María
I’m María Dimitropoulou López, a psychologist, psychopedagogue, PhD in Cognitive Psychology and founder of this space. I combine the rigour of science with deep empathy to offer you psychological support tailored to you, free of judgment and full of practical tools.
My goal is to guide you towards self-compassion, mindful parenting and shared parental responsibility, bringing peace back to your mind, your relationships and your children.
From scientific research to therapy with heart: my journey
My vocation was born from the wish to support children on their path to self-acceptance and to understand family dynamics in depth. That search led me to a solid international career:
- Advanced training: PhD in Cognitive Psychology and graduate of two university Master’s degrees.
- International research: I have researched cognitive processes at universities and centres in Greece, England, the United States and Spain.
- Scientific publications: Author of several scientific findings disseminated and presented internationally.
A multidisciplinary approach
Over the years, I have worked with children, adolescents and families in therapeutic and educational settings. This experience has allowed me to develop an integrative method that brings together the best of different disciplines:
- Mindfulness
- Mindful and respectful Parenting
- Play Therapy (Non-Directive and Child-Centred)
- Early Intervention centred on the family and its daily routines
Professional life today
Today, I divide my time between clinical practice and teaching:
- University lecturer: I teach on undergraduate and postgraduate programmes at universities in Greece, Spain and Cyprus.
- Training worldwide: I deliver courses, talks and training workshops for parents and early childhood professionals all over the world.
How can I help you?
- Reduce your mental load and tend to your emotional well-being.
- Learn to embrace your emotions in a safe, calm space.
- Set boundaries from a place of mutual respect and presence.
- Raise your children with awareness and shared parental responsibility.
- Organise training for your team of childhood professionals.
- Organise a parenting school for the families of your educational centre.
Collaborations
- Project Parenting: scientific collaborator for this educational platform for parents in Greece (2020) — projectparenting.gr.
- TeensNeurolink™: specialist family-support collaborator for this neurodevelopment and adaptive-maturation platform for adolescents and young people (2026) — teensneurolink.com.
- National and Kapodistrian University of Athens - Distance continuing professional education service (e-learning):
- 2020- Teacher Talk® course: International Hanen Method certification for language development in natural environments.
- 2026- Course on applying relaxation and meditation techniques in sport
Do you represent an organisation or a project? Write to me to explore a collaboration.