Health professionals with experience in Depression

Giannopoulou Maria is a Psychologist practicing privately in Katerini. She is a graduate of the Department of Psychology at Aristotle University of Thessaloniki. She has also volunteered at the Katerini Mental Health Center for 3 years.

Lila Karali is a Psychologist, an honor graduate of the Department of Psychology at the University of Crete (BSc), licensed to practice professionally. She has an academic background in the natural sciences (Chemistry-BSc, MSc), and a postgraduate diploma in Bioethics (MA). Her interdisciplinary education enhances her ability to bridge the biological and psychological perspectives, focusing on a comprehensive understanding of the human experience. She possesses clinical experience with the adult population and has specialized in Systemic Psychotherapy (a four-year training program), promoting the understanding of the self in relation to significant life systems (family, work, society). Additionally, she has training and experience in Compassion Focused Therapy to alleviate psychological distress related to persistent shame and self-criticism. Her therapeutic practice emphasizes the autonomy and values of each individual.

Η Γκέκα Ευαγγελία είναι Ψυχολόγος – Ψυχοθεραπεύτρια και διατηρεί ιδιωτικό γραφείο στη Νέα Ιωνία, παρέχοντας υπηρεσίες ατομικής ψυχοθεραπείας σε ενήλικες βασισμένη σε τεκμηριωμένες μεθόδους και σύγχρονα θεραπευτικά μοντέλα.

Αποφοίτησε από το University of Derby (Τμήμα Ψυχολογίας) και εκπαιδεύτηκε στη Γνωσιακή Συμπεριφορική Ψυχοθεραπεία στο Κέντρο Εφαρμοσμένης Ψυχοθεραπείας. Ολοκλήρωσε, επιπλέον, μονοετές πρόγραμμα «Ανώτερης Πρακτικής στη Γνωσιακή – Συμπεριφορική Ψυχοθεραπεία», το οποίο περιλάμβανε 170 ώρες εξειδικευμένης εκπαίδευσης, 190 ώρες εποπτευόμενης κλινικής άσκησης και 100 ώρες προσωπικής ανάπτυξης, εμβαθύνοντας στα νεότερα μοντέλα CBT και ενισχύοντας ουσιαστικά την κλινική της επάρκεια.

Πραγματοποίησε την πρακτική της άσκηση στην Ψυχιατρική Πτέρυγα του Γενικό Νοσοκομείο Αθήνας – Γ. Γεννηματάς, όπου συμμετείχε ενεργά σε εφημερίες και στη διαχείριση απαιτητικών κλινικών περιστατικών (ψυχώσεις, κρίσεις πανικού, αγχώδεις διαταραχές, διαταραχές προσωπικότητας, σοβαρά καταθλιπτικά επεισόδια). Εκπαιδεύτηκε στη χορήγηση και αξιολόγηση ψυχομετρικών εργαλείων (όπως το MMPI), συμμετείχε ενεργά σε διεπιστημονικές ομάδες και στο τμήμα Διασυνδετικής Ψυχιατρικής, αποκτώντας πολύτιμη εμπειρία στη διαχείριση σύνθετων κλινικών περιστατικών. Η εμπειρία αυτή της επιτρέπει να εργάζεται με ασφάλεια και ψυχραιμία ακόμη και σε περιπτώσεις υψηλής συναισθηματικής έντασης.

Έχει συνεργαστεί με δομές ψυχικής υγείας και φορείς, μεταξύ των οποίων και η Ψυχογηριατρική Εταιρεία «Ο Νέστωρ», ενώ έχει παρακολουθήσει πληθώρα εξειδικευμένων σεμιναρίων στην Ελλάδα και το εξωτερικό, εμπλουτίζοντας διαρκώς τη θεωρητική και κλινική της κατάρτιση.

Παράλληλα, έχει ολοκληρώσει ετήσια εκπαίδευση στη Μουσικοθεραπεία με συντονιστή τον Δημήτρη Ψύχα, διευρύνοντας τα θεραπευτικά της εργαλεία με δημιουργικές και βιωματικές παρεμβάσεις. Αυτή την περίοδο συμμετέχει στο ευρωπαϊκό εκπαιδευτικό πρόγραμμα Music – P.O.W.E.R. (Music – Promoting Opportunities for Women’s Empowerment and Recovery), που υλοποιείται από τη SONARA – Διεπιστημονική Εταιρεία Μουσικοθεραπείας και Έρευνας, υπό τον συντονισμό της WE World σε σύμπραξη με την ActionAid Hellas και την Asociación Bienestar y Desarrollo (ABD), με συγχρηματοδότηση της Ευρωπαϊκής Ένωσης. Το πρόγραμμα εστιάζει στην ενδυνάμωση και φροντίδα γυναικών μέσω εξειδικευμένων μουσικοθεραπευτικών παρεμβάσεων.

