Dimitris Tsiakos

A Dedicated Expert in Psychoanalytic Therapy

Dimitrios Tsiakos

Resume

Dimitrios Tsiakos is a seasoned psychologist specializing in Contemporary Psychoanalytic Therapy and Cognitive Analytic Psychotherapy. With extensive experience as a scientific director, clinical supervisor, and psychotherapist, he has dedicated his career to providing compassionate psychotherapeutic support and counseling services. Over the years, he has honed his skills across diverse educational and clinical environments, offering deep insight and care to those he works with.

Dimitrios holds a diploma in group therapy from the prestigious Yalom Institute of Psychotherapy (USA) and postgraduate degrees in Clinical Supervision and Cognitive Science. His academic rigor is matched by a robust professional presence—he has delivered research presentations at international conferences and published in respected journals, contributing meaningfully to the field of psychology.

Since 2016, Dimitrios has been an integral part of the "Institute for Contemporary Psychotherapy Athens," where he offers psychotherapy and valuable psychological support. Previously, he served as a psychologist and psychotherapist at the "Roi Counseling and Psychological Support Center" (2013–2014) and as an adjunct instructor at ASPAITE, teaching the course "Counseling and New Technologies" during the same period.

Beyond clinical work, Dimitrios has demonstrated leadership in managerial roles, including as a card director at the Bank of Cyprus. He has also contributed to the Adapted Activities Scientific Association, supporting inclusive initiatives. His passion for education is reflected in his participation in post-graduate programs and professional development seminars, culminating in earning a BA in Psychology from the Psychology Department of Panteion University of Social and Political Sciences in 2012.

Dimitrios Tsiakos combines a rich academic background, professional expertise, and a therapeutic approach rooted in empathy and innovation, making him a trusted guide for individuals and groups seeking transformative psychological growth.

Education

Professional Experience

Clinical Supervisions

Academic Activity

Education

• 2013 – 2017
Training in Psychoanalysis, Tamba Bay Institute for Psychoanalytic Studies , Florida, USA

• 2013 – 2014
Certificate of specialization in “Psychodynamic Psychiatry in Clinical Practice”, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Center for Continuing Education and Training, Athens, Greece

• 2011 – 2013
Attendance of a specialization seminar in “Psychoanalytic Theory in Clinical Practice”, Hellenic Society of Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy and Psychiatric Department of the General Hospital “Sotiria”, Athens, Greece

• 2009 – 2015
Diploma in Group Therapy, Yalom Institute of Psychotherapy, USA

• 2007 – 2011
Training in Cognitive Analytic Psychotherapy, supervised by Steve Potter ACAT accredited Therapist, Supervisor and in collaboration with the British Association for Cognitive Analytic Psychotherapy (ACAT)

• 2009 – 2010
Postgraduate Diploma in ‘Clinical Supervision’, University of Derby, UK

• 2007 – 2009
Master’s Degree in ‘Basic and Applied Cognitive Science’, School of Philosophy, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Greece

• 2006 – 2008
Postgraduate Degree in ‘Teaching Specialization Courses with New Technologies’, School of Philosophy, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Greece

• 2006 – 2007
Certificate of Specialization in ‘Counselling and Guidance’, Higher School of Pedagogical and Technological Education, Greece

• 2007
Training in Cognitive and Behavioral Psychotherapy, Institute for Research and Treatment of Behavior, Greece

• 2004
Six-month training in the treatment of Sexual Disorders, Institute of Mental and Sexual Health, Greece

• 2000 – 2003
Graduate of the Department of Psychology, School of Social Sciences, University of Crete, Greece

• 1995 – 2000
Degree in Medical Laboratories, School of Health and Welfare Professions (SEYP), Larissa Technological Educational Institute, Greece

