Our Team

Dr. Pavlina Psychouli

Dr. Pavlina Psychouli is an Associate Professor of Occupational Therapy and Neurorehabilitation and the Coordinator of the B.Sc. in Occupational Therapy and the M.Sc. in Neurorehabilitation programs at European University Cyprus (EUC). She earned her Ph.D. from the University of Southampton, UK, focusing on modified versions of Constraint-Induced Movement Therapy (CIMT) for children with cerebral palsy.

Her research interests lie in neuroplasticity, recovery following brain injury, and movement rehabilitation. With extensive clinical experience, she has worked primarily with pediatric populations and adults with neurological disorders.

Dr. Psychouli is also a certified CI therapist, having completed her training at the University of Alabama at Birmingham, USA.

Nefeli Papasalourou

Supervisor

Ms. Nefeli Papasalourou is an occupational therapist and clinical supervisor in neurorehabilitation and telerehabilitation at the BSc Occupational Therapy Program at the European University of Cyprus (EUC). She has completed her undergraduate studies at the Technological Educational Institute of Athens, Greece, and qualified for the MSc Cognitive Neurorehabilitation at Cyprus University of Technology. She is a PhD candidate in the field of rehabilitation sciences at Cyprus University of Technology.

Her research interests are in the fields of neurorehabilitation, telerehabilitation, and recovery from neuronal damage. Ms. Papasalourou has been working as an occupational therapist for over ten years, and she has been mainly interested in fields related to neurological disorders such as cerebral palsy, stroke, traumatic brain injury, and other rare neurological conditions. Ms. Papasalourou is co-leading a clinical practice occupational therapy lab called “Plasticity” that runs within the university premises.

The lab offers OT services in face-to-face and a distance (telehealth) format as part of the BSc Occupational Therapy Program at EUC.

Constantina Christodoulou

Constantina Christodoulou, BSc, OT, is an Occupational Therapist currently working as a clinical supervisor in the “Bridging Occupational Gaps with Refugees and Asylum Seekers” clinical practice project. In recent years, she has been working at a reception and accommodation center for individuals seeking international protection, where she is involved in both individual and group interventions aimed at enhancing daily living skills, promoting social inclusion, and improving mental well-being through meaningful occupational engagement. Her research interests relate to the identification of the needs of refugees and asylum seekers from an occupational therapy perspective.

Maria Christodoulou

Clinical Educator

Maria Christodoulou, BSc, OT, is an Occupational Therapist and works as a Clinical Educator in the pediatric fieldwork program at European University Cyprus (EUC). She completed her degree in the Department of Occupational Therapy at EUC in 2020. She then attended numerous seminars and worked in a private pediatric center.

Since 2022, she has been working as a Clinical Educator in the EUC Occupational Therapy Program, where she implemented individual and group interventions for children with neurodevelopmental disorders, syndromes, learning difficulties, etc. These interventions aim to develop children’s skills so that they can effectively participate in all environments involved in their daily lives, through approaches based on evidence-based therapeutic programs that meet the needs of each child.

Antria Kyriakou

Clinical Educator

Ms. Antria Kyriakou completed her studies in Occupational Therapy at the European University Cyprus in 2021. After graduating, she worked at various rehabilitation centers in Nicosia and Limassol. At the same time, she published an article based on her thesis titled “Effects of the CO-OP (Cognitive Orientation to daily Occupational Performance) Approach in Addressing the Occupational Performance of Adults with Stroke: A Systematic Review” in the American Journal of Occupational Therapy.

In February 2024, she assumed the role of Clinical Instructor at the “Plasticity” Occupational Therapy Lab. In October 2024, she began her master’s degree in Neurorehabilitation at the European University Cyprus.

Ioulia Louta

Ioulia Louta, MSc, occupational therapist, is the coordinator of the “Bridging Occupational Gaps with Refugees and Asylum Seekers” occupational therapy clinical practice program at the European University of Cyprus (EUC). The program aims to support the social, cultural, and economic integration of forcibly displaced individuals. Her research interests focus on the contribution of occupational therapy to social transformation and inclusion of diversity. She has extensive clinical experience working with children and adolescents with developmental disabilities and specializes in the psychosocial integration of students in the school environment and the community.

