Marianna Zacharia
University of Cyprus, ACTHEALTHY lab
PhD candidate in Clinical Psychology
Nicosia, Lefkosia
Cyprus
Highest Degree Held: MSc
Specialties: Cancer Patients, Individuals with Disabilities
Types of Clients: Children, Adolescents, Adults, Elderly, Families, Couples, Groups (group therapy), Organizations
Languages spoken: English, Français, Ελληνικά (Greek)
Licensures/Certifications: Registered Clinical Psychologist in Cyprus (No: 371)
ACT/CBS Background and Training: supervised by Dr Karekla
ACT/CBS Experience: ACT in cancer care
Additional Information: Marianna Zacharia, MSc., is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist in Cyprus, working with children, adolescents and adults, specializing in providing psychological support to cancer patients and individuals with intellectual disabilities. She worked for five years at the “Adult Day Care Centre for Intellectual Disabilities” in Cyprus. She has been the Clinical Psychologist of the “Breast Center of Cyprus” since 2018 and the Clinical Psychologist of Cyprus Association of Cancer Patients and Friends (PASYKAF) since 2022. She is a PhD Clinical Psychology candidate and a Special Scientist at the University of Cyprus, where in addition to her research she teaches undergraduate students. She received the “ACBS Research Development Grant” to conduct her PhD thesis on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy for depression and physical pain in female breast cancer patients.