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Skafida Varvara

Mental Health Counselor Exarcheia

10 | 16 reviews
Location

Emmanouil Mpenaki 62, Exarcheia, Attica

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Why she is suitable for you

Varvara Skafida is a Mental Health Counsellor who maintains private practices in Exarchia, Neos Kosmos, and Agia Paraskevi, Athens. She holds a degree in International and European Studies from the University of Piraeus and has completed specialised studies in Psychology and Counselling at the University of Derby. She has also received training in Gestalt Psychotherapy, a humanistic approach that focuses on awareness, authentic connection, and personal growth.Her professional experience includes supporting and empowering young people in her role as a Youth Facilitator, as well as facilitating parent groups in an educational setting. Through her work, she has developed substantial experience in interpersonal relationship management, strengthening communication skills, and supporting individuals and families as they navigate the challenges of everyday life.As part of her ongoing professional development, she regularly participates in conferences and educational activities related to counselling, psychotherapy, and mental health, with the aim of continually deepening her knowledge and enhancing her professional skills.

The description was edited by the doctoranytime team, based on verified information.

Experience

Relative Experience

  • Counseling and psychotherapy
  • Gestalt Psychotherapy
  • Treatment of mourning
  • Panic attacks - Phobias
  • Ομαδική ψυχοθεραπεία
  • Anxiety and Stress
  • Counselling - Psychotherapy for adults
  • Strengthening self-awareness
16 patients' recommendations

Theoretical Approaches

  • Gestalt Therapy

Availability

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Emmanouil Mpenaki 62, Exarcheia, Attica

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Services

Costs are indicative and will be determined on a case by case basis

Does not provide e-prescription

Patient Reviews

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Investigated my case in depth
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Trustworthy
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Experienced & qualified
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Punctual
10
Approachable & friendly
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10.0
Γεώργιος • 1 review
Η κ.Σκαφίδα μου φαίνεται εξαιρετική επαγγελματίας με πολύ υψηλή ενσυναίσθηση πράγμα σημαντικό για μένα και μετά τη συνεδρία μας, ένιωσα ανακούφιση και θεωρώ ότι με βοήθησε πολύ.
02 October 2026
10.0
Emmanouela • 1 review
Η κυρία Σκαφίδα δημιούργησε ένα ασφαλές και υποστηρικτικό περιβάλλον. Με βοήθησε ουσιαστικά και τη συστήνω ανεπιφύλακτα.
01 October 2026
10.0
Αλέξανδρος • 1 review
Έχω μεγάλη εκτίμηση για την Βαρβάρα. Ως συνάδελφο, εκτιμώ την ευαισθησία και τον σεβασμό με τον οποίο προσεγγίζει τους ανθρώπους. Είναι μια παρουσία που εμπνέει εμπιστοσύνη και χαίρομαι που γνωρίζω τη δουλειά της.
25 September 2026
10.0
Galini • 1 review
Η κα Σκαφίδα είναι μία επαγγελματίας με συνέπεια και ουσιαστικό ενδιαφέρον για τον άνθρωπο απέναντί της. Δημιουργεί ένα πλαίσιο ασφάλειας και εμπιστοσύνης και προσεγγίζει κάθε περίπτωση με προσοχή, σεβασμό και διακριτικότητα. Εκτιμώ ιδιαίτερα τον τρόπο με τον οποίο συνδυάζει την επαγγελματική της κατάρτιση με μια ανθρώπινη και ζεστή παρουσία.
22 September 2026
10.0
Panagiotis • 1 review
Αν και μου είναι δύσκολο, η Βαρβάρα με βοήθησε να ανοιχτώ και να μιλήσω για αυτό που με απασχολεί. Ήταν σημαντικό για μένα να βρω έναν ειδικό που να μου εμπνέει εμπιστοσύνη αλλά και να έχει την υπομονή να περιμένει τη στιγμή που θα νιώσω άνετα να μιλήσω.
21 September 2026
10.0
Zenia • 1 review
επαγγελματίας, συνεπής, αποτελεσματική, ζεστή, με ενδιαφέρον και γνώση
20 September 2026
10.0
despoina • 1 review
Η κυρια Σκαφίδα με ακουσε προσεκτικά ενιωσα κατανοηση κατι που το ειχα πολυ αναγκη. την εμπιστευτηκα και τωρα ειμαστε ηδη μαζι 5 μηνες σε θεραπεια. εχω αρχισει να κατανοω τις αναγκες μου και να παιρνω αποστασεις σε οτι ενιωθα να με αρρωσταινει. δεν ξερω να περιγραψω πως, αλλα η κα Σκαφιδα με εχει βοηθησει ΠΟΛΥ
20 September 2026
10.0
Αλέξιος • 1 review
Η εμπειρία μου με την κ. Σκαφίδα Βαρβάρα είναι ιδιαίτερα θετική. Από την πρώτη συνεδρία, ένιωσα άνεση να μιλήσω ανοικτά και να αναπτύξω τους προβληματισμούς μου, τους οποίους και άκουσε με προσοχή και κατανόηση. Ο τρόπος που προσεγγίζουμε τα πράγματα κάθε φορά στη συνεδρία αλλά και μετά έχει λειτουργήσει σε μεγάλο βαθμό και με έχει βοηθήσει πολύ στο να αντιμετωπίσω διάφορες καταστάσεις με ηρεμία και συναισθηματική ισορροπία. Η συζήτηση κατά τη διάρκεια της συνεδρίας εστιάζει στην ουσία και με έχει φέρει πολλές στιγμές στα όριά μου, τα οποία όμως η κ .Σκαφίδα έχει σεβαστεί απολύτως χωρίς όμως να γίνεται επιφανειακή δουλειά, κάτι που εκτιμώ αφάνταστα.
20 September 2026
10.0
Παναγιώτα • 1 review
Από την πρώτη στιγμή αισθάνθηκα ασφάλεια. Ένιωσα ότι με ακούει και με καταλαβαίνει βαθιά. Από τότε που ξεκινήσαμε τις συνεδρίες, έχει αλλάξει η ζωή μου.
20 September 2026
10.0
Αννα • 1 review
Συστηνω ανεπιφυλακτα τις υπηρεσιες της συμβουλου σε οποιονδηποτε αναζητα ουσιαστικη υποστηριξη,καθοδηγηση και ενδυναμωση.Στις συναντησεις μας με ακουσε με ενσυναισθηση και πραγματικο ενδιαφερον.Τη συνιστω χωρις δευτερη σκεψη.
20 September 2026

