Laura Savvides (MSc)
Registered Forensic Psychologist, Systemic Family and Couples Psychotherapist, Trained in EMDR trauma therapy, Trained in Systemic Sexology and Sex Therapy, Director and Founder of Listening Space.
Laura Savvides is a Registered Psychologist licensed by the Cyprus Council of Psychologists (Registration No. 933) and a Systemic Family Psychotherapist, also trained in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing Therapy (EMDR) and Systemic Sexology and Sex Therapy. She is in the process of completing the London Diploma in Psychosexual and Relationship Therapy.
She has completed her Bachelor of Science in Psychology at the University of Exeter and Master of Science in Forensic Psychology at the University of Central Lancashire. Additionally, she has been trained in approaches such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT), and Person-Centered Therapy. She aims to design a tailored therapeutic plan, informed by evidence-based methods that responds to the needs and uniqueness of each individual.
Laura’s clinical and forensic training spans a wide range of therapeutic settings. Her experience includes working with offenders at SBA Prison Dhekelia, where she provided individual psychological therapy and contributed to DBT skills work, designed to support emotional regulation and behavioural stability.
She supported adolescents and adults with addiction within the Ayia Skepi Therapeutic Community through, risk assessments, individual and group therapy.
In medical and clinical contexts, she conducted psychological assessments at the Veresies Clinic and participated in psychiatric consultations, gaining valuable interdisciplinary experience. Within academic settings, she offered one-to-one therapeutic support to university students at the UCLan Cyprus Psychological Wellbeing and Counselling Centre.
Laura also contributed to prevention work through the EpiDRASI programme, facilitating ACT-informed workshops for young adolescents. Her exposure to forensic risk assessment and report writing was additionally enriched through working at Forensic Psychology Practice Ltd in the United Kingdom.
Since then, she has been working in private practice offering psychotherapy to adolescents, adults, couples, families and groups. She works on a wide range of topics such as anxiety, depression, trauma, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), sexual difficulties/dysfunctions, victims and perpetrators of violence.
Lastly, she is an active member of the Pancyprian Association of Psychotherapists, where she also serves as a member of the board. She is also a member of the College of Sexual and Relationship Therapists and EMDR Cyprus.
Languages: English & Greek
MUDr. Petros Antoniou
Consultant Psychiatrist, Psychotherapist
Dr. Petros Antoniou is a Germany trained Consultant Psychiatrist - Psychotherapist, working in the field of mental healthcare since 2014.
His scientific interest in neuromodulation developed early during his studies at Comenius University, with a dissertation thesis titled “The role of the vagus nerve in depression”, that he later expanded through his clinical training in Electroconvulsive Therapy at Klinikum Wilhelmshaven as well as repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation at Maastricht University.
Through his work at the Uniklinik RWTH Aachen he developed significant competence in specilised outpatient diagnostics and care with strong focus on neurodevelopmental, memory and sleep disorders, conducted preoperative mental health assessments namely baryatric, and cochlear-implant operations, and sports psychiatry.
His experience particularly with adult ADHD is extensive and central to his clinical practice and was refined through his work with adolescents, as well as adults, in both outpatient- and specialist-clinics at both Klinikum Frankfurt (Oder) and Uniklinik RWTH Aachen. He conducts comprehensive clinical assessments according to the latest state of the art guidelines, offers consultations on medication optimisation, and structured psychoeducation.
Dr. Antoniou has worked extensively with individuals with ADHD, both in clinical settings and the community. As an external scientific associate and mental health advisor for the ADHD-Cyprus Association, he remains deeply involved in supporting individuals with ADHD.
Dr. Antoniou has pursued advanced psychotherapeutic education, completing a Cognitive Behavioral Therapy specialization at the IVT Institut für Verhaltenstherapie in Lübben. Additionally, he expanded his skill set with certifications in Progressive Muscle Relaxation, relaxation coaching, stress management as well as Biofeedback Therapy.
He is currently a member of the Pancyprian Association for Psychotherapists, maintaining a keen interest in integrating these approaches into comprehensive mental healthcare.
After recognising the significance of sexual well-being as a vital aspect of mental health and how libido is intertwined with mental disorders and psychotropic medication, he continued his education in human sexuality and psychosexual interventions. He is certified in Sexual Counselling by the German Society for Sexual Research and was trained in psychosexual interventions, Clinical Sexology and the Sexocorporel method.
