Psychologists for Depression in Dafni

Το Therapy Roots αποτελεί έναν χώρο ψυχικής υγείας στην περιοχή της Δάφνης, όπου κυριαρχούν η αποδοχή, η ενσυναίσθηση και η αυθεντική ανθρώπινη παρουσία. Δημιουργήθηκε από τον Γιάννη Κολέτσα και την Άννα Μεταξά και έχει στόχο την παροχή ποιοτικών υπηρεσιών ψυχοθεραπείας και συμβουλευτικής υποστήριξης.

Ο Γιάννης Κολέτσας είναι Ψυχοθεραπευτής και έχει εκπαιδευτεί στην Προσωποκεντρική Ψυχοθεραπεία στο ICPS College for Humanistic Sciences. Είναι πιστοποιημένος από την European Association of Psychotherapy (EAP). Διαθέτει επιπλέον εκπαίδευση στη Θεραπευτική Συμβουλευτική (ICPS) και κατέχει Δίπλωμα Επιπέδου 5 Pearson BTEC, ενώ έχει εξειδικευθεί στη Θεραπεία Ζεύγους και Οικογένειας (EFT). Επαγγελματικά, έχει εργαστεί και ως Σύμβουλος - Φροντιστής στην ΑΝΙΜΑ ΑΜΚΕ, ενώ έχει αναπτύξει έντονη κοινωνική δράση μέσω εθελοντικής εργασίας στις Φυλακές Κορυδαλλού και συμμετοχής σε ομάδες γονέων στο πλαίσιο προγραμμάτων του Υπουργείου Παιδείας. Είναι μέλος της Ευρωπαϊκής Εταιρείας Ψυχοθεραπείας (EAP) και της Πανελλήνιας Ένωσης Επαγγελματιών Προσωποκεντρικής και Βιωματικής Προσέγγισης.

Η Άννα Μεταξά είναι Ψυχολόγος - Ψυχοθεραπεύτρια και είναι πτυχιούχος Ψυχολογίας από το Πάντειο Πανεπιστήμιο και κατέχει Bachelor’s στο Marketing και Επικοινωνίας από το Πανεπιστήμιο Δυτικής Αττικής. Έχει εκπαιδευτεί στην Ανθρωπιστική Ψυχοθεραπεία και διαθέτει Advanced Certificate in Psychotherapy, καθώς και εκπαίδευση στο Person-Centred Experiential Counselling for Depression (UCLan, UK). Έχει επίσης εξειδικευθεί στην Τραυματοθεραπεία με τη μέθοδο EMDR, μέσω του Ινστιτούτου Τραυματοθεραπείας EMDR-Europe. Στο επαγγελματικό της έργο περιλαμβάνονται θέσεις ως ψυχολόγος στο Κέντρο Ημέρας “Στην Αυλή του Κόσμου”, στο Κέντρο Ψυχικής Υγείας Περιστερίου, καθώς και εθελοντική εργασία στο μη κερδοσκοπικό σωματείο “Φίλοι της Μέριμνας”. Είναι μέλος της World Association for Person-Centered & Experiential Psychotherapy & Counselling, καθώς και της Πανελλήνιας Ένωσης Επαγγελματιών Προσωποκεντρικής και Βιωματικής Προσέγγισης.

The decision to seek help from a mental health professional is an important and courageous act of self-care.

Whether someone is going through a difficult period, looking for ways to get to know themselves better, improve their relationships, or strengthen their psychological resilience, they have the opportunity to find support.

Ms. Christina Lepida follows an integrative approach to psychotherapy, enriched with elements from the existential–phenomenological perspective, which emphasizes lived experience, freedom, authenticity, and the meaning of life. At the same time, she incorporates techniques and tools from other evidence-based approaches, such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), thus tailoring each session to the specific needs of the individual.

Her goal is to offer a safe, genuine, and supportive space, where one can express themselves freely, without judgment. Together, you will explore the difficulties you are facing and seek ways for meaningful change and personal growth.

Ms. Lepida provides specialized psychotherapy services that cover a wide range of needs.

Koniari Xristina MSc, BSc is a Psychologist with a postgraduate degree in Cognitive Neuropsychology. Her work focuses on understanding how cognitive functions, emotions, and life experiences influence behavior, mood, and interpersonal relationships.

