Psychotherapy

Psychotherapy is a process of self-healing which is achieved through the relationship that develops with the therapist (therapeutic relationship). The therapist provides the expertise and the emotional presence needed to guide the client in this process.

The therapeutic relationship creates the climate of trust and security required for the individual to open the door to their emotional world. Therefore, the choice of the therapist that suits you is of major importance for the success of this process.

With the aid of α skilled therapist, the client can see what lies beneath the surface –the non-obvious. They may explore unknown aspects of themselves, process experiences that have defined their personal development and discover the root causes of their issues of concern.

The processing of the material that emerges and its connection with the present, works therapeutically on the emotional, mental and physical level. It also brings about a reconstruction of the client’s personality and their attitude to life. The relationship that the person has with themselves is restored: self-esteem, self-respect, self-confidence. The deep self-awareness they acquire, make them much stronger persons, capable of dealing with adversities and daily problems in a much cooler and realistic way. Furthermore, it helps them have better relationships with other people.

Thus the person not only is exempt from the symptoms that brought them to treatment but also achieve a complete regeneration. They significantly improve the quality of their life and develop their capacity for joy and creativity.

An important clarification:

Psychotherapy is not a substitute for medical treatment provided by a healthcare professional of any specialty (including a psychiatrist). Psychotherapy works as an adjunct to the person and, where applicable, in collaboration with the client’s physician.

Psychotherapy is suitable for people who face chronic or short-term mental health issues which they cannot deal with by themselves and significantly interfere with their lives. Such issues include: anxiety, phobias, depression, relationship issues, eating disorders, addictions, panic attacks, sexual dysfunctions, psychosomatic issues, etc.

It is important to point out that nowadays these conditions are very common and met in all types of people regardless of age, socio-economic status, educational level and cognitive state.

Sufferers often believe they are "problematic" or "special" while everyone around them is "normal". They may also get used to hiding their concerns from friends and family because they are worried that others will make fun at them, will not sympathize with their feelings or consider them "crazy".

However, if one starts to share their concerns with other people, they will soon find out that their issues are quite common. So it makes sense that psychotherapy may benefit all people who seek a better quality of life, a better relationship with themselves and with other people. Regarding the "problematic" concern, clinical practice shows that people who come to therapy are usually much more sensible and well-balanced compared to other people who do not seek professional help. They are normal, emotionally sensitive and usually highly intelligent people, who face some personal challenges and simply dare to admit that they need help and seek it.

In addition to these, psychotherapy is addressed to all people who seek a better quality of life, a better relationship with themselves and with other people.

In general, psychotherapy works within a defined framework (therapeutic framework) which involves the place, time and duration of the sessions, their frequency, the therapist's fee, confidentiality and any detail around these issues. These matters are agreed from the outset of therapy to ensure unobstructed focus on the therapeutic goals. 

In my practice, I work with adults (18 years and older) and couples. 

The session is booked by phone solely by the person(s) interested in treatment. 

A. Individual treatment

The first session involves an introduction to the issues that bring you to therapy and functional details about the therapeutic process.

In the next two sessions, we clarify your requests and set some therapeutic goals and a framework to achieve them (the therapeutic framework).        *All sessions are charged

Frequency - Duration: Individual Sessions typically take place once a week for 45-50 minutes on a fixed day and time. 

Cost per individual session: €70.     (*applies for 2025)

B. Couples' treatment

Frequency - Duration: Couples' Sessions typically take place once a fortnight for 65-70 minutes on a fixed day and time.

Cost per couples' session: €100.      (*applies for 2025) 

Cancellation Policy: In order to cancel a session you need to let me know 48 hours in advance by telephone call or sms. Otherwise you bear the cost of the session [regardless of the reason for cancellation]. 

Remote sessions: In the case of online sessions, session fee is prepaid at a bank account at least 48 hours in advance. Otherwise, the framework is the same as in live sessions.

Methodology / Approach: During therapy sessions, apart from talk we employ experiential techniques from well-established therapeutic approaches such as:

• Body Psychotherapy
• Gestalt Therapy
• EMDR method 
• Positive Psychology
• Parts Work Therapy
• Internal Family Systems - IFS

Total duration of treatment varies from person to person. Each individual is unique, having their own pace of processing, assimilation and restructuring. Though there are several deviations, integrated in-depth psychotherapy lasts, on average, about 3 years. Of course, there is also the option of brief psychotherapy where the duration is determined in advance (e.g. 6 months, 1 year, etc.).

In any case, completion of treatment is mutually agreed upon between therapist and client.

If you nevertheless decide to terminate the therapy prematurely, you have every right to do so. It will however be extremely beneficial therapeutically to "close" the therapeutic relationship in person, discussing the reasons for your decision.