Mental Health Counselor, South Aegean
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Mental Health Counselors in South Aegean

Person-Centered Psychotherapy
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Anna Xanioti is a Mental Health Counselor and Psychotherapist specializing in the Person-Centered Approach. She trained in the 4-year experiential program "Person-Centered Roots" at the College of Humanistic Studies ICPS in Athens. She is a certified Psychotherapist accredited by the European Association of Psychotherapy (EAP) and holds the European Certificate of Psychotherapy (ECP). She ensures her professional development through continuous supervision, therapy, and participation in seminars and conferences. Her areas of interest include the integration of contemporary neuroscience with psychotherapy, developmental trauma and its impact on personal relationships, psychoemotional care of women during menopause, and encounter and personal development groups.

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Pateniotis Tsampikos is a Mental Health Counselor and maintains his private practice in Rhodes. He holds a diploma in Synthetic Counseling and a Certificate of Further Education from the European Institute of Counseling & Psychotherapy - E.I.C.P. He is a member of the Hellenic Association for Counseling (HAC) and the European Association for Counselling (EAC). He manages a wide range of cases, focusing on providing the best possible service tailored to the individualized needs of each person he undertakes.

Εθνικής Αντιστάσεως 65, Rodos, ΔΩΔΕΚΑΝΗΣΑ

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Anxiety and worry Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy
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Eirini Karypidou is a Mental Health Counselor working with adults experiencing anxiety, panic attacks, depressive mood, low self-esteem, or emotional exhaustion. The therapeutic process provides a space of acceptance and freedom, where the individual can express themselves without fear of judgment and process their difficulties at their own pace. Her approach is based on respecting the uniqueness of each person and establishing a relationship of trust. Her goal is to consistently and empathetically support each individual in the deeper understanding of themselves and their emotions.

If you are experiencing anxiety, emotional stress, or relationship difficulties and feel the need for a safe space for expression, mental health counseling can serve as a meaningful support.

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Kapiniari Eirini is a Mental Health Counselor - Integrative Psychotherapist and maintains a private practice in Naxos. She holds a degree in Psychology and Counseling from the Mediterranean College and a master's degree in Integrative Counseling & Psychotherapy from the University of Derby. Additionally, she possesses a certification in "Art Therapy with an emphasis on visual arts" from the Center for Continuing Education and Lifelong Learning at the University of the Aegean. She has experience and has worked as a Mental Health Counselor - Integrative Psychotherapist at the Bilingual Psychotherapy and Alternative Therapy Center "Roots Wellness Center".

Galanado, Naxos, ΚΥΚΛΑΔΕΣ

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Σύμβουλος Ψυχικής Υγείας Εξειδίκευση: διαχείριση άγχους , φοβίας, εμμονών και παρεμβατικών σκέψεων.

