If you are looking for a Greek psychotherapist in London, Your Space for Growth is a Greek List member worth knowing. The practice was founded by Elisavet Evangeloudi, a psychologist and psychotherapist who sees clients in person in London and online, in both Greek and English.
Good to know: this article is general information, not medical or mental health advice. Your Space for Growth is a Greek List member. If you are in crisis, contact NHS 111 or 999 in an emergency.
The clocks went back last week, evenings arrive early and November in London is grey. For many Greeks and Cypriots in the UK this is also the time of year when the sun, the sea and the family table feel furthest away. It is a natural moment to ask how you are really doing.
The NHS explains that seasonal affective disorder (SAD) is a type of depression that usually happens in the winter. It lists symptoms such as low mood, a lack of interest in things you usually enjoy, feeling restless or irritable, difficulty concentrating, and being more tired than usual. The NHS advises seeing a GP if you think you might have it. Plenty of people simply feel flatter in winter without any diagnosis, and that is worth taking seriously too.
According to her Greek List listing, Elisavet founded Your Space for Growth to offer a safe, confidential and supportive space for emotional wellbeing and personal development. She describes personalised support for anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, emotional challenges and life transitions.
Her approach is psychodynamic with an integrative element. In practice, the listing explains, this means exploring how past experiences and recurring patterns shape feelings, behaviour and relationships today. She combines psychodynamic psychotherapy with CBT and mindfulness, so the work is tailored to each client. The stated aim is to build self awareness, emotional resilience and coping strategies that last beyond the therapy room.
At a glance: Your Space for Growth, Elisavet Evangeloudi, psychologist and psychotherapist. Individual psychotherapy, couples counselling and family counselling. In person in London and online, in Greek and English. Free 30 minute introductory session.
Many people can manage daily life in English but find it harder to describe a feeling in a second language. Words like στεναχώρια, άγχος or νοσταλγία do not always translate neatly. Sessions in Greek mean you can say things the way you think them, without searching for the right English word in the middle of a sentence.
Sessions are also available in English, and online sessions make it easier if you live outside central London or have a busy schedule. For families, the listing mentions couples and family counselling, which can be useful when relationships are under pressure at the end of a long year.
If you have never tried therapy, the first step can feel like the biggest one. Your Space for Growth offers a free 30 minute introductory session. It is described as a relaxed, no obligation chance to meet Elisavet, talk about what you are going through and see whether her approach feels right before you commit to anything.
Before you book, it can help to think about a few simple things: what has been on your mind lately, whether you would feel more comfortable in Greek or English, and whether in person or online suits you better. You do not need a diagnosis or a neat explanation to ask for a conversation.
The listing names these areas of support: anxiety and stress, depression and low mood, relationship difficulties, emotional challenges and life transitions, and self awareness and personal growth. Life transitions can include moving country, which many readers of Greek List know well. Starting again in London, far from family, is a big change even when it goes well.
Private therapy is one route, and the NHS is another. According to the NHS, for many mental health problems such as anxiety and depression you can refer yourself to NHS talking therapies without speaking to a GP. You need to be registered with a GP and aged 18 or over (or 16 or over in some areas). If you are unsure, the NHS suggests speaking to a GP, who can offer advice.
Choosing a therapist is personal. Qualifications, approach, language, location, price and, above all, how comfortable you feel in the first conversation all matter. That is why a free introductory session can be useful. Ask about training and professional registration, and take your time to decide.
Getting started: open the listing, check the details and send a request through Greek List. Mention that you found Elisavet through Greek List.
Small routines count in winter. Daylight walks, regular meals, time with friends and keeping in touch with family in Greece or Cyprus are things many people find helpful. They are not a replacement for professional support if you are struggling, but they can make the dark months feel lighter. If low mood lasts for weeks, the NHS advice is to see a GP.
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