Psychologists for Anxiety and Stress in Vari

Tsoukala Nikoletta is a graduate of the Department of Psychology at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and the Department of Primary Education of Athens. She specialized in "Psychoanalytic Studies" at the University of Essex, United Kingdom, and in "Special Education" at the Department of Early Childhood Education of NKUA. She is a regular member of the "Hellenic Society of Analytical Group and Family Psychotherapy," where she completed her training as a psychoanalytic psychotherapist. She has many years of experience in the field of Public Education, where she continues to work with Secondary Education children, and concurrently maintains a private practice, where she provides therapy to adolescents and adults, either individually or as a psychoanalytic couple therapist. In the past, she has worked in mental health facilities and in Diagnostic and Support Centers for children with special needs.

Pappa Xristina is a Psychologist - Family Psychotherapist and maintains a private practice in Anavyssos. She earned her degree from the United Kingdom, The Open University of UK, and a Master’s degree in School Psychology from the University of Nicosia. She has specialized as a Psychotherapist in Existential Systemic Psychotherapy at the Therapeutic and Educational Institute Antistixi. She has considerable experience in matters related to the family context, parenting issues, and intra-family conflict resolution, while also working with individuals dealing with anxiety disorders, panic attacks, and depression. In addition to her private practice, she frequently organizes lectures and parent schools in schools, covering topics concerning parents, children, and adolescents. Finally, throughout her academic and professional career, she has participated in training seminars to stay updated with developments in her field and to develop professionally.

Athanasiou Kalliopi PhD is a Child Psychologist with a private practice in Koropi. She studied Psychology at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and later earned a Doctorate in Medicine (PhD) from the same academic institution. She has also specialized in Special Education. She has worked as a Psychologist at the Skopelos Health Center and at the Adolescent Health Unit (MEY) of the "P. & A. Kyriakou" Children's Hospital, gaining significant clinical experience. Finally, she specializes in anxiety disorders, parental counseling, and Cognitive Behavioral Psychotherapy.

Η Λυραράκη Ελευθερία είναι Ψυχολόγος - Σύμβουλος Ψυγικής Υγείας και διατηρεί ιδιωτικό γραφείο στη Γλυφάδα. Έλαβε το πτυχίο της από το τμήμα Ψυχολογίας του δημοσίου Πανεπιστήμιου του Στρασβούργου και έχει εξειδικευτεί στη Συνθετική Προσέγγιση. Έχει λάβει επιπλέον εκπαιδεύσεις στη θεραπεία ζεύγους, στη διαχείριση απώλειας και πένθους και τις ψυχοσεξουαλικές διαταραχές (ασκώντας την πρακτική της στο Ινστιτούτο Ψυχικής και Σεξουαλικής Υγείας κατά την περίοδο 18/03/22 έως 21/04/2022). Ακόμη, διαθέτει δίπλωμα Συμβούλου Ψυχικής Υγείας από το Athens Synthesis Centre, αναγνωρισμένο από το διεθνώς γνωστό οργανισμό συμβουλευτικής και ψυχοθεραπείας COSCA (Counseling & Psychotherapy in Scotland) και της έχει απονεμηθεί το «COSCA Counselling Skills Certificate», αναγνωρισμένο από το Napier University of Edinburgh. Έχει παρακολουθήσει πλήθος εκπαιδευτικών σεμιναρίων αναφορικά με τη Θεραπεία Τέχνης, την αντιμετώπιση των εξαρτήσεων, τη συναλλακτική ανάλυση, την Ψυχοπαθολογία, τη βραχεία συνθετική θεραπεία ζεύγους, τις ψυχοσεξουαλικές διαταραχές και τη θεραπεία απώλειας και πένθους στο Athens Synthesis Center. Επιπλέον, έχει παρακολουθήσει το εκπαιδευτικό σεμινάριο στη Συγκινησιακά Εστιασμένη Θεραπεία (Emotionally Focused Therapy-EFT), το ετήσιο πρόγραμμα μεταπτυχιακής εκπαίδευσης στη Gestalt στο Athens Synthesis Center και το εκπαιδευτικό Πρόγραμμα «Αξιολογική Ψυχοσωματική Συμβουλευτική» στο Κέντρο Επιμόρφωσης και Διά Βίου Μάθησης του Εθνικού και Καποδιστριακού Πανεπιστημίου Αθηνών. Διαθέτει πολυετή εμπειρία έχοντας ασχοληθεί με ζευγάρια με σκοπό την από κοινού εξεύρεση λύσεων ιδανικής συνύπαρξης, με γονείς για την αντιμετώπιση των προκλήσεων της εποχής μας απέναντι στα παιδιά και τους εφήβους, για την αντιμετώπιση της σύγχρονης μάστιγας του άγχους στην προσωπική και την επαγγελματική ζωή. Εφαρμόζει ένα συνθετικό μοντέλο θεραπείας με αποδοχή και σεβασμό στις ανάγκες και στις ιδιαιτερότητες του κάθε ατόμου. Επικεντρώνεται στην αποτελεσματική θεραπεία της κατάθλιψης, του άγχους, της αϋπνίας, του στρες, της αυτοεκτίμησης, σε θέματα διαχείρισης και αποδοχής της ομοφυλοφιλίας. Τέλος, εργάστηκε σε ιδιωτική εταιρεία ως Ψυχολόγος. Η διαχείριση σχέσεων, η αντιμετώπιση απαιτήσεων και παραπόνων αλλά και η ευημερία των εργαζομένων ήταν μερικά από τα καθήκοντά της.

