Health professionals with experience in Depression near Palaio Faliro

Anita Prodromou, always respecting the uniqueness of each individual, is a PhD candidate at the University of Essex in the United Kingdom. She is a Psychologist and has been operating a private practice in Piraeus (near the train and metro station) since 2012. She is a member of the SEPS, BPS, and BACP. She holds a degree in Integrative Counselling with a specialization in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), as well as a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from the University of Essex. Additionally, she holds a Master’s degree in Clinical Psychology and Counselling from the University of Derby. She is also certified by the BPS as a supervisor of psychology students and professionals. Her approach is Integrative Counselling, incorporating Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) as well as Person-Centered Therapy, always respecting the individual. The focus of the therapeutic process depends on each unique case. Following the initial assessment session, the most appropriate therapeutic approach is selected based on evidence-based research as the most effective method for each individual. Sessions are available for adults, adolescents, young adults, children, families, and couples.

Andreadaki Kalliopi is a psychologist – child psychologist, maintaining a private practice in Piraeus and has held a Psychologist Professional License from the Piraeus Prefecture since 2008. She holds a degree from the Department of Psychology at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and has specialized in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy at the Research University Institute of Mental Health E.P.I.PSY of Aiginiteio Hospital. She has successfully completed the two-year training seminar "New Trends in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy" at the Hellenic Society for Behavioral Research and has attended seminars on "Clinical Psychopathology" at Aiginiteio, as well as "Counseling of Children and Families in Serious Illness and Bereavement" from the organization Merimna. Additionally, she has participated in training related to Clinical Psychopathology in children. Moreover, she has completed practical training at the Primary School of the National Foundation for the Deaf, the 1st Primary School for Autistic Children in Piraeus, and the Athena Boarding School. From 2008 to 2010, she worked as a psychologist in the Child Psychiatric Department of Tzaneio General Hospital of Piraeus, while from 2011 to 2019 she was part of the team of the sos 15900 helpline of the General Secretariat for Gender Equality, providing psychological support to women victims of violence. Finally, since 2019, she has been working as a school psychologist in primary schools in Piraeus.

Toli - Manetou Christina is a Psychologist with a private practice in Alimos. She is a graduate of the Department of Psychology at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. Additionally, she holds a postgraduate degree in school psychology - child psychology from the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and a postgraduate specialization diploma in Systemic Family Psychotherapy (Family Therapist) from the 1st Psychiatric Clinic of Aeginiteion Hospital. Finally, her practice manages cases encompassing the full spectrum of psychology, with a noteworthy specialization in anxiety disorders, child psychology, and individual psychotherapy.

Mary Koronaiou is a Psychologist specializing in Systemic Psychotherapy, and she runs a private practice in Vrilissia, where she provides psychotherapy and counseling services to adults, couples, and families. She holds a Bachelor’s degree (BSc) in Psychology from the University of East London, as well as a Master’s degree (MSc) in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Hellenic American University. She is currently specializing in the Systemic Approach at the training and research institute “Logo Psychis,” in the SANE model (System Attachment Narrative Encephalon), which integrates attachment theory, narrative psychology, and neuroscience. This approach focuses on understanding relationships, interaction patterns, and personal narratives that shape an individual’s experience. Within her therapeutic practice, she works with issues related to interpersonal relationship difficulties, anxiety management, stress, anger, phobias, panic attacks, psychosomatic symptoms, and depression. Sessions are offered both in person and online, in either Greek or English.

Drakaki Areti is a Psychologist with a private practice in Alimos. She graduated from the Department of Psychology at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and holds a professional license to practice psychology. She completed her internship at the Chronic Disease Hospital of Eastern Attica and at the Prevention Center of the Municipality of Glyfada. Additionally, she holds a postgraduate degree in Human Resource Management from ALBA Graduate Business School. Furthermore, she trained for four years at the Laboratory for the Investigation of Human Relations and obtained a specialization certificate in Systemic and Family/Group Counseling and Psychotherapy. She has also received additional training in Couples Therapy and Eating Disorders. Until 2013, she worked at the Municipality of Alimos, providing psychological support and counseling services to citizens and residents of the area, and since 2012 she has been practicing privately in Alimos, offering Individual and Group Psychotherapy, Couples and Family Therapy, Career Counseling for adults and senior executives, and Professional Orientation. Finally, she is a member of the Greek Psychological Society (SEPS) and the Hellenic Society of Systemic Therapy (ELESITH), while also organizing psychology seminars.

Georgia Mpertsia is a Clinical Psychologist and Cognitive-Behavioral Psychotherapy Therapist. She specializes in treating anxiety, phobias, panic disorders, depression, relational and family difficulties in adults, adolescents, and children. Additionally, she teaches at a private college in Attica. She graduated from the Department of Psychology at Panteion University of Athens, and completed her postgraduate studies with honors in Clinical Psychology at the University of Central Lancashire, UK. Her specialization was carried out in the Cognitive-Behavioral Psychotherapeutic Approach. Her clinical experience includes mental health and rehabilitation facilities such as K.E.TH.E.A DIAVASI, E.P.A.PSY, and private support structures for individuals with disabilities. She has been trained in clinical and translational research as a member of the Laboratory of Experimental Psychology and Neuropsychology at Aiginiteio Hospital. Currently, she collaborates with private psychotherapeutic institutions in Attica. She has been trained in clinical assessment and administration of Psychometric Tools for the investigation of Anxiety, Mood, Depression and Mania, Cognitive Functions/Mental Functionality in healthy and clinical populations. Finally, she has participated in and attended numerous conferences and seminars in the field of Psychology and has published a variety of articles in collaboration with online mental health platforms.

