English-speaking therapist in Greece: FAQQuestions before you start.

Who will I be working with? English-language sessions are held with a therapist from our centre. When you enquire, we tell you who you would be working with and answer any questions about their training and approach before you decide whether to go ahead. You can read more about the centre on our about page.

Are your therapists psychologists? Our therapists are psychotherapists and counsellors. In Greece, "psychologist" is a licensed professional title, and we only use titles that accurately describe our team. Our guide to mental health services in Greece explains the difference between psychiatrists, psychologists, psychotherapists and counsellors.

How do your therapists work? They take an integrative, evidence-informed approach, adapting established methods to each person and drawing on cognitive-behavioural techniques where those help. They also pay close attention to the relationship between you, because research has consistently linked the strength of that working alliance with better outcomes, online as well as face to face (Flückiger et al., 2018).

Who do you work with? Adults, couples and teenagers aged 12 and over. For teenagers, a parent or guardian contacts us first. See our services for details.

Do you prescribe medication? No. Our therapists do not prescribe. When someone also needs medication or a medical assessment, we work alongside doctors and psychiatrists with the client's agreement.

What happens in the first session? Your therapist asks about what brings you, your history and what you would like to change, and together you agree an initial plan. You do not need to prepare anything, and it is fine to feel nervous.

How often will we meet, and for how long? Usually weekly at first. Some people come for a handful of sessions around a specific issue, while others work for longer; you review the plan with your therapist as you go, and you are free to stop at any time. Nobody can promise a particular result or timescale, but regular sessions give the work the best chance.

Can I change therapist? If the fit does not feel right, please tell us. It is a reasonable request, and we will talk it through with you.

How much does a session cost? 70 € for a 45-minute session, including VAT. A package of 4 sessions costs 252 € and a package of 12 costs 672 €. Couples pay one fee of 70 € per session for both partners. See our pricing page.

Can I use my insurance? Sessions are self-pay and are not covered by the Greek public system, the NHS, Medicare or US and Canadian insurance plans. We issue a receipt for every session, which some private insurers may reimburse.

Can I reschedule? Yes, free of charge, up to 24 hours before the session. For cancellations, please contact us. Paid sessions are not refunded but can be moved to another time.

I am Greek. Can I have sessions in Greek? Yes. Our page for Greek speakers abroad explains how sessions in Greek work.