Psychologists for Anxiety and Stress in Varkiza

Vasileiou Eui is a Psychologist with a private practice in Varkiza. She is a graduate of the Department of Psychology at the University of Crete, holds a license to practice as a Psychologist, and has obtained a postgraduate degree in "Stress Management and Health Promotion" from the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. Additionally, she has specialized in Systemic Psychotherapy at the Center for the Exploration of Human Systems, Skills, and Interventions in Systemic Counseling, as well as in Group Therapy. Furthermore, she has been trained in the use of Vocational Guidance tests by Ison Psychometrica. Previously, she worked as an Associate at the Psychology Center "Psychodos," where she managed cases involving anxiety disorders and coordinated their psychiatric follow-up. Since 2008, she has been working as the Head of Public Relations and Human Resources and as a Psychologist, conducting both online and in-person sessions aimed at helping patients cope with stress, as well as sessions with couples, individual therapy, and therapy groups. Moreover, she has published numerous articles related to her field of expertise. Finally, she is a member of the Hellenic Psychological Society.

I am a Greek Clinical Psychologist (MSc) - Psychotherapist that has lived in Greece, Italy and Netherlands. During the last years, I have gained a diverse range of clinical experiences working with individuals and families with a variety of mental health and developmental conditions. I completed my BSc in Psychology at Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, followed by an MSc degree in Clinical Psychology at Utrecht University. To further my professional development, I am getting trained to become a Cognitive Behavioral Psychotherapist from the Greek Association for Cognitive and Behavioral Psychotherapies, which is accredited by the European Association for Behavioural and Cognitive Therapies (EABCT). During my Bachelor's Internship at Papanikolaou Psychiatric Hospital of Thessaloniki, I participated in group therapy sessions, consisted of individuals diagnosed with Schizophrenia, Bipolar disorder and other psychotic disorders. I also gained experience in family and couple therapy, utilizing the systemic approach. During my Master's Internship at the Psychiatric Facilities of the General Hospital of Corfu, I provided psychoeducational interventions to individuals diagnosed with Schizophrenia and to their families, as well as one-on-one psychotherapy sessions to individuals struggling with emotional issues. At the same time, I participated in group sessions with individuals hospitalized at the Detox Unit of the clinic, who were struggling with addiction issues. During my working experience at a Dyslexia Center, I provided counseling to parents, as well as I conducted individual sessions with children and adolescents diagnosed with ADHD, Autism, and other developmental disabilities. In addition, I promoted social skills learning through the use of board games, CBT techniques, role-playing, and various psychoeducational materials. My decision to pursue a career as a psychotherapist stems from a profound love for understanding the intricacies of the human soul. This profession brings me immense fulfillment as it allows me to help individuals feel heard, gain deep self-awareness, and piece together the complex puzzles of their lives. Through this process, I assist them in finding meaning and moving closer to a sense of wholeness.

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.

Stogiannou Ioanna BSc, MA is a licensed Psychologist (license no. 1131393), Psychotherapist (holder of the European Certificate of Psychotherapy ECP), and Supervisor, with a private practice in Glyfada. She holds a degree in Psychology from the University of Strasbourg. Additionally, she has a degree and a master's degree in Counseling and Psychotherapy (Middlesex University, London). She has completed a four-year postgraduate program in Integrative Psychotherapy (Athens Synthesis Center). She provides counseling and psychotherapy sessions to adults and adolescents. She coordinates parenting schools as well as personal development and self-awareness groups. Furthermore, she offers couple counseling and divorce management sessions. She has participated in numerous seminars and conferences on psychology and psychotherapy. She is intellectually curious, believes in the value of lifelong learning, and continually enriches her knowledge in the field of Psychology. She adheres to the Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct of the National Society of Psychotherapy of Greece, of which she is an active member. She applies an integrative treatment model with acceptance and respect for the needs and individual characteristics of each person.

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.

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.

Tsoumezi Lia is a Psychologist and Psychotherapist specializing in the Integrative approach, maintaining a private practice in Glyfada. She studied Psychology BSc (Hons) at the University of East London and holds a postgraduate specialization in Counselling & Psychotherapy (MA) in the Integrative approach from the University of East London. She has received two years of training at the Hellenic Institute of Orgonomy in the technique of Bioenergetic Body Psychotherapy and Character Analysis. She possesses extensive clinical experience, working as a Psychotherapist in the short-term psychotherapy unit of the Regional Development and Mental Health Society (E.P.A.PSY.) and has encountered a wide variety of cases. She provides counseling and psychotherapy sessions for adults and adolescents. She manages cases of stress, anxiety and mood disorders, with difficulties in interpersonal relationships, self-esteem, and coping with challenges arising from life changes. Finally, she helps individuals discover the potential of their creative forces through therapy, aimed at their personal development.

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

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.