Education
2024: Diploma in Person Centered Child and Youth Psychotherapy, Verein Rogerianischer Psychotherapie & Forum, Personzentrierte Psychotherapie, Ausbildung und Praxis, Vienna
2022: Diploma in Person Centered Psychotherapy, 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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