Health professionals for Anxiety and Stress near Agios Dimitrios

Το Harmonylife είναι ένα φιλόξενο και σύγχρονο κέντρο αυτογνωσίας και ψυχικής υγείας στον Άλιμο, αφιερωμένο στην προσωπική εξέλιξη και την ολιστική θεραπεία. Προσφέρει ένα ευρύ φάσμα υπηρεσιών για ενήλικες, εφήβους, ζευγάρια και γονείς, συνδυάζοντας επιστημονικές μεθόδους ψυχοθεραπείας με σύγχρονες εναλλακτικές θεραπευτικές πρακτικές. Η θεραπευτική προσέγγιση του Harmonylife βασίζεται στη συνθετική ψυχοθεραπεία, με στοιχεία από τη γνωσιακή-συμπεριφορική, την ψυχοδυναμική και τη συστημική θεωρία. Παράλληλα, ενσωματώνονται τεχνικές όπως η κλινική ύπνωση, το breathwork, ο διαλογισμός mindfulness, το sound healing και η θετική ψυχολογία, δημιουργώντας ένα πραγματικά ολιστικό μοντέλο θεραπείας που αγγίζει το νου, το σώμα, τα συναισθήματα και το πνεύμα. Η επιστημονική ομάδα του κέντρου απαρτίζεται από έμπειρους επαγγελματίες ψυχικής υγείας, όπως ο Ψυχολόγος Ζαχαριάς Λουκάς-Ίαν, και εξειδικευμένους συνεργάτες που εργάζονται με συνέπεια και ευαισθησία για τη δημιουργία εξατομικευμένων θεραπευτικών πλάνων. Κοινός στόχος είναι η ουσιαστική υποστήριξη του κάθε ανθρώπου στο ταξίδι της αυτογνωσίας και της εσωτερικής μεταμόρφωσης. Στο Harmonylife προσφέρονται υπηρεσίες όπως Ατομικές συνεδρίες ψυχοθεραπείας και συμβουλευτικής, Συνεδρίες υπνοθεραπείας & κλινικής ύπνωσης, Συμβουλευτική γονέων και θεραπεία ζευγαριών, Ομάδες προσωπικής ανάπτυξης και αυτογνωσίας, Βιωματικά εργαστήρια και retreats, καθώς και Ομάδες χαλάρωσης και ψυχικής ενδυνάμωσης με διαλογισμό, ήχο, αναπνοή και σωματική έκφραση. Ιδιαίτερη έμφαση δίνεται στη συνεργατική προσέγγιση, όπου διαφορετικές ειδικότητες συνυπάρχουν αρμονικά, προσφέροντας μια ολοκληρωμένη εμπειρία θεραπείας και προσωπικής ενδυνάμωσης. Το Harmonylife αξιοποιεί επίσης θεραπευτικό υλικό και βιβλία που έχουν σχεδιαστεί ειδικά για ομάδες αυτογνωσίας και βιωματικής μάθησης. Το κέντρο έχει αναπτύξει και εταιρικά προγράμματα ψυχικής ενδυνάμωσης, συμβάλλοντας στην ενίσχυση της ευεξίας και της παραγωγικότητας των εργαζομένων, εντός ενός πιο ισορροπημένου και υγιούς εργασιακού περιβάλλοντος. Με βαθιά πίστη στη δια βίου μάθηση και τη συνεχή εξέλιξη, η ομάδα του Harmonylife παρακολουθεί συστηματικά εκπαιδεύσεις, συνέδρια και διεθνή σεμινάρια, φροντίζοντας να παραμένει στην αιχμή της επιστήμης και της θεραπείας. Στο Harmonylife, κάθε άνθρωπος είναι μοναδικός. Και για κάθε άνθρωπο, αξίζει μια πορεία θεραπείας που να του ταιριάζει πραγματικά.

Georgios Zaxariadis is a Clinical Psychologist - Psychotherapist - Sociologist who maintains a private practice in Glyfada. He studied International Psychology (BS) at Erasmus University Rotterdam, Netherlands, and completed postgraduate studies at Utrecht University in the field of Clinical Psychology with a dissertation focusing on Epigenetics and Neuroplasticity. Additionally, he studied Sociology (BA) at the University of Crete in the field of Political Anthropology and holds certification in Social Psychology from Paul Valéry University Montpellier (Southern France). He completed his internship at a private mental health institution in Leiden (AntiLoneliness). He worked for two years as an assistant professor at Erasmus University Rotterdam, earning the title of "PBL - Problem Based Learning" higher education instructor. In Greece, he is a licensed Clinical Psychologist and a member of the Hellenic Psychological Society (SEPS). He has worked and continues to collaborate as a Psychotherapist in private institutions as well as in academic positions managing educational seminars and study programs, such as the Educational Institute of Synthetic Approach (EK.ISY.P). Furthermore, he participated in the administration of psychodiagnostic instruments for measuring neurodegenerative disorders at Aeginiteio Hospital of Athens. He has been trained in Relational Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy at the Institute of Relational Group Psychotherapy (ISOPS) and stays updated with the latest research and academic developments by attending and participating in numerous conferences.

