Health professionals for Αdolescent counseling

Polonyfi Athanasia maintains a practice in Rethymno, Crete, offering comprehensive mental health and counseling services with integrity and understanding. She was born in Marousi, Attica, and raised in Messolonghi. She was admitted to the Faculty of Pharmacy in Athens through the national entrance examinations and completed her internship in the Parenteral Nutrition Department at the University Children's Hospital "Agia Sofia." With extensive experience and excellent scientific training, she provides her services in Rethymno, Crete, assisting individuals in addressing potential emotional disorders and interpersonal relationship issues with utmost professionalism and sincerity. She holds a professional practice license under number 237467. Furthermore, she has been accepted into the Continuing Education program in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy offered by the Lifelong Learning Center of the University of Crete, aiming to achieve even more comprehensive training and continuously improve the quality of her services.

Rodokanakis Manolis is a Psychologist and maintains a private practice in Piraeus. He is a graduate of the Department of Psychology at the University of Crete and holds a master's degree in Counseling from the University of Edinburgh. He specializes in the treatment of acute anxiety cases and provides solutions for interpersonal relationship issues as well as cases of emotional difficulties. Finally, Mr. Rodokanakis is a member of the British Psychological Society and actively participates in nationwide conferences and counseling psychology seminars.

Arvaniti Konstantina is a Mental Health Counselor - Psychotherapist MSc, Founder and Scientific Director of the "Another point of view" Center in Nea Smyrni. Together with her Scientific Team, they can help you effectively address the challenges you face. Konstantina Arvaniti completed her studies as a Mental Health Counselor and subsequently pursued her Master's degree in Cognitive-Behavioral Psychotherapy and Counseling, in collaboration with a University in England. Additionally, she is a certified Psychotherapist in Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Compassion-Focused Therapy (CFT), and is a final-year trainee in Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). Furthermore, she has specialized in anxiety management and depression treatment and is also certified in Child Psychology. The fundamental principle that governs all therapists at the Psychotherapy & Counseling Center "Another point of view" is that under appropriate conditions, people can achieve remarkable changes in their lives and permanently leave behind whatever troubles them. At their therapeutic center, they work alongside clients to create conditions for a better daily life and a more enjoyable, meaningful existence. Mrs. Arvaniti’s Scientific Team consists of Psychologists-Psychotherapists licensed to practice and certified in Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy and Systemic Psychotherapy. Konstantina Arvaniti and her Scientific Team conduct sessions for managing anxiety, depression, phobias, and panic attacks, as well as addressing issues related to interpersonal relationships and adolescent counseling.

