Health professionals with experience in Treatment of ADHD in the Northern suburbs of Athens

Gkatzelia Areti is a Mental Health Counselor with a private practice in Nea Filadelfeia. She holds a master's degree in Clinical and Counseling Psychology from American Liberty University and graduated from the Sociology Department of Panteion University. She completed the basic training program in Cognitive-Behavioral Psychotherapy and Clinical Hypnotherapy at the Center for Applied Counseling and Psychotherapy. Additionally, she specialized in Special Education, specifically in the Rehabilitation of Learning Disabilities and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, as well as in Parent Counseling at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. Throughout her career, she has gained clinical experience collaborating with specialized organizations such as the Non-Profit Social Benefit Organization "Stay Strong." Furthermore, she has participated in Parenting Schools and Psychotherapy groups, while her clinical practice includes a broad range of individual psychotherapy for adults with personality disorders, anxiety disorders, and eating disorders. Finally, she has particular expertise in interventions with children with autism and has attended seminars on pediatric and adolescent epilepsy, addictions, and their prevention within the local community.

Η Αλεξανδροπούλου Ελένη είναι Ψυχολόγος - Παιδοψυχολόγος και διατηρεί ιδιωτικό γραφείο στην Αγία Παρασκευή. Σπούδασε Ψυχολογία BSc (First Class Hons) στο Πανεπιστήμιο UCLan του Ηνωμένου Βασιλείου και πραγματοποίησε στο ίδιο Πανεπιστήμιο μεταπτυχιακές σπουδές στην Παιδοψυχολογία (Merit). Ολοκληρώνοντας τις σπουδές της, έκανε πρακτική άσκηση στο Κέντρο Ψυχικής Υγείας του Δήμου Πεντέλης και εργάστηκε σε Κέντρα Ειδικών Θεραπειών. Αυτή τη στιγμή εκπαιδεύεται στη Συνθετική Ψυχοθεραπεία στο Athens Synthesis Center, καθώς της αρέσει να συνθέτει, πιστεύοντας πως δεν υπάρχει μόνο μία συγκεκριμένη προσέγγιση που μπορεί να εφαρμοστεί στο άτομο. Ασχολείται ενεργά με την παροχή φροντίδας και στήριξης σε ενήλικες και σε γονείς. Επιπλέον ασχολείται με παιδιά και εφήβους που δυσκολεύονται στη μάθηση, στην κοινωνικοποίηση, στη διαχείριση των συναισθημάτων τους και/ή έχουν διαγνωστεί με νευροαναπτυξιακές διαταραχές όπως: Διαταραχή Ελλειμματικής Προσοχής - Υπερκινητικότητας και Διαταραχή Αυτιστικού Φάσματος. Στο πλαίσιο αυτό, αναπτύσσει μια σειρά εξατομικευμένων θεραπευτικών προγραμμάτων που ποικίλλουν ανάλογα τις ανάγκες κάθε παιδιού ή εφήβου, με έμφαση στην παροχή υποστήριξης για θέματα όπως ο σχολικός εκφοβισμός και η διαχείριση του άγχους. Παραλληλα, στηρίζει γονείς και φροντιστές, μέσω της συμβουλευτικής για την καλύτερη κατανόηση της συμπεριφοράς του παιδιού και την ανάπτυξη στρατηγιών για την ψυχική του ευεξία. Διαθέτει πιστοποίηση στα Προγράμματα Παρέμβασης Γραπτού Λόγου (Playbox) και έχει εκπαιδευτεί στη χρήση διαγνωστικών εργαλείων όπως ΛΑΜΔΑ και Παιδικό Ιχνογράφημα. Επίσης, είναι συγγραφέας δύο βιβλίων: ενός παιδικού με τίτλο "Η καρδιά μου πού ανήκει;" και ενός βιβλίου ενηλίκων με τίτλο "(Α)Κατάλληλο timing". Το πρώτο της βιβλίο "Η καρδιά μου πού ανήκει;", έχει κερδίσει Β’ Βραβείο Παιδικής Λογοτεχνίας στον 10ο Παγκόσμιο Λογοτεχνικό Διαγωνισμό του Ελληνικού Πολιτιστικού Ομίλου Κυπρίων Ελλάδος. Τέλος, είναι συνδημιουργός του podcast και vidcast #Sxeseistalk, όπου στο μικροσκόπιο μπαίνουν διάφορες μορφές ανθρωπίνων σχέσεων με ψυχολογικό και καθημερινό πρίσμα.

