Psychologist for Burnout in Evaggelismos

Ο Λεωνίδας Αρμάος (BSc, MSc) είναι Ψυχολόγος-Ψυχοθεραπευτής, με Άδεια Ασκήσεως Επαγγέλματος Ψυχολόγου και διατηρεί ιδιωτικό γραφείο στην Αθήνα, όπισθεν του Χίλτον. Είναι πτυχιούχος (BSc) του Τμήματος Ψυχολογίας του Πανεπιστημίου Κρήτης και αριστούχος διπλωματούχος (MSc) του διετούς Προγράμματος Μεταπτυχιακών Σπουδών «Σχολική Ψυχολογία» του Εθνικού και Καποδιστριακού Πανεπιστημίου Αθηνών (Ε.Κ.Π.Α.).

Εξειδίκευση:

Ειδικεύεται στην Ψυχαναλυτική Ψυχοθεραπεία μέσω του πενταετούς εκπαιδευτικού προγράμματος της Ελληνικής Εταιρείας Ψυχαναλυτικής Ψυχοθεραπείας Ομάδας (Ε.Ε.Ψ.Ψ.Ο.) και παρέχει υπηρεσίες ατομικής και ομαδικής ψυχοθεραπείας ενηλίκων.

Επαγγελματική εμπειρία:

Ως προς την επαγγελματική του εμπειρία, έχει εργαστεί επί μακρόν με παιδιά, εφήβους και ενήλικες, είτε σε επίπεδο ψυχοθεραπείας είτε σε επίπεδο συμβουλευτικής γονέων, τόσο σε ατομικό όσο και σε ομαδικό πλαίσιο.

Κατά τη διάρκεια της στρατιωτικής του θητείας παρείχε τις υπηρεσίες του στο 80^ο Τάγμα Υγειονομικού Εθνοφυλακής Κω και στη Γραμμή Ψυχολογικής Υποστήριξης SOS του Διακλαδικού Κέντρου Ψυχικής Υγείας Ενόπλων Δυνάμεων.

Πρακτική άσκηση & ερευνητικές εργασίες:

Κατά τη διάρκεια της ακαδημαϊκής του πορείας έχει πραγματοποιήσει εκτενή πρακτική άσκηση (άνω των 1.400 ωρών) σε ποικίλα πλαίσια και ειδικότερα στην Ψυχιατρική Κλινική του Στρατιωτικού Νοσοκομείου Ειδικών Νοσημάτων (Σ.Ν.Ε.Ν.) 414, στο 1^ο Ειδικό Δημοτικό Σχολείο Κορυδαλλού και στο 1^ο ΚΕ.Δ.Α.Σ.Υ. Γ’ Αθήνας. Επιπλέον, έχει εκπονήσει πτυχιακή ερευνητική εργασία με τίτλο «Κακοποίηση στην παιδική ηλικία: Διερευνώντας τις πολλαπλές επιπτώσεις του τραύματος στην ενήλικη ζωή» και διπλωματική ερευνητική εργασία με τίτλο «Γονική αποδοχή/απόρριψη και κυβερνοεκφοβισμός (cyberbullying/cybervictimization) στην εφηβεία: Ο ρόλος του δεσμού με συνομηλίκους».

Επιμόρφωση/κατάρτιση:

Στο πλαίσιο της συνεχούς επιμόρφωσης και κατάρτισης ειδικεύεται στην Κλινική Ψυχοπαθολογία από την Α' Ψυχιατρική Κλινική του Ε.Κ.Π.Α., το Ερευνητικό Πανεπιστημιακό Ινστιτούτο Ψυχικής Υγείας, Νευροεπιστημών και Ιατρικής Ακριβείας (Ε.Π.Ι.Ψ.Υ.) «ΚΩΣΤΑΣ ΣΤΕΦΑΝΗΣ» και την ΑμΚΕ «Προαγωγή της Γνώσης στις Ψυχικές Διαταραχές». Εκτός των άλλων, έχει ειδικευθεί σε διάφορους τομείς, όπως στη Διαταραχή Αυτιστικού Φάσματος από το ΔΙ.ΚΕ.Ψ.Υ. και στη Διαταραχή Ελλειμματικής Προσοχής-Υπερκινητικότητα (ΔΕΠ-Υ) από την Ελληνική Εταιρεία Μελέτης ΔΕΠ-Υ και την Ιατρική Σχολή του Ε.Κ.Π.Α. Παράλληλα, παρίσταται ενεργά σε επιστημονικά συνέδρια και ημερίδες, με στόχο τη διαρκή διάνοιξη των ψυχοθεραπευτικών και πνευματικών του οριζόντων και την εμβάθυνση στην ψυχαναλυτική κατανόηση του ανθρώπινου ψυχισμού.

