Maria Markoulaki
Psychologist
Verified by It's Complicated
Available for new clients
As a therapist trained in Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy and Systemic Therapy, my aim is to empower you to uncover insights, develop coping strategies, and build resilience in the face of life's challenges.
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At a glance
€50 per session
Marousi, GreeceAvailable in-person and onlineExperienced on It's Complicated870+ sessions on It's Complicated
Offers free 15 minute introductory callThis provider offers a free introductory call
Your story is important.Feel free to contact me here if you feel that we could be a good fit.
Usually responds within 8 hours
About me
Hi! I'm Maria
I work as a psychotherapist, providing a warm and non-judgmental space where you can explore your thoughts, feelings, and experiences. Different experiences with adults and teenagers have shaped the work I do today and I continually seek out opportunities for further training and education in order to stay updated with the latest advancements in my field.
My therapeutic style has been formed based on my education and training courses in Systemic Therapy and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, as well as through personal and professional experience. My aim is to empower you to uncover insights, develop coping strategies, and build resilience in the face of life's challenges.
In therapy, we focus on identifying which situations in our lives are within our control to change and which are not. In the first case, therapy helps in processing the change, adressing the fear and the desire in the situation and taking the necessary steps. In the second case, we work on processing the impact of it on us, identifying our coping strategies that we use, and finally shift our attitude towards them.
I work with people who face anxiety, social anxiety, depression, adjustment to life difficulties, relationship issues and people who suffer from migraines.
To make therapy more accessible, I offer low-cost sessions for individuals facing financial difficulties. Please feel free to reach out to discuss a fee that works for you.
You can email me at mariamarkulaki@gmail.com, or give me a ring on +306947230809.
Η προσέγγισή μου έχει διαμορφωθεί τόσο από τις σπουδές και τις εκπαιδεύσεις μου στη Συστημική Θεραπεία, την Αφηγηματική και τη Γνωσιακή Συμπεριφορική Θεραπεία (CBT), όσο και από την προσωπική και επαγγελματική μου εμπειρία. Κάποιοι από τους σκοπούς τη θεραπείας θα έλεγα πως είναι να ανακαλύψει κανείς νέες οπτικές,νέες στρατηγικές αντιμετώπισης των δυσκολιών και να γνωρίσει καλά τους τρόπους με τους οποίους δρα και σκέφτεται, τους προστατευτικούς μηχανισμούς που χρησιμοποιεί και το πώς σχετίζεται με τους γύρω του.
Στη θεραπεία, εστιάζουμε στο να αναγνωρίσουμε ποιες καταστάσεις στη ζωή μας μπορούμε να αλλάξουμε και ποιες όχι. Στην πρώτη περίπτωση, δουλεύουμε μαζί την επεξεργασία της αλλαγής, την αντιμετώπιση του φόβου και της επιθυμίας που εμπλέκονται, και τα βήματα που χρειάζεται να γίνουν. Στη δεύτερη περίπτωση, επικεντρωνόμαστε στο πώς μας επηρεάζει η κατάσταση, στις στρατηγικές που ήδη χρησιμοποιούμε για να την αντέξουμε, και σε έναν πιθανό νέο τρόπο στάσης απέναντί της.
Για να είναι η θεραπεία πιο προσιτή, προσφέρω συνεδρίες χαμηλού κόστους σε άτομα που αντιμετωπίζουν οικονομικές δυσκολίες. Μη διστάσετε να επικοινωνήσετε μαζί μου για να βρούμε μια λύση που να ταιριάζει στη δική σας δυνατότητα.
Μπορείτε να μου στείλετε email στο mariamarkulaki@gmail.com
ή να επικοινωνήσετε τηλεφωνικά στο +30 6947 230809.
I speak:
EnglishGreek
Location:
Marousi, Greece
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Approach
Treatment Approaches
CBT: Cognitive behavioral therapyRecommended for those looking for practical support and accountability to change unhelpful thinking and behaviors.
Narrative therapyRecommended for those who want to rewrite the way they view their life story and feel more empowered in their personal journey.
Systemic ApproachRecommended for those who want to look at how different systems—like family, work, or society—affect their behavior and relationships.
As a psychotherapist, I integrate Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and systemic therapy to provide a comprehensive approach to mental health and well-being.
At the beginning, we utilize the CBT framework to identify and understand the connection between your thoughts, emotions, and behaviors. This often involves working with the CBT table, a structured tool that helps you Identify specific thoughts and beliefs that influence your feelings and actions
Beyond the individual focus, systemic therapy explores the intricate ways we connect with others, recognizing that our relationships and social contexts significantly influence our mental health. In therapy, we delve into:
The dynamics of your current relationships and how they affect your well-being.
Patterns of interaction within your family and social circles.
The ways in which your early experiences and family of origin shape your current relationships and behaviors.
In our sessions, we bridge the gap between past experiences and present behaviors. We explore how your childhood patterns of thought and behavior influence your current ways of thinking and interacting.
We work towards making the unknown known, empowering you to break free from limiting patterns and achieve a more fulfilling and connected life.
Experience
9 years in practice870+ sessions on It's Complicated
2024-today Psychotherapist at Human Place- Mental Health Prevention &
Promotion Centre
2024-today Psychologist at Médecins du Monde
2018-today Psychotherapist with private practice for adults and adolescents
2020-2021 Psychologist at Institute of Child Mental Health Care (EKEPSYE)
2016-2018 Center for Social Welfare of the Region of Central Macedonia,
Rehabilitation Center for Children with Disabilities
Education
2024-today International Postgraduate Program in Counseling and
Psychotherapy: Systemic, Narrative and Collaborative-Dialogical
approach -National and Kapodistrian University of Athens (EKPA).
2020-2022 Training in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy at University Mental
Health Research Institute (UMHRI)
2019-2021 MSc in Health Promotion and Health Education- National and
Kapodistrian University of Athens (EKPA).
2017-2019 Training in Systemic Therapy at Athenian Institute of Anthropos
2013-1018 Bsc in Psychology -Aristotle University of Thessaloniki
Services
Intro Call
Free • 15 min • Online & In-person
Individual Session
€50 • 50 min • Online & In-person
Insurances
Private PayPrivate Insurance
At a glance
€50 per session
Marousi, GreeceAvailable in-person and onlineExperienced on It's Complicated870+ sessions on It's Complicated
Offers free 15 minute introductory callThis provider offers a free introductory call
Your story is important.Feel free to contact me here if you feel that we could be a good fit.
Usually responds within 8 hours
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My publications
Parental Emotion Socialization and Psychosocial Adjustment of Middle Childhood Children in GreecePergamos
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