Upon repatriating to Cyprus in 2021, Dr. Antoniou established a private mental health practice that addresses the whole range of mental health conditions, working with adults and adolescents (17+).
His work is feedback-based and individually tailored, with particular strengths in treating affective disorders, anxiety and stress management, Adult-ADHD, sexual therapy, and cognitive-behavioral therapy.
Languages: English, Greek and German
Dr. Stella Maria Papageorgiou MD, MSc
Consultant Psychiatrist – CBT Therapist
Dr. Stella Maria Papageorgiou is a consultant adult psychiatrist and a certified Cognitive–Behavioural Therapist (CBT), holding an MSc in Child and Adolescent Mental Health from European University Cyprus. She has extensive clinical experience since 2019 in hospitals and mental health services in Athens.
She obtained her Medical Degree in 2018 from Pavol Jozef Šafárik University and has since worked in high-demand inpatient and outpatient settings, gaining substantial experience in differential diagnosis, emergency and liaison psychiatry, and the management of complex psychiatric cases.
As part of a European trainee exchange programme, she undertook clinical training within the NHS (Bristol, United Kingdom), further enriching her clinical practice with contemporary, evidence-based therapeutic approaches.
She has completed postgraduate training programmes at the University Psychiatric Clinics of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and at the University Research Institute of Mental Health, with a focus on psychopathology, psychoanalytic theory, and systemic approaches. Through this training, she has developed an integrative clinical perspective that incorporates multiple theoretical models. In parallel, she has completed specialised training in psychopharmacology and biological psychiatry through the Hellenic Society of Clinical Psychopharmacology.
She is a certified Cognitive Behavioral Therapist, having completed the four-year training program at the Institute of Behavioural Research and Therapy, which is fully accredited by the European Association for Behavioural and Cognitive Therapies (EABCT). Since 2023, she has been actively practicing as a psychotherapist.
Dr. Papageorgiou actively participates in scientific conferences and research activities and has published in international peer-reviewed journals.
She has particular expertise in the diagnosis and treatment of mood and anxiety disorders, psychotic disorders, obsessive-compulsive disorder and patients with comorbid physical and psychiatric conditions, with a particular clinical interest in psycho-oncology.
She is a member of the Hellenic Psychiatric Association, the Cyprus Psychiatric Association, European Association for Behavioural and Cognitive Therapies, and the International Psycho-Oncology Society (IPOS).
Her therapeutic approach integrates scientific knowledge, pharmacotherapy, and psychotherapy, offering personalised and holistic care. Her primary aim is to establish a safe and collaborative therapeutic relationship that fosters understanding, psychological resilience, and functional recovery for each patient.
Selected Publications
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Papanastasiou A., Roubi L., Tsitrouli A., Antoniou A., Vouraki G., Tsapardoni E.T., Drakuli V., Papageorgiou S.M., Pahi A. Addison Crisis Related Psychosis. European Psychiatry. 2022;65(S1):S474–S475. DOI: 10.1192/j.eurpsy.2022.1205
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Pachi A., Anagnostopoulou M., Antoniou A., Papageorgiou S.M., Tsomaka E., Sikaras C., Ilias I., Tselebis A. Family support, anger and aggression in health workers during the first wave of the pandemic. AIMS Public Health. 2023;10(3):524–537. DOI: 10.3934/publichealth.2023037
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Papageorgiou S.M. et al. Obsessive–Compulsive Disorder, Pregnancy and COVID-19. [Poster]. 31st Panhellenic Congress of Psychiatry, 25–28/05/2023.
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Pachi A., Kavourgia E., Bratis D., Fytsilis K., Papageorgiou S.M., Lekka D., Sikaras C., Tselebis A. Anger and Aggression in Relation to Psychological Resilience and Alcohol Abuse among Health Professionals during the First Pandemic Wave. Healthcare (Basel). 2023;11(14):2031. DOI: 10.3390/healthcare11142031. PMID: 37510472; PMCID: PMC10378977.
