Health professionals for Αυτογνωσία

Ο Πάλμος Τριστάνος (Τρίσταν) (ΒΑ, ΜSc) είναι Ψυχολόγος - Σύμβουλος ψυχικής υγείας Προσωποκεντρικής Προσέγγισης  και διατηρεί ιδιωτικό γραφείο στην Νέα Σμύρνη. Είναι κάτοχος προπτυχιακού (BΑ) στην Ψυχολογία από το Open University της Αγγλίας και μεταπτυχιακού τίτλου (MSc) στην Προσωποκεντρική Ψυχοθεραπεία από το University of Lancashire. Συνεργάζεται με προσωποκεντρική επόπτρια καθόλη την ενεργή επαγγελματική του πορεία. Με βάση την προσωποκεντρική προσέγγιση, το κάθε ένα άτομο από εμάς διαθέτει μέσα του το δυναμικό και την τάση για ανάπτυξη, θεραπεία και αυτοπραγμάτωση. Κατά συνέπεια, ως προσωποκεντρικός θεραπευτής αποποιείται τον παραδοσιακό ρόλο της αυθεντίας ή του δογματικού εμπειρογνώμονα που παρέχει κατευθυντήριες γραμμές και έτοιμες λύσεις. Αντίθετα, λειτουργεί ως ισότιμος αρωγός στη θεραπευτική διαδικασία, με κύριο μέλημα τη διαμόρφωση ενός ασφαλούς και υποστηρικτικού περιβάλλοντος, το οποίο διευκολύνει τον/την/το θεραπευόμενο να ανασύρει τις δικές του εσωτερικές απαντήσεις. Μέσω διαφόρων σεμιναρίων, οι εξειδικεύσεις του ειδικού βρίσκονται απάνω σε ζητήματα ταυτότητας φύλου και σεξουαλικού προσανατολισμού, και σε έμφυλα ζήτηματα ακολουθώντας φεμινιστικές προσεγγίσεις και θεωρίες. Έχει εργαστεί ως ψυχολόγος/συντονιστής με ομάδες ενδυνάμωσεις ΛΟΑΤΚΙ ατόμων σε συνεργασία με Μη Κυβερνητικές Οργανώσεις (StrongMe, QueerSpace). Επιπλέον, κατέχει επαγγελματική εμπειρία γύρω από ζητήματα όπως το άγχος, τη κατάθλιψη, την ΙΨΔ, το πένθος, την έμφυλη βία, τη χρήση ουσιών, τον εκφοβισμό, το τραύμα κ.α.

Ο Καλοβάδης Γιώργος είναι Ψυχολόγος - Ψυχοθεραπευτής - Ψυχοσεξολόγος και διατηρεί το ιδιωτικό του γραφείο στην Κυψέλη. Είναι κάτοχος πτυχίου Ψυχολογίας του Πανεπιστημίου Canterbury Christ Church, κάτοχος μεταπτυχιακού τίτλου σπουδών στην Ψυχοσεξουαλική Θεραπεία (Master of Science Psychosexual Therapy) του Πανεπιστημίου Central Lancashire, Ψυχοθεραπευτής του Athens Synthesis Center με τετραετής εκπαίδευση στην Συνθετική προσέγγιση ψυχοθεραπείας, κάτοχος του Ευρωπαϊκού Πιστοποιητικού Ψυχοθεραπείας ECP (European Certificate for Psychotherapy), κάτοχος άδειας ασκήσεως επαγγέλματος Ψυχολόγου για όλη την επικράτεια από την Περιφέρεια Αττικής καθώς και μέλος της Εθνικής Εταιρείας Ψυχοθεραπείας Ελλάδος (ΕΕΨΕ). H εμπειρία του αποκτήθηκε κατά τη διάρκεια της πολύχρονης συνεργασίας του, ως ψυχολόγος, σε δημόσιους και ιδιωτικούς φορείς, καθώς και στο ιδιωτικό του γραφείο που διατηρεί, αντιμετωπίζοντας πλήθος περιστατικών, όπως για παράδειγμα οι διαταραχές άγχους, οι φοβίες, οι ανεπιθύμητες σκέψεις, οι διαταραχές της διάθεσης, διαταραχές προσωπικότητας αλλά και θέματα σχέσεων κι επικοινωνίας ζευγαριών, καθώς και σεξουαλικές δυσλειτουργίες. Κατά την διάρκεια της επαγγελματικής του πορείας έχει παρακολουθήσει πλήθος σεμιναρίων και εκπαιδεύσεων και έχει συμμετάσχει σε ομάδες ψυχοθεραπείας τόσο ως θεραπευόμενος όσο και ως θεραπευτής. Και επειδή η εξέλιξη, τόσο βιωματική όσο και θεωρητική, δεν σταματάει ποτέ, βρίσκεται σε συνεχιζόμενη ψυχοθεραπευτική εκπαίδευση και εποπτεία. Ολοκλήρωσε την τετραετή εκπαίδευση του στην Συνθετική Προσέγγιση Ψυχοθεραπείας, μία μέθοδος που συνθέτει τις διάφορες ψυχοθεραπευτικές προσεγγίσεις και δημιουργεί ένα προσωπικό θεραπευτικό μοντέλο το οποίο ταυτίζεται με τις γνώσεις και την εμπειρία του ώστε να μπορέσει να επέμβει επιτυχώς σε όλα τα επίπεδα του ανθρώπινου ψυχισμού, νοητικό, συναισθηματικό, συμπεριφοράς και διαπροσωπικών σχέσεων, διευκολύνοντας έτσι τους θεραπευόμενους του να γίνουν η καλύτερη εκδοχή του εαυτού τους. Τα επιστημονικά και ερευνητικά ενδιαφέροντα του στον τομέα της ψυχολογίας και ψυχοθεραπείας εστιάζονται στους συναισθηματικούς δεσμούς πρόσδεσης που δημιουργούνται κατά την πρώιμη ηλικία και πως αυτοί επηρεάζουν τη μετέπειτα ζωή του ατόμου, καθώς και στην αξιολόγηση και διερεύνηση των αλλαγών στην θεραπευτική σχέση. Θεωρεί τον αλτρουισμό ως πηγή ευτυχίας και ταυτόχρονα ο εθελοντισμός και η παροχή βοηθείας στον συνάνθρωπό μας αποτελεί βασική αρχή και προτεραιότητα του. Έτσι προσφέρει τις υπηρεσίες του εθελοντικά, σε δομή ψυχικής υγείας του Δήμου Αθηναίων. Στο γραφείο του αναλαμβάνει πλήθος περιστατικών έχοντας πάντα στο επίκεντρο την καλύτερη δυνατή εξυπηρέτηση των εξατομικευμένων αναγκών, κάθε θεραπευόμενου που αναλαμβάνει.

