Health professionals for Anger management in Attica

Ο Αναστάσιος Παπαφράγκας είναι πιστοποιημένος Σύμβουλος Ψυχικής Υγείας και διαθέτει τετραετή ειδίκευση στη Συνθετική Ψυχοθεραπευτική Προσέγγιση με σπουδές στο ΟΛΟΝ Education. Είναι δημιουργός του καινοτόμου ψυχοεκπαιδευτικού προγράμματος NeuroBalance Protocol for Mental and Emotional Harmony και έχει ολοκληρώσει μονοετές πρόγραμμα στην Θετική Ψυχολογία, στο Πάντειον Πανεπιστήμιο Κοινωνικών και Πολιτικών Επιστημών. Είναι κάτοχος διπλώματος Meditation and Mindfulness από το Aegean College και έτσι στις συνεδρίες μπορεί να συνδυάζει την επιστήμη της Νευροψυχολογίας με πρακτικά εργαλεία για την επίτευξη συναισθηματικής ισορροπίας.

Έχει διατελέσει συνεργάτης της Μ.Κ.Ο. "Θεραπεύω", αποκτώντας σημαντική εμπειρία στη διαχείριση σύνθετων περιπτώσεων. Η προσέγγισή του εστιάζει στην ενδυνάμωση του ατόμου μέσω εργαλείων από τις 5 βασικότερες προσεγγίσεις της ψυχολογίας Ψυχοδυναμική, Συστημική, Προσωποκεντρική, Γνωσιακή Συμπεριφοριστική και Gestal, βοηθώντας τους θεραπευόμενους να απεγκλωβιστούν από αρνητικά συναισθήματα και να αναπτύξουν τη γνωστική ευελιξία που απαιτείται για τις μεγάλες μεταβολές που μπορεί να έχει η ροή της ζωής.

Μπορεί να βοηθήσει σημαντικά σε θέματα διαχείρισης άγχους και κρίσεων πανικού με εργαλεία CBT (Σωκρατική μέθοδος, Ημερολόγιο Σκέψεων), σε θέματα ενίσχυσης θετικότητας με εφαρμογές θετικής ψυχολογίας (ευγνωμοσύνη και απολαμβάνειν), στην αντιμετώπιση της κατάθλιψης και της συναισθηματικής έντασης, καθώς και στην συμβουλευτική προσωπικής ανάπτυξης και την αυτογνωσία.

Fragkiadaki Xristina is a Psychologist practicing privately in Agia Paraskevi. She holds a B.Sc. (Hons) degree in Psychology from Canterbury Christ Church University in Kent and has completed her postgraduate studies in Systemic Psychotherapy and Family-Couple Therapy at the Systemic Center for Education and Psychotherapy “SKEPSYS.” Additionally, she has completed four-year postgraduate studies in Drama Therapy at the Institute of Psychotherapy through Theatre “AION.” Furthermore, she has completed the training program "Basic Principles in Counseling and Psychotherapy with LGBTQ+ Individuals" at Orlando LGBT+ Mental Health Without Stigma. She graduated from the drama school “Theatro Technis - Karolos Koun” and has been professionally involved with Playback Theatre since 2004 as an actor, coordinator, and trainer. She is a founding member of the Playback Psi group. Finally, she is a member of the Refraim team, which focuses on experiential adult education through theatrical techniques and participatory theatre, and of Amate Performance, which aims to carry out social intervention actions through theatrical practice and performance.

Nezi Aimilia is a Clinical and School Psychologist - Psychotherapist and maintains a private practice in Elefsina. She holds a degree in Psychology from the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and a Master of Science (MSc) degree specializing in Clinical Psychology from the Department of Psychology of the same university. She also holds a Master of Science (MSc) degree specializing in School Psychology from Harokopio University. She has worked at the Reception and Solidarity Center of the Municipality of Athens, where she provided psychosocial and counseling support to vulnerable social groups. Additionally, during her professional career, she has collaborated with numerous mental health centers and hospitals, such as the Mental Health Center of "Sotiria" Hospital and the Adolescent and Young Adult Psychiatry Department of "G. Gennimatas" Hospital. Furthermore, in recent years, she has worked in special education institutions, including the Center for Interdisciplinary Assessment, Counseling, and Support of Western Attica (KE.D.A.S.Y.) and the Unified Special Vocational High School – Lyceum (EN.E.E.GY.-L.). She possesses certified training in the use of multiple psychometric tools and has extensive clinical experience. She is undergoing training in programs related to psychoanalysis and psychoanalytic psychotherapy. In her private practice, she provides psychotherapy and counseling to adolescents and adults, as well as parental counseling. Finally, she regularly attends seminars and conferences in her specialty to ensure ongoing professional development and training in her field.

