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Dr Evita Katsimicha

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e.katsimicha@uol.ac.cy

Nicosia Campus: Glafkos Clerides Avenue, Aglantzia, 2107, Nicosia

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Dr Evita Katsimicha

Dr Evita Katsimicha

Dr Evita Katsimicha

Lecturer
Program Coordinator – Distance Learning Applied School Psychology Program
Department of Psychology
EXPERTISE

Dr. Katsimicha specializes in the psychopedagogical assessment and therapeutic support of children and adolescents. She provides parental counseling and designs prevention and intervention programs addressing challenging behaviors at primary, secondary and tertiary levels. Her research interests include antisocial behavior and its impact on parenting, Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), sexual abuse, and domestic violence across infancy, childhood, and adolescence. She applies a mixed-methods approach, combining quantitative and qualitative research to ensure comprehensive and evidence-based practice.

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Dr Evita Katsimicha is a Lecturer in School Psychology at the University of Limassol, where she also coordinates the Distance Learning Applied School Psychology Program. She has been practicing for over ten years in the private sector as a Registered School/Educational Psychologist, specializing in Child and Adolescent Counseling and Psychotherapy. In the past, she has taught at the University of Cyprus and the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens.

Dr Katsimicha earned her first degree from the University of Crete and completed her undergraduate studies in Psychology at Oxford Brookes University (UK). She went on to obtain an MPhil in Child and Adolescent Psychotherapeutic Counseling from the University of Cambridge. She later completed a second Master’s degree in School Psychology and a PhD in Psychology at the University of Cyprus.

She is trained in Parent Training for the Management of Challenging Behaviors and in Parent–Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT). Her research has been presented at local and international scientific journals and conferences. Dr. Katsimicha served as a member of the Cyprus Psychologists Registration Council from 2016 to 2019. From 2023 to 2026, she served as President of the Cyprus Psychologists’ Association and currently continues her service on the Board of Directors as Outgoing President. She is also a member of the Scientific Committee of the multidisciplinary Assessment and Intervention Center “Unique Smiles.”

 

