Dr Maria Antypa
Head of Therapies at Nightingale Hospital, Consultant Clinical Psychologist
Conditions treated
- Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
- Anger problems
- Anxiety
- Binge eating disorder (BED)
- Bipolar disorder
- Depression
- Interpersonal difficulties
- Memory problems
- Mood disorders
- Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)
- Panic attacks
- Personality disorders
- Phobias
- Psychosexual difficulties
- Psychosis
- Sleep disorders
- Stress
- Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
- Work-related stress
Treatment approaches
- Acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT)
- Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical behaviour therapy (DBT)
- Mindfulness-based cognitive therapy (MBCT)
- Schema therapy
Languages spoken
- English, Greek
Professional qualifications, accreditations and memberships
- Doctorate in Psychology (PsyD)
- Master of Science (MSc) in Health Psychology
- Professional Degree in Psychology, Clinical Psychology
- Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) registered Clinical Psychologist
Professional experience
Dr Maria Antypa completed her professional training as a Clinical Psychologist in Greece, where she gained extensive experience across a range of clinical settings, including primary care, inpatient units, community mental health services, and specialist services addressing both mental and physical health. She has worked with individuals across the lifespan, supporting those experiencing a wide variety of psychological, emotional, and neurodevelopmental challenges.
Her clinical practice is grounded in a broad range of evidence-based approaches, including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Compassion-Focused Therapy (CFT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Schema Therapy, mindfulness-based interventions, and Cognitive Remediation Therapy (CRT). Maria also has specialist expertise in neurodevelopmental diagnostics for adult ADHD and Autism Spectrum Conditions (ASC).
Maria currently serves as Head of Therapies at Nightingale Hospital and is a placement supervisor for doctoral trainees in Clinical Psychology. In addition to her clinical and managerial roles, she chairs the Accreditation Committee for AIMS Rehab—part of the Quality Network for Mental Health Rehabilitation Services overseen by the Royal College of Psychiatrists.
With over 15 years of clinical experience and a decade of leadership in multidisciplinary therapy services, Maria brings a warm, person-centred, and integrative approach to both direct clinical work and service development.
Personal statement
Dr Maria Antypa is a compassionate Clinical Psychologist who fosters a safe and respectful therapeutic environment where individuals feel comfortable and understood. She approaches her clients with warmth, sensitivity, and without judgement, tailoring her work to their unique needs and circumstances. Her focused and timely approach supports clients in achieving their goals and enhancing their overall wellbeing.
In her therapeutic practice, Maria draws on a range of evidence-based approaches like CBT, Schema Therapy, ACT, DBT, and CFT, to support emotional regulation, strengthen interpersonal functioning, and promote psychological flexibility and resilience. Working collaboratively, she not only helps individuals to alleviate distress but also to reconnect with their values, regain a sense of purpose, and move towards a more meaningful and fulfilling life.