Languages: English & Greek
Dr. Eleni Ioannou MD
Consultant Psychiatrist – Systemic Psychotherapist
Dr. Eleni Ioannou is a psychiatrist with a medical degree from Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz, Germany, and clinical experience across a broad range of psychiatric and medical settings. Since 2021, she has been undertaking her specialist training in Psychiatry, gaining experience in diverse clinical environments, including the Psychiatric Clinic of Nicosia General Hospital, Athalassa Psychiatric Hospital, the Substance Dependence Treatment Unit, and the Adolescent Inpatient Unit at Makarios Hospital. Her experience in Community Psychiatry and outpatient services has further strengthened her approach to comprehensive patient assessment and follow-up across different stages and settings of care.
Her professional development is characterised by a strong commitment to continuous learning and further training in Psychiatry and Clinical Psychopathology. She has attended the World Congress of Psychiatry in Vienna in 2023 and in Prague in 2025. During 2025–2026, she also completed two annual postgraduate training programmes under Panagiotis Oulis, focusing on Clinical Psychopathology and Clinical Skills in Psychopathology. She considers ongoing professional development an integral part of clinical practice, with the aim of translating contemporary psychiatric knowledge into meaningful and individualised patient care.
Alongside her psychiatric training, she has completed a four-year programme in Systemic Psychotherapy and Counselling at KE.PA.PSY., followed by a one-year postgraduate supervision programme. She has also participated in experiential training in genogram work and in a seminar on the systemic approach to psychosis.
This combined training in Psychiatry and Systemic Psychotherapy has shaped an approach that seeks to understand the person beyond diagnosis and symptoms. Mental health is approached through a broader understanding of the individual, their personal history, relationships, and the wider environment in which they live and function.
In her clinical practice, she places particular emphasis on establishing a relationship based on trust, safety, and collaboration, recognising that the therapeutic process is deeply individualised. Her aim is to provide contemporary, evidence-based, and at the same time human-centred psychiatric care, tailored to the needs, experiences, and individual circumstances of each person.
Languages: English, Greek & German
Irene Petrou (MSc)
Registered Forensic Psychologist – Senior Forensic Psychologist at NELFT London
Irene Petrou is a Registered Forensic Psychologist, licensed by the Cyprus Registration Board for Psychologists (Registration No. 763) and by the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) in the United Kingdom (Registration No. PYL044115). She is a member of The British Psychological Society (BPS) and the Cyprus Psychological Association, where she also serves as a Board Member (2023–2026).
Since September 2025, she has been working as a Senior Forensic Psychologist at NELFT NHS Foundation Trust in the UK. In this role, she undertakes forensic assessment and therapeutic intervention with individuals presenting with complex and high-risk psychological difficulties, who are supported either in the community or within mental health inpatient services.
She works with offenders and individuals detained under sections of the Mental Health Act, providing in-depth psychological assessment, risk formulation and management and delivering specialist interventions aimed at safe care and rehabilitation. She collaborates closely with multidisciplinary mental health teams to develop comprehensive case formulations, treatment plans, and evidence-based clinical decisions.
Since 2021, she has been an Associate Lecturer at the University of Central Lancashire Cyprus (UCLan Cyprus), teaching MSc Forensic Psychology students report writing, case formulation, and the use of psychometric and risk assessment tools. She also supports the development of practical skills such as interviewing, case analysis, and the application of professional judgement in real-world assessment contexts. Irene provides academic and clinical supervision, encouraging the development of students’ professional competence and the integration of theory into practice.
Previously, she worked at Forensic Psychology Practice Ltd in the United Kingdom (2021–2025), where she produced specialized forensic psychological reports for cases within the family, criminal, and civil law contexts.
Her work included assessments of violence, sexual and domestic abuse risk, trauma, personality disorders, cognitive functioning
and neurodevelopmental difficulties.
She collaborated closely with legal professionals and relevant agencies, contributing to judicial processes through comprehensive and evidence-based psychological analyses. She provided specialized and evidence-based recommendations to courts, social services, and other relevant agencies, drawing on her knowledge of relevant legislation, procedures, and available support frameworks.
Since 2022, she maintained a private practice in Cyprus, conducting comprehensive forensic psychological evaluations and interventions, and providing specialized expert reports and testimonies to the judicial system.
In collaboration with legal professionals and other specialists, she contributed to proceedings within the family, criminal and civil law contexts, including parole assessments, through evidence-based psychological analyses and specialist diagnostic evaluations.
