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The Center for Special Therapies “Words and Deeds” is a facility created with love, awareness, and care for children. The primary goal of the team is to meet the therapeutic needs of each child and to guide parents in order to strengthen and highlight their child’s skills. The center provides specialized evaluation, diagnosis, and therapy services to children, adolescents, and adults presenting developmental disorders, speech and language difficulties, learning disabilities, behavioral problems, as well as psychological support and parental counseling. The founder and Scientific Director of the Center is Darla Eleni, a graduate of the Speech Therapy Department of the School of Health Professions at the Technological Educational Institute of Epirus, a member of the Association of Speech-Language Pathologists of Greece, and holds a professional practice license. She has been providing speech therapy services for the past 14 years to children and adults with communication, speech, and language disorders. Her work includes the evaluation and therapeutic intervention in children with conditions such as delayed speech and language development, articulation disorders, phonological disorders, autism spectrum disorders, stuttering, and hearing impairment. She has attended numerous seminars related to Speech Therapy and Special Education issues and continues to pursue scientific training at both theoretical and practical levels. Notably, she has been certified in widely recognized therapeutic methods such as TEACCH, Makaton, among others. She has also completed a nine-month training seminar on “AUTISM” at the University of Patras.

Haroula Tsatsani is a Psychologist, graduate of the Department of Psychology at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens (NKUA), and a Relational Psychoanalytic Psychotherapist, certified by the Institute of Relational and Group Psychotherapy (ISOPS). She is a member of the International Association for Relational Psychoanalysis and Psychotherapy (IARPP) and the American Group Psychotherapy Association (AGPA). She has successfully completed the Master's Program in "Clinical Management of Addictions" at the Athens Medical School and has extensive clinical experience in public and private mental health institutions. She has collaborated with Day Centers (Ariadni–KMOP, Galini–Prometheus), the Psychological Support Hotline 10306, primary and secondary education schools as a school psychologist, as well as hospitals such as "Evangelismos". Additionally, she has experience in the diagnosis and treatment of sexual dysfunctions, as well as supporting children and adolescents in shelters for unaccompanied minors. Currently, she maintains a private practice in Mets, providing psychotherapy to adults and adolescents facing difficulties in interpersonal relationships, mental disorders, psychosomatic symptoms, addictions, and other challenges. Simultaneously, she collaborates with the psychotherapeutic center "Psychoplefsi" in Athens and the Konstantakou office in Western Attica. She holds a Professional Practice License as a Psychologist (7894/12.10.2016) and receives consistent supervision and training, continuously advancing her personal and professional development.

Ο Κουτσομήτρος Θεόδωρος είναι ειδικός Ψυχίατρος- πιστοποιημένος Ψυχοθεραπευτής. Έχει ειδικευθεί στην Ψυχιατρική ενηλίκων σε πανεπιστημιακές κλινικές του Λονδίνου (UCL) και της Θεσσαλονίκης (ΑΠΘ) και έχει εξειδικευθεί στο Διακρανιακό Μαγνητικό Ερεθισμό (rTMS) στην Ολλανδία και στις Η.Π.Α. στα πανεπιστήμια του Μaastricht και του Harvard.

Παράλληλα με την εξειδίκευση του στην πρωτοπόρα θεραπεία του rTMS έχει εξειδικευθεί σε 9 διαφορετικές ψυχοθεραπευτικές προσεγγίσεις (ΒΕΔΨ, ΓΑΨ, CBT, GPM, Ομαδική, Συστημική- Οικογενειακή, Υπαρξιακή και Ψυχοδυναμική- Ψυχαναλυτική).

Από τα φοιτητικά του κιόλας χρόνια ως φοιτητής ιατρικής είχε ξεχωρίσει με τις επιδόσεις του καθώς ήταν ο μόνος τελειόφοιτος που αποφοίτησε με άριστα σε όλες τις τελικές εξετάσεις. Από τότε έχει λάβει ποικίλες πανευρωπαϊκές και παγκόσμιες διακρίσεις, είτε με την μορφή βραβείων, είτε με την εκλογή του σε θέσεις ευθύνης σε επιστημονικές κοινότητες.

