Maria Antypa
Lead therapist for general psychiatry at Nightingale Hospital, Consultant clinical psychologist
Conditions treated
- Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
- Anger problems
- Anorexia nervosa
- Anxiety
- Bereavement
- Binge eating disorder (BED)
- Bipolar disorder
- Bulimia nervosa
- Depression
- Dual diagnosis
- Other Specified Feeding or Eating Disorders (OSFED)
- Interpersonal difficulties
- Memory problems
- Mood disorders
- Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)
- Panic attacks
- Postnatal depression
- Personality disorders
- Phobias
- Psychosexual difficulties
- Psychosis
- Schizophrenia
- Self-harm
- Sleep disorders
- Stress
- Suicidal thoughts
- Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
- Work-related stress
Treatment approaches
- Acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT)
- Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical behaviour therapy (DBT)
- Eating disorder treatment
- Mindfulness-based cognitive therapy (MBCT)
- Sleep therapy
- Well-being therapies
Languages spoken
- English, Greek
Professional qualifications, accreditations and memberships
- Master of Science (MSc) in Health Psychology
- Professional Degree in Psychology, Clinical Psychology
- Currently undertaking a Doctorate in Psychology at Teesside University
- Member of the British Psychological Society (BPS)
- Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) registered Clinical Psychologist
- Professional Member of the Association for Contextual Behavioural Science (ACBS)
Professional experience
Maria Antypa completed her professional training as a Clinical Psychologist in Greece, where she worked in primary care, inpatient, community, specialist mental health and physical health services. She has experience working with people of all ages who have a wide range of difficulties including; stress, depression, anxiety disorders, substance misuse, pain management, dementia, brain injury, trauma, psychosis, and personality and bipolar disorders. Her set of skills includes a range of psychological approaches including cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), compassion-focused therapy (CFT), dialectical behaviour therapy (DBT), mindfulness-based therapy, cognitive remediation therapy (CRT) and administration of psychological diagnostic assessments. Maria is currently the lead therapist for general psychiatry at Nightingale Hospital and has been acting as a specialist placement supervisor for doctoral counselling psychology trainees. Alongside her clinical work in inpatient and community services, she is a member of the Accreditation Committee for AIMS Rehab: a Quality Network for Mental Health Rehabilitation Services, which is regulated by the Royal College of Psychiatrists (RCPsych).
Personal statement
Maia is a compassionate clinical psychologist, who creates a space for her patients to feel comfortable and respected. She approaches her patients in a sensitive, warm and non-judgemental manner, and tailors her approach to their individual needs. She uses a focused and timely approach to help her patients to achieve their goals and improve their well-being.
