Health professionals for Anxiety and Stress near Elliniko

Sikali Efi is a graduate of the Department of Psychology at Panteion University. During her studies, she completed an internship at the "Kostea - Geitona" Educational Institutions, as well as at the Counseling - Therapeutic Day Center "Anodos." Upon completion of her undergraduate studies, she voluntarily offered her services to mental health organizations such as the Research University Institute of Mental Health "EPIPSY," the Department of the First Oncology Clinic at the "Metropolitan" Hospital, and the Department of Pediatric Hematology - Oncology (T.A.O) at the General Children's Hospital "Agia Sofia," where she provided psychotherapeutic, clinical, and research work. She has participated in numerous seminars, lectures, and sessions focusing on Health Psychology, Psychopharmacology, Clinical Psychopathology, Psycho-oncology, as well as Child Psychology, Learning and Developmental Disabilities, and Play Therapy. For the past 8 years, she has maintained a private practice in Glyfada, providing psychotherapy, counseling, and psychological support services to adults, adolescents, and couples. Her clinical experience includes psychotherapeutic sessions addressing mental health difficulties and behavioral issues related to depression and other mood disorders, anxiety disorders, eating disorders, personality disorders, anger management, phobia treatment, supportive therapy for grief-related issues, dysfunctional interpersonal relationships, and improving self-esteem and self-image. Her therapeutic work is based on Schema Therapy, a cohesive treatment model that combines cognitive-behavioral therapy, Gestalt therapy, and psychoanalytic thought. It is specifically designed to help individuals change long-standing patterns of thinking and behavior, such as those observed in personality disorders.

Bivian Mpaika is a Psychologist - Systemic Family Psychotherapist and provides private sessions. She studied Psychology at the Open University of the United Kingdom and trained in Systemic - Integrative Psychotherapy for adults and families at the Laboratory for the Exploration of Human Relationships. She also holds the European Certificate of Psychotherapy (ECP). Initially, choosing to work with adolescents, she studied Physics at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and deepened her understanding of their pedagogical and psychological needs during her postgraduate studies at the Open University. While working in secondary education, she voluntarily coordinated psychoeducational and career guidance programs. Providing her services voluntarily at KETHEA, she participated as an assistant therapist in groups for parents, partners, and siblings of individuals with addiction. She also took part as a co-coordinator of counseling groups for educators. In the field of psychology, she has attended numerous training and educational programs and continues to enhance her skills on topics such as couples therapy, grief management, self-criticism, divorce, addictions, and more.

Gaugiotaki Xrysoula is a psychologist (B.Sc., M.Sc.). She works with adults, children, and adolescents and specializes in a range of difficulties, including anxiety and mood disorders, panic attacks-phobias, interpersonal relationships, among others. She has been trained in Systemic Therapy and has completed the basic training in Compassion-Focused Therapy. Additionally, as part of her ongoing professional development, she is training in Gestalt psychotherapy. Finally, she holds a postgraduate degree in child and adolescent psychology, where she was trained in the diagnosis and treatment of psychopathology in children and adolescents, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Solution-Focused Therapy.

Η Αγαπητίδου Μ. Αικατερίνη, είναι Ψυχολόγος - Ψυχοθεραπεύτρια και διατηρεί το ιδιωτικό της γραφείο ~ Δρω ~ στην Αργυρούπολη.

Είναι Πτυχιούχος Ψυχολογίας και διαθέτει Άδεια Ασκήσεως Επαγγέλματος, ενώ ολοκλήρωσε και το Μεταπτυχιακό πρόγραμμα σπουδών στην ‘Κλινική και Κοινοτική Ψυχολογία’ με κατεύθυνση στη Συστημική θεραπεία. Επιπλέον, κατέχει πτυχίο στη Θεωρία Μουσικής, και στο Ειδικό Αρμονίας, με βαθμό Άριστα. Η Μετεκπαίδευσή της αφορά στην Ψυχοθεραπεία μέσω Τεχνών, στην Ανάλυση Συμπεριφοράς, και στη Μουσικοθεραπεία με κατεύθυνση την Ψυχοδυναμική – Ουμανιστική Συμβουλευτική.

