Hi, I am Danai Siamou-Kaarakainen,
and this is my story:
Since before the age of 2, I was in many ways an internal migrant.
Due to my father’s work we moved often, shifted environments, adapted to new roles and expectations.
I learned early how to give space, to observe, to sense what was unspoken, to adjust.
And at the same time, I carried the unspoken stress and grief of my family being away from home, while I was carrying my own question:
Where is MY home? Where do I belong? Is there a place where I can finally rest and be enough for what I am?
That feeling of being in-between
not fully here, not fully there
stayed with me for many years. It formed my personality.
And when I thought that I am done moving around, my path led me to Finland, where I have been living and working for the past 13 years (and, oh boy, has that been a wild ride!)
Migration was not just a change of place and a fresh start, but rather a deep experience of identity, loss, and rebuilding;
an invitation to consciously create a life that felt more aligned and grounded.
How this shapes my work
My personal journey is deeply connected to the way I work therapeutically.
I know what it’s like:
to constantly adapt
to hold multiple identities
to appear “functional” while feeling internally exhausted
to live abroad and feel unseen or misunderstood
This is why, in therapy, I prioritise safety, pace, and connection , not only through words, but through the body as well.
How I work
During the past 16 years of experience, my approach combines psychotherapy with body-based and wellness practices, supporting not just insight, but embodied change.
Together, we work with:
nervous system regulation
the body as a carrier of memory, trauma, and resilience
emotions that were never fully expressed or held
relationships, patterns, and life transitions
For me, therapy is not about fixing what’s “wrong”.
It’s about creating space for more truth, stability, and connection,
so life becomes more livable, not just manageable.
I work online and on-site in Greek and English.
A final note
I don’t believe in quick fixes.
I believe in relationship, process, and the human capacity to reconnect — when the right conditions are present.
If my story resonates with something in yours,
you’re welcome here.
Education & professional background (brief)
My work is grounded in long-term academic and experiential training, with a strong focus on trauma, relationships, the body, and child & adolescent mental health.
I hold a BSc in Clinical Psychology from Panteion University, Athens and a Master’s degree in Child & Adolescent Mental Health from European University Cyprus.
My psychotherapeutic training includes mainly a three-year training in Psychoanalysis and ongoing training in psychodynamic approaches, six-month training in Positive Psychology (University of Pennsylvania), one-year training in Psychopathology of adults and children (Psychiatrc Clinic of Aiginiteion Hospital, Greece), Psychology of Children’s Drawings (University of Ioannina).
Alongside this, I have extensive training in somatic and body-based approaches, including:
Yoga teacher training (350 RYT)
trauma-informed yoga and somatic practices
restorative practices for anxiety and nervous system regulation
body-based therapeutic tools for stress, trauma, and emotional processing
Prenatal & post-partum yoga and somatics
My professional development is ongoing, supported by regular supervision and personal therapy, and continues to evolve alongside my clinical work and the people I support.
Contact Form:
If you're seeking a supportive and compassionate space to explore your thoughts, emotions, and experiences, I invite you to take the first step toward healing and transformation. Let's work together to unlock your full potential and create a more balanced, harmonious, and fulfilling life. Book an online consultation or schedule a session today.
I look forward to connecting with you!
All sessions can be held in person and online.