Health professionals for Anger management in the Northern suburbs of Athens

Dizi Aggelina is a Mental Health Counselor - Psychotherapist and maintains her private practice in Kifisia. She holds a BSc Hons. in Psychology from Loughborough University and a Postgraduate Diploma (PgDip.) in Consciousness & Transpersonal Psychology from Liverpool John Moores University. She has been trained by the H.I.N.A. (Hellenic Institute of Neurophytotherapy & Character Analysis) in Body Psychotherapy and has worked as a Coordinator for adult groups, preschool children groups, adult empowerment groups, and currently serves as a Psychology Instructor at the Academy of Cosmenergy Therapy.

Skylitsi Ioanna Mag.Phil., MEd is a Psychologist – Psychotherapist with over 30 years of experience supporting adults and couples, maintaining a private practice in Marousi. In her work, she creates a safe and meaningful space aimed at an in-depth understanding of the challenges affecting daily life, relationships, and internal balance. She has worked in Greece and Austria, both privately and within organized institutions, and for over ten years provided psychological support to women survivors of gender-based and domestic violence. She practices based on Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy and the Systemic approach for couples. She offers in-person and online sessions in Greek and German.

Makridi Eugenia is a Psychologist trained in Gestalt Psychotherapy and maintains a private practice in Chalandri. She has completed the Synthetic Counseling program at the Center for Applied Psychotherapy and Counseling (K.E.PSY.SY) and continued her studies at the University of Derby, where she obtained a degree in Applied Psychology. She is currently completing her diploma thesis on Autism and Gestalt therapy at the Gestalt Foundation, where she is training in Gestalt Psychotherapy. Her professional experience includes individual psychotherapy sessions in her private practice, as well as collaborations with mental health organizations and educational institutions. At present, she works as a child psychologist at the Ergotherapy for Kids center and the Scientific Play Institute. In the past, she has provided psychotherapy services at the e-therapy of the Gestalt Foundation, as well as mental health counseling at the Roots Wellness Center. Additionally, she has coordinated parent groups within a school setting, supporting communication and parental roles, and has conducted experiential workshops for adolescents and adults on topics such as management of exam anxiety, non-violent communication, among others. Furthermore, she has attended seminars on Play Therapy, Music and Psychomotor Education, and Music Therapy.

Η Στεφανία Καραζόλη είναι Ψυχολόγος, διατηρεί ιδιωτικό γραφείο στο Χολαργό και είναι τακτικό μέλος του Συλλόγου Ελλήνων Ψυχολόγων. Σπούδασε ψυχολογία στο Τμήμα Ψυχολογίας του Παντείου Πανεπιστημίου Κοινωνικών και Πολιτικών Επιστημών στην Αθήνα και ολοκλήρωσε τις μεταπτυχιακές της σπουδές στην "Ψυχιατροδικαστική" στην Ιατρική Σχολή του Εθνικού Καποδιστριακού Πανεπιστημίου Αθηνών. Έχει ολοκληρώσει πιστοποιημένες εκπαιδεύσεις στην "Γνωσιακή Συμπεριφοριστική Θεραπεία. Θεωρία και Κλινική Πράξη", στην "Εγκληματολογική Ψυχολογία" και στην "Ειδική Αγωγή: Διεπιστημονικές Πρακτικές Σύγκλισης" από το Κέντρο Επιμόρφωσης και Δια Βίου Μάθησης (Κ.Ε.ΔΙ.ΒΙ.Μ.) του Εθνικού και Καποδιστριακού Πανεπιστημίου Αθηνών. Συνεχίζοντας παράλληλα τις μεταπτυχιακές της σπουδές βρίσκεται στο στάδιο ολοκλήρωσης του ΔΠΜΣ "Ποινικό Δίκαιο και Εξαρτήσεις" στην Θεραπευτική Κατεύθυνση της Νομικής Σχολής του Αριστοτελείου Πανεπιστημίου Θεσσαλονίκης και του Τμήματος Νομικής του Πανεπιστημίου της Λευκωσίας σε συνεργασία με το ΚΕΘΕΑ. Στην διάρκεια των προπτυχιακών της σπουδών πραγματοποίησε πρακτική άσκηση στην Ανοικτή Θεραπευτική Κοινότητα Εφήβων και στο Κέντρο Οικογενειακής Υποστήριξης του ΚΕΘΕΑ "ΕΞΑΝΤΑΣ" κυρίως στον συντονισμό και την εποπτεία των ομάδων γονέων και στις ατομικές συνεδρίες. Στο πλαίσιο των μεταπτυχιακών της σπουδών πραγματοποίησε πρακτική άσκηση και εκπαίδευση στο Ιατρείο Ψυχιατροδικαστικής της B’ Ψυχιατρικής Κλινικής του Πανεπιστημιακού Γενικού Νοσοκομείου "ΑΤΤΙΚΟΝ", στο Ψυχιατρικό Κατάστημα Κορυδαλλού, στην "ΕΠΑΝΟΔΟ" (Κέντρο Επανένταξης Αποφυλακισμένων), στο Εργαστήριο Ιατροδικαστικής και Τοξικολογίας του Εθνικού Καποδιστριακού Πανεπιστημίου Αθηνών, στο Κέντρο Απεξάρτησης Τοξικομανών Κρατουμένων Ελαιώνα, σε δομές του ΚΕΘΕΑ στην Αττική, στον ΟΚΑΝΑ, στο Πρωτοδικείο και στην Εισαγγελία Αθηνών. Πραγματοποίησε επίσης τριετές εθελοντικό έργο για παιδιά που έχουν υποστεί παραμέληση ή/και κακοποίηση στο "Χαμογέλο του Παιδιού" στο Σπίτι στο Περιστέρι. Έχει παρακολουθήσει πληθώρα σεμιναρίων, ημερίδων και συνεδριών που αφορούν την ψυχιατροδικαστική, την ψυχοσωματική ιατρική, την ψυχιατρική παιδιού και εφήβου, το θεσμό της αναδοχής, τον σχολικό εκφοβισμό, τη δυσφορία φύλου στην εφηβεία, τις εξαρτήσεις και την ενδοοικογενειακή βία. Στον δημόσιο τομέα έχει εργαστεί ως ψυχολόγος στην Περιφέρεια Αττικής, στην Αυτοτελή Διεύθυνση Πολιτικής Προστασίας και στην Διεύθυνση Δημόσιας Υγείας και Κοινωνικής Μέριμνας του Νοτίου Τομέα Αθηνών (2021-2025) αποκτώντας πολύτιμη εμπειρία στην υποστήριξη ευάλωτων κοινωνικών ομάδων, στον τομέα της παιδικής προστασίας (υιοθεσία-αναδοχή) καθώς και στα πλαίσια του Κοινωνικού Συμβούλου.

