Health professionals for Couple counseling in Dafni

Koletsas Giannis is a Psychotherapist - European Association of Psychotherapy - Mental Health Counselor with a Pearson Level Five Diploma BTEC and maintains a private practice in Athens. He holds a Level 5 diploma in Therapeutic Counseling and has undergone four years of training and specialization in Person-Centered Psychotherapy at the ICPS College for Humanistic Sciences. Previously, he worked as a caregiver for individuals with mental disorders at "Anima AMKE," has volunteered at Korydallos prisons, and participated in a parent group program organized by the Ministry of Education. He has specialized expertise and experience in counseling, the person-centered approach, as well as individual psychotherapy. Additionally, he is a member of the Panhellenic Association of Professionals of Person-Centered and Experiential Approach and a member of the European Association of Psychotherapy. Finally, he has attended numerous seminars and conferences in Greece to further his education.

Evangelia Raftopoulou is a Person-Centered Psychotherapist and Focusing practitioner, General Secretary and active member of the Hellenic Network of European Women (HNEW). In her private practice, she offers a safe and accepting space where individuals can connect with themselves, recognize their needs, and find their own pace of change. She has experience supporting women who have experienced gender-based violence, as well as in conflict management and violence prevention in the school environment. Through the therapeutic relationship, she aims to create an atmosphere of trust and empathy, where each person can stand with respect toward their personal history and move towards a more authentic and free life.

Η κα Σουμελίδου Ελένη είναι Ψυχολόγος MSc και Ψυχοδυναμική Ψυχοθεραπεύτρια - Αναλύτρια Ομάδας, Ζεύγους και Οικογένειας και διατηρεί το ιδιωτικό της γραφείο στη Νέα Σμύρνη. Απέκτησε το πτυχίο της ψυχολογίας από το University of Central Lancashire και το Αμερικάνικο Κολλέγιο Ελλάδος και συνέχισε με μεταπτυχιακές σπουδές στο Πανεπιστήμιο του KENT στην Αγγλία. Το μεταπτυχιακό αφορά στις ψυχοθεραπευτικές σπουδές (MSc in Psychotherapy studies).Εκεί, μελέτησε όλα τα μοντέλα ψυχοθεραπείας με κυρίως έμφαση στο ψυχαναλυτικό μοντέλο. Το διάστημα εκείνο, δούλεψε εθελοντικά στο νοσοκομείο St.Martins με ασθενείς σε ατομικό αλλά και ομαδικό πλαίσιο. Η εκπαίδευσή της συνεχίστηκε με την ολοκλήρωση του πενταετούς προγράμματος σπουδών της Ελληνικής Εταιρείας Αναλυτικής Ομαδικής και Οικογενειακής Ψυχοθεραπείας, στην προσέγγιση της ομαδικής ανάλυσης, της οικογενειακής ψυχοθεραπείας και της ψυχοθεραπείας ζεύγους. Επιπροσθέτως, ολοκλήρωσε με επιτυχία το εκπαιδευτικό πρόγραμμα του International Psychotherapy Institute όπου εξειδικεύτηκε στην ψυχοθεραπεία ζεύγους. Ακόμη, εκπαιδεύτηκε από την ISON Psychometrica στη ψυχολογική εκτίμηση και στη ψυχομετρική ανάλυση του τεστ θεματικής αντίληψης ΤΑΤ για την αξιολόγηση διαταραχών συμπεριφοράς, ψυχοσωματικών ασθενειών, νευρώσεων και ψυχώσεων, καθώς και του τεστ προσωπικότητας MMPI-2 για την αξιολόγηση της ενήλικης ψυχοπαθολογίας. Τα τελευταία χρόνια ανέπτυξε ενδιαφέρον για την ψυχολογια των παιδιών και ολοκλήρωσε με επιτυχία το πρόγραμμα του Εθνικού και Καποδιστριακού Πανεπιστημίου Αθηνών με τίτλο Παιδοψυχολογία: Ψυχολογία βρέφους και παιδιού προσχολικής ηλικίας. Στο ιδιωτικό της γραφείο αντιμετωπίζει πλήθος περιστατικών, έχοντας στο επίκεντρο την καλύτερη δυνατή εξυπηρέτηση των εξατομικευμένων αναγκών κάθε θεραπευόμενου/ης. Τέλος, εκτός από την δραστηριοποίησή της στο ιδιωτικό της γραφείο, εργάζεται στο Ινστιτούτο Δημόσιας Υγείας του Αμερικανικού Κολλεγίου Ελλάδος ενώ παράλληλα διατελεί επιστημονική συνεργάτιδα του ΟΠΑΠ στο πλαίσιο του προγράμματος «Αθλητικές ακαδημίες ΟΠΑΠ».

