Health professionals for Burnout near Marousi

Skafidas Spyros BSc, MSc is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist and maintains a private practice in Kifisia. He holds a degree from the Department of Psychology at the University of Nicosia and a master's degree in Criminology from the same University. Additionally, he has attended a seminar on "Criminological Research: The Contribution of Psychology" at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, and he currently participates in the seminar "Anxiety and Depression: Psychoeducation and Management" at the same institution. He completed his internship at the Counseling Station "Agia Skepi" in Cyprus and was part of the Psychosocial Care Team at the Armored Training Center (KETTH) Avlona. Moreover, he provided psychological counseling support on the Armed Forces SOS 24-hour hotline at the 414 Military Hospital of Special Diseases (SNEN) and has worked as a Psychologist at the KDAP MEA Prosvasis. Currently, he is a Psychologist at the Day Care and Day Care Center for People with Disabilities "Nikodimos Graikos" of the Foundation for the Care of Persons with Intellectual Disabilities or Down Syndrome "Maria Kokkori".

Afrodopoulou Eleni is a Mental Health Counselor - Psychotherapist. She maintains a practice at the Medihall polyclinic center in Kifisia and is the scientific director of the Ariadne and Odysseus Psychosocial Rehabilitation Hostel. She graduated from the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens with postgraduate training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and holds a postgraduate diploma in Life Coaching - AC Accredited. She has experience and provides specialized interventions for anxiety management, improvement of relationships, as well as personal self-esteem, and assistance in every aspect of a person's life who wishes to develop.

Η Ζαφειροπούλου Γεωργία είναι Ψυχολόγος - Ψυχοθεραπεύτρια με ιδιωτικό γραφείο στην Κηφισιά. Εξειδικεύεται στη γνωσιακή - συμπεριφορική ψυχοθεραπεία (CBT) και παρέχει ψυχοθεραπευτικές υπηρεσίες σε ενήλικες που αντιμετωπίζουν άγχος, κατάθλιψη, κρίσεις πανικού, εργασιακό στρες και δυσκολίες στις διαπροσωπικές σχέσεις. Οι συνεδρίες πραγματοποιούνται δια ζώσης και εξ αποστάσεως.

Έχει ολοκληρώσει σπουδές στην Ψυχολογία και Συμβουλευτική και την Οργανωσιακή ψυχολογία, κατέχοντας πτυχίο BSc in Psychology and Counselling από το Teesside University, μεταπτυχιακό MSc in Psychology από το University of Plymouth και μεταπτυχιακό MSc in Work Psychology από το Loughborough University. 

Παράλληλα, έχει εξειδικευτεί στη Γνωσιακή - Συμπεριφορική ψυχοθεραπεία (CBT) με 4ετή εκπαίδευση στο Ινστιτούτο Έρευνας και Θεραπείας Συμπεριφοράς (ΙΕΘΣ). Επιπλέον, έχει μετεκπαιδευτεί στην κλινική ψυχοπαθολογία και τις κλινικές δεξιότητες στην ψυχοπαθολογία "Παναγιώτης Ουλής" από την Α΄ Ψυχιατρική Κλινική του ΕΚΠΑ (Ερευνητικό Πανεπιστημιακό Ινστιτούτο Ψυχικής Υγιεινής) και έχει ολοκληρώσει εκπαίδευση 500 ωρών στην εφαρμοσμένη ανάλυση συμπεριφοράς (ABA). Τέλος, έχει εκπαιδευτεί στη Θεραπεία Εστιασμένη στη Συμπόνια (Compassion Focused Therapy - CFT).

Διαθέτει εμπειρία σε ψυχοθεραπευτικά και κλινικά πλαίσια, έχοντας συνεργαστεί με το Ινστιτούτο Έρευνας και Θεραπείας Συμπεριφοράς (ΙΕΘΣ) στο Τμήμα Θεραπειών Ενηλίκων, με δομές υποστήριξης ηλικιωμένων παρέχοντας ψυχολογική υποστήριξη, καθώς και με άτομα στο φάσμα του αυτισμού εφαρμόζοντας συμπεριφορικές παρεμβάσεις. 

Παράλληλα, έχει  μακρόχρονη εμπειρία ως Οργανωσιακός Ψυχολόγος σε μεγάλους οργανισμούς, ενώ συνεργάζεται με πάροχο Employee Assistance Programmes, αναλαμβάνοντας δράσεις για την πρόληψη και διαχείριση ψυχοκοινωνικών κινδύνων και παρέχοντας υπηρεσίες συμβουλευτικής, εκπαίδευσης και ψυχολογικής υποστήριξης σε εργαζόμενους και τις οικογένειές τους.

