Health professionals for Anxiety and Stress in the Southern suburbs of Athens

Agathou Marianna is a Psychologist who conducts online sessions via video call. She completed her studies in Psychology at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and has been trained in Art Therapy at the Psychotherapy and Art Center "Synothisi". Her approach is based on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), in which she is being trained while simultaneously completing her specialization in "Bipolar Disorder". She has worked as a Psychologist in Creative Activity Centers for children with disabilities (KIDAP) and has a particular interest in understanding the mechanisms that influence thought, emotions, and behavior. Through her sessions, she focuses on mental health and the development of strategies that can help improve the well-being of each individual. Her work centers on applying scientific knowledge to support people in better understanding and managing the psychological challenges they face.

Chrysa Xatzixaralampou BSc, MSc is a psychologist who conducts sessions with adolescents and adults both online and in person. She holds a master's degree in Integrative Counseling and Psychotherapy, having completed the three-year program at the University of Derby, and is also a graduate of the Department of Psychology at Aristotle University of Thessaloniki. Additionally, she is training in Systemic Psychotherapy and Counseling at Ce.S.Me.Th (Center for Systemic Study and Therapy). As part of her continuous education, she has attended numerous conferences and seminars focusing on special education, school and developmental psychology, and psychotherapy. During her undergraduate studies, she completed her internship in the Acute Cases Department at the Psychiatric Hospital of Thessaloniki. Subsequently, she undertook a postgraduate internship at a private office of a systemic psychotherapist, conducting individual sessions with adults. Concurrently, she has been active in the field of therapy with children and adolescents, addressing neurodevelopmental, emotional, and behavioral issues. She has also worked with adults, providing individual counseling and psychotherapy sessions as well as psychoeducational groups. Furthermore, she has been employed in vocational counseling, working with individuals facing severe psychosocial difficulties, focusing on psychoses, while coordinating support groups for people with psychosis and other psychosocial challenges aimed at enhancing their social skills. Moreover, she is a member of the Hellenic Association of Supported Employment (EL.ET.YP.E.) and the BACP (British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy). Currently, the psychologist collaborates with a psychotherapy center, offering individual psychotherapy sessions for children and adolescents, support groups for children and adolescents, and parental counseling.

Pasvantidis Giorgos is a Psychologist and maintains a private practice in Kallithea. He is a graduate of the Department of Psychology at Panteion University of Social and Political Sciences. He has experience from completing an internship at the Unaccompanied Minor Refugees Shelter "IASIS" and has worked as a Mental Health Counselor at the Unaccompanied Minor Refugees Shelter "Iliaktida." Additionally, he has completed the first level of training in the Systemic Approach and is continuing his education at the Athens Center for the Study of Man (A.C.S.M.). Finally, he specializes in panic attacks, phobias, and anxiety and mood disorders.

Η Περδικογιάννη Λίνα είναι Ψυχολόγος - Ψυχοθεραπεύτρια και διατηρεί από το 2017 ιδιωτικό γραφείο στον Πειραιά. Είναι απόφοιτη του Τμήματος Ψυχολογίας του Εθνικού και Καποδιστριακού Πανεπιστημίου Αθηνών και κάτοχος μεταπτυχιακού τίτλου σπουδών στην Ψυχική Ανάπτυξη Παιδιών και Εφήβων από το Πανεπιστήμιο του Εδιμβούργου της Σκωτίας. Στη συνέχεια εκπαιδεύτηκε στις Θεραπευτικές Κοινότητες Παιδιών και Ενηλίκων, μέσω της Ψυχοδυναμικής Προσέγγισης και της Ομαδικής Ανάλυσης. Παρείχε εθελοντική εργασία σε οργανισμούς για παιδιά στη Μεγάλη Βρετανία, έχει διατελέσει ασκούμενη ψυχολόγος σε γραφείο Ψυχολόγου και σε Κέντρο Παιδοψυχικής Υγιεινής και έχει παράσχει παράλληλη στήριξη στο Αμερικάνικο Κολλέγιο Αθηνών. Επιπλέον, έχει διατελέσει θεραπεύτρια ομάδας παιδιών και ενηλίκων στην Ελληνική Εταιρεία Ομαδικής Ανάλυσης και Ψυχοθεραπείας.