Διαθέσιμη μόνο για βιντεοκλήση, Santorini, ΚΥΚΛΑΔΕΣ

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Η Μαρία Ανδρέου είναι Ψυχοθεραπεύτρια και διατηρεί ιδιωτικό γραφείο στον Άλιμο. Είναι απόφοιτη του Τμήματος Ψυχολογίας (BSc) του Università E-Campus στην Ιταλία και παρακολουθεί το Μεταπτυχιακό Πρόγραμμα Κλινικής και Δυναμικής Ψυχολογίας του ιδίου πανεπιστημίου. Διαθέτει εξειδικευμένη κατάρτιση και πρακτική εμπειρία σε θέματα που αφορούν τις εξαρτήσεις, τη ΔΕΠΥ (ADHD) και τις αγχώδεις διαταραχές. Ασκεί τη Γνωσιακή - Συμπεριφορική Ψυχοθεραπεία σε ενήλικες, με ιδιαίτερη εξειδίκευση στη Διαταραχή Ελλειμματικής Προσοχής και Υπερκινητικότητας (ΔΕΠΥ). Η εξειδίκευσή της στον τομέα αυτό ενισχύεται από την παρακολούθηση σχετικού μετεκπαιδευτικού προγράμματος του Εθνικού και Καποδιστριακού Πανεπιστημίου Αθηνών. Έχει επίσης ολοκληρώσει την εκπαίδευση ADHD in Adults: Diagnosis, Impairments, and Long-Term Management υπό την καθοδήγηση του Dr. Russell A. Barkley, Ph.D., ABPP (Certificate of Completion), καθώς και την εξειδίκευση στη Γνωσιακή-Συμπεριφορική Θεραπεία για ενήλικες με ΔΕΠΥ (CBT for Adult ADHD) από το Beck Institute. Αυτή την περίοδο εκπαιδεύεται στην προσέγγιση Compassionate Inquiry που δημιουργήθηκε από τον Dr. Gabor Maté, με σκοπό την αντιμετώπιση του τραύματος και των εξαρτήσεων. Έχει ειδικευτεί στη Θεραπεία Συμπεριφοράς των Διαταραχών Άγχους, της Ιδεοψυχαναγκαστικής και της Μετατραυματικής Διαταραχής στο Ερευνητικό Πανεπιστημιακό Ινστιτούτο Ψυχικής Υγιεινής (Ε.Π.Ι.Ψ.Υ). Έχει παρακολουθήσει πληθώρα σεμιναρίων κλινικής κατεύθυνσης στο Εθνικό και Καποδιστριακό Πανεπιστήμιο Αθηνών (ΕΚΠΑ), όπως Ιατρική Ψυχολογία, Ειδική Αγωγή, Αυτισμός, Αυτοβελτίωση και διεκδικητική συμπεριφορά, καθώς και Κοινωνική Κλινική Ψυχολογία των Εξαρτήσεων. Παρέχει, επίσης, υπηρεσίες επαγγελματικού προσανατολισμού σε μαθητές και ενήλικες, με τη χρήση εξειδικευμένων ψυχομετρικών εργαλείων και συνεδριών συμβουλευτικής. Στο πλαίσιο του 18 ΑΝΩ (Ψυχιατρικό Νοσοκομείο Αττικής), έχει ολοκληρώσει την εκπαίδευσή της στη Θεραπευτική αντιμετώπιση των εξαρτήσεων, τόσο στο άτομο όσο και στην οικογένεια. Παράλληλα με το ιδιωτικό της γραφείο, έχει αποκτήσει ουσιαστική εμπειρία μέσω της εθελοντικής της δράσης σε φορείς όπως ο ΟΚΑΝΑ, το σωματείο ADHD Hellas και η ΜΚΟ Steps, καθώς και στη δομή ψυχοκοινωνικής υποστήριξης παραβατικών ανηλίκων στον Ξενώνα «Μελίτη» της Ελληνικής Εταιρείας Ιατρικής Ψυχολογίας. Έχει πραγματοποιήσει την πρακτική της άσκηση σε σημαντικές μονάδες ψυχικής υγείας, όπως στη Μονάδα Αποτοξίνωσης “Detox” του Ψυχιατρικού Νοσοκομείου Αττικής «Δαφνί», στον ΟΚΑΝΑ και στο Ειδικό Ιατρείο Ιδεοψυχαναγκαστικής Διαταραχής και Φάσματος στο Αιγινήτειο Νοσοκομείο, αποκομίζοντας εμπειρία από ένα ευρύ φάσμα κλινικών περιστατικών.

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Ψυχοπαιδαγωγός (Msc Κοινωνικής Κλινικής Ψυχολογίας) Ψυχοθεραπευτρια (Συστημική ψυχοθεραπεία, ΑΚΜΑ).

