Health professionals for Treatment of ADHD in Attica

Argyropoulou Xristina is a psychotherapist trained at the 'Laboratory for the Investigation of Human Relations.' She holds two postgraduate degrees: a Master of Science in Psychology and a Master of Education in Autism, specializing in the psychoeducation of children and adolescents with autism. She has worked in specialized therapy centers. In recent years, she has maintained her own practice, focusing on adult psychotherapy as well as parent counseling.

Sofia Chantzara is a Psychologist with a private practice based in Penteli, Athens. She holds a degree from the Department of Philosophy, Pedagogy and Psychology at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, as well as a Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Psychology and a Master’s degree (MSc) in Clinical and Community Psychology from the University of East London (U.E.L.). She has actively participated in scientific conferences and seminars focusing on topics such as ADHD (e.g., Panhellenic Interdisciplinary Conference), the psychosocial challenges of adulthood, and educational/psychological interventions. Guided by empathy, professionalism, and a strong scientific background, she provides personalized support to her clients, contributing meaningfully to the improvement of their mental health and overall quality of life. She offers counseling and psychological support to adolescents and adults through her private practice in Penteli. She has specialized in Adolescent Counseling Psychology (National and Kapodistrian University of Athens), Parent Counseling for Career Guidance of Adolescents (National and Kapodistrian University of Athens), as well as in the management of ADHD and learning difficulties (EP.SY.PE. – Hellenic Center for Mental Health).

The Special Therapy Center "Speech Ability", located in Neo Irakleio, provides services in speech therapy, occupational therapy, special education, psychological support and parent counseling, as well as play therapy, under the Scientific direction of Speech Therapist Kentro Eidikon Therapeion Speech Ability - Venizelea Maria. She studied Speech Therapy at the School of Health Sciences of the Technological Educational Institute of Patras and specialized in "Special Education and Upbringing in Neurodevelopmental and Sensory Disorders" at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. She also holds pedagogical training from the School of Education Sciences of the Pedagogical Department of the University of Crete. She is specialized in the “SOS Approach to Feeding” method, aimed at assisting individuals with feeding selectivity. She has served as an External Collaborator at the "Agia Sofia" University Children's Hospital in the Child Psychiatry Clinic, the Audiology Department, and the Autism team. Furthermore, she has participated in numerous conferences and seminars as part of her ongoing professional development, and during her ten-year career, she has worked in many special therapy centers.

Dr. Papadimitriou Ilias, MD, PhD, is a Psychiatrist who maintains a private practice at Mavili Square.

He is a graduate and holds a doctorate from the Medical School of the University of Ioannina.

Since 2024, he has been a postgraduate student in the Master's Program "Early Intervention in Psychosis" at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens.

He has specialized in clinical practice related to trauma and trauma disorders at the Trauma Research Foundation in the USA. He completed his Psychiatry residency at the State Psychiatric Hospital of Leros and at the General Hospital of Athens "G. Gennimatas," where he also served as an assistant psychiatrist. He collaborates with the "Babel Day Center" within the framework of the "Prometheus" program for the psychosocial support of individuals with torture experiences, and with the "Galinos" Mental Health Institute, working with individuals facing mental health challenges and seeking mental health support services in the community.

Aleksandra Krasari is a Child Psychologist, Parent Counselor, and conducts online sessions. She holds a degree from the Department of Psychology at Suffolk University and a master's degree in Play Therapy from Roehampton University.

She has worked in Special Therapy Centers in Greece, as well as providing parallel support to children with learning difficulties and other developmental challenges both in Greece and abroad. 

Additionally, she has worked as a Play Therapist in schools in the United Kingdom, as well as a Hippotherapist at the Scientific Society of Therapeutic Riding & Hippotherapy of Greece.

Furthermore, she has previously conducted forensic psychological evaluations in specific cases. To date, she continues her professional career as a Child Psychologist - Play Therapist - Parent Counselor at the Special Therapy Center "Helios".

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.

The Paidiatrika Kentra Therapeion Iliaxtida are modern facilities with specialized teams that provide holistic support to each case. The owner of the center is Paidiatrika Kentra Therapeion Iliaxtida. Moving beyond traditional intervention frameworks, they aim for a profound psychotherapeutic approach to 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 recognize the medical profile of each child, we support the development of the child and family separately. The Paidiatrika Kentra Therapeion Iliaxtida provide services including Speech Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Special Education, Child Psychological intervention, specialized physiotherapy, parental support, and English for learning difficulties.

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.

Mpogiopoulos Giannis is a Psychologist and maintains a private practice in Ano Patisia. He holds postgraduate studies in Cyberpsychology from the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens while simultaneously being supervised in Systemic - Existential Psychotherapy. His therapy has multiple objectives. Initially, it is very important to comprehensively understand the person beyond the narrow scope of any particular problem causing them difficulty. Afterwards, he will proceed with the aim of identifying the causes that led to these specific difficulties and then reflect together with the client on how to utilize their personal strengths to reshape the way and conditions in which they live. During the process, the unique elements of the individual's personal identity emerge, which must be cared for and highlighted because the primary goal is not only to create a pleasant mood but to build a rich and multifaceted self capable of generating personal happiness with depth and durability.