Maria Rapti is a Psychologist who has dedicated her professional career to psychology with a strong emphasis on Systemic Psychotherapy. Her studies began in 2009, and since then she has expanded her knowledge through specialized training and professional experience. Since 2024, she has been enrolled in a postgraduate program in Systemic Psychotherapy, while concurrently continuing her education at the Human Relations Laboratory. Previously, she completed a Bachelor of Science in Psychology (2020-2023), as well as studies in Counseling Psychology (2012-2014). Additionally, she holds an HND in Speech Therapy (2011-2012) and has completed a Foundation in Speech Therapy (2009). In her professional practice, since 2024 she has been providing online sessions and collaborating with a Neuropsychiatric Clinic, offering individual online psychotherapy. Prior to this, she completed an internship at the same clinic and worked with children with learning difficulties, providing counseling to parents. Her experience also includes internships at "Arogi" (KDAP-MEA), the "Exelixi" center with a focus on autism, as well as supporting bilingual children in an institution. She remains active in continuing professional development through seminars, including training on LGBTQ+ awareness and counseling issues, psychodrama, Art Therapy, and dramatherapy. Maria Rapti consistently seeks to develop her skills further in order to provide optimal support to her clients.

Koanta Stauroula is a Mental Health Counselor and Psychotherapist with a private practice in Athens. She is a member of the Hellenic Counseling Society and specializes in Drama Therapy and art-based psychotherapeutic approaches. She studied Set and Costume Design at the Lycurgus Stavrakos School of Cinema and Television and pursued postgraduate specialization in Cinematherapy at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. She has received training in Group Analysis, Psychotherapy, and Psychodrama through HAGAP and has completed a study program at the Hellenic Training Center “Psychotherapy through Arts” with a focus on Drama Therapy. She also holds an international certificate in the field of Psychogenealogy and Intergenerational Psychodrama. She works with a psychodynamic – analytical (Jungian) approach, offering individual sessions, therapeutic groups, and alternative forms of expression and processing through painting, music, cinema, storytelling, and other artistic media. She specializes in supporting individuals facing grief, anxiety, psychological trauma, identity crises, or changes in everyday roles, while also accompanying those seeking deeper self-awareness and personal development.

Metaksa Krystallia is a Psychologist with a private practice in Chalandri. She holds a degree from the Department of Psychology at the American College and has completed her internship and specialized training in the field of counseling, gaining valuable experience in managing and supporting individuals at various stages of their lives. Additionally, she has attended seminars aimed at specializing in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), a scientifically validated approach that helps individuals recognize and modify dysfunctional patterns of thought and behavior. As a counseling psychologist, she supports individuals and couples seeking guidance and empowerment during challenging phases of their lives. She creates a framework of trust and safety where clients can express their thoughts and emotions and discover new ways to manage their challenges. Her expertise includes the management of anxiety, stress, panic attacks, grief, loss, depression, interpersonal relationships and communication, personal development and empowerment, couple therapy, as well as career counseling for young people. With a focus on the uniqueness of each individual, her goal is to support you in overcoming difficulties, enhancing your skills, and achieving greater balance and quality of life.

Panagiotis Tagaris holds an MSc and is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist with private practices in Nea Filadelfeia and Neo Iraklio. He has extensive experience managing a wide range of clinical cases. He holds a BSc in Psychology from Panteion University, a BSc in Primary Education from the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, an MSc in School Counseling and Guidance from the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and the University of Cyprus, as well as an MSc in Educational Sciences from the University of the Aegean.

Additionally, he has been trained in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) by the Society of Cognitive and Behavioral Studies, recognized by the European Association for Behavioural & Cognitive Therapies (EABCT), and is a Certified Career Counselor (Certified Ariston Counsellor – CAS).

He works privately, providing individual psychotherapy sessions for adults, children, and adolescents with a broad spectrum of interpersonal difficulties (separation, grief), depression, anxiety disorders (Generalized Anxiety Disorder, Panic Disorder, Social Anxiety Disorder, Phobias), Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, and also offers parental counseling sessions.

He is employed as a Psychologist at the Ministry of Education, providing psychological support and counseling to students, educators, and families. He has many years of experience in mental health, education, and social service, actively participating in initiatives for the prevention of school bullying and adult education.

He has participated as a speaker in numerous conferences and training sessions and has been honored by the Hellenic Cardiological Society and the European Resuscitation Council for his longstanding contribution to the education of citizens and healthcare professionals in Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation.