Health professionals for Anxiety and Stress near Kato Patisia

Maria Galani is a Psychologist who maintains a private practice in Patissia. She is a graduate of the Psychology Department of the University of Wales and holds a master's degree in Child Development from the University of London. Additionally, she possesses a specialization certificate in Systemic and Family Therapy from the Laboratory of Human Relations Investigation (Dr. Harris Katakis). She has completed a program in Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy (EFT), as well as a training program in the Systemic approach at the Family Therapy Center (MA, Alia Samara). Furthermore, she holds a certificate of attendance from a training program in Vocational Counseling (ISON Psychometrica). She has completed an internship involving the application of group and individual counseling, theoretical and practical knowledge of psychometric tests, within a preadolescent and adolescent creative activity group with a therapeutic character, at the Family Therapy Center and the Family Care Center of the Municipality of Nea Ionia. Additionally, she has attended numerous seminars aimed at her continuing education in her field and has participated in authoring books. Finally, she is a member of the Hellenic Psychological Society, the European Family Therapy Association, the Hellenic Society of Systemic Therapy, and the British Psychological Society.

Kourkouli Nelli is a graduate psychologist from the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and has a 4-year specialization in systemic-group psychotherapy from the Laboratory for the Investigation of Human Relations, which is certified by the EFTA (European Family Therapy Association).

With over 15 years of experience in psychotherapeutic practice, she has worked both privately and in mental health agencies and structures with numerous adults, providing individual psychotherapy sessions. For the past 12 years, she has been working in the Social Service at local government, offering psychological support.

Currently, in her private practice, she provides specialized services in individual counseling, family group psychotherapy, couples therapy, and family therapy. She addresses individuals facing problems with their intimate and/or family relationships, difficulties in managing their emotions, as well as those who wish to gain better self-understanding.

Particular emphasis is placed on confidentiality, safety, and freedom of expression within the therapeutic framework. Through the psychotherapeutic process, the aim is for the client, through the mutual relationship with the therapist, to gain awareness of the dynamics of their personal relationships, recognize their uniqueness, discover their personal strength, and evolve.

She continuously participates actively in scientific conferences and seminars, aiming for ongoing professional development.

She is a member of the Hellenic Psychological Society.

Tragara Elena is a Psychologist and a certified Gestalt Psychotherapist, maintaining a private practice in Ano Patisia. She is a graduate of the Department of Psychology at Panteion University and has been trained in the Gestalt therapeutic approach at the Psychotherapy and Training Center "Gestalt Foundation." As part of her studies, she completed her internship at the 251st General Air Force Hospital, as well as at the Clinical and Research Department of the Institut Curie in Paris, France. Additionally, she has received training in Clinical Psychopathology at Aeginiteio Hospital through the "Panagiotis Oulis" program. Throughout her professional career, she has worked as a Psychologist at the Rehabilitation and Recovery Center "Blocks Rehab Philoktitis," where she collaborated with individuals suffering from chronic conditions, as well as patients requiring psychological support during their rehabilitation and recovery following sudden health issues. Her objective is to create a safe space for individuals seeking to deeply understand themselves and evolve the way they relate to others. Within her practice, Ground Psychotherapy, a multipurpose psychotherapy space operates, founded on the principles of human care and empathy towards people's needs. It is a supportive environment that simultaneously provides the appropriate ground for the emergence of sensations, thoughts, emotions, and needs. Mental health services offered include individual and group psychotherapy, couples therapy, and counseling.

Talamagka Natalia is a Psychologist - Art Psychotherapist and maintains a private practice in Ano Patisia. She specializes in psychotherapeutic support through art and in the psychological empowerment of vulnerable populations.

She has extensive experience in Greece and the United Kingdom, working in both individual and group therapy. She holds a Psychology degree from Middlesex University and two postgraduate degrees: one in Art Psychotherapy from the University of Hertfordshire and another in Fine Art & Social Practice from Middlesex University. Currently, she is attending the Existential–Systemic Psychotherapy training program at the "Antistixi" Center, further enriching her therapeutic approach.

Throughout her professional career, she has worked as a psychologist and art psychotherapist in various settings, such as the NGO IASIS (IASIS at Centro & Hypatia), the intervention unit for ASD Atypical, and the specialized therapy center Logos & Learning. In the United Kingdom, she collaborated with Solace Women’s Aid, providing psychotherapy to women who have experienced gender-based violence, as well as with organizations such as East London NHS Foundation Trust and Place2Be, offering support to adults, children, and adolescents. Early on, she also worked privately as an adult psychologist, focusing on emotional understanding, creative expression, and the therapeutic use of art. She is a member of the British Association of Art Therapists (BAAT) and remains active in areas such as identity formation understanding and the connection between artistic practice and mental health care.

Zikou Aggeliki - Maria is a Psychologist who maintains a private practice in Galatsi. She holds a degree from the Department of Psychology at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and specializes in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. She has acquired professional experience in hospitals and centers where she has worked, such as the Attica Psychiatric Hospital "Dromokaiteio," the Psychiatric Department of Sismanoglio Hospital, the National Center for Social Solidarity, as well as the National Social Help Line and the National Child Protection Line. Additionally, she continually updates her expertise in the field by attending conferences in Greece and abroad and has participated in research related to mental health organized by the University of Athens and the Research University Institute of Mental Health. Finally, she is a member of the Hellenic Psychological Society.

Papamargariti Vasiliki is a Psychologist - Systemic Psychotherapist and maintains a private practice in Kypseli. She holds a degree in Psychology from the University of Crete, followed by postgraduate studies in "Liaison Psychiatry: Integrated Care of Physical and Mental Health" at the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens (NKUA), in "Clinical Interventions in Addictions" at the University of Crete, as well as in "Special Education and Training" at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. Concurrently, she gained valuable experience in the field of mental health by working in significant institutions as a Psychologist, such as the Therapy Center for Dependent Individuals (KETHEA), in the Dual Diagnosis Unit, and in Counseling for Parents and Adolescents, having collaborated with a Youth Counseling Station for several years. Currently, she also works in Secondary Education alongside her private practice. The specialist is also certified in Systemic Psychotherapy - Family Therapy, having received the relevant certification from the Systemic Center for Training and Psychological Support (S.K.E.PSY), and in Couple Therapy (Institute for Training and Research in Systemic Psychotherapy).

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Vryoni Ilektra is a Child Psychologist with a private practice in Athens. She studied Psychology at Panteion University, followed by Child Development in the Department of Psychology at the University of Central Lancashire, and completed her studies with postgraduate training in Developmental Psychopathology at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. She is a Systemic Psychotherapist and conducts family psychotherapy sessions. In recent years, she has worked as a Psychologist in Special Therapy Centers. Additionally, she has extensive experience in anxiety disorders, emotional disorders, as well as parental counseling.