Health professionals for Depression near Thrakomakedones

Mpaloti Maria MA is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist with a private practice in the Kifisia area. She holds a degree in Psychology from Panteion University and postgraduate studies from the University of Nottingham, UK. She has specialized in the systemic approach, following extensive training at AKMA (Athens Center for the Study of Man). The Psychologist has participated in European conferences and has many years of experience in psychotherapy for adolescents and adults, as well as in group and family therapy.

Tsanikidi Eirini is a Psychologist who maintains a private practice in Acharnes, providing psychotherapy, counseling, and personal development services. She holds a degree in Psychology from Panteion University of Social and Political Sciences and a master's diploma in Clinical and Community Psychology from the University of East London. She has completed training in Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy at the Research University Institute of Mental Health (EPIΨY - Aeginiteio Hospital) (2017-2018). As part of her master's program, she undertook supervised practical training in Cognitive and Behavioral Therapies. She has also been trained in Positive Psychology (annual Positive Psychology training program at Panteion University), in Eating Disorders at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, as well as in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia at the Society for Cognitive Behavioral Studies (EGSS). She holds a professional license and is an active member of the Hellenic Psychologists Association. Finally, she has worked as a Psychologist in the Social Policy Department of the Municipality of Acharnes and completed her internship at the Social Care Center "Workshop - Lillian Voudouri."

Ioannis Papadimas is a licensed psychologist, holding a degree in Psychology from the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens (NKUA) and a full member of the Hellenic Psychological Society (SEPS) since 2020. He has specialized in Psychoanalytic–Psychodynamic Psychotherapy through his training at the European Institute of Counseling and Psychotherapy, and he has also completed postgraduate training in Psychoeducation and Behavioral Family Therapy.His professional background includes collaborations with well-established mental health and social care organizations. He has worked as a psychologist at The Smile of the Child, as well as at the Lilian Voudouri Foundation, where he served as coordinator in a Supported Living Residence (SYD). In addition, he has held the position of psychologist and scientific supervisor at the Association for the Care of Minors and Youth. He completed his internship at the Attica Psychiatric Hospital (Dafni) and offered voluntary psychological support through the Social Services of the Municipality of Fyli.Currently, he provides online psychotherapy services from his private practice based in Ano Liosia, working with adults and adolescents on a wide range of psychological issues, including anxiety, panic attacks, depression, emotional disorders, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), personality disorders, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), self-esteem and identity issues, and interpersonal relationship difficulties. He also offers parental counseling and family support.His therapeutic approach focuses on building a stable, authentic, and safe therapeutic relationship, where individuals are encouraged to explore their inner world, process past experiences, and strengthen their psychological resilience in order to bring about meaningful and lasting change in their lives.

Η Μάλλιου Βασιλική, MSc, είναι Ψυχολόγος – Ψυχοθεραπεύτρια και διατηρεί ιδιωτικό γραφείο στη Νέα Ερυθραία. Είναι πτυχιούχος Ψυχολογίας και κάτοχος Μεταπτυχιακού Διπλώματος στην Παιδοψυχολογία από το Institute of Counselling and Psychological Studies του University of Central Lancashire.

Παράλληλα, παρακολουθεί τετραετές Πρόγραμμα Ειδίκευσης στο Συνθετικό Μοντέλο Συστημικής Θεραπείας στο Κέντρο Διερεύνησης Ανθρώπινων Σχέσεων, το οποίο αποτελεί το πρώτο πιστοποιημένο συστημικό εκπαιδευτικό κέντρο της Ελληνική Εταιρεία Συμβουλευτικής.

Έχει προσφέρει εθελοντική εργασία στα σπίτια του οργανισμού Το Χαμόγελο του Παιδιού, καθώς και στη γραμμή υποστήριξης παιδιών, εφήβων και ενηλίκων «Μαζί για το Παιδί – Γραμμή 11525», ενώ έχει συνεργαστεί με την Α’ Ψυχιατρική Κλινική του Αιγινήτειο Νοσοκομείο. Επιπλέον, έχει προσφέρει εθελοντική εργασία στον Δήμος Αμαρουσίου, σε δομές ΚΑΠΗ, σε γηροκομείο και σε ξενώνες φιλοξενίας, υποστηρίζοντας ευάλωτες κοινωνικές ομάδες, ενώ διετέλεσε και συντονίστρια ομάδας εγκύων παρέχοντας ψυχοεκπαιδευτική και συμβουλευτική υποστήριξη.

