+(30) 695.194.2179, +(30) 698.569.6652
El. Venizelou 64 Nea Erythraia

My name is Cynthia Ouaijan.
For more than 15 years, I have provided psychotherapy and counseling services to individuals experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma, stress-related disorders, relationship difficulties, life transitions, self-esteem concerns, neurodevelopmental differences, and emotional regulation challenges. My therapeutic approach is integrative and relational, drawing from psychodynamic, psychoanalytic, attachment-based, cognitive-behavioral, and trauma-informed frameworks to create a safe, collaborative, and individualized therapeutic experience.
A significant part of my work involves supporting parents as they navigate the challenges of raising children and adolescents. Through parent coaching and consultation, I help parents strengthen communication, foster emotional connection, develop effective discipline strategies, understand developmental and behavioral concerns, and build practical skills for supporting their children's emotional, academic, and social well-being. My work is grounded in evidence-based approaches, including Positive Discipline principles, and emphasizes creating healthy, respectful family relationships.
I began my work at ACS Athens in 2012, serving in multiple counseling and assessment-related roles. During my tenure, I conducted psychoeducational assessments and ultimately served as a Clinical Psychologist and Diagnostic Assessment Specialist within the school's testing center. I later worked as a Welfare Counselor at St. Catherine's British School, supporting the emotional well-being and mental health needs of students and families.
Today, I maintain a private practice serving clients in both Greece and Sweden. I provide psychotherapy and counseling services to adolescents, adults, couples, and families through both online and in-person sessions. In addition to therapy, I conduct comprehensive psychoeducational assessments, parent coaching, educational consultations, and professional workshops for parents, educators, and mental health professionals.
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I am a member of the American Counseling Association and the International Association for Relational Psychoanalysis and Psychotherapy. I remain committed to ongoing professional development and integrating the latest research into my clinical work.
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My international professional and volunteer experiences have further enriched my understanding of human resilience, trauma, and cross-cultural mental health. I have worked extensively with humanitarian organizations, educational institutions, and community programs around the world.
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As a mentor, I have developed and facilitated individualized support programs for children and adolescents, helping young people strengthen resilience, build confidence, and navigate personal challenges. I have also received specialized training in supporting survivors of sexual violence and domestic abuse, providing emotional support, crisis intervention, and practical guidance during recovery.
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Through my work with the Red Cross Youth Division, I provided psychological, emotional, and humanitarian support to hundreds of individuals facing significant adversity, including refugees displaced by war and conflict. Additionally, at Saint Jude Children's Research Hospital, I offered emotional support to children undergoing cancer treatment and to their families throughout the treatment process.
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Alongside my clinical practice, I have participated in research initiatives within universities, schools, and mental health settings, contributing to the development of evidence-based interventions and programs that promote resilience, psychological well-being, and healthy development.
