Health professionals for Διαχείριση πένθους in Agios Eleftherios

Themis Marinou is a professional in the field of mental health, possessing multifaceted academic and professional training. She holds a degree from the Department of Sociology at Panteion University of Social and Political Sciences and specialized diplomas from Mediterranean College in Counseling and Psychology, as well as in Group Counseling and Psychotherapy.

Currently, she is a final-year student in the Master’s Program in Integrative Counseling and Psychotherapy at the University of Derby (UK), and she is also a trainee member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP), adhering to the ethical guidelines and standards of the association.

She has attended and completed numerous educational programs and specialized seminars, with a particular focus on Gender-Based Violence and victim support, Grief and Loss Management, as well as contemporary therapeutic approaches, tools, and techniques.

Continuing education and professional development constitute a central pillar of her professional philosophy, as she regularly participates in training sessions and supervision to further enhance her clinical practice.

Since 2021, she has been working as a Psychotherapist and Mental Health Counselor in private therapeutic centers, supporting adults within a safe, empathetic, and non-judgmental therapeutic framework. Her aim is to facilitate personal growth, the processing of traumatic experiences, and the strengthening of her clients' psychological resilience.

Karouzi Ioanna is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist and maintains a private practice in Agios Eleftherios. She is a graduate of the Psychology Department of Aristotle University of Thessaloniki and the Counseling and Psychotherapy Program in the Person-Centered Approach at ICPS, College of Human Sciences. She is a member of the European Association of Psychotherapy (EAP).

During her professional career, she has worked in numerous shelters and mental health centers, gaining valuable experience in counseling support for children and their families as well as psychological support for refugees. She has previously volunteered with the Non-Profit Organizations "Freedom Gate Greece" and "The Smile of the Child." In her private practice, she specializes in counseling, non-directive intervention, and the person-centered approach. Finally, she has attended numerous seminars and conferences aimed at continuous education and training in her field.

Maria Filippou is a Mental Health Counselor and Dance-Movement Psychotherapist. She graduated from the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Department of Psychology, with a specialization in Psychology and holds a specialization in the Psychodynamic Jungian Approach through Dance Therapy from the Psychotherapy through the Arts center. Among other qualifications, she has been trained in the Laban Movement Analysis system, symbols and archetypes according to Jungian analytical theory, and dance therapy techniques such as Authentic Movement, Active Imagination, and Guided Imagery. As part of lifelong learning, she continues her studies with postgraduate seminars of E.P.I.P.S.Y. <>, and <>. She participated in dance therapy groups with migrant women at the Salvation Army in 2022 and has been a member of the newly established NGO OpenPaths Athens since 2023. At the core of her philosophy and therapeutic approach lies the concept of the inseparable unity of mind, spirit, and body.

Talamagka Natalia is a Psychologist - Art Psychotherapist and maintains a private practice in Ano Patisia. She specializes in psychotherapeutic support through art and in the psychological empowerment of vulnerable populations.

She has extensive experience in Greece and the United Kingdom, working in both individual and group therapy. She holds a Psychology degree from Middlesex University and two postgraduate degrees: one in Art Psychotherapy from the University of Hertfordshire and another in Fine Art & Social Practice from Middlesex University. Currently, she is attending the Existential–Systemic Psychotherapy training program at the "Antistixi" Center, further enriching her therapeutic approach.

Throughout her professional career, she has worked as a psychologist and art psychotherapist in various settings, such as the NGO IASIS (IASIS at Centro & Hypatia), the intervention unit for ASD Atypical, and the specialized therapy center Logos & Learning. In the United Kingdom, she collaborated with Solace Women’s Aid, providing psychotherapy to women who have experienced gender-based violence, as well as with organizations such as East London NHS Foundation Trust and Place2Be, offering support to adults, children, and adolescents. Early on, she also worked privately as an adult psychologist, focusing on emotional understanding, creative expression, and the therapeutic use of art. She is a member of the British Association of Art Therapists (BAAT) and remains active in areas such as identity formation understanding and the connection between artistic practice and mental health care.

