Efstratios Lekkas provides his contact information and an extensive resume summarizing his education, qualifications, research experience, work experience, skills and interests. He holds a Master's degree in Counselling Psychology from Keele University and a Bachelor's degree in Psychology from Aristotle University of Thessaloniki. His work experience includes positions as a psychologist at immigrant detention centers, municipalities, private practice and volunteering. He is fluent in Greek and proficient in English with basic knowledge of Spanish and German.

1. Lekkas Efstratios
Tel: 00302310946507 Mobile: 003023106937744055 E-Mail:stratoslekk@gmail.com
Address: Parnithos 29
54453 Thessaloniki, Greece.
Education and qualifications
2009 – 2011 Master of Science, Counselling Psychology, Keele University
Dissertation: Can Movies Be Healing? A journey into the
beneficial aspects of motion pictures
Supervisor: Dr. Hilary Campbell
1998 – 2005 Bachelor of Science (Degree), Psychology, Aristotle University of
Thessaloniki
Dissertation: Sexual Harassment of Women: The Phenomenon,
Causes, Consequences, Treatment.
Supervisor: Dr. Vassiliki Deliyanni-Kouimtzi
Research experience
2009 – 2010 Postgraduate Student, Department of Psychology, Keele University
• Master’s dissertation examined the potential of motion pictures
as therapeutic tools and how they may be utilised in the course
of counselling/psychotherapy.
• Researched and wrote four term papers: 1) The Core
Conditions in Person-Centred Therapy, whether they are
necessary and sufficient for therapeutic change, 2) The
relationship between counsellor and client in the three
traditional major counselling approaches (person-centred,
psychodynamic and cognitive behavioural), 3) Hypoactive
sexual desire disorder: Causes, Symptoms, Therapeutic
Approaches, 4) Aspects and effects of Social Phobia. Potential
Therapeutic Interventions.
1998 – 2005 Undergraduate Student, Department of Psychology, Aristotle
University of Thessaloniki
• Bachelor’s dissertation examined the psychological, emotional
and physical impact of sexual harassment on women and
potential treatment of the trauma.
Work Experience
Dec 2014 – Jun 2015 Psychologist under fixed-term contract at
immigrant detention centre in Paranesti
(Drama), Greece.
The scope of my work was to provide
psychological support to immigrants in

2. individual sessions, with the presence of a
social worker and a translator with the aim of
raising the morale and promoting their well-
being, always with mind in the future, after their
custody.
Dec 2013 – May 2014 Full-time employment (fixed-term contract)
as a psychologist at the Social Support
Centre of the Municipality of Kordelio-
Evosmos.
Undertaking individual cases; regular visits to
high schools of the Municipality and counselling
services to students, parents and teachers;
humanitarian work which mainly had to do with
distribution of food and non-food items to
vulnerable groups.
Feb. 2012 – present Counselling Psychologist
- Private Practice (Home Address)
- Personal Site offering Skype Sessions
(www.online-therapy.gr)
Sep. 2010 – Dec 2011 Volunteer Psychologist (for M.Sc. in
Counselling Psychology).
Hellenic Centre for Mental Health & Research
Kaftantzoglou 36 & Papafi
54639 Thessaloniki, Greece.
The scope of my volunteering work was to offer
individual sessions to people in need & organize
the team work of supporting sensitive groups,
like traumatized or recently impoverished
people.
Feb 2007 – Sep 2010 Sales Representative at Autohellas Hertz in
the department of Operating Leasing.
Head Office: Kifissia, 31 Viltanioti str.
145 64, Athens, Greece.
Service and support of existing customers,
external appointments, telephone sales,
customer base expansion in Northern Greece
and integration of new customers in leasing
services and corporate fleet management.
Aug 2005 – May 2006 Psychologist in the Greek Army (Arta,
Athens, Didymoteicho).
My field of responsibility was to support my
fellow soldiers, as well as high-rank officers.
This was achieved mainly by touring in most of
Evros military camps and carrying out
interviews, administering psychological tests
and offering individual sessions.
July 2005 Volunteer Carer

3. Leros Mental Hospital
Lepida, 85400
Leros, Greece.
The scope of the volunteering work was to aid
mental patients with their daily needs. The
morning placement was in the Mental Hospital
premises, while the evening work was carried
out in various apartments through the island,
which were inhabited by more functional
patients.
Additional Skills
Familiar with IAPT standards.
Competent user of Microsoft packages including Word and PowerPoint.
I am a holder of a Greek driver’s licence (Cars & motorcycles).
Languages
Fluent in Greek (spoken and written)
Proficient in English (Understanding, speaking and writing)
Basic knowledge of Spanish
Elementary knowledge of German
Conferences attended
June-July 2013: 8-hour training on mindfulness and stress management techniques,
under the guidance of Alexandra Pentaraki, well-known therapist in North Greece,
El.Venizelou 3, 54623, Thessaloniki.
3-5 December 2004: 1st
International Conference of the Psychological Society of
Northern Greece: «Quality of Life and Psychology», Thessaloniki.
21-23 November 2003: Human Behaviour: Research and Applications in Psychology
and educational practice, Volos.
19-20 December 2002: “Emotional Intelligence”, Hellenic Management Association,
Thessaloniki.
Other Interests
Music, playing the piano & classic guitar.
Attended drama school for 2 years. Still love attending plays.
Internet; new technologies; social networking.
Travelling; discovering new places and meeting people.
References

4. I can provide them to you upon request.