Parandis hafezi

Parandis Hafezi

Psychotherapist in Training

Parandis has a deep curiosity about human behaviour. Since adolescence, she has wanted to understand what shapes people, how they see the world, and what may lie behind the things they find difficult to say. Her openness, warmth and curiosity help people confide in her. She is an exceptional listener, attentive to small details, and consistently non-judgemental.
Her bright energy is balanced by calmness, self-reflection and a willingness to question her own assumptions, qualities shaped by her upbringing in Iran. Her father encouraged exploration, introducing her to diverse people, places and cultures across the country. This adventurous spirit led her from Tehran to Switzerland and Italy. The strong women in her family instilled the values of kindness, attentive listening and thoughtful communication.
As a psychotherapist-in-training, Parandis is dedicated to ongoing learning. She is inspired by Iranian psychologist Parirokh Dadsetan and is particularly interested in systemic family therapy and the cultural factors influencing addiction and recovery. Outside of NEOVIVA, she enjoys horse riding, walking her husky, reading psychology literature, and exploring historic cities.

Academic career

2023 – MSc in Cognitive Psychology in Health Communication, Università della Svizzera italiana, Lugano, Switzerland & Università Vita-Salute San Raffaele, Milan, Italy

2019 – BA in Psychology, Islamic Azad University, Tehran Medical Branch, Iran

2025-present – Psychotherapy Training, Mara Selvini Palazzoli School of Psychotherapy, Mendrisio, Switzerland

Professional career

2022-2023 – Vice President of Talent Management Department, AIESEC in Lugano, Switzerland

2022 – Field Project, Navisano (Comparis), Switzerland

2017-2018 – Psychological Workshop Organiser, Goftaneh Group

Certifications

CBT

Child & Adolescent Psychology

Modern Educational Psychology

Teacher Training Course (TTC)

Selected Publications

Kachooei, M., Ashrafi, E., Rouchi, M., Hosseinpour, A., Hafezi, P. (2019). Prediction of eating disorder symptoms among female students based on experiential avoidance and mindfulness. Medical Sciences Journal, 29, 92-99. DOI: 10.29252/iau.29.1.92.