Spiridon Theodorou
Athens
Summary
Dedicated Counseling Psychologist with 5 years of experience with refugee populations in shelters for unaccompanied minors.
Multi-year expertise in treating patients with self-esteem, chronic stress, relationship goals, time and resource management and various social issues. Caring and methodical while offering 8 years of experience in applying person-centered and cognitive-behavioral therapy techniques.
Client-centered and polished in identifying potential disorders in clients while developing successful treatment plans and therapeutic processes.
Accommodating and warm individual possessing strong observational skills and in-depth understanding of human behavior.
Offering comprehensive background conducting psychological tests, interviewing patients and monitoring patient progress.
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Creating individual case plans for refugee children and follow-up as necessary.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Psychologist
METADRASI, Action for Migration and Development
06.2018 - Current
- Conducted counseling and psychotherapy sessions with unaccompanied minors at risk.
- Provided life coaching and supporting services to assist minors in obtaining valuable knowledge and skills.
- Disseminated reports and briefings for program management and to drive patient care improvements.
- Implemented sound, peer-reviewed methodologies and interventions to foster psychological health.
- Provided emotional and cognitive support.
- Offered a multitude of services, both within the scope of counseling and psychotherapy, and in the context of minors' everyday needs and activities.
- Provided psychological support and guidance to staff members and external associates, when necessary.
- Updated records and prepared reports to outline program actions, results and recommended improvements.
Psychologist
Theodorou Spiridon - Psychologist
09.2016 - 06.2018
- Studied and applied practices from professional reports and literature along with therapies focused on patient needs.
- Interviewed, observed and surveyed patients to gain necessary information for psychological diagnos
- Managed caseload of individual clients, couples and family therapy sessions.
- Used therapeutic communication techniques to build rapport and guide discussion with patients.
- Performed research on effectiveness of interventions and proposed changes to intervention structures based on evaluation outcomes.
- Cooperated with other practitioners to conduct research, devise improvements and discuss treatment innovations.
Education
Master of Arts - Counseling Psychology
City College - University of Sheffield
Thessaloniki06.2016
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
City College - University of Sheffield
Thessaloniki06.2013
Skills
- Family and Couples Counseling
- Psychological Interventions
- Case Management
- Treatment Planning
- Interpersonal Communication
- Analytical and Critical Thinking
- First Aid Knowledge and Skills
- Multitasking skills
- Multicultural Counseling
- Experience With Vulnerable Groups
- Team Work and Collaboration
- Therapeutic Exercises
- Crisis Situations
Languages
Greek
Native language
English
Proficient
C2
French
Intermediate
B1
Swedish
Beginner
A1
Arabic
Beginner
A1
Japanese
Elementary
A2
Timeline
Psychologist
METADRASI, Action for Migration and Development
06.2018 - Current
Psychologist
Theodorou Spiridon - Psychologist
09.2016 - 06.2018
Master of Arts - Counseling Psychology
City College - University of Sheffield
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
City College - University of Sheffield
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