Είναι πιστοποιημένη Σύμβουλος Επαγγελματικού Προσανατολισμού, καθώς, και Διαθέτει πιστοποίηση 'Φροντιστών Πασχόντων από Αλτσχάιμερ' (προχωρημένου Επιπέδου) του Υπουργείου Υγείας και Πρόνοιας, και την πιστοποίηση της ορθής χρήσης και αξιοποίησης του ερωτηματολογίου Επαγγελματικών Ενδιαφερόντων ADVISOR, για την παροχή υπηρεσιών Επαγγελματικού Προσανατολισμού και Συμβουλευτικής. Έχει παρακολουθήσει πληθώρα εκπαιδευτικών προγραμμάτων στο πλαίσιο της δια βίου εκπαίδευσης και έχει λάβει πιστοποιήσεις εξειδικευμένης επιμόρφωσης, όπως: Έκφραση Μέσω των Τεχνών, Μουσικοθεραπεία, Εναλλακτικές Ψυχολογικές Θεραπείες, Ιατρική Ψυχολογία, Φιλοσοφική Συμβουλευτική (& Εφαρμογές) στο Coaching, Mentoring, Personal Management, Εκπαίδευση Συμβούλων σταδιοδρομίας & Επαγγελματικού Προσανατολισμού, Οργανωσιακή Ψυχολογία, Human Resources Management, Σχολική Ψυχολογία, Θετική Ψυχολογία, Συναισθηματική Νοημοσύνη, Βασικές Αρχές Ψυχοθεραπείας- Ψυχοδυναμική Ψυχοθεραπεία, Βασικές Αρχές στη Συμβουλευτική Ψυχοθεραπεία, Άνοια / Alzheimer, Ειδική Αγωγή – Ψυχικές Διαταραχές Παιδιών & Εφήβων, Ειδική Αγωγή – Σχολικός Εκφοβισμός / Θυματοποίηση, Διοίκηση Εκπαιδευτικών Μονάδων, Εκπαίδευση Εκπαιδευτών Ενηλίκων, Εφαρμοσμένη Εγκληματολογία / Στο μυαλό ενός Δράστη, Εγκληματολογία / Προσέγγιση του Criminal Profiling και, στη μετάφραση Κειμένων Κοινωνικών και Ανθρωπιστικών Επιστημών, αλλά και Μετάφρασης Κόμικς. Επίσης, έχει παρευρεθεί και παρακολουθήσει πληθώρα συνεδρίων και σεμιναρίων, που αφορούν σε: «Ψυχικές Διαταραχές της παιδικής και εφηβικής ηλικίας, συνέχεια στην ενήλικη ζωή», «Το Ιχνογράφημα: Κατανόηση και ερμηνεία σε σχολικό και ψυχοθεραπευτικό πλαίσιο. Βιωματικό εργαστήρι», «Εκπαίδευση σε Ζητήματα Άνοιας: Τι μπορεί να μου προσφέρει;», DSM V- Κλινική Συνέντευξη, «Borderline Personality Disorder», «Εργασιακό Άγχος», «Η σπουδαιότητα της ψυχολογίας των ανθρώπινων παραγόντων στις αερομεταφορές», «Διαχείριση Κρίσεων και ο ρόλος των ψυχολόγων», «Διπολική Διαταραχή – Μια ασθένεια με πολλά πρόσωπα», «Ανθρώπινες Σχέσεις: Αποδοχή, α(Α)ποδοχή και το Σχετίζεσθαι», και «Ανάλυσέ το: Ο κινηματογράφος συναντά την ψυχοθεραπεία».

Έχει 10ετή εμπειρία από άτομα που ζουν με Alzheimer. Επίσης, έχει ασχοληθεί με την ψυχολογική υποστήριξη ανήλικων παραβατικών ατόμων επιστρατεύοντας τις εκφραστικές- δημιουργικές μεθόδους. Ενώ, έχει εμπειρία και στον συντονισμό ψυχοθεραπευτικών ομάδων που χρησιμοποιούν τις Τέχνες για την υποστήριξη ατόμων με μακροχρόνια νοσήματα, σε διαδικτυακές και δια ζώσης συνεδρίες.

Στόχος της είναι η δημιουργία ενός ασφαλούς, υποστηρικτικού και εξατομικευμένου πλαισίου, μέσα στο οποίο κάθε άνθρωπος μπορεί να αναπτύξει τις προσωπικές του δυνατότητες και να ενισχύσει την ψυχική του ευημερία.

Στην επαγγελματική της δράση επιστρατεύεται τη δημιουργική διαδικασία για αυτογνωσία, αποφόρτιση και συναισθηματική ενδυνάμωση σε μια σύνθεση γνώσεων και πρακτικών, με έμφαση στην Ψυχοθεραπεία μέσω Τέχνης.

Δημιουργικά της έργα αποτελούν: Η βασισμένη στην ποιοτική μεθοδολογία έρευνα, με τίτλο: ‘Το βίωμα της Ψυχοθεραπείας μέσω Τεχνών ως επάγγελμα’, η οποία δημοσιεύθηκε στο 108ο Τεύχος του επιστημονικού περιοδικού ‘Θέματα Ειδικής Αγωγής’ του Π.Ε.Σ.Ε.Α.. Και το συγγραφικό της έργο με τίτλο ‘~ Δρω ~’, το οποίο διατίθεται μέσω του εκδοτικού οίκου ‘Οσελότος’.