Antonopoulos Panagiotis is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist with a private practice in Agioi Anargyroi. He holds a Master of Arts degree in Clinical Psychology from the University of Indianapolis, USA, and completed his undergraduate studies in the Department of Psychology at Panteion University. Additionally, he attended a two-year postgraduate seminar on Clinical Psychopathology at the First Psychiatric Clinic of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, as well as postgraduate seminar cycles at Aiginiteio Hospital. He possesses valuable professional experience, having worked in Psychiatric Clinics of numerous hospitals, including the General Hospital of Nea Ionia "Agia Olga" and the "Korgialeneio-Benakeio." Besides his private practice, he collaborates with Psychocare Athens, where he specializes in Adult Counseling, and concurrently serves as an English language instructor at the G. Kavallakis Foreign Language Centers in Agioi Anargyroi. Finally, he has participated in numerous seminars and conferences that have equipped him with the appropriate knowledge in the field of Psychotherapy, and he has also been a speaker and presenter at seminars related to his field.

Robert Ian Kibet Ouko Babu is a Psychologist and Psychotherapist with private practices in Cholargos and Patissia, Athens. He holds a degree in Psychology from the University of Central Lancashire and a Master’s degree (MSc) in Integrative Psychotherapy and Counselling from the University of East London. He is currently completing his training in Person-Centered and Focusing-Oriented Experiential Psychotherapy at the Hellenic Focusing Center.

He is certified in Emotion Focused Couples Therapy by ICEEFT and the EFT Greek Network, and is also a certified Effective Parent Trainer through Gordon Hellas. In addition, he is currently completing a Master of Science in Global Health and Disaster Management at the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens.His clinical practice is grounded in the individual needs of each client and serves a diverse range of people. He actively supports diversity and inclusion, fostering a therapeutic environment where clients feel respected, heard, and understood.His therapeutic style is open, collaborative, and paced according to each client’s readiness and goals. He approaches every session with creativity and personal engagement, viewing therapy as a shared and evolving process. With many years of experience in psychotherapy, he follows a holistic approach, integrating multiple therapeutic models and methods to meet each person’s unique needs. He places emphasis not only on thoughts and emotions but also on bodily experience, recognizing the individuality of each client and their life context.

Η Ειρήνη Πουλάκου είναι Σύμβουλος Ψυχικής Υγείας με γραφείο στα Άνω Πατήσια,όπου παρέχει δια ζώσης και online συνεδρίες, προσφέροντας έναν ασφαλή και υποστηρικτικό χώρο προσωπικής έκφρασης και εξέλιξης.Διαθέτει εμπειρία στην υποστήριξη παιδιών, εφήβων, ενηλίκων, ζευγαριών και οικογενειών, καθώς και στη διαχείριση άγχους, κρίσεων πανικού, συναισθηματικών δυσκολιών, χαμηλής αυτοεκτίμησης και δυσκολιών στις διαπροσωπικές σχέσεις.Ως εκπαιδευτικός, γνωρίζει σε βάθος το σχολικό πλαίσιο και τις προκλήσεις που αντιμετωπίζουν μαθητές και γονείς, προσεγγίζοντας κάθε περίπτωση με κατανόηση και ουσιαστική στήριξη.Έχει ολοκληρώσει εξειδικευμένες επιμορφώσεις στο Εθνικό και Καποδιστριακό Πανεπιστήμιο Αθηνών (ΕΚΠΑ), μεταξύ των οποίων:

• Σχολική Ψυχολογία

• Συμβουλευτική Γονέων & Οικογένειας

• Διαταραχές Προσωπικότητας Cluster C σε Εφήβους & Ενήλικες

• Διαχείριση Άγχους & Πανικού

• Αναγνώριση Συναισθημάτων στα Παιδιά

• Συμβουλευτική Ζεύγους & Οικογένειας

Επιπλέον, έχει ολοκληρώσει το "Higher Professional Diploma in Counselling and Psychology (QLS Level 5)", πιστοποιημένο από το Quality Licence Scheme και το DEQUALS Educational Leaders (UK).Στόχος της είναι να δημιουργεί ένα ζεστό, ασφαλές και υποστηρικτικό πλαίσιο, όπου κάθε άνθρωπος μπορεί να εκφραστεί ελεύθερα, να ανακουφιστεί και να προχωρήσει με μεγαλύτερη αυτογνωσία και ψυχική ενδυνάμωση.Με σεβασμό, αποδοχή και ουσιαστική παρουσία, στέκεται δίπλα σε κάθε άνθρωπο που αναζητά υποστήριξη και αλλαγή.