Simultaneously, she undergoes continuous training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and is currently receiving education in the CBT approach at the Center for Applied Psychotherapy and Counseling. Her approach is structured, collaborative, and tailored to the needs of each individual, aiming for practical tools and measurable progress in daily life.

She works with adults, as well as with parents and children, supporting difficulties such as anxiety and panic attacks, mood disorders, challenges in emotion/anger regulation, grief issues, self-esteem and relationship concerns, as well as challenges related to parenting and family dynamics. Particular emphasis is placed on creating a safe therapeutic environment, characterized by respect, empathy, and clear objectives.

Giannakopoulou Maria is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist providing individual sessions both in-person and online. She has been trained in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). She offers psychotherapeutic support to adults, adolescents, and children, focusing on understanding and modifying dysfunctional thoughts and behaviors related to anxiety, mood, and interpersonal difficulties.

She studied Psychology at the University of Derby and completed her training in Cognitive Behavioral Psychotherapy at the Center for Applied Psychotherapy and Counseling. Additionally, she holds a Master's degree (MSc) in Counseling and Guidance from the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens.

She has worked in private and public mental health institutions, supporting individuals experiencing anxiety, depressive symptoms, relationship difficulties, and self-esteem issues.

Within the therapeutic setting, she emphasizes a collaborative relationship with the client and the clear formulation of goals. Through understanding cognitive and emotional patterns, the aim is to develop more functional ways of thinking and behaving, as well as to enhance psychological resilience. The therapeutic process is individually tailored, taking into account each person's needs, pace, and objectives.

Simultaneously, she regularly participates in supervision and professional development programs, aiming for continuous professional and personal growth.

Zoumpoulaki Xara is a psychologist, graduate of the Department of Psychology at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, and a trainee member of the Hellenic Society of Psychoanalytic Group Psychotherapy. She holds a professional license to practice psychology and maintains a private practice based in Dafni, Attica. She completed her postgraduate studies in the program "Liaison Psychiatry: Integrated Care of Physical and Mental Health" at the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. She has been trained and collaborated with mental health structures and public organizations such as Attikon University General Hospital (2nd Psychiatric Clinic and Liaison Psychiatry), the Institute of Mental Health for Children and Adults (Psychiatric Home Care), the NGO Homestart Athens, and the organization Megalo Mas Spiti. She works as a psychologist in collaboration with centers in Athens, offering psychotherapy services for children, adolescents, and adults, as well as parental counseling. She has attended numerous seminars and additional training in mental health and psychotherapy topics with the aim of continuous professional development. She provides individual therapy sessions addressing a wide range of human difficulties and conditions.

Η Τζέμη Σοφία είναι Ψυχολόγος - Ψυχοθεραπεύτρια με ειδίκευση στην Προσωποκεντρική Ψυχοθεραπεία, την Παιγνιοθεραπεία και την Συμβουλευτική Γονέων. Εργάζεται ιδιωτικά στην περιοχή της Δάφνης, παρέχοντας ατομικές συνεδρίες σε ενήλικες, παιδιά και εφήβους, δια ζώσης και online. Είναι πτυχιούχος Ψυχολογίας από το University of Central Lancashire (UCLAN) της Μεγάλης Βρετανίας και κατέχει Άδεια  Ασκήσεως Ψυχολόγου (αρ. Πρωτ. 1460495). Παράλληλα, ολοκλήρωσε το 4ετές πρόγραμμα εκπαίδευσης στην Προσωποκεντρική Συμβουλευτική και Ψυχοθεραπεία από το Κολλέγιο Ανθρωπιστικών Επιστημών (ICPS) για την απόκτηση του Ευρωπαϊκού Πιστοποιητικού Ψυχοθεραπείας (ΕCP) από την European Association for Psychotherapy (EAP). Επίσης, είναι απόφοιτος του 2ετούς προγράμματος εκπαίδευσης στην Παιγνιοθεραπεία από το Πανεπιστήμιο Leeds Beckett University της Μεγάλης Βρετανίας (Postgraduate Certificate in Therapeutic Play Skills), σε συνεργασία με τον Βρετανικό εκπαιδευτικό οργανισμό APAC. Είναι επιπλέον, κάτοχος πτυχίου Κοινωνιολογίας από το Πάντειο Πανεπιστήμιο Κοινωνικών και Πολιτικών Επιστημών και μεταπτυχιακού τίτλου σπουδών στην Διοίκηση Ανθρωπίνων Πόρων (MSc in HRM) από το Stirling University της Μεγάλης Βρετανίας.

