Health professionals for Αυτισμό in Athens

Xrysolora Artemis Kai Synergates is a Child Psychologist who maintains a private practice in Syros. She holds a degree from the Open University Milton Keynes in the United Kingdom and has completed postgraduate training in Art Therapy "Behavior Analysis - Therapy through Art," postgraduate training in Play Therapy "Sensory & Messy Play," as well as postgraduate studies in "Child and Youth Studies" at University West in Sweden. In her private practice, she handles a wide range of cases covering the entire spectrum of her specialty, always focusing on providing the best possible service tailored to the individualized needs of each person she treats.

Christina Koulourioti is a Psychologist – Psychotherapist providing both in-person and online sessions. She holds a professional practice license.

She is a graduate of the Department of Psychology at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and holds a master's degree in Clinical Psychology and Counseling from the University of Derby.

She has extensive experience in adult and adolescent psychotherapy, as well as parental counseling. She collaborates with the Institute of Behavioral Research and Therapy and participates in online psychotherapy platforms.

Previously, she has worked as a school psychologist at Geitona Private Schools and has provided services at the psychiatric clinic "Agios Georgios".

She has been trained in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) by the Society of Cognitive Behavioral Studies and continues her specialization in Cognitive Behavioral Psychotherapy for Children and Adolescents offered by the same society.

Additionally, she has studied Cognitive Behavioral Clinical Hypnotherapy at the Center for Applied Psychotherapy, enhancing her therapeutic work with modern, specialized techniques.

She is distinguished by deep empathy, respect, and genuine presence, creating a space where every individual can express themselves freely and feel heard and understood.

Dr. Thelouras Nikolaos is a Child Psychologist who maintains a private practice in Ano Ilioupoli, where he provides mental health services with professionalism and consistency. He graduated from Cardiff Metropolitan University in the United Kingdom with a primary degree in Psychology. His academic career continued at the postgraduate level at Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, in the Medical Department, where he completed his studies in Forensic Psychiatry and Forensic Medicine with distinction. He is a member of the teaching staff of the Psychology Department at IST College, which collaborates with Swansea University, actively contributing to the development of new skills and knowledge. His clinical training is enriched by specialized postgraduate education in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy through the International Psychotherapy Center "ALYPIA," recognized by the British organization ACCPH (Accredited Psychotherapists – Level 7). Furthermore, he has received certified training in the use of the psychometric tool MMPI-2 through ISON Psychometrica. In clinical practice, Dr. Thelouras has extensive experience working with both adults and children and adolescents. He addresses a variety of psychopathological difficulties, with a primary focus on anxiety and depression, while concurrently working in private facilities with children and adolescents presenting developmental disorders, ADHD, and other behavioral difficulties. His scientific training, professional experience, and continuous education make him a comprehensive professional in the field of mental health.

Angeliki Xatzimanoli, MSc is a Psychologist, certified Psychotherapist, and maintains a private practice in Ilisia. She holds a degree from the Department of Psychology at the University of Central Lancashire and graduated from the Department of Social Policy at Panteion University. Additionally, she has a master's degree in "Addiction Treatment - Addictology" from the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, in collaboration with the Medical School of Athens. Currently, she is training in "Systemic Psychotherapy and Counseling" at the Center for Systemic Study and Therapy of Athens (Ke.S.Me.Th.). Throughout her career, she has volunteered with the Non-Governmental Organizations "ActionAid Hellas" and the International Cybersecurity Institute (CSI). She served as a Psychologist for the NGO "The Home Project" and collaborates as an external associate with the Center for Special Therapies "Oikogeneia." She also writes voluntarily for the website ''efiveia.gr,'' focusing on family and its connection and collaboration with the online therapy platform Terappin. She has been trained in the application of the Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy protocol (TF-CBT). She provides psychological support to children, adolescents, and adults. It is noteworthy that she participated in authoring the European program "TRACeD," within the framework of actions for the awareness and prevention of online gender-based violence. In her private practice, she undertakes the assessment, monitoring, and psychotherapeutic treatment of various psychological difficulties, such as anxiety disorders, depressive episodes, adjustment disorders, personality disorders, as well as issues related to interpersonal relationships and self-esteem.

