Danai Petropoulou

My work is grounded in systemic therapy, which means I see challenges not as flaws within you, but as patterns shaped by relationships, life experiences, and social contexts. Rather than asking “What’s wrong with me?”, we explore “What has happened, and how has it shaped me?” I integrate tools from different approaches such as cognitive-behavioral, narrative, and psychodynamic approaches depending on what resonates with you. Some sessions may focus on emotional processing, others on practical coping strategies, relational patterns, or meaning-making. Therapy with me is collaborative and interactive. we explore patterns, meanings, and the ways your environment and experiences influence how you feel. We think together, reflect together, and sometimes laugh together. If it feels okay for my clients, I’ll occasionally provide narrative-based homework to help deepen your insights and sustain progress between sessions, reinforcing the insights gained during our time together. Above all, I value creating a judgment-free space where you can speak openly, explore difficult emotions, and reconnect with self-acceptance and empowerment. Therapy is not about labeling, it is about understanding, strengthening, and growing in ways that feel authentic to you.

11/2020 – CURRENT - Psychologist/psychotherapist Counseling and psychotherapy, supervision 10/2022 - 3/2023 - Psychologist in Erifyli Centre for the Management of Gender Inequalities Counseling to Intimte Partner Violence survivors, experiential workshops on stereotypes and diversity, European projects 2020-2023- Psychologist at the online psychological support platform "Mila Mou" 01/2019 – 08/2019 – Person Centred Support Worker in Hestia and St. Mungo's, London, United Kingdom Individual, group and family sessions with people with long term mental health issues and complex needs (eg. substance abuse) 02/2018 – 06/2018 – Psychologist placement in the Association for Regional Developmet and Mental Health (EPAPSY) Athens, Greece

2014-2019 Psychology BSc, Panteion University, Athens, Greece 2020-2022 Addiction treatment-Addictology MSc, National and Kapodistrian University, Athens, Greece 2019-2023 Systemic Counselling and Psychotherapy , Centre of Applied Psychotherapy and Counseling (Accredited by European Family Therapy Association - EFTA) 2013-ongoing 300+ hours of additional training, seminars etc. Indicative topics: Polyamorous relationships Desire discrepancy Trauma Trans Care -Diversity New psychoactive substances Psychopathology Grief and loss Eating disorders Stress-Anxiety disorders Mood disorders etc.