My name is Traianos and I specialize in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, supporting expats, students, and LGBTQIA+ community members to cultivate introspection, self-awareness, personal growth and change.
Originally from Greece but settled in the Netherlands. My professional journey has pretty much revolved around the world of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), supported by elements of Mindfulness, Solution-focused Therapy and Motivational Interviewing, which I've found to be great, evidence based tools for sparking positive change.
My professional experiences in the Netherlands and Thailand, have offered me the privilege of working with a diverse group of people like expats, international students, and LGBTQIA+ community members from all around the world. These experiences taught me the value of acknowledging and respecting different cultures and perspectives as well as fostering a safe and supportive environment for all, in order to create strong therapeutic connections. I hold these values very close to my heart.
I've had the opportunity to work with different organizations, where I've gained experience in dealing with various mental health issues like depression, generalized anxiety, social anxiety, substance abuse, self-esteem, perfectionism, procrastination and relationship difficulties to name a few.
In my approach, CBT serves as the primary approach to identify, understand and challenge negative thoughts, emotions and behaviors, their interactions and what lies at the core beneath them. However, I understand that every person's path is distinct. Hence, each session I conduct is tailored to suit the particular requirements and objectives of the individual I'm assisting.
As a professional, I'm a firm believer in the life-changing effects of therapy. My goal is to help people recognise and unlock their full potential and live their best lives. To ensure we are a good fit, I offer a free 30-minute consultation to explore how we might work together.
Psychologist at ''It's Complicated'' 2023-Present day Psychologist at ''Expat Psychology'' (private practice) in Amsterdam - 2023 Psychologist at ''Hope Rehab'' (rehabilitation clinic) in Thailand - 2022 Psychologist - at Clinical Skills Lab (Research at Utrecht University) in Utrecht - 2022
2024 CBT Psychotherapy training - Society for Cognitive Behavioral Studies, Athens 2021 M.Sc in Clinical Psychology - Utrecht University 2018 B.Sc in Psychology - Vrije University of Amsterdam 2011 B.Sc in International and European Studies - University of Macedonia