Sofia Margaritidou

Special Teaching Personnel | Clinical Supervisor at PlastiKids

Sofia Margaritidou is an Occupational Therapist and academic, currently serving as Special Teaching Personnel in the BSc program in Occupational Therapy at European University Cyprus. She supervises the university’s Occupational Therapy Lab, where students gain hands-on experience working with children with developmental challenges. Sofia holds a BSc in Occupational Therapy from the Technical University of Athens and an MSc in Occupational Therapy from Jönköping University, Sweden. She has a strong clinical background in early intervention and occupational therapy for neurodivergent children, with special expertise in autism and parent coaching.

Her teaching focuses on pediatric occupational therapy, client-centered practice, and the creation of inclusive learning spaces where every student feels safe, valued, and empowered to thrive.

Research is a vital part of Sofia’s professional identity. She has contributed to the international standardization of the EASI (Evaluation in Ayres Sensory Integration) tool and led a phenomenological study exploring how European occupational therapists use creativity as an intervention for autistic children. She has co-authored research selected for presentation at the 1st European Occupational Therapy Congress in Krakow, including work on neurodivergent-affirming practices and theater pedagogical approaches in OT education. She remains actively involved in multiple research initiatives across Europe.

Popi Moustaka

Special Scientist | Clinical Practice Coordinator

Popi Moustaka, MSc, has received her Bachelor΄s and Master’s degrees in Occupational Therapy from the Auerbach School of Occupational Therapy, of Spalding University, Louisville, Kentucky, USA.  Since 2017, she is the Coordinator of the Clinical Practice for the Occupational Therapy Program, of the School of Sciences at the European University of Cyprus and she is also a special scientist – part time academic instructor, at the same Program. She has been practicing Οccupational Τherapy in the pediatric sector since 2003, mainly with children and adolescents with neurodevelopmental and mental health challenges. She is a certified therapist in Sensory Integration and the Neurodevelopmental Treatment Bobath, and has completed a wide variety of trainings and seminars related to all aspects of Occupational Therapy in the pediatric sector. She has been an active member of the Cyprus Association of Occupational Therapists, through different roles, including the President’s, in the Executive Committee. She has furthermore been the Delegate of the Cyprus Association of Occupational Therapists, for the Council of Occupational Therapists for the European Countries (COTEC), from 2007 to 2018.

Stavros Orologas

Stavros Orologas is an occupational therapist with a BSc from the Technological and Educational Institute of Athens and an MSc in Occupational Therapy from Jönköping University in Sweden. He has a strong background in family, child, and adolescent health, with extensive experience delivering client-centred care in outpatient settings. He holds several certifications in client-centred and cognitive-behavioral approaches and has been trained in community engagement methods that foster innovation through collaboration with citizens, stakeholders, and service providers.

Stavros currently serves as Special Teaching Personnel and Clinical Educator at European University Cyprus. He is certified in “New in Teaching” by Advance HE (Higher Education) and teaches courses such as Introduction to Occupational Therapy, Interprofessional Education, and Client-Centred Practice. He has developed a role-emerging placement focused on healthy weight and lifestyle modification, aiming to enhance quality of life and prevent chronic diseases, while also providing clinical education and supervision to undergraduate students.

Angeliki Togkalidou

Clinical Educator

Angeliki Togkalidou, BSc, OT, is a pediatric occupational therapist and works at the European University of Cyprus as a clinical educator in the pediatric internship program. She graduated from the DEPARTMENT OF OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY at the SCHOOL OF HEALTH PROFESSIONS AND WELFARE at TEI of Athens in 2015.

She is a member of the Pancyprian Association of Occupational Therapists and holds a professional occupational therapy license in the Republic of Cyprus. She is trained and certified in ”Theory, Assessment, and Intervention in Sensory Integration” under the guidance of Dimitrios Mytildianakis, MScOT, as well as in the Pivotal Response Training (PRT) method, instructed by Lynn Koegel, Ph.D., CCC-SLP. Additionally, she has attended workshops and seminars on Practical Training in the Structured TEACCH Methodology, PECS programming, Functional ABA approaches, and the Educational Pyramid Model.

With 10 years of experience in pediatric clinics and school settings, she conducts individual and group therapy sessions for children with developmental disorders, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), and learning difficulties.