Health professionals for Anxiety and Stress near Elliniko

Ο Καλαμάρας Κίμων είναι Ψυχολόγος & Συστημικός Οικογενειακός Ψυχοθεραπευτής. Είναι διαπιστευμένος επόπτης και Εκπαιδευτής Συστημικής Οικογενειακής Θεραπείας. Διατηρεί ιδιωτικό γραφείο στο Παλαιό Φάληρο, όπου παρέχει ατομικές και ομαδικές συνεδρίες ενηλίκων, εφήβων και παιδιών, θεραπεία ζεύγους αλλά και εποπτεία. Είναι απόφοιτος Ψυχολογίας (BSc) το 2013, από το Empire State College (State University of New York) με άδεια ασκήσεως επαγγέλματος ψυχολόγου για την ελληνική επικράτεια. Επίσης, είναι κάτοχος μεταπτυχιακού διπλώματος τετραετούς εκπαίδευσης στη Συστημική Οικογενειακή Ψυχοθεραπεία (ΕΣΥΘΕΠΑΣ, PGDip). Διαθέτει δεύτερη μεταπτυχιακή ειδίκευση (MSc) στην Εργασιακή Ψυχολογία από το Coventry University. Έχει εργαστεί για τρία χρόνια με πληθυσμό που έχει επιβιώσει από την πυρκαγιά του Ιουλίου 2018, στις περιοχές των δήμων Μαραθώνα και Ραφήνας - Πικερμίου. Συγκεκριμένα με ανθρώπους που αντιμετώπισαν κρίσεις πανικού, αγχώδεις διαταραχές, μετατραυματικό στρες, κατάθλιψη, πένθος και δυσκολίες/συγκρούσεις στις σχέσεις ζευγαριών και μελών οικογένειας. Σε αυτό το πλαίσιο εργάστηκε και ως εξωτερικός συνεργάτης του Εθνικού & Καποδιστριακού Πανεπιστημίου Αθηνών και της Ά Ψυχιατρικής Κλινικής του Αιγινήτειου Νοσοκομείου. Από την έναρξη σχεδόν της πανδημίας μέχρι και σήμερα εργάζεται, στην Πολιτική Προστασία της Περιφέρειας Αττικής. Συγκεκριμένα στην γραμμή στήριξης 1110 καθώς και σε ψυχο-εκπαιδευτικές δράσεις σε εργασιακούς χώρους, για την αντιμετώπιση του στρες, καθώς και των ψυχολογικών επιπλοκών που προκλήθηκαν από την πανδημία. Ακόμη, είναι εξωτερικός συνεργάτης του Εθνικού και Καποδιστριακού Νοσοκομείου Αθηνών σε πρόγραμμα που βοηθά την ένταξη στην εκπαίδευση, αποκλεισμένων πληθυσμών στην Αττική. Επιπλέον, συνεργάστηκε με το Ίδρυμα Σταύρος Νιάρχος (ΓΡΑΜΜΗ 10306) για πάνω από ένα έτος, σε πρόγραμμα βραχείας και εξ’ αποστάσεως ψυχοθεραπείας. Κύριος στόχος ήταν η αποτελεσματική ψυχοθεραπευτική παρέμβαση, μέσα σε 8 ως 12 συνεδρίες σε ανθρώπους με συμπτώματα έντονου στρες, κατά την νόσηση ή και κατά την ανάρρωση απ’ τον κορωνοϊό. Πιο συγκεκριμένα, ασχολήθηκε με κρίσεις πανικού, αγχώδεις διαταραχές, μετατραυματικό στρες, κατάθλιψη, διπολική διαταραχή, πένθος, βελτίωση σχέσεων μεταξύ ζευγαριών καθώς και επίλυση διαφόρων δυσκολιών σε οικογένειες με παιδιά. Από το 2018, το πεδίο επαγγελματικής του ενασχόλησης διευρύνθηκε και για τρία χρόνια εργάστηκε ως εκπαιδευτής και επόπτης επαγγελματιών ψυχικής υγείας. Το 2021 του απονεμήθηκε το δίπλωμα Επόπτη Συστημικής Θεραπείας από το ΕΣΥΘΕΠΑΣ. Τέλος, είναι συγγραφέας της Επιστολικής Νουβέλας "Γράμματα σε έναν συγγραφέα" και από τον Ιανουάριο του 2024 ξεκινάει το δικό του εκπαιδευτικό πρόγραμμα συστημικής θεραπείας που θα αφορά επαγγελματίες ψυχικής υγείας (ψυχολόγους, κοινωνικούς λειτουργούς και εκπαιδευτικούς).

Katsika Athanasia is a Psychologist – Psychotherapist with a private practice in Argyroupoli. She holds a degree from the Department of Psychology of the Faculty of Philosophy in Athens and is licensed to practice as a psychologist. She specializes in Systemic Counseling and Psychotherapy and holds certification as a systemic psychotherapist. She has been trained in the assessment and rehabilitation of learning difficulties and in specialized behavioral intervention models for the psychoeducation of families with children with developmental disorders. For more than ten years, she worked as a psychologist in private special education centers, conducting individual and group sessions for children and adolescents with developmental and learning difficulties. Concurrently, she provided counseling sessions for parents and families. Additionally, she has participated as a speaker in national conferences on special education and counseling society events.

