Mrs Maria Leonidou

I am Maria Leonidou, a Systemic Family Psychotherapist and founder of Anakoufisis Psychotherapy & Counseling , where I work with adults, adolescents, couples, and families in a respectful, collaborative, and holistic way. I hold a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology and Social Sciences from the Open University of England, an MA in Online and Distance Education, and completed my four-year advanced training in Systemic Psychotherapy at the Systemic Institute of Cyprus. My education also includes specialized training in Solution-Focused Therapy through the BRIEF Institute in London and advanced training in Non-Violent Resistance at the School of Non-Violent Resistance in Israel. I am additionally certified in systemic interventions such as the Systemic Sculpting and the Systemic Genogram. My practice integrates systemic theory with complementary therapeutic tools tailored to each person’s unique context and needs. I work extensively with individuals and relationships affected by anxiety, phobias, obsessive-compulsive patterns, depression, psychosis, and dependency, always seeking an approach that is methodical, holistic, and personalized. I also specialize in the systemic psychotherapy of children, adolescents, couples, and families. In 2019 I established Anakoufisis with a vision to support mental wellbeing across the lifespan, from childhood to adulthood, and to build multidisciplinary collaborations that reflect European standards of professional care. I am a proud member of the European Association for Psychotherapy (EAP), the European Family Therapy Association (EFTA), the Pancyprian Association of Psychotherapists, and the Observatory for Mental Health Rights. I am committed to creating therapeutic spaces where people feel genuinely heard and empowered to make meaningful changes in their lives and relationships.