If you are looking for a Greek psychotherapist online in the UK, Elisavet Evangeloudi is a Greek List member worth knowing about. She is a London based psychologist and psychotherapist who offers online sessions in Greek and in English, which means you can talk in the language you think and feel in, from your own sofa, wherever you live.
General information only. This article is not medical or psychological advice. Elisavet Evangeloudi is a Greek List member and this is a featured member article.
The clocks went back on Sunday 25 October, and for many Greeks and Cypriots in London the first dark five o’clock of the year is a shock. We are used to long evenings outside, a late coffee on the balcony and a sea that is never far away. Now it is dark when we leave work, and the temptation is to go home, close the door and wait for spring.
According to the NHS page on seasonal affective disorder, SAD is a type of depression that usually happens in the winter, and it is thought to be linked to reduced daylight. The NHS lists low mood, loss of interest in things you normally enjoy, feeling tired and sleeping more than usual, and trouble concentrating among the signs. It also suggests getting as much natural daylight as you can, exercising regularly, staying in touch with friends and family, and keeping to a regular sleep routine.
If you think you might have SAD, the NHS advises speaking to your GP. If you are 18 or over, you can also refer yourself directly to an NHS talking therapies service without seeing a GP first. You can find your local service through the NHS talking therapies service finder. Those routes are free, and for many people they are the right first step. Private therapy is another option for people who prefer a different pace, a specific language, or more choice over who they work with.
Elisavet runs a practice called Your Space for Growth, with the tagline “Therapy for Emotional Growth and Personal Development”. On her Greek List listing she describes it as a safe, confidential and supportive space for emotional wellbeing and personal development. Her website describes her as a psychologist and psychotherapist based in London, and the tone throughout is warm and unhurried.
Her listing states that online sessions are available in both Greek and English. For many people in our community that is the main point. Describing anxiety, grief or a difficult family situation in your second language can feel like translating something that should not need translating. A Greek psychotherapist online removes that extra step.
According to her website and Greek List listing, the practice offers individual psychotherapy with an integrative approach, which means different methods are combined according to your needs and goals. The approaches named are psychodynamic and psychoanalytic psychotherapy, cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), mindfulness and coaching. She also lists couples and family counselling.
The areas of support she names are anxiety, stress, depression, burnout, relationship and attachment difficulties, psychosomatic problems, chronic illness, emotional challenges and life transitions. Moving to a new country, starting a new job, becoming a parent far from your own parents, or coping with a relationship ending abroad are all life transitions that many Greeks in the UK will recognise.
Her website says the process has four steps: an initial consultation, understanding your needs, ongoing online therapy, and growth and moving forward. The only offer mentioned is a free 30 minute initial consultation, which is a low pressure way to see whether you feel comfortable with her before deciding anything. Fees are not listed, so ask when you get in touch.
Hours on her listing: Monday to Friday, 10:00 to 15:00 and 18:00 to 20:00. Not available at weekends. Phone: 07450 829579. Website: spaceforyourgrowth.com
Choosing a therapist is personal, and a few simple checks help whoever you decide on. Ask which professional body they are registered with and what their qualifications are. In the UK, psychologists and some other practitioners may be registered with the HCPC, while psychotherapists and counsellors may belong to bodies such as the UKCP, the BACP or the BPS. Greek List does not verify professional registration, and Elisavet’s listing and website do not state her registration, so it is sensible to ask her directly and check the relevant public register yourself.
Also ask about confidentiality, session length, cancellation terms and fees, and use the free first conversation to notice how you feel. A good fit matters more than a long list of letters. If you are ever in crisis or at risk of harming yourself, do not wait for an appointment: contact your GP, call NHS 111, or call 999 in an emergency.
Whether or not you decide to try therapy, the NHS self help ideas are worth taking seriously because they are simple. Take a walk at lunchtime while there is still daylight, keep your usual weekend plans, and call someone back home. London also has a lot to offer in the dark months, from Christmas lights to Greek events. Our Greek events page is a good place to find company, and being in a room full of people who share your language can lift a grey week.
If you work with Greek families or run a service for them, the same logic applies to you: people look for someone who understands their culture and their language. That is exactly why a listing on Greek List matters.
You can read her full profile, see her opening hours and get in touch from her Greek List listing. Mention that you found her through Greek List.
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