Health professionals for Treatment of ADHD in Attica

The Center for Study and Special Therapies "Smart Development" is comprised of a specialized team of professionals providing psychological support for parents and children, as well as speech therapy, occupational therapy, and special education services. Smart Development has over 15 years of experience in private education and therapeutic services. The team's passion for children serves as both the foundation and driving force for continuously delivering their services to the utmost of their capabilities. They remain consistently vigilant and update their teaching methods, as well as the implementation of the center’s therapeutic programs, adhering to the most modern and validated standards.

Το Λόγου Χάριν είναι ένα Κέντρο Ανάπτυξης Λόγου, Κίνησης και Κοινωνικών Δεξιοτήτων στον Πειραιά, το οποίο ιδρύθηκε το 2007 από τη λογοπεδικό Βαρβάρα Ρούσσου. Η κα Ρούσσου έχει σπουδάσει Λογοθεραπεία στη Φλωρεντία και είναι κάτοχος MSc στην Ακοολογία - Νευροωτολογία από την Ιατρική Σχολή του Εθνικού και Καποδιστριακού Πανεπιστημίου Αθηνών, με συνεχή επιμόρφωση σε σύγχρονες θεραπευτικές μεθόδους και προσεγγίσεις.

Στο Λόγου Χάριν λειτουργεί μια διεπιστημονική ομάδα λογοθεραπευτών, εργοθεραπευτών, ψυχολόγων και ειδικών παιδαγωγών,η οποία παρέχει υπηρεσίες αξιολόγησης, θεραπευτικής παρέμβασης και συμβουλευτικής σε παιδιά, εφήβους και τις οικογένειές τους ακολουθώντας τις πιο σύγχρονες μεθόδους θεραπευτικής προσέγγισης στον χώρο της ψυχικής υγείας με ειδίκευση στις νευροαναπτυξιακές διαταραχές (αυτισμός, ΔΕΠΥ, δυσλεξία). 

Ειδικότερα, τo κέντρο διαθέτει υπηρεσίες λογοθεραπείας, εργοθεραπείας - αισθητηριακής ολοκλήρωσης, ειδικής διαπαιδαγώγησης, ψυχοθεραπείας παιδιών και εφήβων, ψυχοπαιδαγωγικό πρόγραμμα τόσο ατομικό όσο και ομάδες κοινωνικών δεξιοτήτων παιδιών και εφήβων αλλά και υπηρεσίες συμβουλευτικής.

Επιπλέον, στον χώρο πραγματοποιούνται ψυχομετρικές εκτιμήσεις (WISC-V, ερωτηματολόγια Achenbach, κλίμακα αξιολόγησης της ΔΕΠΥ) αλλά και προγράμματα μελέτης για παιδιά με μαθησιακές και άλλες δυσκολίες. Τέλος, πραγματοποιούνται διαδικτυακές συνεδρίες και συναντήσεις, γεγονός που εξυπηρετεί εκείνους που ενδιαφέρονται να συνεργαστούν με τον χώρο μας αλλά δεν μπορούν λόγω συνθηκών ή απόστασης.

Ψυχοθεραπεία και Ψυχολογική Υποστήριξη

Η ψυχολογική υποστήριξη, το ψυχοπαιδαγωγικό πρόγραμμα και οι ομάδες κοινωνικών δεξιοτήτων στο Λόγου Χάριν απευθύνονται σε παιδιά, εφήβους και οικογένειες που αντιμετωπίζουν συναισθηματικές και κοινωνικές δυσκολίες καθώς επίσης και δυσκολίες στη συμπεριφορά. Μέσα από εξατομικευμένες παρεμβάσεις, στόχος είναι η ενίσχυση της συναισθηματικής ανάπτυξης, της αυτογνωσίας, της αυτοπεποίθησης και των κοινωνικών δεξιοτήτων κάθε παιδιού.

Η Βάλια Τσιλιβάκου είναι ψυχολόγος και μέλος της διεπιστημονικής ομάδας του Λόγου Χάριν, με σπουδές Ψυχολογίας (BA in Psychology, University of Essex) και μεταπτυχιακή εξειδίκευση στις Ειδικές Εκπαιδευτικές Ανάγκες (MEd in Special Needs, University of Bristol). Έχει εμπειρία στον σχεδιασμό και την υλοποίηση ψυχοπαιδαγωγικών προγραμμάτων για παιδιά με Διαταραχή Αυτιστικού Φάσματος (ΔΑΦ), ΔΕΠΥ, δυσκολίες συμπεριφοράς, κοινωνικές δυσκολίες και χαμηλή συναισθηματική νοημοσύνη.