Io Mpaltatzi is a Psychologist – Psychotherapist licensed to practice. She maintains a private practice in Paleo Faliro and offers psychological support to adults both in person and online.

Simultaneously, she is the head of the Psychometric Assessments and Communication Department at IMEQ-CENTER.

She holds a Degree in Psychology and a Master's Diploma in Health Psychology from Cardiff Metropolitan University. She has specialized in the Person-Centered Psychotherapeutic Approach at University of Strathclyde and has been trained in Health Coaching through the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. Additionally, she has completed a specialized seminar in stress management from Harvard Medical School. Finally, she has specialized in Sex Therapy and Sexology for individuals and couples through the Center for Systemic Study and Therapy of Thessaloniki.

Her professional experience includes psychological and counseling support for volunteers and individuals with disabilities, as well as collaboration with schools within the framework of parallel support for children with mental difficulties or disabilities. She completed her internship at the General State Hospital of Nikaia.

She remains actively committed to continuous scientific training, attending seminars and conferences related to her field of expertise.

Barla Christina is a Psychologist, licensed to practice, and maintains a private practice in Glyfada. She completed her studies in Psychology at the University of East London and subsequently completed her Master's degree in Clinical and Community Psychology at the same university. She was trained in the Cognitive Behavioral Therapy model and worked at the Attica Psychiatric Hospital "Dromokaiteio."

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.

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.

Drakos Iosif is a Psychiatrist-Psychotherapist maintaining a private practice in Glyfada. Concurrently, he volunteers at the Behavioral Therapy Clinic of the Research University Institute of Mental Health as well as at the Behavioral Therapy Unit of the Hellenic Center for Mental Hygiene and Research, specializing in the management of patients with Anxiety Disorders, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder. He studied at Charles University in Prague, receiving two scholarships due to academic excellence. He specialized at the Attica Psychiatric Hospital while simultaneously undertaking further training and education in various fields of Psychiatry. Specifically, he received additional training in Behavioral Therapies for Anxiety Disorders, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Clinical Psychopharmacology, and Clinical Psychopathology. He possesses extensive theoretical knowledge and clinical experience in the management, treatment, and psychosocial rehabilitation of patients with a broad spectrum of mental disorders, as well as academic research experience. Currently, he is undertaking postgraduate studies with a scholarship at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, focusing on the "Science of Stress and Health Promotion." Finally, he is specialized in Anxiety and Affective Disorders.

Georgios Zaxariadis is a Clinical Psychologist - Psychotherapist - Sociologist who maintains a private practice in Glyfada. He studied International Psychology (BS) at Erasmus University Rotterdam, Netherlands, and completed postgraduate studies at Utrecht University in the field of Clinical Psychology with a dissertation focusing on Epigenetics and Neuroplasticity. Additionally, he studied Sociology (BA) at the University of Crete in the field of Political Anthropology and holds certification in Social Psychology from Paul Valéry University Montpellier (Southern France). He completed his internship at a private mental health institution in Leiden (AntiLoneliness). He worked for two years as an assistant professor at Erasmus University Rotterdam, earning the title of "PBL - Problem Based Learning" higher education instructor. In Greece, he is a licensed Clinical Psychologist and a member of the Hellenic Psychological Society (SEPS). He has worked and continues to collaborate as a Psychotherapist in private institutions as well as in academic positions managing educational seminars and study programs, such as the Educational Institute of Synthetic Approach (EK.ISY.P). Furthermore, he participated in the administration of psychodiagnostic instruments for measuring neurodegenerative disorders at Aeginiteio Hospital of Athens. He has been trained in Relational Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy at the Institute of Relational Group Psychotherapy (ISOPS) and stays updated with the latest research and academic developments by attending and participating in numerous conferences.

Goulandris Giorgos is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist and has maintained a private practice in Voula, Attica since 2022. He offers individual Psychotherapy and Counseling sessions for adults and adolescents (16+), both in-person and online. He follows the Person-Centered and Focusing-experiential approach, in which he is trained at the Greek Focusing Center. He emphasizes cultivating an authentic and human therapeutic relationship, within which the individual can gain a deeper understanding of themselves, connect with their emotions, and find ways to reconcile with their truth, leaving behind difficulties and internal barriers. He specializes in the management of anxiety, phobias, and anger, depression and other mood disorders, relationship issues, psychosomatic symptoms, as well as self-esteem and self-confidence concerns. He graduated from the University of Edinburgh and has undertaken further training in Clinical Psychopathology and Evidence-based Coaching. He is a member of the Hellenic Psychological Society (S.E.Ps.) and the British Psychological Society (B.P.S.). He has collaborated with several mental health institutions, including the Psychiatric Clinic of the "P. & A. Kyriakou" Children’s Hospital, experience that enables him to effectively support a wide range of emotional and psychological difficulties.