Papadopoulou Marilena - Speech Lab is a Speech Therapist and operates the private Speech Therapy and Special Treatments Center, "Speech Lab," located in Pangrati and Vyronas. Papadopoulou Marilena holds a degree in Speech Therapy from Queen Margaret University, Scotland, and is the holder of the “Advanced Professional Certificate in Diagnosis and Intervention of Specific Learning Difficulties” from the Scottish Qualifications Authority. Additionally, she has received further training in Alternative Communication Systems (PECS, TEACCH). She is an external collaborator of the nursery-kindergarten “Iliokhamogelo” and a former scientific associate at special therapy centers and day centers. Finally, she regularly attends numerous seminars in the field of speech therapy as part of her ongoing professional development.

Το Διεπιστημονικό Κέντρο για την Αξιολόγηση και Αποκατάσταση των Διαταραχών Επικοινωνίας, Σίτισης και Κατάποσης (ICARE-SLP Υπηρεσίες Λογοπαθολογίας) της Δρ. Ιωάννας Μαλατρά (PhD Columbia University, USA) παρέχει υπηρεσίες λογοπαθολογίας με εξειδίκευση στις διαταραχές σίτισης, κατάποσης και φωνής σε ενήλικες και παιδιά. Στο Κέντρο ICARE-SLP παρέχονται, για πρώτη φορά στην Ελλάδα, εξειδικευμένες υπηρεσίες υψηλού επιπέδου για ασθενείς με δυσφαγία και δυσφωνία. Βρίσκεται στο κέντρο της Αθήνας και είναι εύκολα προσβάσιμο με αυτοκίνητο ή τα ΜΜΜ. Δυνατότητα παροχής υπηρεσιών μέσω τηλεδιάσκεψης για ασθενείς εκτός Αθηνών.

Η Δρ. Μαλατρά Ιωάννα είναι Λογοπαθολόγος, με πολυετή εκεπαίδευση στις Η.Π.Α., εξειδικευμένη στις διαταραχές φωνής, σίτισης και κατάποσης. Κατέχει δύο μεταπτυχιακούς τίτλους (Master of Science in Speech – Language Pathology, Master of Philosophy in Speech-Language Pathology) και διδακτορικό (Ph.D in Speech-Language Pathology) από το Columbia University των Η.Π.Α. Έχει εκτεταμένη κλινική, ερευνητική και ακαδημαϊκή εμπειρία, τόσο στην Ελλάδα, όσο και στις Η.Π.Α. Ειδικεύτηκε σε κορυφαία νοσοκομεία, συμπεριλαμβανομένων των New York Presbyterian/Columbia University Medical Center, Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Boston University Medical Center. Έχει συμμετάσχει σε πλήθος ερευνητικά προγράμματα στο Columbia University, ενώ έχει διατελέσει ερευνητική συνεργάτιδα στη Νευρολογική Κλινική του Α.Π.Θ. Έχει διδάξει στο Columbia University, στο Πανεπιστήμιο Πατρών, στο ΤΕΙ Δυτικής Ελλάδας, στο Mediterranean College (συνεργασία με το Manchester Metropolitan University) και στο Metropolitan College (συνεργασία με το Queen Margaret University). Είναι μέλος της ελληνικής ομάδας αναφοράς του IDDSI, καθώς και πολλών επιστημονικών συλλόγων.

The Center for Special Therapies Development of Speech and Work is located in Kaisariani, with the Special Educator Kentro Eidikon Therapeion Anaptyksi Logou Kai Ergou as its scientific director. The Center for Special Therapies is staffed by highly qualified therapists with many years of experience, covering a wide range for a more effective approach and treatment of each patient. Specifically, there is a Speech Therapist, Psychologist, Special Educator, and Occupational Therapist providing individualized therapeutic programs tailored to the needs of each person, respecting their personality and unique characteristics. Some of the services offered at the Center for Special Therapies Development of Speech and Work include the treatment of articulation and phonological disorders, the management of learning difficulties, autism, ADHD, as well as psychological support and counseling for children and adolescents.

Psychiatrist - Systemic & Family Psychotherapist

He maintains a private practice in Koukaki providing psychiatric services, individual adult psychotherapy, as well as family and couple therapy with a systemic approach.

