About Zoe Fysikoudi — Registered Psychotherapist in Orillia

I am deeply passionate about working with young people and their families, finding immense reward and fulfilment in guiding them through their journeys.

My therapeutic approach is marked by gentleness, kindness, authenticity, and playfulness — allowing clients to feel understood and safe. With a decade of experience as a Child & Adolescent Psychotherapist and fifteen years of experience working with children and youth across school settings in Greece and the UK, I have developed expertise in child wellbeing, welfare, and pastoral care along with working with parents to support them support their child.

Originally from Greece, I spent ten years in London, UK where I qualified as a Child & Adolescent Psychotherapist. In Canada, my work spans diverse backgrounds in community agency, live-in treatment centre and private practice across the Orillia and Simcoe Muskoka region.

My personal journey has fostered a deep understanding and compassion for the impact of life changes on wellbeing — reflecting my commitment to supporting clients through challenging transitions.

Therapeutic Style

I offer a warm, confidential, and non-judgemental space. I believe that healing and growth occur through the therapeutic relationship itself. My approach is developmentally appropriate and child/youth-led, attachment-based and relationally informed, and grounded in neuroscience and the belief in each person’s inner capacity to grow.

Areas of Expertise

I support children, young people and families experiencing anxiety, low mood, difficulties with emotional regulation, and behaviour issues. My work also focuses on peer and family relationships, trauma, grief, separation and loss, as well as challenges with self-esteem and confidence. Together, we explore what may be behind these difficulties and help your child find ways to express their feelings, strengthen relationships and navigate everyday challenges.

Credentials and Ongoing Training

Qualifications

• Postgraduate Diploma in Child and Adolescent Counselling and Psychotherapy
• MA Child-Centred Interprofessional Practice (Birth to 19 years)

Key Further Training

• Advanced Infant-Parent Psychotherapy training offered by the Canadian Association of Psychoanalytic Child Therapists (in progress, currently in the 4th year of ongoing training)
• EMDR Basic training with the Playful EMDR organisation (EMDRIA approved training)
• Specialised Training in Developmental and Relational Trauma
• Training in managing risk, suicide, self-harm, and high-conflict divorce cases
• Play Therapy approaches for Autistic and Neurodivergent children
• Self-Regulation focus and work with stressed nervous systems

I am a Registered Psychotherapist with the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario (CRPO) and practise in Orillia, serving families across Simcoe County and Muskoka.