Health professionals for Anxiety and Stress near Pallini

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.

Piki Eirini works as a psychologist, psychotherapist, family therapist, lecturer and supervisor. She is a member of the ‘Greek Psychological Association’ as well as the ‘Hellenic Association of Systemic Therapy (HELASYTH). She has also obtained the European Certificate in Psychology (EuroPsy), and a work license as a psychologist (No. 5522/07). She completed her undergraduate degree (BSc) at the University of North London and her postgraduate (MA) and doctoral (PhD) studies at Goldsmiths University of London. Furthermore, she completed a training in individual, group and family psychotherapy at the Laboratory for the Study of Human Relations. She has worked for several years in different contexts in the field of psychology, such as in prisons, nursing homes and orphanages. She has given lectures at Goldsmiths University of London (UK) and at Mediterranean College (Greece). Since 2002, she has taken part in several seminars, with the aim of informing either the laymen or specific groups, such as parents, teachers and/or mental health care professionals. Since 2005, she has been working in private practice at her office in Agia Paraskevi, Athens, as a psychologist-psychotherapist for children, adolescents, adults, couples, families, as a group therapist, and also as a supervisor. Moreover, since 2005, she has been cooperating with a number of nurseries and, since 2012, she is in collaboration with the European Network of Women, which is an NGO dealing with issues of interfamilial violence and racial discrimination.

Η Μαρία Μελά είναι ψυχολόγος με άδεια ασκήσεως επαγγέλματος και εκπαιδευόμενη Γνωσιακή-Συμπεριφοριστική Ψυχοθεραπεύτρια. Είναι απόφοιτος του Τμήματος Ψυχολογίας του Παντείου Πανεπιστημίου και αριστούχος απόφοιτος του μεταπτυχιακού προγράμματος «Applied Clinical Psychology» του University of Central Lancashire.

Αυτή την περίοδο παρακολουθεί τετραετή εκπαίδευση στη Γνωσιακή-Συμπεριφοριστική Ψυχοθεραπεία στην Εταιρεία Γνωσιακών Συμπεριφοριστικών Σπουδών του Ινστιτούτου Έρευνας και Θεραπείας Συμπεριφοράς (ΙΕΘΣ), σύμφωνα με τα κριτήρια της European Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies (EABCT), όπου έχει διακριθεί με αριστείο για την καλύτερη σπουδαστική επίδοση, ενώ έχει λάβει και υποτροφία. Παράλληλα, παρακολουθεί διετές πρόγραμμα εξειδίκευσης στη Γνωσιακή-Συμπεριφοριστική Ψυχοθεραπεία Παιδιών και Εφήβων στον ίδιο φορέα.

Κατά τη διάρκεια των προπτυχιακών της σπουδών πραγματοποίησε την πρακτική της άσκηση στο Κέντρο Ημέρας «Σείριος», όπου απέκτησε κλινική εμπειρία μέσα από την εργασία της με άτομα στο φάσμα του αυτισμού.

Στο πλαίσιο της επαγγελματικής της πορείας, έχει εργαστεί ως ψυχολόγος σε Ξενώνα Ψυχοκοινωνικής Αποκατάστασης Εφήβων της Ε.Π.Α.Ψ.Υ. αποκτώντας εμπειρία στη στήριξη εφήβων με ψυχιατρική συμπτωματολογία και στη διαχείριση σύνθετων ψυχοκοινωνικών αναγκών. Επιπλέον, έχει εργαστεί στο Κέντρο Ειδικών Θεραπειών «Ε.Ν.Α.», παρέχοντας υπηρεσίες συμβουλευτικής και ψυχοθεραπείας σε παιδιά, εφήβους και γονείς, με αναπτυξιακές και ψυχοκινητικές δυσκολίες. Σήμερα εργάζεται ως ψυχολόγος σε κέντρο ψυχοθεραπείας, παρέχοντας υπηρεσίες ψυχοθεραπείας σε παιδιά, εφήβους και ενήλικες. Παράλληλα, συνεργάζεται με το Ινστιτούτο Έρευνας και Θεραπείας Συμπεριφοράς.

