Marianna Kotzamani
Counsellor
Available for new clients
Thank you for being here. If you’re curious whether we’d be a good fit, feel free to message me and book a free introductory session. It’s a relaxed space to get to know each other and see what you need most right now.
I specialise in:
At a glance
€50 per session
Athens, GreeceAvailable online onlyLast active
Experienced on It's ComplicatedOver 1 year and 330+ sessions on It's Complicated
Offers free 15 minute introductory callThis provider offers a free introductory call
Usually responds within 12 hours
About me
My path to becoming a psychologist wasn’t straightforward. I first studied History and Archaeology, but something felt off. I was drawn less to the past itself and more to the stories of people behind it. That realization led me to psychology, and eventually to building a life and career around understanding the human experience in all its complexity.
I know what it’s like to feel uncertain about your direction and to make difficult choices without much support. Those experiences shaped the way I work today: with honesty, warmth, and deep respect for how hard it can be to change. My goal is to create a space where you can explore what’s been weighing on you, find your own voice, and start building a life that feels aligned with who you are.
In our sessions, I blend structured methods from Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy with a more personal, exploratory approach, so you can both understand why things feel the way they do and learn how to move through them.
If you’re curious about what this process might look like for you, I invite you to message me or book a free introductory session. Let’s see what you need most right now.
I know what it’s like to feel uncertain about your direction and to make difficult choices without much support. Those experiences shaped the way I work today: with honesty, warmth, and deep respect for how hard it can be to change. My goal is to create a space where you can explore what’s been weighing on you, find your own voice, and start building a life that feels aligned with who you are.
In our sessions, I blend structured methods from Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy with a more personal, exploratory approach, so you can both understand why things feel the way they do and learn how to move through them.
If you’re curious about what this process might look like for you, I invite you to message me or book a free introductory session. Let’s see what you need most right now.
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.
CounsellingRecommended for those who want to talk through their emotional challenges with a professional in a safe, supportive environment.
What’s Happening Between Us Right Now?
One of my guiding philosophies in therapy is inspired by the work of Irvin Yalom, who believes that the relationship between therapist and client isn’t just a tool for the work—it is the work. This relationship serves as a living example of how you engage with others in your life.
Let me share how this might look in our sessions and your everyday life. I will use some interesting examples inspired by Yalom’s work. You may find yourself sitting quietly in a session, unsure of what to say next. In that case, I might say: “I notice you’ve been quiet for some time. I am wondering if there’s something you’re holding back". This kind of moment isn’t just about the silence— do you sit silently in other rooms too? What does that say about you? Does it reflect uncertainty, or how you connect with others outside the therapy room?
Using the here-and-now approach, we can assume that if certain patterns of behavior come up in therapy, such as seeking reassurance, holding back, or feeling unseen, they’re likely showing up elsewhere in your life too. By working through them together, you can build deeper, more fulfilling connections.
What can you expect from each session?
-Sessions 1–4: Building the Foundation
The first two to four sessions will be intake sessions, where we explore your current concerns and prior experiences as well as how (and if) I can help you.
-Sessions 5–10: Deepening Our Connection
We’ll focus on understanding your concerns more thoroughly and working on them.
Selection Criteria
1. You are able to meet once per week. Regular, consistent sessions tend to support greater progress. If financial concerns are a barrier, fee reductions may be available.
2. I do not have the resources to help clients who experience suicidal thoughts, self-harm, psychosis or addiction.
One of my guiding philosophies in therapy is inspired by the work of Irvin Yalom, who believes that the relationship between therapist and client isn’t just a tool for the work—it is the work. This relationship serves as a living example of how you engage with others in your life.
Let me share how this might look in our sessions and your everyday life. I will use some interesting examples inspired by Yalom’s work. You may find yourself sitting quietly in a session, unsure of what to say next. In that case, I might say: “I notice you’ve been quiet for some time. I am wondering if there’s something you’re holding back". This kind of moment isn’t just about the silence— do you sit silently in other rooms too? What does that say about you? Does it reflect uncertainty, or how you connect with others outside the therapy room?
Using the here-and-now approach, we can assume that if certain patterns of behavior come up in therapy, such as seeking reassurance, holding back, or feeling unseen, they’re likely showing up elsewhere in your life too. By working through them together, you can build deeper, more fulfilling connections.
What can you expect from each session?
-Sessions 1–4: Building the Foundation
The first two to four sessions will be intake sessions, where we explore your current concerns and prior experiences as well as how (and if) I can help you.
-Sessions 5–10: Deepening Our Connection
We’ll focus on understanding your concerns more thoroughly and working on them.
Selection Criteria
1. You are able to meet once per week. Regular, consistent sessions tend to support greater progress. If financial concerns are a barrier, fee reductions may be available.
2. I do not have the resources to help clients who experience suicidal thoughts, self-harm, psychosis or addiction.
Experience
2 years in practice330+ sessions on It's ComplicatedOver 1 year at It's Complicated
Private Psychologist - It's Complicated
Online, September 2024 - present
Psychologist (Intern) - Bipolar Lab
Greece, October 2023 - present ◎ Clinical assessments and counselling to individuals with mood disorders Theotokos
Psychologist (Intern) - Theotokos Foundation (special needs school)
Greece (online setting), May-July 2024 ◎ Psychosocial and IQ (WAIS-IV) assessments -- Managed classrooms, supporting teachers with educational activities
Psychologist - Pet Partners of Hellas
Greece, November 2023 - present ◎ Pet-asssited therapy with individuals with
developmental disorders
Online, September 2024 - present
Psychologist (Intern) - Bipolar Lab
Greece, October 2023 - present ◎ Clinical assessments and counselling to individuals with mood disorders Theotokos
Psychologist (Intern) - Theotokos Foundation (special needs school)
Greece (online setting), May-July 2024 ◎ Psychosocial and IQ (WAIS-IV) assessments -- Managed classrooms, supporting teachers with educational activities
Psychologist - Pet Partners of Hellas
Greece, November 2023 - present ◎ Pet-asssited therapy with individuals with
developmental disorders
Education
Daseinanalysis Seminar - The European Centre for Heidegger Studies
Online, January 2025 - present
Cognitive Behavioural Training - Bipolar Lab
Greece, January 2024 - present
Clinical Psychology Master - Erasmus University Rotterdam
the Netherlands, 2021 - 2022 (average grade: 8.2)
Psychology Bachelor - Erasmus University Rotterdam
the Netherlands, 2018 - 2021
Online, January 2025 - present
Cognitive Behavioural Training - Bipolar Lab
Greece, January 2024 - present
Clinical Psychology Master - Erasmus University Rotterdam
the Netherlands, 2021 - 2022 (average grade: 8.2)
Psychology Bachelor - Erasmus University Rotterdam
the Netherlands, 2018 - 2021
Services
Intro Call
Free • 15 min • Online
Individual Session
€50 • 45 min • Online
Insurances
Reimbursement
At a glance
€50 per session
Athens, GreeceAvailable online onlyLast active
Experienced on It's ComplicatedOver 1 year and 330+ sessions on It's Complicated
Offers free 15 minute introductory callThis provider offers a free introductory call
Usually responds within 12 hours
Explore more
My publications
On a Scale From “Tom” to “Jerry,” What Is Your Personality Like?Frontier for Yound Minds
Next available: May 24