Τα τελευταία χρόνια εργάζεται ως Ψυχολόγος ιδιωτικά αλλά και σε κέντρα ειδικών θεραπειών παρέχοντας ατομικές συνεδρίες ψυχοθεραπείας ενηλίκων, εφήβων και παιδιών (παιγνιοθεραπεία), καθώς και υπηρεσίες συμβουλευτικής γονέων. Παράλληλα, έχει εργαστεί ως Ψυχολόγος/εμψυχώτρια σε οίκους ευγηρίας και ορφανοτροφεία στην Ελλάδα και το εξωτερικό. Η θεραπευτική προσέγγιση που ακολουθεί βασίζεται στις αρχές της μη-κατευθυντικής προσωποκεντρικής θεραπείας, που στόχο έχει, μέσα σε ένα ασφαλές περιβάλλον αποδοχής, να διευκολύνει το κάθε άτομο ξεχωριστά να αναπτυχθεί, να γνωρίσει καλύτερα τον εαυτό και τις ανάγκες του και κατ’ επέκταση να βρει τους κατάλληλους για το ίδιο τρόπους να ανταπεξέλθει στις προκλήσεις της ζωής και της καθημερινότητας του. Τέχνες και δημιουργικά μέσα έκφρασης μπορούν να χρησιμοποιηθούν τόσο στα παιδιά όσο και στους ενήλικες ανάλογα με τις εκάστοτε ανάγκες τους. 

Chrysa Xatzixaralampou BSc, MSc is a psychologist who conducts sessions with adolescents and adults both online and in person. She holds a master's degree in Integrative Counseling and Psychotherapy, having completed the three-year program at the University of Derby, and is also a graduate of the Department of Psychology at Aristotle University of Thessaloniki. Additionally, she is training in Systemic Psychotherapy and Counseling at Ce.S.Me.Th (Center for Systemic Study and Therapy). As part of her continuous education, she has attended numerous conferences and seminars focusing on special education, school and developmental psychology, and psychotherapy. During her undergraduate studies, she completed her internship in the Acute Cases Department at the Psychiatric Hospital of Thessaloniki. Subsequently, she undertook a postgraduate internship at a private office of a systemic psychotherapist, conducting individual sessions with adults. Concurrently, she has been active in the field of therapy with children and adolescents, addressing neurodevelopmental, emotional, and behavioral issues. She has also worked with adults, providing individual counseling and psychotherapy sessions as well as psychoeducational groups. Furthermore, she has been employed in vocational counseling, working with individuals facing severe psychosocial difficulties, focusing on psychoses, while coordinating support groups for people with psychosis and other psychosocial challenges aimed at enhancing their social skills. Moreover, she is a member of the Hellenic Association of Supported Employment (EL.ET.YP.E.) and the BACP (British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy). Currently, the psychologist collaborates with a psychotherapy center, offering individual psychotherapy sessions for children and adolescents, support groups for children and adolescents, and parental counseling.

Vlaxos Nikolaos is a Psychologist who maintains a private practice in Dafni. He is a graduate of Coventry University of England with a Bachelor with Honors, specializing (MSc) in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Counseling, and Psychotherapy from Canterbury Christ Church University. For many years, he provided mental health services in institutions and private clinics in England, serving patients from the United Kingdom and Europe. His therapeutic approach involves a holistic perspective towards the individual and their needs, addressing psychological, spiritual, and physical dimensions, progressing towards mental health through the combination of Western psychological methods and Eastern philosophy.