Michalis Sgoros is a Psychologist-Psychotherapist with a private practice in Agios Dimitrios. He holds a degree in Psychology from the University of East London, UK, and has been trained in the therapeutic approach of psychodynamic clinical practice at the Hellenic Organization of Psychotherapy and Education in Group Analysis "Hope in GA." Currently, he is attending a training program in the therapy of psychosexual dysfunctions focused on recognition and management at the Research University Institute of Mental Health (E.P.I.PSY), as well as a training program in group analysis at the Hellenic Organization of Psychotherapy and Education in Group Analysis "Hope in GA." Additionally, he collaborates with the Hellenic Rheumatology Association (EL.E.AN.A.), providing psychological support services both in groups and individually. In his practice, he works psychotherapeutically with an adult population, upholding the principles of respect, understanding, and confidentiality. As part of his ongoing professional development, he has attended numerous educational seminars and is characterized by teamwork spirit, flexibility, and adaptability.

Papakonstantinou Natalia - Aspasia MSc, BCBA is a Psychologist who maintains a private practice in Nea Smyrni. She holds a degree in Psychology from Winona State University and has completed doctoral studies in Neurobiology at the University of Pittsburgh. Additionally, she possesses a master's degree in Child Developmental Psychology from the University of Central Lancashire and has specialized in Special Education: Learning Disabilities and Dyslexia at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. She is a Certified Behavior Analyst and has specialized in Eating Disorders at the Center for Training and Treatment of Eating Disorders. To date, she continues her educational journey with an approach in Systemic Psychotherapy and Counseling at the Laboratory of Systemic Psychology and Pedagogy "Rodakino". The psychologist has worked in numerous Centers and NGOs in Greece and abroad, gaining significant experience, and has participated in numerous conferences and publications. Finally, she has served as president of the Psychology Club and Psi Chi - Psychology Honor Society.

Ο Κουστένης Γιάννης είναι Ψυχολόγος – Ψυχοθεραπευτής, με ειδίκευση στην Συνθετική Ψυχοθεραπεία.  Είναι πτυχιούχος Ψυχολογίας, με μεταπτυχιακό στην Ψυχοθεραπεία και την Συμβουλευτική, στο University of East London.  Μετεκπαιδεύτηκε ως Υγειονομικός Ψυχολόγος στο Κέντρο Εκπαίδευσης Υγειονομικού της Πολεμικής Αεροπορίας. Εκπαιδεύτηκε στην βασική ΚΑΡΠΑ (καρδιοπνευμονική αναζωογόνηση). Εξειδικεύτηκε αφενός, στην Ειδική αγωγή και Εκπαίδευση και αφετέρου, στην Εφαρμοσμένη Σχολική Ψυχολογία, μέσω των επιμορφώσεων του στο Εθνικό και Καποδιστριακό Πανεπιστήμιο Αθηνών (ΕΚΠΑ). Εργάστηκε σαν πρακτική άσκηση ή εθελοντικά, ως Ψυχολόγος και Ψυχοθεραπευτής, σε διάφορες Νοσοκομειακές, Δημοτικές, Ιδρυματικές- δομές/μονάδες παρακολούθησης ή φροντίδας ενηλίκων και ηλικιωμένων (περιστατικά νευρολογικής κλινικής, περιστατικά με Άνοια, Alzheimer, πάρκινσον, προβλήματα μνήμης, νοητικής ενδυνάμωσης, κινητοποίησης, αποκατάστασης, MS, ΑΕΕ, MCI, χρήσης ψυχομετρικών εργαλείων, γηριατρικής κλίμακας κατάθλιψης, κλπ) στη Νευρολογική Κλινική του Ναυτικού Νοσοκομείου Αθηνών, στην Κοινωνική Υπηρεσία του Δήμου Αγίου Δημητρίου με συνεδρίες, αλλά και ως Συντονιστής υπεύθυνος Ομάδας Αυτογνωσίας, στο Συμβουλευτικό Κέντρο του Μητροπολιτικού Κολλεγίου Αθηνών, στην Μονάδα Φροντίδας "Ακτιος Οδηγός". Εργάστηκε ως Υγειονομικός Ψυχολόγος στην Ψυχιατρική Κλινική του 251 Γενικού Νοσοκομείου Αθηνών.   Έκανε μαθητεία, ως Ειδικός Παιδαγωγός/Ψυχολόγος σε σχολικό περιβάλλον(φοίτηση και πλαισίωση μαθητών με αναπτυξιακές κλπ δυσκολίες). Εργάζεται ως Ψυχολόγος σε Σχολική Μονάδα και έχοντας βιώσει το Μοντεσσοριανό Σύστημα εκπαίδευσης και αγωγής και έχοντας συνεργαστεί σε σχολικά περιβάλλοντα και σε παράλληλη στήριξη, κατέχει μια ολοκληρωμένη γνώση και εμπειρία  της Ψυχολογίας των παιδιών και της οικογένειας. Διαθέτει και ευρύτερο γνωστικό υπόβαθρο σε διοικητική θέση/ανθρώπινο δυναμικό και στην Πληροφορική. Έχει παρακολουθήσει πλήθος σεμιναρίων (νευροψυχολογία, διαχείριση συναισθημάτων, διαχείριση πόνου, κλπ). Λειτουργεί το ιδιωτικό του γραφείο στον Άγιο Δημήτριο Αττικής και αναλαμβάνει συνεδρίες ενηλίκων, τόσο εξ αποστάσεως, όσο και δια ζώσης