Psychotherapist for Αdolescent counseling in Agioi Anargiri

Το Κέντρο Ειδικών Θεραπειών η Γέφυρα λειτουργεί από το 2016 στους Αγίους Αναργύρους Αττικής. Παρέχει υπηρεσίες:

• Λογοθεραπείας
• Εργοθεραπείας
• Ειδικού μαθησιακού
• Συμβουλευτικής γονέων
• Ψυχοθεραπείας παιδιών και ενηλίκων

Η Ομάδα μας

Η διεπιστημονική ομάδα μας απαρτίζεται από έμπειρους και καταρτισμένους θεραπευτές: λογοθεραπευτές, εργοθεραπευτές, ψυχολόγους, κοινωνικούς λειτουργούς και ειδικούς παιδαγωγούς.

Η Προσέγγισή μας

Το κέντρο μας εφαρμόζει μια ολιστική προσέγγιση στην αντιμετώπιση των δυσκολιών κάθε παιδιού και συνεργάζεται με κάθε πλαίσιο στο οποίο ανήκει.

1. Αξιολόγηση: Με βάση τη διάγνωση και τις συστάσεις των αναπτυξιολόγων και παιδοψυχιάτρων, πραγματοποιούμε αξιολόγηση.
2. Σχεδιασμός: Στοχοθετούμε και σχεδιάζουμε το θεραπευτικό πρόγραμμα κάθε παιδιού ξεχωριστά.
3. Παρακολούθηση: Η θεραπευτική πορεία εξετάζεται συνεχώς από την ομάδα, αξιολογείται και η θεραπεία επαναστοχοθετείται εάν χρειαστεί μέχρι να ολοκληρωθεί.

Η Φιλοσοφία μας

Στη Γέφυρα οι θεραπευτές λειτουργούν με γνώση και επαγγελματισμό απέναντι στις οικογένειες αλλά κυρίως με ταλέντο, αγάπη και σύνδεση με το παιδί.

• Η θεραπευτική σχέση είναι ο πυλώνας της δουλειάς μας.
• Κύριο μέλημά μας είναι τα παιδιά να έρχονται με χαρά στις θεραπείες.
• Στόχος είναι να απολαμβάνουν τη διαδικασία ακόμα και με τις δυσκολίες που μπορεί να υπάρχουν.

Τι θα βρείτε στο χώρο μας: Η οργάνωση, τα όρια, η καλή διάθεση, η ευγένεια, η επικοινωνία, η κατανόηση, η στήριξη, η καθοδήγηση, η συνεργασία, η επιβράβευση και η αποδοχή είναι όσα θα βρείτε στη Γεφυρα.

Ο σεβασμός, η τήρηση των κανόνων λειτουργίας και η συνεργασία είναι όσα ζητάμε από εσάς για να καταφέρουμε μαζί να προσφέρουμε στο παιδί τη στήριξη που θα το βοηθήσει να εξελιχθεί και να ενταχθεί καλύτερα σε κάθε κοινωνικό πλαίσιο.

ELENI KRITIKOU PSYCHOTHERAPY CENTER

Kritikou Eleni is a professional Mental Health Counselor and certified Biothymic Psychotherapist with training in Greece and abroad. She has completed postgraduate education in Positive Psychology, holds an MBA in Business Administration from the Hellenic Management Association (EEDE), and has a degree in Statistics from the University of Piraeus. She is a member of the Hellenic Counseling Association (E.E.S), the European Association for Counseling (E.A.C), the Athens Chamber of Commerce, and the Hellenic Community of Geneva. With a holistic approach, she facilitates change, empowerment, and the achievement of individual goals, respecting the uniqueness of each person’s experience. She continuously develops her skills through personal study, supervision, therapy, and training in her responsible role. Additionally, she participates in scientific conferences and lectures on topics related to Mental Health Counseling and Individual and Group Development in contemporary society. She has established a network of collaborators for cases where it is deemed necessary. Her aim is to help individuals live their lives more fully and to move forward, overcoming obstacles as they arise.

