Margarita

Margarita Varvogli, MSc

Licensed Psychologist

“I believe that meaningful change begins when people feel genuinely heard and accepted. My work is grounded in respect for each person’s individuality, emotional experience, and readiness for change. Rather than focusing on labels or quick solutions, I value presence, empathy, and authentic connection. I see therapy as a collaborative process, where understanding grows gradually through dialogue, reflection, and emotional awareness.”

About Me

I am a licensed psychologist based in Greece, working in a person-centred and compassionate way. I recognise how much courage it can take to begin therapy, especially when someone feels unsure, overwhelmed, or hesitant. My aim is to offer a safe and supportive space where you can bring what feels difficult in the present moment, at your own pace. Therapy can become a place of understanding, emotional relief, and gentle reconnection with yourself.

Approach

My approach is person-centered, relational, and focused on the here and now. In our work together, we can explore what you are experiencing in your daily life, your emotions, thoughts, relationships, and inner struggles, in a way that feels safe and manageable. I work with sensitivity to your pace and needs, offering a space that supports self-exploration without pressure or judgment. Therapy is shaped together, always respecting what feels right for you at each moment.
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Basic Information

In-person & Online

Services

I offer individual psychotherapy for adults and young adults. I work with people who may be experiencing emotional distress, stress or anxiety, low mood, relational difficulties, life changes, or a general sense of feeling stuck or overwhelmed. Therapy can offer a space to pause, reflect, and develop a more compassionate understanding of yourself and your experiences.

Services Offered:

  • Counseling

    A form of talk therapy providing a safe, confidential space to explore feelings, thoughts, and behaviours with a trained professional.

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  • Psychology

    The scientific study and clinical practice of understanding the mind, emotions, and behaviour, applied to promote healthier functioning.

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  • Psychotherapy

    In-depth therapeutic work that explores patterns in thoughts, emotions, and relationships to produce lasting psychological change.

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  • Online Therapy

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

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Works With:

  • Adults
  • Individuals

Area of Expertise

Scope of Practice:

  • Anxiety

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

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  • 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.

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  • Young Adult Issues

    The unique psychological challenges of emerging adulthood (18–25), including identity formation, independence, relationship navigation, and finding direction.

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  • Self-Esteem

    A person's overall sense of their own worth and value. When chronically low, it can drive self-doubt, avoidance, and difficulty in relationships.

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  • Self-Care

    Deliberate actions taken to maintain or improve one's own mental, emotional, and physical well-being.

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  • Relationship Issues

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

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  • Personal Development

    The ongoing process of self-awareness, self-improvement, and reaching one's potential, pursued not because something is wrong but to live more fully.

  • Life Transitions

    Major life changes, such as relocation, retirement, parenthood, or career shifts, that disrupt routine and require psychological adjustment.

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  • Grief, Loss & Bereavement

    The emotional, physical, and psychological response to the death of a loved one or another significant loss, varying widely in duration and expression.

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  • Identity & Self-Image

    A person's sense of who they are, including their values, beliefs, roles, and self-perception, and the distress that arises when this sense is unclear, fragmented, or negative.

Professional Title:

  • Licensed Psychologist

    A psychologist licensed to independently assess, diagnose, and treat psychological conditions.

Credentials

Registrations

Greek Ministry of Health

Psychologist

American Psychological Association (APA)

Graduate Member

World Association for Person-Centered and Experiential Psychotherapy and Counseling (WAPCEPC)

Member

Qualifications

Master of Science in Counselling Psychology

University of Sheffield

Year: 2022

Postgraduate Certificate in Professional Practice of Counselling

University of York

Year: 2024

Bachelor's degree in Psychology

Aristotle University of Thessaloniki

Year: 2020

Memberships

British Psychological Society (BPS)

Service Areas

Margarita Varvogli

In-person & Online

Athens, Attica

Greece

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Athens, Greece