Papadaki Marieva is a Mental Health Counselor with a private practice in Kifisia. She is a graduate of the Department of Philosophy, Pedagogy, and Psychology at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, with a specialization in Psychology. After completing her undergraduate studies, she pursued her first Master's degree in Clinical Psychology at Queen Mary University of London and undertook her internship at the Military Hospital of Athens, in the psychiatric ward of S.N.E.N., in Penteli. During her internship, she worked with patients suffering from various disorders and, under appropriate supervision, gained valuable experience in Clinical Psychology and Counseling. This supervision became a cornerstone of her educational and professional development.
She then completed a second Master's degree in Psychotherapy, specializing in Person-Centered Therapy, and obtained her degree at ICPS College. During her studies, she did her internship at the Saint George Clinic in Dionysos, primarily working with patients suffering from schizophrenia, dementia, and Bipolar Disorder. After completing her studies and Master's degree, she continued her educational journey voluntarily at the Saint George Clinic, under the guidance of her supervisor and the clinic's director, where she gained further knowledge and skills for her future interactions with patients suffering from various disorders, adhering to the principles of the therapeutic approach she followed.
Her training in Person-Centered Psychotherapy focuses on developing a therapeutic relationship based on authenticity, empathy, and unconditional acceptance of the individual. She studied the principles of Carl Rogers' approach, with an emphasis on the importance of self-actualization and the personal development of the client. Through theoretical training and practical experience, she acquired skills in applying this non-directive therapeutic method, aiming to empower individuals to discover their authentic selves and find balance in their lives.
