The AntiLoneliness Team
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The AntiLoneliness team is consisted of psychologists with years of experience, passion for their work, oriented towards helping others and they are for sure kind and open-minded people, well aware of the mindset of an expat.
Our interns are selected through interviews and they come from Master Courses from the University of Leiden, the University of Utrecht or the University of Rotterdam. |
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Foteini (Faye) Kanaloupiti
Psychologist
"You can look in the mirror and you can find a million things that you do not like about yourself. Or you can feel good and blessed. Someone told me: “Therapists are like mirrors, they always reflect people’s thoughts and feelings.” This is the way that I feel about being a therapist.
My goal is to reflect and guide people in need towards change and self-growth.
I was always charmed by human mind and behavior and this is the reason why being a therapist was a conscious choice that I made.
I graduated from Groningen University on 2017 and I am specialized in Clinical Psychology (Leiden University, Master of Science). I first met Vassia Sarantopoulou as my supervisor within my clinical internship. AntiLoneliness intrigued a great interest in me, as I find its mission -our mission- the ultimate goal for a psychotherapist: help people stay connected, be supported and reach a balanced state between mind and heart.
From now on, I consider this mission as one of my personal and professional goals.
Among my interests are various issues concerning LGBTQ community, sex therapy, and trauma.
Lastly, I keep expanding my knowledge by being trained in new approaches, studying and being updated by research and having Vassia as a mentor through a new professional and personal path of my life."
My goal is to reflect and guide people in need towards change and self-growth.
I was always charmed by human mind and behavior and this is the reason why being a therapist was a conscious choice that I made.
I graduated from Groningen University on 2017 and I am specialized in Clinical Psychology (Leiden University, Master of Science). I first met Vassia Sarantopoulou as my supervisor within my clinical internship. AntiLoneliness intrigued a great interest in me, as I find its mission -our mission- the ultimate goal for a psychotherapist: help people stay connected, be supported and reach a balanced state between mind and heart.
From now on, I consider this mission as one of my personal and professional goals.
Among my interests are various issues concerning LGBTQ community, sex therapy, and trauma.
Lastly, I keep expanding my knowledge by being trained in new approaches, studying and being updated by research and having Vassia as a mentor through a new professional and personal path of my life."
Helena Virk
Psychologist
"My journey to become a Psychologist at the Antiloneliness Project has taken many turns. Formerly, I was a Chartered Forensic Psychologist in the UK, and moved to The Netherlands over six years ago. I completed my second Masters degree in Clinical Psychology (with distinction) from the University of Leiden in May 2019.
I have always had a keen interest in psychology; why we behave in certain ways, what makes us different, what influences our thinking and emotions, and what can be done to help others. I like to use a range of different methods with clients such as cognitive behavioural techniques and schema-related approaches. I have particular interest in working with expectant mothers and mothers as this is can be a time of personal transition with new challenges (and rewards). Being an expat myself, I can relate to the challenges that individuals may face when living in a different country, therefore I am keen to help and support others who find themselves in this situation."
I have always had a keen interest in psychology; why we behave in certain ways, what makes us different, what influences our thinking and emotions, and what can be done to help others. I like to use a range of different methods with clients such as cognitive behavioural techniques and schema-related approaches. I have particular interest in working with expectant mothers and mothers as this is can be a time of personal transition with new challenges (and rewards). Being an expat myself, I can relate to the challenges that individuals may face when living in a different country, therefore I am keen to help and support others who find themselves in this situation."
Georgios Pallas
Researcher - Deep Focus and High Performance Expert
Georgios is a PhD Candidate at Leiden University working on sustainability assessment of emerging technologies. He has a background on computer engineering.
He is exploring, advocating and applying Deep Focus and Distraction-free concentration for high performance in an era of constant distractions and mindless conversations and interactions.
"A focused life is a meaningful life".
He is exploring, advocating and applying Deep Focus and Distraction-free concentration for high performance in an era of constant distractions and mindless conversations and interactions.
"A focused life is a meaningful life".
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