Irene holds a Bachelor of Science (BSc Hons) in Psychology from the University of Nottingham and a Master of Science (MSc) in Forensic Psychology from the University of Central Lancashire Cyprus. She is certified in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing Therapy (EMDR, Levels I and II).
Languages: English & Greek
Vyron Potsos
Systemic Family and Couples Psychotherapist
Born in 1983 in Limassol, Vyron Potsos was an international football player, a Mechanical Engineer, and a professional musician for 15 years. Since 2019, he
has been working in the field of psychotherapy and the exploration of the human mind. He is a graduate of the Systemic Training Center KE.P.A.PSY., through which he began offering individual sessions in 2023, with a primary focus on personal development, family relationships, and the search for meaning.
Since 2023, he has also been working with children exhibiting delinquent behaviors in primary education and collaborates with the multi-disciplinary teams of each school. In his sessions, although primarily systemic, he incorporates techniques from other approaches (Person-centered, CBT, Gestalt, Narrative) depending on what makes sense, what helps each individual, and what can make life feel a little lighter and more dignified.
He mainly works with issues related to family relationships, couples, anxiety, self-confidence, death, the search for meaning, addictions, and depressive behaviours. His approach focuses on the functions and solutions that people have chosen within systems, rather than on blame, shifting responsibility or stagnation. Instead of adopting the role of the expert who “has the answers,” Vyron chooses to believe in each individual and in their inner resources.
He accompanies each client with respect and genuine interest on their personal journey, offering new perspectives through psychotherapeutic tools, uncovering hidden mental pathways and alternative ways of thinking and enabling the other person to choose their own path, find their own solution and rediscover themselves.
Languages: English & Greek
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Christina Menoikou, RD
Registered Dietitian, Specialised in Oncology
Christina Menoikou is a Specialist Registered Dietitian in Cyprus (Reg. No. 676) and the UK (licensed by the Health and Care Professions Council, Reg. No. DT031809).
She graduated from the University of Surrey, UK, with First Class Honours in Nutrition and Dietetics, and completed her clinical placements across England.
During her training, she gained experience working with both inpatients and outpatients
— including individuals managing diabetes, renal, cardiovascular, and gastrointestinal conditions; those living with overweight or obesity; as well as patients recovering from cancer treatment, surgery, or requiring enteral feeding support.
Her interest in childhood obesity began during her studies, when she focused her dissertation on the Be Your Best childhood obesity intervention programme in Surrey, UK.
Christina presented her research at the British Dietetic Association Research Symposium in 2021, where she was awarded first place in her category. She continues to be actively involved in the programme through research, delivery, and facilitation of student dietitians.
Following her qualification, Christina worked as a Macmillan Oncology Dietitian at the Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust, supporting patients throughout cancer treatment and recovery.
Christina now provides in-person consultations in Paralimni and Limassol, home visits across Cyprus, and online sessions for clients in both Cyprus and the UK.
She works across a wide range of areas including oncology (her area of expertise), diabetes, renal, cardiovascular and gastrointestinal conditions, women’s health (including PCOS, pregnancy, and breastfeeding), nutrition support, post-surgery recovery, sports nutrition, and weight management.
Her approach is simple yet effective: realistic, non-restrictive, and centred around long-term wellbeing. Christina believes that nutrition is rarely black or white — it is often grey.
She advocates for moderation, helping patients build a positive relationship with food, where all foods can fit within a balanced diet unless medical needs or personal preferences dictate otherwise.
Christina is an active member of the Cypriot Dietetic Association, the British Dietetic Association, and Gesy.
Languages: English & Greek
Panagiotis Ioannidis (LPC, LLM)
Lawyer
Panagiotis Ioannidis is qualified lawyer duly registered with the Cyprus Bar Association. He has earned a bachelor’s degree in Law from the University of Essex with a grade of First Class Honours. He has completed the LPC-LLM post-graduate qualification at the University of Law in the UK with an award of Distinction.
He is the Founder and Managing Partner of Panagiotis Ioannidis & Associates LLC.
He has extensive experience in the following areas: Family Law, Contract, Commercial, Employment, Personal Injury and Medical Negligence, Banking, Real Estate, Landlord and Tenant, Criminal.
Panagiotis assists our clients with legal advice regarding issues of family disputes, criminal cases, applications custody in cases of mental incompetence or insanity and any other legal issue they may face.
Languages: English & Greek
