Evangelos Kandounakis
Psychologist – Psychotherapist
Evangelos Kandounakis is a Greek-Australian Psychologist (BSc (Honours) Psychology) – Psychotherapist and a licensed practitioner. He graduated with Honours from the Department of Psychology at the Open University (UK) and holds a specialization in Non-Directive Intervention Psychotherapy (NDI / Non-Directivité Intervenante) developed by French Professor and Psychotherapist Michel Lobrot, which belongs to the Humanistic Approaches to Psychotherapy.
He is a certified Parent Educator (in the Parent Effectiveness Training – PET model of Dr. Thomas Gordon) and has completed externship training in Couple Therapy (Emotionally Focused Therapy – EFT). In addition, he has attended training programs in trauma therapy and somatic therapy. He also holds academic undergraduate and postgraduate studies in other scientific fields from the Hellenic Mediterranean University.
He was a member of the British Psychological Society (BPS) from 2012 to 2017. Since 2019, he has been a regular member of the Chania Association of Psychologists (ΣΨΝΧ), and since November 2024 he has served as Vice President of the Board of Directors of the Chania Association of Psychologists (having previously served as Special Secretary from 2020 to 2024).
Professional Experience
He has volunteered at the Chania Mental Health Center, in the Child and Adolescent Department (2011–2012). He has also worked in counseling centers, providing psychological support to children, adolescents, parents, and adults.
He is a lecturer in seminars and public talks on topics related to human relationships, psychotherapy, adolescent and child psychology, improving couple relationships, and school-related issues (bullying, respect).
Since 2023, he has maintained a private practice in Chania, offering:
Academic and Educational Work
He writes articles in print and online media, as well as on his personal website, on topics related to mental health, personal development, child and adolescent psychology, interpersonal relationships, and couple dynamics.
He participates in scientific conferences on psychology and psychotherapy, and is often invited to radio programs on mental health, addressing issues concerning adults, children, adolescents, couples, families, and the educational environment. Furthermore, he is a lecturer in seminars and workshops.
Approach and Philosophy
As a psychologist specialized in the Humanistic Approach of Non-Directive Intervention Psychotherapy (NDI / Non-Directivité Intervenante) by Professor Michel Lobrot, his therapeutic approach is based on empathy, acceptance, and respect for each person’s uniqueness and choices. Depending on the individual’s needs, he may integrate elements from different therapeutic approaches.
He believes that creating the right conditions within the therapeutic relationship allows the individual to unfold their innate inner strength, which drives them toward growth and self-realization.
Contact
His office is located in Chania. In this calm and welcoming space, sessions are conducted in person, by appointment, with full respect for confidentiality and professional ethics. Online sessions are also available.
In addition to individual sessions with adults, adolescents, children, and couples, he also facilitates parent schools, as well as personal development and psychotherapy groups. Sessions are offered in both Greek and English.