Κύριος άξονας ψυχοθεραπείας:

Κύριος άξονας της ψυχοθεραπευτικής του εργασίας είναι η εδραίωση ενός πλαισίου ασφάλειας και ειλικρινούς αποδοχής, ώστε θεραπευόμενη/ος και θεραπευτής να θεμελιώσουν σταδιακά τη θεραπευτική σχέση. Mέσω αυτής και ακολουθώντας τον ρυθμό του κάθε ατόμου, εξερευνώνται προοδευτικά οι υπόλοιπες σχέσεις του, αλλά και οι συνειδητές και ασυνείδητες σκέψεις, φαντασιώσεις και προβληματισμοί του, καλλιεργώντας συνεργατικά μία ανθεκτική ψυχική ισορροπία.

Gkotsi Xristina is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist and maintains a private practice in the central area of Athens, on Akadimias Street. She holds a degree in Psychology (University of East London) and a degree in Sociology (Panteion University). She pursued and completed her postgraduate studies in Psychology at the University of East London, deepening her scientific understanding of human behavior and mental health. She follows the approach of Systemic Psychotherapy, focusing on the dynamics of relationships and the broader contexts within which individual difficulties develop. Additionally, she holds a Master's Degree in Criminal Law and Addictions from the Law Department of Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, specializing in the legal and therapeutic management of addictions. Simultaneously, she has participated in numerous scientific seminars, continually investing in her professional development. Her interdisciplinary training allows her to approach mental health and addiction issues holistically, combining legal, social, and therapeutic perspectives. Her passion and genuine interest in the field of addictions have led her to ongoing education, research activities, and publications in scientific journals. She has worked and volunteered in organizations supporting vulnerable social groups and in addiction rehabilitation centers, gaining valuable clinical experience. In recent years, she has worked in the academic environment of a private higher education college as the Head of Psychology Studies, teaching Clinical and Social Psychology courses, integrating theoretical knowledge with practical experience, and imparting to her students a passion for the science of Psychology.

Elisavet Diakatou BSc, MSc is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist with a private practice in Ilisia, Athens. She holds a degree in Psychology from the Department of Social Sciences at the University of Greenwich, UK, and a master's degree in Developmental Psychology from Lancaster University, UK. The therapeutic approach adopted by the specialist is Systemic Psychotherapy, with particular expertise in individual psychotherapy, family therapy, group therapy, empowerment of LGBTQI+ individuals, parent and child counseling, and child and adolescent mental health. Finally, Ms. Diakatou is a member of the Hellenic Society of Systemic Family, Individual, and Group Therapy (ELESYTH).

Vasiliki Xristidi is a Psychologist who maintains a private practice in Ampelokipoi, where she conducts both in-person and online sessions, addressing a variety of cases. She is a graduate of Panteion University, with postgraduate studies in Business Psychology from the University of East London. In the course of her professional career, she has collaborated with mental health professionals to provide comprehensive care to her clients. During her internship at the Attica Psychiatric Hospital Dromokaiteio, she gained valuable experience with a wide range of psychiatric cases, deepening her expertise in diagnosis and psychological support. She holds certifications in the psychometric instruments MMPI-2 and WAIS-IV, as well as training in Mindfulness, applied in anxiety management and enhancing psychological resilience. In her practice, she provides psychological support to adults experiencing anxiety, depression, mood disorders, panic attacks, and workplace difficulties. Additionally, she offers specialized support to individuals from the LGBTQ+ community, ensuring a safe and accepting therapeutic environment. She also works with children, adolescents, and parents, focusing on emotional development, behavior management, and improving communication within the family. She continuously pursues professional development by attending seminars and trainings to deliver modern and effective interventions.

