Frequently asked questions

You don't need a serious mental health condition or a diagnosis to begin psychotherapy. It's enough to sense that something is weighing on you, keeps coming back, or is getting in the way of how you function day to day. It might be persistent anxiety, difficulties in your relationships, recurring patterns, loneliness, an ongoing unease, a period of transition (such as a loss or becoming a parent), or even a quieter but steady need to understand yourself and the way you relate to others more deeply. If the thought of therapy keeps returning to you, that in itself is often a sign that it may be worth making space for it.

The first session is an initial meeting to get to know each other and explore what brings you here. We'll talk about what is drawing you to therapy at this point in your life — the difficulties, the questions, or the changes you are hoping for — as well as anything you feel is important for me to know about you and your story. Through our conversation we'll begin to form an initial picture of your present situation, your personal history, your relationships, and the patterns that may be shaping how you experience yourself and the world around you. You don't need to have prepared or to know exactly what you want to say; we can start from wherever you are right now. The aim of the first session is not to offer quick answers or diagnoses, but to create a safe space where we can better understand your emotional needs and see whether working together feels right for you. We'll also talk through the framework of our work — the frequency of sessions, the fee, and confidentiality — so there is a clear and secure basis for the therapeutic process.

That is completely natural, and you don't need to come prepared or to know exactly what you want to say. What matters tends to surface on its own. We often begin with whatever is present in the moment: a sensation in the body, a recent experience, a thought that keeps circling, even the difficulty of speaking itself. My role is to stay alongside you so that the words can gradually be found, without pressure.

It depends on what you are bringing and on your goals. Some people benefit from a few months of work on a specific issue; others choose a deeper process of self-exploration that lasts longer. We review the length together, openly, throughout the process — and therapy comes to a close when you feel ready, and of course it can be adjusted along the way to fit your needs.

Usually once a week, on a set day and time, lasting 50 minutes. The steadiness of a regular appointment is itself part of the therapeutic process.

Yes. Everything you share in sessions is covered by professional confidentiality, in line with the psychologists' code of ethics and with the law. Exceptions apply only in the extreme circumstances defined by law — such as an immediate risk to your life or someone else's — and these are always discussed openly.

The privacy, discretion, and confidentiality of sessions are fully safeguarded and protected by the Code of Ethics of Psychologists and by the Code of Ethics & Professional Practice of the Hellenic Association of Gestalt Therapy (HAGT).

A psychiatrist is a medical doctor and can prescribe medication. As a psychologist and psychotherapist, I work therapeutically through dialogue, the therapeutic relationship, and specific methods, without medication. The two roles often work in a complementary way, and where needed I collaborate with psychiatrists, with your consent.

Gestalt psychotherapy is not built on ready-made advice or standardized exercises. Rather than telling you "what to do," we work experientially: through small "experiments" within the session — a dialogue that never happened, a sentence said in a new way, a different stance toward something old — we try out change safely, instead of only talking about it. Lived experience teaches more deeply than intellectual analysis, and whatever emerges we discover together, tailored to you. More about Gestalt psychotherapy

Current research shows that online psychotherapy is comparably effective to in-person work for most concerns. What matters most is the quality of the therapeutic relationship and the consistency of the framework. Read in depth: "Is online psychotherapy effective through a screen?"

Yes. Many people choose a flexible mix — in person when it's possible and online when it's more convenient (travel, a heavy workload, living in another city or country). What matters is keeping the framework steady and the therapeutic relationship continuous; we find the right arrangement together, depending on your needs. See how online sessions work

The fee is discussed openly in our first contact, so there are no surprises. Cancellations or changes to an appointment are free of charge as long as you let me know at least 24 hours in advance — and, of course, in the case of anything unforeseen.

Yes. I work with teenagers over 15 in individual sessions, always in collaboration with parents regarding the framework, while respecting the teenager's own confidentiality. Parent counseling is also available.