BEGIN THE
JOURNEY OF
SELF-KNOWLEDGE
Happiness is not the absence of problems, it’s the ability to deal with them.
- STEVE MARABOLI -
What is Therapy?
People usually come to therapy when they feel that they no longer have the ability to deal with the difficulties they are experiencing.
When the previous ways of coping and support by friends and relatives are not enough to offer them the solutions and relief they seek.
It is a therapeutic relationship of acceptance, respect and confidentiality with a therapist that can provide a safe space for us to talk about our difficulties, explore their origins and find helpful ways to deal with those.
Therapy is based on an integrated approach in which different approaches are being used depending on individual needs, including a person-centred approach, cognitive behavioural therapy, self-compassionate approach and systemic therapy.
Through this process we might find alternative perspectives and possibilities, enhance our personal functioning and find tools in order to reduce our psychological distress.
Evangelia Botsaki
CBT Therapist
My journey into therapy began in my teenage years, driven by a desire to understand myself better, build resilience, and form relationships rooted in respect, autonomy, and compassion.This personal exploration led me to study Psychology, first in Athens, and later in Scotland, where I completed a bachelor’s degree in psychology at Napier University, followed by an MSc in Children and Young People’s Mental Health at the University of Edinburgh.
Further to this, my interest in evidence-based and practical approaches led me to complete a Diploma in Counselling and Groupwork (CBT approach) in 2019. I’m deeply committed to ongoing professional and personal development.
I’ve completed additional training in Trauma-Focused Therapy and currently attending a training in Transactional Analysis, which help me better understand my clients’ experiences and offer tools to support emotional healing and insight. I am particularly interested in exploring self-confidence issues and negative thinking patterns alongside feelings of not belonging.
For me, therapy is a space of connection, reflection, and transformation. I feel honoured to walk alongside each of my clients in their journey toward greater self-awareness, growth, and wellbeing.
My experience
During my diploma and until I entered a private practice, I provided one to one therapy sessions to individuals experiencing anxiety and low mood and I developed and co-facilitated specialised workshops to psycho-educate and empower individuals on the topics of depression and challenging negative thinking at the Centre of Therapy, The Health Agency, the Scottish Association for Mental Health.
For the last few years, I have been with Psychology in Edinburgh offering one to one therapy sessions for people experiencing a variety of difficulties including, anxiety, panic attacks, social anxiety and agoraphobia, low mood, depression, trauma, low self-esteem and negative thinking, relationship issues and anger management.
My role as a Therapist
I am interested in listening to your story in a non-judgemental way and to help you explore your thoughts, feelings and behaviours so you can develop a better understanding of yourself and others. My goal is to help you find your own solutions – whether that is making effective changes in your life or finding ways of coping with your problems. Therapy is a safe and confidential space for you to talk about any issues or concerns you might have no matter your background.
I will be happy to answer any questions you might have. Please do not hesitate to contact me or the centre if you need any further information.ue ya no te funcionan y te generan dolor o ansiedad.
Languages: Greek and English
Session modalities: Face to Face and Online
Isabel Martinez
Psychodinamic Therapist
Soy psicóloga especializada en terapia psicodinamica. Vine a Edimburgo a estudiar neurociencias, lo que informa mi practica, sin embargo, ninguna ciencia exacta ha logrado descifrar lo mas profundo de la experiencia humana, así que pienso que nos toca a cada uno de nosotros hacerlo.
Para mi la terapia es un proceso de autodescubrimiento que inspira y empodera a una persona a tomar acción sobre su propia vida. Un espacio en el que caben todos los aspectos de uno mismo, libre de juicios y lleno de curiosidad por entenderse y conocerse mejor.
El enfoque psicodinamico se basa en el entendimiento de que nuestras experiencias de vida más tempranas determinan la forma en la que percibimos y actuamos en el mundo. Nuestras relaciones tempranas y el ambiente en el que crecemos dan forma a nuestras futuras relaciones con otros y con nosotros mismos. Estas formas de interactuar estan tan arraigadas que son inconscientes y requieren de un tercero que nos ayude a identificarlas.
My experience
He trabajado con personas en distintos entornos, gente de diferentes culturas, creencias e identidades. El ser migrante me ha abierto los ojos a diferentes formas de vivir en el mundo y a entender la importancia de considerar los factores sociales alrededor de una persona.
Actualmente trabajo también entrenando a futuros terapeutas impartiendo un modulo sobre identidad en el que se abordan temas como la migración, racismo, sexualidad, género, neurodivergencia, espiritualidad, entre otros.
My role as a Therapist
A muy temprana edad aprendemos formas de relacionarnos y de reaccionar de formas que nos ayudaron a sobrevivir tal vez en momentos muy dolorosos. Estos dolores pueden seguir estando presentes en la actualidad
Mi trabajo como terapeuta es acompañarte y observar desde fuera cuales son los patrones que se repiten, cuales pueden ser los puntos ciegos y cuales son las cosas que te duelen. Así juntos podamos repensar, hacernos preguntas y desmontar creencias o formas de actuar que ya no te funcionan y te generan dolor o ansiedad.
Languages: English and Spanish
Session modalities: Face to Face and Online
closeness, trust, growth, learning, humanity, acceptance, self-compassion
How we’ll work
The first session is an assessment one in which we can talk about the issues that brings you to therapy, what are your expectations and goals from therapy and how we can work together.
In the sessions afterwards we can further explore any issues affecting your life and help you find a way move forward.
The goal is for you to find effective ways of coping with your difficulties on the here and now, by becoming more aware of repetitive patterns of interpretation and behaviour, which can impact the view that you hold for yourself and others, the quality you experience on your interpersonal relationships (friendly, romantic, professional) and the feeling of satisfaction for your everyday life.
Together, we can work to find ways to better deal with a variety of issues, including anxiety, panic attacks, social anxiety and agoraphobia, low mood, depression, trauma, low self-esteem and negative thinking, relationship issues and anger management.
Therapy sessions are offered on a face to face and online basis based on your needs. The frequency (weekly or every second week) and number of therapy sessions is also depending on your preferences and needs.
DO YOU NEED TO TALK?
If you need support you can fill in the form or send us an email to info@psicologiaenedimburgo.com