To MEDYLIFE by Δρ Μυλωνοπούλου Ελένη εδρεύει στο Χαλάνδρι

H Δρ.Μυλωνοπούλου Ελένη PhD,MSc,BSc κατέχει PhD in Clinical Psychology. Είναι Clinical Psychology Researcher – Clinical Mental Health Counselor Specialist στην Γνωσιακή  Συμπεριφορική Ψυχοθεραπεία -Συμβουλευτική Ψυχοθεραπεία,-Βιοθυμική Ψυχοθεραπεία - Κλινική θεραπευτική Ύπνωση-Ολιστική προσέγγιση διαχείρισης άγχους και ελέγχου καταστάσεων

Είναι Μέλος στο American Psychological Association (APA), American Society of Clinical Psychology (SCP)Division 12 of APA, ISCP International Society of Psychotherapy and Counseling, IAC International Association for Counselling, PCE Europe, Ευρωπαϊκή Ένωση Εφαρμοσμένης Ψυχολογίας

Η ψυχοθεραπευτική προσέγγιση βασίζεται στη σύνδεση, την αυθεντικότητα και τον σεβασμό στη μοναδικότητα κάθε ανθρώπου.

Η προσέγγιση με τη Δρ Μυλωνοπούλου Ελένη δεν βασίζεται στην τυπική εφαρμογή τεχνικών, αλλά στη δημιουργία ενός αυθεντικού, ζωντανού χώρου όπου μπορείς να υπάρξεις όπως πραγματικά είσαι — χωρίς ρόλους, χωρίς φίλτρα.

Η Δρ Ελένη Μυλωνοπούλου στο Medylife δημιουργεί μια θεραπευτική σχέση με βάθος, ειλικρίνεια και ουσία, που σε κάνει να μπορείς να νιώσεις διαφορετικά.

Στόχος της είναι να δημιουργεί έναν ασφαλή χώρο όπου κάθε άνθρωπος μπορεί να ξεδιπλώσει τη ψυχή του 

Είναι Αριστουχος Διδάκτωρ PhD Κλινικής Ψυχολογίας του Πανεπιστημίου SA Auream Phoenix, κατέχει τίτλο master MSc με διάκριση στη Συμβουλευτικη Ψυχοθεραπεία και στη Γνωσιακή Συμπεριφορική Ψυχοθεραπεία από το London Metropolitan University, BSc in Clinical Psychology, SA London Auream Phoenix University.

Το Auream Phoenix University έχει διεθνή πιστοποίηση AHQSE (Accreditation Higher Quality Standard Education) με εξαιρετική βαθμολογία. Έχει επίσης λάβει πιστοποίηση από το CUFCE (California University Foreign Credential Evaluation) για την απονομή διπλού ισότιμου πτυχίου στις ΗΠΑ.

Κατέχει Certificate από το Harvard University στο πρόγραμμα Public Health-Child Protection. Κατέχει Certificate από το Yale University στο Managing Emotions in Times of Uncertainty & Stress.

Είναι ιδρύτρια του Med-Y-Life, ένα Σύγχρονο Κέντρο Συμβουλευτικών και Ψυχοθεραπευτικών Προσεγγίσεων, Συμβουλευτικής Ψυχοθεραπείας, Γνωσιακής Συμπεριφορικής Ψυχοθεραπείας ,Βιοθυμικής Ψυχοθεραπείας ,ομαδικής ψυχοθεραπείας και Κλινικής  θεραπευτικής Ύπνωσης . 

Το κέντρο Med-Y-Life κατέχει κάθε χρόνο το πιστοποιητικό "Εταιρεία Υψηλής Αξιοπιστίας .Συνεργάτης του κέντρου και της κυρίας Μυλωνοπούλου είναι η Παναγιώτα Φρειδερίκη Κόλλια MSc Ψυχολόγος -Παιδοψυχολόγος

Η Δρ Ελένη Μυλωνοπούλου είναι επίσης κάτοχος Διπλώματος Βιοθυμικής Ψυχοθεραπείας CTAA Ericksonian Hypnotherapy από το Sussex Center (UK). Κατέχει Δίπλωμα και τίτλο κλινικού υπνοθεραπευτή από National Guilt of Hypnotists (USA) N.G.Η  Δίπλωμα από το American Board of Clinical Hypnotherapy, Diploma of Psychology anó to Academy of Modern Psychology, Certificate από την Academy of Modern Psychology στη Συμβουλευτική Αντιμετώπιση του Κλινικού Τραύματος. Επιπροσθέτως, κατέχει Δίπλωμα Βιοθυμικής Ψυχοθεραπείας από το Sussex Hypnotherapy Center , N.L.P Certificate ano to American Board of Hypnotherapy, N.L.P, Δίπλωμα Νευρογλωσσικού Προγραμματισμού από την Academy of Modern Psychology Life Coach Ainwua anó Transformation Academy TM (USA) N.L.P και Δίπλωμα από το Auspicium (UK) και Transformation Academy TM (USA)