Το κέντρο ψυχοθεραπείας «συνυπάρχω» είναι ένας χώρος ψυχοθεραπείας όπου το υπάρχειν,η προσωπική εξέλιξη, η αυτογνωσία και η υπεράσπιση του δυναμικού κάθε προσώπου αναδεικνύεται μέσα από τις σχέσεις και αλληλεπιδράσεις του.Η διαφορετικότητα, το βλέμμα, τα μοναδικά βιώματα του κάθε ανθρώπου εμπλουτίζουν αναδεικνύουν και αποκαλύπτουν το κάθε μοναδικό πρόσωπο με σεβασμό και κατανόηση.Η υπέρβαση των στενών ορίων του εγώ είναι που δημιουργεί τον χώρο για συνάντηση, μοίρασμα, νόημα και εξέλιξη. Είναι εκεί που συμβαίνουν οι αλλαγές, οι εκπλήξεις και τα συγκλονιστικά θαύματα.Στην υπαρξιακή θεώρηση κεντρικός άξονας είναι ο άνθρωπος και αντιμετωπίζεται με σεβασμό η μοναδικότητα και η προσωπική του πορεία.Σημαντικά στοιχεία της θεραπείας είναι η ελεύθερη βούληση και η ανάληψη προσωπικής ευθύνης από την πλευρά του θεραπευόμενου για να ερευνήσει, να κατανοήσει και να δώσει λύση στα προβλήματα του. Να γίνει οδηγός στη ζωή του και αναπτύσσοντας τις δυνατότητες του να χαράξει την προσωπική του πορεία.Στην θεραπευτική διεργασία εξερευνώνται θεμελιώδη ζητήματα της ύπαρξης όπως το νόημα της ζωής, η ελευθερία, η απομόνωση και ο θάνατος με σκοπό την εστίαση στον αυθεντικό-οντολογικό τρόπο ζωής ο οποίος χαρακτηρίζεται από μια κατάσταση ετοιμότητας για προσωπική αλλαγή παίρνοντας σαν δεδομένο τη βαθιά αίσθηση αβεβαιότητας για το μέλλον εκτός από την κοινή ανθρώπινη μοίρα, τον θάνατο. Ο αυθεντικός-οντολογικός τρόπος ύπαρξης προϋποθέτει να είσαι ειλικρινής και αληθινός απέναντι στον εαυτό σου, να ζεις με σκοπό και συνείδηση.Η συστημική προσέγγιση είναι επηρεασμένη από τη θεωρία συστημάτων, την θεωρητική βάση της κυβερνητικής, τον κονστρουκτιονισμό και κοινωνικό κονστρουκτιονισμό.Βασική της παραδοχή είναι ότι το ΟΛΟ είναι διαφορετικό από το σύνολο των μερών του. Το ΟΛΟ λειτουργεί με διαφορετικό τρόπο απ ότι τα μέρη του γιατί περιλαμβάνει εκτός από τις ενότητες, τις σχέσεις και τις αλληλαντιδράσεις των ενοτήτων αυτών. Συνεπώς σε ένα σύστημα ένας αριθμός από διεργασίες βρίσκονται σε συνεχή αλληλεξάρτηση, αλληλοσυσχέτιση και συναλλαγή.Βασική αρχή της συστημικής προσέγγισης είναι η ολιστική αντίληψη των δεδομένων, αρχή που οδηγεί στη διεύρυνση του πλαισίου για τη μελέτη και την ερμηνεία των φαινομένων αυτών και η κυκλικότητα στον τρόπο λειτουργίας και διεύρυνσης τους. Κάθε συμπεριφορά εξετάζεται όχι μεμονομένα αλλά στο δυναμικό πλαίσιο στο οποίο αναπτύσσεται.Συνεπώς το πρόβλημα που ένα άτομο αναπτύσσει θεωρείται ως σύμπτωμα του όλου πλαισίου στο οποίο εντάσσεται. Η συμπεριφορά του ατόμου είναι αποτέλεσμα πρωτίστως της μη λειτουργικής δομής και τρόπου επικοινωνίας στο πλαίσιο στο οποίο το άτομο ανήκει. Το πιο κοντινό πλαίσιο είναι η οικογένεια και γι αυτό το λόγο η συστημική θεραπεία λέγεται και θεραπεία οικογένειας.Αν οι διεργασίες μέσα στην οικογένεια ακολουθούν ανταγωνιστικές κατευθύνσεις, αν η καθημερινή εμπειρία συγκρούεται με ερμηνείες και αντιλήψεις της οικογένειας και του ευρύτερου κοινωνικού και πολιτισμικού πλαισίου εμφανίζονται δυσλειτουργικές καταστάσεις και προβλήματα.Η συστημική θεωρία ευνοεί την ευελιξία, την εξέλιξη και τις μετακινήσεις αντί της ακαμψίας και της απολυτότητας ώστε ο κύκλος της συναλλαγής και της αλληλεπίδρασης να καταστεί λειτουργικός και παραγωγικός.Η θεραπευτική παρέμβαση απαιτεί από τον θεραπευτή να χρησιμοποιήσει τον εαυτό του , να ενωθεί με την οικογένεια και να βιώνει την πραγματικότητα όπως την βιώνουν τα μέλη της οικογένειας. Τον χαρακτηρίζει μια στάση ισοτιμίας απέναντι στον άνθρωπο ανεξαρτήτως παθολογίας.Ο θεραπευτής ως φορέας αλλαγής αντιλαμβανόμενος τον περιορισμό του πλαισίου της εκάστοτε οικογένειας παρεμβαίνει με διαφορετικό τρόπο κάθε φορά ώστε να παραχθεί ένας διαφορετικός πιο λειτουργικός και παραγωγικός τρόπος ζωής.Ο συνδιασμός της υπαρξιακής με την συστημική προσέγγιση οδηγεί στη θέαση του ανθρώπου ως σύνθετη βιο-ψυχο-κοινωνική οντότητα που δεν αρκεί να εξεταστεί μεμονομένα και γραμμικά αλλά απαιτείται να εξεταστεί σε βάθος και σε σχέση με το περιβάλλον, τις σχέσεις και τις πεποιθήσεις του. Ο άνθρωπος αρχίζει να αντιλαμβάνεται τον εαυτό του ως μέρος πολύπλοκων συστημάτων και διεργασιών, ανακαλύπτει ότι πολλοί ρόλοι, συνήθειες, συναισθήματα και σκέψεις είναι αποτέλεσμα της αλληλεπίδρασης με τα συστήματα (οικογένεια, διαπροσωπικές σχεσεις, εργασία, κοινωνία) και αναγνωρίζοντας τις δυνατότητες και τους περιορισμούς της ανθρώπινης φύσης αναλαμβάνει τον ρόλο του οδηγού για να επαναπροσδιορίσει στο εδώ και τώρα τον ρόλο του στην πορεία ζωής του.

