Health professionals for Anxiety and Stress in Kallithea

Katsarou Agni Georgia is a Psychologist (MSc) and Cognitive-Behavioral Psychotherapist. She works privately, providing online sessions to adults and adolescents, while also collaborating with the Child Protection Unit "The Embrace," where she offers psychological support to children and adolescents through individual sessions, as well as parental counseling.

She studied Psychology at the University of Ioannina and holds a Master's Degree from Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, in the Interdisciplinary Program "Applications of Psychology in Health" of the School of Medicine. She has completed a three-year training in Cognitive-Behavioral Psychotherapy at K.E.PSY.SY., and is currently training in advanced specialized education in Eating Disorders at KEADD.

As part of her professional training, she completed an internship at the Psychiatric Clinic of the General Hospital of Corfu and subsequently volunteered with the Detoxification Unit of the same hospital. She has participated in activities at the multidisciplinary detoxification center KETHEA Corfu, as well as at AMKE IASIS, an organization providing psychosocial support to vulnerable groups in Athens, taking part in group sessions, interventions, and the operation of interpersonal relations groups.

Simultaneously, she regularly attends seminars and conferences aiming at her continuous scientific development and enhancing the effectiveness of her therapeutic work. She writes articles for psychology magazines and maintains an active interest in research and current scientific advancements. She is a member of the Corfu Psychologists Association.

Apataggelos Dimitrios is a Psychiatrist - Psychotherapist with a private practice in Kallithea. He holds a degree from the Medical School of the University of Turin and completed his Psychiatry specialty at the Attikon Psychiatric Hospital "Dafni." Concurrently with his Psychiatry specialization, he received specialized training in Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT) at the Center for Applied Psychotherapy and Counseling of Athens, as well as in the Greek Training Program of Short-Term Anxiety Provoking Psychotherapy (STAPP). He has participated in post-graduate seminars on group analysis - psychodrama, psychodynamic understanding of psychiatric patients, and served as a co-therapist in psychotherapy groups for alcoholics in the open program of 18 ANO. He has presented scientific papers at conferences and maintains continuous professional development in Greece and abroad. Additionally, he has engaged in social activities as an elected member of the Union of Physicians of Athens-Piraeus Hospitals of the Psychiatric Hospital of Attica (PSNA), former chairman of school committees, and former member of the administrative board of the KAPI of the Municipality of Kallithea, focusing on the prevention and treatment of mental disorders across all age groups. Finally, he is the former Psychiatrist and Scientific Director of the Sikiarideio Foundation for the training of young people with intellectual disabilities and learning difficulties.

Gioumpasi Zefi is a Psychologist who operates a private practice in Kallithea. She studied Psychology at Panteion University of Social and Political Sciences and holds a professional license to practice. She has received postgraduate training in Clinical Psychopathology from the Research University Institute of Mental Health (E.P.I.PSY.) and the First Psychiatric Clinic of the University of Athens - Aeginiteion Hospital, as well as in Cognitive-Behavioral Psychotherapy. Her extensive professional experience includes collaboration with various organizations as a Coordinator and Psychologist in Non-Profit Organizations, Day Centers, and Supported Living Facilities, providing individual and group sessions to children and adolescents with typical development and high-functioning disabilities, psychoeducation, and parental counseling. She also collaborates with private centers, offering individual and group sessions focused on Career Guidance for children and adolescents. Additionally, she administers School Readiness Tests and WISC V Intelligence Tests to children and adolescents. She has participated in the psychosocial support telephone helpline, from the First Psychiatric Clinic of the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens (NKUA) and the Federation of Psychosocial Rehabilitation and Mental Health Agencies "ARGO." She has worked as a psychologist with the Onassis Foundation in the programs "In the Heart of Autism" and "The Art of Recycling." Keeping up with ongoing developments in the field of Psychology and the continuously increasing needs, she has attended a large number of seminars and postgraduate training courses. She offers a wide range of services tailored to the needs of each individual based on Cognitive Behavioral Psychotherapy.