Καλομενοπούλου 18, Ερμούπολη, Syros, ΚΥΚΛΑΔΕΣ

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Ο Αναστάσιος Ανδρίκου είναι Συστημικός Οικογενειακός Ψυχοθεραπευτής - Σύμβουλος Ψυχικής Υγείας και πραγματοποιεί συνεδρίες διαδικτυακά, τόσο στα ελληνικά όσο και στην αγγλική γλώσσα. Ξεκίνησε την επαγγελματική του πορεία ως Εκπαιδευτικός - Παιδαγωγός και έχει μεταπτυχιακό τίτλο στη Γλωσσολογία από το Πανεπιστήμιο του Greenwich. Επιπλέον, έχει αποκτήσει Παιδαγωγική και Διδακτική Επάρκεια σε όλες τις βαθμίδες της υποχρεωτικής εκπαίδευσης από το Πανεπιστήμιο Κρήτης. Στη συνέχεια, εκπαιδεύτηκε στη Συμβουλευτική Ψυχικής Υγείας στο Κέντρο Εφαρμοσμένης Ψυχοθεραπείας και Συμβουλευτικής (ΚΕ.ΨΥ.ΣΥ) και ύστερα συνέχισε τη μετεκπαίδευσή του πάνω στη Συστημική προσέγγιση. Παράλληλα, η πρακτική και εθελοντική του εργασία στο Παιδοψυχιατρικό τμήμα στο Γενικό Νοσοκομείο Πειραιά "Τζάνειο" βασίστηκε στην Συστημική προσέγγιση από το προσωπικό του νοσοκομείου, όπου για πρώτη φορά ήρθε σε επαφή με οικογένειες, γονείς και με παιδιά με ψυχιατρικές διαταραχές. Παράλληλα, έλαβε 4ετη εκπαίδευση στη Συστημική Συμβουλευτική και Ψυχοθεραπεία. Επιπλέον, ολοκλήρωσε τον Α' Κύκλο Εκπαίδευσης Mindfulness - MBSR, όπου παρακολούθησε 40 ώρες εκπαίδευσης στις δεξιότητες και τεχνικές παρέμβασης CBT, στο διατμηματικό πρόγραμμα του Εκπαιδευτικού Ινστιτούτου Συνθετικής Προσέγγισης (ΕΚ.Ι.ΣΥ.Π) και σε συνεργασία με το Ψυχιατρικό Νοσοκομείο Αττικής ''Δρομοκαΐτειο". Επιπρόσθετα, έχει παρακολουθήσει εκπαιδεύσεις στο Ινστιτούτο Σχεσιακής και Ομαδικής Ψυχοθεραπείας, με Ψυχιατρικό Νοσοκομείο Αττικής “Δρομοκαΐτειο” πάνω στην Θεωρία και Πράξη της Ομαδικής Ψυχοθεραπείας κατά Irvin Yalom και τα σχεσιακά δυναμικά της Ομάδας, καθώς και την Σχεσιακή Ψυχανάλυση - Ψυχοθεραπεία. Αξιοσημείωτο είναι πως ανήκει στο διδακτικό προσωπικό του New York College στην Αθήνα, όπου παραδίδει διαλέξεις σε προπτυχιακά και μεταπτυχιακά τμήματα αξιόλογων Βρετανικών και Αμερικανικών Πανεπιστημίων όπως το Greenwich, Bolton και το State University of New York. καθώς και συμμετείχε ως Ομαδικός Θεραπευτής και ως εισηγητής εκπαιδευτικών προγραμμάτων επαγγελματιών ψυχικής υγείας, στο Εκπαιδευτικό Ινστιτούτο Συνθετικής Προσέγγισης (ΕΚ.Ι.ΣΥ.Π). Πλέον συνεργάζεται με το Κέντρο Εφαρμοσμένης Ψυχοθεραπείας και Συμβουλευτικής ως Ομαδικός Θεραπευτής Συστημικής Προσέγγισης σε ομάδες εκπαιδευόμεων ενηλίκων καθώς και ως εισηγητής πιστοποιημένων εκπαιδευτικών προγραμμάτων Συμβούλων Ψυχικής Υγείας και Συστημικών Συμβούλων και Ψυχοθεραπευτών. Τα ερευνητικά του ενδιαφέροντα, περιστρέφονται γύρω από την Ψυχική Ανθεκτικότητα, την εκπαίδευση μέσω του Νευρογλωσσικό Προγραμματισμό (NLP), το Διαγενεακό Τραύμα, τις Διατροφικές Διαταραχές, τη Νευροψυχολογία και την χρήση της γλώσσας στην Αφηγηματική Θεραπεία. Είναι πιστοποιημένος Συστημικός Επόπτης με εκπαίδευσή στη Συστημική Εποπτεία Ανθρώπινων Συστημάτων και Οργανισμών και παρέχει επαγγελματική Εποπτική Υποστήριξη σε νέους Ψυχολόγους, Επαγγελματίες Ψυχικής Υγείας, Εκπαιδευτικούς και Οργανισμούς. Τέλος, ως μέρος της προσωπικής και επαγγελματικής του ανάπτυξης λαμβάνει ατομική εποπτεία καθώς και ατομική και ομαδική ψυχοθεραπεία, ενώ παρακολουθεί και συμμετέχει σε συνέδρια σχετιζόμενα με την ψυχική υγεία.

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Integrated Psychotherapy
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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.