Frrokai Foteini - Elvisa is a Psychologist - Systemic Family Psychotherapist (BSc, MSc, PhDc), PhD Candidate in Psychology, a Sylff Japanese Foundation Fellow, and maintains a private practice in Glyfada. Regarding her educational background, she obtained her first degree from the Department of Psychology at the University of Crete and subsequently earned a Master’s Degree specializing in "Counseling Psychology" from the University of Athens. As a top graduate of the University of Athens, she was awarded by the Sylff Japanese Foundation for "High academic performance and leadership skills." She continued her studies as a PhD Candidate in Psychology at the Department of Early Childhood Education of the University of the Aegean under the supervision of Professor Anastasia Tsabarli, with her doctoral thesis entitled "The Quality of the Sibling Relationship in the Greek Family with a Child with Anxiety Disorder." Concurrently, she completed the four-year program in Systemic Psychotherapy (Individual, Couple, Family) at ESYTHEPAS, which is recognized training by the European Family Therapy Association (EFTA). Between 2019-2022, she served as President of the Chios Psychologists Association and for three consecutive years (2020-2022) she held the 1st position among distinguished businesses in the Health sector in Chios as assessed by the company "AEOTI TIS YGEIAS." She is a highly trained professional with many years of experience, as detailed below. She engages in an ongoing process of education, personal psychotherapy, and supervision, believing that a good therapist has a dual role: that of a professional and a scientist.

Pittaras Aggelos is a Psychologist who maintains a private practice in Galatsi. He completed his studies at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens in the Department of Psychology, from which he obtained his degree, and subsequently trained at the Center for Applied Psychotherapy and Counseling specializing in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). He has gained extensive experience, having also worked as a Psychologist for the Municipality of Petroupoli. He addresses a wide range of issues with respect for each client, including fear management, anxiety management, relationship counseling, personal development and self-improvement, and management of depression, anger, and grief.

Anastasia Xani is a Psychologist-Psychotherapist conducting online sessions. She holds a BSc degree in Applied Psychology and a master's degree in Clinical Psychology and Counselling (MSc) from the University of Derby. She completed her internship at Roots Wellness Center as a Clinical and Counselling Psychologist, managing a substantial number of cases under clinical supervision. She has collaborated with Specialized Therapy Centers, conducting individual and group psychotherapy sessions with adults, adolescents, and children, as well as offering parental counselling. Currently, she provides online sessions, addressing issues such as anxiety, mood disorders, self-esteem, and confidence. Additionally, she has attended numerous seminars related to psychotherapeutic intervention, focusing primarily on cognitive-behavioral therapy. The main focus of her therapeutic approach is to establish a relationship of safety and trust with the client, aiming to improve their mental health.

Ο Δαμάσκος Πάρις είναι Ψυχολόγος απόφοιτος του University of Central Lancashire και εκπαιδευμένη στην Συμβουλευτική Ψυχοθεραπεία απ’το Καποδιστριακό Πανεπιστήμιο Αθηνών. Έχει, επίσης, ειδικευτεί ως Εκπαιδευτής Γονέων στο Attachment Theory (Θεωρία του Δεσμού) από την Attachment Parenting International και είναι επιστημονικός συνεργάτης της Attachment Parenting Hellas. Το παρόν διάστημα εκπαιδεύεται στη Συνθετική Ψυχοθεραπεία (Συστημική, Υπαρξιακή και Πολυπολιτισμική) στο εκπαιδευτικό πρόγραμμα "Αλυπίας Τέχνη" του Πανεπιστημίου Θεσσαλίας. Συνεχίζοντας την κατάρτιση του, παρακολουθεί ανελλιπώς διεπιστημονικά συνέδρια και σεμινάρια στον κλάδο της Ψυχολογίας. Διατηρεί το ιδιωτικό του γραφείο στην Κυψέλη. Οι πρώτες του σπουδές είναι στην Ιστορία, Αρχαιολογία και Διαχείριση Πολιτισμικών Αγαθών στο Πανεπιστήμιο Πελοποννήσου και οι επόμενες στην Υποκριτική στη Δραματική Σχολή “ΕΜΠΡΟΣ”. Το 2016 δημιούργησε τη δική του start-up οργάνωσης και εμψύχωσης παιδικών εκδηλώσεων “Let’s Be Unicorns”, έχοντας ως προσεγγιστικό εργαλείο εμψύχωσης διαμορφωμένο μέσα από το πρίσμα του Attachment Theory. Αργότερα, δόμησε το εργαστήριο “Drag For Kids”, όπου έπειτα από ψυχοεκπαίδευση των συμμετεχόντων drag performers στις βασικές αρχές του ΑΡ, ένα δημιουργικό εργαστήριο απευθυνόμενο σε παιδιά και των συνοδών τους την εμπειρία του drag art, των συμβολισμών του, των εννοιών της αυτοέκφρασης, της δημιουργίας μιας περσόνας, των ανθρωπίνων δικαιωμάτων στον αυτοπροσδιορισμό, στην αποδοχή της μοναδικότητας κάθε ατόμου, όπως και στην έννοια της οικολογικής συνείδησης κατά τη δημιουργία κουστουμιών με ανακυκλώσιμα υλικά. Κατέχοντας ένα σύνολο γνώσεων και εμπειριών, σε φαινομενικά διαφορετικούς τομείς, αλλά ταυτόσημων στον παρονομαστή τους, τουλάχιστον όπως τους αντιλαμβάνεται ο ίδιος, η ενσυναίσθηση,η υπευθυνότητα, το ενδιαφέρον και η διάθεση φροντιστικότητας για τον Άνθρωπο τον οδήγησαν στο να ανοίξει το δικό του γραφείο παροχής Συμβουλευτικής Ψυχοθεραπείας. Στον χώρο του είναι αποδεκτά όλα τα άτομα, μηδενός εξαιρουμένου, τα οποία αντιμετωπίζονται με το σεβασμό και την αποδοχή που αξίζει σε όλα.