Komninou Eui is a Psychologist, graduate of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, with a professional license to practice. She conducts online counseling and psychotherapy sessions with children, adolescents, and adults. She maintains a strong commitment to continuous education and professional development, having attended numerous seminars and specialized training programs. Since 2023, she has gained valuable experience by completing her internship at the Mental Health Center of the Armed Forces. She has engaged in both psychological assessment using psychometric tools and individual and group sessions with children, adolescents, adults, and families, addressing issues such as addiction management, bridging family relationships, couples therapy, parental counseling, self-image improvement, and enhancing self-awareness. Her goal is to create a safe and supportive therapeutic environment where authentic connection and meaningful psychological support are cultivated with respect for the uniqueness of each individual, through an approach grounded in empathy and acceptance. She invests in creating a trusting space where the individual can freely express themselves without fear of judgment. In this context, particular emphasis is placed on psychological safety, confidentiality, and a consistent therapeutic relationship, taking into account the needs, experiences, and uniqueness of each person.

Georgia Raptopoulou BSc, MSc, PhDc is a licensed Psychologist - Child Psychologist and Psychotherapist, maintaining a private practice in Santorini, Greece. She studied Psychology and specialized in Cognitive Behavioral Psychotherapy (CBT) for adults, adolescents, and children. She is currently a PhD Candidate in Psychology at Panteion University of Social and Political Sciences.

She holds a Bachelor's degree in Psychology from the University of Derby in the UK, a specialization in Child Psychology from the University of Central Lancashire, as well as a postgraduate specialization program focusing on depression, anxiety, and stress in vulnerable populations.

Additionally, she has specialized in Positive Psychology at Panteion University and holds a certification in Couples and Family Counseling from the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. She is also certified in enhancing communication between parents and children, and has received training in Sexual Education, Play Therapy, and Dramatic Play for children at the Institute of Mental Health (DI.KE.PSY.).

She is a scientific collaborator at Eurolab Santorini (Eurognosi), providing expertise on matters concerning students, teachers, and children within the school environment. She organizes workshops related to exams, student and parent stress and its management, as well as communication between students, parents, and teachers to foster more effective and positive collaboration.

Her research interests focus on children and families, and she runs a mental health center dedicated to the psychological well-being of children and families in Santorini.

