Qualifications & Experience

Academic Background

BSc in Sociology – Department of Sociology, University of the Aegean (2000–2005)
MSc in Psychology of Child Development
ICPS College & University of Central Lancashire, UK | 2013–2015
MSc in Forensic Psychiatry – Department of Forensic Psychiatry, School of Medicine, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens (NKUA) | 2016–2019
BSc in Psychology (currently studying)
ICPS College & University of Central Lancashire, UK | 2024–2027

Postgraduate Diploma & Postgraduate Certificate in Person-Centred Counselling & Psychotherapy
ICPS & University of Strathclyde, UK | 2008–2011
Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT)
ICPS, Athens | 2012–2013
Training in Biosynthesis – Somatic Psychotherapy
Biosynthesis Institute / Hellenic Centre for Biosynthesis | 2019–2021
Training in Systemic Counselling & Systemic Constellations
E.I.S.A. | 2022–2023

Clinical Psychology of Children & Adolescents
Centre of Continuing Education and Lifelong Learning (KEDIVIM), National and Kapodistrian University of Athens (NKUA) | 2021–2022
Panic Attacks: Theoretical Framework & Clinical Management
KEDIVIM, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens (NKUA) | 2023

Private Practice | 2015–Present
Providing psychotherapy to children, adolescents and adults, as well as parent counselling.
School-based Psychological Support | 2016–2020
3-4-5 British Nursery School, Glyfada
Psychoeducational programmes, child development, parent counselling and teacher supervision
Professional Collaborations & Organisations | 2015–Present
"The Smile of the Child"
Child protection, family support and services for children and adolescents.
Paidopoli “Agios Andreas”
Residential child protection and support for children and adolescents.
XEN Greece – Parent Support Centre
Women’s voluntary organisation providing support and services for women, children and families. Voluntary Work
Mazi gia to Paidi | 2015–2016
Child protection and support for children and families.
NOESI.GR – Digital Support | 2020
Information and support for children and families affected by autism and other disabilities.

Practical Training

Rotational field placement and case analysis across the specialized structures of the forensic psychiatric system (February 2017 – February 2018):

University Clinics & Healthcare Structures: Korydallos Prison Psychiatric Hospital (K.P.P.H.) & Special Outpatient Clinics of Forensic Psychiatry and Psychogeriatrics (2nd Dept. of Psychiatry, NKUA at "Attikon" University General Hospital).
Correctional Facilities: Korydallos Prison · Avlona Special Juvenile Detention Centre (E.K.K.N.A.).
Forensic & Judicial Authorities: NKUA School of Medicine Dept. of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology · Courts of Law / Courts of Appeal
Social Care & Reintegration: “The Smile of the Child” (Headquarters, Child Psychiatry Clinic, Care Homes) · Epanodos · KETHEA (Family & Reintegration Centers) · OKANA (Addiction Unit in collaboration with "Attikon" Hospital)

Exarchou, O., Lytra, A., Bismpiki, E., Siganaki, E., Spyridonos, E., et al.
“Youth Exposure to Community Violence,” 11th Panhellenic Congress of Child Psychiatry.
Spyridonos, E. “Creating a Sense of Safety with a Bereaved Family,” 2nd Panhellenic Conference Approaching Loss.