Syranidi Athina MSc is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist and maintains a private practice in Nea Ionia. She studied Psychology at the Open University - Milton Keynes, UK, and completed postgraduate studies in Counseling Psychology at Guglielmo Marconi University in Italy. She has been trained in the methodology and research of human behavior, psychotherapeutic interventions, and the application of Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy and Psychoanalysis, participating in psychological experiments on cognitive functions at the University of Brighton and in psychotherapeutic sessions with individuals exhibiting dysfunctional behavior. Additionally, she has specialized in developmental disorders of children and adolescents at the Neuropsychology Department of the University of Thessaly, with clinical education and training at the Hatzikyriakio Foundation. Moreover, she has been trained in Learning Difficulties by attending a corresponding educational program at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and holds a Master Practitioner certification in Neuro-Linguistic Programming. Finally, she has attended numerous seminars related to human behavior and psychotherapeutic approaches.

Emirza Savvina MSc is a Psychologist - Family Psychotherapist who maintains a private practice in Metamorfosi. She holds a degree from the Psychology Program of the Faculty of Philosophy at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and graduated with honors from the postgraduate program "Health Promotion and Education" at the Medical School of the same University. She has been trained in Cognitive Behavioral Drama (CBD) as well as in Systemic - Family Psychotherapy at the Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Department of the General Hospital of Athens "G. Gennimatas." Additionally, she completed further training in the annual program "Child Psychiatry - Child Psychology" at the University of the Aegean and received training in the Rorschach projective personality test and the Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children (WISC-III). She completed her practical training at the Special Education Workshop "MARGARITA" and at the Substance Abuse Prevention Center of the Municipality of Kifisia OKANA, "PRONOI." Since 2013, she has gained significant professional experience offering her services as a Psychologist in Psychoeducational Centers. She provides support to infertile couples and individuals undergoing in vitro fertilization. Her personal therapy and temperament support the belief that "strength comes through sharing." Finally, Ms. Emirza has attended and continues to attend numerous conferences and seminars aimed at ongoing professional development in her field of expertise and has presented numerous papers.

Farantakis Giannis is a Mental Health Consultant - Psychotherapist and maintains a private practice in Ano Patisia. He is a graduate of the four-year Psychology program at Athens Metropolitan College and holds a postgraduate degree in Reichian Body Psychotherapy "Body Posture and Character" from the Hellenic Institute of Neurophytotherapy & Character Analysis "Wilhelm Reich". Concurrently, he has specialized as a Psychotherapist in body psychotherapy at the "Wilhelm Reich" Center. He has gained significant work experience, having served as a workgroup coordinator for the improvement and development of interpersonal and client relations at the company Web-Net Digital Agency, as well as working as a Psychotherapist at the mental health service provider company Man Of Style. He also provided psychological support on the counseling helpline "Together for the Child 11525". In his private practice, he offers a wide range of services, respecting the unique needs of each client.

Papaleksi Melina is a Psychologist with a private practice in Nea Ionia, Attica. She is a graduate of the Department of Psychology at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and holds a master's degree from the University of Thessaly titled "Counseling Psychology, Counseling in Special Education, Education and Health." Additionally, she is specializing in Systemic Psychotherapy. She has significant work experience with children, adolescents, and adults with mental, emotional, and behavioral difficulties in various settings and contexts, and she is certified in Greek Sign Language. Individual sessions (including in sign language) are provided for adults, adolescents, and children, along with parent counseling and psychoeducational groups for all ages.

Rapti Agapi is a Psychologist - Narrative Psychotherapist and maintains a private practice in Ilion, Attica. She conducts individual psychotherapy and counseling sessions for children, adolescents, and adults, either in person or online. She holds a degree in Psychology from the University of Crete. Additionally, she has earned a postgraduate degree in "Applied Child and Adolescent Psychology" from the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, as well as in "E-Learning" from the University of Piraeus. She also specializes in Narrative Psychotherapy and Community Practice from the Institute of Narrative Psychotherapy and Community Practice of Thessaloniki, in collaboration with the Dulwich Centre in Australia. Concurrently, during her studies, she has participated in numerous seminars, such as Play Therapy, Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, Counseling and Vocational Guidance, Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), and First Aid. From 2017 to 2023, she has provided voluntary counseling and psychotherapy services at the social clinics of the Municipality of Ilion. From 2020 to the present, she has worked in settings such as the social service of the Municipality of Ilion, specialized therapy centers, primary education school units, School Educational Support Networks (S.D.E.Y.), as well as Interdisciplinary Assessment, Counseling, and Support Centers (K.E.D.A.S.Y.) in Athens, with primary responsibilities including the psycho-emotional and psychometric assessment of children and adolescents, parental counseling, and psychoeducation of children and adolescents.