He graduated from the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens (2015). Following successful participation in the Spanish medical specialty exams (MIR), he completed his residency at the Psychiatry Clinic of the University Hospital La Paz in Madrid.

After completing his specialty, he was offered a Consultant position at the same hospital. He served as the Scientific Director of the Mental Health Center Colmenar Viejo, affiliated with Hospital Universitario La Paz, where he established and developed a family intervention program as well as therapeutic patient groups.

During his professional career in Spain, he also acquired significant clinical experience in Child Psychiatry and, following examinations, obtained recognition of the corresponding specialty title according to the Spanish healthcare system.

Concurrently, he completed a four-year training in Systemic and Family Therapy at the recognized training center Centro de Terapia Familiar Zurbano, certified by FEATF, with active participation in workshops and scientific conferences.

In the private sector, he collaborates with the Tranquilamente clinic in central Madrid as a Psychiatrist - Psychotherapist.

He has specialization and extensive experience in addiction treatment, having served as the responsible Psychiatrist at the Detoxification and Addiction Center - Centro Árbor.

He is fluent in Greek, Spanish, and English. His goal is to provide personalized, scientifically grounded, and humane care, respecting the needs of each patient.

Dimitris Stogioglou is a Psychiatrist who maintains a private practice in Mavili Square. He graduated from the Medical School of Aristotle University of Thessaloniki and specialized in the Psychiatric Clinic of the 251 General Air Force Hospital and the General Hospital of Athens "G. Gennimatas." Additionally, he pursued postgraduate studies in the USA in San Antonio, Texas. He has gained extensive experience at the Neuro-Psychiatric Center "Galini," as well as in Care Facilities for People with Disabilities, and has completed numerous educational seminars with a psychodynamic orientation. Currently, he works as a Consultant at the Psychiatric Clinic of the 251 General Air Force Hospital and serves as the Scientific Director at the Day Care Center "Good Samaritan" and the Special Persons Center "Joy." Finally, he is a Collaborator of the Medical Services Network "Marathon."

Το Theraplayce Institute αποτελεί ένα γραφείο με εξωτερικούς συνεργάτες. Στελεχώνεται από αξιόλογους επαγγελματίες ψυχικής υγείας με πολυετή εμπειρία στο χώρο, παιδοψυχιάτρους (εξωτερικούς συνεργάτες), ψυχιάτρους (εξωτερικούς συνεργάτες), ψυχολόγους, παιδοψυχολόγους, λογοθεραπευτές, εργοθεραπευτές και ειδικούς παιδαγωγούς.

Επιστημονικά υπεύθυνη είναι η Ζούπα Αικατερίνη, Ψυχολόγος με μεταπτυχιακή εξειδίκευση στα παιδιά και τους εφήβους. Είναι αριστούχος απόφοιτη του τμήματος Ψυχολογίας του Παντείου Πανεπιστημίου Κοινωνικών και Πολιτικών Επιστημών με μεταπτυχιακές σπουδές στην «Ψυχική Υγεία και Ψυχιατρική παιδιών και εφήβων» στην Ιατρική Σχολή του Εθνικού και Καποδιστριακού Πανεπιστημίου Αθηνών, όπου εξειδικεύτηκε στην ψυχική υγεία παιδιών και εφήβων τόσο σε ερευνητικό όσο και σε κλινικό επίπεδο. Παράλληλα, εκπαιδεύεται από το 2019 στον ευρωπαϊκά αναγνωρισμένο και πιστοποιημένο φορέα εκπαίδευσης επαγγελματιών ψυχικής υγείας «Εργαστήριο Διερεύνησης Ανθρώπινων Σχέσεων» στη Συνθετική Συστημική Ψυχοθεραπεία. Επιπρόσθετα, στα πλαίσια συνεχούς ενημέρωσης και κατάρτισης στον κλάδο της Ψυχολογίας αλλά και της Ψυχοθεραπείας έχει εκπαιδευτεί σε μια σειρά από διαφορετικές θεραπευτικές προσεγγίσεις, όπως η Γνωσιακή Συμπεριφορική Θεραπεία (CBT), η Διαχείριση του διαζυγίου σε γονείς και παιδιά, και η ψυχοθεραπεία Κοινωνικής και Συναισθηματικής ανάπτυξης (ΚΣΑ).