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Integrated Psychotherapy
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Pakou Fani BSc, MBA is a Mental Health Consultant - Psychotherapist and provides individual online sessions for adults. She has conducted experiential workshops and seminars on self-awareness and psycho-emotional development, as well as corporate collaborations focused on mental resilience, anxiety management, and burnout. At the core of her professional approach lies the authentic human relationship. She creates a safe and supportive space where individuals can come into deeper contact with themselves, recognize their emotions and experiences, and develop new, more functional ways of connecting with themselves and others. She believes in personal growth through understanding, acceptance, and conscious change, step by step, respecting the pace and uniqueness of each person. Her professional activity is supported by regular supervision and many years of personal psychotherapy, both individual and group, within psychodynamic and psychoanalytic approaches. She strongly believes that personal therapeutic experience is a foundation for every mental health professional, as it enhances genuine understanding and therapeutic depth in the relationship with the individual.

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Psychodynamic Psychotherapy Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy
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Themelina Savvaidi, BSc, MA, MSc, is a licensed Psychologist with professional license number A.P 1123. She practices privately on the island of Rhodes, offering individual counseling and psychotherapy services (psychodynamic and psychoanalytic orientation) to children, adolescents, and adults, as well as family and parental counseling. She completed her postgraduate studies in Counseling Psychology at the University of Thessaly, specializing in Mental Health Counseling - Psychotherapy and Counseling in Education - School Counseling. Since 2021, she has been training in the four-year program at DIKEPSY in Psychoanalytic - Psychodynamic Psychotherapy for Children and Adults, while also undergoing personal therapy and participating in individual and group supervision for children, adolescents, and adults.

She completed her postgraduate studies at the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, titled "Developmental and Adolescent Health Strategies," focusing on Education - Psychosocial Health and the Development of Services for Children and Adolescents. Additionally, she has completed over 2,000 hours of clinical practice in various institutions such as the Adolescent Health Unit (A.H.U.), 2nd Pediatric Clinic, University of Athens, "P. & A. Kyriakou" Children's Hospital, Athens Child Mental Health Center (Adolescent Therapeutic Department), 2nd KEDASY of Athens, 1st KEDASY of Eastern Attica, the 414 Military Hospital of Special Diseases (Psychiatric Wing), among others.

Canada 68, Rodos, ΔΩΔΕΚΑΝΗΣΑ

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Couple counseling Integrated Psychotherapy
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Pantelis Vranas is a Mental Health Counselor with a integrative approach, holder of a diploma in integrative counselling from COSCA (Counselling & Psychotherapy in Scotland), and maintains a private practice in Ano Patisia. He provides individual and group support using a comprehensive therapeutic method that integrates various approaches, emphasizing counseling for individuals facing difficulties, as well as supporting couples wishing to strengthen their relationship or resolve conflicts. He focuses particularly on counseling individuals from the LGBTQ+ community and addressing issues of loneliness and interpersonal relationships. He is a graduate of the Athens Synthesis Center and has attended educational programs at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens (NKUA) on "Psychology of Religion" and "Interpersonal Relationships: The Phenomenon of Loneliness in the Modern Era," as well as workshops on LGBTQ+ counseling (Psychopedia). He is a regular member of the Hellenic Society of Integrative Counseling and Psychotherapy (EESTP).

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Person-Centered Psychotherapy
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Stelios Despotakis is a Person-Centered Counselor - Psychotherapist and has been active in the field since 2015, offering individual and group sessions in a warm and colorful space on Leof. Vasileos Konstantinou, between Evagelismos metro station and the Panathenaic Stadium.

- He views psychotherapy as a process of developing the innate potential of the individual, "a kind unfolding of our uniqueness". Through his work, he accompanies people on their journey, facilitating their efforts to better understand themselves, cope with stress, heal trauma, improve relationships, overcome feeling stuck, change direction and realise dreams

- He was trained at the College for Humanistic Sciences ICPS and holds a Professional Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling (PGDip 2 years), the European Certificate of Psychotherapy (ECP 4 years), and a Masters level certificate in the Treatment of Depression (PCE-CfD 1 year) recommended by the UK's National Health Service (NHS). In addition, he has attended intensive training in Non-Violent Communication, Conflict Resolution and Online Counselling. Last but not least, he is currently being trained as a Mindfulness Teacher in Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT 1 year) from the Oxford Mindfulness Foundation in partnership with Oxford University.