Elena Petsa is a Psychologist-Psychotherapist, graduate of the Psychology Department of Panteion University, and maintains a private practice in Ilioupoli. Following her undergraduate studies, she pursued postgraduate training in Clinical Psychopathology at the 1st Psychiatric Clinic of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens (NKUA) and a Behavioral Psychotherapeutic approach at EPIPSY. She has completed internships at the Vyronas Family Association for Mental Health, the Behavior Therapy Unit of the Hellenic Center for Mental Health and Research, and the Special Behavior Therapy Clinic of Aeginiteio Hospital. She specializes in anxiety disorders including panic attacks, specific phobias, generalized anxiety disorder, social phobia, agoraphobia, obsessive-compulsive disorder, and hoarding disorder in adolescent and adult populations. Appointments available by request. Online sessions are offered.

To Mindtopia είναι ένα Διεπιστημονικό Κέντρο Ειδικών Θεραπειών και Ανάπτυξης Δεξιοτήτων για παιδιά, εφήβους και ενήλικες όπου η εξέλιξη και η υποστήριξη του κάθε ατόμου βρίσκονται στο επίκεντρο. Στο Mindtopia, η ψυχολογική υποστήριξη παρέχει ένα ασφαλές και υποστηρικτικό περιβάλλον όπου παιδιά και έφηβοι μπορούν να εκφράσουν τις σκέψεις και τα συναισθήματά τους. Οι έμπειροι ψυχολόγοι του κέντρου, προσφέρουν συμβουλευτική και ψυχοθεραπεία, βοηθώντας τα παιδιά να αντιμετωπίσουν άγχη, φοβίες, δυσκολίες συμπεριφοράς και άλλα συναισθηματικά προβλήματα. Παράλληλα, μέσω της ψυχοεκπαίδευσης, υποστηρίζονται γονείς και οικογένειες, όπου τους παρέχονται τα εργαλεία και οι γνώσεις για να κατανοούν και να διαχειρίζονται καλύτερα τις συναισθηματικές ανάγκες των παιδιών τους. Επιπλέον, προσφέρονται υπηρεσίες Εργοθεραπείας, η οποία επικεντρώνεται στην ανάπτυξη και βελτίωση των κινητικών δεξιοτήτων, οι οποίες είναι απαραίτητες για την καθημερινή ζωή και ανεξαρτησία των παιδιών αλλά και Λογοθεραπείας, μια επιστήμη που ασχολείται με διαταραχές λόγου, επικοινωνίας (λεκτικής και μη λεκτικής), ομιλίας, φωνής και κατάποσης. Επιπρόσθετα διαθέτονται εξατομικευμένα εκπαιδευτικά προγράμματα για παιδιά με μαθησιακές δυσκολίες, υποστηρίζοντας την ανάπτυξη κοινωνικών και συναισθηματικών δεξιοτήτων. Στο κέντρο μπορεί κάποιος να βρει και υπηρεσίες Πρώιμης Παρέμβασης, καθώς η πρώιμη παρέμβαση έχει ως στόχο την ανάπτυξη βασικών δεξιοτήτων από πολύ μικρή ηλικία, υπηρεσίες με επίκεντρο την Θεραπεία μέσω Τέχνης, Συμβουλευτική αλλά και Εκπαίδευση Γονέων, η οποία έχει στόχο να ενδυναμώσει το ρόλο κάθε γονέα ώστε ο ίδιος να είναι σε θέση να βοηθήσει το παιδί να ωριμάσει συναισθηματικά και να αυτονομηθεί. Τέλος την Ρομποτική, που είναι ένα εκπαιδευτικό εργαλείο για την διδασκαλία μαθημάτων που σχετίζονται με το STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics).

Daktylidi Flora, MSc, is a Clinical Psychologist - Child Psychologist who maintains a private practice in Marousi, providing psychotherapy and psychological support to adults, adolescents, and children, as well as parental counseling and couples therapy. Her goal is to create a safe and supportive environment where each individual can freely express themselves, gain deeper self-understanding, and develop their personal strengths.

