Filothei Gigourtaki
Psychologist – Psychotherapist (EMDR Europe Accredited Practitioner)
Education
- 1988–1992: Department of Psychology, Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Crete
Specialist training
- EMDR Europe Accredited Practitioner (Institute of Traumatherapy, 2017)
- EMDR for children and adolescents (EMDR US)
- EEG Biofeedback Certified – AAPB
- qEEG Certified – AAPB
Professional experience
- 1992 – present: Psychologist, Centre for Children with Special Needs 'Agios Spyridon', Krousonas, Heraklion
- 1999 – present: Licensed psychologist & certified neurofeedback trainer, 'Neuroanadrasis – Centre for Psychophysiological Development', Heraklion
- 2017 – present: Private practice, EMDR-accredited therapist
- 2018 – present: Child & adolescent psychotherapist, EMDR (US)
Scientific activity
- Board member, EMDR-Hellas
- Speaker at interdisciplinary conferences (e.g. 3rd Interdisciplinary Conference 'Brain & Mind', Obrela, 2022)
- Published articles on child and adolescent mental health in peer-reviewed publications
My approach
I believe that every person has the inner capacity to move through their difficulties when given the right space and the right tools. In our work together I will accompany you with respect, confidentiality and a therapeutic relationship built on trust.