Το 2019 ήταν μάλιστα ο μόνος Ψυχίατρος παγκοσμίως που τιμήθηκε για δεύτερη συνεχόμενη φόρα με το παγκόσμιο βραβείο WPA ECP Fellowship των Νέων Ψυχιάτρων της Παγκόσμιας Ψυχιατρικής Εταιρείας.

Έχει επιτελέσει Πρόεδρος της Ένωσης Ελλήνων Ειδικευόμενων Ψυχιάτρων με σημαντικό έργο για την αναβάθμιση της συνεχιζόμενης εκπαίδευσης στην Ψυχιατρική στη χώρα μας. Το 2019 εκλέχτηκε Πρόεδρος του τομέα των Νέων Ψυχιάτρων της Ελληνικής Ψυχιατρικής Εταιρείας (ΕΨΕ).

Παρουσιάζει έντονη επιστημονική δραστηριότητα μέσω διεθνών οργανισμών και πανεπιστημίων (αρθογραφία, δημοσιεύσεις, έρευνες, συνέδρια, βιβλία).

Διατηρεί ιδιωτικό ιατρείο στη Θεσσαλονίκη μαζί με μία ομάδα εξειδικευμένων ψυχιάτρων και ψυχολόγων στο Ευρωπαϊκό Ιατρικό Ινστιτούτο Ψυχοθεραπείας & Brain Stimulation SynaΨe . Είναι διευθυντής και ιδρυτής του ελληνικού ιατρείου rTMS (Greek rTMS) το μεγαλύτερο ιατρείο rTMS στην Ελλάδα.

Angeliki Xatzimanoli, MSc is a Psychologist, certified Psychotherapist, and maintains a private practice in Ilisia. She holds a degree from the Department of Psychology at the University of Central Lancashire and graduated from the Department of Social Policy at Panteion University. Additionally, she has a master's degree in "Addiction Treatment - Addictology" from the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, in collaboration with the Medical School of Athens. Currently, she is training in "Systemic Psychotherapy and Counseling" at the Center for Systemic Study and Therapy of Athens (Ke.S.Me.Th.). Throughout her career, she has volunteered with the Non-Governmental Organizations "ActionAid Hellas" and the International Cybersecurity Institute (CSI). She served as a Psychologist for the NGO "The Home Project" and collaborates as an external associate with the Center for Special Therapies "Oikogeneia." She also writes voluntarily for the website ''efiveia.gr,'' focusing on family and its connection and collaboration with the online therapy platform Terappin. She has been trained in the application of the Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy protocol (TF-CBT). She provides psychological support to children, adolescents, and adults. It is noteworthy that she participated in authoring the European program "TRACeD," within the framework of actions for the awareness and prevention of online gender-based violence. In her private practice, she undertakes the assessment, monitoring, and psychotherapeutic treatment of various psychological difficulties, such as anxiety disorders, depressive episodes, adjustment disorders, personality disorders, as well as issues related to interpersonal relationships and self-esteem.

Katsamaka Vasiliki is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist and has maintained a private practice in Thessaloniki since 2006. She is a graduate of the Department of Psychology at Aristotle University of Thessaloniki and has completed the four-year training program in Gestalt Psychotherapy at the Gestalt Foundation of Thessaloniki. She possesses extensive professional experience, having worked as a Psychologist and Trainer in numerous psychological support centers, which has equipped her with the appropriate knowledge and expertise to offer a wide range of specialized services in her office. Specifically, she provides Psychological Support, Psychotherapy, and Counseling services to adults and adolescents. The issues she addresses include depression, anxiety disorders, panic attacks, eating disorders, phobias, family and couple problems, parent counseling, and career guidance counseling. Finally, by attending extensive psychology seminars, she ensures continuous professional development and training in her field.