She is a graduate of the undergraduate Psychology program and the postgraduate Clinical Psychology program at the European University Cyprus.

During her training, she gained significant clinical experience by completing her internship at the Refugee Department of the Red Cross, while also completing over 1000 hours of practical training at the Toxotis Foundation, which supports adults with intellectual disabilities, as well as at the Psychiatric Services of Cyprus.

Simultaneously, she continuously updates her knowledge through seminars and specializations in modern therapeutic approaches, such as couples therapy, aiming to provide comprehensive and scientifically validated mental health services.

She has also collaborated as a psychologist with businesses, supporting employees' mental well-being and professional development.

She believes that psychotherapy can be a vital tool for change and personal growth, helping individuals manage difficulties, strengthen their psychological resilience, and improve their quality of life.

Xasapi Theodora Kai Synergates is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist and maintains a private practice in Patras, where she collaborates with Psychologist Haloulou Sofia. Ms. Xasapi graduated from the Department of Psychology at Panteion University. She trained in Cognitive Analytic Psychotherapy at the Hellenic Society of Cognitive Analytic Psychotherapy and completed her internship at the Psychiatric Hospital of Attica "Dromokaitio". She received further training in "Anxiety Disorders in Children and Adolescents" at the Child Psychiatry Clinic of the University of Athens and additionally was trained in "Biofeedback & Psychophysiological Disorders" at the Certified Lifelong Learning Center "Diastasi". Finally, Ms. Xasapi completed advanced training in Positive Psychology at Panteion University. She serves as a Psychologist, Health Officer in the Hellenic Police, and is a member of the Negotiators team in the aforementioned force, having been appointed in 2015 as the National Contact Point in the European Network of Experts on Police Psychology issues. For her, respect for the personality of the client, genuine care, empowerment of their self-confidence, and reinforcement of their value as a free individual are important guides and principles of her work.

Elizampeth Stamou is a Psychologist - Neuropsychologist with clinical and research experience in the field of mental health and neuroscience. She possesses a strong scientific background in the study of brain function through neuroimaging, with a particular interest in the relationship between the brain, behavior, and psychopathology.

She has extensive professional experience in London, having worked as a clinical scientist in leading hospital institutions such as King’s College Hospital, Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust, and Cleveland Clinic London, focusing on neuroimaging for preoperative assessments in populations with neuro-oncological disorders, epilepsy, and complex neurological conditions.

Simultaneously, she is actively engaged in adult psychotherapy, specializing in eating disorders (Master Practitioner in Eating Disorders) and with extensive experience in the assessment and treatment of anxiety, depression, neurodevelopmental difficulties (autism spectrum, ADHD), as well as complex challenges in daily functioning. Her therapeutic approach is integrative and individualized, combining Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, contemporary evidence-based models, and person-centered understanding, aiming for meaningful and sustainable change. She places particular emphasis on women’s mental health, supporting women with chronic hormonal conditions and the psychological and physical impacts these have on daily life.

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.

Rizou Katerina is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist with 20 years of experience, maintaining a private practice in Cholargos and is a member of the Hellenic Psychological Society. She obtained her degree from the University of Kent at Canterbury in the United Kingdom and trained in Psychodynamic-Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy through continuous seminars, postgraduate training programs, supervision, and years of personal therapy. She continued her postgraduate education at the Athens Center for the Study of the Human (A.K.M.A) and in Systemic – Family Therapy. Subsequently, she earned her master's degree as a Special Educator, with an emphasis on learning disabilities, from the University of Nottingham Trent. Additionally, she has worked in hostels and residential facilities for psychosocial rehabilitation and has served as Program Manager at a Day Center for individuals with mental health disorders. She addresses adolescents with behavioral problems, adults with difficulties such as anxiety, depression, relationship and behavioral issues, as well as broader emotional disorders, and also works with families or couples. Finally, she collaborates on a case-by-case basis with psychiatrists.