Katerina Aslanoglou is a Psychologist-Psychotherapist and PhD Candidate in Clinical Psychology at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens (NKUA), specializing in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy - CBT. Concurrently, she collaborates as part of her internship practice with the Institute for Research and Therapy of Behavior (ΙΕΘΣ). She graduated from the Department of Psychology at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and completed her postgraduate studies in Health Promotion and Education at the Medical School of Athens, graduating with honors. Currently, she continues her academic career as a PhD Candidate in Clinical Psychology at the Department of Psychology of NKUA. Additionally, she has been trained in Counseling and Psychotherapy for LGBTQ+ individuals by Orlando LGBT - Mental Health Without Stigma. She has attended numerous seminars, is the author of scientific articles, and has participated in national and European scientific conferences. She works privately with adults in individual psychotherapy and simultaneously collaborates with an organization providing psychological support and empowerment to women and female-identifying individuals experiencing gender-based violence. Finally, she was honored with a commendation from the National Center for Social Solidarity (E.K.K.A) for her voluntary contribution to policies of inclusion and empowerment of LGBTQ+ individuals.

Gioumpasi Zefi is a Psychologist with a private practice in Kallithea. She studied Psychology at Panteion University of Social and Political Sciences and holds a professional license. She has received postgraduate training in Clinical Psychopathology from the Research University Institute of Mental Health (E.P.I.PSY.) and the First Psychiatric Clinic of the University of Athens - Aeginiteio Hospital, as well as in Cognitive-Behavioral Psychotherapy. Her extensive professional experience includes collaboration with various organizations as a Coordinator and Psychologist in Non-Profit Organizations, Day Centers, and Supported Living Facilities, providing individual and group sessions for children and adolescents, both typically developing and high-functioning individuals with disabilities, psychoeducation, and parental counseling. She also collaborates with private centers, offering individual and group sessions for children and adolescents focused on Career Guidance. Additionally, she administers School Readiness Tests and WISC V Intelligence Tests to children and adolescents. She has participated in a psychosocial support telephone hotline from the First Psychiatric Clinic of the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens (NKUA) and the Federation of Mental Health and Psychosocial Rehabilitation Bodies "ARGO." She has worked as a psychologist with the Onassis Foundation in the program "In the Heart of Autism" and the program "The Art of Recycling." Keeping up with ongoing developments in Psychology and the increasing needs, she has attended numerous seminars and postgraduate trainings. She offers a wide range of services tailored to the needs of each individual based on Cognitive Behavioral Psychotherapy.

