Psychologist for Couple counseling in Lykovrysi

Kontou Kelly is a Psychologist - Psychoanalytic Psychotherapist, with postgraduate studies in Mental Health from the MSc program at King’s College London. Additionally, she has significant experience as a Group Analyst and Family and Couple Therapist, providing treatment to patients with schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and personality disorders. In adult and adolescent Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy, Kontou Kelly addresses issues such as anxiety disorders (panic attacks, agoraphobia), mood disorders, depression, dysthymia, eating disorders (bulimia, anorexia, obesity), work-related stress management, conflict resolution in the workplace, existential issues (loss, death anxiety, loneliness), lack of goals and direction, and difficulties in accepting sexual orientation. Moreover, she conducts group therapy sessions for adults and adolescents aimed at improving communication, interpersonal relationships, and assertiveness. Lastly, by offering family and couple therapies, the Psychologist assists in addressing problems within parental relationships as well as their relationships with their children, including situations involving divorce.

Oikonomopoulou Mirella is a Psychotherapist - Mental Health Counselor, maintaining a private practice in Kifisia, and holds a Master's Degree (MSc Counselling Psychology and Psychotherapy). She has trained at the First Psychiatric Department of Aeginiteio Hospital and, in her private practice, handles a wide range of cases, always focusing on providing the best possible service tailored to the individual needs of each person she treats.

Lamprinopoulou Margarita is a Psychotherapist - Family Counselor and maintains a private practice in Marousi. She holds a degree in Psychology from the Open University of Edinburgh and a Bachelor in Art and Science from Deree College. She is a certified therapist in the "Walking in your shoes" method and has attended educational and experiential training seminars related to mental health at the Laboratory for the Exploration of Human Relations. She has served as a Trainer and Coordinator in numerous seminars and also participates voluntarily in many of them. Additionally, she has taken part in various conferences aimed at expanding her knowledge in her field. Finally, she is a member of the Hellenic Counseling Society and the European Counseling Association and is fluent in English and French.

Sklaveniti Xristina is a Psychologist – Psychotherapist with many years of experience in Greece and abroad, accompanying individuals through both small and significant life stories. She emphasizes the unique characteristics and needs of each person, offering personalized care with respect for human rights, regardless of gender, nationality, religion, sexual orientation, or gender expression. She holds a degree in Psychology from the University of Crete and a master's degree in Gender Studies from the Hellenic Open University, awarded with an academic excellence scholarship. Her research work focused on the phenomenon of obstetric violence as experienced and narrated by those who have undergone it, through a feminist research perspective with an emphasis on the voices of the subjects. She is specialized in Narrative Psychotherapy and Systemic Psychodrama, as well as in approaches that incorporate feminist, intersectional, and inclusive perspectives. She provides individual therapy, couples therapy, support for children and adolescents, parental counseling, therapy for LGBTQ+ individuals, and experiential empowerment groups. Her focus is on the therapeutic relationship, empathy, and the creation of a safe environment where one can rewrite their story with meaning and purpose.

Skordialou Maria is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist and maintains a private practice in Marousi. She studied in the Psychology Department of Panteion University of Social and Political Sciences. Subsequently, she trained in Cognitive Psychotherapy at the Research University Mental Health Institute, in collaboration with Aeginiteio Hospital, and in Systemic Couple Therapy at the Institute of Systemic Therapy of Thessaloniki. Additionally, she has been trained in Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy at the Child and Adolescent Mental Health Institute, as well as in the use of psychometric tools such as WISC III, C.A.T., T.A.T., S.A.T., and projective drawing techniques. She possesses extensive experience, having worked in various institutions and organizations. Alongside her private practice, she is an adult educator, collaborates with the Psychotherapy Center "Synichisi," the Special Therapy Center "Therapaizontas," and also works in primary and secondary schools in the Attica region.

