specialist

Η Κατσούλη Ιωάννα είναι Ψυχολόγος και διατηρεί ιδιωτικό γραφείο στο Ηράκλειο Κρήτης. Είναι απόφοιτη του Τμήματος Ψυχολογίας του Πανεπιστημίου Κρήτης. Έχει ολοκληρώσει Μεταπτυχιακό Δίπλωμα Σπουδών στην Εφηβική Ιατρική και Φροντίδα Υγείας Εφήβων στο Τμήμα Ιατρικής του Αριστοτελείου Πανεπιστημίου Θεσσαλονίκης και έχει εκπαιδευτεί στη Γνωστική Συμπεριφορική Θεραπεία (CBT) μέσω τετραετούς δια ζώσης προγράμματος της Ελληνικής Εταιρείας Έρευνας Συμπεριφοράς – Παράρτημα Μακεδονίας. Επαγγελματικά, έχει εργαστεί ως Ψυχολόγος στο Δήμο Θεσσαλονίκης, ενώ παράλληλα απέκτησε κλινική εμπειρία ως εκπαιδευόμενη Γνωστική-Συμπεριφορική Ψυχοθεραπεύτρια στο Ψυχοθεραπευτικό Κέντρο «Στήριξις». Το ενδιαφέρον της επικεντρώνεται στην παροχή επιστημονικά τεκμηριωμένων υπηρεσιών ψυχικής υγείας, με έμφαση στην υποστήριξη εφήβων και ενηλίκων. Παράλληλα, συμμετέχει ενεργά στην επιστημονική κοινότητα, παρουσιάζοντας ερευνητικές εργασίες σε επιστημονικά συνέδρια. Το 2026 παρουσίασε τη μεταπτυχιακή της διατριβή με τίτλο «Εικόνα σώματος και ποιότητα ζωής σε εφήβους – νεαρούς ενήλικες επιβιώσαντες από παιδικό καρκίνο: περιγραφική ανασκόπηση» στο 55ο Συμπόσιο της Παιδιατρικής Εταιρείας Βορείου Ελλάδος.

Ρούσου Χούρδου 7, Heraklion, ΚΡΗΤΗ

Next availability Book appointment
About the specialist
Ψυχολόγος, Παιδοψυχολόγος, Ψυχοδυναμική Ψυχοθεραπεία, Θεραπεία Ζεύγους, Συμβουλευτική Γονέων

Ροδόπης 14, Heraklion, ΚΡΗΤΗ

Next availability Book appointment
About the specialist

Η Μπινυχάκη Ιωάννα είναι Ψυχολόγος – Παιδοψυχολόγος, Ψυχοδυναμική Ψυχοθεραπεύτρια και διατηρεί ιδιωτικό γραφείο στο Ηράκλειο Κρήτης, όπου παρέχει συνεδρίες ψυχοθεραπείας και συμβουλευτικής σε παιδιά, εφήβους και ενήλικες, γονείς και ζευγάρια, δια ζώσης και διαδικτυακά.  

Έχει ολοκληρώσει τετραετή μετεκπαίδευση στο ψυχοθεραπευτικό μοντέλο της Ψυχοδυναμικής Ψυχοθεραπείας και Σχεσιακής Ψυχανάλυσης, λαμβάνοντας παράλληλα θεωρητική και πρακτική εκπαίδευση, εποπτεία και προσωπική θεραπεία. Επιπλέον, διαθέτει ειδίκευση στη θεραπεία ζεύγους και πιστοποιητικό επιμόρφωσης στην Ειδική Αγωγή και Εκπαίδευση. 

Αναλαμβάνει ζητήματα που αφορούν το άγχος και αγχώδεις διαταραχές, ιδεοψυχαναγκαστικές δυσκολίες (OCD), διαχείριση θυμού, συναισθηματικές δυσκολίες, διατροφικές διαταραχές, διαταραχές προσωπικότητας, θέματα αυτοεκτίμησης, δυσκολίες ύπνου, προβλήματα στις διαπροσωπικές σχέσεις, ζητήματα γονεϊκότητας, δυσκολίες παιδιών και εφήβων, καθώς και προβλήματα που αναδύονται στη σχέση του ζευγαριού και στο οικογενειακό πλαίσιο.

Παρέχει επίσης συμβουλευτική γονέων και υποστήριξη σε θέματα οικογένειας και ζεύγους. 

Η θεραπευτική της προσέγγιση στηρίζεται στην ουσιαστική κατανόηση του εσωτερικού κόσμου του ατόμου, των βαθύτερων ψυχικών διεργασιών του, καθώς και των μοτίβων που επαναλαμβάνονται στις σχέσεις και επηρεάζουν τη συναισθηματική του ζωή.

Είναι συμβεβλημένη με τον ΕΟΠΥΥ και δέχεται στο γραφείο της παιδιά, εφήβους, ενήλικες, γονείς και ζευγάρια, κατόπιν ραντεβού.

Παράλληλα με το ιδιωτικό της γραφείο, έχει συνεργαστεί με την πλατφόρμα Clicktotherapy για την παροχή online συνεδριών, ενώ έχει προσφέρει εθελοντικά υπηρεσίες ως Ψυχολόγος μέσω της διαδικτυακής πλατφόρμας ψυχολογικής υποστήριξης milamou.gr

Ροδόπης 14, Heraklion, ΚΡΗΤΗ

Next availability Book appointment

Need help?