Sarri Sylva BSc, MA, is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist who maintains a private practice in Cholargos. She studied Psychology in England (University of Bedfordshire) and subsequently pursued a postgraduate specialization program in Organizational Psychology in the United States (University of New Haven).

She holds a License to Practice Psychology with official recognition from DOATAP (Hellenic National Academic Recognition and Information Center).

She completed a four-year specialization program in Family Counseling and Psychotherapy at the Laboratory for the Study of Human Relations.

She has been working as a psychologist with adults, couples, families, and groups since 2007. Her professional experience covers anxiety and panic attacks, phobias and depression, low self-esteem and abuse, issues related to gender identity and sexual orientation, parent-child relationships, parental counseling, couples therapy, divorce, and grief.

She has worked with individuals who have experienced road traffic accidents and have undergone post-traumatic stress and grief (Status Merimna). She has worked in a psychiatrist's clinic where she provided care to individuals, couples, and groups. She has collaborated with corporate employees experiencing personal issues outside the workplace. She has volunteered with NGOs assisting refugees and migrants, as well as in a developmental center for children (PRAKSIS, ARSI). Her clinical training took place at Aeginiteio Hospital, focusing on individuals with neurotic disorders. She participated in conducting a seminar related to employee performance (Develop Hellas Human Resources). She has attended seminars on topics including interpersonal relationships, psychosomatic illnesses and anxiety, sexual abuse and children’s drawings, career guidance, and psychology in mass disaster situations.

She is a member of the Hellenic Psychologists Association.

Karagianni Xrysa BSc is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist and maintains a private practice in Chalandri. She holds a degree from the Department of Psychology at Panteion University of Social and Political Sciences and specializes in CBT - Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, following training completed at the Institute of Research and Behavior Therapy. The specialist has gained significant experience working in the Social Service of the Municipality of Nikaia, and since 2014, she has been working as a Psychologist - Psychotherapist at the Alzheimer Society of Athens. In her private practice, she offers a wide range of services, respecting the individual needs of each patient, and also provides her services through online sessions.

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.

Mpaloti Maria MA is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist with a private practice in the Kifisia area. She holds a degree in Psychology from Panteion University and postgraduate studies from the University of Nottingham, UK. She has specialized in the systemic approach, following extensive training at AKMA (Athens Center for the Study of Man). The Psychologist has participated in European conferences and has many years of experience in psychotherapy for adolescents and adults, as well as in group and family therapy.