Τα τελευταία 5 χρόνια στο γραφείο της έχει ξεκινήσει ψυχοθεραπευτικές ομάδες ενηλίκων. Επίσης, έχει μεγάλη εμπειρία στην online ψυχοθεραπεία τα τελευταία χρόνια γιατί εργάζεται με θεραπευόμενους και σε ατομικό και σε ομαδικό επίπεδο όπου ζουν εκτός Αθήνας αλλά και στο εξωτερικό.

Η Σολωμού Ελισάβετ είναι Σύμβουλος Νευροδιαφορετικότητας και Νευροεπιστήμης.

Είναι δημιουργός της Lotus Coaching Drama Method® – Neurology-Based Drama (NBD), μιας καινοτόμου προσέγγισης που συνδυάζει το coaching, τη νευροδιαφορετικότητα και τη νευροεπιστήμη με την υποκριτική και τις θεατρικές τεχνικές, ενσωματώνοντας στρατηγικές προσωπικής ανάπτυξης, συναισθηματικής ρύθμισης, επικοινωνίας και ανάπτυξης κοινωνικών δεξιοτήτων. Σχεδίασε αυτή τη μέθοδο ειδικά για άτομα με νευροδιαφορετικότητα, όπως άτομα με ΔΕΠΥ και άτομα στο φάσμα του αυτισμού, με στόχο να τα υποστηρίξει ώστε να διαχειρίζονται πιο αποτελεσματικά τις σκέψεις, τα συναισθήματα και τις καθημερινές προκλήσεις τους.

Μέσα από τη δουλειά της βοηθά τα άτομα να προχωρούν μπροστά μετατρέποντας δύσκολες, απαιτητικές ή συναισθηματικά φορτισμένες καταστάσεις σε μικρότερους και διαχειρίσιμους στόχους.

Βασικά στοιχεία της μεθόδου είναι η εστίαση στη Νευροδιαφορετικότητα, με κύρια εστίαση στα άτομα με νευροαναπτυξιακές διαφοροποιήσεις. Αναγνωρίζει βαθιά τις μοναδικές προκλήσεις που μπορεί να αντιμετωπίζουν στη ρύθμιση των σκέψεων, των συναισθημάτων και της καθημερινής λειτουργικότητας και προσαρμόζει την προσέγγισή της στις ανάγκες τους. Χρησιμοποιεί επιπλέον θεατρικές τεχνικές και παιχνίδι ρόλων, ως ισχυρά εργαλεία που βοηθούν τα άτομα να εξερευνήσουν και να κατανοήσουν καλύτερα τα συναισθήματα, τις συμπεριφορές και τα μοτίβα σκέψης τους μέσα σε ένα ασφαλές και δημιουργικό πλαίσιο. Υποστηρίζει τους ανθρώπους ώστε να μετατρέπουν δύσκολες ή υπερβολικά απαιτητικές καταστάσεις σε μικρότερα, εφικτά βήματα, κάνοντας την πρόοδο πιο προσιτή και ρεαλιστική.

Μέσα από τη Lotus Coaching Drama Method έχει δημιουργήσει έναν υποστηρικτικό χώρο όπου τα άτομα μπορούν να συνδέονται, να μοιράζονται εμπειρίες και να αισθάνονται ότι γίνονται κατανοητά μέσα σε μια κοινότητα αποδοχής.