Droulias Theodoros is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist and maintains a private practice in Koukaki. He studied at the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki. He is a Systemic Psychologist - Psychotherapist and a member of the Systemic Society of Northern Greece (SEVE) as well as the European Family Therapy Association (EFTA). His personal therapy and part of his training were conducted at the Athens Center for the Study of Human Beings (AKMA). He completed his training at the Center for Systemic Study and Therapy (KESMETH). Additionally, he is a member of the Hellenic Developing Group for Analytical Psychology. He works with individuals, couples, and families applying the Systemic approach. He has been working privately for the last 10 years in therapy, as well as in the education and supervision of professionals. He has previously worked as a Psychologist - Psychotherapist and program manager for individuals with mental health conditions, autism, and as a parent counseling coordinator.

Lazou Dimitra is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist with a private practice in Thiseio. She holds a degree in Psychology from Aristotle University of Thessaloniki and a postgraduate degree in "Criminal Law and Addictions" from the Law Department of the same university. She has also received additional specializations within addiction rehabilitation programs, such as the Self-Help Promotion Program (Thessaloniki, Chania, Sitia) and KETHEA, and has worked as a Mental Health Counselor at the International Organization for Migration, providing counseling services to refugee populations. In the context of continuous training and education in the field of Psychology, she has attended numerous conferences and training seminars. She specializes in Systemic Adult Psychotherapy and, in her private practice, provides specialized interventions for the treatment of anxiety, phobias, depression, panic attacks, as well as parental counseling.

