Katerina Saratsioti

Many of us live with the effects of complex and developmental trauma without even realizing it. These early experiences—often involving emotional neglect, inconsistent caregiving, or unmet attachment needs—can deeply shape how we relate to ourselves and others. Over time, they may manifest as anxiety, chronic self-doubt, difficulty setting boundaries, shame, or a persistent sense of being “not quite right.” Rather than one single traumatic event, developmental trauma is often subtle and relational, leaving behind patterns that live in the body and nervous system. These patterns can continue to play out in adulthood, impacting our relationships, our ability to feel safe and connected, and our overall sense of well-being. NARM (NeuroAffective Relational Model) therapy offers a deeply respectful and effective way of working with these complex patterns. Instead of focusing solely on past events, NARM invites us into the present moment to notice how adaptive survival strategies—once necessary for protection—may now be limiting our capacity for connection, vitality, and self-expression. By helping regulate the nervous system and bring awareness to the underlying patterns of disconnection, NARM supports clients in reconnecting with their authentic self. It offers a clear path toward healing that is not about fixing what’s broken, but about rediscovering the innate wholeness that has always been there, just waiting to be reclaimed. My approach is also rooted in integrative, humanistic, and relational psychotherapy. I believe therapy should be a collaborative and compassionate space, where you feel truly seen, heard, and met with curiosity rather than judgment. In a world that often asks us to push through or numb out, this work offers a chance to slow down and turn inward. Humanistic and relational therapy honours the full spectrum of your experience—emotional, somatic, relational, and existential. Together, we explore what it means to be human in a complex world, and how to live with greater self-acceptance, freedom, and connection to others. Whether you’re navigating trauma, life transitions, or simply feeling stuck, this work can support you in moving toward a more integrated and meaningful life. In my work with couples, I draw on Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), an evidence-based approach that helps partners understand and transform the emotional patterns that create distance or conflict. The focus is on rebuilding a sense of safety, trust, and emotional connection. Together, we explore how each partner’s attachment needs and reactions shape the relationship dynamic, and we work toward new ways of communicating that foster closeness, understanding, and mutual support. As an Integrative Therapist specialising in complex and developmental trauma, I offer a safe, compassionate, and non-judgmental space where clients are invited to explore, at their own pace, what may be getting in the way of reconnecting with their authentic selves. My approach is non-pathologizing and rooted in deep respect for each person’s inner wisdom and capacity for growth. Together, we gently uncover the patterns that once served a protective purpose but may now be limiting connection, vitality, or self-trust. I engage with clients on an equal footing—with mindfulness, curiosity, and a sincere open-heartedness. The work is relational and embodied, yet always attuned to the client's nervous system and emotional capacity, so that the process remains supportive and not overwhelming. I trust in each person’s innate ability to heal and learn new ways of relating to themselves and others—ways that can foster greater connection, resilience, and fulfillment in their lives. “The spontaneous movement towards connection, health and aliveness is the driving force in all of us. No matter how withdrawn and isolated we have become, or how serious the trauma we have experienced, on the deepest level, just as a plant spontaneously moves toward sunlight, there is in each of us an impulse moving towards connection and healing.” Laurence Heller, PhD/Aline LaPierre Psych.D.

> Psychotherapist at Private Practice, Athens, Greece February 2022 — Present > Teaching Assistant at NARM® Training, France December 2024 - March 2026 > Mental Health Counselor at Private Practice, Athens, Greece January 2017 — February 2022 >Volunteer Mental Health Counselor at Syniparxi - Network for Social Solidarity, Athens, Greece March 2016 — September 2018

Member of the European Association for Psychotherapy (EAP) > NARM® Masterclass, Cologne, Germany, September 2025 - May 2026 > Level 3 NARM® Masters Training: The Transformative Process of Intersubjectivity CERTIFICATE, COMPLEX TRAUMA TRAINING CENTER, Online March 2024 — November 2024 > Neuroaffective Relational Model for Complex and Developmental Trauma Certificate, NARM® GREECE, Athens, Greece October 2020 — September 2022 > European Certificate of Psychotherapy, Athens Synthesis Center, Athens, Greece September 2016 — February 2022 > Diploma in Integrative Counselling, Athens Synthesis Center – COSCA, Athens, Greece September 2014 — June 2016 Additional Training > Externship in Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy, EFT, Greece March 2022 > Attachment Parenting for Professionals, Attachment Parenting Hellas June 2022