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.

Kiriakouli Tiffany was born in Oxford, England and grew up in Athens, Greece. She is bi-cultural and bilingual, attended an international school where from a young age, she was exposed to a plethora of cultures and am therefore able to appreciate the importance of culture in my line of work. She has been a registered psychologist since 2013 and awarded her Bsc Psychology/Sociology from the University of Surrey, Roehampton in London. Following that, she completed my postgraduate degree in Health Psychology at the University of Stirling in Scotland. Currently, she is undergoing training as a systemic psychotherapist at Logo Psychis- the Training and Research Institute for Systemic Psychotherapy. She is being trained in the S.A.N.E. (System, Attachment, Narrative, Encephalon) model, pioneered by its founding members and bound by the Institute’s code of ethical conduct. Furthermore, she is a certified Hatha, Vinyasa, Aerial and Yin yoga teacher and uses an assortment of techniques from these kinds of yoga when dealing with symptoms caused by anxiety, depression, panic attacks and PTSD. She also uses them to help build self-confidence and self-trust. Kiriakouli Tiffany has attended numerous seminars and have worked for the Council of Glyfada as well as in various shelters that house vulnerable populations. Her aim is to cultivate a safe place where the client can connect and express themselves so that a therapeutic alliance based on trust can flourish, thereby facilitating healing and growth. As a bi-cultural therapist, having been exposed to various cultures throughout her life, she is able to understand clients that struggle with conflicts that may arise due to repatriation or marrying into a different culture.

Maria Vlachaki, MSc, is a Psychologist, Cyberpsychologist, and Psychotherapist, currently operating a private practice in Alimos, Athens.She holds a Bachelor's degree in Psychology from the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens (NKUA) and a Master's degree in Cyberpsychology from the same institution.She has specialized in Systemic and Family Therapy through studies at the Laboratory for the Investigation of Human Relations (Charis Katakis, 2022–2023) and the University Mental Health Research Institute (UMHRI). She is also attending the annual program “Therapeutic Approaches to Addictions” at the 18 ANO Addiction Rehabilitation Center.Her professional experience includes providing individual psychotherapy sessions since September 2023, as well as collaborations with the Psychiatric Clinic of Attikon University General Hospital (volunteer work), the Evaluation Committee for the Ministry of Health’s “Personal Assistant for People with Disabilities” program (June–July 2023), and the “ARGO” Association for Children with Special Needs. Since 2024, she has been working with the Municipal Health Clinics of Nea Smyrni and the P. Sakellaropoulos Association for Social Psychiatry.She is trained in the administration of psychometric tools such as the MMPI-1, Raven's Progressive Matrices, Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE), MoCA, and the Geriatric Depression Scale.Maria actively participates in numerous scientific conferences, symposia, and workshops related to psychotherapy, psychoanalysis, mental health, and technology. Notably, she has attended the Psychotherapy Conferences of the Hellenic Psychiatric Association, the Panhellenic Conference on Counseling Psychology, events at Attikon Hospital, and seminars by the Hellenic Psychological Society, as well as initiatives promoting community mental health awareness.As a speaker, she presented her research titled “Netflix and binge watching: A qualitative exploration of the subjective viewing experience” at Panteion University (April 9, 2024). She has also participated in a women’s empowerment and breast cancer awareness event at the Kallithea Municipal Library (October 2024), and in a public seminar on cyberbullying organized by the Municipality of Rentis/Moschato (November 2024).

Πολλές φορές οι δυσκολίες της καθημερινότητας, το άγχος ή οι αλλαγές στη ζωή μας κάνουν να νιώθουμε μπλοκαρισμένοι ή συναισθηματικά κουρασμένοι. Η ψυχοθεραπεία αποτελεί έναν χώρο κατανόησης, αποδοχής και ουσιαστικής αλλαγής.

Η Μαρία Γαλάνη Ψυχολόγος - Ψυχοθεραπεύτρια προσφέρει ένα ασφαλές και εμπιστευτικό πλαίσιο , όπου μπορείτε να μιλήσετε ανοιχτά για όσα σας απασχολούν. Μέσα από τη θεραπευτική σχέση στόχος είναι η ενίσχυση της αυτογνωσίας, η διαχείριση του άγχους και η ανάπτυξη πιο ισορροπημένων τρόπων σκέψης και σχέσεων. Είναι πτυχιούχος Ψυχολογίας του Παντείου Πανεπιστημίου. Έχει εκπαιδευτεί στη Ψυχοδυναμική Ψυχοθεραπεία στο Ινστιτούτο Ψυχολογίας και Υγείας Θεσσαλονίκης και έχει ολοκληρώσει πρόγραμμα κλινικής κατάρτισης στην ψυχοθεραπεία. Κατέχει μεταπτυχιακό τίτλο σπουδών στη Διαπολιτισμική Ψυχολογία από το Πανεπιστήμιο Σόφιας St. Kliment Ohridski. Έχει πραγματοποιήσει πρακτική άσκηση στο Κέντρο Κοινωνικής Παρέμβασης Κορυδαλλού, ενώ έχει συμμετάσχει εθελοντικά στη λειτουργία του Ιατρείου Πόνου του Γενικού Νοσοκομείου Τρικάλων, παρέχοντας ψυχολογική υποστήριξη σε ασθενείς με χρόνιες παθήσεις, καθώς και στο Θεραπευτήριο Χρονίων Παθήσεων Τρικάλων.