Επιπροσθέτως, πραγματοποίησε την πρακτική της άσκηση στο Κατάστημα Κράτησης Γυναικείων Φυλακών Ελαιώνα, συντονίζοντας ομάδες και παρέχοντας ενημέρωση σε ζητήματα ψυχοθεραπείας στο πλαίσιο του σχολείου και της θεραπευτικής ομάδας του ΟΚΑΝΑ. Έχει επίσης αποκτήσει επαγγελματική εμπειρία συνεργαζόμενη με ιδιωτικά γραφεία ψυχοθεραπευτών και ως ψυχολόγος στο Σικιαρίδειον Ίδρυμα, υποστηρίζοντας παιδιά με νοητική υστέρηση.

Στο πλαίσιο της διαρκούς επιστημονικής της κατάρτισης, έχει συμμετάσχει σε πληθώρα εκπαιδευτικών σεμιναρίων και αποτελεί τακτικό μέλος του Σύλλογος Ελλήνων Ψυχολόγων.

Βασικός της στόχος είναι η διαμόρφωση ενός δομημένου και ασφαλούς θεραπευτικού πλαισίου, εντός του οποίου ο εξυπηρετούμενος δύναται να εκφράζεται ελεύθερα, να προβαίνει σε ουσιαστική αυτοδιερεύνηση και να ενδυναμώνεται μέσω της ανάπτυξης δεξιοτήτων. Θεμελιώδεις αξίες που διέπουν την επαγγελματική της στάση αποτελούν η πεποίθηση ότι κάθε άνθρωπος έχει δικαίωμα πρόσβασης στη θεραπεία και ισότιμη θέση εντός αυτής, καθώς και η αναγνώριση ότι κάθε δυσκολία αξίζει να γίνεται κατανοητή, αποδεκτή και να αντιμετωπίζεται με τη δέουσα φροντίδα.

Η Εξαρχου Αργυρώ είναι Κλινική Ψυχολόγος MSc (αρ. αδείας 4385), Ψυχοθεραπεύτρια και υποψήφια Διδάκτωρ Ψυχολογίας στο University of Greater Manchester. Έχει εξειδικευθεί στη Γνωστική Συμπεριφορική Ψυχοθεραπεία ενηλίκων και εφήβων (Cognitive Behavioral Τherapy), καθώς επίσης και στη Συμβουλευτική και Θεραπεία ζεύγους και οικογένειας.

Έχει αποκτήσει στο παρελθόν πολύτιμη κλινική εμπειρία μέσα από τη συνεργασία της με δομές όπως το Best Buddies Greece και TACT Hellas, όπου παρείχε υποστήριξη σε άτομα με νοητικές και αναπτυξιακές δυσκολίες και συμμετείχε ως Assistant Psychologist σε θεραπευτικές ομάδες και ατομικές συνεδρίες ενηλίκων.

Έχει συμμετάσχει ως ομιλήτρια σε συνέδρια, παρουσιάζοντας ερευνητικές εργασίες της, οι οποίες εστιάζουν στις ανθρώπινες σχέσεις, καθώς επίσης και στον τρόπο κοινωνικοποίησης των ανθρώπων.

Επιστημονικά άρθρα της έχουν δημοσιευτεί σε ελληνικά και ξένα journals, με θεματολογία όπως συναισθηματική νοημοσύνη, πένθος, ψυχική ανθεκτικότητα.

Έχει εργαστεί ως Ψυχολόγος σε ποικίλα πλαίσια, διεξάγοντας ατομικές συνεδρίες ενηλίκων, θεραπευτικές ομάδες, καθώς επίσης και συμβουλευτική ζεύγους.

Παρέχει συνεδρίες εξ’ αποστάσεως (online) και δια ζώσης (in person) στην ελληνική και αγγλική γλώσσα σε θεραπευμένους σε Ελλάδα και εξωτερικό.

