Ivy

Dr Ivy Orphanides

Counseling Psychologist

“Chartered Counselling Psychologist offering private therapy in Cyprus and via online media.”

About Me

As a Chartered Counseling Psychologist, I welcome you to a private therapy space designed for your unique journey. I aim to foster a calm, collaborative environment where we can explore your concerns together. Whether you are in Cyprus or prefer engaging online, I offer flexible support to suit your life. Clients seeking to understand themselves better and find practical ways forward will feel heard and guided. Let's work to navigate life's complexities with greater clarity.

Approach

From my base in Paphos and through secure online sessions, therapy unfolds as a steady, practical collaboration tuned to your pace and priorities. We gently map patterns in mood, relationships or body image, combining careful reflection with skills you can try between sessions so intense memories or grief feel contained rather than overpowering. Sessions mix patient listening with thoughtful, timely challenges, and I suggest brief tasks or check-ins when helpful to consolidate change. This way of working suits adults and couples seeking clear, manageable steps through difficult transitions.
Contact Ivy

Ask a quick question or arrange a time to meet.

Basic Information

In-person & Online

Services

Services Offered:

  • Relationship Counseling

    Counselling for couples or partners focused on improving communication, rebuilding trust, and strengthening emotional connection.

  • EMDR

    Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing, a therapy that uses guided eye movements to help the brain process and integrate traumatic memories.

    Learn more about EMDR
  • Individual Therapy

    One-on-one therapy sessions between a client and a therapist, focused on that person's specific concerns and goals.

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  • Online Therapy

    Therapy sessions conducted over video call, phone, or secure messaging, using the same professional methods delivered remotely.

    Learn more about Online Therapy

Works With:

  • Adults
  • Couples
  • Groups

Area of Expertise

Scope of Practice:

  • Abuse

    Emotional, physical, or sexual mistreatment by another person that causes lasting psychological harm and disrupts a person's sense of safety.

  • Anxiety

    Persistent worry, nervousness, or fear that is disproportionate to the situation and interferes with daily functioning.

    Learn more about Anxiety
  • Grief & Loss

    The emotional, physical, and psychological response to the death of a loved one or another significant loss.

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  • Body Image

    How a person perceives, thinks, and feels about their physical appearance. When persistently negative, it can drive distress, avoidance, and disordered eating.

    Learn more about Body Image
  • Mood Disorder

    A category of mental health conditions, including depression and bipolar disorder, in which a person's emotional state is significantly and persistently disrupted.

    Learn more about Mood Disorder
  • Eating Disorders

    A group of conditions, including anorexia, bulimia, and binge eating, involving disturbed eating behaviours and a distorted relationship with food and body image.

    Learn more about Eating Disorders
  • Pregnancy & Fertility Issues

    The emotional and psychological dimensions of pregnancy, fertility treatment, pregnancy loss, or the transition to parenthood.

    Learn more about Pregnancy & Fertility Issues
  • Relationship Issues

    Difficulties in romantic relationships, including communication problems, trust breakdowns, conflict patterns, or uncertainty about the relationship's future.

    Learn more about Relationship Issues
  • LGBTQI+ Support

    The unique psychological experiences of LGBTQI+ individuals, including identity exploration, coming out, discrimination, minority stress, and relationship dynamics.

  • Trauma

    The lasting psychological impact of deeply distressing events, such as violence, abuse, accidents, or disasters, that overwhelm a person's ability to cope.

    Learn more about Trauma

Professional Title:

  • Counseling Psychologist

    A psychologist who helps people with everyday life challenges (relationships, work stress, adjustment) as well as mental health conditions.

Credentials

Registrations

British Psychological Society (BPS)

Counseling Psychologist

Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC)

Practitioner Psychologist

Society for Existential Analysis

Council of Registered Professional Psychologists (ΣΕΨ)

Counseling Psychologist

Cyprus Professional and Scientific Psychological Association (CYPSA)

Counseling Psychologist

Qualifications

University of Wales

Service Areas

Counselling & Psychological Therapies

In-person & Online

Paphos, Cyprus

Cyprus