Διαθέτει εμπειρία στη συμβουλευτική και ψυχοθεραπευτική υποστήριξη ενηλίκων, εστιάζοντας σε ζητήματα άγχους, διαπροσωπικών σχέσεων, συναισθηματικών δυσκολιών και προσωπικής ανάπτυξης.

Παρέχει ψυχολογική υποστήριξη σε εφήβους που αντιμετωπίζουν προκλήσεις της αναπτυξιακής αυτής περιόδου, όπως: άγχος, στρες και συναισθηματική ένταση, δυσκολίες αυτοεκτίμησης και διαμόρφωσης ταυτότητας, προβλήματα στις φιλικές ή οικογενειακές σχέσεις, σχολική πίεση και δυσκολίες προσαρμογής, διαχείριση έντονων συναισθημάτων (θυμός, απογοήτευση, ανασφάλεια), κοινωνικό άγχος και δυσκολίες επικοινωνίας, αλλαγές και μεταβάσεις ζωής (εφηβεία, σχολικές αλλαγές, χωρισμός γονέων κ.ά.)

Στόχος της θεραπευτικής διαδικασίας είναι η ενίσχυση της αυτογνωσίας, της συναισθηματικής ρύθμισης και της ανάπτυξης υγιών τρόπων έκφρασης και σχέσεων. Όπου κρίνεται απαραίτητο υπάρχει συνεργασία και καθοδήγηση γονέων με σεβασμό στην εμπιστευτικότητα του εφήβου.

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Barla Christina is a Psychologist, licensed to practice, and maintains a private practice in Glyfada. She completed her studies in Psychology at the University of East London and subsequently completed her Master's degree in Clinical and Community Psychology at the same university. She was trained in the Cognitive Behavioral Therapy model and worked at the Attica Psychiatric Hospital "Dromokaiteio."

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.

Ntania Marilena MSc, PhD(c) is an award-winning Psychologist - Psychotherapist with a private practice in Glyfada. She studied Psychology at Harvard University, where she later obtained a Certification in LGBTQ Health as Clinical Practice from the Medical School. Additionally, she holds a Master of Science in Person-Centred Psychotherapy & Counselling from the University of Strathclyde-ICPS. Her practical training was completed at the Psychological Support Line - 11528. Subsequently, she worked as a Scientific Collaborator at the Science of Diversity Lab and as a Teaching Assistant for PSYC S-1507 Psychology of Diversity at Harvard University. Finally, she specializes in Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity issues, the Person-Centred approach, and self-awareness groups.

Drakos Iosif is a Psychiatrist-Psychotherapist maintaining a private practice in Glyfada. Concurrently, he volunteers at the Behavioral Therapy Clinic of the Research University Institute of Mental Health as well as at the Behavioral Therapy Unit of the Hellenic Center for Mental Hygiene and Research, specializing in the management of patients with Anxiety Disorders, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder. He studied at Charles University in Prague, receiving two scholarships due to academic excellence. He specialized at the Attica Psychiatric Hospital while simultaneously undertaking further training and education in various fields of Psychiatry. Specifically, he received additional training in Behavioral Therapies for Anxiety Disorders, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Clinical Psychopharmacology, and Clinical Psychopathology. He possesses extensive theoretical knowledge and clinical experience in the management, treatment, and psychosocial rehabilitation of patients with a broad spectrum of mental disorders, as well as academic research experience. Currently, he is undertaking postgraduate studies with a scholarship at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, focusing on the "Science of Stress and Health Promotion." Finally, he is specialized in Anxiety and Affective Disorders.

Ioannidou Iliana MD, MSc is a Pulmonologist - Phthisiologist - Acupuncturist and maintains a private practice in Ilioupoli. She graduated from the Medical School of the University of Crete and holds a postgraduate degree in "Lung Cancer: Modern Clinical and Laboratory Approach & Research" from the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. She began her specialty in Pulmonology - Phthisiology at the Lung Cancer Center of the Academic Hospital Clemenshospital in Münster, Germany, and completed it at the General Hospital for Chest Diseases of Athens "Sotiria." She specialized in Intensive Care at the University Intensive Care Unit of the General Hospital for Chest Diseases of Athens "Sotiria," where she served as an Attending Physician for 2 years. Concurrently, the doctor has been trained in Medical Acupuncture at the International Postgraduate Acupuncture Center AcuScience, under the auspices of the Hellenic Medical Acupuncture Society, as well as in Advanced and Immediate Life Support (ALS & ILS provider). She served as an Attending Physician in the Intensive Care Unit of the Athens Medical Center, while to date she remains an Attending Physician of the Pulmonology Team at the same hospital. In her private practice, she offers a wide range of services, personalized to the specific needs of each patient.