Zoi Panozachou

Zoi Panozachou

Psychotherapist


Contact Info

E-MAIL ADDRESS

zoi.panozachou@unique-therapy.com


BUSINESS EXPERIENCE

November 2022 to Present

Unique Therapy, Zurich, Switzerland, Psychotherapist

• Observe, interview, and survey individuals.
• Identify psychological, emotional, behavioural, or organisational issues and diagnose disorders (CBT).
• Participating and contributing to intervention planning for each individually
• Performed testing and assessment of patients with neuropsychological disorders.
• Drafted detailed reports and psychological findings to share and educate others.
• Contributing to problem-solving and participating in team meetings
May 2022 to October 2022

Sonova AG, Zurich, Switzerland Sonova Holding AG is an internationally active Swiss group of companies that specializes in hearing care. Practical Trainee in the R&D Department (fixed term contract)

• Work on the formulation of a project proposal for the development of the newly established R&D mental
health department
• Participate in the design and implementation of interventions to inform and raise awareness about hearing
loss and comorbidities in mental health.
• Conduct and author a scoping review survey discussing the impact of hearing loss and hearing aids to mental
health.
• Participate in team meetings and prepare presentations for the marketing department about mental health
awareness and investment.
• Trained and educated for hearing aids and new and technological entrepreneurial methods of coping of
hearing loss
January 2022 to April 2022

International Organization for Migration (IOM), Athens, Greece IOM is the leading intergovernmental organization in the field of migration and works closely with governmental, intergovernmental and non-governmental partners. Psychologist (fixed term contract)

• Participated in the design and implementation of interventions to inform and raise awareness to
unaccompanied children
• Ensured project implementation and timeliness according to IOM rules and regulations
• Trained in IOM protocols and safe security regulations (BSAFE)
• Assessed the psychological health of the unaccompanied children via psychological assessments
• Provided psychological support and counselling via the organisation of individual and group sessions
April 2021 to June 2021

University Mental Health Research Institute (UMHRI), Athens, Greece University Mental Health Research Institute is an Academic Research Institute on Mental Health of Greece. Psychologist

• Attended and co-lead group therapy sessions for patients with psychopathological diagnoses (schizophrenia,
bipolar disorder, manic episodes)
• Trained in providing neuropsychological and psychological Tests (MMPI,TMT,Beck Depression Inventory
• Performed testing and assessment of patients with neuropsychological disorders
• Conducted and authored a survey discussing the impact of graphology to patients with schizophrenia
June 2020 to April 2021

Orthologismos SA, Thessaloniki, Greece Orthologismos SAis a company with many years of presence in the market of Accounting, Tax, Consulting and Training Services. HR Specialist

• Planned the recruitment and placement procedures; Conducted initial interviews with applicants
• Maintained detailed employee records and conducted benefit analysis for benchmarking purposes
• Processed all personnel action forms and ensured their proper approval
• Designed and hosted educational workshops for company employee

EDUCATION

September 2023 to Present

Greek Association for Cognitive and Behavioural Psychotherapies (GACBP) Diploma in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy

Training in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)and obtaining a diploma as a CBT therapist recognised by
Cognitive and Behavioural Psychotherapies (GACBP) and the European Association of Behavioural and
Cognitive Therapies (EABCT).
Skills: Psychotherapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dissertation
September 2022 to May 2024

British Academy of Graphology,United Kingdom Diploma in Analytic and Forensic Graphology

Training in analytic and Forensic Graphology; Examining handwriting and analysis of behavioural patterns
adjusting them in forensic, psychological regulations
Skills: Graphology, Recruitment process, Analysis, Behavioural Patterns
September 2019 to September 2020

Queen Mary University of London, United Kingdom, Master’s Degree in Mental Health: Psychological Therapies

• Areas of study: Advanced Skills in Mental Health, Psychological Therapies, Research Methods
• Dissertation: #Mentalhealth: The overuse of social networking sites and mental health in adults: A Systematic
Review.
• Participating in extracurricular activities; Art therapy
September 2014 to July 2019

Aristotle University of Thessaloniki,School of Psychology,Greece Bachelor’s degree in psychology

• Main Courses: Psychopathology, Developmental Psychology, Neuropsychology, Biopsychology, Social
Psychology, Clinical Psychology,Organisational Psychology
• University Placement (12/2018-02/2019); Adults and Childs Attendant in Autistic Person Unit
ELPIDA,Thessaloniki,Greece: Responsible for autistic people of a wide age range; Created entertainment
and education activities .Observed their behavior and reactions; Bonded with them via safe interactive
games.Drafted detailed reports for each individual and cooperated with the program supervisor.
• Dissertation: “Reasons for failure and predictive ability of the Trail Making Test on the functioning of the
elderly”, Quantitative Analysis on the conditions of A and B of TMT using SPSS. Paper was presented at the
1st Panhellenic Conference of Neuropsychology in Athens, Greece

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• Memberships: Member of the British Psychological Society (MBPsS), Föderation der Schweizer
Psychologinnen und Psychologen (FSP Psychologin), Member of British Academy of Graphology
• Accredited Psychologist by Psyko (Psychologieberufekommission)
• Licensed Psychologist (Greek Ministry of Health)
• Certificate in Minesota Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory (issued by ISON Psychometrica)
• Hellenic Neuropsychological Society (04/2018) “1st Panhellenic Conference of Neuropsychology”,
Athens, Greece
LANGUAGES Native Greek, Fluent English, Business German