Skoupra Maria Foteini is a Psychologist - Cognitive Behavioral Psychotherapist with a professional license and maintains a private practice in Glyfada. She studied Psychology at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and specialized in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) at the Center for Applied Psychotherapy and Counseling. Subsequently, she specialized in the Third Wave of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, which includes a variety of approaches such as Mindfulness, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and Compassion-Focused Therapy, representing an evolution of traditional CBT. In addition to her private practice in Ilioupoli, she also works as a Psychologist on the online platforms Therapy Space and Melapus. Finally, she has attended and continues to attend numerous educational and scientific seminars and conferences, aiming for continuous education, while she herself is under supervision and personal therapy.

Dermati Anastasia is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist and maintains a private practice in Glyfada with a Professional Practice License from the Prefecture of Attica. Her practice handles cases across the entire spectrum of psychology, with specialization in anxiety management, panic attacks in couples counseling, psychological trauma management using the EMDR method, Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT), enhancement of self-confidence and self-esteem in adults and adolescents, and counseling on sports psychology issues (athletes - champions). She also holds a lecturer position at London Metropolitan University in the UK, through City Unity College in Athens, in the Master's program of Sports Psychology. She holds a BSc degree in Psychology and an MSc in Health Psychology from Cardiff Metropolitan University in the UK. She is a doctoral candidate at the School of Public Health at the University of West Attica. Additionally, she holds a BSc degree in Physical Education and Sport from Salem State University in the United States, and a master's degree in Adapted Physical Education from the University of Macedonia and Thrace. Her training includes certification in the therapeutic method Shadow Effect from the Ford Institute in the United States. Furthermore, Ms. Dermati is a research associate at the University of West Attica in the Department of Public Health Policies and a member of the BPS (British Psychological Society) of the UK.

Vasilakis Kostis is a licensed Psychologist who offers psychotherapeutic sessions to adolescents and adults. His goal is to establish a therapeutic relationship characterized by empathy and acceptance, where the individual can explore the self and develop innate abilities within a safe and understanding environment.

He has worked in organizations such as the Ministry of Labor and in private therapeutic settings, providing counseling and psychological support, administering psychometric instruments, and collaborating closely with families.

He studied Psychology at the University of Nicosia and Communication at Panteion University. He has been trained in Systemic Therapy and specializes in Person-Centered and Focusing/Experiential Psychotherapy.

Vasileiadis Ilias is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist and maintains a private practice in Argyroupoli. He holds a degree in Psychology from the European University Cyprus and is licensed to practice as a Psychologist. He completed his internship as a Psycho-educational Counselor at the Medico-Pedagogical Center of G.N.G. Papanikolaou. Additionally, he holds a master's degree in Counseling Psychology from the University of Thessaly. He has specialized in Cognitive Behavioral Psychotherapy as well as Brief Intensive Dynamic Psychotherapy, while concurrently being trained in Sexual Therapy and Sexual Education for children and adolescents. In the past, he has worked as an Educational Psychologist in Public Education and as a Clinical Psychologist at the Institute of Mental and Sexual Health. Furthermore, he is specialized and experienced in personality disorders, sexual disorders, and panic attacks - phobias. Finally, he has participated in scientific conferences with lectures, oral presentations, and posters, and beyond this, he is a member of both the Hellenic and European Counseling Societies.