Κατέχει δίπλωμα Life Coach από το American Board Life Coach

Τέλος, έχει λάβει Πιστοποιητικά Επιμόρφωσης από το Εθνικό και Καποδιστριακό Πανεπιστήμιο Αθηνών στη Ψυχολογία Προσωπικότητας, στην Εγκληματολογική Έρευνα και η Συμβολή της Ψυχολογίας και στα Χαρακτηριστικά και Θεραπευτικές Εφαρμογές της Κλινικής Ύπνωσης.

Mpalomenou Eirini is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist licensed to practice (#106342) and maintains a private practice in Neo Psychiko. She holds degrees from the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and Guglielmo Marconi University. Currently, she is undergoing training in Systemic Psychotherapy at the Athens Center for the Study of Man (AKMA), while receiving weekly supervision to ensure comprehensive case management. She has been trained in Clinical Psychopathology (EPIPSY) and in Psychoeducation of families with individuals experiencing Psychosis (EPIPSY). Simultaneously, she regularly attends educational seminars and programs for her continuous professional development and specialization. She has experience in psychotherapy for children and adolescents with psychosocial and emotional disorders, having worked with children, adolescents, and adults in Centers for Special Therapies. 

Elena Georgakopoulou is a Counseling Psychologist - Psychotherapist for children, adolescents, and adults. She holds a professional license to practice in England (HCPC Register PYL 15025) since 2006, and a professional license in Greece since 2008. She is also a regular member of the Hellenic Psychological Society and has worked as a Psychologist in the National Health Service of the United Kingdom (NHS), providing therapy to adults and children with severe clinical symptomatology. She has worked with adults and children and utilizes an eclectic and integrative model combining Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), systemic, and person-centered approaches. Her work often involves collaboration with parents, as well as coordination with other agencies such as educational settings, while in Greece she works remotely. She is interested in and can assist in areas such as autism and autism spectrum disorders, ADHD, anxiety and depression, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), low self-esteem and self-confidence, loss of meaning and direction in life, relational and attachment difficulties, and parental counseling. Sessions are also provided in English.

Maria-Sofia Papadrosou is a Special Education Teacher and Psychology Professor specializing in Psychodynamics and Neurophysiology at UniOpen, and maintains a private practice in Kifisia. She has represented Greece abroad through lectures and collaborations at universities and conferences in England and Germany, conveying the voice of Greek science at an international level. Her vision for a modern, accessible, and meaningful education led her to create the platform ELITEutoring.gr, a contemporary, accessible, and substantial learning environment that meets the needs of today’s students. Additionally, she maintains a private Special Education office in Kifisia, where she supports children and adolescents with empathy, expertise, and genuine concern for their progress.

Piki Eirini works as a psychologist, psychotherapist, family therapist, lecturer and supervisor. She is a member of the ‘Greek Psychological Association’ as well as the ‘Hellenic Association of Systemic Therapy (HELASYTH). She has also obtained the European Certificate in Psychology (EuroPsy), and a work license as a psychologist (No. 5522/07). She completed her undergraduate degree (BSc) at the University of North London and her postgraduate (MA) and doctoral (PhD) studies at Goldsmiths University of London. Furthermore, she completed a training in individual, group and family psychotherapy at the Laboratory for the Study of Human Relations. She has worked for several years in different contexts in the field of psychology, such as in prisons, nursing homes and orphanages. She has given lectures at Goldsmiths University of London (UK) and at Mediterranean College (Greece). Since 2002, she has taken part in several seminars, with the aim of informing either the laymen or specific groups, such as parents, teachers and/or mental health care professionals. Since 2005, she has been working in private practice at her office in Agia Paraskevi, Athens, as a psychologist-psychotherapist for children, adolescents, adults, couples, families, as a group therapist, and also as a supervisor. Moreover, since 2005, she has been cooperating with a number of nurseries and, since 2012, she is in collaboration with the European Network of Women, which is an NGO dealing with issues of interfamilial violence and racial discrimination.

