{"id":1388,"date":"2022-11-08T13:48:03","date_gmt":"2022-11-08T13:48:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wellmont.qodeinteractive.com\/?page_id=1388"},"modified":"2026-06-07T08:22:24","modified_gmt":"2026-06-07T08:22:24","slug":"barbara-dimitreas-family-counselling-therapy-counselor","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/thrivetherapy.gr\/en_gb\/barbara-dimitreas-family-counselling-therapy-counselor\/","title":{"rendered":"Barbara Dimitreas"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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I hold a B.A. in Education\/Psychology, with two postgraduate certifications in Counseling Modalities and an MSc in Applied Developmental Psychology, with advanced training in assessment and intervention across the lifespan. I have completed an Advanced Postgraduate Certificate in Postmodern Counseling and Psychotherapy Approaches at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, as well as specialized training and supervised practicum experience in addiction counseling and a postgraduate specialization in Holistic Counseling Analysis. I practice from a person-centered framework and, as a student of Transactional Analysis, emphasize safety, attunement, and respect for each person\u2019s unique experience. I provide bilingual individual and family counseling in English and Greek, supporting individuals through a culturally sensitive and developmentally informed approach.<\/p>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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\nRaising my three children has been the experience that singlehandedly shaped both my personal and professional journey. I am an educator and a counsellor, deeply committed to supporting others through life\u2019s most pivotal moments. My academic foundation spans Early Childhood Education, Developmental Psychology, and Counselling, and my professional training has been enriched by my bilingual upbringing. Born in the United States to Greek parents, I was raised fluent in both English and Greek, which has allowed me to develop a profound understanding of both languages and cultures. This bilingual and bicultural perspective enriches my approach to counselling, enabling me to connect with clients from diverse backgrounds.\n\nHaving lived in both the United States and Greece, I bring a unique blend of personal and professional experience to my practice. My journey as a woman and a parent, combined with years of academic study and training, has equipped me with the tools to help support individuals, couples, and families through transitions and challenges with empathy and insight. My deep interest in family dynamics and my love of parenting and children are central to my work. After raising my own family and taking time to explore my creative passions, I returned to my post-graduate studies and my calling.\n\nMy diverse experiences as a mother, professional, and lifelong learner allow me to offer a compassionate, holistic approach to therapy that combines humanistic principles to support individuals navigating life\u2019s transitions, strengthen relationships, and cultivate emotional well-being.\n\n\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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