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.