Παράλληλα, είναι υπεύθυνη ομάδων κοινωνικών δεξιοτήτων, παρέχει συμβουλευτική και ψυχοεκπαίδευση γονέων, ενώ συμμετέχει στην αξιολόγηση μαθησιακών δυσκολιών και στην εποπτεία ειδικών θεραπειών.

Papaioannou Natassa is a Psychologist - Child Psychologist and maintains her private practice in Alimos. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from the Open University of the United Kingdom and completed her postgraduate studies in developmental psychology with distinction (Master of Science in Child Psychology) at the University of Central Lancashire, England. As part of her ongoing education and training, she is being trained in the approach of Systemic Family and Couple Therapy at EPIPSY (Research University Institute of Mental Health), as well as in the theoretical foundations and practice of the modern and innovative therapeutic approach ‘Play Therapy.’ Additionally, she is a certified member of Play Therapy (PTUK - Play Therapy UK) in England. She has served as a Psychologist at the largest special education school in the Balkans (EEEAK of Agios Dimitrios) and in child protection structures in both the public and private sectors, most notably at SOS Children’s Villages, where she continues to provide her services always with the aim of the best possible service tailored to the individualized needs of each person she undertakes. Since 2020 and to the present, she has also been working at the Aiginiteio University Hospital of Athens (1st Psychiatric Clinic) as a Psychologist in research projects. The pioneering results of the research conducted so far have been published in two reputable international scientific journals. Finally, it is worth mentioning that sessions are available for both adults and children, offered in-person as well as online.

Christina Toli - Manetou is a Child Psychologist with a private practice in Alimos. She graduated from the Department of Psychology at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. Additionally, she holds a master's degree in school psychology - child psychology from the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, and a master's degree specializing in Systemic Family Psychotherapy (Family Therapist) from the 1st Psychiatric Clinic of Aeginiteio Hospital.

Kentro Logotherapeias Kai Eidikon Therapeion - Lazari Kleopatra is located in Kallithea and specializes in Speech Therapy, Occupational Therapy, and also has a Special Educator and a Psychologist - Psychotherapist (Nikoleta Perraki and Efthalia Tsangari). The head of the center is Lazari Kleopatra, a Speech Therapist. She holds a degree in Speech Therapy from the School of Health Professions and Welfare of the Technological Educational Institute of Patras. Her thesis, titled "Speech Disorders in an Institutionalized Population," was presented at the 12th World Congress on Aphasia Rehabilitation. Subsequently, she received further training in "Special Education" and "Educational Psychology" at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, while also attending numerous continuing education and lifelong learning programs. She worked as a Speech Therapist at the Special Vocational High School of Agios Dimitrios, Attica, and during her practicum, she worked at the National Rehabilitation Center for the Disabled, where she dealt with cases of aphasia, dysarthria, apraxia, dysphagia, and voice disorders in adult patients. Her articles are published online on informational websites and portals, she collaborates with the charitable association "Friends of the Child," and she is a member of the Association of Speech Pathologists - Speech Therapists of Greece.

Anastasia Koutoumatsioti is a Clinical Psychologist and maintains a private practice in Ampelokipoi, Attica. She holds a degree in Psychology from the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, with a postgraduate specialization (MSc) in Clinical Psychology from the same University. She is a licensed practicing psychologist (License No. 8714) and a full member of the "Association of Greek Psychologists." She has been trained and continues her training in programs related to psychoanalysis and psychoanalytic psychotherapy for children/adolescents and adults. Additionally, she has been trained in administering, scoring, and interpreting psychometric and projective tests. Furthermore, recognizing the need for continuous education and updating on the latest advances in the field, she has completed a specialization program in Autism Spectrum Disorder and actively participates in numerous seminars, conferences, and workshops related to mental health. She possesses clinical experience in the psychopathology of children, adolescents, and adults through collaboration and internships with public institutions such as the Children's Hospital "Agia Sofia" - University Child Psychiatry Clinic, the General Hospital of Athens "G. Gennimatas" - Psychiatric Department, as well as the Korydallos Prison. In recent years, she has also worked as a Psychologist in Primary and Secondary Education School Units and collaborates with private centers. She maintains a private office where she provides psychosocial support, information, and counseling guidance to Children/Adolescents, Adults, Couples, and Parents.

Goumpiou Virginia Msc is a Clinical Psychologist and Systemic Psychotherapist of the Synthetic Model, maintaining a private practice in Keratsini. She holds a degree in Psychology from the Metropolitan College and subsequently completed a Master's degree in Clinical and Community Psychology at the Metropolitan College. Her private practice offers individual, family, couples counseling, and group therapy sessions. Additionally, the specialist is a court-appointed expert and specialist consultant, providing technical reports for courts. The private practice offers expert assessments and evaluations using the most advanced tools for various purposes, such as courts, benefit committees for children and adults, etc.

