Health professionals with experience in Αυτισμό in Attica

Goumpiou Virginia Msc is a Clinical Psychologist and Systemic Psychotherapist of the Synthetic Model, maintaining a private practice in Keratsini. She holds a degree in Psychology from the Metropolitan College and subsequently completed a Master's degree in Clinical and Community Psychology at the Metropolitan College. Her private practice offers individual, family, couples counseling, and group therapy sessions. Additionally, the specialist is a court-appointed expert and specialist consultant, providing technical reports for courts. The private practice offers expert assessments and evaluations using the most advanced tools for various purposes, such as courts, benefit committees for children and adults, etc.

Tsoni Sevasti is a Psychologist (MSc) – Systemic Psychotherapist and maintains a private practice in the Gyzi area, where she provides psychotherapy sessions to children, adolescents, adults, and families. She graduated from the Department of Psychology at the University of Crete and holds a postgraduate degree (MSc) in Child and Adolescent Mental Health from the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. She is trained in Systemic Psychotherapy and has further specialized in the treatment of sexual disorders, having completed numerous continuing education programs. Her professional experience is extensive and includes work in various therapeutic and educational settings. She has offered individual and group psychotherapeutic support to populations with complex psychosocial needs, such as refugees, unaccompanied minors, and families in crisis, through humanitarian organizations such as PRAKSIS, MERIMNA, and the International Organization for Migration. Additionally, she has served as a school psychologist within initiatives of the Ministry of Education and has collaborated with Child and Adolescent Development Centers. She has presented scientific papers at national and international conferences and has delivered lectures and seminars in schools, teaching associations, and mental health facilities. Centered on scientific evidence, empathy, and respect for the uniqueness of each individual, she approaches therapeutic work through a holistic and experiential lens, enhancing the psychological resilience of her clients.

The Kentro Eidikon Therapeion Epi Paidos in Alimos envisions supporting children with difficulties and their families who need assistance during this period of their lives, provided by a qualified professional with expertise and genuine interest in the optimal and accelerated progress of the child. The center conducts assessments and therapeutic sessions by Speech Therapists, Occupational Therapists, and Child Psychologists. Sessions of special education and school support are also provided. Parents receive support through counseling sessions. Its multidisciplinary team is supervised by Kassimi Penny, a Speech Therapist specialized in ADHD and Developmental Disorders. She studied Speech Therapy at the School of Health Sciences of the Technological Educational Institute of Patras and holds a diploma from the Higher School of Pedagogical and Technological Education (ASPETE), with a professional license and work experience since 2009. She specializes in speech and language delays, phonological disorders, attention deficit and hyperactivity, apraxia, developmental disorders, as well as learning difficulties. The individualized therapeutic programs, tailored to the needs of each child with respect to their personality and particularities, aim primarily at improving the quality of life of the child and the family.

Kouroumpli Aikaterini is a Child Psychologist and the scientific director of the Center for Special Therapies "Metagnosi" in Kallithea. She holds a Psychology degree from London Metropolitan University and a master's degree in Child Psychology from the University of Central Lancashire. She attended an educational program on Contemporary Issues in Child Psychiatry at the child psychiatry department of the General Children's Hospital. She received training in the Management of Emotional Psychological Trauma in the Psychology department, as well as in Special Education, Learning Difficulties, and Dyslexia at the Department of Special Education of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. She worked as a volunteer psychologist with the association "Together for the Child" and provided parallel support at the 19th Kindergarten of Kallithea. Additionally, she worked as a child psychologist at the Pedagogical Center for Mental Health and Learning Difficulties and participated in seminars as part of her ongoing professional development. Finally, she manages cases across the entire spectrum of child psychology, with a specialization in anxiety disorders, emotional disorders, and pervasive developmental disorders.

Mparmpakou Katerina is a Psychotherapist - Group Analyst and maintains a private practice in Peristeri. She holds a degree in Psychology from Derre College and subsequently pursued postgraduate studies in the UK specializing in Clinical Psychology, Counseling Psychology, and Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), in which she holds expertise. Since then, she has attended numerous conferences and seminars both in Greece and abroad to ensure continuous professional development and education in her field. Her excellent counseling, communication, and skills have been developed through personal experience in various and particularly demanding environments throughout her extensive career. Finally, as a Mental Health Counselor, she is driven by an inherent motivation to help those in need of assistance and support.

