Meet The Team
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MSc Clinical Psychologist
Alexandra Charalambous is the founder of the Holding Place Institute and a certified Clinical Psychologist in Cyprus. She is a graduate of the Department of Psychology at Aristotle University of Thessaloniki and holds a Master’s degree in Clinical Psychology from the European University Cyprus.
Her master’s thesis focused on personality traits and symptoms of depression as predictive factors of substance use.
She has completed specialized training programs, including “Special Education: Interdisciplinary Convergence Practices” and “Cluster B Personality Disorders” at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, as well as the program “Trauma Therapy” by Dr. Gabor Maté. In addition, she is certified in the administration and interpretation of the MMPI-2 and in the assessment and diagnosis of ADHD in children, adolescents, and adults.
She has gained clinical experience at the Athalassa Psychiatric Hospital in Nicosia, where she conducted psychological assessments, provided therapeutic interventions for individuals with chronic mental health conditions, and offered family counseling. She also participated in psychosocial rehabilitation programs. Furthermore, she collaborated with the Association for the Prevention and Handling of Violence in the Family (SPAVO), the Altius Mind Institute, and the Self-Help Promotion Program in Thessaloniki, providing support to individuals with addictions (substance use, gambling, alcohol) and their families.
She provides individual psychotherapy, both in person and online, for adolescents and adults, parent counseling, couples therapy, and psychological assessments. Her work covers a wide range of issues, including anxiety, depression, eating disorders, panic attacks, trauma, personality disorders, addictions, relationship difficulties, and self-esteem issues. She specializes in supporting individuals who have experienced violence or are in abusive relationships.
She deeply believes that therapy is not an effort to build a “better” self, but a meeting with a self that is already enough. The therapy room functions as a safe space where one can simply exist, without conditions, and as a path to unfolding one’s deepest wounds, with the ultimate goal of discovering and accepting one’s own truth.
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MSc Clinical Psychologist
Chrystalla Solea is a registered Clinical Psychologist in Cyprus, holding a professional practice licence, No. 881. She holds a degree in Psychology and a Master’s degree in Clinical Psychology from European University Cyprus.
She has completed specialised training at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens (NKUA) in Borderline Personality Disorder and Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT).
She has gained clinical experience through her collaboration with various mental health services and organisations. At the Ithaki Counselling Centre of KENTHEA, she provided therapeutic services to children, adolescents, and adults experiencing difficulties such as anxiety, depression, panic attacks, interpersonal difficulties, and personality disorders.
At the Psychiatric Clinic of Limassol General Hospital, she provided therapeutic services to adults experiencing severe mental health disorders, including psychotic disorders and mood disorders.
In addition, she gained clinical experience at Gignesthai Psychology Centre, providing psychotherapy services to adolescents and adults experiencing anxiety, depression, panic attacks, eating disorders, and interpersonal difficulties, as well as parent counselling services.
She provides individual psychotherapy, both in person and online, to adolescents and adults, as well as parent counselling and couples therapy. Her therapeutic work covers a wide range of difficulties, including anxiety, depression, panic attacks, eating disorders, trauma, relationship difficulties, self-esteem issues, personality disorders, and addictions.
She believes that the therapeutic relationship can provide a safe space in which each person has the opportunity to express themselves freely and feel heard and understood. Within a framework of acceptance, trust, and respect, the therapeutic process can create space for understanding difficulties, recognising needs, and personal growth, while respecting each person’s unique pace and individual journey.
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MSc Clinical Psychologist
Georgia Papalli is a certified Clinical Dietitian–Nutritionist based in Cyprus, registered with the Cyprus Dietetic Association and the Cyprus Registration Board for Food Scientists. She graduated from the University of Hertfordshire, UK, and is recognized by the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) as a Registered Dietitian (RD).
With more than 10 years of experience in private practice, Georgia provides personalized nutrition care tailored to each individual’s unique needs and health goals.
As a clinical dietitian, she supports clients in improving their health through evidence-based nutrition and compassionate guidance. Whether managing a medical condition, working toward fat loss, building muscle, improving eating habits, or adopting a healthier lifestyle, she helps clients create realistic and sustainable changes that fit into everyday life.
Georgia believes that healthy eating should be practical, enjoyable, and balanced rather than restrictive. Her approach focuses on long-term wellbeing, empowering clients with the knowledge, support, and confidence needed to develop healthier habits and achieve lasting results.
She has completed specialised training at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens (NKUA) in Borderline Personality Disorder and Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT).
She has gained clinical experience through her collaboration with various mental health services and organisations. At the Ithaki Counselling Centre of KENTHEA, she provided therapeutic services to children, adolescents, and adults experiencing difficulties such as anxiety, depression, panic attacks, interpersonal difficulties, and personality disorders.
At the Psychiatric Clinic of Limassol General Hospital, she provided therapeutic services to adults experiencing severe mental health disorders, including psychotic disorders and mood disorders.
In addition, she gained clinical experience at Gignesthai Psychology Centre, providing psychotherapy services to adolescents and adults experiencing anxiety, depression, panic attacks, eating disorders, and interpersonal difficulties, as well as parent counselling services.
She provides individual psychotherapy, both in person and online, to adolescents and adults, as well as parent counselling and couples therapy. Her therapeutic work covers a wide range of difficulties, including anxiety, depression, panic attacks, eating disorders, trauma, relationship difficulties, self-esteem issues, personality disorders, and addictions.
She believes that the therapeutic relationship can provide a safe space in which each person has the opportunity to express themselves freely and feel heard and understood. Within a framework of acceptance, trust, and respect, the therapeutic process can create space for understanding difficulties, recognising needs, and personal growth, while respecting each person’s unique pace and individual journey.
Alexandra Charalambous
Alexandra Charalambous is the founder of the Holding Place Institute and a certified Clinical Psychologist in Cyprus. She is a graduate of the Department of Psychology at Aristotle University of Thessaloniki and holds a Master’s degree in Clinical Psychology from the European University Cyprus.
Her master’s thesis focused on personality traits and symptoms of depression as predictive factors of substance use.
She has completed specialized training programs, including “Special Education: Interdisciplinary Convergence Practices” and “Cluster B Personality Disorders” at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, as well as the program “Trauma Therapy” by Dr. Gabor Maté. In addition, she is certified in the administration and interpretation of the MMPI-2 and in the assessment and diagnosis of ADHD in children, adolescents, and adults.
She has gained clinical experience at the Athalassa Psychiatric Hospital in Nicosia, where she conducted psychological assessments, provided therapeutic interventions for individuals with chronic mental health conditions, and offered family counseling. She also participated in psychosocial rehabilitation programs. Furthermore, she collaborated with the Association for the Prevention and Handling of Violence in the Family (SPAVO), the Altius Mind Institute, and the Self-Help Promotion Program in Thessaloniki, providing support to individuals with addictions (substance use, gambling, alcohol) and their families.
She provides individual psychotherapy, both in person and online, for adolescents and adults, parent counseling, couples therapy, and psychological assessments. Her work covers a wide range of issues, including anxiety, depression, eating disorders, panic attacks, trauma, personality disorders, addictions, relationship difficulties, and self-esteem issues. She specializes in supporting individuals who have experienced violence or are in abusive relationships.
She deeply believes that therapy is not an effort to build a “better” self, but a meeting with a self that is already enough. The therapy room functions as a safe space where one can simply exist, without conditions, and as a path to unfolding one’s deepest wounds, with the ultimate goal of discovering and accepting one’s own truth.