Sxiza Emmeleia is a Psychotherapist specializing in the Body-Oriented Reichian Approach and maintains a private practice in Chalandri, where she provides individual sessions for adolescents and adults.

With undergraduate studies at the School of Public Health of the University of West Attica and certifications in educational/pedagogical competence as well as in special education, she has specialized in the field of mental health, graduating from the Wilhelm Reich Psychotherapy and Counseling Center - Hellenic Institute of Neurovegetotherapy and Character Analysis (H.I.N.A.). She holds a degree in Psychotherapy with a 4-year duration of studies plus 2 years of supervision. Additionally, she has been trained in Biodynamic Psychotherapy, Gestalt Psychotherapy, and Bioenergetic Analysis, covering both theoretical and practical aspects of Body-Oriented Reichian Psychotherapy through theoretical courses, experiential workshops, and marathons (intensive experiential groups), which she continues to attend to this day. She applies techniques and therapeutic models for diagnostic and therapeutic purposes, giving equal emphasis to the body, emotion, and cognition with the ultimate goal of balancing them. Part of the therapeutic process involves addressing the bodily symptom, balancing the sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous systems in combination with verbal processing. In her private practice, she undertakes a wide range of mental health difficulties, such as internal conflicts, low self-esteem, interpersonal relationship challenges, anxiety, phobias, obsessive-compulsive behaviors, panic attacks, depression, and psychosomatic disorders.

Stergiou - Stamou Stella is a Psychologist - Systemic Psychotherapist, maintaining a private practice in Thessaloniki, providing psychotherapeutic and counseling services to adults, couples, and families. She graduated from the Department of Psychology at Aristotle University of Thessaloniki with a focus on social-clinical psychology. She participated in the clinical training program of the 1st University Psychiatric Clinic of Papageorgiou Hospital. Subsequently, she completed her three-year training in systemic psychotherapy and counseling at the Systemic Institute of Thessaloniki. She is a member of the Greek Psychologists Association with registration number 2692, as well as the Systemic Society of Northern Greece. She holds a professional license to practice psychology throughout Greece since 2013. She has maintained a private practice in the center of Thessaloniki since 2016 and has also offered her services voluntarily at various institutions, such as the Mental Health Center of the Western Sector and the Thessaloniki Social Clinic. Additionally, the specialist has been trained and has a particular interest in issues such as depression, phobias, anxiety - panic attacks, psychosomatic disorders, trauma and post-traumatic stress, personality disorders, among others. She also deals with problems arising in the context of family and work, as well as couple-related issues. Finally, she has participated and continues to participate in psychology and psychotherapy workshops and conferences, aiming to stay continuously updated with developments in the mental health field.

