Speech therapists

Elli Tasia Kentro Logotherapeias Ergotherapeias Kai Psyxotherapeias Paidion Kai Enilikon - Dromoi Epikoinonias is a Speech Therapist who maintains her therapeutic practice in Kypseli, which offers a full range of specialties including speech therapy, occupational therapy, psychoeducational programs, psychotherapy, and social skills groups. She holds a Bachelor's degree from Queen Margaret University and has received further training in Acquired Neurological Disorders. She has attended numerous postgraduate seminars as well as the postgraduate program "Feeding Therapy SOS Approach Feeding" from the Interdisciplinary Center of Epirus. Additionally, she has completed other trainings such as Intensive Interaction, Makaton, TEACCH, feeding therapy, among others. She possesses extensive professional experience with children and adults and specializes in voice therapy through IVT training.

The Speech Therapy and Special Treatments Center - Lazari Kleopatra is located in Kallithea and specializes in Speech Therapy and Occupational Therapy, while also providing a Special Educator and Psychologist - Psychotherapist. The head of the center is Kentro Logotherapeias Kai Eidikon Therapeion - Lazari Kleopatra, who is a Speech Therapist. She holds a degree in Speech Therapy from the School of Health and Welfare Professions at the Technological Educational Institute of Patras, and her thesis entitled "Speech Disorders in Institutionalized Population" was presented at the 12th World Congress on Aphasia Rehabilitation. Subsequently, she received further training in "Special Education" and "Educational Psychology" at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, while simultaneously attending numerous professional development and lifelong learning programs. She has worked as a Speech Therapist at the Special Vocational Gymnasium of Agios Dimitrios Attica, and during her clinical practice, she worked at the National Institute for the Rehabilitation of Disabled Persons, where she dealt with cases of aphasia, dysarthria, apraxia, dysphagia, and voice disorders in adult patients. Additionally, her articles are published online on informational sites and portals, she collaborates with the charitable organization "Friends of the Child," and she is a member of the Association of Speech Pathologists - Speech Therapists of Greece.

The Special Therapy Center "Logopaixnidismata" in Nea Ionia provides speech therapy, occupational therapy, special education, psychological support, and parental counseling services, with Scientific Director the Speech Therapist Kentro Eidikon Therapeion Logopaixnidismata. She studied Speech Therapy at the School of Health Sciences of the Higher Technological Educational Institute of Ioannina and holds a master's degree in Special Education from the University of Nicosia. She has experience working in Special Therapy Centers and specializes in learning disabilities, speech delay, as well as developmental disorders.

Kindercare - Markou Katerina MSc is based in Marousi. Kindercare - Markou Katerina is a Speech Therapist who has been working with children and adolescents with various speech, language, and communication difficulties for the past 10 years. She studied in Greece and the United Kingdom and holds a Bachelor's degree in Speech Therapy (University of Ioannina, 2013) and a Master of Science in Speech Difficulties (University of Sheffield, 2014). Since 2013, she has worked as a clinician in private settings in Athens and Sheffield with children and adolescents with speech, language, fluency, and communication disorders. Having attended and participated in numerous seminars and trainings, she applies her expertise through various intervention methods and therapeutic programs. Simultaneously, as part of her more functional collaboration with children and their parents, she has received certification in infant, child, and adolescent counseling, as well as parent counseling. Additionally, she maintains partnerships with several kindergartens and private schools, assessing students and supporting educational staff in the areas of speech and language. Furthermore, she collaborates with and supervises fellow speech therapists, providing guidance regarding their cases. Finally, she holds a professional license to practice in Greece and is a member of the Panhellenic Association of Speech Therapists (PSL).

Anna Maria Smyrnaiou is a Speech Therapist and the scientific director of the Speech Therapy & Special Education center "Prota Logia", located in Moschato since 2022. She graduated from the Franco-Hellenic school Jeanne D' Arc in 2007 and subsequently pursued her studies at the University of Western Greece in the Department of Speech Therapy. Upon completing her studies, she began working as a speech therapist in 2012. From 2014 to 2017, she was a member of the board of directors of the Association of Speech Pathologists and Speech Therapists of Greece. In 2018, she completed her postgraduate studies in Educational Psychology at the University of Nicosia. Simultaneously, she continued to train and expand her knowledge in her field according to her specific scientific interests. Some of the certifications she holds include ABA method, PECS, OPT, TEACCH, INTENSIVE INTERACTION, GESTALT LANGUAGE PROCESSING, among others. Additionally, she has attended numerous seminars covering ADHD, autism spectrum disorders, Early Intervention, as well as articulation and phonological disorders.