Frrokai Foteini - Elvisa is a Psychologist - Systemic Family Psychotherapist (BSc, MSc, PhDc), PhD Candidate in Psychology, a Sylff Japanese Foundation Fellow, and maintains a private practice in Glyfada. Regarding her educational background, she obtained her first degree from the Department of Psychology at the University of Crete and subsequently earned a Master’s Degree specializing in "Counseling Psychology" from the University of Athens. As a top graduate of the University of Athens, she was awarded by the Sylff Japanese Foundation for "High academic performance and leadership skills." She continued her studies as a PhD Candidate in Psychology at the Department of Early Childhood Education of the University of the Aegean under the supervision of Professor Anastasia Tsabarli, with her doctoral thesis entitled "The Quality of the Sibling Relationship in the Greek Family with a Child with Anxiety Disorder." Concurrently, she completed the four-year program in Systemic Psychotherapy (Individual, Couple, Family) at ESYTHEPAS, which is recognized training by the European Family Therapy Association (EFTA). Between 2019-2022, she served as President of the Chios Psychologists Association and for three consecutive years (2020-2022) she held the 1st position among distinguished businesses in the Health sector in Chios as assessed by the company "AEOTI TIS YGEIAS." She is a highly trained professional with many years of experience, as detailed below. She engages in an ongoing process of education, personal psychotherapy, and supervision, believing that a good therapist has a dual role: that of a professional and a scientist.

Papaioannou Natassa is a Psychologist - Child Psychologist and maintains her private practice in Alimos. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from the Open University of the United Kingdom and completed her postgraduate studies in developmental psychology with distinction (Master of Science in Child Psychology) at the University of Central Lancashire, England. As part of her ongoing education and training, she is being trained in the approach of Systemic Family and Couple Therapy at EPIPSY (Research University Institute of Mental Health), as well as in the theoretical foundations and practice of the modern and innovative therapeutic approach ‘Play Therapy.’ Additionally, she is a certified member of Play Therapy (PTUK - Play Therapy UK) in England. She has served as a Psychologist at the largest special education school in the Balkans (EEEAK of Agios Dimitrios) and in child protection structures in both the public and private sectors, most notably at SOS Children’s Villages, where she continues to provide her services always with the aim of the best possible service tailored to the individualized needs of each person she undertakes. Since 2020 and to the present, she has also been working at the Aiginiteio University Hospital of Athens (1st Psychiatric Clinic) as a Psychologist in research projects. The pioneering results of the research conducted so far have been published in two reputable international scientific journals. Finally, it is worth mentioning that sessions are available for both adults and children, offered in-person as well as online.

Η Δασκαλάκη Ευαγγελία-Ειρήνη είναι απόφοιτος του Εθνικού και Καποδιστριακού Πανεπιστημίου Αθηνών (ΕΚΠΑ) και κάτοχος μεταπτυχιακού τίτλου στην Παιδοψυχολογία από το UCLan (University of Central Lancashire). Η επιστημονική της κατάρτιση συμπληρώνεται από εξειδίκευση στη Σχολική Ψυχολογία μέσω επιμορφωτικού προγράμματος του Πανεπιστημίου Πατρών, εστιάζοντας στη συναισθηματική και γνωστική ανάπτυξη παιδιών και εφήβων στο σχολικό πλαίσιο.

Έχει αποκτήσει σημαντική κλινική και συμβουλευτική εμπειρία μέσα από την πρακτική της άσκηση στο Δίκτυο Γυναικών Ευρώπης, όπου παρείχε υποστήριξη σε κακοποιημένες γυναίκες, συμβάλλοντας ενεργά στην ψυχοκοινωνική ενδυνάμωση και αποκατάστασή τους. Μέσα από αυτή τη συνεργασία ανέπτυξε δεξιότητες διαχείρισης τραύματος, ενεργητικής ακρόασης και ενδυνάμωσης ευάλωτων ομάδων.

Έχει εργαστεί σε κέντρα ειδικών θεραπειών, αποκτώντας πολυεπίπεδη εμπειρία στην αξιολόγηση και παρέμβαση σε παιδιά και εφήβους με αναπτυξιακές, συναισθηματικές και συμπεριφορικές δυσκολίες. Στο πλαίσιο αυτό, αξιοποιεί σύγχρονες επιστημονικές προσεγγίσεις και έχει εκπαιδευτεί στην παιγνιοθεραπεία, την οποία ενσωματώνει δημιουργικά στη θεραπευτική διαδικασία, ενισχύοντας την έκφραση και τη συναισθηματική επεξεργασία των παιδιών.

Παρακολουθεί συστηματικά εξειδικευμένα σεμινάρια και επιμορφωτικά προγράμματα στον τομέα της ψυχικής υγείας και της παιδοψυχολογίας, διατηρώντας συνεχή ενημέρωση για τις σύγχρονες εξελίξεις και τις βέλτιστες πρακτικές. Παράλληλα, βρίσκεται σε συνεχή εποπτεία της κλινικής της πρακτικής και είναι μέλος του Συλλόγου Ελλήνων Ψυχολόγων , διασφαλίζοντας την ποιότητα των παρεχόμενων υπηρεσιών και τη συνεχή επαγγελματική της εξέλιξη. 

