Sofia, Psychological Counsellor at familyFirst Dubai

Sofia Paraskevopoulou

Psychologist, CDA Licensed

  • Psychological Assessments & Therapy for Children, Adolescents, Families & Adults
  • English & Greek

Sofia Paraskevopoulou is a CDA-licensed Psychologist with over 18 years of experience helping children and adolescents feel understood and develop skills, with particular experience in Autism Spectrum Disorder, ADHD, learning difficulties and childhood psychosis. She also works with children and families experiencing anxiety, depression, phobias, trauma, bullying and everyday emotional and behavioural challenges, and supports adults with anxiety and emotional wellbeing.

Her work spans psychological and developmental assessments, individual therapy and individualised intervention programmes for children and adolescents, alongside psychological support for adults. She also provides parent counselling and psychoeducation, school consultation and multidisciplinary care.

She holds an MSc in Developmental Psychopathology from the University of Reading, UK. Her work in clinical, educational and private practice settings has shaped her belief that support works best when it is consistent, at home, at school and in everyday life.

Her approach is warm and paced to each person’s comfort. Rather than following a single method, she draws on psychodynamic, CBT-informed, behavioural, developmental and communication-based approaches, creating a trusting space where each person can feel safe, respected and supported.

Specializations

  • Psychological and Developmental Assessments
  • ADHD, Autism Spectrum Disorder, and Childhood Psychosis
  • Learning Difficulties and School Adjustment
  • Anxiety, Phobias, and Emotional Regulation Difficulties
  • Behavioural Difficulties and Adaptive Functioning
  • Trauma and Bullying
  • Parent Counselling and Psychoeducation
  • School Consultation and Multidisciplinary Collaboration

Qualifications & Memberships

  • MSc in Developmental Psychopathology

Languages spoken

  • English
  • Greek