Maria Mpoutsali is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist, licensed to practice and maintains a private practice in Metamorfosi. She conducts both in-person and online sessions. She provides psychotherapeutic services to adults, children, adolescents, and parents. She holds a degree from the Department of Psychology at the University of Crete and a postgraduate degree in "Clinical Interventions in Addictions" from the same university. Additionally, she has specialized in "Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) for Adults" at the Center for Applied Psychotherapy and Counseling (K.E.PSY.SY.), while also receiving further training in "Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)" at the Society of Cognitive Behavioral Studies, as well as in coordinating Parent School Groups and Adolescent Groups, at the Panhellenic Association of Parent Schools. She completed her postgraduate internship at the OKANA Adolescent Unit - "Atrapos," and has volunteered her services at the Association of Parents, Guardians, and Friends of Individuals with Autism in Rethymno. Throughout her professional career, she has worked as a Psychotherapist in the Social Service of the Municipality of Ilion and as an escort at the Camp Program of the Panhellenic Federation of Associations of Parents and Guardians of Persons with Disabilities (P.O.S.G.K.A.meA.). To this day, she collaborates with Centers for Special Therapies in Attica, where she conducts individual psychotherapy sessions for children and adolescents, as well as parent counseling sessions. Within the framework of her ongoing education and training, she has participated in scientific conferences and specialized seminars focusing on psychological research and innovative therapeutic approaches.

Η Πυργοπούλου Μάρθα είναι Ψυχολόγος με εκπαίδευση στη Συστημική Ψυχοθεραπεία και διατηρεί ιδιωτικό γραφείο στην Πεύκη Αττικής. Παρέχει υπηρεσίες ψυχολογικής υποστήριξης και συμβουλευτικής. Παρέχονται συνεδρίες δια ζώσης κατόπιν ραντεβού και διαδικτυακά στην ελληνική και αγγλική γλώσσα. Στόχος της θεραπευτικής διαδικασίας είναι το άτομο να εξερευνήσει και να κατανοήσει βαθύτερα τον εαυτό του, και να ενισχύσει την ψυχική του ανθεκτικότητα, φωτίζοντας τα τυφλά του σημεία που μπορεί να δυσκολεύουν, αλλά και τις κρυφές ποιότητες που μένουν ανεκμετάλευτες. Επιπλέον, βλέποντας το άτομο ως μέλος των συστημάτων στα οποία ανήκει, οικογενειακά, επαγγελματικά, κοινωνικά κτλ, εξερευνούμε μαζί το πώς οι αλληλεπιδράσεις σε αυτά τα συστήματα σμιλεύουν τις σκέψεις, τα συναισθήματα, και τις συμπεριφορές, και πώς το ταξίδι της ζωής μπορεί να εμπλουτιστεί και να αξιοποιηθεί. Μαθαίνουμε μαζί πώς να διαχειριζόμαστε όχι μόνο τα δύσκολά συναισθήματα, αλλά και τις χαρές και τα δώρα της ζωής. Υποστήριξη σε: άγχος, αγχώδεις διαταραχές, κρίσεις πανικού, απόκτηση αυτοπεποίθησης και προσωπική ανάπτυξη, συναισθηματική ενδυνάμωση, οικογενειακές δυσκολίες και ζητήματα γονεϊκότητας, σχολικές δυσκολίες και υποστήριξη οικογενειών και εφήβων, υποστήριξη γυναικών σε απαιτητικούς ρόλους, πένθος.

Mpardaka Semeli MSc, MA is a Psychologist, Integrative Systemic Psychotherapist, as well as a Career Counseling Advisor. She is a graduate of the Psychology Department of the University of Strasbourg. She holds a postgraduate diploma in Counseling, Career Guidance, and Lifelong Learning from the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. Additionally, she has specialized at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens in Clinical Social Psychology of Addictions, Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, and Art Therapy. She has also been trained in Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) by the EFT Greek Network, as well as Compassion-Focused Therapy. She has attended seminar series and has participated as a speaker in conferences. She completed her supervised internship at the company CVexperts as a career counselor and at the service center for people with disabilities "To Ergastiri – Lilian Voudouri" as a psychologist. Furthermore, she collaborates with the psychosocial services center Amphiaraos, Child and Family, where she handles a wide range of cases. Lastly, she maintains her private practice in Kifisia and Peristeri, providing individual psychotherapy, parent and family counseling, couples counseling, as well as career counseling services.

