Tarsitsa Ntova
Thessaloniki,Greece
Summary
Clinical psychologist and CBT therapist proficient in Greek Sign Language, with a MSc in Sports Psychology. Extensive experience providing psychotherapy to Deaf clients since 2017, specializing in Deaf mental health, particularly anxiety and depression. Currently contributing as a research assistant to the Erasmus + project "De-Sign", focusing on raising awareness about dementia within Deaf European communities and on the adaptation of questionnaires and a screening tool for dementia in Greek Sign Language.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Psychologist in Special Education Elementary School
Santorini, Greece
Santorini
01.2023 - 03.2025
- Delivered child-focused therapy sessions, improving emotional well-being.
- Utilised play therapy techniques, increasing emotional expression and processing.
- Developed personalised treatment plans, ensuring targeted intervention.
- Offered crisis intervention during emergencies; ensured safety and stability.
- Implemented therapeutic interventions, reducing symptoms of distress.
Research assistant
De-Sign: Raising Awaresness about Dementia in Deaf
, Greece
11.2023 - Current
- Fostered a collaborative environment by effectively communicating with team members.
- Assisted in grant applications, secured funding for the "De-Sign" project.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to streamline research processes.
- Coordinated participant recruitment efforts, enhanced study sample size.
- Facilitated focus group discussions, resulting in valuable input for development of dementia awareness training tailored to the needs of the Greek Deaf community.
- Utilised MAXQDA 2024 software proficiently for efficient coding and content analysis of qualitative data.
Psychotherapist
Private Practice
Thessaloniki
01.2016 - 01.2024
- Providing services in Greek Sign Language
- Applied therapeutic interventions for stress management.
- Promoted psychological resilience by conducting cognitive-behavioural therapy.
- Developed individualised treatment plans to promote mental health recovery.
- Cultivated empathetic therapeutic relationships to foster trust and open communication.
- Assisted clients in developing coping strategies to manage life transitions.
Research Associate
AB Science
01.2016
- A Phase 3 double-blind, randomised, placebo-controlled clinical trial of masitinib in patients with mild to moderate Alzheimer’s disease
Sub-investigator
PharmaCog
01.2014 - 01.2015
- Identification of biomarkers sensitive to disease progression in patients with Mild Cognitive Impairment: a clinical study
Education
Specialization in Group Therapy - Psychotherapy
Greek Association of Behavioral Research
Thessaloniki 10/2018 - 09/2019
Cognitive Behavioral Psychotherapist Accreditation -
Greek Association of Behavioral Research
Thessaloniki 09/2011 - 09/2019
MSc - Psychology of Sports
Liverpool John Moores University
Liverpool 09/2007 - 08/2008
Psychology (Diploma) -
Aristotle University of Thessaloniki
Thessaloniki 09/2000 - 09/2005
Greek Sign Language Accreditation -
Hellenic Federation of the Deaf
09/2003 - 05/2005
Skills
- Research methodology understanding
- Qualitative and quantitative research
- Coding and transcription
- Data analysis
- MAXQDA 2024
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Cultural sensitivity in research
- Accessibility adjustments
- Grant proposal writing
- Project Management
- Interpersonal communication
- Public speaking
Languages
English
Fluent
Greek
Native
Greek Sign Language
Fluent
International Signs
Intermediate
German
Beginner
Timeline
Research assistant
De-Sign: Raising Awaresness about Dementia in Deaf
11.2023 - Current
Psychologist in Special Education Elementary School
Santorini, Greece
01.2023 - 03.2025
Psychotherapist
Private Practice
01.2016 - 01.2024
Research Associate
AB Science
01.2016
Sub-investigator
PharmaCog
01.2014 - 01.2015
Specialization in Group Therapy - Psychotherapy
Greek Association of Behavioral Research
10/2018 - 09/2019
Cognitive Behavioral Psychotherapist Accreditation -
Greek Association of Behavioral Research
09/2011 - 09/2019
MSc - Psychology of Sports
Liverpool John Moores University
09/2007 - 08/2008
Psychology (Diploma) -
Aristotle University of Thessaloniki
09/2000 - 09/2005
Greek Sign Language Accreditation -
Hellenic Federation of the Deaf
09/2003 - 05/2005
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