Vasileiadis Ilias is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist and maintains a private practice in Argyroupoli. He holds a degree in Psychology from the European University Cyprus and is licensed to practice as a Psychologist. He completed his internship as a Psycho-educational Counselor at the Medico-Pedagogical Center of G.N.G. Papanikolaou. Additionally, he holds a master's degree in Counseling Psychology from the University of Thessaly. He has specialized in Cognitive Behavioral Psychotherapy as well as Brief Intensive Dynamic Psychotherapy, while concurrently being trained in Sexual Therapy and Sexual Education for children and adolescents. In the past, he has worked as an Educational Psychologist in Public Education and as a Clinical Psychologist at the Institute of Mental and Sexual Health. Furthermore, he is specialized and experienced in personality disorders, sexual disorders, and panic attacks - phobias. Finally, he has participated in scientific conferences with lectures, oral presentations, and posters, and beyond this, he is a member of both the Hellenic and European Counseling Societies.

Ο Κωνσταντίνος Καράμπελας είναι Κλινικός Ψυχολόγος MSc με ιδιωτικό γραφείο στην Ηλιούπολη, προσφέροντας εξατομικευμένες υπηρεσίες ψυχολογικής υποστήριξης. Είναι πτυχιούχος Ψυχολογίας του University of East London, όπου ολοκλήρωσε και μεταπτυχιακές σπουδές στην Κλινική και Κοινοτική Ψυχολογία. Παράλληλα, σπουδάζει Φιλοσοφία στο ΕΚΠΑ, εμπλουτίζοντας την κατανόηση της ανθρώπινης συμπεριφοράς μέσα από τη διεπιστημονική προσέγγιση της ψυχολογίας και της φιλοσοφίας. Το ενδιαφέρον του εστιάζεται στις διαπροσωπικές σχέσεις, τη διαχείριση χρόνιων παθήσεων, τη σεξουαλικότητα και τις σεξουαλικές διαταραχές. Eιδικεύεται στη διερεύνηση και κατανόηση μοτίβων διαπροσωπικών και οικογενειακών σχέσεων, ιδιαίτερα στο πλαίσιο της LGBTQI+ κοινότητας, στην κατανόηση και διαχείριση ψυχοσωματικών συμπτωμάτων που σχετίζονται με ψυχικές διεργασίες και στην ανάλυση και κατανόηση των σχέσεων, συμπεριλαμβανομένης της σεξουαλικής διάστασης. Τα τελευταία χρόνια, εργάζεται με ενήλικες, παρέχοντας ψυχοκοινωνική υποστήριξη για την επεξεργασία ψυχικών τραυμάτων, τη διαχείριση συναισθηματικών δυσκολιών και την αντιμετώπιση ψυχοσωματικών συμπτωμάτων που συνδέονται με δύσκολες εμπειρίες ζωής. Η συνεχής επιμόρφωση αποτελεί προτεραιότητά του. Έχει παρακολουθήσει πλήθος σεμιναρίων, όπως το μετεκπαιδευτικό σεμινάριο στην Κλινική Ψυχοπαθολογία "Παναγιώτης Ουλής" (Α΄ Ψυχιατρική Κλινική ΕΚΠΑ & ΕΠΙΨΥ), εισαγωγικές διαλέξεις ψυχανάλυσης της Ελληνικής Ψυχαναλυτικής Εταιρίας, εκπαιδευτικά προγράμματα για Ψυχική Υγεία Παιδιών και Εφήβων, καθώς και Ψυχοσεξουαλικές Διαταραχές στο Σισμανόγλειο Νοσοκομείο. Είναι πιστοποιημένος στη χορήγηση και ανάλυση ψυχολογικών δοκιμασιών, όπως το τεστ Rorschach και οι Προβολικές Δοκιμασίες (TAT, CAT, Παιδικό Ιχνογράφημα), μέσω του ΔΙ.ΚΕ.ΨΥ. Παράλληλα, έχει αποκτήσει πολύτιμη εμπειρία μέσα από εθελοντική εργασία στον σύλλογο ΑΜΕΑ «Ανοιχτή Αγκαλιά» και την Εταιρεία Περιφερειακής Ανάπτυξης και Ψυχικής Υγείας (ΕΠΑΨΥ). Ο Κωνσταντίνος παραμένει ενεργός στην ψυχαναλυτική του εκπαίδευση και εργάζεται υπό συνεχή εποπτεία, διασφαλίζοντας την ποιότητα των υπηρεσιών του. Είναι κάτοχος άδειας ασκήσεως ψυχολόγου, έτοιμος να υποστηρίξει τους θεραπευόμενούς του με επιστημονική κατάρτιση, κατανόηση και ενσυναίσθηση.

