Dimitris Kotrotsios
Counsellor
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Dimitris Kotrotsios is a licensed psychologist dedicated to helping and supporting adolescents and adults in the development of their mental well-being. He has been living and working in Ioannina for the last few years, where he comes from. Having graduated from the Department of Psychology at the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, building on this, he went on to obtain a Master's degree in Clinical Mental Health from the Department of Medicine at the same university, delving into the complexities of mental health and therapeutic approaches. At the same time , she specializes in Cognitive Behavioral Psychotherapy (CBT) at the Hellenic Society for Behavioral Research, according to the criteria of the European Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies (EABCT), gaining valuable skills to deal with a wide range of psychological problems. In his involvement in the mental health field to date, he has been active in working with vulnerable populations of adolescents and adults where he has provided psycho-educational interventions, counselling and individual psychotherapy sessions to address a range of developmental and emotional difficulties. In addition, as part of her lifelong training in the discipline, she has attended and completed several lifelong training programs. More specifically, she has specialized in "Mental Health: Traumatic Events & Managing Loss/Grief ", enabling him to skillfully handle trauma-related issues, loss and post-traumatic stress, and in "Psychoeducation and Behavioural Family Therapy/CBT Family Therapy". He has also participated in various projects within European programmes (Oslo, Valencia, Marrakech) on topics related to the promotion of mental health and the prevention of phenomena such as discrimination, violence, marginalisation and stigmatisation. Currently, he is expanding his services as a private practitioner, offering online sessions in Greek and English to adolescents and adults.
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"I'm Dimitris, a clinical psychologist employing a comprehensive toolkit to empower individuals in navigating life's complexities. My primary approach, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), rooted in scientific research, equips you with specific skills to address challenges like anxiety, depression, social phobias, eating disorders, sleeping problems, trauma-related situations, OCD, relationships, and professional obstacles. In general, CBT holds that the way we perceive events affects our emotions and behaviour. CBT aims to help people identify negative thoughts and beliefs that may be causing them distress or difficulties, and then develop new, healthier thoughts and behaviours. Therapists who use CBT work with their clients to analyze the negative thoughts and behaviors that are affecting them and develop strategies for dealing with them. The goal is to improve the individual's mental health and provide them with tools to manage their challenges in the future. Additionally, I integrate Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Mindfulness, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Compassion Focused Therapy, and various techniques from other modalities. I'm dedicated to creating a safe and inclusive space where nobody has to feel alone in facing life's challenges. I'm driven by the profound importance of helping people find their voice, connect with their inner strength, and lead happier, healthier lives. My mission is to guide you towards emotional regulation and overall well-being. Contact me to embark on a transformative journey towards a more balanced and joyful life."
