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Penelope Kanistra, Licensed Psychologist and Psychotherapist; Focus on Adolescents, Adults & Families
$70/session
Languages: English, Greek
Location: Athens, Greece | Dubai, UAE (available online globally)
License: Licensed Psychologist (Regional Directorate of Public Health, Western Greece)
About
Penelope Kanistra is a Licensed Psychologist (Greece) and a Member of the British Psychological Society (UK). Her background spans clinical, counselling, occupational and positive psychology, with over 8 years of experience supporting adolescents, adults, families and professionals across Europe, the UK and the Middle East.
Professional background and qualifications
- Licensed Psychologist, Greece (Regional Directorate of Public Health, Western Greece)
- MSc in Occupational Psychology | Psychiatry & Applied Psychology, University of Nottingham, UK
- BSc in Psychology, Panteion University of Social and Political Sciences, Athens, Greece
- Diploma in Interpersonal Psychotherapy, University of Toronto
- Diploma in Positive Psychology, Hellenic Association of Positive Psychology
Clinical focus
Penelope supports people experiencing anxiety, panic attacks, low mood, burnout, relationship difficulties and periods of change or uncertainty. She also supports people seeking greater self-understanding, navigating questions of identity and meaning, or working through the impact of difficult experiences.
With a background in occupational psychology and executive coaching, and extensive experience working within international organisations across Europe, the Middle East, India, Africa and Asia, she also works with professionals facing workplace stress, leadership pressures, performance demands and career transitions.
Approach
Penelope takes an integrative, collaborative approach, tailoring the work to each person's needs, circumstances and goals.
She draws on Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and Interpersonal Psychotherapy (IPT) to explore patterns of thinking, emotion and relationships. Narrative Therapy and trauma-informed practice offer space to understand personal experiences and the stories we develop about ourselves. Mindfulness, positive psychology and coaching-informed techniques can further support self-awareness, resilience and meaningful change.
Therapy is not about having all the answers. It is an opportunity to explore what feels difficult, recognise patterns and discover new ways of understanding and responding to life's challenges.
Languages & Cultural Background
Penelope holds both Greek and British citizenship and provides sessions in Greek and English, supporting the needs of an international and multicultural community, including expat individuals and families navigating life in a new country.
Contact & booking
For online sessions with Penelope Kanistra, please click on ‘Book Session’.