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.

Maria Vlachaki, MSc, is a Psychologist, Cyberpsychologist, and Psychotherapist, currently operating a private practice in Alimos, Athens.She holds a Bachelor's degree in Psychology from the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens (NKUA) and a Master's degree in Cyberpsychology from the same institution.She has specialized in Systemic and Family Therapy through studies at the Laboratory for the Investigation of Human Relations (Charis Katakis, 2022–2023) and the University Mental Health Research Institute (UMHRI). She is also attending the annual program “Therapeutic Approaches to Addictions” at the 18 ANO Addiction Rehabilitation Center.Her professional experience includes providing individual psychotherapy sessions since September 2023, as well as collaborations with the Psychiatric Clinic of Attikon University General Hospital (volunteer work), the Evaluation Committee for the Ministry of Health’s “Personal Assistant for People with Disabilities” program (June–July 2023), and the “ARGO” Association for Children with Special Needs. Since 2024, she has been working with the Municipal Health Clinics of Nea Smyrni and the P. Sakellaropoulos Association for Social Psychiatry.She is trained in the administration of psychometric tools such as the MMPI-1, Raven's Progressive Matrices, Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE), MoCA, and the Geriatric Depression Scale.Maria actively participates in numerous scientific conferences, symposia, and workshops related to psychotherapy, psychoanalysis, mental health, and technology. Notably, she has attended the Psychotherapy Conferences of the Hellenic Psychiatric Association, the Panhellenic Conference on Counseling Psychology, events at Attikon Hospital, and seminars by the Hellenic Psychological Society, as well as initiatives promoting community mental health awareness.As a speaker, she presented her research titled “Netflix and binge watching: A qualitative exploration of the subjective viewing experience” at Panteion University (April 9, 2024). She has also participated in a women’s empowerment and breast cancer awareness event at the Kallithea Municipal Library (October 2024), and in a public seminar on cyberbullying organized by the Municipality of Rentis/Moschato (November 2024).

Skoupra Maria Foteini is a Psychologist - Cognitive Behavioral Psychotherapist with a professional license and maintains a private practice in Glyfada. She studied Psychology at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and specialized in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) at the Center for Applied Psychotherapy and Counseling. Subsequently, she specialized in the Third Wave of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, which includes a variety of approaches such as Mindfulness, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and Compassion-Focused Therapy, representing an evolution of traditional CBT. In addition to her private practice in Ilioupoli, she also works as a Psychologist on the online platforms Therapy Space and Melapus. Finally, she has attended and continues to attend numerous educational and scientific seminars and conferences, aiming for continuous education, while she herself is under supervision and personal therapy.

Anagnostou Spyros is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist and operates a Private Adult Psychodevelopment Center in Ilioupoli. He completed his studies in Psychology at Glyndwr University and is pursuing a Master's degree in Psychodynamic Psychotherapy at the University of Lancashire (ICPS College). He is dedicated to guiding individuals on the path of self-awareness. The center's mission is based on enhancing personal development and understanding.

Michalis Mexis is a psychologist specialized in performance psychology and a candidate Chartered Sport Psychologist (CPsychol) with the British Psychological Society (BPS). He holds a BSc in Psychology from the University of Central Lancashire (UCLan) and an MSc in Sport Psychology from Staffordshire University (Staffs). He has gained clinical experience in mental health settings, including the liaison psychiatry unit of the General Anticancer Hospital of Piraeus (E.A.N.P.) and the Piraeus Mental Health Center, enhancing his understanding of psychological support across diverse populations. With several years of experience in leadership roles within high-demand environments, such as special operations units, he has developed a strong focus on crisis management and psychological resilience. Currently, he works as a specialist in performance psychology and leadership, designing and delivering programs for psychological skills training, performance monitoring, and personal development. He offers counseling to adults and adolescents seeking to manage anxiety and emotional difficulties, enhance daily functioning, and improve interpersonal relationships. In parallel, he collaborates with high-level athletes and professionals from demanding fields — including business, military, and the creative arts — supporting them in optimizing performance, mental resilience, and overall well-being.