I am Natalia Papanagi, Integrative Psychotherapist (Counselling Therapist), and I am located in Halifax, Nova Scotia.
I like working in an integrative way. What does that mean? That I pick and choose elements, theories, practices, and techniques from various psychotherapeutic approaches, to tailor the therapeutic plan and experience to your own needs.
Education:
My foundation rests on a Master’s degree in Integrative Counselling and Psychotherapy from the University of Derby (BACP-accredited), where I learned how to integrate Person-Centered Therapy, Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, Attachment Theory and Psychodynamics as a therapist in order to empower individuals toward positive change and getting to know themselves. I have a Bachelor of Science degree (Hons) in Psychology from Cardiff Metropolitan University (BPS-accredited), where I embraced a rigorous exploration of psychological principles.
I am a certified in tackling Trauma and PTSD, as well as Grief Management, by Taking Flight International, and I am a licensed practitioner of Neuro-Linguistic Programming, accredited by Richard Bandler and the Society of Neuro-Linguistic Programming.
I love learning and evolving, and I have attended numerous seminars and workshops on a variety of topics, such and psychological services, such as Religious Abuse and Religious Trauma, Art Therapy, Existential Therapy, Group Therapy, Systemic-Family Therapy, Gestalt, Hypnosis, Soul Retrieval, working on sexual dysfunctions, personality disorders, and many more.
Previous Work Experience:
I did my clinical practice at Roots Wellness Center in Athens from 2019 to 2021. During this period, I engaged in impactful clinical practice, offering psychotherapy sessions tailored for adults, and gaining experience to be able to provide appropriate psychological support. Drawing upon an array of psychotherapeutic approaches, including Person-Centered Therapy, Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, Art Therapy, Existential Therapy, Soul Retrieval and more, I created a personalized toolkit to address the diverse needs of each individual in therapy.
From 2021 onwards, I have been spending my time providing individual therapy services and continuing my education, researching and enriching my professional skills, creating courses related to Psychology, Psychotherapy and Counselling. My experiences have nurtured a dedication and commitment to compassion, acceptance and validation, empathy, ethical practice, inclusivity, and the empowerment of individuals on their paths towards self-exploration, well-being and growth.
