Elektra Diakolambrianou
Elektra Diakolambrianou was born in Rhodes, Greece, in 1984. She obtained a degree in Psychology from Panteion University of Social and Political Studies in 2007. She continued her studies in the Institution for Counselling and Psychological Studies (obtaining a post-graduate diploma in Person-Centered Counseling from Strathclyde University) and Athenian College (obtaining a professional certificate in Drama, Art and Play Therapy from Edexcel).
She is currently a Ph.D. candidate in Social Psychology at Panteion University, researching social integration and political participation as aspects of immigration from and towards Greece. Within this framework she has conducted field research in Greece, Australia and the US, and presented her work at conferences in Greece and other European countries.
She lives in Athens, working as a psychologist and mental health counselor. Her professional activities include individual, family and couples therapy, expressive arts therapy, experiential workshops, psychology and communication skills seminars, vocational guidance and creativity coaching. She is a staff member at the Institution for Counseling and Psychological Studies, and an academic associate at the Greek Music and Sound Research Centre.
She is a board member in the World Association for Person-Centered and Experiential Psychotherapy and Counseling.
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Education
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B.A., Psychology
Panteion University of Social and Political Studies
2007
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Post-Graduate Diploma, Person-Centered Counseling
University of Strathclyde
2011
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Professional Certificate, Art, Drama and Play Therapy
Athenian College
2011
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Ph.D., Social Psychology
Panteion University of Social and Political Studies
2014
Work Experience
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Intern Psychologist
National Rehabilitation Institution for People with Disabilities
November 2005 - February 2006
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Intern Social Psychology Lab Assistant
Panteion University of Social and Political Studies
October 2008 - February 2010
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Intern Mental Health Counselor
Institution of Counseling and Psychological Studies
September 2010 - December 2011
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Psychologist - Child Care Assistant
Nautical Club of Rhodes
June 2011 - September 2013
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Personal Development Group Facilitator
Counseling Centre 'Neos Kosmos'
November 2011 - September 2012
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Seminar Instructor - Therapeutic Play Facilitator - Drama Teacher
Cultural Association of Soroni
July 2011 - August 2014
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Lecturer
Civil Academy of Rhodes
May 2013 - June 2013
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Certified Parent Effectiveness Trainer
Gordon Hellas
November 2012 - present
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Trainee Facilitator
Institution for Counselling and Psychological Studies
October 2013 - present
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Scientific Associate
Music and Sound Research Centre
September 2014 - present
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Academic Staff Member
Institution for Counseling and Psychological Studies
October 2014 - present
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Psychologist - Mental Health Counselor
Self-employed
October 2012 - present
Membership in Professional Organizations
- Association of Greek Psychologists
- European Association of Social Psychology
- World Association for Person-Centered and Experiential Psychotherapy and Counseling
Languages Spoken
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Greek
Native speaker
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English
Advanced proficiency
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German
Intermediate proficiency
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Italian
Intermediate proficiency
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Serbian
Basic proficiency
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Spanish
Basic proficiency
Psychology Mentors, Inspirations, and Influences
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Mahzarin BanajiHarvard UniversityA researcher whose work I admire. -
John T. JostNew York UniversityHis work has deeply influenced me both as a psychologist and as a person -
Xenia ChryssochoouPanteion University of Social and Political SciencesMy Ph.D. supervisor - a source of inspiration and motivation
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Elektra Diakolambrianou
Matrozou 7, Koukaki
11741 Athens
Greece
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