We are pleased to invite you to participate in the first Online Roundtable Discussion for Trainee Psychotherapists, a new initiative of the Pancyprian Association for Psychotherapists (PAP). The meeting is addressed to all trainee psychotherapists, regardless of whether they are members of the PAP, and aims to create an open space for dialogue, where trainees will have the opportunity to exchange experiences, express concerns and submit proposals regarding: • psychotherapy tr

by Thekla Vasiliou In an era where mental health needs are constantly increasing and more and more people are seeking professional support, the need for a clear, modern and reliable institutional framework for psychotherapy is becoming imperative. The absence of such a framework does not only affect professionals in the field, it primarily affects citizens, who have the right to know that the services they receive are provided by appropriately trained, certified and supervis

The recent attempt for femicide in Cyprus has brought the discussion of gender-based violence back to the forefront. Every such incident provokes sadness, anger and legitimate questions. However, when public debate is limited to the days following a tragedy, we miss the opportunity to address what can really make a difference: prevention. Violence does not appear suddenly. In most cases, it is preceded by a gradual process, which can begin with behaviors that are often under