Dr Maria Georgiou Shippi

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About me

Taking the first step toward therapy is both courageous and meaningful. In therapy, point 0 is never the starting point—you bring with you skills and strengths that become the foundation of the work we do together. You are not starting from nothing; you are building upon everything you already are.

We will co-create an open space with no boxes you'll need to fit into. Here, you can explore your experiences without judgment or pressure to conform to anyone else's expectations.

I invite you to chose to feel—emotions are neither positive nor negative. They are signals pointing our attention to what needs to be understood. We make sense of them together, and I promise that in this exploration I will keep my eyes open while you might keep yours shut. Given time, you will be taking glimpses and soon enough, with your eyes wide open, we will discover the answers and the way to go. 

I practice while keeping in mind that humans do not exist in isolation. We exist while being connected or disconnected from others, but always in relationships. Our therapeutic relationship becomes a space where we can explore how you relate to yourself, others and the world.

My approach honors the fundamental truth that people cannot break and thus are never broken. You are whole, even when you're struggling. I will help carry your burden. We will explore how your burden gains weight and how it can be lightened. Soon your burden will feel lighter. You might choose to carry all that you did before but are now stronger. You might choose to only carry what is meaningful for you. 

Together, we'll discover that there are many ways of responding to a problem. My role is to walk alongside you as you find the responses that align with your values, strengths, and goals.

Whether you're navigating life transitions, processing emotions, or seeking personal growth, I'm here to support you with warmth, curiosity, and genuine care.

I look forward to the possibility of working together on your unique journey.

Training, qualifications & experience

  • Education & Specialisations:
    • Doctorate in Counselling Psychology.
    • Certified Autism Spectrum Disorder Clinical Specialist.
    • Master Practitioner in Eating Disorders and Nutritional Interventions (Anorexia Nervosa, Bulimia, and Obesity). 
    • BSc Psychology.
  • My therapeutic approach:I am integrative therapist, drawing from evidence-based approaches to create a personalized treatment plan. The approaches I use are:
    • Person-Centred Therapy – Putting you at the center of your healing journey.
    • Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) – Practical tools for changing unhelpful thought patterns and behaviours.
    • EFT: Understanding the functionality of emotions and what to do with them. 
    • Attachment theories: understanding how you hold yourself in relationships.
    • Mindfulness techniques – Calming your nervous system and allowing the body and mind to feel safety.
  • Clinical experience:
    • Supporting neurodivergent individuals.
    • Trauma recovery and healing.
    • Relationship and interpersonal difficulties.
    • Life transitions and major changes.
    • Chronic conditions and their impact on quality of life. 

Member organisations

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Areas of counselling I deal with

Therapies offered

Fees

£85.00 per session

Concessions offered for

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When I work

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New Town, Edinburgh, EH2

Type of session

Online
Phone

Types of client

Young adults (18-24)
Adults (25-64)
Organisations
Employee Assistance Programme

Additional languages

Greek

Online platforms

Google Meet
Whatsapp
Doxy

Social

Dr Maria Georgiou Shippi
Dr Maria Georgiou Shippi