Andrikopoulou Aggeliki (BA, MSc, PhD) is a Psychotherapist for children and adults, maintaining a private practice in Nea Smyrni. She holds a Doctorate from the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, a master's degree (MSc) in Cognitive Science from the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, and a Bachelor's degree in Psychology (BA) from the American College of Greece Deree, as well as a degree in Social Work from the University of West Attica. She received training in Family Therapy at the Pediatric Medicine Center of Nea Smyrni and in Trauma Therapy using the EMDR method at the Institute of Trauma Therapy. Psychotherapeutically, she has extensive experience working with both children and adolescents as well as adults. In the past, she worked for many years in early intervention programs for children with ASD and learning difficulties. She coordinated psychoeducational groups and pre-vocational training for adults with disabilities, as well as counseling and psycho-educational groups for parents.

Aretaki Dafni is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist and maintains a private practice in Ymittos and Corinth. She holds a degree from the Department of Psychology at Panteion University of Social and Political Sciences, possesses a Master's degree in Political Science and Sociology from the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, and has completed four years of training in Group Analysis. She has worked as a trainer in intercultural training programs for public sector personnel nationwide (detention centers, local government, and municipal police) and as a supervisor of the cultural mediation team at the General Thoracic Diseases Hospital "Sotiria." She has collaborated with the Hellenic Society for the Rheumatic Diseases, mainly providing psychological support to individuals with rheumatic conditions through a helpline and support groups. She currently works privately, offering psychological support and analysis for adolescents and adults in both individual and group settings. She follows the psychodynamic approach and provides individual, group, and couple therapy sessions.

Asmanoglou Zoi is a Psychologist - Systemic Psychotherapist and maintains a private practice in Koukaki. She completed her undergraduate studies in the Department of Psychology at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and holds a Master's Degree in Special Education from the Department of Primary Education. She has received psychotherapeutic training in systemic psychotherapy from the Society of Systemic Therapy and Intervention with Individuals, Families, and Wider Systems. Additionally, she has participated in specialized seminars and training in systemic psychotherapy of children, school psychology, and couples therapy. Professionally, she has gained valuable experience as a Psychologist in special therapy centers, focusing on individual psychotherapy of children and adolescents and parental counseling. In her private practice, she conducts individual psychotherapeutic sessions for adults, adolescents, and children, as well as couples therapy and parental counseling.

Η Βαμβασάκη Ζωή είναι Ψυχολόγος - Παιδοψυχολόγος BSc, MSc και διαθέτει άδεια ασκήσεως επαγγέλματος. Είναι πτυχιούχος του τμήματος Ψυχολογίας του Παντείου Πανεπιστημίου Αθηνών και κάτοχος του Μεταπτυχιακού Τίτλου Σπουδών "Ψυχική Υγεία και Ψυχιατρική Παιδιών και Εφήβων" από την Ιατρική Σχολή του Εθνικού και Καποδιστριακού Πανεπιστημίου Αθηνών. Έχει πραγματοποιήσει πρακτική άσκηση στη Κοινωνική Υπηρεσία του Δήμου Βούλας - Βάρης - Βουλιαγμένης και στο Τμήμα Ψυχιατρικής Παιδιών και Εφήβων του Γενικού Νοσοκομείου "Ασκληπιείο" Βούλας. Επιπλέον, έχει εργαστεί ως εθελόντρια Ψυχολόγος στη Ψυχολογική Υπηρεσία της Διεύθυνσης Κοινωνικής Προστασίας, Υγείας, Παιδείας και Εθελοντισμού του Δήμου Ηλιούπολης. Ειδικεύεται στη συμβουλευτική παιδιών, εφήβων και γονέων, καθώς και στις αγχώδεις διαταραχές, στην αντιμετώπιση φοβιών και στη διαχείριση της κατάθλιψης και του πένθους. Στο ιδιωτικό γραφείο που διατηρεί στην Ηλιούπολη παρέχει συνεδρίες για ενήλικες και εφήβους, σεβόμενη τις ιδιαίτερες ανάγκες εκάστοτε θεραπευόμενου.