Η Δήμητρα Τρανούλη είναι Ψυχολόγος κα διατηρεί ιδιωτικό γραφείο στη Κηφισιά.Πιστεύει ότι η αλλαγή και η προσωπική ανάπτυξη είναι εφικτές για κάθε άνθρωπο, ανεξάρτητα από το παρελθόν του ή τις δυσκολίες που αντιμετωπίζει. Βασικός στόχος της είναι η δημιουργία ενός ασφαλούς, υποστηρικτικού και εμπιστευτικού θεραπευτικού πλαισίου, μέσα στο οποίο κάθε άνθρωπος μπορεί να ανακαλύψει τις προσωπικές του δυνάμεις, να κατανοήσει βαθύτερα τον εαυτό του και να προχωρήσει προς μια πιο ισορροπημένη και ουσιαστική ζωή.Σκοπός της είναι να προσφέρει έγκυρη ενημέρωση σχετικά με ζητήματα ψυχικής υγείας, στρατηγικές αυτοβοήθειας και πρακτικές που συμβάλλουν στην ενίσχυση της ψυχικής ευεξίας, εμπνέοντας τους ανθρώπους να αξιοποιήσουν το δυναμικό τους για αλλαγή και προσωπική εξέλιξη.Είναι απόφοιτη του Τμήματος Ψυχολογίας του Canterbury Christ Church University, όπου απέκτησε τον τίτλο BSc in Psychology Science, με ειδίκευση στη Συμβουλευτική Ψυχολογία.Η επαγγελματική της πορεία ξεκίνησε στους τομείς της Γραφιστικής και του Management. Έπειτα από πολυετή εμπειρία σε διαφημιστικές εταιρείες, πολιτικά γραφεία και πολυεθνικές επιχειρήσεις, στράφηκε στον χώρο της ψυχολογίας, ακολουθώντας μια πορεία συνεχούς εκπαίδευσης και επαγγελματικής εξειδίκευσης.Ξεκίνησε την εκπαίδευσή της στη Συμβουλευτική Ψυχολογία σε ιδιωτικό εκπαιδευτικό φορέα και στη συνέχεια έγινε δεκτή στο πιστοποιημένο πρόγραμμα κατάρτισης του Εθνικού και Καποδιστριακού Πανεπιστημίου Αθηνών με θέμα τη «Διαχείριση Συναισθηματικού και Ψυχικού Τραύματος». Παράλληλα, παρακολούθησε εξειδικευμένα προγράμματα στον χώρο του Coaching, αποκτώντας τις αντίστοιχες πιστοποιήσεις.Στη συνέχεια ολοκλήρωσε το πρόγραμμα κατάρτισης «Συμβουλευτική – Mentoring – Coaching»του Πανεπιστημίου Αιγαίου και πιστοποιήθηκε ως Σύμβουλος, Μέντορας και Coach.Το 2017, έπειτα από πέντε χρόνια συνεχούς εκπαίδευσης στη Συμβουλευτική Ψυχολογία και σημαντική κλινική εμπειρία μέσα από πολυάριθμες ώρες συνεδριών, αποφάσισε να ολοκληρώσει τις πανεπιστημιακές της σπουδές στον τομέα της Ψυχολογίας.Σήμερα είναι κάτοχος πτυχίου Ψυχολογίας (BSc in Psychology Science) και μεταπτυχιακή φοιτήτρια στο πρόγραμμα Νευροψυχολογία και Γνωστική Νευροεπιστήμη του Πανεπιστημίου του Essex. Παραμένει προσηλωμένη στη συνεχή επιστημονική της κατάρτιση, με στόχο να παρέχει σύγχρονες, επιστημονικά τεκμηριωμένες και εξατομικευμένες υπηρεσίες ψυχολογικής υποστήριξης, ανταποκρινόμενη στις ανάγκες των ανθρώπων που την εμπιστεύονται.

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Ioannidou Eri is a Psychologist who maintains a private practice in Ampelokipoi. She is a graduate of Psychology from the University of Crete, holding a postgraduate degree in Forensic Psychology from Maastricht University in the Netherlands. Additionally, she is a Personal Coach specialized at the Athens Coaching Institute. In her private practice, she deals, among other matters, with cases requiring the involvement of a forensic psychologist and provides individual support as a personal coach. Concurrently, she teaches Forensic Psychology at Hellenic American University and is a Scientific Collaborator at the Crime Study Center (KE.M.E.). In the past, she has worked, among others, at the Cyber Crime Division of the Hellenic Police and at "Epano." Her research has focused on stress and occupational burnout among correctional officers, public attitudes and perceptions regarding corruption issues, knowledge and perceptions of psychology students concerning psychopathy, and she currently conducts research and professional work on mental resilience among frontline professionals. Finally, she has delivered a TEDx talk titled "Psychopath: Myths and Truths" and continues to actively participate in conferences, seminars, and professional associations, while authoring articles related to her field of expertise.

Kemali Afroditi is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist conducting both online and in-person sessions. She holds a degree in Psychology from the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, with training in Body Psychotherapy at the Wilhelm Reich Center. In recent years, she has worked as a Psychologist in an unaccompanied minors facility, providing psychological support to vulnerable groups. Currently, she coordinates a prevention group for new mothers. She has also volunteered for several years as a Psychologist at KETHEA. Additionally, she has attended various postgraduate seminars in Clinical Psychopathology at Aeginiteio Hospital and Anxiety Disorders in children and adolescents at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens.