Τα δυνατά σημεία της είναι η διαχείριση πένθους - απώλειας, η κατάθλιψη, η διαχείριση άγχους, οι φοβίες, η κρίση πανικού, η διαχείριση θυμού, η θεραπεία ζεύγους, η συμβουλευτική γονέων και εφήβων, οι σχέσεις, η διεκδικητικότητα και η ιδεοψυχαναγκαστική διαταραχή.

Antonopoulou Paraskeui is a licensed Psychologist who maintains a private practice in Kifisia. She approaches therapy with respect, authenticity, and genuine interest in the individual, while also undergoing continuous training in Integrative Psychotherapy as part of a four-year program at the University of Thessaly.

She has received specialized training in anxiety and stress, grief, and psychological trauma, emphasizing the creation of a safe and supportive therapeutic environment tailored to the needs of each individual.

She has experience in group therapeutic processes with a systemic approach, while also engaging in individual therapy and supervision, aiming for ongoing personal and professional development, as well as providing the highest quality psychological services possible.

She works with individuals who wish to address anxiety and stress management, emotional difficulties, grief, and issues related to transitional life phases.

Iakovou Aleksandra is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist (MSc-CBT) who maintains a private practice in Nea Erythraia and collaborates with a psychotherapy center in downtown Athens. She studied Psychology at the University of Greenwich in England (BSc) and has been trained in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). Additionally, she completed postgraduate studies in Health Psychology at the University of Lancashire in England. She has also completed the Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) program. She completed her internship at "The Smile of the Child," where she provided psychological support to children up to 8 years old, as well as at "18 and Over," where she conducted sessions with individuals with eating disorders. Her focus is on the treatment of anxiety, depression, eating disorders, pain management, as well as enhancing self-confidence and changing behaviors that lead to the adoption of a balanced diet. Psychotherapy aids in self-recognition, as each person learns more about their thoughts, emotions, and behaviors. This is when the desired change begins.

Kyriazi Ntaniella is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist licensed to practice and maintains a private practice in Kifisia. She provides Psychotherapy and Counseling for adults on issues related to interpersonal relationships, separation/divorce, loss and grief, anxiety and depression, adjustment difficulties and cross-cultural differences, personal development and self-awareness, among others, in both Greek and English. She is also interested in mental health prevention and social welfare issues. In this context, she has been trained as a Coordinator of Parent School Groups by the Panhellenic Association of Parent Schools and has volunteered as a Psychologist in collaboration with the Municipalities of Dionysos, Vrilissia, and Kifisia. She holds a Master's degree in Integrative Counseling and Psychotherapy from the University of Derby in the United Kingdom. Additionally, she has training in Psychodynamic Psychotherapy from the International Psychotherapy Institute in the USA. Finally, she is a regular member of the Hellenic Psychological Society, the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, The International Psychotherapy Institute, and The International Association for Relational Psychoanalysis and Psychotherapy.

Pantos Dimitris is a Psychologist who maintains a private practice in Nea Erythraia. He holds a degree in Psychology from the University of East London and a postgraduate degree in Clinical Psychology from the University of Central Lancashire. Additionally, he has been trained in Systemic Family Psychotherapy at the Systemic Center for Psychotherapy and Counseling SKEPSYS. In the past, he has worked as a Psychologist at the Genesis Athens Center and at the Multispace for People with Disabilities "Asterion Draseis," while continuing to offer his services online and at Pneuma. In his private practice, as well as online, he provides a wide range of services, respecting the unique needs of each patient.