Anna Vrettou is a Mental Health Consultant - Psychotherapist - Psychoeducator - Facilitator and maintains a private practice in Ilioupoli. Additionally, she collaborates with the Therapeutic Counseling Center (KE.THESY) in Chalandri, Attica as a psychoeducator for students.

Her theoretical approaches are based on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Psychodynamic Therapy, Integrative Psychotherapy, and Gestalt, utilizing methods such as play therapy, art therapy, and drama therapy. She has completed a 4-year program in Mental Health Counseling and Couple Counseling, and continues to pursue training in Psychology at a private university as well as in Group Facilitation.

Dionysakopoulou Sevi is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist with a private practice in the Vyronas-Pangrati area. She earned her degree from the Department of Psychology at Panteion University and is a member of the Hellenic Psychological Society and the Hellenic Society of Systemic Therapy (ELESYTH). She holds a postgraduate diploma in Public Health from the University of West Attica and is a doctoral candidate at the same university. She has specialized in Systemic Existential Psychotherapy and Family Therapy and has received further training in Clinical Psychopathology at Aeginiteio Hospital, as well as in Counseling Psychology at Panteion University. She completed an internship in the 9th ward of the Psychiatric Hospital of Attica "Daphni." She has worked as a Psychologist in secondary education and has collaborated with mental health institutions, implementing intervention programs for families, children, adolescents, and vulnerable populations. She provides psychotherapeutic services to adults, children-adolescents, couples, and families seeking to address difficulties manifesting as psychopathological symptoms and disorders (e.g., mood disorders, anxiety disorders, behavioral disorders), psychosomatic manifestations, dysfunctional relationships, or critical life events (e.g., loss, illness, childbirth, family phase transitions) or who wish to expand their self-awareness.

Dr Kanellakis Spyridon is a Psychologist with private practices in Ilioupoli and Kolonos. He graduated in Psychology from the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, holds a postgraduate diploma in School of Medicine & Therapeutics from the University of Aberdeen, and a PhD from Harokopio University. His practice handles cases across the full spectrum of psychology.

Zafeiropoulou Aggeliki MSc and Associates is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist with a private practice in Nea Smyrni. She holds a master's degree in "Stress Management and Health Promotion" from the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and is a graduate of the Department of Philosophy - Pedagogy - Psychology (Psychology Program) of the same institution. Additionally, she has been trained in family therapy and group facilitation, psychoeducational interventions in the family, and play therapy. With a fundamental principle of respecting the diversity and uniqueness of each individual, her goal is to recognize and utilize their capabilities and to facilitate changes, allowing them to enjoy and appreciate life.

Zouka Olga is a Psychologist - Systemic Psychotherapist, licensed to practice, and maintains a private practice in Athens. She graduated from the Department of Psychology at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens (NKUA) and has received postgraduate training in Systemic Psychotherapy (Systemic – Family Therapy and Couple Therapy) at the Society of Systemic Therapy and Intervention for Individuals, Families, and Broader Systems (ESYTHEPAS). She has attended training seminars on administering Projective Tests (RORSCHACH, T.A.T., C.A.T., Children's Drawing Test) at DI.K.E.PS.Y., as well as seminars related to addictions at ITACA – Greek Section and the Training Center of the 18 Ano Addiction Treatment Unit. Additionally, she completed practical training in the Family Department of the Therapeutic Center for Dependent Individuals (KETHEA) "Diavasi" and at the Psychiatric Clinic of the 251 General Air Force Hospital. She has worked as a psychologist in K.D.A.P. MEA (Municipality of Acharnes "AROGI"), in prisons (Detoxification Center for Drug-Addicted Prisoners Eleonas Thebes (KATKETH)), in a shelter for unaccompanied minor refugees (AMKE SUNYPARXIS Ecumenical Refugee Program), and provided psychosocial support to the Municipality of Haidari through an ESPA program. Currently, she provides counseling to unemployed individuals through an ESPA program. In her private practice, she focuses on creating a supportive and collaborative therapeutic relationship, tailoring her approach to the uniqueness and specific needs of each client, aiming at the effective management of any issues they face. She conducts in-person and online sessions with adults, adolescents (15 years and older), families, couples, as well as counseling sessions for couples and parents.