Marina Mona
Marina Mona
Marina studied Psychology at the University of Crete and completed the postgraduate programme in Clinical Mental Health at the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki. Since 2020 she has worked in private practice in central Thessaloniki, mainly with adults and also with adolescents.
She has worked in a range of mental health and psychosocial support settings, and today she also teaches on the ISTDP training programme in Greece.
University of Crete
Psychology degree
Aristotle University (AUTh)
Postgraduate programme in Clinical Mental Health
IEDTA
ISTDP training
Greek ISTDP Association
President, 2025–2029
About ISTDP
Intensive Short-Term Dynamic Psychotherapy
(ISTDP)
Intensive Short-Term Dynamic Psychotherapy (ISTDP) was developed by Dr. Habib Davanloo at McGill University and is now taught through training programmes around the world.
The approach is based on the active involvement of the psychotherapist, who helps the individual recognise their emotional defences and resistances, understand what may be holding them back, and gradually connect with their emotions.
Why “short-term” and “intensive”?
short-term because it aims to facilitate meaningful therapeutic change within a shorter period of time.
intensive because as it involves substantial mobilisation of the patient by the therapist.
What are the goals of ISTDP?
A key goal is to help individuals recognise, understand and experience emotions that they may have previously struggled to process or express.
At the same time, the therapy aims to support deeper and more lasting changes in the way a person:
- manages anxiety and intense emotions
- understands themselves and their needs
- responds to difficulties in relationships
- communicates and connects with others
- manages challenges in everyday life and at work
How can it affect everyday life?
Through the therapeutic process, individuals can gradually develop a greater capacity to tolerate and manage their emotions, as well as a deeper understanding of themselves.
This may contribute to healthier interpersonal relationships, greater emotional flexibility and a greater sense of satisfaction and enjoyment in everyday life.