Δημιουργεί εξατομικευμένα πλάνα coaching που βασίζονται στις ανάγκες, τα δυνατά σημεία και το προσωπικό αναπτυξιακό προφίλ κάθε ατόμου. Στην εργασία της ως Neuro Coach στο Lotus Method - NeuroDrama,Mind & Soul Center, συνεργάζεται επίσης με τους ανθρώπους χρησιμοποιώντας αποκλειστικά στρατηγικές και τεχνικές coaching, πλήρως προσαρμοσμένες και εξατομικευμένες στις ανάγκες κάθε ατόμου χωρίς τη χρήση θεατρικών εργαλείων ή της Lotus Coaching Drama Method και κάθε άνθρωπος μπορεί να επιλέξει την προσέγγιση που ταιριάζει καλύτερα στους προσωπικούς του στόχους και στις ανάγκες του.

Komninou Eui is a Psychologist, graduate of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, with a professional license to practice. She conducts online counseling and psychotherapy sessions with children, adolescents, and adults. She maintains a strong commitment to continuous education and professional development, having attended numerous seminars and specialized training programs. Since 2023, she has gained valuable experience by completing her internship at the Mental Health Center of the Armed Forces. She has engaged in both psychological assessment using psychometric tools and individual and group sessions with children, adolescents, adults, and families, addressing issues such as addiction management, bridging family relationships, couples therapy, parental counseling, self-image improvement, and enhancing self-awareness. Her goal is to create a safe and supportive therapeutic environment where authentic connection and meaningful psychological support are cultivated with respect for the uniqueness of each individual, through an approach grounded in empathy and acceptance. She invests in creating a trusting space where the individual can freely express themselves without fear of judgment. In this context, particular emphasis is placed on psychological safety, confidentiality, and a consistent therapeutic relationship, taking into account the needs, experiences, and uniqueness of each person.

Pasxalidis Theodoros is a Clinical Psychologist specializing in anxiety, panic attacks, and overthinking, as well as learning and school-related difficulties. He assists individuals experiencing continuous stress, pressure, or difficulty calming their minds to gain a deeper understanding of themselves and acquire practical tools for daily life. Additionally, he supports cases involving low self-esteem, interpersonal relationship challenges, professional stress, and school-related issues, approaching each person with respect and aiming for meaningful change. Acknowledging that one is not invincible or omnipotent and taking the step to speak with a psychologist is not a sign of weakness but an act of strength and honesty towards oneself.

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. 

Papanikolaou Violeta is a Psychologist who maintains a private practice in Argyroupoli. She first obtained a degree in Business Organization and Management from the Athens University of Economics and Business, and subsequently pursued a degree in Psychology from the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. She later earned a degree in Psychotherapy through CPS Arts from the British Hellenic College and was further trained in Drama Therapy at the Psychotherapeutic and Educational Center Herma. She completed her internship at the "Avrambou A. - Tsiakos D. I.K.E., O.P.S.Y. - Mental Health Group" center, and to date, in addition to her private practice, she works as a Psychologist at Oneirodromio (by i.c.Can). Finally, the specialist has attended numerous seminars on various topics in Psychiatry, conferences on Psychosomatic Medicine, art therapy seminars, Cognitive and Behavioral Approaches, Psychopathology, and others.

Xaroutiounian Roza is a Psychologist – Psychotherapist and maintains a private practice in Piraeus. She holds a BSc (Hons) in Psychology from the University of East London and has been trained in Integrative Counseling and Psychotherapy by the Psychological Support, Therapy, and Education Society – E.PSY.TH.E. She has also completed the program "Couples and Family Counseling and Therapy," as well as the "Medical Psychology" program at the Center for Training and Lifelong Learning (KEDIVIM) of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, further enhancing her scientific expertise in relationship issues, family dynamics, and the connection between mental and physical processes, contributing to comprehensive and holistic support for her clients. In her practice, she manages a wide range of cases, always focusing on providing the best possible service tailored to the individual needs of each person she works with.

