Katerina Petropoulou
Clinical Psychologist
Verified by It's Complicated
Available for new clients
As a clinical psychologist offering therapy in English and Greek, I help individuals navigate emotional challenges, anxiety, and relational patterns with compassion and psychological depth.
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Usually responds within 2 hours
About me
I am a psychologist with a Bachelor’s degree from the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and a Master of Science in Clinical Psychology from Leiden University in the Netherlands, where I graduated with honors. My clinical training focused on psychotherapy under supervision, supporting university students experiencing anxiety, trauma, and relational difficulties.
My professional path has been shaped by both academic research and real-world practice. My master’s research explored how eye contact between adolescents and parents relates to depression and self-esteem, deepening my understanding of how emotional connection and communication affect mental well-being. Alongside my studies, I volunteered with The Smile of the Child and Milamou.gr, providing emotional support to individuals and children in need.
These experiences — across cultures, communities, and therapeutic settings, have taught me that healing often begins in spaces of empathy and curiosity. My goal as a therapist is to help you feel understood, safe, and empowered to move toward greater emotional balance and authenticity.
My professional path has been shaped by both academic research and real-world practice. My master’s research explored how eye contact between adolescents and parents relates to depression and self-esteem, deepening my understanding of how emotional connection and communication affect mental well-being. Alongside my studies, I volunteered with The Smile of the Child and Milamou.gr, providing emotional support to individuals and children in need.
These experiences — across cultures, communities, and therapeutic settings, have taught me that healing often begins in spaces of empathy and curiosity. My goal as a therapist is to help you feel understood, safe, and empowered to move toward greater emotional balance and authenticity.
I speak:
EnglishGreek
Location:
Athens, Greece
Approach
Treatment Approaches
CBT: Cognitive behavioral therapyRecommended for those looking for practical support and accountability to change unhelpful thinking and behaviors.
Clinical psychologyRecommended for those who need help with diagnosing and treating more complex mental health issues, often involving assessments and evidence-based treatments.
Psychodynamic therapyRecommended for those looking to explore their emotions deeply and understand how past experiences shape their present life.
My therapeutic approach is integrative and evidence-based, grounded in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and complemented by Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and psychodynamic principles. I see therapy as a collaborative process where structure meets emotional depth, a space to understand yourself more fully, develop new coping tools, and reconnect with what feels meaningful.
I work with empathy and authenticity, helping clients explore the patterns that keep them stuck and the emotions that need space to be felt. Together, we work at a pace that feels right for you, balancing insight with practical strategies to support self-understanding, resilience, and emotional regulation.
I work with empathy and authenticity, helping clients explore the patterns that keep them stuck and the emotions that need space to be felt. Together, we work at a pace that feels right for you, balancing insight with practical strategies to support self-understanding, resilience, and emotional regulation.
Experience
Freelance Psychologist – Online Practice
Providing psychotherapy and psychological support to adults and young adults from diverse cultural backgrounds, integrating CBT and emotion-focused principles.
Clinical Psychology Intern – Leiden University (The Netherlands)
Engaged in supervised clinical work with university students, using CBT, EFT, and ACT-based approaches.
Volunteer Psychologist at Milamou.gr (Athens, Greece)
Offering free psychological support to individuals facing stress, emotional challenges, and life transitions.
Psychologist Intern – Second Chance School (Kalamata, Greece)
Facilitated individual and group sessions with adult learners; led workshops on emotional regulation and resilience.
Volunteer – The Smile of the Child (Athens, Greece)
Provided emotional support to children under protective care in hospital settings.
Providing psychotherapy and psychological support to adults and young adults from diverse cultural backgrounds, integrating CBT and emotion-focused principles.
Clinical Psychology Intern – Leiden University (The Netherlands)
Engaged in supervised clinical work with university students, using CBT, EFT, and ACT-based approaches.
Volunteer Psychologist at Milamou.gr (Athens, Greece)
Offering free psychological support to individuals facing stress, emotional challenges, and life transitions.
Psychologist Intern – Second Chance School (Kalamata, Greece)
Facilitated individual and group sessions with adult learners; led workshops on emotional regulation and resilience.
Volunteer – The Smile of the Child (Athens, Greece)
Provided emotional support to children under protective care in hospital settings.
Education
Postgraduate training in Cognitive and Behavioral Therapy
MSc Clinical Psychology, Leiden University, The Netherlands — Graduated with honors
BSc Psychology, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Greece — Graduated with honors
MSc Clinical Psychology, Leiden University, The Netherlands — Graduated with honors
BSc Psychology, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Greece — Graduated with honors
Services
Individual Session
€50 • 1 hr • Online & Text
Insurances
Private Pay
Usually responds within 2 hours
Next available: Mar 13