Dr. Photini Panayiotou holds a BS (2010) in psychology from the University of Cyprus, MS in psychotherapy studies (2011) from the University of Kent, and a PhD in clinical psychology (2019) from the University of Nicosia. Her doctoral training included internships at the Agia Skepi Rehabilitation Center, the Centre for Research and Counselling Services (KESY), and the Athalassa Psychiatric Hospital. A licensed and experienced clinician, Panayiotou has worked in various settings including St. George University of London /University of Nicosia and the Kethea/Ithaki Community Center. Formerly a visiting lecturer at the Neapolis University Pafos School of Health Sciences, she is an adjunct faculty member and clinical supervisor at the University of Nicosia. Panayiotou is currently teaching social psychology at the American University of Beirut – Mediterraneo (AUB Mediterraneo).​