Testimonials

In their words

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Alexandra was my first therapist and I remember being nervous to start. She made it easy for me to open up through a cultivated open and safe space — holding my emotions while also challenging my old core schemas.

Therapy with Alexandra has helped my relationship with myself, my friends and my family.

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General Availability

Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 10.00-20.00

Therapist

Alexandra Symeonidou (she/her)

Psychologist, MSc. Clinical Psychology

Cross-cultural & LGBTQ+ affirming therapist offering online therapy for expats and internationals struggling with stress, identity, burnout and emotional overwhelm.

As a Cross-cultural & LGBTQ+ affirming therapist in Europe, I support internationals who are experiencing life between cultures, languages and identities.

If you are looking for an LGBTQ+ affirmative and/or cross-cultural therapist in Europe who understands the challenges of living abroad, you can book a free 15-minute call to see if we are a good fit.

I offer online therapy in English or Greek or Spanish.

I hold a BSc in Psychology from the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and an MSc in Clinical Psychology from Leiden University in the Netherlands.

I have completed specialised training in Gender, Sexuality, and Relationship Diversity Therapy, focusing on working with LGBTQ+ clients.

My experience includes working with international and multicultural populations across Europe, supporting expats and individuals navigating life transitions abroad.

I continue to engage in supervision and ongoing training to provide high-quality, evidence-based therapy specialised in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT).

Expertise

Difficulty adjusting to life abroad or feeling at home
Burnout, chronic stress and emotional exhaustion
Anxiety and constant pressure to be perfect
People-pleasing, boundaries and assertiveness
Identity, self-worth and belonging
LGBTQ+ identity and coming out
Cross-cultural relationships and family expectations

Services

Online individual therapy for adults
LGBTQ+ affirmative therapy
Cross-cultural therapy for expats and internationals
Free 15-minute introductory call
Women Empowerment Groups
Webinars & Trainings

Education

BSc in Psychology | National and Kapodistrian University of Athens
MSc in Clinical Psychology | Leiden University, the Netherlands
Diploma in Gender, Sexual and Relationship Diversity Therapy | Pink Therapy, UK
Clinical Training in Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapy | Cognitive Behavioural Studies Association (CBSA)
Training in Clinical Psychopathology | Eginiteio Psychiatric Clinical Hospital, Greece
Minor in Sociology | DEREE & University of Virginia, USA
Soft Skills Trainer | EFPSA, Belgium

Experience

Online practice with expats and internationals in the Netherlands and across Europe | Yasemi Private Practice
Junior Researcher Program | University of Cambridge, UK
Willingness – Ħaż-Żebbuġ, Malta | Willingness Sex, Family & Health Clinic
AntiLoneliness – Leiden, the Netherlands | Therapy for Internationals
251 Hellenic Air Force General Hospital – Athens, Greece | Psychiatric Clinic
Volunteers Initiative Nepal (ViN) -- Kathmandu, Nepal | Coordinator of Women Empowerment Program

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