It's Complicated
It's Complicated

Dr. Elena Bikou, Ph.D. M.Sc. GDL M.A.

Counselling Psychologist & Organisational Psychologist

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Dr. Elena Bikou is a licensed counselling and organisational psychologist, specialised in CBT, ACT, Psychodynamic and Schema therapy.

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Athens, GreeceAvailable in-person and online
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About me

I am is a licensed psychologist with a private office in Greece where I work individually with adults and adolescents. I work as a Psychologist remotely with clients in the UK, EU and the UAE.

I have many years of experience as Global Wellness & Resiliency Manager where I managed a global clinical program supporting employees on social media with a focus on prevention against Trauma and Burnout. I am also a PhD Candidate in Counselling Psychology at the University of East London where I specialise in the synthetic practices of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Psychodynamic Therapy, Schema Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Theory. I graduated from the University of Edinburgh and qualified in Organisational Psychology and Psychiatry from King's College London with training in Clinical and Organisational Psychology with a focus on clinical diagnosis, CBT, Mindfulness and workplace mental health support. During my postgraduate degree, I excelled in research into alternative therapies for the management of panic disorder. Further, she qualified as a trainee solicitor at City, University of London. Throughout my work experience she has supported a large number of clients in the treatment of psychological conditions such as depression, anxiety disorders, panic attacks, phobias, PTSD, personality disorders and addictions. More specifically, she has worked as an external collaborator with the Psychiatric Clinic of AHEPA in the diagnosis, support and treatment of acute clinical cases such as psychoses, bipolar disorder, suicidal ideation and eating disorders.As a next step in her career, she worked as a psychologist in refugee facilities of the International Organization for Migration - United Nations. She carried out psychological assessments of asylum seseekers (victims of abuse/torture, psychoses, suicidal ideation, PTSD) and conducted individual or family psychotherapy sessions for their support and treatment.

I speak:

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Location:

Neofitou Vamva 1, 106 74 Athens, Greece

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Approach

Treatment Approaches
ACT: Acceptance and commitment therapyRecommended for those who want to stop fighting negative thoughts and learn how to live with more acceptance and focus on what really matters in life.
CBT: Cognitive behavioural therapyRecommended for those looking for practical support and accountability to change unhelpful thinking and behaviors.
Schema therapyRecommended for those who want to break out of negative patterns or "schemas" that they developed early in life and keep repeating.

Welcome to a safe and supportive space where your emotions and thoughts are accepted and understood. Here, you can be yourself. As a professional psychologist, I am here to empower you by helping you discover and understand your thought, emotional, and behavioral patterns. Together, we will work to address the challenges that concern you and heal past traumatic experiences. My goal is to support you on your journey toward inner growth and psychological well-being. Together, we will create a therapeutic process that will help you find new ways to cope with challenges and achieve your personal psychological goals. Every individual is unique, and so should be the approach to therapy. I offer a personalized framework that considers your specific needs and desires. Here, you will find the support you need to discover your inner strengths, boost your self-esteem, and create a more balanced and fulfilling life. I invite you to take this important step toward self-awareness and personal growth with me. I am here to listen to you and provide you with the tools to help you live with greater peace and fulfillment. I look forward to welcoming you to a space where empathy, honesty, and respect are at the heart of our therapeutic collaboration. The need for love and understanding is deeply embedded in human nature. It is perfectly normal to seek this connection. I am here to guide you in developing this emotional connection, first with yourself and then with your loved ones.

My goal is to support you on your journey to inner growth and psychological well-being, offering tailored therapy and support that will help you discover new ways of coping with challenges and achieving your psychological goals.

Experience

8 years in practice

2018 – Present Counselling & Organisational Psychologist – ProjectYou 2023 – 2024 Global Wellbeing & Resiliency Coordinator- Majorel 2021 – 2023 Wellbeing + Resiliency Manager (EMEA) - TaskUs 2021 – 2021 Culture Transformation Officer -Eurobank 2019 – 2021 Integration Assistant Manager – IOM, UN Agency 2019 – 2019 Clinical Psychologist – IOM, UN Agency

Education

Prof.D. Professional Doctorate in Counselling Psychology, University of East London 2025 M.Sc. in Organisational Psychiatry and Psychology, King’s College London 2017 GDL in Law from City University London 2016 M.A in Psychology from University of Edinburgh 2015

Services

Individual Session

€70 50 min Online & In-person

Insurances

Private Pay
At a glance
Athens, GreeceAvailable in-person and online
Illustration of a smiling sun peeking over a cloud, symbolizing warmth and positivity for connecting with the therapist.
Usually responds within 4 hours
Next available: Jul 21