Testimonials

  • "As a psychiatrist and Professor of Psychiatry, I have had the privilege of collaborating closely with Marily Lavidas for several years. She is an exceptionally well-trained psychologist with a solid academic background and specialized expertise in the treatment of psychological trauma. Her ongoing commitment to professional development through international training and up-to-date evidence-based practices reflects her dedication to clinical excellence. What distinguishes Marily Lavidas is not only her clinical competence but also her rare combination of empathy, professionalism, and therapeutic presence. She establishes strong, trust-based therapeutic relationships with her clients, creating a safe and supportive environment in which meaningful healing can take place. I frequently refer patients to her care and the feedback I receive is consistently and overwhelmingly positive, both in terms of the therapeutic alliance she builds and the effectiveness of her interventions. Her work has had a significant and lasting impact on the individuals she treats. She is, without a doubt, a highly valued colleague and a trusted collaborator. I hold her in the highest regard and recommend her without reservation."

    — Marina Economou

    Emeritus Professor of Psychiatry

    Medical School, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens

  • "As a fellow psychotherapist, I’ve had the privilege of witnessing Marily Lavidas’s work up close – and I can say without hesitation that she is an outstanding practitioner. Her presence with clients is both grounded and deeply compassionate, creating a therapeutic space that feels safe, attuned, and empowering. Marily brings a rare combination of clinical skill, intuition, and creativity to her work. She meets each client with openness and sensitivity, adapting her approach to suit their unique needs and backgrounds. Her ability to reflect, challenge thoughtfully, and hold space for complexity is something I deeply admire. She is also perceptive – attuned not just to what’s said, but to what’s felt, sensed, and unspoken. It’s clear that she believes in her clients and holds hope for them, even when they might struggle to hold it for themselves. I would wholeheartedly recommend Marily to anyone seeking a skilled and deeply human therapist."

    - Alessandra Jolliffe

    Integrative Psychotherapist

  • “Marily is an incredibly experienced integrative trauma therapist with sound knowledge and expert training from a wide range of reputable institutions including the Maudsley in London. She is warm, wise, approachable in her manner, quickly putting anxious clients who may be struggling with the process of therapy at ease. Marily has a wealth of experience with helping adults and older young people with other co-occurring mental health difficulties including anxiety, dysregulated mood and eating in the context of unprocessed trauma. I highly recommend her, and clients have reported high levels of satisfaction and invaluable help in getting their lives back.”

    — Gladys Ellis

    UKCP registered Consultant Systemic Family Psychotherapist

    Maudsley Centre for Child and Adolescent Eating Disorders, London UK

    London Centre for Eating Disorders and Body Image, London, UK

  • “Marily is one of my go to referrals. When I need a therapist who is skilled, who I can trust, who is clinically sound, and who I know will be able to journey with a client to where they need to go for their healing, I reach out to Marily and check her availability.”

    — Tracy Jarvis

    Director of PESI UK & Trauma Specialist

  • "Working with Marily meant working with a ‘safe pair of hands’. Marily is kind, empathic and an attuned Sensorimotor practitioner. I felt safe working with her, and that means a lot, especially when things feel tough. Thank you Marily."

    — Sarah

    (colleague in training)