Daktylidi Flora, MSc, is a Clinical Psychologist - Child Psychologist who maintains a private practice in Marousi, providing psychotherapy and psychological support to adults, adolescents, and children, as well as parental counseling and couples therapy. Her goal is to create a safe and supportive environment where each individual can freely express themselves, gain deeper self-understanding, and develop their personal strengths.

She is a graduate of the undergraduate Psychology program and the postgraduate Clinical Psychology program at the European University Cyprus.

During her training, she gained significant clinical experience by completing her internship at the Refugee Department of the Red Cross, while also completing over 1000 hours of practical training at the Toxotis Foundation, which supports adults with intellectual disabilities, as well as at the Psychiatric Services of Cyprus.

Simultaneously, she continuously updates her knowledge through seminars and specializations in modern therapeutic approaches, such as couples therapy, aiming to provide comprehensive and scientifically validated mental health services.

She has also collaborated as a psychologist with businesses, supporting employees' mental well-being and professional development.

She believes that psychotherapy can be a vital tool for change and personal growth, helping individuals manage difficulties, strengthen their psychological resilience, and improve their quality of life.

The Kentro Meletis Kai Eidikon Therapeion Eksypni Anaptyksi consists of a specialized team of professionals providing psychological support for parents and children, as well as services in speech therapy, occupational therapy, and special education. Eksypni Anaptyksi has over 15 years of experience in the field of private education and therapy. The team's passion for children is the foundation and driving force that motivates them to continue delivering their services to the fullest extent of their capabilities. They remain constantly vigilant, updating their teaching methods and the implementation of the center’s therapeutic programs by following the most modern and validated standards.

Kalliopi Gkouma - Logotherapy and Special Education BSc, MSc is based in Nea Smyrni. The center's mission is to create a suitably equipped, warm, safe, and pleasant environment for children, adolescents, and their parents. As well-trained therapists in modern scientific methods and continuously educated in new scientific developments, they prevent, assess, and design individualized therapeutic programs with respect for each child and their family. Their tools include speech therapy, occupational therapy, sensory integration, specialized learning rehabilitation, play therapy, psychological support, and parental counseling. Their vision is to improve the quality of life for children and adolescents and to foster self-confidence, joy, and self-realization, as well as to provide informed and supportive assistance to parents and guardians through an honest, collaborative relationship aimed at empowering them. Building on the strengths of children and adolescents, they create scaffolds to overcome cognitive, learning, emotional, and behavioral challenges. Their tools include speech therapy, occupational therapy, sensory integration, specialized learning rehabilitation, play therapy, psychological support, and parental counseling. Gradually, activities such as music and movement therapy led by a music educator, theatrical play, and other creative group activities, characterized primarily by inclusivity, will be added.

Pantos Dimitris is a Psychologist who maintains a private practice in Nea Erythraia. He holds a degree in Psychology from the University of East London and a postgraduate degree in Clinical Psychology from the University of Central Lancashire. Additionally, he has been trained in Systemic Family Psychotherapy at the Systemic Center for Psychotherapy and Counseling SKEPSYS. In the past, he has worked as a Psychologist at the Genesis Athens Center and at the Multispace for People with Disabilities "Asterion Draseis," while continuing to offer his services online and at Pneuma. In his private practice, as well as online, he provides a wide range of services, respecting the unique needs of each patient.

Anna Maria Smyrnaiou is a Speech Therapist and the scientific director of the Speech Therapy & Special Education center "Prota Logia", located in Moschato since 2022. She graduated from the Franco-Hellenic school Jeanne D' Arc in 2007 and subsequently pursued her studies at the University of Western Greece in the Department of Speech Therapy. Upon completing her studies, she began working as a speech therapist in 2012. From 2014 to 2017, she was a member of the board of directors of the Association of Speech Pathologists and Speech Therapists of Greece. In 2018, she completed her postgraduate studies in Educational Psychology at the University of Nicosia. Simultaneously, she continued to train and expand her knowledge in her field according to her specific scientific interests. Some of the certifications she holds include ABA method, PECS, OPT, TEACCH, INTENSIVE INTERACTION, GESTALT LANGUAGE PROCESSING, among others. Additionally, she has attended numerous seminars covering ADHD, autism spectrum disorders, Early Intervention, as well as articulation and phonological disorders.