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Curriculum Vitae and Career

Studies

  • Psychology & Counselling, University of Derby HPD
  • Εκπαίδευση, Gestalt Foundation, Ψυχοθεραπεία Gestalt (2022 - 2026)
  • Πτυχίο, Πανεπιστήμιο Πειραιώς, Διεθνείς και Ευρωπαϊκές Σπουδές (2015 - 2020)

Professional experience

  • Mental Health Counsellor, Athens
  • Youth Facilitator, EKO Greece
  • Συντονίστρια Ομάδας Γονέων, Δημόσιο Σχολείο, Ελλάδα (2024 - 2025)

Participation in conferences

  • Προσωποκεντρική-υπαρξιακή προσέγγιση, Mediterranean College (2021)
  • Ψυχοπαθολογία & Διάγνωση, Gestalt Foundation (2022)
  • Εγκληματολογία & Ψυχολογία - Στο μυαλό ενός δράστη, Ε.ΔΙ.ΒΙ.Μ Πάντειου (2023)
  • 25o τετραήμερο Workshop Ψυχοθεραπείας Gestalt - Ο κόσμος της εμπειρίας, μία δημιουργική διαδικασία, Gestalt Foundation (2023)
  • 26o τετραήμερο Workshop Ψυχοθεραπείας Gestalt - Κοινωνία, Gestalt Foundation (2024)
  • 2ημερη Επιστημονική Ημερίδα: Ποι@ νοσεί; - Διάγνωση κατά Gestalt, Hellenic Association for Gestalt Therapy (2024)
  • Παρέμβαση στην κρίση, Gestalt Foundation (2025)
  • Ο φόβος του φόβου - Δουλεύοντας τις φοβίες μέσω της προσέγγισης Gestalt, Gestalt Foundation (2025)
  • 27o τετραήμερο Workshop Ψυχοθεραπείας Gestalt - «Κοινό…κενό…καινό…», Gestalt Foundation (2025)
  • 28ο Τετραήμερο Workshop Ψυχοθεραπείας Gestalt - "Το παιδί στο πεδίο", Gestalt Foundation (2026)
  • Γυναικείες Συν-κινήσεις, Gestalt Foundation & Διεύθυνσης Κοινωνικής Μέριμνας & Αλληλεγγύης Δήμου Μοσχάτου - Ταύρου (2026)
  • 1st International Conference for Gestalt Therapy - Gender & Sexuality Today, Hellenic Associasion of Gestalt Therapy (2026)

Spoken languages

  • English
  • Spanish

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Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) is a form of psychotherapy applied to problems such as depression, anxiety disorders, abuse, relationship and marriage problems, eating disorders and serious mental illness.The therapist emphasizes what is happening in the current life rather than the past and what led to the difficulties.

Approach

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Approach

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Approach

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Approach

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