Education

2022:  Diploma in Person CenteredPsychotherapy, Forum, Personzentrierte Psychotherapie, Ausblidung und Praxis, Vienna

2017:  Certified SAFE Mentor(Attachment Parenting),Ludwig Maximilians Universität München, Germany

2015:  Certified Emotionally Focused Couple Therapist, International Centre for Excellence in EFT (certification in process)

2015:   Certified ISTAME Instructor (Anit-Bullying), ΙΣΤΑΜΕ, Greece

2014:   Certified Leader Effectiveness Trainer, Gordon International Training

2013:   Certified Youth Effectiveness Trainer, Gordon Hellas

2013:  Diploma Person Centered Counseling, Institute of Counseling and Psychotherapy Studies in association with the University of Strathclyde,

2011: Certified Teacher Effectiveness Trainer, Gordon Hellas

2009: Certified Parental Effectiveness Trainer, Gordon Hellas

2008:  M.A. Counseling Psychology,University of Middlesex, England

2007:  Certificate in Focusing, Hellenic Centre for Focusing

2004:  Diploma in Addictions Counseling, Clouds House, England (verified by CPCAB)

2002:  Certificate in Gestalt, Institute of Gestalt Therapy, Athens

2001:  Certificate in Family Systems, Therapeutic Institute for Family Relations, Athens

2001:  B.Sc. in Psychology, University of La Verne California, Athens

Professional Experience

2005 – Present: Praxis für Psychotherapie, Patrick Akrivos

Praxis-akrivos.at

(private practice)

• Psychotherapy
  • Person-Centered individual psychotherapy sessions, with youth and adults
  • EMDR Trauma Psychotherapy
  • Couples and family psychotherapy
  • Men’s Group Psychotherapy
  • Cross cultural counseling
  • C.K. counseling
  • Transition/Relocation counseling
  • Cross cultural parenting counseling

• Workshops / Trainings
  • Parent Effectiveness Training
  • Teacher Effectiveness Training
  • Youth Effectiveness Training
  • Leader Effectiveness Training
  • A.F.E. secure attachment workshops
  • Positive discipline for Parents Training
  • Keeping the Joy in the Relationship Workshop
  • Tailored workshops and Lectures for schools and other institutions and business.

2013 – Present: Facilitator

Gordon Training International

http://www.gordontraining.com/

• Facilitate on-site (Leader Effectiveness Training) workshops for Gordon Training International, as well as Train the Trainer Workshop Trainings
• Facilitate on-site (Parent Effectiveness Training) workshops for Gordon Training International, as well as Train the Trainer Workshop Trainings

2009 – 2017: Adjunct Faculty

New York College, Athens, Greece

http://www.nyc.gr/

• Adjunct Faculty in the M.A. program in Clinical-Counselling Psychology, University of LaSalle, U.S.A.Teaching ‘Substance Abuse Counselling’
• Adjunct Faculty in B.A. program, SUNY Empire State College, teaching Addictions, Cross Cultural Psychology

2013 – 2016: Supervisor / Counselor

MetaDrasi, Athens, Greece

http://www.metadrasi.org/

• Running a supervision/support for the Interpreters.
• Offering individual counseling support to Interpreters

2006 - 2013: Visiting Instructor/Trainer

Greek Society of Adlerian Psychology& Romanian Adlerian Psychology Association

http://adlerian.gr/

• Facilitating workshops, trainings and lectures including such issues as: “Effective communication and problem-solving skills”. “Dysfunctional Families” “Couples Counseling”

2012 – 2013: Middle School Counselor

American Community Schools, Athens, Greece

http://www.acs.gr/

• Conducted individual and group counseling session to address academic, social and emotional issues with students and parents
• Collaborated with teachers to develop and implement strategies for supporting students in the classroom
• Provided crises intervention and support during challenging situations
• Organized and facilitated workshops on topics such as study skills, conflict resolution, multi-culturism
• Contributed to the development of school-wide programs promoting mental health and well-being
• Conducting support sessions for TCK students

2004 - 2011: Instructor/Consultant

N.G.O Νηφάλιοι (Sober), Athens, Greece

http://nifalioi.com/

• Providing leadership and guidance in accordance with the NGO’s mission and values
• Advocate for evidence-based alcohol prevention policies at the community and policy level
• Training staff on the 24-hour hotline
• Providing public talks an lectures on the impact of alcohol on the family and especially om the children
• Accomplishments: Νηφάλιοι received the 2007 award of Best G.O. in Health Care and Prevention from the Greek Ministry of Health.

2008 -2009: Coordinator of Student Affairs

Hellenic American University, Athens, Greece

http://haec.gr/en/ 

• Serve as a point of contact for students facing personal challenges
• Conduct activities to raise cross cultural awareness
• Conducted individual counseling session to address academic, social and emotional issues with students
• Develop and implement    initiatives    to   enhance    student    engagement, involvement and sense of belonging
• Collaborate with student organizations to organize events, activities and programs that contribute to the campus community
• Provide guidance to student leaders and advisors of student organizations

2006 - 2009: Research Associate

Hellenic American University, Athens, Greece

http://haec.gr/en/

• Assisting research in Health Literacy financed by the Marie Curie Re-Integration Grant. Responsibilities included data collection, literature review, article write-up, basic statistical analysis.
• Responsible for research on various individual research projects on global migration issues, coordinating data collection and processing.

2001 - 2005: Substance Abuse Counselor

Centre for Research in Human Behavior (ΚΕΑΣ), Athens Greece

http://www.kentro.org/

• Conduct comprehensive assessments to determine severity of substance use disorder
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans in collaboration with the clinical team
• Conduct individual psychotherapeutic sessions
• Facilitate group therapy sessions
• Facilitate psychoeducational workshops on addiction, recovery and coping strategies