Ο Χατζαντουριάν Σταύρος είναι Ψυχολόγος, διατηρεί ιδιωτικό γραφείο στη Νέα Σμύρνη στο οποίο πραγματοποιεί τόσο διά ζώσης όσο και διαδικτυακές συνεδρίες με άτομα τα οποία κινητοποιούνται να εξελιχθούν σε διάφορους τομείς της ζωής τους, να οδηγηθούν σε υψηλότερα επίπεδα αυτογνωσίας ή/και που βιώνουν διάφορα ψυχοσωματικά συμπτώματα όπως κρίσεις πανικού, κατάθλιψη, άγχος και αγχώδεις διαταραχές, διαταραχές πρόσληψης τροφής κ.α. και με κύρια ψυχοθεραπευτική προσέγγιση την θεραπεία Gestalt. Τα τελευταία χρόνια ασχολείται με την τριτοβάθμια εκπαίδευση, ως κύριος καθηγητής Ψυχολογίας στο Μητροπολιτικό Κολέγιο Αθηνών. Έχει λάβει πτυχίο Ψυχολογίας στο Πανεπιστήμιο του Χρόνινχεν (University of Groningen) και τετραετή εξειδίκευση στην Ψυχοθεραπεία Gestalt στο Ινστιτούτο Ψυχοθεραπείας Gestalt Foundation of Athens. Επιπλέον, είναι κάτοχος μεταπτυχιακού με ειδίκευση στην Ψυχολογία Υγείας στο Πανεπιστήμιο του Buckingham (University of Buckingham). Έχει συμμετάσχει σε πολλές ημερίδες αναφορικά με την Ψυχοθεραπεία Gestalt αλλά και σε προγράμματα κατάρτισης του Εθνικού Καποδιστριακού Πανεπιστημίου Αθήνας (ΕΚΠΑ) για  “Σεξουαλική διαπαιδαγώγηση παιδιών και εφήβων” και “Ειδική αγωγή και διεπιστημονικές πρακτικές”.    

Τόσο κατά τη διάρκεια, όσο και μετά το πέρας των βασικών του σπουδών, έχει εργαστεί σε ένα ποικιλόμορφο φάσμα εργασιακών πλαισίων τα οποία του επιτρέπουν να έχει εποπτική αντίληψη της Ψυχοθεραπείας. Έχει εργαστεί ως φροντιστής παιδιών με μαθησιακές δυσκολίες, αυτισμό και άλλες αναπτυξιακές διαταραχές στο Ηνωμένο Βασίλειο, με έμφαση στο δημιουργικό παιχνίδι. Επιπλέον, εργάστηκε ως διαχειριστής έκτακτων κλήσεων του Εθνικού Συστήματος Υγείας του Ηνωμένου Βασιλείου, η οποία απευθύνεται σε άτομα που βρίσκονται σε κάποια άμεση απειλή για την ψυχική ή σωματική τους υγεία. Τέλος, εργάστηκε εθελοντικά ως Σύμβουλος Ψυχικής Υγείας στον Μη Κυβερνητικό Οργανισμό “Μαζί για το Παιδί” όπου προσέφερε ψυχολογική υποστήριξη και καθοδήγηση σε γονείς, παιδιά, εφήβους και εκπαιδευτικούς.

Stefanou Nefeli BSc, MSc is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist and maintains a private practice in Paleo Faliro. She is a graduate of the Department of Psychology at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and holds a postgraduate degree in Liaison Psychiatry Integrated Care of Physical and Mental Health from the medical department. She has been working in the field of psychotherapy since 2018, offering individual psychotherapy services to adults and adolescents as well as counseling to parents. She is oriented towards the field of Lacanian Psychoanalysis and is a student at the Academy of Clinical Studies in Athens. Her practice, informed by Lacan's teachings, places particular emphasis on the speech of each subject and explores the meaning of the symptoms presented by each analysand. 

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.

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.

Ioanna Kapiri, MSc is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist, a graduate of the Department of Psychology at NKUA with a professional license, and specialization in Cognitive-Behavioral Psychotherapy. She is concurrently pursuing postgraduate studies in "Child and Adolescent Mental Health" at the European University Cyprus. She has clinical experience gained from her internship at the Vyron Community Mental Health Center (1st Psychiatric Clinic of NKUA), the Center for Applied Psychotherapy and Counseling, as well as at the University General Hospital of Patras. She has collaborated with the University of Piraeus and the Municipality of Ilioupoli, and participates in research programs at Aeginiteio Hospital. She offers individual online sessions to adolescents and adults, providing support on issues such as anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, traumatic experiences, and generally improving mental resilience. Additionally, she is actively engaged in voluntary work in the field of mental health, enhancing care for vulnerable groups. With kindness, scientific expertise, and ongoing professional development, her goal is to create a safe and supportive environment for the client, facilitating their personal growth and well-being.

Anagnostou Spyros is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist and operates a Private Adult Psychodevelopment Center in Ilioupoli. He completed his studies in Psychology at Glyndwr University and is pursuing a Master's degree in Psychodynamic Psychotherapy at the University of Lancashire (ICPS College). He is dedicated to guiding individuals on the path of self-awareness. The center's mission is based on enhancing personal development and understanding.