H Eυγενία Ζησιάδου, είναι η υπεύθυνη του τμήματος Λογοθεραπείας στο Theraplayce institute. Είναι απόφοιτη του Τμήματος Λογοθεραπείας του Α.Τ.Ε.Ι. Πατρών και κάτοχος Μεταπτυχιακού Τίτλου Σπουδών στην Ειδική Αγωγή. Εργάζεται ενεργά στο χώρο της παιδιατρικής λογοθεραπείας από το 2016, με πολυετή εμπειρία σε ΜΚΟ, σχολεία και ιδιωτικά πλαίσια. Διαθέτει πολυετή εμπειρία στην υποστήριξη παιδιών με ειδικές εκπαιδευτικές ανάγκες μέσω εξατομικευμένων προγραμμάτων παρέμβασης καθώς και στην ψυχοεκπαίδευση γονέων. Κατά τη διάρκεια των σπουδών της πραγματοποίησε έρευνα σχετικά με τη γλωσσική ανάπτυξη παιδιών με διαταραχές αυτιστικού φάσματος, καθώς και με τις διαταραχές λόγου σε παιδιά προσχολικής ηλικίας. Τα τελευταία χρόνια παρέχει ατομικές εποπτείες σε λογοθεραπευτές, συμβάλλοντας στην επαγγελματική τους εξέλιξη και στην ενίσχυση της κλινικής τους πρακτικής. Έχει εκπαιδευτεί εκτενώς στις διαταραχές σίτισης (Feeding Therapy – A Sensory-Motor Approach, SOS Approach to Feeding, The Get Permission Approach, Στρατηγικές και Κλινικές Εφαρμογές για Αποτελεσματική Παρέμβαση σε Διαταραχές Σίτισης από την παιδική ηλικία έως την εφηβεία), σε διαταραχές αυτιστικού φάσματος (Social Stories Autism, TEACCH), καθώς και στην εναλλακτική και επαυξητική επικοινωνία AAC (MAKATON, GRID). Επιπλέον, έχει παρακολουθήσει πληθώρα σεμιναρίων σχετικά με γλωσσικές και αρθρωτικές δυσκολίες, Oral Placement Therapy, Αναπτυξιακό Προφίλ Κοινωνικής Επικοινωνίας, Εντατική Αλληλεπίδραση, καθώς και εκπαίδευση στο Πρωτόκολλο Λογοπεδικής Αξιολόγησης Σχολικής Ηλικίας (ΠΛΑΣΗ). Παράλληλα, συμμετέχει συστηματικά σε εποπτικούς κύκλους, ατομικές εποπτείες και συνέδρια με στόχο τη συνεχή επιστημονική και κλινική της εξέλιξη.

The Special Therapy Center "Speech Ability", located in Neo Irakleio, provides services in speech therapy, occupational therapy, special education, psychological support and parent counseling, as well as play therapy, under the Scientific direction of Speech Therapist Kentro Eidikon Therapeion Speech Ability - Venizelea Maria. She studied Speech Therapy at the School of Health Sciences of the Technological Educational Institute of Patras and specialized in "Special Education and Upbringing in Neurodevelopmental and Sensory Disorders" at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. She also holds pedagogical training from the School of Education Sciences of the Pedagogical Department of the University of Crete. She is specialized in the “SOS Approach to Feeding” method, aimed at assisting individuals with feeding selectivity. She has served as an External Collaborator at the "Agia Sofia" University Children's Hospital in the Child Psychiatry Clinic, the Audiology Department, and the Autism team. Furthermore, she has participated in numerous conferences and seminars as part of her ongoing professional development, and during her ten-year career, she has worked in many special therapy centers.

Aleksandra Krasari is a Child Psychologist, Parent Counselor, and conducts online sessions. She holds a degree from the Department of Psychology at Suffolk University and a master's degree in Play Therapy from Roehampton University.

She has worked in Special Therapy Centers in Greece, as well as providing parallel support to children with learning difficulties and other developmental challenges both in Greece and abroad. 