Selected Publications
PEER REVIEW PAPER PUBLICATIONS
  • Katsimicha, E., Fanti, K. & Georgiou, G. (under preparation). Overt parenting: Parental practices and stress when parenting children exhibiting Conduct Problems with or without Callous-Unemotional traits. Research of Child and Adolescent Psychopathology.
  • Katsimicha, E., Kadianaki, E. & Fanti, K. (under preparation). Perceived parental self-efficacy and parental attributions: How are these differentiated by the presence of CP and/or CU traits?
  • Anastassiou, A., Katsimicha, E., Loutsiou, A. & Matsopoulos, A. (under preparation). Eyberg Child Behavior Inventory (ECBI): Factor structure and validity in a Greek sample.
  • Ezpeleta, L., Perez-Robles, R., Fanti, K., Karveli, V., Katsimicha, E., Nicolaidis, G., Hadjicharalambous, M. & Hatzinikolaou, K. (2017). Development of a screening tool enabling identification of infants and toddlers at risk for family abuse and neglect: A feasibility study from three South European countries. Child: Care, Health and Development. 43(1), 75-80.
  • Fanti, K. A., Hadjicharambous, M. Z., & Katsimicha, E. (2013). Adolescent callous-unemotional traits mediates the longitudinal association between conduct problems and media violence exposure. Societies. 3 (3), 298-315.
  • Hatzinikolaou, K., Karveli, V., Skoubourdi, A., Zarokosta, F., Antonucci, G., Visci, G., Calheiros, M., Magalhães, E., Essau, C., Fahreen, W., Jayshree, P., Sharon, A., Ezpeleta, L., Perez-Robles, R., Fanti, K., Hadjicharalambous, M., Katsimicha, E., Nikolaidis, G. (2016). DC: 0-3R to identify caregiver – infant/toddler dyads with abusive relationship patterns in six European countries. Infant Mental Health Journal. 37 (4), 335-355.
  • Karayianni, E., Fanti K. A., Diakidoy I.A., Hadjicharalambous, M., & Katsimicha, E. (2017). Prevalence, Contexts, and Correlates of Child Sexual Abuse in Cyprus. Child Abuse and Neglect. 66, 41-52.
  • Kimonis, E. R., Fanti, K. A., Anastassiou-Hadjicharalambous, X., Mertan, B., Goulter, N., & Katsimicha, E. (2015). Can callous-unemotional traits be reliably measured in preschoolers? Journal of Abnormal Child Psychology, 44 (4), 625-638.
  • Kyranides, M. N., Fanti, K. A., Katsimicha, E., & Georgiou, G. (2018). Preventing Conduct Disorder and Callous Unemotional Traits: Preliminary Results of a School Based Pilot Training Program. Journal of Abnormal Child Psychology, 46(2), 291-303.
  • Lordos, A., Fanti, K. A. & Katsimicha, E. (under preparation). Callous Unemotional Traits and Executive Dysfunction display incremental predictive validity for Conduct Disorder severity.
BOOK CHAPTERS
  • Georgiou, G. & Katsimicha, E. (2023, under edition of Dr. Drosos). Counsellors’ supervision and the importance of the interdisciplinary team. Professional Counseling and Supported Employment in Mental Health Services.
PROFESSIONAL MANUALS
  • Katsimicha, E., Chatzicharalambous, M., & Fanti, K. (2015). User manual of the INTOVIAN tool for the detection of families with infants and toddlers at potential risk of abuse – neglect. Nicosia, Cyprus, Laboratory of Developmental Psychopathology, University of Cyprus.
INDICATIVE CONFERENCE PRESENTATIONS
  • Katsimicha, E. (2021, July). When parenting matters? The relation between parenting and behavioral problems or callous-unemotional traits in preschoolers. Oral presentation at the 42nd International School Psychology Association Conference, Nicosia, Cyprus.
  • Katsimicha, E. (2019, July). Skin picking behavior comorbid with ADHD: A case study. Poster presented at the 41st International School Psychology Association Conference, Basel, Switzerland.
  • Hadjicharalambous, M., Lordos, A., Katsimicha, E., Fanti, K. (2012, July). How impulsivity and callous-unemotional traits differently predict physical versus relational bullying. Poster presented at the International Society for Research on Aggression World Meeting, Luxembourg.
  • Karayianni, E., Diakidoy,I., Fanti, K. Hadjicharalambous, M., Katsimicha, E. (2016, July 24-29). Child Sexual Abuse in Cyprus: Utilizing Epidemiological Data to Promote Prevention of Abuse, Protection of Victims, Prosecution of Perpetrators and Participation by Children. Oral presentation, International Congress of Psychology, Japan.
SELECTED PRESENTATIONS OF GENERAL CONTENT
  • Katsimicha, E. (October, 2025). Conversation with a screen: the impact on children’s mental health. 21st Educational Workshop of the National Committee “Environment and Child Health” & Cyprus Paediatric Society.
  • Katsimicha, E. (September, 2025). Building bridges: The healing power of the relationship in Special Education. Guest speaker of the Pancyprian Association of Special Educators.
  • Katsimicha, E. (April, 2025). Sex Education: How to teach our children to say no. Guest of the Pancyprian School for Parents, Primary School of Ag. Demetriou, Nicosia.
  • Katsimicha, E. (March, 2025). Parents on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown: Effective Ways to Manage Parental Anxiety. Guest of the Pancyprian School for Parents.
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Dear Participant,

You are invited to participate in a survey as part of the DiFiCy – Digital Transformation and FinTech: Shaping Cyprus’s Economy research project which is implemented by the University of Limassol, PwC Cyprus and Unity Growth Limited.

The project is co-funded by the European Union within the framework of the Cohesion Policy Programme “THALIA 2021-2027” through the Research and Innovation Foundation (RIF) in Cyprus [Pr. number: EXCELLENCE/0524/0568].

The study has been approved by the National Bioethics Committee of Cyprus (Approval no.: EEBK EΠ 2025.01.19 )

This project explores digital transformation and FinTech adoption in Cyprus, with a particular focus on SMEs and the broader business ecosystem. It uses a mixed-methods research design, combining survey data with interviews and case study evidence to generate evidence-based insights for policymakers and businesses.

Before deciding whether to participate, please read the following information carefully.

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The purpose of this research is to better understand the drivers, challenges, and impacts of digital transformation and FinTech adoption in Cyprus. The findings aim to support evidence-based policymaking, strengthen business practices, and contribute to innovation and economic development.

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Your data will be treated confidentially, pseudonymised and anonymised, and no personally identifiable information will be disclosed. Data will be securely stored and accessed only by authorised members of the research team. In some cases, qualitative data may be processed using machine learning techniques, such as keyword identification or pattern detection, strictly to support analysis; however, all interpretation and conclusions will be made by the researchers.

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On the contrary, your contribution may help improve digital and FinTech policies, support SME development and innovation strategies, and enhance the overall business environment in Cyprus.

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Email: snezana@uol.ac.cy

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The project is co-funded by the EU within the framework of the Cohesion Policy Programme “THALIA 2021-2027” through the Research and Innovation Foundation. [Pr. no. EXCELLENCE/0524/0568]. The content reflects the views of the author(s) only. The European Commission and the Managing Authority of THALIA 2021–2027 cannot be held responsible for any use which may be made of the information contained therein.