Samaras Konstantinos is a Psychiatrist - Psychotherapist and maintains a private practice in Athens. He studied at the Medical School of the University of Thessaly. He specialized in Psychiatry at Aeginiteio Hospital, where he also completed training in Cognitive Psychotherapy at the First University Psychiatric Department. Additionally, he has completed a two-year Postgraduate Training in Behavioral Therapy of Anxiety Disorders at the Research University Institute of Mental Health. He has worked as a Medical Advisor Neuroscience at Janssen-Cilag, where he participated in the esketamine program for treatment-resistant depression, as well as serving as Scientific Director at the Mobile Unit of the Society of Social Psychiatry. Finally, he is specialized in Anxiety, Depression, and Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder.

Psychiatrist - Systemic & Family Psychotherapist

He maintains a private practice in Koukaki providing psychiatric services, individual adult psychotherapy, as well as family and couple therapy with a systemic approach.

He graduated from the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens (2015). Following successful participation in the Spanish medical specialty exams (MIR), he completed his residency at the Psychiatry Clinic of the University Hospital La Paz in Madrid.

After completing his specialty, he was offered a Consultant position at the same hospital. He served as the Scientific Director of the Mental Health Center Colmenar Viejo, affiliated with Hospital Universitario La Paz, where he established and developed a family intervention program as well as therapeutic patient groups.

During his professional career in Spain, he also acquired significant clinical experience in Child Psychiatry and, following examinations, obtained recognition of the corresponding specialty title according to the Spanish healthcare system.

Concurrently, he completed a four-year training in Systemic and Family Therapy at the recognized training center Centro de Terapia Familiar Zurbano, certified by FEATF, with active participation in workshops and scientific conferences.

In the private sector, he collaborates with the Tranquilamente clinic in central Madrid as a Psychiatrist - Psychotherapist.

He has specialization and extensive experience in addiction treatment, having served as the responsible Psychiatrist at the Detoxification and Addiction Center - Centro Árbor.

He is fluent in Greek, Spanish, and English. His goal is to provide personalized, scientifically grounded, and humane care, respecting the needs of each patient.

Το Κέντρο Μάθησης και Ειδικών Θεραπειών Κοσμονόηση βρίσκεται στην Νέα Σμύρνη. Ιδρυτής και επιστημονικά υπεύθυνος είναι ο Παιδίατρος – Ομοιοπαθητικός Αναπτυξιολόγος Παναγιώτης Λάιος. Το Κέντρο Ειδικών Θεραπειών στελεχώνεται από άρτια καταρτισμένους θεραπευτές με πολυετή εμπειρία .

Στο φιλικό και πλήρως εξοπλισμένο περιβάλλον του Κέντρου Μάθησης και Ειδικών Θεραπειών Κοσμονόηση καλύπτεται ένα ευρύ φάσμα διαταραχών:

– προβλήματα λόγου, ομιλίας και επικοινωνίας

– ειδικές μαθησιακές δυσκολίες

– δυσλεξία

– τραυλισμός

– προβλήματα μάθησης/ κατανόησης

– νοητική υστέρηση/ σύνδρομα

– διάχυτες αναπτυξιακές διαταραχές, π.χ. αυτισμός

-προβλήματα ακοής/ βαρηκοΐα

-υπερκινητικότητα , δυσκολίες συγκέντρωσης/ διάσπαση προσοχής - ΔΕΠΥ

– ψυχοκινητική καθυστέρηση / διαταραχές κινητικών δεξιοτήτων

– νευρολογικές διαταραχές, π.χ. εγκεφαλικά επεισόδια, κρανιοεγκεφαλικές κακώσεις. Παρέχουμε συνεδρίες ατομικές , ομαδικές , κατοίκον και online. Συνεργαζόμαστε με όλα τα ασφαλιστικά ταμεία.

Η εμπειρία, το ενδιαφέρον μας για τα παιδιά και η επιστημονική μας εξειδίκευση κάνουν τη διαφορά

Είμαστε Ειδικοί στην Διάγνωση

Διοχετεύουμε την πείρα και την εξειδίκευσή μας στο να θέτουμε τις σωστές διαγνώσεις σε όλα τα νευροαναπτυξιακά ζητήματα.

