Welcome!
My therapeutic journey began about 25 years ago, with my own intuitive urge to study Psychology and Psychotherapy.
In the process of training as a therapist and psychologist I engaged deeply in my own profound journey of healing, often meeting my own layers of suffering. I consider these sincere experiences of self-growth very influential to my work; and this journey is ongoing.
My Story
I was born in Italy and raised in a small city in Greece, in a large, bilingual family. As a child, I found expressing through my body liberating and therapeutic. What words could not express, the body had a language for. I developed a passion for movement which led me to train in various dance disciplines for over 15 years.
I studied Psychology (Panteion University of Athens, Greece) and Dance Movement Psychotherapy (MA Dance & Movement Psychotherapy, Goldsmiths College, University of London).
I became very attracted to the discipline of Authentic Movement which I studied at the Institute of Integrative Bodywork and Movement Therapy, UK. Later, I had the opportunity of being mentored by and practising with Ellen Emmet, former student of Janet Adler. With Ellen I explored the relationship between Authentic Movement and non-duality.
I trained as a teacher in Mindfulness Stress Reduction at the Centre of Mindfulness Research and Practice (CMRP) at the University of Wales, Bangor. I regularly attend silent meditation retreats worldwide and I cultivate the daily practice of mindful living.
I trained in several other fields; Somatic Experiencing, Internal Family Systems, Trauma, Creative Visualisation, Transpersonal Psychotherapy, Ritual Work, Neuroscience, & Cognitive Behavioural Therapy.
Professional Background
At the beginning of my career I worked with children in schools and in hospitals with adults with mental health issues.
I collaborated with several Arts Organisations and Charities exploring the Arts in Health and I have facilitated various trainings and workshops in Embodiment, Use of Touch, Non verbal communication, Somatic approaches to Therapy, Creative Care, for NHS professionals and for people who live with Dementia and their carers.
I completed a yoga teacher training with an emphasis in Hatha and Tantra Yoga in Rishikesh, India with the Satya Loka school of Yoga & Tantra. There, I lived for several weeks in an ashram on the foothills of the Himalayas and was immersed in intensive traditional spiritual practice.
Continuous exploration of the body-mind connection has inspired my path in holistic healing & bodywork. I have studied Ayurveda in Kerala, India, at the School of Ayurveda and Panchakarma and Traditional Thai Yoga massage with the Sunshine massage school at the Lahu Hill Tribe village in Thailand. I have also received attunement for Reiki Level 1.
Even though I no longer offer bodywork treatments, I am fascinated about how all these practices interconnect, complementing and supporting a unique and profound therapeutic approach.
I am currently completing a Postgraduate Diploma in Psychotherapeutic Supervision with Relational Change.
I am committed to ongoing learning and growth, and regularly participate in training and supervision to enhance my skills and knowledge. I adhere to ethical guidelines and strive to create a culturally sensitive and inclusive environment for all individuals.
Beyond anything else I consider myself a human being and I relate to my clients as such. I recognise that therapy is a courageous, beautiful and challenging journey.