Η κα Προβή Kαλυψώ είναι Ψυχίατρος με εκτενή εμπειρία στην αντιμετώπιση ψυχικών διαταραχών και τη θεραπεία των ανθρώπων που αντιμετωπίζουν ψυχικές και συναισθηματικές προκλήσεις. Αποφοίτησε από την Ιατρική Σχολή Αθηνών το 2008 και η επαγγελματική της πορεία την έχει οδηγήσει σε σημαντικούς σταθμούς στην Ελλάδα και το εξωτερικό.Αμέσως μετά τις σπουδές της, η κα Προβή εργάστηκε στο νοσοκομείο Falkoping’s Sjukhus της Σουηδίας (2009-2010) και το 2010, επέστρεψε στην Ελλάδα και εντάχθηκε στο ΕΣΥ με αφετηρία το αγροτικό της στο Κέντρο Υγείας Καλαμπάκας. Η ειδικότητά της στην ψυχιατρική ξεκίνησε το 2012 στο Γενικό Νοσοκομείο Θεσσαλονίκης “Γ. Παπανικολάου”, και από το 2013 έως το 2018 υπηρέτησε ως ειδικευόμενη ψυχίατρος στην Πανεπιστημιακή Ψυχιατρική Κλινική του Αιγινητείου Νοσοκομείου. Στο Αιγινήτειο, απέκτησε ιδιαίτερη εμπειρία σε μια ευρεία γκάμα ψυχιατρικών καταστάσεων, όπως ψυχωσικές διαταραχές, αγχώδεις διαταραχές, ψυχολογικές και συναισθηματικές δυσκολίες, διαταραχές προσωπικότητας και ψυχογηριατρικά περιστατικά. Η κλινική της εμπειρία στο Αιγινήτειο περιλάμβανε την αντιμετώπιση σύνθετων περιπτώσεων, την εφαρμογή ψυχοθεραπευτικών παρεμβάσεων και την παρακολούθηση ασθενών σε όλη τη διάρκεια της θεραπείας τους. Από το 2018 έως το 2020, η κα Προβή εργάστηκε ως ειδική ψυχίατρος στο Αιγινήτειο, ενώ παράλληλα συνέχισε την εκπαίδευσή της σε εξειδικευμένες περιοχές της ψυχιατρικής, όπως η θεραπεία των συναισθηματικών διαταραχών, η ψύχωση, και η διαχείριση διαταραχών προσωπικότητας και ύπνου. Η εμπειρία της στο Αιγινήτειο ενίσχυσε τη δυνατότητά της να συνεργάζεται με διάφορες ειδικότητες για την ολοκληρωμένη φροντίδα των ασθενών και την παρακολούθηση της ψυχικής τους υγείας σε συνδυασμό με τη σωματική τους υγεία. Το 2020, η κα Προβή ανέλαβε τη θέση της επικουρικής ψυχιάτρου στο ΓΝΑ “Γ. Γεννηματάς”, όπου υπήρξε υπεύθυνη της διασυνδετικής ψυχιατρικής, συντονίζοντας τη συνεργασία μεταξύ ψυχιατρικής και άλλων ιατρικών ειδικοτήτων για την ολοκληρωμένη φροντίδα ασθενών με σύνθετες ανάγκες.Το 2023, ολοκλήρωσε το μεταπτυχιακό πρόγραμμα «Διασυνδετική Ψυχιατρική: Απαρτιωμένη Φροντίδα Σωματικής και Ψυχικής Υγείας» στην Ιατρική Σχολή Αθηνών, εμβαθύνοντας στη διαχείριση της σύνδεσης σωματικής και ψυχικής υγείας. Από το 2021, εργάζεται ως Επιμελήτρια Β’ στο Ψυχιατρικό Νοσοκομείο Αττικής “Δαφνί”,συνεχίζοντας να προσφέρει εξειδικευμένη ψυχιατρική φροντίδα και να στηρίζει τους ασθενείς στη διαδικασία της ανάρρωσης ενώ παράλληλα είναι εκπαιδευόμενο μέλος του προγράμματος Συστημικής Θεραπείας Οικογένειας και Ζεύγους στο Ερευνητικό Πανεπιστημιακό Ινστιτούτο Ψυχικής Υγιεινής (Ε.Π.Ι.Ψ.Υ). Με ανθρωποκεντρική προσέγγιση και σεβασμό στις μοναδικές ανάγκες του κάθε ατόμου, η κα Προβή προσφέρει μια υποστηρικτική και θεραπευτική σχέση για την αντιμετώπιση των ψυχικών δυσκολιών, εστιάζοντας στην προσωπική ανάπτυξη και τη βελτίωση της ποιότητας ζωής τωνασθενών.

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.

Chrysa Kritikou is a clinical psychologist and trainee psychotherapist, maintaining a private practice in Koukaki. Her academic journey began with undergraduate studies in the Department of Education Sciences and Early Childhood Education at the University of Patras. During her studies as a kindergarten teacher, she developed a strong interest in psychology, which led her to decide to pursue a new cycle of studies abroad.

After completing her first degree, she undertook a second undergraduate degree in the Department of Psychology at Leiden University in the Netherlands. Subsequently, she completed postgraduate studies in Child and Adolescent Clinical Psychology at the same university. She then proceeded with the recognition of her degrees by DOATAP and obtained a license to practice as a psychologist.

With a consistent focus on continuous scientific advancement, she actively participates in seminars and scientific conferences, continuously enriching her knowledge and clinical skills. Within the framework of her specialization, she has attended, among others, the Clinical Psychopathology seminar "Panagiotis Oulis," which substantially contributes to her clinical practice.

She is currently attending the four-year Clinical Specialization Program in Systemic Psychotherapy at the Institute for Education and Research "Logo Psychis," which is based on the SANE (System Attachment Narrative Encephalon) model, a comprehensive approach that combines systemic theory with emotional attachment theory.