Διαθέτουμε αξιόπιστα διαγνωστικά εργαλεία

Η διαγνωστική μας φαρέτρα αποτελείται από ποικίλα, αξιόπιστα και σταθμισμένα διαγνωστικά εργαλεία.

Αναλαμβάνουμε όλα τα περιστατικά

Η διεπιστημονική μας ομάδα απαρτίζεται από ιατρούς και θεραπευτές όλων των ειδικοτήτων. Έτσι, μπορούμε να αντιμετωπίσουμε αποτελεσματικά όλο το εύρος των περιστατικών – από μια απλή φωνολογική δυσκολία μέχρι σπάνια ή μη σύνδρομα (π.χ. Down, Turner, Prader-Willi), εγκεφαλική παράλυση, μυϊκές δυστροφίες, μεταβολικά νοσήματα κ.ά.

Εφαρμόζουμε Εξατομικευμένη Παρέμβαση

Κάθε παιδί αντιμετωπίζεται ως ξεχωριστή περίπτωση, ανάλογα με τις ανάγκες, τις αδυναμίες, αλλά και τα προτερήματά του.

Χρησιμοποιούμε Ολιστική Προσέγγιση

Η διεπιστημονική μας ομάδα συνεργάζεται για τη χάραξη του προγράμματος παρέμβασης. Οι επόπτες όλων των θεραπευτών λειτουργούν ως αρωγοί σε αυτή τη διαδικασία.

Εφαρμόζουμε κλασικές και καινοτόμες μεθόδους παρέμβασης

Οι θεραπευτές μας είναι εκπαιδευμένοι σε όλες τις κλασικές μεθόδους παρέμβασης. Παράλληλα, μέσω συνεχούς επιμόρφωσης, έχουν τη δυνατότητα να εφαρμόσουν καινοτόμες μεθόδους που εισάγονται για πρώτη φορά στην Ελλάδα.

Διαθέτουμε άρτιο εξοπλισμό και παιδοκεντρικές αίθουσες

Όλες οι αίθουσες μας είναι διακοσμημένες μινιμαλιστικά, με επίκεντρο το παιδί. Χρησιμοποιούμε εξοπλισμό τελευταίας τεχνολογίας σε όλες τις αίθουσες ειδικών θεραπειών.

Συνεργαζόμαστε με ιατρούς και εξειδικευμένους επιστήμονες

Η διεπιστημονική ομάδα στελεχώνεται από Λογοθεραπευτές , Εργοθεραπευτές , Ειδικούς Παιδαγωγούς , Ψυχολόγους , Παιγνιοθεραπευτή , Ειδικό Δραματοθεραπείας , Ειδικό Πρώιμης Παρέμβασης , Ειδικό Αναλυτή συμπεριφοράς, Μουσικοπαιδαγωγό, Νευρολόγο Παίδων και Ενηλίκων , Ψυχίατρο Παίδων και Ενηλίκων ,ΩΡΛ , Οπτομέτρη ,Κλινικό - Διατροφολόγο Διαιτολόγο και Φυσικοθεραπευτή Παίδων και Ενηλίκων .

Συνεργαζόμαστε με όλους τους φορείς που αφορούν το παιδί και την οικογένεια

Διατηρούμε επαφή με:

·    Σχολεία και εκπαιδευτικούς γενικής εκπαίδευσης

·    ΚΕΔΑΣΥ

·    Ειδικά σχολεία

·    ΚΔΑΠ, ΚΔΗΦ

·    Κέντρα ημέρας και ειδικές μονάδες ΑμεΑ

Θέτουμε εφικτούς βραχυπρόθεσμους και μακροπρόθεσμους στόχους

Γνωρίζουμε τις πραγματικές ανάγκες και δυνατότητες κάθε παιδιού και επιδιώκουμε την επίτευξη των στόχων μας σταδιακά, βήμα-βήμα.