- In addition to his private practice, for five years he volunteered his services at the Social Solidarity and Psychological Support Network "synYperxi" offering support to vulnerable populations, and during the Pandemic he collaborated with Alzheimer Athens supporting caregivers of people with dementia via Online Counselling. Furthermore, he is a member of the Panhellenic Association of Person-Centered and Experiential Approach Professionals and the European Psychotherapy Association.

- Before engaging in psychotherapy, he studied, worked and lived abroad for most a decade. His first degree was in Engineering Mathematics at the University of Bristol (BEng) graduating with First-Class Honours, followed by a Postgraduate Diploma in Mathematics Education at the University of Oxford (PGCE). He then worked as a teacher in various institutions in England, Australia and Berlin, with a particular emphasis on democratic education

- Why work together? He thinks he's sensitive, trustworthy, and open to what he hears. However, there's no better way to find out if you're a good match than meeting in person (or Online via Videocall)

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Pagona Aria is a Psychotherapist - Group Analyst with a private practice in Ampelokipi. She holds a degree from the Department of Sociology at Panteion University of Social and Political Sciences. She has been trained in Group Analysis at the Hellenic Society of Analytical Group and Family Psychotherapy, as well as in Behavioral Therapy and Anxiety Disorders at the Research University Institute of Mental Health (E.P.I.PSY.). Additionally, she has attended the Lacanian Psychoanalysis Seminar at the Psychiatric Hospital of Attica "Dafni," conducted in collaboration with the Psychiatric Hospital of Attica "Dromokaiteion" and the Academy of Clinical Studies of Athens. Furthermore, she completed her internship at Aeginiteio Hospital, focusing on clinical cases with obsessive-compulsive disorder, and has worked at the Eastern Attica branch for persons with disabilities belonging to the Social Welfare Centers, where she conducted individual and group sessions with the clients. She has also volunteered for six years at the psychological support network "Synypaxi," providing individual and group sessions. As part of her continuing education, she has attended numerous psychology conferences and seminars. In her private practice, she offers individual counseling and psychotherapy for adults and adolescents, as well as analytic group psychotherapies. Specifically, she provides specialized interventions for the treatment of panic attacks, anxiety, obsessive-compulsive disorder, specific phobias, depression, post-traumatic stress, as well as for improving interpersonal relationships.

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Athanasiou Katerina Kai Synergates is a Mental Health Consultant, Systemic Psychotherapist with private practices in Ioannina and Kolonaki. Simultaneously, she is a founding member and Therapist at the Systemic Therapy and Counseling Center Ke.Sy.The.S. in Ioannina, a recognized Training Center of the E.F.T.A. She is specialized in Systemic Family and Human Systems Therapy (individuals, families, organizations) from the Society of Systemic Therapy and Human Systems Intervention. Additionally, she has specialized in Neuro-Linguistic Programming at Reframe Greece and has attended numerous trainings in Systemic Thinking & Coaching. She is a member of the HEAP (Hellas Employee Assistance Programs) network, a regular member of EFTA (European Family Therapist Association), and a member of the European and Hellenic Counseling Association. She works as a Systemic Coach and Mindset Motivator, with expertise in Family Businesses, work-related stress, and guiding Executives and Entrepreneurs in their personal development and fulfillment of their vision. Her focus areas include: management and improvement of quality of life and well-being (Weight Management Groups), anxiety management for employees and others, life change management, depression, life meaning, conscious separation from marriage or relationships, empowerment for achieving relationship or professional success, family conflicts and creating new family goals, support and empowerment for Entrepreneurs, Business Executives and teams interested in developing themselves, their teams, and consequently their businesses, Family Businesses and succession management issues, conflicts with relatives, single parents dealing with partner and child management issues, etc. Finally, she contributes articles to magazines such as Psychology Now, Alternative Action, Epixeiro, Metalogos, and regularly participates in conferences and seminars.

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Videnmaier - Zink Evgenia is a Systemic Family Psychotherapist and Mental Health Counselor trained in Berlin and is the creator of Mindwisespace. She lives and works in Budapest, is a certified PCC Life Coach, and specializes in Mindfulness CBT (MiCBT). Additionally, she is a member of the EMCC European Mentoring and Coaching Council and the German DGSF.

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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.

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