You can book an appointment by phone, via email at info@vtsoutsani.gr, or through the contact form on the website. I will get in touch with you to confirm the day and time that best suits you.

Yes. Everything you share with me is completely confidential, in accordance with the Psychologists’ Code of Ethics. The therapy space is a safe environment where you can freely express your thoughts and emotions.

Yes, as long as you notify in advance (at least 24 hours before), so that the time slot can be offered to someone else who may need it.

Research shows that online psychotherapy and parent counseling sessions can be just as effective as in-person ones, provided that certain basic conditions are met. The most important factor is being in a quiet and private space where you feel comfortable sharing your thoughts and emotions without being overheard. It’s also helpful to have a stable internet connection so that our conversation can flow smoothly without interruptions. When these conditions are met, online therapy can offer the same sense of safety, understanding, and meaningful connection as in-person sessions.

Our first meeting is an opportunity to get to know each other and talk about what is currently concerning you.
In a calm, friendly, and completely confidential environment, you can share your thoughts, feelings, and concerns freely, without fear or pressure.
The goal is to begin understanding your difficulties more deeply and to form a clear picture of how we can move forward together.

Adult Psychotherapy

The first session focuses on understanding the challenges you are facing and how they affect your life.
We discuss your present situation, experiences that may relate to your concerns, and the changes you would like to achieve.

Together, we begin to shape the initial therapeutic goals. If needed, you may be given some questionnaires that help with a holistic assessment of your mental and emotional state.

Child Therapy

When the request concerns a child, the first meeting takes place with the parents only, without the child present.
We discuss the difficulties the child is showing, their daily routine, and how your concerns appear, in order to decide on the most appropriate framework for intervention.

You will be given a history form to complete and, if necessary, additional questionnaires.
Once this process is complete, the first session with the child is scheduled.
In that session, within a positive and supportive atmosphere, we get to know each other — playing or talking, depending on the child’s age. The goal is for the child to feel comfortable, trust the process, and enjoy the session, while we begin to explore their challenges at their own pace and in their own way of expression.

Adolescent Therapy

In adolescence, trust is the most important step. It’s a period when the adolescent seeks greater autonomy and personal space, so the first session has special significance.

The adolescent should feel that they have a say and a choice in how the first meeting will take place — either together with their parents or separately, depending on what makes them feel most comfortable.
This choice strengthens the sense of respect and collaboration, helping to build an authentic therapeutic relationship.

In some cases, a separate meeting with the parents may follow (always with the adolescent’s knowledge), to gather additional information and define shared goals for the next steps.

A first step with care and collaboration

The first meeting, whether it concerns an adult, child, or adolescent, forms the foundation of a relationship built on trust.
Together, we set the groundwork for a collaboration based on respect, understanding, and realistic goals, with the ultimate aim of gradual change, empowerment, and improved emotional well-being.

A child’s or adolescent’s ability to participate in online sessions is assessed individually, depending on the needs, age, and specific circumstances of each family.
The decision is always made in collaboration with the parents and the child or adolescent, to ensure that this method of communication is truly appropriate and beneficial.

What is taken into consideration

During the initial assessment, several factors are evaluated, such as:

• The nature of the concern and the type of difficulties being addressed

• The cognitive and emotional level of the child or adolescent

• Their attention span and concentration, to ensure they can stay engaged without becoming easily distracted

• The quality of the online environment, including a stable internet connection and a quiet, private space where they can speak freely

In general, children under the age of 8 often find it challenging to engage effectively in online sessions, as therapeutic work at this age relies heavily on play, physical presence, and non-verbal communication, which are best facilitated in person.

Adolescents and older children, on the other hand, can benefit more easily from online therapy, especially when there is good technical support and a calm, private environment.
In these cases, online sessions can be equally effective, offering flexibility and consistency in the therapeutic process.

Every child and adolescent is unique.
The choice of session format is always made with care and collaboration, ensuring that it genuinely supports the child’s needs and developmental progress.