Tarsani Triantafyllio is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist licensed to practice and maintains a private practice in Metamorfosi. She conducts sessions both in-person and online. She works psychotherapeutically with adults, children, adolescents, and parents. She is a graduate of the Department of Psychology at the University of Crete and holds a postgraduate degree (M.Sc.) in "Mental Health and Child and Adolescent Psychiatry" from the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. She has specialized in "Adult Cognitive Behavioral Psychotherapy (CBT)" as well as in "Parent Counseling" at the Center for Applied Psychotherapy and Counseling (K.E.PSY.SY), and has also received basic training in "Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)" at the Society of Cognitive and Behavioral Studies. Additionally, she has been trained in Special Education and in supporting children with Autism Spectrum Disorder at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, as well as in "adolescent group coordination" at the Panhellenic Association of Parent Schools. Since 2021, she has been working as a private psychologist, providing psychological support to adults, children, and adolescents, while collaborating with specialized therapy centers. Concurrently, she has worked as a psychologist in primary education schools in Attica, in camp programs for individuals with disabilities, in Vocational Training Centers, and as a parallel support companion. Moreover, she is actively involved in volunteer work at facilities for people with disabilities and contributes articles to the website psychologynow.gr. She is a member of the British Psychological Society and supports lifelong learning by participating in conferences, educational programs, and seminars in the fields of psychology and psychotherapy.

Angeliki Kagkadi was born in Athens, is a Psychologist, and maintains a private practice in Argyroupoli, where she conducts sessions either in person or online. She is a graduate of the Department of Psychology at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, holds a postgraduate degree in Clinical Psychology from Leiden University, and possesses a license to practice as a psychologist. She specializes in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and is proficient in effectively treating anxiety, panic disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder, phobias, mood disorders, eating disorders, sexual dysfunctions, trauma, grief, addictions, and self-esteem issues through psychotherapy. She is a member of the Greek Psychological Society (SEPS) and participates in the cognitive psychotherapy program conducted by the Hellenic Society of Cognitive Psychotherapies (EPIPSY) and Aiginiteio Hospital. She has extensive clinical experience, having worked with the NGO Nostos, focusing on refugee and migrant populations. Additionally, she has worked in various facilities, including OKANA, the Attica Psychiatric Hospital (DAFNI), and has completed her internship in the adolescent-young adult department of the 18+ Detoxification Unit, thus gaining familiarity with socially vulnerable groups. She writes self-help and psychological content articles for various psychology blogs. Finally, she believes in continuous professional development and regularly enhances her skills by attending seminars, conferences, and workshops.

Mpagourdi Maria, BSc, MSc is a Clinical Psychologist who conducts sessions online. She graduated in Psychology from Cardiff Metropolitan University (BSc) and holds a Master's Degree (MSc) in Clinical Counselling Psychology from the University of Derby. She has completed specialized training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), Art Therapy, and the management of Complex Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (CCTP-I & II). Since 2023, she has been training in Art Psychotherapy – Behavior Analysis at the Psychotherapy and Art Center "Synothisi," and from 2025 she will continue her professional development through the Panhellenic Society of Cognitive Analytic Psychotherapy (P.E.G.A.P.), as part of her training in Cognitive Analytic Therapy (CAT). Her professional experience includes significant work in mental health facilities such as the Piraeus Naval Hospital, Care Units for the Elderly specializing in dementia and Alzheimer's disease, cancer patient counseling programs (e.g., "Stay Strong"), and special education centers. She provides individual and group sessions to children, adolescents, and adults, and has been actively involved in psycho-educational programs and parent counseling. She combines theoretical training with practical experience to support a variety of psychological needs, with particular emphasis on trauma therapy and strengthening emotional resilience. Finally, she is a founding member of the Panhellenic Association of Art Therapists.

Valia Xristopoulou - Theranous is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist based at the private TheraNous office in Drosia. She holds a degree in Psychology from the University of Ioannina and is a postgraduate student at the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens in the "Early Intervention in Psychosis" program. She specializes in stress management, with a particular focus on early intervention in forms of psychopathology, mental, and emotional disorders. She has completed the Clinical Psychopathology Postgraduate Seminar "Panagiotis Oulis" of the 1st Psychiatric Clinic of NKUA and the Interdepartmental Training Program of the Hellenic Society of Group Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy, focusing on group dynamics. She has worked as a Psychologist at KETHEA Epirus and the Psychiatric Clinic of the General Hospital of Argolida, where she gained valuable experience supporting individuals with addictions as well as managing severe mental disorders in a hospital setting. Simultaneously, she is training in Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy through the five-year program of the Hellenic Society of Group Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy (HSGPP), strengthening her theoretical knowledge and clinical practice. Her goal is to provide meaningful psychological support, both through individual and group sessions, tailored to the needs of each person seeking help and change in their life.

Douflias Konstantinos MSc is a Psychologist-Psychotherapist and maintains a private practice in Pangrati. He holds a degree in Psychology and a Master's Diploma in Forensic Medicine - Forensic Psychiatry from the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki (AUTH). The specialist handles cases across the full spectrum of Psychology, offering both in-person and online sessions.