Hello, I am Maria Marnezou, a certified cognitive behavioral psychotherapist and clinical supervisor with main activity in the center of Athens. I provide psychological support, psychotherapy and counseling both on an individual and group level (couple, group, family therapy), in person and remotely.

Since 2021, I have been working as a lecturer in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy at the Center for Applied Psychotherapy and Counseling (KE.PSY.SY), as a supervisor of internships for psychology students in postgraduate programs and as a consultant for young psychologists and mental health professionals. I am also a regular member of the Hellenic Psychologists Association and since 2016, I have been collaborating with private institutions, within the framework of which I provide individual therapy to people with anxiety disorders and other difficulties.

I apply synthetic psychotherapy, combining elements from different psychotherapeutic approaches, such as schema therapy or trauma therapy, so that there is a meaningful intervention at all levels of human existence – intellectual, psychosomatic, emotional, behavioral and interpersonal.

At a Glance

Education & Qualifications

• Bachelor of Psychology, University of Sussex, UK
• Master of Clinical Psychology, University of Utrecht, NL
• Three-Year Master of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (Affective and Anxiety Disorders), University of Bolton, UK

Clinical Experience

• Psychologist in the Public Health System, England (inpatient care, Worthing Hospital, NHS) Psychologist, under the supervision of Clinical Psychologist Sally Stapleton at the Worthing Neuropsychiatric Unit. Clinical Therapy (Cognitive Stimulation Therapy, NICE, 2006)
• Psychologist in outpatient care for people with mental illness in the context of reintegration (Sussex Care/BASC, UK) Reintegration of people with mental illness using a person-centred approach.
• Psychologist at the Brighton Oasis Project (Brighton, UK). Co-ordinator of cognitive approach groups for drug and alcohol dependent users.
• Psychologist for children and adolescents with learning and developmental difficulties. (CMG, SUSSEX, UK)
• Researcher at the National Trauma Centre (Arq, Centrum 45, NL) Visual Literacy and Multimodality in research on Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder and Moral Dilemma.
• Psychologist at the Child and Adolescent Unit at the Hellenic Center for Mental Health and Research (EKEPSYE)
• Psychologist at the Interdisciplinary Center of Athens (DEKA) for Children and Families
• Lecturer of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Center for Applied Psychotherapy and Counseling (KE.PSY.SY)
• Professor at the English-speaking undergraduate psychology program at the Metropolitan College
• Professor at the Greek-speaking postgraduate psychology program at the Metropolitan College
• Providing individual therapy to people with anxiety disorders and other difficulties, collaboration with private institutions and schools
• Supervisor of internships for psychology students in postgraduate programs, Center for Applied Psychotherapy and Counseling (KE.PSY.SY)
• Advisor for young psychologists and mental health professionals health
• Psychologist in outpatient care for people with mental illnesses in the context of reintegration

I would be happy to meet you in person!
 

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THERAPEUTIC FRAMEWORK

Communication for the appointment is either by phone or via platform, always subject to availability.

In the first sessions, an extensive history is taken and the therapeutic request is clarified, as well as information about the therapeutic contract (disclosure, place, time, duration, cost and frequency of sessions, as well as cancellation policy)

Evaluation Process: The evaluation of the beneficiary usually includes an initial meeting where initial information is obtained about the current situation and history. Questionnaires are sent either electronically or conducted through a clinical interview. Their content is covered by medical confidentiality and can be used exclusively for scientific purposes.

Frequency-duration: The frequency of meetings is usually once a week and lasts 50 minutes. In order for any intervention to be considered effective, it is recommended to consistently adhere to the day and time of the session.

Session cost: 55 euros
Special prices for students and the unemployed*.
ALL INSURANCE FUNDS ACCEPTED*

Remote Sessions: For online sessions, the cost is paid in advance at least two days before the scheduled session via iris or bank account.

Cancellation Policy: If, exceptionally, there are really important reasons, a session can, of course, be canceled, at least 24 hours before the scheduled time, without any financial burden. If the cancellation is made on the same day, the session is charged normally due to the time commitment.

PRIVACY REMOVAL:

Lifting of confidentiality, based on article 371/4 of the penal code, can ONLY be done in the following cases:

• Abuse of a minor
• If the patient threatens to harm himself or someone else

In any case, the therapist is obliged, based on the Code of Ethics, to inform the patient that confidentiality will be lifted.