Η Μουζάκη Γιάννα είναι Ψυχολόγος-ειδ. Ψυχοθεραπεύτρια Συνθετικής Συστημικής Οικογενειακής Προσέγγισης, κατέχει μεταπτυχιακό τίτλο στην Εφαρμοσμένη Θετική Ψυχολογία (MSc Applied Positive Psychology) και διατηρεί ιδιωτικό γραφείο στη Κηφισιά. Έχει δημιουργήσει έναν θεραπευτικό χώρο για ανθρώπους που βιώνουν περιόδους αλλαγής, απώλειας, αναζήτησης νοήματος ή επαναπροσδιορισμού του εαυτού τους. Η θεραπευτική της φιλοσοφία βασίζεται στην πεποίθηση ότι ο αυθεντικός εαυτός δεν χρειάζεται διόρθωση, αλλά καλλιεργείται μέσα από επίγνωση, φροντίδα και ουσιαστική σύνδεση. Στο πλαίσιο της θεραπευτικής διαδικασίας παρέχεται χώρος για την επεξεργασία τόσο των δυσκολιών και των τραυμάτων όσο και των δυνατοτήτων που μπορούν να αναπτυχθούν και να ανθίσουν. Παρέχονται υπηρεσίες Ατομικής - Ομαδικής Ψυχοθεραπείας, Θεραπείας Ζεύγους, Οικογενειακής Θεραπείας, καθώς και Συμβουλευτικής Γονέων και Εφήβων. Συντονίζει σε εταιρείες και οργανισμούς βιωματικά workshops και ομάδες συμβουλευτικής που ενισχύουν την ψυχική ευεξία, τη σύνδεση και την ανθεκτικότητα στον χώρο εργασίας. Στο πλαίσιο της συνεχούς επιμόρφωσης και κατάρτισης της έχει παρακολουθήσει και παρακολουθεί πληθώρα εκπαιδευτικών σεμιναρίων.

Katsarou Emmanouela is a Psychologist-Psychotherapist and maintains a private practice in Marousi. Simultaneously, she works as an Associate Mental Health Counselor at the Rodicare Nursing Home, in the Social Service of the Municipal Clinics of the Ilioupoli Municipality, and in the Social Solidarity Department of the Northern Sector Regional Unit of Athens. After completing her studies in the Department of Psychology at the University of Crete, she specialized in Clinical and Community Psychology through her postgraduate studies (Master of Science) at the University of East London. In the past, she has worked as a Psychologist at the Chronic Diseases Hospital of Western Athens – Western Athens Disability Branch of the Attica Social Welfare Center. Additionally, she has volunteered as a Psychologist at the KETHEA DIAVASI Counseling Station and as a Parallel Support Companion for individuals with mental disorders at the Hellenic Center for the Promotion of Social and Mental Health "POREIA AMKE." She completed her internship at the ATHINA Program of Aeginiteio Hospital. Finally, she is specialized in Systemic Family Psychotherapy, Individual Psychotherapy, Panic Attacks, and Phobias.

Varvara Karpouzou is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist and maintains her private practice in Kifisia. She holds a degree in Psychology from the University of East London and has completed postgraduate studies in Clinical Psychology at the University of East London as well as in Child Psychology at the University of Central Lancashire. She specialized in Systemic-Family Psychotherapy at the Laboratory for the Investigation of Human Relations, which is based on the Synthetic Model of Systemic Therapy, as well as in the Diagnosis and Psychotherapy of Children through the SANE (System attachment Narrative Encephalon) perspective, an enriched model of systemic psychotherapy that integrates elements from attachment theory, the narrative approach, and neuroscience findings into therapeutic practice. She was trained in Sue Johnson's model, Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy (EFT), is a certified couples therapist, and an official member of the EFT Greek Network and the ICEEFT (International Center for Excellence in EFT). Her scientific interest in psychological trauma led her to train in the psychotherapeutic method EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) for addressing emotional distress and symptoms arising from adverse life experiences or events. The Psychologist collaborates with EPIPSY, specifically with the Day Hospital. It is worth noting that, perceiving science as a dynamic process in constant evolution and wishing to be part of this process, she participates in numerous seminars and conferences both in Greece and abroad. In her private practice, she addresses a wide range of cases, combining her scientific rigor with the experience gained from over 25 years of professional activity. She is an official member of the British Psychological Society (MBPsS), the EFT Greek Network, and the Hellenic Society of Systemic Therapy (ELESYTH).