Agogiatou Xristina is a Psychologist with a private practice in Kalamaria. She worked from 2004 to 2023 at Alzheimer Hellas as a psychologist, specializing in diagnosis, the design and implementation of non-pharmacological interventions, research, and publication of scientific papers. She has participated in numerous conferences both in Greece and abroad, and her work has been published in international scientific journals. Since 2017, she has been responsible for organizing non-pharmacological interventions and informing patients and their families as the lead psychologist. She studied Psychology at Aristotle University of Thessaloniki and subsequently trained in Cognitive Behavioral Psychotherapy at the Behavioral Research Company. Additionally, she worked as a Psychologist at the Alzheimer Disease Organization of Kalamaria and volunteered at the Center for the Care of People with Disabilities (KEPEP) "Agios Dimitrios". She is specialized in Individual Psychotherapy, Couple Therapy, and Anxiety and Mood Disorders. She has maintained a private practice since 2013, treating individual adolescent and adult cases, couples, and providing parental counseling.

Mpoutouridou Georgia is a Psychologist who maintains a private practice in Katerini. Concurrently, she works as a psychologist in a facility for individuals with disabilities. She is a graduate of the Department of Psychology and specializes in Systemic Psychotherapy, training at the Center for Systemic Therapy and Study of Thessaloniki (KE.S.ME.TH). Additionally, she has completed a one-year specialization in Sensory & Messy Play through the mental health multipurpose center "Psycho-lo-Yia," where she worked as a Psychologist at the central Toumpa branch. She is distinguished by her love of learning and dedication to the science of Psychology, actively participating in numerous educational seminars and maintaining ongoing interest in the psychosocial development of children, adolescents, and adults. She has provided voluntary psychological services to Non-Governmental Organizations for people with disabilities as well as to a support center for abused women, and has completed internships both in a private psychology practice and at university counseling centers. She is fluent in Greek, English, and Romanian, combining theoretical training with genuine empathy and professional ethics. Finally, the specialist maintains a private practice and her own mental health and therapy multipurpose center "Psycho-lo-Yia Katerinis," offering services to children, adolescents, and adults.

Saliverou Elisavet is a Psychologist - Psychoeducator - Psychotherapist, holding a Master's degree (MSc) in Counseling Psychology (National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Excellence Scholarship), with studies in Psychology, Education (National and Kapodistrian University of Athens), and Social Work (University of West Attica). She has been trained in Systemic – Family Psychotherapy and maintains a private Counseling – Psychotherapy practice. Simultaneously, she is responsible for the Counseling Service and social initiatives of HEN Athens and coordinates educational and psychoeducational programs for children, adolescents, adults, and parents. She has collaborated with organizations such as ELIZA, the "Together for the Child" hotline, SOS Children's Villages, and the Social Psychiatry Company P. Sakellaropoulos. She applies an integrative therapeutic approach (Systemic, Psychoanalytic, Narrative, Art Therapy) to various mental health issues of children, adolescents, and adults.

Papakonstantinou Natalia - Aspasia MSc, BCBA is a Psychologist who maintains a private practice in Nea Smyrni. She holds a degree in Psychology from Winona State University and has completed doctoral studies in Neurobiology at the University of Pittsburgh. Additionally, she possesses a master's degree in Child Developmental Psychology from the University of Central Lancashire and has specialized in Special Education: Learning Disabilities and Dyslexia at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. She is a Certified Behavior Analyst and has specialized in Eating Disorders at the Center for Training and Treatment of Eating Disorders. To date, she continues her educational journey with an approach in Systemic Psychotherapy and Counseling at the Laboratory of Systemic Psychology and Pedagogy "Rodakino". The psychologist has worked in numerous Centers and NGOs in Greece and abroad, gaining significant experience, and has participated in numerous conferences and publications. Finally, she has served as president of the Psychology Club and Psi Chi - Psychology Honor Society.