Health professionals for Bipolar disorder

Aleksopoulos Dimitris BSc, MSc is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist who maintains a private practice in Kifisia. He holds a degree from the Department of Psychology at the University of Crete. He possesses a Master's degree in "Psychology of Physical Education and Sports" from the University of Thessaly, while simultaneously receiving training in Cognitive and Behavioral Therapy (CBT) through the four-year program of the Society of Cognitive-Behavioral Studies (IEΘS). He has pursued further education in the School Psychology Program at the University of the Aegean and has specialized within the framework of Organizational Psychology in the postgraduate program "Human Resources Management and Organizational Analysis" at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. He has extensive collaboration with counseling structures and frameworks, where he provides individual psychotherapy and counseling services. Additionally, he cooperates with muscle-strengthening facilities, organizing seminars, events, and conferences focusing on the connection between mental health and sports. Concurrently, he collaborates with schools, delivering lectures addressed to educators, parents, and students on contemporary issues of the school community. In the past, he has worked with a social reintegration structure, providing psychotherapeutic support to formerly incarcerated individuals in their efforts toward social reintegration. His primary concern is empathy towards the client, active listening, understanding their needs, and the gradual establishment of a healthy therapeutic relationship founded on trust. Therefore, through guidance in techniques for managing emotions, thoughts, and behaviors, the aim is to promote the mental health and well-being of the client.

Asimakopoulou Ioanna is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist who maintains a private practice in Petralona, conducting individual psychotherapy sessions both in-person and online (also in Italian). She is a graduate of the Psychology Department of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and is currently training in Integrative Relational Psychotherapy at the Athens Synthesis Center. She has received training on issues related to HIV/AIDS and other sexually transmitted infections concerning the education and psychological support of people living with HIV/AIDS and their relatives. She has attended training cycles in brief couples therapy, parent and adolescent education, Gestalt therapy, Integrative Trauma Therapy and PTSD, as well as Integrative Group Therapy. She has participated in various seminars, psychotherapy marathons, and conferences (including a presentation at the 3rd Forensic Psychiatry Conference). Concurrently, she has worked as a Mental Health Counselor at the NGO "Center of Life" providing psychological support to individuals living with HIV/AIDS. Additionally, she has volunteered as an external collaborator with Attikon Hospital in the Psychiatric Department’s Clinic A, the Addiction Clinic (detoxification from alcohol and other addictions), the Pain Clinic, and in cooperation with the Special Infectious Diseases Unit in the Chemsex Detoxification Clinic. She has coordinated experiential training and professional development workshops for NGO employees at the Institute of Educational and Vocational Guidance (EKEP).

Georgios Vyrinis, MD, MSc, is a Psychiatrist and Certified Psychotherapist with a private practice in Voula, Athens. He has extensive clinical experience in Sweden, where he completed his psychiatric residency at Sahlgrenska University Hospital — the largest hospital in Scandinavia.

He has supported numerous individuals facing challenges such as Anxiety, Depressive mood, Bipolar disorder, Addiction issues, Self-destructive tendencies, as well as difficulties with focus, organization (e.g., ADHD) and social interaction (e.g., Asperger’s). He also has experience working with individuals struggling with obsessions, intrusive thoughts, or compulsive rituals (OCD), as well as in psychotic spectrum conditions.

His psychotherapy training spans eight years and includes:

– Certification in Psychodynamic Psychotherapy from the Swedish National Board of Health and Welfare

– Specialization in ISTDP (Intensive Short-Term Dynamic Psychotherapy) under the supervision of Dr. Allan Abbass, a renowned psychiatrist and psychotherapist

– Training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

He strongly believes in the importance of the therapist’s personal inner work, having completed over 250 hours of personal psychotherapy as an essential part of understanding the therapeutic role.

In his private practice, he offers:

– Psychiatric evaluation and Diagnosis

– Follow-up with or without medication, based on each individual’s needs

– Individual and Group psychotherapy

– Couple therapy and Parental support

– Exploration of emotional and cognitive difficulties in adults

– Counseling on personal or professional development and management of inner conflicts

The psychotherapeutic methods are based on contemporary scientific research and are included in leading international clinical guidelines as first-line treatments for mental health difficulties. He integrates techniques that support both the understanding of thought patterns and the experiential processing of emotions.