Clinical Psychologist Vazouras Mixalis graduated from the Psychology Department of the American College of Greece (DEREE). He then completed his postgraduate studies in the Clinical Psychology program at Utrecht University. He has been trained in cognitive behavioral therapy during his postgraduate studies and has attended seminars on grief management, trauma, and the provision of psychological first aid. He has volunteered at the Sismanoglio Child and Adolescent Psychiatric Clinic and the NGO M.A.N.A. Finally, in recent years, he has worked as a psychologist in private centers and as a clinical psychologist in a rehabilitation center. Currently, he manages his private practice.

Η Κολέσνικ Αλεξάνδρα είναι Ψυχολόγος και διατηρεί ιδιωτικό γραφείο στο Περιστέρι. Είναι πτυχιούχος Ψυχολογίας του Παντείου Πανεπιστημίου Κοινωνικών και Πολιτικών Επιστημών. Έχει κάνει μεταπτυχιακές σπουδές στην Κλινική και Κοινοτική Ψυχολογία (MSc Clinical and Community Psychology, University of East London), με κατευθύνσεις στην Οικογενειακή - Συστημική Θεραπεία, Γνωστική Θεραπεία και Θεραπεία Σχημάτων. Επίσης, είναι κάτοχος διπλώματος μετεκπαίδευσης στην Κλινική Ύπνωση με εξειδίκευση στην Βιοθυμική Ψυχοθεραπεία (Κέντρο Εφαρμοσμένης Ψυχοθεραπείας και Συμβουλευτικής/ General Hypnotherapy Standards Council) καθώς και στην Γνωσιακή - Συμπεριφορική Κλινική Υπνοθεραπεία (Κέντρο Ψυχοθεραπείας και Μοντέρνας Εφαρμοσμένης Ψυχολογίας). Επιπλέον, έχει εκπαιδευτεί στην θεραπεία EMDR (EMDR Europe Βασική Εκπαίδευση, Αθήνα, Ελλάδα, Πέννυ Παπανικολοπούλου PhD EMDR Europe Accredited Senior Trainer). Καταρτήθηκε στην αντιμετώπιση και στην πρόληψη των κινδύνων του διαδικτύου (Ψυχική Υγεία και Διαδίκτυο: Δυσλειτουργικές Συμπεριφορές στο Διαδίκτυο - Τρόποι Παρέμβασης και Πρόληψης, Ε.Κ.Π.Α.) και απέκτησε ειδίκευση στην αντιμετώπιση παιδιών με αναπηρία και με ειδικές μαθησιακές ανάγκες (Ειδίκευση στην Ειδική Αγωγή και Εκπαίδευση, Ε.Κ.Π.Α.). Παρακολούθησε πλήθος σεμιναρίων, εκπαιδευτικών προγραμμάτων και συνεδρίων όπως Εκπαιδευτικό Πρόγραμμα Ψυχιατρικής Παίδων και Εφήβων, Τμήμα Ψυχιατρικής Παίδων και Εφήβων, ΓΝΑ Σισμανόγλειο-Αμαλία Φλέμινγκ (2013-2014) και ετήσια προγράμματα «Κρίσεις και ρήξεις: εφηβεία, κοινωνία» και «Η ψύχωση στην εφηβεία», Τμήμα Ψυχιατρική Εφήβων και Νέων του Γενικού Νοσοκομείου «Γ. Γεννηματάς» (2010-2012). Πραγματοποίησε πρακτική άσκηση με ειδικότητα ψυχολόγου σε συνεργασία με τον Συμβουλευτικό Σταθμό για το AIDS (Νοσοκομείο Αφροδίσιων και Δερματικών Νόσων Ανδρέας Συγγρός), την Τηλεφωνική Γραμμή για το AIDS (ΚΕ.ΕΛ.Π.ΝΟ), καθώς και την Κινητή Μονάδα Πρωτοβάθμιας Περίθαλψης. Άσκησε πρακτική με ειδικότητα ψυχολόγου στο Εργαστήριο Διερεύνησης Ανθρώπινων Σχέσεων (Χάρις Κατάκη), με συστημική-οικογενειακή θεραπεία. Συμμετείχε στην εθελοντική εργασία με ειδικότητα Ψυχολόγου στις Μη Κυβερνητικές Οργανώσεις «Ένα παιδί, ένας κόσμος» και «Μαζί για το Παιδί». Έχει τριετή συνεργασία με το «Ψυχοδός» (Κέντρο ψυχοθεραπείας, συμβουλευτικής και προσωπικής ανάπτυξης), όπου διεξήγαγε ατομικές και ομαδικές συνεδρίες, καθώς και θεραπεία ζεύγους. Επιπλέον, είναι εισηγήτρια σεμιναρίων με θέματα ψυχολογίας (Μικροεκφράσεις προσώπου και ανίχνευση ψεύδους, Κλινική Ύπνωση, Μηχανισμοί άμυνας, Ενδοικογενειακή βία, Mindfulness, κτλ.).

