Giannikou Sofia is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist providing online sessions. She holds a degree in Psychology from the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and is currently training in Systemic - Existential Psychotherapy. She is attending the postgraduate program "Clinical Mental Health" at Aristotle University of Thessaloniki. Additionally, she has received Certification in Applied Counseling, Mental Health, Recovery, and Community Integration from the World Health Organization and a Training Certification in Introduction to Statistical Data Analysis (SPSS). She has also been trained as a Counselor in Prevention and Support in cases of Gender-Based Violence at Work and in the Assessment of Suicidality and Suicide Risk. She has attended numerous seminars (“Elements of Clinical Psychiatry,” “Cognitive Functions and Mental Empowerment,” “Crisis Interventions and Mental Health First Aid,” “Counseling and Career Guidance,” “Conflict Management in the Workplace"). She is trained in administering and evaluating cognitive functions using scales such as MoCA (Montreal Cognitive Assessment) and ECAS (Edinburgh Cognitive and Behavioural ALS Screen). She has conducted Psychoeducations on Conflict Management in the Workplace, Systems That Shape Us, Losses and Transitions as Existential Development. She has volunteered in Mental Health and the psychosocial support telephone line 10306.
She handles a wide range of cases, always prioritizing the best possible care for each individual seeking support. She possesses particular expertise in Systemic - Existential Psychotherapy, Anxiety and Stress Management, Psychoses, Trauma, and Psychoeducation.