Salem Fatma is a licensed Psychologist - Psychotherapist who conducts online sessions. She holds a degree in Psychology from a university in England and is currently a candidate for her Master's degree in Clinical Psychology at the University of Essex. She specializes in psychological assessment and intervention, while also training in Cognitive Analytic Psychotherapy (CAT). Her professional experience includes working in schools in England, where she collaborated with adolescent students to support their mental health and academic performance. Specifically, she provided individual support to students facing mental health challenges such as anxiety, depression, ADHD, autism, obsessive-compulsive symptoms, among others, as well as the related social challenges. She developed and implemented personalized support programs tailored to each student's needs and helped them manage their emotions and behaviors by offering strategies and tools for coping with anxiety, frustration, and other emotional states. Simultaneously, she maintained close collaboration with experienced psychologists and provided counseling to parents. Within her role, she participated in weekly Continuing Professional Development (CPD) seminars to enhance her skills and increase her effectiveness in her work. Additionally, she served in a role equivalent to a psychological assistant during her internship in England. She has also completed a training program at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and has attended seminars, expanding her knowledge and developing her skills in the field of psychology. She is committed to providing high-quality psychological services and supporting individuals in overcoming their difficulties and improving their mental well-being.

Apostolopoulou Pinelopi is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist and maintains her private practice in Gkyzi. She holds a degree in Psychology from the University of Derby in England and an MSc (Hons) in Child Psychology from the University of Central Lancaster. She trained in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Children, Adolescents, and Adults at the Center for Applied Psychotherapy and Counseling, and has attended numerous continuing education seminars related to her scientific field. She works in Speech Therapy centers, provides parallel support, and in her private practice, she manages a wide range of cases covering the entire spectrum of her specialty, always focusing on the optimal service of the individualized needs of each person she undertakes.

Amygdala Marina is a Psychologist and maintains a private practice in Thessaloniki. She holds a degree in Psychology from Aristotle University of Thessaloniki with a specialization in Clinical/Social Psychology. She completed her internship at the "G. Papanikolaou" Hospital in the Adult Psychiatric Clinic and holds a professional license to practice as a Psychologist. The Psychologist has extensive experience in the healthcare field. In her private practice, she handles a wide range of cases, focusing on providing the best possible service tailored to the individual needs of each person she undertakes.

Makridi Eugenia is a Psychologist trained in Gestalt Psychotherapy and maintains a private practice in Chalandri. She has completed the Synthetic Counseling program at the Center for Applied Psychotherapy and Counseling (K.E.PSY.SY) and continued her studies at the University of Derby, where she obtained a degree in Applied Psychology. She is currently completing her diploma thesis on Autism and Gestalt therapy at the Gestalt Foundation, where she is training in Gestalt Psychotherapy. Her professional experience includes individual psychotherapy sessions in her private practice, as well as collaborations with mental health organizations and educational institutions. At present, she works as a child psychologist at the Ergotherapy for Kids center and the Scientific Play Institute. In the past, she has provided psychotherapy services at the e-therapy of the Gestalt Foundation, as well as mental health counseling at the Roots Wellness Center. Additionally, she has coordinated parent groups within a school setting, supporting communication and parental roles, and has conducted experiential workshops for adolescents and adults on topics such as management of exam anxiety, non-violent communication, among others. Furthermore, she has attended seminars on Play Therapy, Music and Psychomotor Education, and Music Therapy.

Papasavva Vilma is an adult and couples psychotherapist and maintains a private practice in Neo Psychiko. She has completed postgraduate studies in Counseling Psychology and Psychotherapy (MSc) at the American College of Greece, Deree. She holds degrees from the Faculty of Philosophy of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and from the University of Kent in Canterbury (MA) in the United Kingdom. She has completed the Interdepartmental University Clinical Training Program in Group Dynamics in Psychiatric Settings at the Hellenic Society of Psychoanalytic Group Psychotherapy. She has experience working with public institutions (Research University Institute of Mental Health - E.P.I.PSY., 18 ANO, Municipality of Filothei-Psychiko) as well as educational institutions (Counseling Center, Deree). She is a member of the American Psychological Association (APA). She works in both Greek and English. Her therapeutic approach is psychodynamic. She stays continuously updated in her field through participation in educational seminars of the Hellenic Society of Psychoanalysis and Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy (EPSPE), conferences, and psychoanalytic supervision. Alongside her clinical work, she contributes articles to Athens Voice. “Anxiety, depression, trauma, difficulties in relating, professional challenges, the emotional imprint of the family, grief, and losses are inscribed in the mind and body, creating confusion and psychological pain, often incomprehensible. My goal is to accompany my patients in an exploration that will gradually lead them to find their own answers to the essential questions of their lives, in a space of empathy and trust. Psychotherapy is a personal investment that yields benefits not only in the present but also in the future.”