Log in or register to continue

Continue with

or register with your email address

The password should contain at least 6 characters and 1 capital letter
Create a new password

Enter the email you used to register in doctoranytime and we'll send you a link to create new password

Your data is in good hands
doctor-graphic doctor-graphic

doctoranytime takes your health as well as your data protection very seriously!

In order to ensure you that:

  • you will continue to get the best possible treatment from the affiliated doctors and diagnostic centers
  • you will continue to book your appointments easily and quickly by having at the same time the right of evaluation
  • we will be able to contact you immediately in case of a change in your appointment
  • you will continue to receive our newsletter and health suggestions that may interest you

it is essential for us to collect and process your personal data to the extent that you allow.

For this reason, we would like to inform you that we take all the necessary measures in order to protect your personal data, according to the New European General Data Protection Regulation (“GDPR”), the terms of the doctoranytime Privacy Policy (that you can read in detail here) and the law requirements.

If you have any questions regarding your privacy protection by doctoranytime or in case you wish to exercise your GDPR rights (information, access, correction, deletion, limitation of processing, portability of your data, objection and right to lodge a complaint with the Personal Data Protection Authority) you can contact the Data Protection Officer of doctoranytime on: [email protected].

Terms of Use

Make a Video Consultation with a healthcare practitioner

Book your Video Consultation in 3 clicks and see your practitioner from your mobile, tablet or pc.

home
Consult your practitioner from the comfort of your home
time
Get an appointment immediately
data
Secure your personal data

You only have to select the option book an appointment for a Video Consultation.

BOOK AN APPOINTMENT
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
mental health

What it is

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) is a form of psychotherapy applied to problems such as depression, anxiety disorders, abuse, relationship and marriage problems, eating disorders and serious mental illness.The therapist emphasizes what is happening in the current life rather than the past and what led to the difficulties.

Approach

Identifying the distortions in a person's thinking that are causing problems and then examining these in the light of reality. Understanding the behaviour and motivations of others and using problem-solving skills to deal with difficult situations. Dealing with fears rather than avoiding them. Role-playing to better prepare for potentially problematic interactions with others. You become your own self-therapist.

How it could benefit you

Helps the individual to change dysfunctional thought patterns and behaviors. Improves your functioning and quality of life by helping to change patterns and behaviours. Teaches you to be your own self-therapist.

Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT)
mental health

What it is

It is a form of psychotherapy that teaches a person to identify negative thought patterns and change them. DBT reinforces the acceptance that all your thoughts are valid, as they are part of your life experiences and who you are. The person acts by doing the best they can for the moment. It is used for people with suicidal behavior, post-traumatic stress disorder, substance use disorder, bipolar disorder, eating disorders, ADHD, depression, anxiety.

Approach

DBT focuses on acceptance and change. It helps the person to get to know themselves better, to think about why they do what they do, without judgment. Replacing a negative behavior or habit with ones that can improve the quality of life. Dialectic is the idea that two different things can be true at the same time. At the same time as accepting yourself exactly as you are, comes the recognition of your effort to change.

How it could benefit you

It helps you make positive changes in the way you act. It identifies your negative thought patterns and changes them, helping to make positive changes in the way you act. Teaches you ways to manage intense emotions and stressful thoughts when they occur.

Humanistic psychotherapy
mental health

What it is

Humanistic therapy is a form of psychotherapy in which self-awareness and self-acceptance are considered the keys to personal growth. It emphasizes creativity, collaboration and interaction between the individual and the therapist, using techniques such as role-play.

Approach

Each person is a combination of mind, emotions, body and soul with unique experiences and events. No single life event, personality trait or psychological diagnosis defines you.

How it could benefit you

It improves self-awareness and self-confidence, helps you understand how your past affects your present, how to deal effectively with stressful situations, improves human relationships and helps you better manage your emotions.

Psychodynamic psychotherapy
mental health

What it is

Psychodynamic psychotherapy is talk therapy that aims to understand current thoughts and feelings through the behaviours shaped by past experiences and the past. Understanding the past can help you avoid repeating unhelpful patterns that have existed in it and facilitate your quality of life alongside relief from distressing symptoms. It is used in depression, anxiety, interpersonal problems, addictions, trauma, eating disorders, personality disorder.

Approach

Psychodynamic psychotherapy provides a space to explore and understand how unhelpful patterns from the past may be influencing our current difficulties. Defence mechanisms are explored and how our feelings and behaviours in the present are shaped by our past experiences.

How it could benefit you

It helps people to live a healthier life. There may be things in a person's unconscious that they are not aware of that cause them pain or keep them stuck in the past. Identifying these and understanding them can lead you to move forward.

Systemic psychotherapy
mental health

What it is

Systemic psychotherapy is an approach about how the individual acts as part of a wider group or broader system of relationships: family, partner relationship, work, friendships, and social environment. This approach connects communication and interaction patterns with a problem or a difficulty that the individual may be experiencing.

Approach

Systemic psychotherapy identifies behavioral patterns within a persons’ relationships and in the way someone connects with others. It helps the individual understand themselves more effectively, along with their roles and communication style and supports them in developing more functional ways of thinking and communicating within their system.

How it could benefit you

It helps improve understanding of relationship and family dynamics. It can change dysfunctional communication and behavior patterns within the system, strengthen empathy, support the development of stronger relationships and help with managing conflicts and difficulties.

Filters
  • Specialties