Η Κοσσυβάκη Ναταλία - Γεωργία εργάζεται ιδιωτικά ως Ψυχολόγος - Ψυχοθεραπεύτρια στην περιοχή της Κηφισιάς και είναι επιστημονικά υπεύθυνη του Κέντρου Συμβουλευτικής και Ψυχοθεραπείας "ΜΕΤΑΣΚΕΨΙΣ", όπου παρέχει ατομική και ομαδική ψυχοθεραπεία. Ειδικότερα, αφού αποφοίτησε ως αριστούχος από το τμήμα Ψυχολογίας του Παντείου Πανεπιστημίου Κοινωνικών και Πολιτικών Επιστημών, πραγματοποίησε τετραετή εκπαίδευση στην Προσωποκεντρική Συμβουλευτική και Ψυχοθεραπεία στο Κολλέγιο Ανθρωπιστικών Επιστημών (ICPS) για την απόκτηση του Ευρωπαϊκού Πιστοποιητικού Ψυχοθεραπείας (ECP) από την από την European Association for Psychotherapy (EAP). Παράλληλα, μετεκπαιδεύτηκε στην Έγκαιρη Παρέμβαση στην Ψύχωση στο Ερευνητικό και Πανεπιστημιακό Ινστιτούτο Ψυχικής Υγιεινής, ενώ, στη συνέχεια πραγματοποίησε μεταπτυχιακές σπουδές στον τομέα της Παιδοψυχολογίας (MSc, Psychology of Child Development) στο University of Central Lancashire της Αγγλίας, από το οποίο αποφοίτησε με Άριστα. Επίσης, αναγνωρίζοντας την αναγκαιότητα συνεχούς εκπαίδευσης και κατάρτισης, έχει παρακολουθήσει πλήθος σεμιναρίων και έχει πιστοποιηθεί για τη χρήση ψυχομετρικών εργαλείων, όπως είναι το Πολυδιάστατο Ερωτηματολόγιο Προσωπικότητας της Μινεσότα (MMPI-2). Επιπρόσθετα, έχει πιστοποιηθεί για τη διεξαγωγή προγραμμάτων Επαγγελματικού Προσανατολισμού με χρήση των τεστ Προσωπικότητας, Ικανοτήτων και Ενδιαφερόντων e-mellon. Τέλος, έχει μετεκπαιδευτεί στην Ειδική Αγωγή και τη Χαρισματικότητα στο Εθνικό και Καποδιστριακό Πανεπιστήμιο Αθηνών. Πέραν του πεδίου της Ψυχολογίας - Ψυχοθεραπείας, είναι πτυχιούχος του τμήματος Πολιτικής Επιστήμης και Δημόσιας Διοίκησης του Εθνικού και Καποδιστριακού Πανεπιστημίου Αθηνών. Όσον αφορά την κλινική πρακτική, πραγματοποίησε την πρακτική της άσκηση στη Διεύθυνση Κοινωνικής Πολιτικής και Υγείας του δήμου Βύρωνα. Στη συνέχεια, εργάστηκε εθελοντικά στη Μονάδα Ψυχοκοινωνικής Αποκατάστασης του Γενικού Νοσοκομείου Ναυπλίου, ενώ μετεκπαιδεύτηκε και στο Αιγινήτειο Νοσοκομείο. Παράλληλα, ως μέλος του εκπαιδευτικού προσωπικού του Κολλεγίου Ανθρωπιστικών Επιστημών (ICPS) έχει συμμετάσχει σε μεταπτυχιακά προγράμματα Προσωποκεντρικής Ψυχοθεραπείας. Τα τελευταία χρόνια, εργάζεται ιδιωτικά συντονίζοντας ομάδες προσωπικής ανάπτυξης και παρέχοντας ατομική συμβουλευτική και ψυχοθεραπεία σε εφήβους και ενήλικες. Η θεραπευτική προσέγγιση που ακολουθεί είναι εξατομικευμένη, ώστε να ανταποκρίνεται στα ιδιαίτερα χαρακτηριστικά και τις ανάγκες του κάθε ατόμου.

Eleni Yoldasi is a Psychologist – Psychotherapist who maintains a private practice in Kifisia. With specialization in Person-Centered Psychotherapy, she offers a safe and supportive environment for personal development, self-awareness, and enhancement of mental well-being. Her goal is to help clients discover their potential, focusing on the values and needs that lead to an authentic and fulfilling life.

She completed her studies in Psychology at the **University of Essex** and is currently completing her training in **Person-Centered and Focusing-Oriented Counseling & Psychotherapy** at the **Hellenic Focusing Centre**. In parallel, she holds a diploma in **Health and Wellness Coaching** from the **International Authority for Professional Coaching & Mentoring**, while she continuously expands her knowledge with courses in philosophy, focusing on fundamental questions concerning life and human existence.

