Panagiotis Parpottas

Dr. Panagiotis Parpottas is an Associate Professor in the Department of Social and Behavioral Sciences at the European University Cyprus. His academic career spans over a decade, with roles including Scientific Collaborator at European University Cyprus (2012-2016) and External Examiner at University of East London (2012-2016). He holds a Psych.D in Psychotherapeutic and Counselling Psychology (University of Surrey, 2011) and a BSc in Psychology (National & Kapodistrian University of Athens, 2007).

• Academic Qualifications
  • Psych.D in Psychotherapeutic and Counselling Psychology, University of Surrey (2011)
  • BSc in Psychology, National & Kapodistrian University of Athens (2007)

His research focuses on attachment theory, emotional intelligence, and defence mechanisms, with significant contributions to psychotherapy supervision standards. Recent publications examine post-traumatic growth in cancer caregivers, COVID-19's impact on psychological therapy, and attachment dynamics in romantic relationships. Earlier work critiques standard psychopathological classifications and explores therapist-client attachment effects on working alliance.

Dr. Parpottas has contributed to academic governance as Reviewer for journals like the European Journal of Counselling Psychology (2018-2023) and Researcher in projects such as 'The size and forms of violence in School' funded by the Cyprus Ministry of Education and Culture (2017-2018).