Professional Experience

2022 – today
Line manager for placement in MSc Counselling and Positive Psychology, New York College / Bolton University, UK
2018 – today
Scientific Director, Institute for Contemporary Psychotherapy Athens, ICPA , Athens, Greece
2015 – 2018
Scientific Manager, Psychotherapy Center of Athens, Greece
2004 – today
Psychologist, Athens, Greece
2016 – 2017
Professor of Psychology at New York College, Athens, Greece
‘Basic Skills of Group Therapy’
2016 – 2019
Practice Manager – Line Manager at the Master in Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapies at New York College of Greece, Athens, Greece
2016 – 2017
Professor of Psychology at New York College, Athens, Greece
‘Skills of Counselling’
2006 – 2015
Trainer and Supervisor, Institute of Cognitive Analytic Psychotherapy, Athens, Greece
2005 – 2006
Psychologist, Municipality of Filothei, Athens, Greece
2006 – 2015
Research Associate, Institute of Mental and Sexual Health, Athens, Greece

Clinical Supervision

2013 – 2015
Supervision with Jeremy D. Safran, Ph.D., Director and Professor of Psychology, New School for Social Research, New York, USA
2012- 2016
Supervision with Dr. Spyros Orphanos, ABPP, Clinical Director in the Postdoctoral Program in Psychotherapy and Psychoanalysis, New York University, New York, USA
2009 – 2015
Supervision in group therapy by Ruthellen Josselson, PhD, ABPP, Professor of Clinical Psychology, The Fielding Graduate University, Yalom Institute of Psychotherapy, USA

Academic Activities

Conferences

2019 Social Studies, Regional Development and Spatial Planning: European and International Dimensions & Perspectives” Oursoulines School – Castle Naxos, Naxos Island, Cyclades, Greece
2019 Roundtable: Contemporary view of the therapeutic relationship, Constructivist dimension of Relational Analysis. 6th Panhellenic Conference on Cognitive Therapies, Thessaloniki, Greece
2019 SEPI 37th Annual Meeting Lisbon, Portugal. Panel presentation “The Contemporary strive to diminish schisms in psychotherapy: Building bridges across modalities and disciplines. Center for Contemporary Psychotherapy & Psychoanalysis (former ICPA)
2018 “Visiting History, From Oedipus to Sisyphus: The Unformulated Experience of Greek Migrants: Sisyphus the Greek”. Panel presentation in 16th Annual Conference of IARPP. New York, USA
2018 Oral presentation “Co-creating a contemporary perspective over trauma». The challenge of our traumata. Belgrade, Servia
2018 Presentation at the Aegean University conference “Counselling-coaching-mediation and facilitation: bridging the differences for a new crisis counselling”, Athens
2016 13th Conference of International Association for relational Psychoanalysis & Psychotherapy, Rome
2015 15th National Conference of Psychological Research, Cyprus
2014 5th National Conference counseling psychology, Patra
2012 – 2006 Participation in various conferences (14)

Articles & Publications

2018 Publication in ‘Contemporary Research in Child Psychology: Theory and Practices’.
Volume of Proceedings within the framework of the Mental and Community Health Programs of the University of the Aegean, Mytilene.
2008 Authorship of a chapter titled ‘The Psychology of the Modern Man: Traps & Dilemmas in Thinking’ in a book related to men’s health issues titled “Doctor, Tell Me”, published by Empeiria Publishing.
2007-2006 Publications in the press: Harmonia, Prevention, Men’s Health, MedweekPrevention with the title: ‘Personality Test’ (August 2007).
2006-2005 Publications on the official website of the Institute for Research and Behavioral Therapy: www.ibrt.gr
- Anxiety Disorders: Latest Research Findings
- ‘Therapeutic Planning in Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy’

Foreign Languages

English – Excellent
French – B2
Spanish – B2

Member

Member of the International Association for Relational Psychotherapy and Psychoanalysis (IARPP)
Member of the Society for the Exploration of Psychotherapy Integration (SEPI)

Dimitris Tsiakos