Dr. Maria Georgiou Shippi

25/07/2025

Proud to have contributed a chapter to the newly published book "When Therapy Goes Wrong". My chapter explores managing risk in remote practice - an area that's become increasingly relevant and important in recent years.

The chapter highlights the complexities of providing remote therapy across borders. It captures my emotional turmoil and ethical challenges when handling a remote su***de risk. Through supervision and reflection, the crisis transformed into growth, strengthening safety protocols and deepening my commitment to ethical, responsive, and emotionally attuned remote practice.

Grateful to be part of this thoughtful collection, and always open to conversations about how we navigate challenges and safeguard good practice in a digital age.

You can find the book on Satinder Panesar's website - the mastermind who made this happen (link in photo) and Amazon.

11/07/2025

Let’s move beyond the stereotypes. Let’s talk about female autism and neurodiversity within LGBTQ+ communities. 💬💙
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04/07/2025

Your experience is valid. Your journey to understanding yourself matters. Consider these elements in searching for a practitioner to help you with your goals.

27/06/2025

Seeking support to better understand your autistic experience? I work with autistic adults navigating identity, relationships, and authentic living.

18/06/2025

Professional, verbal, and successful - yet workplace dynamics and relationships still feel like navigating unwritten rules? As a recently Certified Autism Spectrum Disorder Clinical Specialist, I offer autism-informed therapy that addresses the unique challenges you face in career and personal connections.

You've built a successful career. You communicate effectively. You navigate daily life with competence and skill. Yet sometimes, the workplace feels like a puzzle with missing pieces, and relationships seem to follow unwritten rules that everyone else instinctively knows. If this resonates with you,...

09/05/2025

Deciphering your values can guide your decision making and guide your actions. You can use the link below to start exploring.

Values Exercise Living in alignment is about matching your “real” behaviors with your “ideal Values.” Living out of alignment is a source of stress, dissatisfaction and poor decision-making. As the first step in our Alignment Model, our Values Cards provide an interactive way to define what ...

02/05/2025

As a practicing psychologist, I am guided by core principles that shape every client interaction. These fundamentals inform my approach to mental health care and represent my commitment to ethical, effective practice.

Whether you're considering therapy for the first time or continuing your mental health journey, know that these principles guide my work and my commitment to supporting your wellbeing.

24/04/2025

One of the most difficult elements of establishing and maintaining boundaries is our inner reactivity when doing so. The points below might be useful when you start feeling guilty.

10/04/2025

You can think of boundaries as a manual that tells others how to best love you. Healthy relationships honour individuality.

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07/04/2025

It's April and we have entered the World Autism Awareness Month 2025. There is a significant gap in understanding of autism and the ways in which people can support autistic people and their families.

Showing up for autistic people can be easier than you might think. The National Autistic Society has launched a public awareness campaign to educate people on simple changes they can make.

Showing up for the autistic people in your life can be easier and more rewarding than you might think. There are so many simple, everyday ways you can make a huge difference while helping build a kinder, more supportive world for everyone.

19/03/2025

I travelled to Glasgow, the city where I became the professional I am today for the launch of the book "When Therapy Goes Wrong", for which I contributed a chapter on managing su***de risk remotely.

The event had a vibrant atmosphere, created by bringing together passionate advocates and practitioners who spoke openly about their lived experiences.

I had the privilege of sharing a few words during the event about my professional process and experience of writing. I was moved by the stories and insights shared by so many remarkable people.

Special thanks to Satinder Panesar MBACP (Accred) UKRCP registered for bringing together so many great minds and personalities.

If you're hungry for food for thought, a deepened understanding of the inner processes of mental health practitioners, and the importance of clinical supervision, I highly recommend picking up a copy. The collection of chapters offer authentic perspectives that can benefit both professionals and anyone navigating their own mental health journey.

https://a.co/d/7Tskl6O

06/02/2025

I'm proud to announce that I have completed my certification as an Autism Spectrum Disorder Clinical Specialist! 🌟
This intensive certification program has equipped me with specialized knowledge across multiple aspects of autism support and intervention. My training covered crucial areas including:

Polyvagal Theory and its applications in autism care
Autism and Attachment - understanding relationship dynamics
Play Therapy Interventions for Children on the spectrum
Understanding and Supporting Masking in Autism
Inclusive Practices for Autistic Adolescents and Adults
Specialized Support for Fathers of Autistic Children
Comprehensive Care for Autistic Transgender Youth
Treatment Approaches: Both Pharmacological and Non-pharmacological Options
Brain Epigenetics and Sensory Processing

This comprehensive training reflects my commitment to providing informed, inclusive, and evidence-based support that honors the diverse experiences within the autism community. I believe in creating a safe, accepting space where each person's unique journey is respected and supported.
I'm accepting new clients and welcome the opportunity to support individuals across the autism spectrum and their families. Whether you're seeking support for yourself, your child, or a family member, my practice offers specialized care that integrates these contemporary approaches.
For consultations or to learn more about how we can work together, feel free to .
Together, we can work toward creating an understanding and inclusive environment where neurodivergent individuals can thrive.