The Sygxrono Kentro Neuroanadrasis is located in Pangrati. It is a welcoming, modern Mental Health center, consisting of a team of Psychologists, Neuroscientists, Social Workers, and Biologists, who supervise the entire process of trainees, creating individualized treatment plans according to the needs of each patient. The services offered include Counseling, cognitive enhancement, Quantitative Electroencephalography, and Neurofeedback. Indicatively, it can be applied in cases of ADD/ADHD (attention deficit with or without hyperactivity), behavioral problems, specific learning disabilities, teeth grinding, chronic pain, sleep disorders, migraines, or fatigue. Additionally, it aids in the management of a range of emotional disorders such as anxiety and depression, as well as cases of epilepsy, cerebral palsy, and mild traumatic brain injuries.

Η Παπακωνσταντίνου Ελένη είναι Ψυχολόγος - Παιδοψυχολόγος και διατηρεί Ιδιωτικό Γραφείο στην Ελευσίνα.

Είναι Πτυχιούχος Ψυχολογίας του Γαλλικού κρατικού Πανεπιστημίου του Στρασβούργου- Université de Strasbourg [SCG] και διαθέτει εκτεταμένη μετεκπαίδευση σε ποικίλους τομείς της Ψυχοθεραπείας, της Εγκληματολογίας, της Ειδικής Αγωγής και της Σχολικής Ψυχολογίας από το Εθνικό και Καποδιστριακό Πανεπιστήμιο Αθηνών.

Έχει αποκτήσει σημαντική εμπειρία μέσα από τη συνεργασία της με φορείς όπως το Γενικό Νοσοκομείο "Θριάσιο" στο Τμήμα Ψυχιατρικής και το ΚΕΘΕΑ Κυψέλης, εστιάζοντας στη Συμβουλευτική Υποστήριξη Αποφυλακισμένων και στην Απεξάρτηση.

Ως Επιστημονική Συνεργάτιδα έχει προσφέρει Υπηρεσίες Ψυχολογικής Υποστήριξης σε διάφορα περιβάλλοντα, όπως Κέντρα Φροντίδας Ηλικιωμένων, Κέντρα Δημιουργικής Απασχόλησης Παιδιών (ΚΔΑΠ) και Ιδιωτικούς Φορείς.

Παράλληλα, έχει συμμετάσχει σε πληθώρα Σεμιναρίων και Συνεδρίων με θεματολογία που περιλαμβάνει, μεταξύ άλλων, το Άγχος, την Ενδοοικογενειακή Βία, τις Διαταραχές Αυτιστικού Φάσματος, την Παιγνιοθεραπεία και την Άνοια.

Έχει διατελέσει Συντονίστρια Ημερίδας σχετικά με την Οργάνωση Παιδικών και Βρεφονηπιακών Σταθμών, ενώ έχει πραγματοποιήσει ομιλία με θέμα την Ψυχοκοινωνική Υποστήριξη Ατόμων με Νοητική Αναπηρία στην Τρίτη Ηλικία. Η επαγγελματική της πορεία χαρακτηρίζεται από διεπιστημονική προσέγγιση, διαρκή επιμόρφωση και σταθερό προσανατολισμό στην ποιοτική παροχή ψυχολογικής υποστήριξης σε παιδιά, ενήλικες και ευάλωτες κοινωνικές ομάδες.

Επιστημονική Πιστοποιημένη Ψυχολόγος - Παιδοψυχολόγος, Αναλύτρια Ψυχομετρικών Εργαλείων Νοημοσύνης, Προσωπικότητας

Τέστ Νοημοσύνης:

WAIS-IV, WISC-V, WPPSI-III, Raven's Educational

Τέστ Προσωπικότητας:

MMPI-2, MMPI-3, SCID-5-CV, SCID-5-PD

Κλίμακες Achenbach (ΣΑΕΒΑ) Σχολικής και Προσχολικής Ηλικίας

Μέλος Ελληνικής Ψυχολογικής Εταιρείας - Hellenic Psychological Society

Εθελόντρια Ψυχολόγος στη Φιλανθρωπική Οργάνωση ΄΄Φροντίδα του Παιδιού΄΄.

Vogiatzi Gogo is a Child Psychologist and maintains her office in Aigaleo. She studied Psychology at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and is completing a postgraduate program in Applied Developmental Psychology of children and adolescents at the Hellenic Open University, during which she is undertaking her practical training at the Child Psychiatry Department of the General Children's Hospital "P. & A. Kyriakou". Within the framework of her clinical training, she has specialized in ADHD, special education, child and adolescent psychiatry, child and adolescent psychopathology, the application of cognitive and behavioral techniques in children and adolescents, as well as psychoeducation and parental counseling. Additionally, she has been trained in administering the Achenbach Assessment Tool (ASEBA), which evaluates the emotional and behavioral functioning of children and adolescents. She has experience in psychological support for children and adolescents and in parental counseling. As part of her continuous education and training, she attends numerous seminars and educational programs and supports her personal development through participation in personal therapy and supervision.