Mitsa Maria MSc is a Psychologist - Systemic Psychotherapist and maintains a private practice in Ampelokipoi. She graduated from the Department of Psychology at Aristotle University of Thessaloniki and holds a postgraduate degree in "Health Promotion and Education" from the Medical School and the Department of Psychology of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. She trained in Systemic Psychotherapy and Counseling and has completed the clinical training program at the 1st Psychiatric Clinic of the Papageorgiou General Hospital of Thessaloniki. In recent years, she has worked in non-governmental organizations, providing psychological and psychosocial support to vulnerable populations as a psychologist, through individual and group sessions, and as a coordinator of a hosting structure for unaccompanied minors. Furthermore, she has worked as a psychologist in the design and implementation of national and European programs for the prevention and promotion of psychosocial health for children, parents, educators, and professionals. As part of her ongoing training and improvement of therapeutic practice, she attends educational seminars, receives systematic supervision, and follows a personal course of individual psychotherapy.

Kandiliotis Danae is a psychologist - psychotherapist and has a private office in the centre of Athens. She holds a BSc, MSc in Psychology and is a member of the Hellenic Association of Psychologists. Community of Behavior Analysis. In addition, she has completed two years of study at the two post-graduate trainings in the Department of Sociology of Panteion University, two post-graduate trainings in Cognitive-Behavioural Psychotherapy and is a Behavioural Analyst. In her office she undertakes a variety of clinical cases, mainly anxiety disorders, mood and personality disorders. She has worked extensively with Obsessive Compulsive Disorder and has attended as speaker at conferences, workshops and television shows. In addition, she has conducted internship at the Smile of the Child and has also been a collaborator of the Local Mental Health Promotion Team of the Municipality of Nea Smyrni and other institutions. Finally, she has attended numerous seminars and trainings regarding Psychology issues and Psychiatry, while she is also involved in issues of work and Organizational Psychology. She serves in the Athens area, in the centre of Athens and in the area of Ampelokipi. Both offices are located at a minimum distance from metro stations.

Spartinou Zozefin MSc is a Mental Health Counselor - Psychotherapist and maintains a private practice in Petralona. She initially studied Molecular Biology in the Department of Life Sciences at the University of Dundee, United Kingdom, but her postgraduate studies at the American College of Greece Deree focused on Psychology. Additionally, she holds a master's degree (MSc) in Counseling Psychology and Psychotherapy from the Department of Psychology at the American College of Greece Deree, and she continues to train in Systemic Psychotherapy at the Athens Center for the Study of the Human AKMA. She has worked as a Mental Health Counselor - Psychotherapist at the American College of Greece Deree and at the 1st Municipal Clinic of the Municipality of Athens. She has maintained her private practice in Petralona since 2022, providing personalized services tailored to the unique needs of each individual.

Vasilogianni Nikoleta is a Psychologist and Psychotherapist with a private practice located in the center of Athens (Akadimia). She graduated from the Department of Psychology at the University of East London. During her studies in the Psychology department, she conducted a research thesis entitled "Investigation of students' attitudes towards homosexual men and women in relation to gender, political identity, and faculty of study." Upon graduation, she obtained her professional license to practice as a Psychologist. She continued her studies with a Master's program (MA) in "Counseling and Psychotherapy" at the University of East London, where she completed a research dissertation titled "The experience of therapy in clients with anxiety disorders." She has been trained in Integrative Psychotherapy (Person-Centered Approach, Cognitive Behavioral Approach, Psychodynamic Approach). She has attended numerous seminars related to Forensic Psychology, Cyber Deviant Behavior, as well as Criminology and Sexual Offenses. She has completed practical training at the Psychiatric Hospital of Attica and at the Counseling Center of Petroupoli.

Ioanna Marmarou BSc, MSc, PhD is a Clinical - Counseling Psychologist who maintains a private practice in the center of Athens, in Exarchia. She holds a PhD in Counseling Psychology from the University of East London, a master's degree in Clinical & Community Psychology, and a bachelor's degree in Psychology from the same university. The therapist is a member of the Hellenic Psychological Society with professional license number 309612. The therapeutic process follows the Integrative Approach, which successfully incorporates Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, Psychodynamic therapy, and Gestalt therapy. She holds certifications in School Psychology, Sexual Education for Children and Adolescents, and Drama Therapy. At Ioanna Marmarou's private practice, the counseling and psychotherapeutic process focuses on the uniqueness of each individual, allowing them to express every right - wrong, good - bad, normal - abnormal, realistic - imaginary, light - dark aspect of themselves and their broader life. The purpose of this therapeutic process is to serve as a journey for the client to explore their own self and their relationship with themselves, as well as the relationships and boundaries they have established within their social environment. A core principle of the therapist is the empowerment of the individual, aiming to build healthy relationships, achieve inner fulfillment, and maintain functionality in daily life.

