George Fragakis

05/10/2025

Athens in a heartbeat.
Popped down for a health check and left with a full one. Plaka’s winding lanes, the Acropolis glowing at golden hour, laughter with friends, and a teenage crush unlocked—Robbie Williams live 🎤💫
A few days, a lot of light. Heading back to Brussels with joy, kindness, and fresh inspiration buzzing. 🏛️🤍✈️

03/10/2025

Just had a quick escape: Brussels → Athens 🇧🇪✈️ All for one night only — to see live at the iconic Panathenaic Stadium. What. A. Show. From “Let Me Entertain You” to the emotional finale of “Angels”, it was pure magic. Over 40,000 people singing their hearts out under the Athenian sky, in a venue filled with history and electricity.

The moment Angels started… goosebumps. Everyone lit up, singing every word like it was the anthem of the night. Short trip, unforgettable memory. Worth every mile. 🖤🎤

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04/09/2025

02/09/2025

Last night I watched “Tebas Land” (in Greek: Μια άλλη Θήβα) and I’m still processing… Written by Sergio Blanco, this play is a gripping, darkly witty exploration of identity, artistry, and parricide. A playwright sets out to stage the story of a young man who killed his father, only to be forced by the state to replace him with an actor.

In Greece, under the direction of Vangelis Theodoropoulos, the production plunges into the deepest human conflicts: parricide, guilt, identity, and the fragile line between reality and fiction. Dimitris Kapouranis delivers a breathtaking performance, shifting between the roles of killer and actor with raw intensity, while Thanos Lekkas narrates with haunting clarity, holding up a mirror to our collective shadows.

As a process-person, I felt how profoundly this story touches the universal wounds we all carry: the invisible struggles with authority, the longing for recognition, and the desire to free ourselves from inherited pain. This is not just theatre; it feels like therapy in motion.

If you’re in Athens, don’t miss it. This play will challenge you, move you, and maybe even heal a part of you.

30/08/2025

Thank you for this amazing picture of Skala Eressos!

21/08/2025

I’m absolutely in love with how Greece’s free-roaming cats embody freedom, community, and kindness. Everywhere you look—spots in Eressos, mountain Olympus, even Athens’ metro platforms—there’s a furry friend being nurtured by the whole neighborhood. These cats aren’t just survivors; they’re beloved, cared-for companions who quietly keep rodent populations in check and bring warmth to our daily lives. They’re proof that true animal welfare isn’t just about shelters—it’s about letting those beautiful spirits roam, rest wherever they like, and be part of our shared story. Sending all the love to my street-cat pals, the unsung guardians of our alleys and hearts. 🧡🐾

22/07/2025

08/04/2025

Late evening in my office . Across from me, Hypatia watches from her poster—eternal, luminous, fierce in her devotion to knowledge. My eyes drift deeper, and the reflection of a Pegasus hanging from the ceiling appears—subdued, suspended, dreaming. Their presence echoes through the room. Hypatia, torn from her time yet still questioning. Pegasus, wings folded, not broken—only resting in the sky of imagination. Together, they offer a quiet companionship. The thinker and the dream. And here I am, typing in the glow of this shared silence.

28/03/2025

Thrilled to share my latest article published in Person-Centered & Experiential Psychotherapies: "On becoming Lilith-allies"
This case study explores how the myth of Lilith became a powerful therapeutic meeting point between a cisgender female client and her q***r male therapist, navigating gendered, religious, and male-centered conditions of worth. It highlights how narrative, spirituality, and reflexivity can co-create a deeply empowering alliance!

Would love to hear your reflections, thoughts, or critiques.

Read here: https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/14779757.2025.2480567?scroll=top&needAccess=true

This longitudinal case study explores the evolution of a therapeutic relationship between a cisgender, q***r, male person-centered therapist and a cisgender, heterosexual female client with interna...

28/02/2025

Today, I stood alongside over 1000 fellow Greeks in Brussels’ Place Luxembourg, just outside the European Parliament, to honor the 57 lives lost in the Tempi train tragedy. Together, we held banners reading “I can’t breathe” and chanted for justice, ensuring such a disaster never happens again. Hearing each victim’s name, with the crowd responding “present,” was profoundly moving. Our collective voice resonated, demanding accountability and change. This gathering mirrored similar demonstrations worldwide, uniting the Greek diaspora in shared grief and determination. 

17/02/2025

Back in Thessaloniki for a week, and nostalgia finds its way into every corner.

The old cafés and restaurants of this city have become my temporary office—the places where I sit, read, write, and let thoughts take shape. There’s something about their timeless atmosphere, the quiet hum of conversations, the scent of coffee and slow-cooked meals, that makes reflection feel effortless.

As I prepare for my talk on the Person-Centered Approach, I find myself wrapped in the warmth of this place. Some cities never stop feeling like home. Some places seem to hold us, just as we are. 💙

12/02/2025

Better Man is a profoundly moving film that offers a raw and honest portrayal of the internal struggles between the self and the ideal self, making it an invaluable resource for students in psychotherapy and the person-centered approach. Through Robbie Williams' journey, the film vividly illustrates Rogers’ core concepts, such as conditions of worth, incongruence, and the deep longing for unconditional positive regard. It also sheds light on the self-destructive tendencies as part of the actualizing tendency, emphasizing the importance of embracing these darker moments in the therapeutic process rather than fearing or suppressing them.

Beyond its emotional impact, Better Man serves as a powerful case study of the configurations of self, showcasing how personal narratives are shaped by past wounds and the need for acceptance. By organizing a collective screening and discussion, students can explore these themes in depth, fostering a compassionate understanding of their future clients’ experiences. This film is not just a story—it is an invitation to witness the human condition with depth, innocence, and authenticity.

As I watched, I found myself reconnecting with my own inner child, feeling once again the echoes of past longings and the journey toward self-acceptance. It reminded me why I was drawn to this field in the first place—the deep desire to hold space for others as they navigate their own paths to healing.