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Penelope Kanistra

Licensed Clinical Psychologist

Languages

English

Greek

Specialisations

Trauma and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)

Anxiety & Stress

Depression

Couples Therapy

Teen Therapy

Addiction

Social Anxiety

Relationships (family, friends etc)

Grief and Bereavement

Anger Management

Parenting

Sleep Disturbances

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)

About me

Penelope Kanistra, Greece-Licensed Psychologist and Counsellor; Focus on Workplace Stress, Life Transitions & Relationship Counselling 

$135/session 
Location: Dubai, UAE (available online globally)
Languages: English, Greek 
License: Licensed Psychologist (Regional Directorate of Public Health, Western Greece, ΑΦΜ 138661007)

About 
Penelope Kanistra is a licensed psychologist and counsellor experienced in supporting children, adolescents, and adults through anxiety, depression, trauma recovery, relationship counselling, workplace stress, personal growth, and life transitions. Her integrative approach combines evidence-based practices with empathy, creating a supportive space for meaningful change. Penelope also studied and lived in UK. She currently resides in Dubai, UAE. 

Professional background and qualifications 
- Licensed Psychologist, Greece (Regional Directorate of Public Health, Western Greece, ΑΦΜ 138661007)  
- BSc in Psychology, Panteion University of Social and Political Sciences, Athens, Greece
- MSc in Occupational Psychology with Merit, University of Nottingham, UK  
- Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (MBPsS), British Psychological Society (No. 452129), UK

Clinical focus and modalities 
- Supports children, adolescents, and adults  
- Specialises in anxiety, depression, trauma recovery, relationship counselling, workplace stress, personal growth, life transitions  
- Integrative approach: CBT, Interpersonal Psychotherapy (IPT), Positive Psychology, narrative therapy, mindfulness, coaching

Contact & booking 
For online sessions with Penelope Kanistra, please click on ‘Book Session’.

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