Danatsopoulou Keli is a Mental Health Counselor - Psychotherapist, holding an M.Sc. in Person-Centered Counseling and Psychotherapy, certified by the European Association for Psychotherapy (EAP). She works privately as a Psychotherapist, and her personal philosophy is based on trust in the uniqueness of each individual and the personal process of development, therapy, and improvement of their quality of life.

Argyropoulou Xristina is a psychotherapist trained at the 'Laboratory for the Investigation of Human Relations.' She holds two postgraduate degrees: a Master of Science in Psychology and a Master of Education in Autism, specializing in the psychoeducation of children and adolescents with autism. She has worked in specialized therapy centers. In recent years, she has maintained her own practice, focusing on adult psychotherapy as well as parent counseling.

Tragara Elena is a Psychologist and a certified Gestalt Psychotherapist, maintaining a private practice in Ano Patisia. She is a graduate of the Department of Psychology at Panteion University and has been trained in the Gestalt therapeutic approach at the Psychotherapy and Training Center "Gestalt Foundation." As part of her studies, she completed her internship at the 251st General Air Force Hospital, as well as at the Clinical and Research Department of the Institut Curie in Paris, France. Additionally, she has received training in Clinical Psychopathology at Aeginiteio Hospital through the "Panagiotis Oulis" program. Throughout her professional career, she has worked as a Psychologist at the Rehabilitation and Recovery Center "Blocks Rehab Philoktitis," where she collaborated with individuals suffering from chronic conditions, as well as patients requiring psychological support during their rehabilitation and recovery following sudden health issues. Her objective is to create a safe space for individuals seeking to deeply understand themselves and evolve the way they relate to others. Within her practice, Ground Psychotherapy, a multipurpose psychotherapy space operates, founded on the principles of human care and empathy towards people's needs. It is a supportive environment that simultaneously provides the appropriate ground for the emergence of sensations, thoughts, emotions, and needs. Mental health services offered include individual and group psychotherapy, couples therapy, and counseling.

Athanasiou Vasilis is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist and maintains a private practice in Kypseli. He has completed studies in Psychology at the University of Crete and at Middlesex University in London. Furthermore, he holds a Master's Degree in Neuropsychology from Maastricht University in the Netherlands. Following his postgraduate studies, he specialized in a six-year program in Body Psychotherapy at the Psychotherapy and Counseling Center "Wilhelm Reich".

He has gained clinical and volunteer experience through his collaboration with organizations such as the NGO "EDRA" and EPANODOS, providing psychological support to vulnerable social groups.

His therapeutic approach is primarily based on the principles of body psychotherapy, while drawing elements from the integrative approach (cognitive, psychodynamic, Gestalt) in order to tailor therapy to the needs of each patient.