The Kentro Eidikon Therapeion Epi Paidos in Alimos is committed to supporting children with difficulties and their families who need assistance during this stage of their lives from a qualified professional with expertise and genuine concern for the optimal and swift progress of the child. The center offers assessments and therapeutic sessions conducted by a Speech Therapist, Occupational Therapist, and Child Psychologist. Special education and academic support sessions are also provided. Parents receive support through counseling sessions. The interdisciplinary team is supervised by Kassimi Penny, Speech Therapist, specialized in ADHD and Developmental Disorders. She studied Speech Therapy at the School of Health Sciences of the Technological Educational Institute of Patras and holds a diploma from the Higher School of Pedagogical and Technological Education (ASPETE), with a professional practice license and work experience since 2009. She specializes in speech and language delay, phonological disorders, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, apraxia, developmental disorders, and learning difficulties. The individualized therapeutic programs, tailored to the needs of each child with respect for their personality and uniqueness, aim primarily to improve the quality of life for the child and their family.

The Speech Therapy - Occupational Therapy - Psychological Support Center En Arxi In O Logos - Lygkouri Athanasia Kai Synergates is based in Aigaleo. It has been operating since 2008, providing services in Speech Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Special Education, Psychological and Counseling Support. It caters to children presenting with autism, ADHD, articulation difficulties, language delay, stuttering, sensory processing difficulties, learning disabilities, dyspraxia, language dyspraxia, behavioral issues, emotional disorders, lack of self-confidence, and specific language impairment. The Center's Speech Therapists are Chroni Valia [graduate of the Speech Therapy Department of ATEI Ioannina, with training related to Autism Spectrum Disorders (Early Intensive Intervention for children with ASD - ABA, alternative communication Makaton, and "play as a therapeutic and educational tool for children on the autism spectrum"), Social Stories - Comic Strip Conversations, Training related to oral functions (Orofacial Myofunctional Disorders - Orofacial Myofunctional Therapy - MTF)], Apostolidou Anastasia (graduate of the Speech Therapy Department of ATEI Ioannina with numerous seminars and workshops on pervasive developmental disorders, phonological disorders, as well as speech motor planning disorders and dysarthria in preschool and school-aged children), and Rizos George (graduate of the Speech Therapy Department of ATEI Patras with extensive seminars, including the use of the alternative therapeutic communication method PECS, Social Stories, feeding disorders, stuttering, intensive interaction, and articulation disorders) with many years of experience in the field. Speech Therapy focuses on human communication, voice, speech, language (oral, written), non-verbal communication, and swallowing disorders.

The facility "Euglottia" is a Center for Special Therapies in Athens, offering services in Speech Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Psychotherapy, Counseling, and Voice Training - Phonospeech Therapy.

The Scientific Director of the center is Psychologist and Speech Therapist Euglottia - Mperi Maria.

Euglottia - Mperi Maria holds a PhD from the Department of Psychology at Panteion University, specializing in the field of Social Psychology of Interpersonal Relationships. Additionally, she is active as a Seminar Instructor in Psychology and Speech Therapy at Lifelong Learning Centers.

She graduated from the Department of Psychology and the Master's Program "Psychology and Mass Media" at Panteion University of Social and Political Sciences. Subsequently, she completed her studies in Speech Therapy at the corresponding department of the Technological Educational Institute (T.E.I.) of Western Greece.

Within the framework of Lifelong Learning, she systematically continues her personal and scientific development, having attended specialized seminars in Psychology and Speech Therapy, and having obtained certifications for the application of modern methods of assessment and therapeutic intervention.

She has worked in public and private institutions in the fields of Health and Education, providing counseling support, psycho-emotional management, and speech therapy services to children and adults. She specializes in Voice Disorders, Speech Delay, and Developmental Disorders.

Papadopoulou Marilena - Speech Lab is a Speech Therapist and operates the private Speech Therapy and Special Treatments Center, "Speech Lab," located in Pangrati and Vyronas. Papadopoulou Marilena holds a degree in Speech Therapy from Queen Margaret University, Scotland, and is the holder of the “Advanced Professional Certificate in Diagnosis and Intervention of Specific Learning Difficulties” from the Scottish Qualifications Authority. Additionally, she has received further training in Alternative Communication Systems (PECS, TEACCH). She is an external collaborator of the nursery-kindergarten “Iliokhamogelo” and a former scientific associate at special therapy centers and day centers. Finally, she regularly attends numerous seminars in the field of speech therapy as part of her ongoing professional development.

The Special Therapy Center "Speech Ability", located in Neo Irakleio, provides services in speech therapy, occupational therapy, special education, psychological support and parent counseling, as well as play therapy, under the Scientific direction of Speech Therapist Kentro Eidikon Therapeion Speech Ability - Venizelea Maria. She studied Speech Therapy at the School of Health Sciences of the Technological Educational Institute of Patras and specialized in "Special Education and Upbringing in Neurodevelopmental and Sensory Disorders" at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. She also holds pedagogical training from the School of Education Sciences of the Pedagogical Department of the University of Crete. She is specialized in the “SOS Approach to Feeding” method, aimed at assisting individuals with feeding selectivity. She has served as an External Collaborator at the "Agia Sofia" University Children's Hospital in the Child Psychiatry Clinic, the Audiology Department, and the Autism team. Furthermore, she has participated in numerous conferences and seminars as part of her ongoing professional development, and during her ten-year career, she has worked in many special therapy centers.

