About me

Welcome to my practice.

My name is Vassiliki Tzima, and I am a Mental Health Counselor and Psychotherapist. My goal is to work with you to improve the quality of your life.

Whether you are dealing with a specific challenge, seeking greater self-understanding, or aiming to find balance in your life, I am here to help — in a safe, confidential, and non-judgmental space.

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Education

Education & specializations

  • PsychologyAmerican College of Greece (Deree College)
  • Postgraduate studies in Counseling PsychologySaybrook University, California, USA

Diplomas & specializations

  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Psychodynamic Therapy
  • Schema Therapy
  • Couples counseling using CBT
  • EMDR therapy
  • Specialization in Counseling & Mental Health
  • Child psychology
  • NLP therapy
  • Somatic Integration Therapy
  • Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy
  • Ayurvedic psychotherapy

Seminars & continuing education

I am constantly updating and expanding my knowledge. I have attended seminars on:

  • Anxiety and panic disorder
  • Work-related stress (burnout)
  • Clinical psychopathology
  • Electronic mental health applications
  • Domestic violence
  • The personality triad
  • Psychometric tools
  • The importance of self-awareness
  • Addiction in the family
  • Attachment theory
  • Emotional intelligence
  • The Wisdom of Trauma (Gabor Maté)
  • Psychosomatic illness
  • Substance abuse
  • Music therapy applications
  • Idiosyncratic nutrition
  • Positive psychology and self-actualization
  • Crisis intervention
  • Ethics and professional conduct
  • Forensic psychology

My approach

A way of working tailored to you

I use different approaches, focusing on your unique needs and fostering a supportive environment for growth. Some examples:

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

For anxiety disorders (panic attacks, phobias, social and generalized anxiety), depression, stress management, post-traumatic stress, insomnia, anger management, chronic pain and health issues, self-esteem, and confidence.

Psychodynamic Therapy

For depression and low mood, anxiety and stress, relationship difficulties, low self-esteem and identity issues, trauma and emotional pain, personality and behavioral patterns, personal growth, and self-understanding.

Schema Therapy

For personality disorders, chronic depression and anxiety, trauma and childhood experiences, relationship difficulties, low self-esteem and self-criticism, maladaptive coping behaviors, and emotional regulation.

Trauma-focused therapy

For working through traumatic experiences, for example with EMDR.

Mindfulness-based therapy

For depression prevention, anxiety and stress management, emotional regulation, negative thought patterns, chronic pain and illness, and enhancing well-being.

Somatic therapy

For trauma and post-traumatic stress, chronic stress and anxiety, emotional regulation, physical symptoms of stress, enhancing mind-body awareness, and recovery from emotional or relational trauma.

NLP therapy

For stress and anxiety management, phobias and fears, self-confidence and self-esteem, behavior change and habit management, personal development, communication skills, and emotional resilience.

Ayurvedic psychotherapy

For stress and anxiety, emotional balance, sleep issues, nutritional wellness, mental clarity and focus, depression and low mood, and holistic well-being.

The first step

How are you feeling today?

Give yourself the greatest gift — take the next step to talk about whatever is on your mind and find solutions to the challenges you are facing.