Ενημερώνουμε για κάθε βήμα

Παρέχουμε συνεχή και συστηματική ενημέρωση. Δεν είστε για εμάς ένας αριθμός, αλλά μια ξεχωριστή περίπτωση.

Επιμορφωνόμαστε συνεχώς

Δεν επαναπαυόμαστε στη γνώση που ήδη έχουμε. Παρακολουθούμε όλες τις τρέχουσες εξελίξεις στους θεραπευτικούς τομείς, ώστε να παρέχουμε την καλύτερη δυνατή φροντίδα.

Εγγυόμαστε το αποτέλεσμα

Η μεθοδολογία μας είναι δοκιμασμένη και μας δίνει τη σιγουριά ότι θα σας παρέχουμε απτά αποτελέσματα.

The Kentro Eidikon Therapeion Epi Paidos in Alimos envisions supporting children with difficulties and their families who need assistance during this period of their lives, provided by a qualified professional with expertise and genuine interest in the optimal and accelerated progress of the child. The center conducts assessments and therapeutic sessions by Speech Therapists, Occupational Therapists, and Child Psychologists. Sessions of special education and school support are also provided. Parents receive support through counseling sessions. Its multidisciplinary team is supervised by Kassimi Penny, a 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 license and work experience since 2009. She specializes in speech and language delays, phonological disorders, attention deficit and hyperactivity, apraxia, developmental disorders, as well as learning difficulties. The individualized therapeutic programs, tailored to the needs of each child with respect to their personality and particularities, aim primarily at improving the quality of life of the child and the family.

Mindtopia is an Interdisciplinary Center of Specialized Therapies and Skill Development for children, adolescents, and adults, where the progression and support of each individual are at the forefront. Occupational Therapy services are offered, focusing on the development and improvement of motor skills essential for the daily life and independence of children. Additionally, Psychological Support services are provided, aiming to promote the child's mental health as well as the expression and management of their emotions, along with Speech Therapy, a discipline that deals with disorders of speech, communication (verbal and non-verbal), voice, and swallowing. Furthermore, individualized educational programs are available for children with learning difficulties, supporting the development of social and emotional skills. The center also offers Early Intervention services, as early intervention targets the development of fundamental skills from a very young age, services centered on Art Therapy, Counseling, and Parent Education, which aims to empower each parent to assist their child in emotional maturation and gaining autonomy. Finally, Robotics is offered as an educational tool for teaching subjects related to STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics).

We are a team of individuals with a common goal and vision: to provide specialized intervention and support for issues that a child, adolescent, adult, couple, or family may face. This is how 'Diaulos' was established.

Children facing difficulties encounter daily challenges that they are unable to overcome, which often leads to feelings of frustration. Consequently, they frequently exhibit outbursts of anger, resignation, and even antisocial behavior. Occupational Therapy assists children in playing, improving their academic performance, and participating in their daily activities. By achieving a goal previously considered unattainable, Occupational Therapy not only facilitates their daily life but also enhances their self-esteem and sense of fulfillment.

Chrysoula Mpouka is an Occupational Therapist and the scientific director of the Special Therapy Center "Epi Paidon Ergo," located in Glyfada, Attica.

She possesses extensive education and experience in her field. She is a graduate of the University of West Attica, a member of the Panhellenic Association of Occupational Therapists, and continues her postgraduate studies in Developmental Psychology. She has obtained certifications in Sensory Integration (S.I.T.), administration of the EDALFA test, the Movement Assessment Battery for Children-2 (MABC-2, Greek version), Logometer, the Achenbach Preschool and School-Age forms, BAYLEY-4 Scales, RAVEN'S Educational CPM/CVS, as well as in dysgraphia. Additionally, she has attended the theoretical component of the Neurodevelopmental Bobath Approach (N.D.T.).

Her professional experience includes working with children and adolescents with various diagnoses, as well as participation as a member of Special Evaluation Committees within the framework of the "Personal Assistant for Persons with Disabilities" program. Continuous education and dedication to professional development are fundamental goals for her to provide high-quality occupational therapy services.

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.

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).