Noima Paidiatriko Therapeutirio, supervised by Eirini Ch. Sdoukou, Speech Therapist - NDT Bobath tutor, is located in Evosmos, Thessaloniki. The clinic is staffed by qualified Occupational Therapists and specialists in speech therapy, psychology, as well as special therapeutic education. At the "Noima" center, the collaboration of the interdisciplinary team members, combined with the use of scientifically validated methods and reliable assessment tools for evaluating the child's/adolescent's level of functionality and difficulties, ensures a well-documented therapeutic approach. Specifically, a detailed developmental history is taken, a clinical assessment is performed, standardized tests are administered, and information is provided. Subsequently, a diagnostic conclusion is drawn, and an individualized and comprehensive therapeutic intervention program is organized, alongside continuous support, information, and counseling for the parents. Believing in the value of ongoing education, a series of seminars and workshops are conducted annually, aiming to inform and specialize in areas related to our clinical interests.

The Kentro Eidikon Therapeion Ena Dis Abilities is based in Vyronas and offers services in Occupational Therapy, Speech Therapy, Psychological Support, Psychotherapy, and Special Education. Within the safe environment of the center, the word disabilities is transformed into 1 billion abilities! The center is headed by Evi Dourou, specializing in the field of Occupational Therapy. The center's team also includes specialized professionals in the areas of Speech Therapy, Psychological Support, and Special Education who manage each child's developmental, learning, or communication difficulty on an individualized basis and in close collaboration, highlighting their uniqueness through a modernly designed therapy program. The center creates a world of possibilities for each child, with targeted therapies that lead to their substantial development. The goal is meaningful empowerment and improvement of quality of life through an individualized and functional approach. Interventions by the center's team are conducted either individually or in small groups, within a safe, creative, and encouraging environment. Their purpose is for each child to discover their abilities, enhance their functionality, and enjoy their daily life with autonomy and confidence.

Ksafi Elena Msc - Kentro Logou Kai Ergou Dodo Talks is a Speech Therapist who maintains a private practice in Melissia. She holds a degree in Speech Therapy from the Department of Speech Therapy at the University of Peloponnese, with clinical training at the European University of Cyprus, and a master's degree in International Medicine and Health Crisis Management from the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. She specializes in autism spectrum disorders, stuttering, dysphagia, dyspraxia, phonological disorders, developmental language disorder (DLD), messy play therapy, and sensory integration. She is certified in PPCI, TEACCH, PECS, and Makaton therapy. She has worked in recognized health and educational institutions in a professional and organized manner, maintaining high standards in all her roles in rehabilitation centers, private educational organizations, and public schools. Finally, the specialist has participated in the adaptation of the Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA) for the Greek population with autoimmune diseases, while continuing her education with certifications in cardiopulmonary resuscitation and specialized speech therapy programs.

Special Heroes is an organized therapeutic framework for children, adolescents, and families, where comprehensive diagnostic and therapeutic services are provided by specialized professionals of various disciplines. At our center, among other services, Psychological Assessment of the Child-Adolescent's Intellectual Functioning and Personality is offered. Intelligence assessment tests constitute scales that provide significant information across multiple areas of cognitive development, such as general knowledge, abstract reasoning, logical thinking ability, problem-solving skills, auditory and visual memory capacity, social judgment, and cognitive flexibility. The WPPSI-III is administered to children aged 2.6 to 7.3 years. The WISC-V is administered to children aged 6 to 16 years. Personality tests include various methods for the objective evaluation of behavior and personality, which are classified into three main categories: a) observation methods, b) questionnaires, and c) projective tests (Rorschach Inkblot Test), which reveal motives and personality traits that even the individual may be unaware of.

Markopoulos Vasileios is a Speech Therapist and the Scientific Director of the "Eu Omilein" Center, located in the regions of Kalamata, Kyparissia, and Filiatra in Messinia. He has received specialized postgraduate training in the Diagnosis and Therapy Program using phono-visual-auditory tools and in the Alternative Communication System. He has undergone further training in working with individuals with autism using ABA, in individuals with speech, language, and chewing disorders caused by syndromes, in adult neurological disorders, craniofacial deformities, and malformations of the oral cavity and face. He possesses extensive professional experience from the Regional Psychiatric Hospital "Mental Diseases, Plovdiv" and specializes in Pervasive Developmental and Communication Disorders. The methods he employs are always in accordance with the latest advancements, Psychophysiology, and Biofeedback, following postgraduate training and participation in numerous conferences as part of his continuous professional development.