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Mariza Thanopoulou CBT & Int. Therapist

Mariza Thanopoulou practice location: Amsterdam and online

Nationality: Greek

Language skills: English, Dutch, Greek

Insurance: International, NVPA-registered (Sessions may be partially reimbursed through Dutch supplementary insurance packages).

NIP: Yes (215803)

BIG: n/a

ACCESS start date: September 2020

Qualifications

  • MSc in Clinical Psychology
  • Diploma Integrative Psychotherapy
  • ECP (European Certificate of Psychotherapy)

Professional registrations

  • Registered CBT Therapist (VGCT)
  • Member of Dutch Association of Relationship and Family Therapy (NVRG)

Practice Description

Mariza Thanopoulou provides integrative psychological support focused on enhancing mental health, emotional resilience, and overall wellbeing. Her integrative approach is tailored to each individual’s needs, combining evidence-based methods with sensitivity to cultural background, personal values, and life context.

With professional registrations in the Netherlands, Belgium, and Greece, and experience working across different countries and age groups, Mariza brings a warm, collaborative, and goal-oriented style to her work. She supports clients in finding relief, insight, and meaningful change—whether that means managing symptoms, developing coping strategies, or navigating life transitions.

Mariza works with adults, young people, couples, and families. Her integrative approach weaves together elements from evidence-based methods such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Systemic Therapy, and EMDR, always tailored to the individual needs and context of each client. This flexible and holistic way of working enables her to support a wide range of emotional, psychological, and relational challenges with depth, clarity, and compassion.

Languages used for counseling work

English, Dutch and Greek

Contact information

Website:  www.innerAssist.com

Mariza Thanopoulou is part of our Counsellors on Call team.

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