The Paediatric Therapy Centres "Iliaxtida" are modern facilities with specialized teams that provide holistic support for each case. The owner of the centre is Paidiatrika Kentra Therapeion Iliaxtida. Moving beyond traditional intervention frameworks, they aim for a profound psychotherapeutic approach for children and parents, fully aligned with the principles of contemporary parenting. Every child is unique and requires the upbringing that suits them. Using standardized as well as informal assessment tools that fully acknowledge the medical profile of each child, we support the development of both the child and the family individually. At the "Iliaxtida" Paediatric Centres, services provided include Speech Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Special Education, Child Psychological Intervention, specialized physiotherapy, parental support, and English language support for learning difficulties.

Η Σοφία-Άννα Τυπάλδου είναι Παιδοψυχίατρος - Ψυχοθεραπεύτρια Παιδιών και Εφήβων. Σπούδασε στην Ιατρική Σχολή Θεσσαλίας, στη Λάρισα. Εκπλήρωσε την υπηρεσία υπαίθρου στο Κ.Υ. Φαρσάλων. Έκανε μέρος της ειδικότητάς της στην Ψυχιατρική Ενηλίκων στο Ψ.Ν.Θ. στη Θεσσαλονικη. Κατόπιν εργάστηκε ως ειδικευόμενη στη Ψυχιατρική Ενηλίκων στο Πανεπιστημιακό Νοσοκομειό της Γενεύης στην Ελβετία. Στη συνέχεια ολοκλήρωσε την ειδικότητα της Παιδοψυχιατρικής στο Πανεπιστημιακό Νοσοκομείο της Λοζάνης (CHUV). Με τον τίτλο ειδικότητας Ψυχιάτρου Παιδιών και Εφήβων, αλλά και Ψυχοθεραπεύτριας Ψυχοδυναμικής κατεύθυνσης, εργάστηκε για πολλά χρόνια ως επιμελήτρια στο ίδιο νοσοκομείο (CHUV). ¨Εχει πολυετή εμπειρία με παιδιά με χρόνιες σωματικές παθήσεις (ψυχο-ογκολογία, αιματολογικές ασθένειες, νεφρική ανεπάρκεια, μεταμοσχεύσεις, επιληψία, κ.α.), δυσφορία φύλου (παιδοψυχιατρική αξιολόγηση, ένδειξη για ορμονοθεραπεία, παρακολούθηση), intersex (σε συνεργασία με παιδοενδοκρινολόγο και παιδοχειρουργό, προάσπιση της μη πρώιμης παρέμβασης χωρίς τη συγκατάθεση του διαφυλικού ατόμου), περιγεννητική ψυχική υγεία (εγκυμοσύνη αυξημένου κινδύνου, διακοπή κύησης σε προχωρημένη εγκυμοσύνη, περιγεννητικό πένθος, νεογνό και διάγνωση, υποστήριξη στη γονεικότητα στην πρώιμη ηλικία), αλλά και πάσης φύσης έκτακτο παιδοψυχιατρικό περιστάτικο, καταθλιπτικές διαταραχές, αγχώδεις διαταραχές, ΔΕΠΥ, συναισθηματικές διαταραχές/δυσκολιές στη βρεφονηπιακή ηλικία, διαταραχές πρόσληψης τροφής, κ.α. Δυνατότητα διαδικτυακής συνεδρίας, εφόσον η ηλικία και η φύση του περιστατικού το επιτρέπει. Πολυετής εμπειρία σε Ψυχοθεραπεία Ψυχοδυναμικής κατεύθυνσης σε παιδιά, εφήβους και ενήλικες.

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.

Ms. Kyritsaki Georgia is a Psychologist offering online sessions, facilitating access to psychological support regardless of your location.

She is a graduate of the Department of Psychology at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and holds a professional license to practice. During her studies, she distinguished herself academically, receiving an honorary award from the State Scholarships Foundation.

🔍 She has completed practical training:

• at the Addiction Prevention and Psychosocial Health Promotion Center of the Municipality of Zografou, in collaboration with
• at a multilingual Nursery School in Hamburg, Germany, gaining valuable experience in multicultural environments.

She specializes in:

• Specific Learning Disabilities
• psychosocial support for children and adolescents
• as well as in strengthening their families.

She has collaborated with an educational platform, undertaking the teaching of students with learning difficulties, offering individualized support and skills enhancement.

She looks forward to collaborating with you in areas related to her scientific interests and specialization, aiming to support and empower individuals of all ages.