Alexandros Tsolakidis

With 23 years of diverse professional experience, Alexandros Tsolakidis combines expertise in psychotherapy, human resource management, business administration, and marketing. His therapeutic approach is rooted in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and contemporary psychodynamic principles, with a special focus on human relationships and the psychoanalytic exploration of the self, behavior, and interpersonal dynamics.

Alexandros Tsolakidis

Psychologist

Resume

Alexandros Tsolakidis is a qualified psychologist with 23 years of professional experience in the fields of human resource management, business administration, marketing and psychotherapy. The academic approach of Alexandros Tsolakidis focuses on the study of the psychoanalytic dimension of self, relationship, behavior and human intellect.

His specialization in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and the modern psychodynamic dimension of human relationships were a natural choice and evolution of his scientific understanding of the special scope of psychology's applications, both in the context of the needs of modern man and business.

Education

Professional Expertise

Academic Activity

Education

MSc in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy – University of Bolton, UK (with Merit)
Master’s in Contemporary Interpersonal Psychodynamic Psychotherapy – Athens Institute of Contemporary Psychodynamic Psychotherapy (Four-Year Training)
BS in Psychology – University of Greenwich, UK (1st Division)
MBA in Marketing – University of Wales, UK
BA in Business Studies – University of Glamorgan, UK
Certificate in Counseling Skills – NYC (Specialized Certification and Apprenticeship Program)

Professional Expertise

In Psychotherapy and Neuropsychology

Alexandros specializes in building strong therapeutic alliances, offering a compassionate and tailored approach to each client. His methodology incorporates:

Therapeutic Specializations:
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Relational Psychoanalysis
- Interpersonal and Self-Psychology
Key Skills:
- Developing trust and authentic therapeutic connections
- Adapting psychotherapeutic strategies to individual client needs
- Explaining complex psychological theories in clear, accessible language
- Empowering clients to explore and reframe cognitive patterns
Neuropsychological Focus:
- Monitoring and managing cognitive decline in conditions like Alzheimer’s and related dementias
- Designing cognitive-strengthening exercises tailored to enhance speech, memory, and attention
Psychotherapeutic Approach:
- Individual and group therapy, emphasizing relationship dynamics
- Integration of self-psychology and intersubjectivity theories
- Focus on understanding inner psychological structures and their impact on emotions and behavior
- In-depth exploration of attachment theory and parent-child relationships

In Business and Management

Alexandros also brings extensive experience in leadership roles, blending psychological insight with business acumen:

Human resource management and organizational development
Consumer behavior analysis and market strategy
Staff recruitment, training, and team-building
Effective conflict resolution and negotiation techniques

Academic Contributions & Seminars

Alexandros is committed to ongoing education and professional development, participating in numerous conferences and seminars:

6th Panhellenic Conference on Cognitive Psychotherapies – Presented research on the constructivist dimension in relational psychoanalysis
Topics of interest include:
- Attachment theory in clinical practice
- Psychological insights into religious terrorism
- Group therapy in the “here and now” based on Irvin Yalom’s approach
- Modern psychotherapeutic methodologies, toy therapy, sports psychology, and forensic psychology

Alexandros Tsolakidis

Alexandros Tsolakidis