Επιπλέον, διαθέτει καλλιτεχνική παιδεία ως μουσικός, στοιχείο που εμπλουτίζει τη θεραπευτική της προσέγγιση, αξιοποιώντας δημιουργικά μέσα έκφρασης όπου αυτό είναι θεραπευτικά ωφέλιμο, ιδιαίτερα στην εργασία με παιδιά.

Maria Damkalidou is a licensed psychologist - Psychotherapist, Clinical Hypnotherapist and official member of ICIP (International Council of Integrative Psychotherapists). She maintains a private practice in Ilioupoli and also offers online sessions. She holds a degree in Psychology from the University of Strasbourg. The therapeutic approaches she follows are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Cognitive Behavioral Clinical Hypnotherapy (CBH). She has completed specialized training in special education and training: diagnostics, therapeutic, counseling at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, holds a continuing education certificate in Mindfulness Cognitive Therapy for Autoimmune Diseases and Somatic Disorders, as well as certifications from numerous seminars. She provides psychotherapeutic support to adults with the primary goal of self-awareness and the transition from ignorance to knowledge. 

Marina Papadogianni is a Psychologist-Psychotherapist, holder of a valid professional license in Greece, and maintains a private practice in Glyfada. She graduated in Psychology from the University of East London, UK, with postgraduate studies in Human Resource Management from Canterbury Christ Church University, UK, and in Clinical and Cognitive Neuropsychology from the public University of Strasbourg, France. She has been trained in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, holding a diploma from the Center for Applied Psychotherapy and Counseling (KE.PSY.SY), and is trained in Compassion-Focused Therapy (CFT) from the Hellenic Center for Compassion-Focused Therapy. She has worked as a Psychologist in drug rehabilitation centers, mental health facilities in Athens, and day centers supporting individuals with dementia as a Neuropsychologist. Currently, she collaborates with neurological-psychiatric clinics of General Hospitals and mental health centers. She also conducts Psychotherapeutic and Counseling sessions for adults and adolescents, Neuropsychological assessments, and Neuropsychological rehabilitation sessions for individuals with neurological conditions. She has participated as a speaker in awareness seminars related to the brain and attends conferences, workshops, and training sessions aimed at professional development and knowledge enhancement. She is a member of the Hellenic Neuropsychological Society (ENPS).

Η Τζέμη Σοφία είναι Ψυχολόγος - Ψυχοθεραπεύτρια με ειδίκευση στην Προσωποκεντρική Ψυχοθεραπεία. 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.. Παράλληλα, έχει εργαστεί ως Ψυχολόγος σε δομές φιλοξενίας μεταναστών, σε ξενώνες για κακοποιημένες γυναίκες, καθώς και 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. 

Kastrioti Dora is a Psychologist and maintains a private practice in Paleo Faliro. She holds a degree from the Department of Psychology at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, with postgraduate studies in Liaison Psychiatry at the Medical School of NKUA. She is a member of the Freud-Lacan Psychoanalytic Society, where she shapes her theoretical and clinical training. Her practice is guided by the teachings of Sigmund Freud and Jacques Lacan, personal analysis, and psychoanalytic supervision. Finally, the specialist provides services tailored to the individual needs of each patient in her private office.

The Kentro Psyxopaidagogikis Ypostiriksis Psyxagogein is a modern, fully equipped, and specially designed center to meet the needs of children, adolescents, and adults. The Director of the Center is Kentro Psyxopaidagogikis Ypostiriksis Psyxagogein, Psychologist - Child Psychologist - Special Systemic Therapist for Couples and Families. She holds a degree in Psychology from the Faculty of Philosophy of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. The Center's goal is to provide specialized support to children and their families by offering comprehensive services in the field of diagnosis, assessment, therapy, and rehabilitation of developmental and learning difficulties in children and adolescents. Finally, it covers a wide range of therapeutic programs for adults.

Afroditi Ioannidi is a Psychologist and Psychotherapist licensed to practice with extensive experience in the field of mental health. A graduate of the Psychology Department at the University of East London, she holds dual postgraduate qualifications, initially in Clinical and Community Psychology, followed by Counseling and Psychotherapy. She is currently completing her four-year specialization in Systemic Psychotherapy and Counseling at the Laboratory of Systemic Psychology and Pedagogy. With a profound inclination towards psychology and the humanistic sciences, Afroditi Ioannidi has focused on understanding and supporting human complexity. Her professional experience includes providing psychological support and therapy at both individual and group levels. Her commitment is to support individuals and families in addressing their challenges and enhancing their quality of life by offering a safe and supportive therapeutic environment.