H Σταμάτη Λυδία είναι Ψυχολόγος-Ψυχοθεραπεύτρια και διατηρεί ιδιωτικό γραφείο στη Βούλα.

Είναι κάτοχος 2 πτυχίων Ψυχολογίας από το Deree-The American College of Greece και απο το Open University of London.Κατόπιν ολοκλήρωσε ένα ετήσιο μετεκπαιδευτικό πρόγραμμα Σχολικής Ψυχολογίας στο Πανεπιστήμιο Αιγαίου και πραγματοποίησε ένα ετήσιο μετεκπαιδευτικό πρόγραμμα στον τομέα της Ψυχικής υγείας παιδιών και εφήβων απο το Νοσοκομείου του Ευαγγελισμού,3ετή εξειδίκευση στον τομέα της Γνωστικής Αναλυτικής Ψυχοθεραπείας, απο την Πανελλήνια εταιρία Γνωστικής Αναλυτικής Ψυχοθεραπείας(ΠΕΓΑΨ).

Η ειδικός κατανοεί πόσο σημαντικό είναι για τον θεραπευόμενο να νιώσει ότι τον ακούνε πραγματικά, χωρίς κριτική, με κατανόηση και άνευ όρων αποδοχή.Μέσα από την ψυχοθεραπεία, στόχος της είναι να δημιουργηθεί ένας ασφαλής θεραπευτικός χώρος, όπου θα μπορεί ο θεραπευόμενος να εκφραστεί ελεύθερα και να νιώσει υποστήριξη.Με ενσυναίσθηση και σεβασμό, θα είναι δίπλα σας σε κάθε βήμα, βοηθώντας να διαχειριστείτε τις προκλήσεις που αντιμετωπίζετε.Πιστεύει ακράδαντα στη δύναμη της συνεργασίας και της ουσιαστικής σύνδεσης που χτίζεται κατά τη διάρκεια της θεραπείας. Στόχος της είναι να λειτουργεί σαν μια ομάδα με τον θεραπευόμενο, βασισμένη στην εμπιστοσύνη και τη δημιουργία μιας ισχυρής θεραπευτικής σχέσης.