Makra Sevasti is a Psychologist with a private practice in Acharnes. She holds a degree from the Department of Psychology at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens (Scholarship from the State Scholarships Foundation and a four-year scholarship from the Dodecanese Foundation) and a postgraduate diploma from the same University. She has been trained in Cognitive Behavioral Psychotherapy for children and adults (Scholarship "Giannis Boulougouris" from the Institute for Research and Behavior Therapy for the four-year study program). In her private practice, she offers high-level individual psychotherapy services for adults to address psychological disorders such as depression, anxiety, panic attacks, obsessive-compulsive disorder, interpersonal difficulties, as well as individual psychotherapy for children and adolescents in cases such as anxiety, phobias, emotional difficulties, behavioral problems, learning disabilities, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Additionally, she provides counseling services to parents and couples. Lastly, she has an established body of written work related to the psychotherapy of children and adults.

Elisavet Karavokyri is a Clinical Psychologist-Psychotherapist, graduate of the University Paris 8-Lumières. She has completed postgraduate studies in Clinical Psychology-Psychotherapies (Master 2) at the same University and holds a specialization in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) from the Society of Cognitive-Behavioral Studies, recognized by the European Association for Behavioural and Cognitive Therapies (EABCT), as well as in Special Education and Speech Therapy. Her experience in psychiatric institutions and psychotherapeutic centers in Greece and France has enabled her to gain an in-depth understanding and to support individuals experiencing various forms of psychological distress, whether related to deeper personal difficulties or developmental and emotional challenges, using a holistic approach. She has attended seminars and conferences on mental health and continues to enrich her knowledge of contemporary developments in the field of psychotherapy. Concurrently, she provides therapeutic support to children and adolescents, focusing on issues such as anxiety, depression, behavioral problems, and interpersonal relationships.

Elisavet Karavokyri follows a person-centered approach, demonstrating understanding and respect for the individual's psychological pace and unique needs. Her goal is to contribute meaningfully to empowering the individual and developing more effective adaptive mechanisms and emotional regulation, thereby enhancing their quality of life.

Poupalou Vasileia is a licensed Psychologist who maintains her private practice in Ilion. She holds a degree in Psychology from the University of Wales and a master's degree (MSc) in Clinical Psychology from Derby University. Additionally, she has been trained in the fields of "Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)" and "Management of Emotional & Psychological Trauma" at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, and specialized in Special Education at the Lifelong Learning Center - G. Vanidis. She has also received training in the "Drama Therapy Model," "Parenting in School Age," and "Family Therapy in Grief." Her primary therapeutic approach is Cognitive & Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Positive Psychology, with a specialization in anxiety disorders. Given the fact that each individual is unique, with different life circumstances both past and present, different experiences, and varying cognitive schemas, she employs different coping methods. Through individualized intervention, the goal is to achieve long-term changes collaboratively, both by reducing or eliminating symptoms and negative thoughts that hinder daily life, and by fostering a different perspective on past, present, and future events.