Pliakou Maria BSc, MSc is a Clinical Psychologist - Psychotherapist and maintains a private practice in Kaisariani (near Karavel - Evangelismos metro station). She studied Psychology at the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, completing her fourth year of studies at Universität Konstanz in Germany, following a scholarship she received. During her studies, she completed clinical training at the Psychiatric Hospital of Thessaloniki (P.H.Th.) and at the Day Care Center for Individuals with Memory Disorders. After completing her undergraduate studies, she gained significant experience in the assessment and support of patients with severe mental disorders, within the framework of clinical training in mental health at the Psychiatric Clinic of Papageorgiou General Hospital of Thessaloniki. She specialized in Clinical Psychology through postgraduate studies at Leiden University in the Netherlands, completing clinical training at the Leiden University Treatment and Expertise Centre, providing psychological support to university students. She followed a four-year specialization in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) at the Society of Cognitive Behavioral Studies (SCBS), and received theoretical training in therapy for children and adolescents. She worked for several years as a psychotherapist in the Adult Therapy Department of the Institute for Research and Behavior Therapy (IRBT), and has worked in numerous therapy centers, providing individual psychotherapy to adults, children, adolescents, as well as counseling for parents.

Saranti Natalia is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist, licensed to practice, and maintains a private practice in Neo Psychiko. She holds a Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree in Psychology from the American College of Greece (Deree College) as well as from the Open University of the United Kingdom. Subsequently, she obtained a postgraduate diploma (MSc) in Counseling Psychology and Psychotherapy from the American College of Greece. Her clinical experience includes adult psychotherapy in both private and public settings. As part of her practical training, she worked at the Counseling Center of the American College of Greece, providing short-term psychotherapy to students. She also worked at the Municipal Clinics of the City of Athens (1st Polydynamic Center - Kalfopouleio Health Center and 6th Polydynamic Center of Kypseli), offering psychotherapeutic services to residents of various ages. Concurrently, she served as a coordinator for psychotherapeutic as well as psychoeducational groups in the Municipal Clinics, as well as in Friendship Clubs. With the outbreak of the pandemic, she volunteered in the "Talk to Me" initiative, offering telephone sessions to individuals in need. Additionally, she has expanded her knowledge and experience in supporting children with psychosocial difficulties. She has attended seminar series on psychotherapy for children, as well as a two-year training program in Child Psychodrama, a therapeutic method based on play. For the past four years, she has worked in a private school providing shadow teaching support to primary and secondary school students with learning and psychosocial difficulties. In her private practice, she provides psychotherapy to adults and children, both in Greek and English, following an integrative psychotherapy approach that draws elements from various distinct therapeutic approaches, aiming to individualize therapeutic intervention according to the personal needs of each client.

Lyrarakis Konstantinos has a private practice in Pallini, Attica. He holds a diploma as a Mental Health Counselor from the Athens Synthesis Centre, recognized by the internationally renowned Counselling and Psychotherapy Organization COSCA (Counselling & Psychotherapy in Scotland). He has been awarded the "COSCA Counselling Skills Certificate," recognized by Napier University of Edinburgh. He has completed a one-year training program focused on Parent-Adolescent relationships. He has extensive experience working with couple relationships aimed at finding solutions. He has contributed articles to an online health newspaper, offering opinions and solutions on contemporary issues. He has authored and published a book related to relationships. He collaborates with companies to address issues concerning employee relationships and communication. He organizes and delivers seminars for company executives with the goal of improving workplace communication. He applies an approach tailored to the needs of executives. Focused on improving relationships, he develops communication methods at the workplace, family, and individual levels. He implements an integrative therapeutic model, identifying the needs of each individual. With acceptance, non-judgment, and empathy, he accompanies the client on their journey of personal development. Targeting the strengthening of mental and overall physical health, he supports clients in managing their fears and concerns. His areas of practice include anxiety management, separation, low self-esteem, depression, panic attacks, employee relations, support and empowerment for business executives, family businesses, succession management, and more. He offers individual and couples therapy daily at his private office. Online sessions are also available.

Potsis Georgios is a Psychotherapist (trainee) - Mental Health Counselor and maintains a private practice in Galatsi. He has completed the Professional Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling from ICPS College (Pearson Edexcel). Subsequently, he specialized in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy at the European Institute of Counselling and Psychotherapy (EICP) and is continuing with a comprehensive 4-year training program at the Institute of Synthetic - Systemic Therapy of Thessaloniki, where he specializes in Synthetic - Systemic Psychotherapy. He has also completed a one-year study program in School Psychology. He actively participates in seminars and workshops focused on mental health. He has worked in private counseling and specialized therapy centers, as well as volunteering at NGOs that provide psychosocial support to adolescents and adults. Currently, he offers individual sessions online, providing flexibility and convenience, thereby facilitating access for individuals from all over Greece and abroad.