Η Βασιλική Παπακίτσου είναι Ψυχοθεραπεύτρια με Προσωποκεντρική προσέγγιση και διατηρεί το δικό της χώρο, Κέντρο Συμβουλευτικής και Προσωποκεντρικής Ψυχοθεραπείας “Your Psychotherapy” στο Γαλάτσι. Στις ατομικές και ομαδικές συνεδρίες αξιοποιεί πλήθος τεχνικών όπως θεατρικό παιχνίδι, δραματοποίηση, μελέτη περίπτωσης, τέχνη, ενισχύοντας την ψυχοθεραπευτική της προσέγγιση. Είναι πτυχιούχος του τμήματος Φιλοσοφίας, Παιδαγωγικής και Ψυχολογίας, με ειδίκευση στην Ψυχολογία, του Εθνικού και Καποδιστριακού Πανεπιστημίου Αθηνών. Διαθέτει Μεταπτυχιακό στην «Προσωποκεντρική Ψυχοθεραπεία», με Έπαινο, του Βρετανικού Πανεπιστημίου Central Lancashire. Έχει αναγνωρισμένα επαγγελματικά δικαιώματα στην Προσωποκεντρική Ψυχοθεραπεία από το Υ.ΠΑΙ.Θ.Α. Αρ. Πρωτ: 20830/Κ4/23-2-2023. Είναι μέλος της Πανελλήνιας Ένωσης Επαγγελματιών Προσωποκεντρικής και Βιωματικής Προσέγγισης. Ως ψυχοθεραπεύτρια διαχειρίζεται περιστατικά διαπροσωπικών σχέσεων σε μονογονεϊκές οικογένειες, προβλήματα εφήβων, περιστατικά εργασιακού στρες, θλίψης, πένθους και απώλειας, άγχους, διάσπασης προσοχής. Έχει οργανώσει και συντονίσει, εθελοντικά, Ομάδες Γονέων στο πλαίσιο δράσης της Κοινωνικής Υπηρεσίας του Δήμου Γαλατσίου. Έχει εργαστεί ως Φιλόλογος και ως Μέντορας μαθητών στην προεφηβική και εφηβική ηλικία, στη Δευτεροβάθμια Εκπαίδευση. Αυτό της έδωσε την ευκαιρία να ζήσει από κοντά με μαθητές και γονείς και να αντιληφθεί τα προβλήματα, τις δυσκολίες και τις προκλήσεις που καθημερινά αντιμετωπίζουν. Αυτές οι γνώσεις και εμπειρίες ενίσχυσαν την ψυχοθεραπευτική της προσέγγιση. Παρέχει Συμβουλευτική υποστήριξη σε Γονείς και Εφήβους, με ειδίκευση σε μαθητές με μαθησιακές και ψυχοκοινωνικές δυσκολίες. Εξειδικεύεται στη Συμβουλευτική και Θεραπεία Ζεύγους, Εφήβων και Οικογένειας. Είναι εκπαιδευμένη σύμβουλος σε θέματα που αφορούν τις Διαφυλικές σχέσεις από το ΕΚΠΑ. Έχει καταρτιστεί στη Σεξουαλική αγωγή και Υγεία, καθώς και στην Ειδική Αγωγή και τις Μαθησιακές Δυσκολίες, μονοετή προγράμματα, από το Παν/μιο Αιγαίου. Με τη συνεχιζόμενη εκπαίδευσή της και την εποπτεία, συμβάλλει στη διαρκή προσωπική και επαγγελματική της ανάπτυξη, ώστε να προσφέρει στους θεραπευόμενους όλων των ηλικιών ποιοτικές υπηρεσίες ψυχικής υγείας.

The Kentro Symfyia - Sakalidi Ioanna is located in Ano Patissia. The philosophy of "Symfyia," as its name suggests, symbolizes healing through the union and synthesis of the self, emphasizing the idea of integration and harmonious coexistence. The name of our psychotherapeutic center reflects the inspiration behind its creation—the process by which two or more entities/ideas closely unite in a way that they become inseparable and function as a single harmonious whole. Embodying these ideas, the center follows the Synthetic Psychotherapeutic approach both individually and in groups. Its purpose is to provide support to individuals so that they can address issues that concern them, such as anxiety management, crisis intervention, interpersonal relationships, self-improvement, personal development, and emotional conflicts. This approach is based on the relationship developed between therapist and client, which, to be effective and creative, must be well-defined, involve warmth and responsiveness, and take place in an atmosphere of acceptance and trust, where free expression of emotions is encouraged.

Kolotouras Ilias is a Psychotherapist with a private practice in Kato Patissia. He holds a degree from the Department of Philosophy, Pedagogy, and Psychology (specializing in Psychology) and has been trained in Systemic Psychotherapy at the Center for Applied Psychotherapy and Counseling (KEPSYSY). He has experience working with issues such as improving self-esteem and self-image, enhancing self-awareness, anxiety and stress, grief, relationships, and more.