Mariana Florou is a Psychologist-Psychotherapist and maintains a private practice in Kifisia. She is a distinguished graduate in Psychology from Panteion University (License number 2955/18-01-2019). Additionally, she is a distinguished graduate in Sociology from the same university. She has completed her studies in the four-year enriched systemic SANE model at the Institute of Education and Research in Systemic Psychotherapy - Logo Psychis, obtaining a diploma in psychotherapy recognized by the European Association for Psychotherapy (EAP). At the same institute, she has also completed a one-year training program in couples therapy. She regularly receives supervision and has undergone over ten years of personal therapy. She has completed a six-month internship in the psychiatric clinic of the 414 Military Hospital as a prerequisite for her undergraduate studies. Furthermore, as part of her specialization in psychotherapy, she completed a 30-month practical training in a psychologist’s office, where she actively participated in the therapeutic process of a psychotherapy group. Since 2019, she has been working in her private practice with adolescents, adults, couples, and families addressing a wide range of issues and difficulties. Additionally, she collaborates with a counseling and psychotherapy center as a psychotherapist for adults, families, and couples. Acknowledging the challenges of the contemporary era, the rapidly changing social landscape, as well as developments in psychology and neurosciences, she continues to attend various educational programs for her further professional development. Her aim is for the psychotherapeutic relationship to function as a reparative framework of safety, in which clients can discover silenced aspects of themselves and develop a revised perspective on themselves and their lives.

Vaitsou Dimitra is a Mental Health Counselor - Psychotherapist and maintains a private practice in Neo Irakleio. She holds a degree in Psychology from Athens Metropolitan College and the University of Preston in the United States. During her studies, she attended the HND Edexcel Success through qualifications BTEC Higher National Diploma program, European Educational Organization care practice. Simultaneously, she received additional training in Systemic - Family Psychotherapy through the four-year program at the "Laboratory of Human Relationships Exploration." In her professional career, she has collaborated with "The Smile of the Child," providing psychological and moral support to children; continued as a scientific associate at the "Bioanelixi" Center, heading the Counseling Psychology department by conducting individual sessions and group workshops on self-awareness, self-image, and self-esteem. Additionally, she worked as a coordinator for self-awareness groups and educational seminars at the Alternative Wellness Center "Sharmilla," provided individual counseling and family therapy at the Municipal Polyclinics of Lykovrysi, and at the Day Care and Daytime Care Center for people with disabilities in the Prefecture of Fthiotida. To date, she delivers educational lectures and seminars in schools, addressing parents, children, and educators.

Mpaxarakis Akis is a Psychologist, Sociologist, and Systemic Psychotherapist. He completed his undergraduate studies in the Department of Sociology at Panteion University and subsequently studied Psychology at the University of East London. He specialized in Systemic Psychotherapy at the Center for Systemic Study and Therapy (Ke.S.Me.Th), where he also completed his internship. His postgraduate studies are in the field of child and adolescent mental health (University of Lancashire). Additionally, he completed internships at the Special Education Workshop "Margarita" and the Preschool Education Center "Dorothy Snot". He has also volunteered by providing his services at the Research University Institute of Mental Hygiene (E.P.I.PSY), the Company for the Development and Mental Health (E.P.A.PSY), and the Social Cooperative Activities for Vulnerable Groups "EDRA". Finally, he has participated in numerous seminars, many of which focus on anxiety, depression, grief, addictions, parental counseling, EMDR, creative play, mental resilience, emotion management, and more.