**Person-Centered Psychotherapy** is a therapeutic approach developed by **Carl Rogers** in the 20th century. Its core idea is that every individual has the potential to grow and resolve their issues when they feel accepted and understood. The therapist does not guide or judge the client but supports them with empathy and unconditional positive regard. This allows the client to explore their emotions, thoughts, and concerns in a safe space.

The therapy focuses on the person and their needs, rather than on the problem or diagnosis. The essence lies in the development of a genuine and honest relationship between therapist and client, which enables the latter to discover their own solutions and strengthen their self-esteem. Person-Centered Psychotherapy believes that we all possess the capacity for self-actualization and to live a life that truly satisfies us, as long as we have the appropriate environment of support and understanding.

Mpardaka Semeli MSc, MA is a Psychologist, Integrative Systemic Psychotherapist, as well as a Career Counseling Advisor. She is a graduate of the Psychology Department of the University of Strasbourg. She holds a postgraduate diploma in Counseling, Career Guidance, and Lifelong Learning from the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. Additionally, she has specialized at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens in Clinical Social Psychology of Addictions, Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, and Art Therapy. She has also been trained in Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) by the EFT Greek Network, as well as Compassion-Focused Therapy. She has attended seminar series and has participated as a speaker in conferences. She completed her supervised internship at the company CVexperts as a career counselor and at the service center for people with disabilities "To Ergastiri – Lilian Voudouri" as a psychologist. Furthermore, she collaborates with the psychosocial services center Amphiaraos, Child and Family, where she handles a wide range of cases. Lastly, she maintains her private practice in Kifisia and Peristeri, providing individual psychotherapy, parent and family counseling, couples counseling, as well as career counseling services.

Empeoglou Varvara holds a Professional Practice License, a degree in Psychology from the University of Essex, and a postgraduate degree in Applied Clinical Psychology from the University of Central Lancashire. She has certified training in Group Analytical Psychotherapy, Couples and Family Counseling, as well as the international four-year postgraduate program at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens in Systemic, Dialogical, and Narrative Approaches, focusing her therapeutic practice on postmodern forms of psychotherapy. Additionally, she possesses certifications in brief therapeutic interventions such as Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Motivational Interviewing (MI), and Narrative Therapy. These approaches, with their practical and immediately applicable nature, complement long-term therapy by facilitating small, actionable steps of change that empower the therapeutic process. Her clinical experience includes internship at Sismanoglio Hospital, in the Adult Psychiatric Clinic and the Eating Disorders Unit, as well as collaborations with clinics, care and rehabilitation units, specialized therapy centers, and mental health centers. Currently, she works as a Clinical Psychologist in a group of elder care units and maintains a private practice in Nea Erythraia, providing psychotherapeutic support to adults, adolescents, couples, families, as well as parent counseling. Concurrently, she actively participates in scientific conferences, seminars, and workshops, enhancing her therapeutic practice with insights from the continuous advancement of science.

Panagiota Gkovila is a Psychologist - Integrative Psychotherapist. She completed her undergraduate studies in Psychology (BSc Psychology) at the University of East London, UK. She has completed her postgraduate studies in Counselling and Psychotherapy (MA Counselling & Psychotherapy) at the same university, focusing on the Integrative Approach with core elements including Psychodynamic, Person-Centered, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapies. She has undertaken further training at Aeginiteio Hospital in the 1st Psychiatric Clinic of Athens, specializing in Clinical Psychopathology and Clinical Skills in Psychopathology. Additionally, she completed a one-year advanced training program in Classical Psychoanalysis at the Institute of Classical Psychoanalysis. She has also specialized in the Management of Emotional and Psychological Trauma and Panic Attacks at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. She has volunteered at the Society for Mental Health Aid & Social Support - ANIMA, the Human Research and Psychotherapy Center - KEPSA, as well as at the Community Counseling Center of the Metropolitan College, providing counseling support and conducting individual and group sessions. Currently, she practices privately as a Psychologist and Integrative Psychotherapist, conducting individual sessions with adolescents and adults. Furthermore, she coordinates a women's group at the Specialized Day Center "Center for Social Dialogue" of PEPSAE. Finally, she is continuing her advanced training and specialization in the four-year Gestalt Psychotherapy training program at the Gestalt Foundation Greece.