Η Δρ. Καρατζά Ιουλία είναι διακεκριμένη παιδοψυχίατρος με πολυετή εμπειρία στην ψυχική υγεία των παιδιών και των εφήβων. Έλαβε το πτυχίο Ιατρικής και ολοκλήρωσε την ειδικότητά της στην Παιδοψυχιατρική στο Νοσοκομείο Παίδων Πεντέλης. Κατά τη διάρκεια της καριέρας της, έχει συνεργαστεί με κορυφαία ιατρικά κέντρα και εκπαιδευτικά ιδρύματα, ενώ έχει συμμετάσχει σε πολυάριθμα συνέδρια και επιστημονικές δημοσιεύσεις στον τομέα της παιδοψυχιατρικής. Ειδικεύεται στην διάγνωση και θεραπεία ψυχικών διαταραχών σε παιδιά και εφήβους, όπως το άγχος, η κατάθλιψη, οι διαταραχές συμπεριφοράς, η διαταραχή ελλειμματικής προσοχής και υπερκινητικότητας (ΔΕΠΥ), και οι διαταραχές αυτιστικού φάσματος. Παράλληλα, είναι εξειδικευμένη στην παροχή συμβουλευτικής υποστήριξης σε οικογένειες και εκπαιδευτικούς, με στόχο τη βελτίωση της ψυχικής υγείας και της ευημερίας των παιδιών. Η Δρ. Ιουλία Καρατζά προσφέρει μια ευρεία γκάμα υπηρεσιών, προσαρμοσμένων στις ανάγκες κάθε παιδιού και οικογένειας. Οι βασικές υπηρεσίες που παρέχει περιλαμβάνουν: 1. Διάγνωση και Θεραπεία Ψυχικών Διαταραχών: • Εκτίμηση και διάγνωση ψυχικών διαταραχών •Διάγνωση ΔΕΠΥ, αυτισμός και δυσλεξία • Ανάπτυξη και εφαρμογή εξατομικευμένων θεραπευτικών πλάνων • Ψυχοθεραπεία και φαρμακευτική αγωγή 2. Συμβουλευτική Υποστήριξη: • Οικογενειακή συμβουλευτική για τη διαχείριση δύσκολων καταστάσεων • Συμβουλευτική για γονείς και εκπαιδευτικούς σχετικά με την ψυχική υγεία των παιδιών • Υποστήριξη σε θέματα σχολικής προσαρμογής και επίδοσης 3. Παρέμβαση σε Κρίσεις: • Άμεση παρέμβαση σε καταστάσεις κρίσης και επείγοντα περιστατικά • Διαχείριση αυτοκτονικού ιδεασμού και αυτοτραυματισμών • Υποστήριξη μετά από τραυματικά γεγονότα 4. Ομαδικές Θεραπείες: • Ομαδικές θεραπείες για την ανάπτυξη κοινωνικών δεξιοτήτων • Ομάδες υποστήριξης για παιδιά και εφήβους με παρόμοιες εμπειρίες 5. Εκπαιδευτικά Προγράμματα: • Εκπαιδευτικά σεμινάρια για γονείς και εκπαιδευτικούς • Προγράμματα πρόληψης και ευαισθητοποίησης σχετικά με την ψυχική υγεία Η Δρ Ιουλία δεσμεύεται να παρέχει υψηλής ποιότητας φροντίδα, με επίκεντρο τις ανάγκες του κάθε παιδιού. Η φροντίδα και η κατανόηση αποτελούν τις βασικές αρχές της προσέγγισής της, προκειμένου να διασφαλίσει την ψυχική υγεία και την ευημερία των νέων ασθενών της.

Mindtopia is an Interdisciplinary Center of Specialized Therapies and Skill Development for children, adolescents, and adults, where the progression and support of each individual are at the forefront. Occupational Therapy services are offered, focusing on the development and improvement of motor skills essential for the daily life and independence of children. Additionally, Psychological Support services are provided, aiming to promote the child's mental health as well as the expression and management of their emotions, along with Speech Therapy, a discipline that deals with disorders of speech, communication (verbal and non-verbal), voice, and swallowing. Furthermore, individualized educational programs are available for children with learning difficulties, supporting the development of social and emotional skills. The center also offers Early Intervention services, as early intervention targets the development of fundamental skills from a very young age, services centered on Art Therapy, Counseling, and Parent Education, which aims to empower each parent to assist their child in emotional maturation and gaining autonomy. Finally, Robotics is offered as an educational tool for teaching subjects related to STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics).