Evi Messaritaki · Psychologist & Systemic Psychotherapist
Curriculum Vitae
17+ years of experience in psychology and psychotherapy, with sessions in English in Palaio Faliro, Athens, and online.
ABOUT ME
Evi Messaritaki
EXPERIENCE
- English
- Ελληνικά
- In person & online
I am a psychologist and systemic psychotherapist based in Palaio Faliro, Athens, with more than 17 years of professional experience.
I was born in Athens and studied Psychology at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. I hold a licence to practise psychology (licence no. 12468) and I have specialised in Systemic Psychotherapy.
I have further training in the assessment and treatment of sexual difficulties, and my postgraduate studies focus on Attachment Theory. I work with adults, couples and families, in English or in Greek.
EDUCATION · TRAINING
Education & training in psychotherapy
University education in psychology, a master’s degree in Attachment Studies, and specialist training in systemic psychotherapy and psychosexual difficulties. This is the foundation of Evi Messaritaki’s work as a psychologist and psychotherapist in Palaio Faliro, Athens.
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MASTER’S DEGREE · TWO YEARS
MSc Attachment Studies
University of Roehampton, London, United Kingdom
A two-year postgraduate programme at the University of Roehampton, focused on Attachment Theory.
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DEGREE · 2007
Psychology
National and Kapodistrian University of Athens
Graduated from the Department of Psychology in 2007. Her dissertation explored the relationship between parents and adolescents.
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SYSTEMIC PSYCHOTHERAPY
Systemic – Dialectic Epistemology
Athenian Institute of Anthropos (A.K.M.A.)
Training in the principles and applications of Systemic – Dialectic Epistemology, as developed by the Institute’s founders, George and Vasso Vassiliou.
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SPECIALIST TRAINING · TWO YEARS
Psychosexual disorders
University Mental Health Research Institute (E.P.I.PSY.)
Two-year training in the assessment and treatment of psychosexual disorders, in collaboration with the First Department of Psychiatry of the University of Athens.
APPROACH
A systemic–existential approach
The methods Evi Messaritaki applies in psychotherapy are clearly oriented towards a systemic–existential model. Her work is supported by ongoing training, clinical supervision and collaboration with other specialists.
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Systemic–existential model
The psychotherapeutic methods she uses follow a systemic–existential model, based on Systemic – Dialectic Epistemology. More about this approach →
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Ongoing training
She believes in the value of continuous professional development and follows the progress of her field, continually enriching her training.
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Clinical supervision
She works with a clinical supervisor, so that her psychotherapeutic work is accompanied by professional supervision.
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A network of specialists
She has built a network of specialists she collaborates with whenever needed, such as a psychiatrist, a child psychiatrist and a special educator.
CLINICAL EXPERIENCE
Clinical experience in addiction & mental health
Evi Messaritaki gained her clinical experience working in services for the treatment of addiction and in mental health more broadly, including KETHEA, OKANA and the Psychiatric Hospital of Attica.
- CLINICAL PLACEMENT
OKANA – Alimos Prevention Centre
Clinical placement at the Alimos Prevention Centre of OKANA, the Greek Organisation Against Drugs.
- CLINICAL PLACEMENT
KETHEA – NOSTOS Programme
Clinical placement at the NOSTOS programme of KETHEA, the Therapy Centre for Dependent Individuals.
- CLINICAL PLACEMENT
Psychiatric Hospital of Attica
Clinical placement at the Psychiatric Hospital of Attica, in the 18 ANO dependence treatment unit.
- NIFALIOI NGO
Supporting recovery from alcohol dependence
At the “Nifalioi” NGO, where she worked and served as a member of the General Assembly, she organised the first 24-hour helpline in Greece for recovery from alcohol dependence.
She also took part in drafting Greece’s National Action Plan on Alcohol.
- PREVENTION · PUBLICATIONS
Prevention, talks & articles
She has organised and taken part in talks and prevention activities in public and private schools, military camps, summer camps, factories and other settings.
Her articles have been published in scientific journals, in the press and online.
CONTINUING EDUCATION
Seminars, training & conferences
Evi Messaritaki has attended numerous seminars and conferences, including training in specific learning difficulties, clinical psychopathology and adolescent psychopathology. She is also trained in the basic principles of drama therapy and play therapy.
Seminars & training programmes
- 2014
Play therapy
“Angizo” Centre for Play Therapy, Creativity & Expression, Elliniko
One-year training programme in play therapy.
- 2009
Specific learning difficulties
Laboratory for the Study of Human Relations
One-year seminar on specific learning difficulties.
- 2008
Assessment & counselling in learning difficulties
Society for the Psychosocial Health of Children and Adolescents
Training seminar on the assessment and counselling of people with learning difficulties.
- 2008
Clinical psychopathology
Eginition Hospital, Athens
100-hour seminar in clinical psychopathology.
- 2007
Alcohol awareness
Hudolin Method, Crete
50-hour awareness seminar on the ecological–social approach to alcohol-related and complex problems.
Conferences & workshops
- 200711th Panhellenic Conference of Psychological Research
- 200510th European Conference on Addiction Recovery
- 2005Workshop “Substance Dependence: Prevention and Treatment”
- 2004Workshop “Motivational Interviewing, Change in Therapy and Recovery”
- 20039th Panhellenic Conference of Scientific Research
- 2002Eginition Hospital, Athens: “The Choice of Sex”
THERAPY IN ENGLISH
Psychotherapy in your language
Evi Messaritaki offers psychotherapy in English for adults, couples and families living in Greece, as well as for English speakers abroad through online sessions.
Sessions take place at her office in Palaio Faliro, Athens, or online, within the same stable therapeutic framework.
APPOINTMENTS
Psychologist & psychotherapist in Palaio Faliro, Athens
If you are looking for an English-speaking psychologist or psychotherapist in Athens, you are welcome to contact Evi Messaritaki to arrange a first appointment, in person or online.
Address
Pleiadon 19, Palaio Faliro
Athens, Greece
Office hours
Monday – Friday: 09:00 – 20:30
Saturday: 12:00 – 17:00
Sunday: closed