Demetris Nicolaides
Counselling Psychologist
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About me
Ever since I was young, I was curious about the diversity of people's behaviour and the different ways our mind affects our feelings and behaviour. The thirst for knowledge, the noteworthy ability to put myself to someone's shoes, the positive feedback I received from people who found solace by trusting me to share their struggles, and the higher meaning I have in life, which is to be a better version of myself every day and help others doing the same, convinced me to get into a career path that would make a difference in people’s lives.
I have experience working with people seeking support with:
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Self-image and self-esteem
- Life transitions and adjustments
- Cross-cultural issues
- Obsessive-compulsive behavior
- Trauma
- Addiction
- Anger management
- Burnout
- Relationship challenges
- Family issues
- Parenting
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Approach
I implement a wide range of evidence-based therapeutic methods to encourage self-awareness among clients and help them adopt healthier patterns of thinking, improve emotional regulation and develop personal coping strategies that bring a positive impact on feelings and behavior towards different life situations.
My therapeutic style is eclectic, utilizing various theoretical approaches such as psychodynamic, cognitive-behavioral, person-centered, and acceptance and commitment therapy, depending on the presenting problem and what works best for the client.
A key component to my practice is in developing a compassionate, authentic, and collaborative therapeutic relationship with my clients. Therapy is a safe and private place in which I will assist you in exploring the past, creating peace and meaning in the present, and hope for the future.
It is essential to keep in mind that therapy is not a magic pill or a quick fix. Therapy is a process of personal growth and change that necessitates participation and investment from both the client and therapist. But in the end, small changes add up to powerful results.
Areas of interest include anxiety, depression, life transitions and adjustments, cross-cultural issues, obsessive-compulsive behavior, trauma, addiction, anger management, burnout, relationship challenges, family issues, and parenting.