Η Μπόθου Έλενα είναι Ψυχολόγος, απόφοιτη του Deree – The American College of Greece. Διατηρεί ιδιωτικό γραφείο στην Γλυφάδα και παρέχει ατομικές συνεδρίες σε ενήλικες και εφήβους από 16 ετών και άνω, τόσο δια ζώσης όσο και online. Η προσέγγισή της είναι συνθετική και εξατομικευμένη, συνδυάζοντας στοιχεία από την κλινική υπνοθεραπεία, τη βιωματική ψυχοθεραπεία, τη φιλοσοφική συμβουλευτική, την παιγνιοθεραπεία, τη δημιουργική έκφραση και την εργασία με πεποιθήσεις. Στο θεραπευτικό πλαίσιο δίνεται έμφαση στην ασφάλεια, την εμπιστοσύνη και τον σεβασμό στον ρυθμό του κάθε ανθρώπου, ιδιαίτερα όταν υπάρχει δυσκολία στη λεκτική έκφραση ή στο άμεσο άνοιγμα. Ιδιαίτερο μέρος της δουλειάς της αποτελεί η σύνδεση ψυχολογίας, διαλογιστικής διερεύνησης και δημιουργικών θεραπευτικών εργαλείων, μέσα από ήπιες και χαμηλής έκθεσης διαδικασίες. Παράλληλα με τις ατομικές συνεδρίες, αναπτύσσει το Estia Soul Space, έναν χώρο αφιερωμένο στην αυτογνωσία, τη δημιουργική έκφραση και τη θεραπευτική συνάντηση μέσα από ατομικές και ομαδικές βιωματικές διαδικασίες. Η θεραπευτική της στάση βασίζεται στην πεποίθηση ότι ο άνθρωπος δεν χρειάζεται να “διορθωθεί”, αλλά να ακουστεί ουσιαστικά, να κατανοήσει την ιστορία του και να ξαναβρεί έναν πιο αυθεντικό τρόπο σχέσης με τον εαυτό του και τους άλλους.

Konstantoudaki Eleni BA, BSc, MSc is a certified Psychologist - Psychotherapist with a private practice located in the center of Glyfada. She holds degrees in psychology from the American College of Greece Deree, the University of East London, and a master's degree in Clinical Psychology from the University of Essex. Additionally, she completed a four-year postgraduate training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy leading to a certification from the European Association for Behavioural and Cognitive Therapies (EABCT). She has experience from the Prevention Center of the Municipality of Glyfada and the Attica Psychiatric Hospital Dromokaiteio in the Day Hospital and the Syngrou acute short-stay unit. For over 5 years, she has volunteered with the organization The Smile of the Child in the "Care of Children in Hospitals" initiative at the “Agia Sofia” Children's Hospital and the “Panagiotis & Aggeliki Kyriakou” Children's Hospital, supporting children temporarily accommodated under prosecutorial order due to serious social issues (abuse, neglect, exposure to danger). Since 2009, she has also collaborated with the Nutrition Support center. In her practice, she handles cases spanning the full spectrum of psychology, including anxiety disorders, mood disorders, personality disorders, grief management, self-esteem issues, interpersonal relationships, among others. Finally, she attends numerous scientific seminars and postgraduate trainings to maintain up-to-date knowledge of the latest research findings in the field of psychology, participates in conferences, and is a member of the British Psychological Society (BPS).

Pappa - Katsiafa Aleksandra is a Clinical Psychologist with a private practice in Kallithea (Mindful Path) and also collaborates with the Psychotherapy & Alternative Therapy Center Roots Wellness Center. She is a graduate of Psychology from the University of Crete and holds a master's degree in Clinical Psychology from the Hellenic American University. She has worked as a Psychologist in a Chronic Disease Treatment Center in Trikala and completed her clinical internship as a Clinical Psychologist at the Municipality of Ilioupoli. Additionally, she has attended two seminars on Social Clinical Psychology of Addiction and on Education in childhood and adolescence from the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. Concurrently, she has been trained at the Center for Training & Treatment of Eating Disorders (KEADD). Currently, she is attending the Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) program at the Institute for Research & Behavioral Therapy. Finally, in private practice, she manages cases across the full spectrum of psychology, with a specialization in eating disorders, panic attacks - phobias, as well as anxiety and mood disorders.