Additionally, she has worked as a Play Therapist in schools in the United Kingdom, as well as a Hippotherapist at the Scientific Society of Therapeutic Riding & Hippotherapy of Greece.

Furthermore, she has previously conducted forensic psychological evaluations in specific cases. To date, she continues her professional career as a Child Psychologist - Play Therapist - Parent Counselor at the Special Therapy Center "Helios".

Η Βασιλική Καλέμη είναι Λογοθεραπεύτρια (BSc Speech and Language Therapy) Queen Margaret University (Ηνωμένο Βασίλειο) και παρέχει εξατομικευμένες υπηρεσίες αξιολόγησης και θεραπευτικής παρέμβασης σε παιδιά με στόχο τη βελτίωση της επικοινωνίας, του λόγου, της ομιλίας και της ποιότητας ζωής.

Αναλαμβάνει την αξιολόγηση, διάγνωση και θεραπευτική παρέμβαση σε παιδιά με διαταραχές λόγου και ομιλίας, όπως φωνολογικές και αρθρωτικές διαταραχές, διαταραχές ροής της ομιλίας (τραυλισμός), καθώς και μαθησιακές δυσκολίες. Παρέχει επίσης εξατομικευμένη υποστήριξη σε παιδιά με νευροαναπτυξιακές διαταραχές, με στόχο την ενίσχυση της επικοινωνίας, της γλωσσικής ανάπτυξης και της συνολικής λειτουργικότητάς τους.

Η θεραπευτική της προσέγγιση βασίζεται στις σύγχρονες επιστημονικές κατευθυντήριες οδηγίες και προσαρμόζεται στις ανάγκες κάθε θεραπευόμενου. Δίνει ιδιαίτερη έμφαση στη δημιουργία σχέσης εμπιστοσύνης με το παιδί και την οικογένεια, στη συνεργασία με τους γονείς και τους υπόλοιπους επαγγελματίες υγείας, καθώς και στη θέσπιση ρεαλιστικών και μετρήσιμων θεραπευτικών στόχων.

Συνεργάζεται με Ψυχολόγο και Εργοθεραπευτή για την άμεση και εξατομικευμένη παρέμβαση σε όλα τα παιδιά, παρέχοντας με τους συνεργάτες της παράλληλα λογοθεραπεία, εργοθεραπεία και συμβουλευτική γονέων και παιδιών.

Στόχος της είναι κάθε θεραπευόμενος να αναπτύξει στο μέγιστο τις επικοινωνιακές δεξιότητες του ατόμου, μέσα σε ένα ασφαλές, υποστηρικτικό και ευχάριστο θεραπευτικό περιβάλλον, όπου η εξατομικευμένη φροντίδα αποτελεί προτεραιότητα.

Melpomeni Perdikari is a Clinical Psychologist MSc - CBT Psychotherapist and maintains a private practice in the center of Athens, in Omonia. She holds a degree in Psychology from the University of East London, UK, and a Master of Science (MSc) in Clinical Psychology from the same university. Additionally, she is a trained Cognitive Behavioral Therapist from the Center for Applied Psychotherapy and Counseling - Lifelong Learning Center. Beyond her private practice, the specialist works as a Clinical Psychologist - Scientific Supervisor at a residential facility for individuals with autism. Finally, Ms. Perdikari is a member of the British Psychological Society (BPS).

Elli Tasia Kentro Logotherapeias Ergotherapeias Kai Psyxotherapeias Paidion Kai Enilikon - Dromoi Epikoinonias is a Speech Therapist who maintains her therapeutic practice in Kypseli, which offers a full range of specialties including speech therapy, occupational therapy, psychoeducational programs, psychotherapy, and social skills groups. She holds a Bachelor's degree from Queen Margaret University and has received further training in Acquired Neurological Disorders. She has attended numerous postgraduate seminars as well as the postgraduate program "Feeding Therapy SOS Approach Feeding" from the Interdisciplinary Center of Epirus. Additionally, she has completed other trainings such as Intensive Interaction, Makaton, TEACCH, feeding therapy, among others. She possesses extensive professional experience with children and adults and specializes in voice therapy through IVT training.