Sofia Protopapa
Counsellor & Supervisor
Verified by It's Complicated
Available for new clients
A Clinical Mental Health Counselor, Supervisor, Career Counselor. I support Greek expats with stress, burnout, social anxiety, public speaking anxiety. I supervise therapists
I specialize in:
At a glance
Last active
Experienced on It's ComplicatedAbout 2 years on It's Complicated
Note from SofiaClients experiencing burnout or problems in relationships, complex trauma, interested in EMDR therapy
Usually responds within 2 hours
About me
I am a Clinical Mental Health Counselor, a Certified Supervision Professional and a career counselor with more than ten years’ experience in individual and group counseling. In sessions, I create a safe environment so you can express yourself while working with challenges as overthinking, relationship issues, social anxiety, burnout, public speaking anxiety, anger or low self-esteem. Our common goal is to find inner balance and feel empowered.
I speak:
EnglishGreek
Location:
Voula, Greece
Approach
Treatment Approaches
CBT: Cognitive behavioral therapyRecommended for those looking for practical support and accountability to change unhelpful thinking and behaviors.
EMDRRecommended for those dealing with trauma who want to process painful memories in a structured way to reduce their emotional impact.
Group therapyRecommended for those who want to work through their challenges in a supportive group setting and learn from others who share similar experiences.
I am a Cognitive Behavioral Therapist and combine with mindfulenss and EMDR. I believe in the power of the self and the inner resources you have that support you to manage challenges. During our sessions, we will work together towards your goals for growth and well-being.
Experience
10 years in practiceAbout 2 years at It's Complicated
2015- Today, Private practice, online and face-to-face in Athens and Europe
Sep’21- Today, Associate Faculty, Clinical supervisor Graduate School, Department of Psychology, Deree- The American College of Greece, Aghia Paraskevi, Greece
2016 - Today, Trainer and Speaker, Hellas Employee Assistance Programs, Athens, Greece
2012 - 2019, Mentoring consultant, University of Ioannina, Ioannina, Greece
Sep’21- Today, Associate Faculty, Clinical supervisor Graduate School, Department of Psychology, Deree- The American College of Greece, Aghia Paraskevi, Greece
2016 - Today, Trainer and Speaker, Hellas Employee Assistance Programs, Athens, Greece
2012 - 2019, Mentoring consultant, University of Ioannina, Ioannina, Greece
Education
2017 – 2021, MSc, Psychology/ Clinical Mental Health Counseling, Hellenic American University, Nashua, NH, USA
2024, Certificate in Traumatic Stress Studies, Trauma Research Foundation, USA
Dec'2023, EMDR for complex trauma, TACT Hellas
March-June 2023, Working with Psychological Trauma, TACT Hellas
2023, Certified Clinical Trauma Professional Level 2 (Complex Trauma), Evergreen Certifications
2022, Certified Clinical Trauma Professional, Evergreen Certifications
02/2022-07/2022, Certified Supervision Professional/ CSP, National Board of Certified Counsellors, USA
05/2015 - 11/2015, Global Career Development Facilitator/ GCDF, National Board of Certified Counsellors, USA
12/2012 - 05/2013, Advanced Diploma in Personal and Executive Coaching, Kingstown College, Ireland
08/2012, Certificate of Practitioner for REALISE2 strengths-based test, Centre for Applied Positive Psychology, UK
2006 – 2012, Doctorate, Social Sciences, University of Leicester, Leicester, UK
2001 - 2002, MA, Industrial/Organizational Psychology, University of New Haven, Connecticut, USA
1999 – 2000, MA, Mediterranean Studies, King’s College London, UK
1995 – 1999, BA, History, Deree, The American College of Greece
2024, Certificate in Traumatic Stress Studies, Trauma Research Foundation, USA
Dec'2023, EMDR for complex trauma, TACT Hellas
March-June 2023, Working with Psychological Trauma, TACT Hellas
2023, Certified Clinical Trauma Professional Level 2 (Complex Trauma), Evergreen Certifications
2022, Certified Clinical Trauma Professional, Evergreen Certifications
02/2022-07/2022, Certified Supervision Professional/ CSP, National Board of Certified Counsellors, USA
05/2015 - 11/2015, Global Career Development Facilitator/ GCDF, National Board of Certified Counsellors, USA
12/2012 - 05/2013, Advanced Diploma in Personal and Executive Coaching, Kingstown College, Ireland
08/2012, Certificate of Practitioner for REALISE2 strengths-based test, Centre for Applied Positive Psychology, UK
2006 – 2012, Doctorate, Social Sciences, University of Leicester, Leicester, UK
2001 - 2002, MA, Industrial/Organizational Psychology, University of New Haven, Connecticut, USA
1999 – 2000, MA, Mediterranean Studies, King’s College London, UK
1995 – 1999, BA, History, Deree, The American College of Greece
Services
Individual Session
€50 • 50 min • Online
Insurances
Private Pay
At a glance
Last active
Experienced on It's ComplicatedAbout 2 years on It's Complicated
Note from SofiaClients experiencing burnout or problems in relationships, complex trauma, interested in EMDR therapy
Usually responds within 2 hours
Next available: Mar 17