He works with individuals across a wide spectrum of functionality — from those who are able to meet the demands of daily life and relationships, to those experiencing significant limitations due to persistent psychological or emotional difficulties.

He also has extensive experience working in hospital-based Liaison psychiatry, supporting patients facing mental health challenges related to physical illness, such as cancer or chronic medical conditions. He provides psychological and/or pharmacological support for grief and emotional distress related to motherhood, infertility, and perinatal periods.

Dr. Vyrinis is trained in providing online psychotherapy sessions, maintaining the depth and quality of the therapeutic relationship. He also offers home visits, when needed, for individuals with limited mobility or other restrictions.

His office is located in a quiet area of Voula, with available parking, and offers a warm and confidential setting. He conducts sessions in Greek, English, and Swedish.

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.

Psarra Vasiliki is a Psychiatrist who maintains a private practice in Pefki. She studied Medicine at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and completed postgraduate studies in Cognitive Science at the same educational institution. She has also completed postgraduate studies in Systemic Psychotherapy at UCLan. She possesses extensive clinical experience and has served as a Senior Registrar at the Attikon Psychiatric Hospital of Attica "Dafni." Additionally, she has significant research experience, having participated in phase III clinical trials and observational studies within the pan-European research program on dementia "A technology platform for the assisted living of dementia elderly individuals and their carers (ALADDIN)," and has more than 100 presentations at national and international conferences, participation in round tables, and scientific publications.

Mr. Papadopoulos Aleksandros is a Psychiatrist - Psychotherapist MD, MSc, and maintains a private practice in the Mavili Square area. He is a member of the Hellenic Society of Analytical Group and Family Psychotherapy (EEAO&OPS) and a member of the Panhellenic Association of Cognitive Analytical Psychotherapy (PEGAPS). He graduated from the Medical School of the University of Bologna, Italy. He completed his Psychiatry specialty at the General State Hospital of Athens G. Gennimatas and has specialized through postgraduate studies in the diagnosis and treatment of Alzheimer's disease and other dementias at the Neurological Clinic of the University of Turin, Italy. He possesses multifaceted psychotherapeutic training, having been trained in Cognitive Analytical Psychotherapy as well as Psychodynamic Psychotherapy for individuals and groups, successfully completing the 5-year training program in group analysis and family psychotherapy of the EEAO&OPS. He has worked and continues to work in major institutions such as the Psychiatric Clinic Agios Georgios and the Psychiatric Clinic Salpetriere. Additionally, he specializes in the treatment of Eating Disorders (Anorexia Nervosa - Bulimia), in collaboration with the First University Clinic of Aeginiteio Hospital.

Dr. Sakellaridi Vasiliki, MD, MSc, is a Psychiatrist and Psychotherapist with a private practice in Palaio Faliro. Concurrently, she is a scientific collaborator at the Psychodermatology Clinic of the 1st University Psychiatric Clinic of Aiginiteio Hospital and Syggrou Hospital. She is a graduate of the Medical School of the University of Crete and holds a postgraduate degree in Neurosciences from the interdepartmental program "Brain and Mind" at the Medical School of the University of Crete. She specialized in Psychiatry at the 8th Department of the Psychiatric Hospital of Attica, where she gained extensive clinical experience in severe mental disorders and psychopharmacology. Additionally, she specialized in Community Psychiatry at the Hellenic Center for Mental Health and Research. During her specialty, she received further training in Clinical Psychopathology, Clinical Psychopharmacology, and Psychoanalytic Theory and Technique. For two years, she worked as a B’ Registrar - Specialist Psychiatrist at the Psychiatric Hospital of Attica. She maintained a weekly outpatient clinic and was the responsible psychiatrist for two psychosocial rehabilitation hostels housing individuals with chronic mental disorders. At the Psychiatric Hospital of Attica, she consistently worked with a focus on a holistic approach to the patient, combating stigma, and social reintegration. She is currently receiving training in psychoanalysis and psychodynamic psychotherapy at the Hellenic Society of Psychoanalysis and Psychodynamic Psychotherapy. She has attended numerous seminars related to the psychodynamic approach to issues in clinical practice. At present, she is conducting her doctoral dissertation at the University of West Attica. She has scientific publications in Greek and international journals. Additionally, she maintains a consistent presence and participation in psychiatric conferences through lectures and oral presentations.