Η Αγάπη Ψαθά BSc, MSc είναι πιστοποιημένη Ψυχολόγος - Ψυχοθεραπεύτρια (Άδεια άσκησης επαγγέλματος: 9285/18-06-2020) και διατηρεί ιδιωτικό γραφείο στην Αθήνα, πλησίον μετρό «Αμπελόκηποι». Είναι αριστούχος απόφοιτη Ψυχολογίας του Εθνικού και Καποδιστριακού Πανεπιστημίου Αθηνών (ΕΚΠΑ) και κάτοχος Μεταπτυχιακού Διπλώματος στην Ψυχοθεραπεία (Τμήμα Ιατρικής, ΕΚΠΑ). Είναι πιστοποιημένη στη Βραχεία Εντατική Δυναμική Ψυχοθεραπεία (ISTDP), με πενταετή κλινική εμπειρία και βρίσκεται στο τελικό στάδιο τετραετούς πιστοποιημένης εκπαίδευσης στη Γνωστική Συμπεριφορική Θεραπεία (CBT).

Η εκπαίδευσή της ενισχύεται από εξειδικευμένα σεμινάρια (Psychological First Aid, Johns Hopkins University), συνεχιζόμενες μετεκπαιδεύσεις στην κλινική ψυχοπαθολογία καθώς και στη χορήγηση και αξιολόγηση ψυχομετρικών εργαλείων (SCID-CV, SCID-PD). Επιπλέον, συμμετέχει σε διεθνή προγράμματα εποπτείας και κλινικών εξειδικεύσεων με στόχο τη συνεχή επαγγελματική της εξέλιξη και τη βελτίωση της ποιότητας της κλινικής της πρακτικής. Η διπλή θεραπευτική εξειδίκευση και η συνεχής μετεκπαίδευσή της της επιτρέπουν να επιλέγει τη μέθοδο που ανταποκρίνεται καλύτερα στις ανάγκες κάθε θεραπευόμενου, εξασφαλίζοντας υψηλή αποτελεσματικότητα.

Η επαγγελματική της πορεία περιλαμβάνει εμπειρία σε δημόσιους και ιδιωτικούς φορείς ψυχικής υγείας. Έχει συνεργαστεί με το Αιγινήτειο Νοσοκομείο, το Κέντρο Ψυχικής Υγιεινής Βύρωνα–Καισαριανής, τον Δήμο Ηλιούπολης και το Ελληνικό Δίκτυο Γυναικών Ευρώπης. Έχει εργαστεί σε σχολικές μονάδες ως σχολική ψυχολόγος, καθώς και σε οργανισμούς όπως ο Όμιλος για την UNESCO Πειραιώς και Νήσων. Επιπλέον, έχει αναπτύξει εμπειρία σε ιδιωτικά πλαίσια, παρέχοντας ψυχολογική υποστήριξη, συμβουλευτική και ψυχοθεραπεία. Έχει συνεργαστεί με ενήλικες, εφήβους, οικογένειες και ευάλωτους πληθυσμούς, καλλιεργώντας κλινική ευελιξία και ικανότητα συνεργασίας με διεπιστημονικές ομάδες.

Παράλληλα με την ιδιωτική της πρακτική, συνεργάζεται επιστημονικά με το Τμήμα Θεραπείας Ενηλίκων του Ινστιτούτου Έρευνας και Θεραπείας της Συμπεριφοράς (ΙΕΘΣ), όπου συνεχίζει να ασκεί κλινικό έργο, με εστίαση στη θεραπεία ενηλίκων μέσω των αρχών της Γνωσιακής-Συμπεριφορικής Προσέγγισης.

Συνδυάζοντας την εκτεταμένη ακαδημαϊκή κατάρτιση με την πολυδιάστατη κλινική εμπειρία και συνεχή επαγγελματική εποπτεία, προσφέρει ένα ασφαλές και συνεργατικό θεραπευτικό πλαίσιο. Στόχος της είναι η εις βάθος κατανόηση των δυσκολιών και η υποστήριξη του θεραπευόμενου στην πορεία προς ουσιαστική αποδοχή, αλλαγή και προσωπική ανάπτυξη.

