Psychotherapy is a field so rich with narratives and stories. I use writing narratives as a clinical tool in my...
Stavroula Sanida, ΜSc
Psychologist – Psychotherapist – Certified FAP Trainer


Functional Analytic Psychotherapy (FAP)
Functional Analytic Psychotherapy (FAP) has been founded by Robert Kohlenberg and την Mavis Tsai at the University of Washington in 1991. Its principles are linked to B.F....

Creatures
The cooperation between Vasilis Kavouridis and Cocomat had as a result the exhibition “I am a creature“, which gave me inspiration in my sessions....

The Holy Journal
Keeping a journal in therapy: a personal treasure, a tedious task, a compulsion, a routine, a…? I try to explain...

Song, lyrics and a smiling heart
Thursday the 21st of June 2018. Athens, 21.30 in the night. Listening to “Whole Lotta Love” by Led Zeppelin, while...
I am a psychologist working in private practice in Athens, Greece, since 2006. Living in a country which faces financial crisis has been a huge challenge. I have to surf daily on a rough sea. Coming from a Cognitive Behavioral background I had learnt to solve problems and change the way of thinking. However CBT tools were not sufficient during this hard period. In 2012 I met Functional Analytic Psychotherapy (FAP) and it was love at first sight.
Living with Awareness Courage and Love transformed my life. I started believing in myself more, dared to show my authenticity and took the risk of applying creativity in therapy. Writing short stories for my clients is a creative vehicle for enhancing therapeutic relationship.