Kalaitzi Myrto is a Psychologist who maintains a private practice in Nea Filothei. She graduated with honors from the Department of Psychology at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, as well as from the Department of Philosophy, Education, and Psychology with a specialization in Psychology at the same university. Subsequently, she pursued postgraduate studies in "Applied Clinical Psychology" at UCLAN University in England and underwent psychodynamic training in the diagnosis and treatment of children, adolescents, and adults at DIKEPSY. She has worked as a Psychologist at KEDASY, in primary schools of the Chalandri municipality, and in a special secondary education school. Additionally, she has been employed at the Psychosocial Unit of the Samos Reception and Identification Center (KYT) of the National Public Health Organization (EODY) and at a center for therapy of children and adolescents. She possesses extensive experience with all age groups (children, adolescents, adults) and vulnerable populations. Finally, she has participated in numerous educational and scientific seminars, conferences, and workshops.

Filopoulou Mania is a Psychiatrist, Director of the Chalandri Mental Health Center at G. Gennimatas Hospital, and maintains a private practice in Marousi. She has extensive experience, having worked as a Psychiatrist for several years in both France and Greece, including serving as the Responsible Psychiatrist for the Mobile Psychiatric Unit in the Phocis region of the Social Psychiatry Society. Additionally, she has worked as a National Health System Psychiatrist at Konstantopouleio General Hospital (formerly Agia Olga) and at the General Hospital of Kalamata.

Sofia Chantzara is a Psychologist with a private practice based in Penteli, Athens. She holds a degree from the Department of Philosophy, Pedagogy and Psychology at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, as well as a Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Psychology and a Master’s degree (MSc) in Clinical and Community Psychology from the University of East London (U.E.L.). She has actively participated in scientific conferences and seminars focusing on topics such as ADHD (e.g., Panhellenic Interdisciplinary Conference), the psychosocial challenges of adulthood, and educational/psychological interventions. Guided by empathy, professionalism, and a strong scientific background, she provides personalized support to her clients, contributing meaningfully to the improvement of their mental health and overall quality of life. She offers counseling and psychological support to adolescents and adults through her private practice in Penteli. She has specialized in Adolescent Counseling Psychology (National and Kapodistrian University of Athens), Parent Counseling for Career Guidance of Adolescents (National and Kapodistrian University of Athens), as well as in the management of ADHD and learning difficulties (EP.SY.PE. – Hellenic Center for Mental Health).

Olga Kampioti is a Pediatric Occupational Therapist and the Interdisciplinary Director of *My Speira*, a center for Occupational Therapy and Psychotherapy located in Agia Paraskevi, Athens. She graduated in 2006 from the Occupational Therapy Department of the Athens University of Applied Sciences (A.T.E.I. of Athens). She holds a Master's degree in Rehabilitation (MSc Rehabilitation) with a specialization in Pediatric Rehabilitation from Oxford Brookes University in the UK.She has extensive experience as a Pediatric Occupational Therapist in private rehabilitation settings, providing special education services, school-based therapy programs, and home-based interventions for children with developmental disorders, syndromes, learning difficulties, and more. In recent years, she has been actively involved in the training and supervision of occupational therapists, while also working as an undergraduate lecturer at Metropolitan College. Additionally, she collaborates with various special education centers, contributing to the creation, organization, and supervision of Occupational Therapy departments.As a therapist and supervisor, she plays a key role in designing and implementing numerous therapeutic programs. Her clinical experience and scientific knowledge highlight the importance of applying more targeted and immediate interventions that consider both family concerns and the individual needs and possible requests of each child.Her training spans a wide range of specialties, including Sensory Integration (S.I.), the Wilbarger Protocol, CO-OP (Cognitive Orientation to daily Occupational Performance), Occupational Performance Coaching (OPC), PECS (Picture Exchange Communication System), the TEACCH program for children with pervasive developmental disorders, and she has completed all five levels of Craniosacral Therapy (CS1–ADV1). Additionally, she is certified in the use of the Bruininks-Oseretsky Test of Motor Proficiency (BOT-2™), the Canadian Occupational Performance Measure (COPM) and LEGO®-based therapy.Her dedication and passion for Occupational Therapy drive her to continuously update her knowledge by attending a wide range of seminars in areas such as clinical reasoning, goal setting, dyspraxia, dysgraphia, pediatric optometry, autism, play therapy, and children’s drawings. She also follows scientific developments and attends seminars on complementary and alternative medicine, exploring how such approaches can be integrated into children's therapeutic programs.Through her work with numerous families and children, her participation in professional development, and her ongoing research and study of relevant literature, she has embraced the necessity of a **holistic approach** to therapy and care.