Katopodi Iro is a Mental Health Counselor maintaining a private practice in Nea Filadelfia. She holds an Integrative Counselling Diploma from Counselling & Psychotherapy in Scotland and has been trained in Integrative Psychotherapy. She has received specialized training from the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens in the program "Mental Health: Traumatic Events & Loss-Grief Management." Additionally, as part of her continuous professional development and enhancement of her knowledge and skills, she has participated in and completed various training programs and seminars in "Art Therapy with an emphasis on Visual Arts," Neuropsychology (Neuropsychology Diploma), and Dream Analysis and Therapy (Dream Analysis and Therapy Diploma). Finally, she holds a degree in Economic Science (BSc in Economics) from the Athens University of Economics and Business, as well as certification in Workplace Wellness and Human Resource Management.

Kyriakou Thomai is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist who maintains a private practice in Marousi and Argos. She also collaborates with the Center for Speech, Language, and Learning "Spell" as a Family Counselor and Psychoeducator and is the co-founder of the company "Morfogenesis," which provides counseling, training, support, guidance for individuals and groups, and training through seminars in workplace environments. She holds a degree in Psychology from the Open University of England, focusing on developmental psychology and the role of the father in the Greek family. Subsequently, she completed postgraduate studies in Psychology at the same university, specializing in criminology, prevention, and semiotic analysis. Throughout her career, she specialized as a family and group therapist in the Synthetic - Systemic approach at the Laboratory of Human Relations and as a couple therapist in the Emotionally Focused Therapy direction at the EFT Greek Network. Additionally, she recently completed the Gestalt Coaching in Business & Organizations Program to enhance her awareness of workplace issues and conditions, which are highly relevant in today's era. With children, she works psychotherapeutically using the Therapeutic Play method and is a Certified Play Therapist from Play Therapy Greece. To date, she has continuously updated and further educated herself on scientific topics related to psychology, psychotherapy, and education, considering their contribution essential to her professional practice. Finally, her extensive studies, experience, and collaborators enable her to work psychotherapeutically with individuals at different life stages, concerns, and needs. She works with adults, couples, families, and groups addressing issues such as the management of negative or intense emotions, low self-esteem, the creation and maintenance of functional relationships, and existential matters.

Ioanna Lazou is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist with a private practice in Neo Psychiko. She studied in the Department of Psychology at the University of Crete and holds a Master's Degree in Clinical Mental Health from the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki. She specialized in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy through the Society of Cognitive Behavioral Studies, in accordance with the criteria of the European Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies (EABCT). She has also completed a postgraduate seminar in Clinical Psychopathology at the 1st Psychiatric Clinic of Aeginiteio Hospital. She possesses professional experience from her work in mental health organizations and has participated as a speaker at scientific conferences. As part of her ongoing professional development, she attends seminars and training programs.

Danai Lazarou is a Psychologist and an existential - systemic psychotherapist. She studied psychology at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and specialized in Child and Adolescent Psychology, as well as Health Psychology, earning two master's degrees from Leiden University in the Netherlands (MSc in Child and Adolescent Psychology, MSc in Health Psychology). She trained in Systemic Existential therapy by participating in the six-year training program at the Antistixi Institute. Concurrently, she has been trained in the diagnosis and remediation of learning difficulties, having attended numerous seminars and educational programs at the University of the Aegean and the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. Additionally, she specialized in the methodology for remediating students with dyslexia developed by Asimina Mavroeidi and in the illustrative method of Dora Mavrommati. Since 2009, she has collaborated with private centers and mental health organizations, working therapeutically with children, adolescents, adults, and families, while maintaining a private practice since 2020. From 2011 to 2024, she served as a School Psychologist at the Psychiko College Elementary School, with primary responsibilities including counseling parents, educators, and children, implementing prevention programs in classrooms, as well as assessing school readiness and identifying learning or emotional difficulties. In the past, she has collaborated with KEDASY of Athens B', the Athens Naval Hospital as a scientific associate, the Hellenic Center for Mental Hygiene and Research, and the Psychiatric Hospital of Attica. She has participated in research programs, conferences, and seminars, continuously enriching her knowledge.

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.

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.

Marina Apostolou is a Psychologist and maintains a private practice in Nea Filadelfeia - Nea Chalkidona. She is a graduate of the European University Cyprus, based in Nicosia, and holds a professional license to practice as a Psychologist with license number 1248798/26-11-22. She has completed a comprehensive training program in Applied Behavior Analysis at Panteion University. She has particularly focused on mental health and well-being issues of the elderly. She has participated in numerous seminars covering, among other topics, sexology, personality disorders, as well as issues related to stereotypes and discrimination within the family.