Έχει ιδιαίτερο ενδιαφέρον για τη συνεχή επιστημονική και επαγγελματική της εξέλιξη και, στο πλαίσιο αυτό, έχει παρακολουθήσει πλήθος εκπαιδευτικών προγραμμάτων και εξειδικευμένων σεμιναρίων σε θεματικές όπως η παιγνιοθεραπεία, η ερμηνεία παιδικού ιχνογραφήματος, η σχολική ψυχολογία, η σεξουαλική εκπαίδευση και αγωγή, η θεραπεία ζεύγους και οικογένειας, η ειδική αγωγή, η γνωσιακή συμβουλευτική και οι παρεμβάσεις σε παιδιά, εφήβους και ενήλικες. Παράλληλα, έχει εκπαιδευτεί σε εξειδικευμένα εργαστήρια Γνωσιακής-Συμπεριφοριστικής Ψυχοθεραπείας Παιδιών και Εφήβων, καθώς και σε θεματικές που αφορούν την ενδοοικογενειακή βία, τη συμβουλευτική κακοποιημένων γυναικών και τις συναισθηματικές εξαρτήσεις.

Παρέχει υπηρεσίες ψυχοθεραπείας στο ιδιωτικό της γραφείο στην Αγία Παρασκευή, καθώς και διαδικτυακά, σε παιδιά, εφήβους και ενήλικες. Η κλινική της πρακτική πραγματοποιείται υπό συστηματική εποπτεία. 

Merantza Maria is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist with a Person-Centered Approach and maintains a private practice in Agia Paraskevi. She was born and studied in Athens. She holds a degree in Psychology from Panteion University and is a graduate of the Master’s Program in Child Psychology (MSc in the Psychology of Child Development) at the University of Central Lancashire, UK. Additionally, she has completed a three-year training program in Person-Centered Counseling/Psychotherapy, earning a Postgraduate Diploma in Person-Centered Counselling/Psychotherapy from ICPS College in collaboration with the University of Strathclyde, Glasgow. She acquired clinical experience at the University Child Psychiatry Clinic at the “Agia Sofia” Children’s Hospital through collaboration with the multidisciplinary team of the Outpatient Unit, participating in the collection of children’s psychosocial histories and administration of diagnostic tests, as well as in the operation of the Special Clinic for Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD). Moreover, she attended an annual training program in Special Education and Training organized by the Developmental Pediatrics Unit of the University Clinic of Athens and received certification for her training in the Children’s Apperception Test (C.A.T.) and Thematic Apperception Test (T.A.T.) projective testing programs for children and adults, respectively. Furthermore, she participated in the pilot adult mental health program within the framework of support and health promotion programs of the Municipality of Athens, in collaboration with the NGO “Aktaia.”

Sourina Karina is a Clinical Psychologist-Psychotherapist and operates her private practice in Gerakas. She holds a Bachelor of Science Honours degree from the University of Derby and has completed postgraduate studies in Clinical Psychology at Hellenic American University. In her practice, she handles a wide range of cases, always focusing on providing the best possible service tailored to the individual needs of each client she undertakes.

Zapantis Ioannis is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist with a private practice in Chalandri. He is a graduate student in Clinical Psychology at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and is training in Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy. His approach is based on respect, empathy, and scientific evidence, aiming to create a safe and supportive therapeutic environment. He seeks to help individuals gain a deeper understanding of themselves, recognize thought and behavior patterns that cause difficulties, and develop more functional ways to manage daily life. He deals with issues related to mood, anxiety, interpersonal relationships, self-esteem, and the improvement of life quality and functionality. Simultaneously, he emphasizes a personalized approach, tailoring the therapeutic process to the needs and goals of each person. He aims for continuous development and the scientifically substantiated application of his knowledge, with the goal of providing meaningful support and empowerment to those who trust him.

Filippos Vasilonikolos is a licensed psychologist, holding a BSc (Hons) in Applied Psychology and an MSc in Clinical Psychology and Counselling from the University of Derby.

He provides psychological support and counselling to adolescents and adults, with an emphasis on managing anxiety, stress, depression, and other emotional and everyday challenges. His approach is individualised and tailored to each person's needs and goals.

He has received training in counselling and has completed certified training programmes in therapeutic approaches, including cognitive behavioural and interpersonal approaches, as well as specialised areas such as addiction management.

He has clinical experience working with adults in psychological assessment and support settings, including individuals with complex psychiatric and neurodegenerative conditions. He has also received training in the use of clinical and psychometric assessment tools, including the MMPI-3 for the assessment of personality and psychopathology.