Lydia Papaioannou is the Child and Adult Psychologist at *My Speira*. She is a graduate of the Department of Psychology at Panteion University of Athens. In 2024, she completed a five-year postgraduate training program in **Psychodrama Psychotherapy** at PSY.K.A.P. in Athens.In parallel with her core studies, she received training in Clinical Psychopathology (via the continuing education seminar “Panagiotis Oulis” at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens – NKUA), as well as in Child and Adolescent Clinical Psychopathology (NKUA – KEDIVIM). She also attended introductory seminars in Dance Therapy (Hellenic Association of Dance Therapists).Her professional development includes seminars such as “Gender Identity in Adolescence” (GNA G. Gennimatas), “Modern Changes and Challenges: The Role of the Counselor” (Hellenic Association of Career Counselors – ELE.SY.P.), and “Psychological Trauma” (Animus Corpus).Lydia has worked for 4.5 years as a Psychologist in the health sector, including at *Athens Brain & Spine Surgery* in cooperation with “Errikos Dynan” Hospital, and also volunteered for 1.5 years at "KETHEA Diavasi" a substance abuse rehabilitation center.

Avdelidou Eui is a Psychologist who has maintained a private practice in Marousi since 2023, having been based in Pagkrati for ten years. She initially completed studies in the Department of Philosophy, Pedagogy, and Psychology at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, followed by studies in the Department of Psychology and a postgraduate degree in School Psychology at the same institution. Her doctoral dissertation at Aristotle University of Thessaloniki focused on cinema in the school setting. She investigated how creativity can facilitate the processing of psychological trauma, working with a film group composed of children and adolescents from various countries. She follows a psychodynamic approach, with experience in Psychological assessment of children and adolescents (cognitive - WISC III, emotional - T.A.T., T.A.F., learning), School and Vocational Guidance, Counseling and psychotherapy for children, adolescents, and emerging adults (18-30 years old), as well as Counseling for parents and educators. She has collaborated with SOS Villages, Arsakeia Schools, the Community Mental Health Center of Vyronas/Kaisariani (Aiginiteio), and private centers for child and adolescent psychotherapy. She worked for two years as a psychologist in public schools (ESPA Program). Additionally, she has contributed to scientific publications, conferences, and electronic journals (e.g., "Psychographimata") with articles on psychological topics and cinema. She has trained in Playback Theatre and has directed short films. She employs cinema therapeutically, following additional training in cinematherapy. She has collaborated with the Non-Profit Organization "PAIZONTAS" and the Psi-Ch Society. The Psychologist has completed training in EMDR trauma therapy. Currently, she is undergoing psychoanalysis training within the framework of the Hellenic Psychoanalytic Society.

Theodoritsi Io Kai Synergates are based in Agia Paraskevi. Theodoritsi Io is a Psychologist who studied Psychology at Panteion University of Social and Political Sciences and continued her studies with a Master's degree at the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens on the topic "The Science of Stress and Health Promotion." Additionally, at the same academic institution, she completed a second Master's degree in "Special Education" in the Department of Primary Education. Furthermore, she has been trained in Cognitive-Behavioral Psychotherapy at the Institute for Research and Therapy of Behavior. She possesses considerable experience as a Psychologist, having worked in various facilities and Centers for Special Therapies. Finally, she specializes in Panic Attacks - Phobias and Anxiety and Mood Disorders. The scientific team of Ms. Theodoritsi consists of Psychologists licensed to practice and trained in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy.

Metta Kalliopi, MSc, is a Psychotherapist offering online sessions in both Greek and English, based between Athens and Amsterdam. She holds two Master’s degrees — in Clinical Psychology (Leiden University, the Netherlands) and Neuroscience (Carleton University, Canada). Kalliopi works exclusively online, providing psychotherapeutic support to adults in Greece and abroad. She works with individuals experiencing anxiety disorders, panic attacks, work-related stress, depression, ADHD, emotional regulation difficulties, interpersonal issues, psychosomatic symptoms, self-esteem challenges, addictions, as well as existential concerns related to meaning and identity. In her therapeutic practice, she integrates techniques from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Psychodynamic Therapy, aiming to help clients understand and change limiting patterns of thought and behavior. She supports individuals in managing anxiety, improving relationships, and enhancing self-esteem. Kalliopi also places particular emphasis on empowering and supporting members of the LGBTQIA+ community, approaching every individual with acceptance, respect, and authenticity. She has completed over 300 hours of personal psychotherapy, deepening her understanding of the therapeutic process and human experience.