Sofia

Dr Sofia Manolesou

Psychiatrist

“Highly experienced child and adolescent psychiatrist and psychotherapist working with children, adolescents and families in Athens and in London.”

About Me

I am a highly experienced child and adolescent psychiatrist and psychotherapist. I work with children, adolescents, and their families to navigate complex emotional challenges. My approach blends psychiatric understanding with therapeutic exploration. This offers a holistic space to find clear pathways forward together. This unique combination supports young people and families with a wide range of concerns, in Athens or London.

Approach

Across Athens and London I frame sessions around careful assessment and collaborative planning, helping clarify what matters most for each child or adolescent. Sessions in English or Greek, face-to-face or online, move at a steady pace: focused exploration, brief skill-building, and family conversations when needed. Between meetings I share observations and practical suggestions to support progress and anchor changes at home and school. This way of working suits families seeking clear, compassionate guidance through complex developmental and emotional questions.
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Basic Information

Services

Services Offered:

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    Psych & Diagnostic Assessment

    Formal psychological testing to identify conditions, understand cognitive and emotional functioning, and guide treatment planning.

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    Child / Adolescent Therapy

    Therapy for children and teenagers using age-appropriate methods, such as play, art, or adapted talk therapy, to address emotional and behavioural difficulties.

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    Psychiatry

    A branch of medicine specialising in the diagnosis and treatment of mental health conditions, including the prescribing of medication.

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    Supervision

    Professional oversight for therapists and counsellors, providing guidance, ethical support, and reflective space for their clinical work.

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    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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    Ukraine Aid

    Mental health support specifically for people affected by the conflict in Ukraine, including refugees, displaced families, and those experiencing war trauma.

Works With:

  • •Adolescents
  • •Children
  • •Couples
  • •Families

Area of Expertise

Scope of Practice:

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    Child Psych & Diagnostic Assessment

    Formal assessment of a child's psychological, cognitive, or emotional functioning to identify conditions and guide appropriate support.

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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.

Professional Title:

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    Psychiatrist

    A medical doctor specialising in mental health who can diagnose conditions, provide therapy, and prescribe medication.

Qualifications

University of Patras, Greece

London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine

Greek State

Athens University Research Institute of Mental Health (EPIPSY)

Registrations

General Medical Council

Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist Full and Specialist Registration

Royal College of Psychiatrists

Specialist Associate

Hellenic Systemic Thinking and Family Therapy Association (HESTAFTA) (2010)

Greek Medical Association

Member of the Greek Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Association

Service Area

Sofia Manolesou

In-person & Online

Neos Kosmos

Athens, Attica

Greece