Μαζί μπορούμε να δουλέψουμε πάνω σε:

• Κρίσεις άγχους ή πανικού
• Σωματοποιημένο στρες και ψυχοσωματικά συμπτώματα
• Προβλήματα ύπνου και αϋπνία
• Δυσκολίες στις σχέσεις, χωρισμό ή διαζύγιο
• Burnout – Εργασιακή εξουθένωση
• Χαμηλή αυτοπεποίθηση 
• Αντιμετώπιση θλίψης, απώλειας ή πένθους
• Αντιμετώπιση αγχωτικών αλλαγών και μεταβάσεων στη ζωή

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.

Konstantoudaki Eleni BA, BSc, MSc is a certified Psychologist - Psychotherapist with a private practice located in the center of Glyfada. She holds degrees in psychology from the American College of Greece Deree, the University of East London, and a master's degree in Clinical Psychology from the University of Essex. Additionally, she completed a four-year postgraduate training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy leading to a certification from the European Association for Behavioural and Cognitive Therapies (EABCT). She has experience from the Prevention Center of the Municipality of Glyfada and the Attica Psychiatric Hospital Dromokaiteio in the Day Hospital and the Syngrou acute short-stay unit. For over 5 years, she has volunteered with the organization The Smile of the Child in the "Care of Children in Hospitals" initiative at the “Agia Sofia” Children's Hospital and the “Panagiotis & Aggeliki Kyriakou” Children's Hospital, supporting children temporarily accommodated under prosecutorial order due to serious social issues (abuse, neglect, exposure to danger). Since 2009, she has also collaborated with the Nutrition Support center. In her practice, she handles cases spanning the full spectrum of psychology, including anxiety disorders, mood disorders, personality disorders, grief management, self-esteem issues, interpersonal relationships, among others. Finally, she attends numerous scientific seminars and postgraduate trainings to maintain up-to-date knowledge of the latest research findings in the field of psychology, participates in conferences, and is a member of the British Psychological Society (BPS).

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.

Dermati Anastasia is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist and maintains a private practice in Glyfada with a Professional Practice License from the Prefecture of Attica. Her practice handles cases across the entire spectrum of psychology, with specialization in anxiety management, panic attacks in couples counseling, psychological trauma management using the EMDR method, Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT), enhancement of self-confidence and self-esteem in adults and adolescents, and counseling on sports psychology issues (athletes - champions). She also holds a lecturer position at London Metropolitan University in the UK, through City Unity College in Athens, in the Master's program of Sports Psychology. She holds a BSc degree in Psychology and an MSc in Health Psychology from Cardiff Metropolitan University in the UK. She is a doctoral candidate at the School of Public Health at the University of West Attica. Additionally, she holds a BSc degree in Physical Education and Sport from Salem State University in the United States, and a master's degree in Adapted Physical Education from the University of Macedonia and Thrace. Her training includes certification in the therapeutic method Shadow Effect from the Ford Institute in the United States. Furthermore, Ms. Dermati is a research associate at the University of West Attica in the Department of Public Health Policies and a member of the BPS (British Psychological Society) of the UK.

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.

The INTERNUS counseling and psychotherapy center, led by clinical psychologist Mr. Kargakis Emmanouil - Internus, maintains offices in Heraklion, Rethymno, Chania, and Athens, offering a wide range of services concerning treatment, rehabilitation, prevention, and promotion of mental health, primarily based on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). Mr. Kargakis, a graduate of the Department of Psychology at Aristotle University of Thessaloniki with postgraduate studies in Clinical and Counseling Psychology at La Salle University of Philadelphia, and his experienced associates, supported by a modern and continuous framework of supervision, training, and professional development through attendance at national and international psychology conferences, ensure the provision of the most advanced mental health services. Over the years, our center has developed activities and collaborations with various organizations such as SOS Children's Villages, O.E.V.E.N.H, O.E.V.E.N.X, secondary education tutoring centers, schools of various levels, sports clubs, educational seminars for the general public, appearances on television and radio programs, and contributions to local blogs. Sessions are conducted by appointment either in person or online.