Ο ιατρός Τσαμπίκος Σκουμπουρδής παρακολουθεί ασθενείς πριν το 1980. Έκανε διαφορετικές ειδικότητες και επέλεξε την ειδικότητα της ψυχιατρικής, ως την τέχνη που αντιμετωπίζει τον ασθενή στην ολότητά του και ως ύπαρξη μοναδική και ξεχωριστή (με τα ίδια συμπτώματα και με την ίδια διάγνωση, η θεραπεία είναι συνήθως διαφορετική και το αποτέλεσμα διαφορετικό).

Οι μέχρι τώρα δάσκαλοί του ήταν και είναι οι ίδιοι οι ασθενείς, που σε κάθε συνάντηση, μια διαφορετική πληροφορία, είναι μια διαφορετική κατανόηση της νοσηρότητας.

Η ιπποκράτεια αρχή, “ το προλαμβάνειν εστί χαλεπώτερον του θεραπεύειν’’, επιβεβαιώνεται απο την ίαση που επέρχεται χρονικά, όταν υπάρχει έγκυρη διάγνωση (μετράνε ακόμα και οι ώρες έναρξης της συμπτωματολογίας της διαταραχής, όταν προσέρχεται ο ασθενής) .

Μετά την ίαση, η θεραπεία ολοκληρώνεται, με την κοινωνική επανένταξη, την προνοιακή αποκατάσταση, την απομυθοποίηση της νόσου και τον αποστιγματισμό του ασθενούς και της οικογένειάς του. Η φροντίδα του ασθενούς είναι απαλλαγμένη απο τις δεσμεύσεις των ιατρικών πρωτοκόλλων,τα οποία νομιμοποιούν τις ιατρίκες πράξεις,προσφέροντας ασφάλεια στους ιατρούς και στους ασθενείς μια μακρόχρονη φαρμακευτική αγωγή.Αν και με την αύξηση της μεταβίσασης μειώνεται η ψυχοφαρμακολογία.

Στη γκάμα των υπηρεσιών του ιατρείου, περιλαμβάνονται η θεραπεία των ψυχικών διαταραχών (όπως κατάθλιψη, διπολική διαταραχή, χρόνιες ψυχώσεις, σχιζοσυναισθηματικές διαταραχές), η αντιμετώπιση αυτοάνοσων νοσημάτων (Νευρο- ενδοκρινολογική, Αιτιολογική αντιμετώπιση αυτοάνοσων συμπτωμάτων, που συνήθως είναι σε συννοσηρότητα με ψυχικές διαταρές, είτε ψυχικές εκδηλώσεις που ανήκουν στο σύνδρομο ανοσοανεπάρκειας), η θεραπεία απεξάρτησης ναρκωτικών ουσιών, η απεξάρτηση αλκοολισμού, η θεραπεία εγκεφαλοπάθειας και αυτισμού, η ψυχοθεραπεία (ατομική ψυχοθεραπεία ψυχαναλυτικού τύπου, με συμπληρωματική θεραπευτική των 12 ενεργειακών επιπέδων και προσωπικοτήτων, διαταραχές προσωπικότητας, διατροφής, ψυχοσωματικών εκδηλώσεων, διαχείριση πένθους και ψυχοπιεστικών καταστάσεων), η ομαδική ψυχοθεραπεία και θεραπεία ενεργειακών επιπέδων. Τέλος, παρέχει νευροενδοκρινολογική αντιμετώπιση τοξικοεξάρτησης και ανοσοανεπάρκειας.

Filopoulou Mania is a Psychiatrist, Director of the Chalandri Mental Health Center at G. Gennimatas Hospital, and maintains a private practice in Marousi. She has extensive experience, having worked as a Psychiatrist for several years in both France and Greece, including serving as the Responsible Psychiatrist for the Mobile Psychiatric Unit in the Phocis region of the Social Psychiatry Society. Additionally, she has worked as a National Health System Psychiatrist at Konstantopouleio General Hospital (formerly Agia Olga) and at the General Hospital of Kalamata.