Η θεραπευτική της προσέγγιση βασίζεται σε τεκμηριωμένες μεθόδους, με έμφαση στη συνεργατική σχέση θεραπευτή–θεραπευόμενου, την ενίσχυση της αυτογνωσίας και την ανάπτυξη ουσιαστικών δεξιοτήτων διαχείρισης δυσκολιών, με σεβασμό στη μοναδικότητα και τον ρυθμό κάθε ανθρώπου.

Samara Konstantina is a Psychologist with a private practice in Ampelokipoi. She holds a degree in Psychology from the University of Derby in the United Kingdom and a Master's degree in "Child Development and Child Psychology" from the University of Central Lancashire. She has received further training in Psychotherapy of Social and Emotional Development in the management of Autism Spectrum Disorders of Moderate and High Functioning, and is currently undergoing training in the three-year specialization program in Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT) offered by the Hellenic Society of Cognitive Behavioral Psychotherapy (HSCBP), a program certified by the European Association for Behavioural and Cognitive Therapies (EABCT). It is noteworthy that she has worked as a Child Psychologist in public schools and Reintegration Centers, as well as serving as a Coordinator in Psychotherapeutic groups for children and adolescents. Alongside her private practice, she is a Scientific Collaborator with various private centers of Special therapies. Ms. Samara, through her valuable experience and collaboration with Psychiatrists, addresses a wide range of cases providing individualized Mental Health services.

Konstantinos Moysiadis is a Psychologist, a graduate of the Department of Psychology at Panteion University of Social and Political Sciences, and holds a Master's degree (MSc) in Psychology of Child Development from the University of Central Lancashire. He maintains a private practice in Corinth. He has worked as a Psychologist at the Community House "Ariadne," as well as a Volunteer Psychologist at the Psychosocial Rehabilitation Unit "Galini B." In his private practice, he offers a wide range of services, respecting the unique needs of each individual.

Haroula Tsatsani is a Psychologist, graduate of the Department of Psychology at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens (NKUA), and a Relational Psychoanalytic Psychotherapist, certified by the Institute of Relational and Group Psychotherapy (ISOPS). She is a member of the International Association for Relational Psychoanalysis and Psychotherapy (IARPP) and the American Group Psychotherapy Association (AGPA). She has successfully completed the Master's Program in "Clinical Management of Addictions" at the Athens Medical School and has extensive clinical experience in public and private mental health institutions. She has collaborated with Day Centers (Ariadni–KMOP, Galini–Prometheus), the Psychological Support Hotline 10306, primary and secondary education schools as a school psychologist, as well as hospitals such as "Evangelismos". Additionally, she has experience in the diagnosis and treatment of sexual dysfunctions, as well as supporting children and adolescents in shelters for unaccompanied minors. Currently, she maintains a private practice in Mets, providing psychotherapy to adults and adolescents facing difficulties in interpersonal relationships, mental disorders, psychosomatic symptoms, addictions, and other challenges. Simultaneously, she collaborates with the psychotherapeutic center "Psychoplefsi" in Athens and the Konstantakou office in Western Attica. She holds a Professional Practice License as a Psychologist (7894/12.10.2016) and receives consistent supervision and training, continuously advancing her personal and professional development.

Spiros Moschonas (MSc) is a Psychologist based in Corfu and the founder of The Inner Scope. Specializing in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and holding a Master’s degree in Health Psychology, he follows an evidence-based approach that combines a deep understanding of thoughts and emotions with a unique philosophical/therapeutic dimension.

The therapeutic process aims at the effective management of issues such as anxiety, stress, and depression, helping individuals identify restrictive patterns and develop functional coping strategies. Within a climate of respect and confidentiality, a journey towards self-awareness and inner balance begins. The ultimate goal is the steady improvement of mental health and the empowerment of the individual to lead a life of meaning, insight, and well-being.

Spiros Moschonas offers in-person sessions at his office in Corfu (4 Rizospaston Voulefton St.), as well as online sessions.

Tsamidou Mona Zoi is a Psychologist who maintains a private practice in Kalamaria. She studied Psychology at Aristotle University of Thessaloniki and continued her studies at the Special Education Pedagogical Department of the University of Thessaly, obtaining a Master's degree in Counseling Psychology, Special Education, Education, and Health. Concurrently, she works as a Psychologist in primary education within the Interdisciplinary Educational Assessment and Support Committee (E.D.E.A.Y.). Additionally, she has worked as a Psychologist at the Center for Educational and Counseling Support (K.E.S.Y.) in Thessaloniki and at a Special Vocational Education and Training Workshop (EEEEDK). Finally, she specializes in Systemic Family Psychotherapy, Systemic Psychotherapy, and Parent Counseling.