Marianne Najm, MSc, is a dedicated psychologist practicing privately in Athens. She earned her Psychology degree from the University of Paris and holds a Master's degree in Organizational and CyberPsychology. Currently, she is undergoing specialized training in Psychoanalysis. Marianne is deeply committed to her profession, regularly attending seminars and conferences that focus on psychoanalytic approaches. She volunteers her expertise to provide invaluable psychological support services. She has actively contributed to various psychotherapeutic projects in Athens, with a particular emphasis on assisting individuals struggling with addiction and supporting the foreigner population, including children and adults. Her contributions extend beyond clinical work. As one of the esteemed scientific collaborators of Ecole Française de Cyberpsychologie, Marianne actively contributes to research exploring the effects of new technologies on mental health. Her areas of expertise include clinical psychology, neuropsychology, and social psychology. Marianne extends her influence to educational and corporate settings. She frequently conducts workshops, helping schools and businesses navigate the use of New Technologies in the workplace and promoting their responsible recreational use. Originally from France, Marianne Najm has been a resident of Athens since 2006, proficient in Greek, French, and English.

Ms. Malliou Panou MSc, DHP, MBPsS is a certified Psychologist - Psychotherapist with license number 5854. She studied Psychology in the UK and Australia. She completed postgraduate studies in Health Psychology at City St George's, University of London. She has received further training in Clinical Psychopathology and has specialized in individual, group, and family therapy through a four-year clinical program. Additionally, she has specialized in the treatment of anxiety disorders and obsessive-compulsive disorder, as well as in the treatment of psychosexual disorders through two-year programs at the Research University Mental Health Institute and the 1st Psychiatric Clinic of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. She is also involved in designing prevention and health promotion programs at both individual and community levels. She collaborates with physicians and health professionals where interdisciplinary cooperation is deemed necessary for effective therapeutic intervention. A wide range of disorders and difficulties are addressed (Depression, mood disorders, borderline personality disorder, anxiety disorders, panic attacks, obsessive-compulsive disorder, phobias, health-related behavior issues, health anxiety, interpersonal problems, adjustment difficulties, grief). Finally, she is a member of the British Psychological Society, the Hellenic Society of Systemic and Family Therapy, and the European Society for Sexual Medicine.

Papafilippou Xristoforos MSc is a Psychotherapist - Mental Health Counselor maintaining a private practice in Pangrati. He has completed his postgraduate studies in Person-Centered Counseling and Psychotherapy at the University of Strathclyde and also holds a Diploma in Person-Centered Counseling from the same university. In the past, he volunteered with the Social Solidarity Network "Syn-Existence," offering his knowledge and assistance in various cases.

He conducts individual sessions aimed at adolescents as well as adults who seek a space of safety and acceptance, where they can explore thoughts, feelings, and experiences at their own pace.

His work is based on the Person-Centered approach, where the therapeutic relationship is the core element of the process, standing alongside the client as a companion on their journey of self-exploration. His role is not to direct or provide ready-made solutions but to create a space where the individual can hear themselves more clearly.

For him, the foundation of therapy is the relationship: to listen to the client, to see them for who they are, and to stand with acceptance towards all parts of them, including those they may struggle to embrace.

Daikidou Ioanna MSc is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist, licensed to practice, and maintains a private practice in Panormou. Additionally, she has worked as a Psychologist at the Center for Specialized Therapies "Logopaidevgein", as well as at the Special Educational Psychotherapy Center "Paideia En Exelixi". She has also served as a Psychologist - Psychotherapist, external associate at "THERAPY NEST A. Kandaraki". She studied Psychology at Panteion University and has received further training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy at the Center for Applied Psychotherapy & Counseling. She completed a postgraduate program (MSc) in Liaison Psychiatry: Integrated Care of Physical and Mental Health at the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens (NKUA). Moreover, she attended the postgraduate seminar in Psychopathology "Panagiotis Oulis" at Aeginiteio Hospital, where she also worked as a Psychologist under the supervision of Assistant Professor of Psychiatry, Dr. Konstantinos Kontoaggelos. She has also worked as a Psychologist (supervised by Assistant Professor Dr. Konstantinos Kontoaggelos) at Aretaieio, Laiko, "Alexandra", and "Andreas Syngros" Hospitals. Furthermore, she has provided psychological services at the Psychogeriatric Society "NESTOR" and at the Hellenic Center for Mental Health and Research in Exarcheia, as part of her practical training. Finally, she has participated in several scientific conferences and seminars.