Health professionals for Διαχείριση πένθους in Attica

Ο Αναστάσιος Παπαφράγκας είναι πιστοποιημένος Σύμβουλος Ψυχικής Υγείας και διαθέτει τετραετή ειδίκευση στη Συνθετική Ψυχοθεραπευτική Προσέγγιση με σπουδές στο ΟΛΟΝ Education. Είναι δημιουργός του καινοτόμου ψυχοεκπαιδευτικού προγράμματος NeuroBalance Protocol for Mental and Emotional Harmony και έχει ολοκληρώσει μονοετές πρόγραμμα στην Θετική Ψυχολογία, στο Πάντειον Πανεπιστήμιο Κοινωνικών και Πολιτικών Επιστημών. Είναι κάτοχος διπλώματος Meditation and Mindfulness από το Aegean College και έτσι στις συνεδρίες μπορεί να συνδυάζει την επιστήμη της Νευροψυχολογίας με πρακτικά εργαλεία για την επίτευξη συναισθηματικής ισορροπίας.

Έχει διατελέσει συνεργάτης της Μ.Κ.Ο. "Θεραπεύω", αποκτώντας σημαντική εμπειρία στη διαχείριση σύνθετων περιπτώσεων. Η προσέγγισή του εστιάζει στην ενδυνάμωση του ατόμου μέσω εργαλείων από τις 5 βασικότερες προσεγγίσεις της ψυχολογίας Ψυχοδυναμική, Συστημική, Προσωποκεντρική, Γνωσιακή Συμπεριφοριστική και Gestal, βοηθώντας τους θεραπευόμενους να απεγκλωβιστούν από αρνητικά συναισθήματα και να αναπτύξουν τη γνωστική ευελιξία που απαιτείται για τις μεγάλες μεταβολές που μπορεί να έχει η ροή της ζωής.

Μπορεί να βοηθήσει σημαντικά σε θέματα διαχείρισης άγχους και κρίσεων πανικού με εργαλεία CBT (Σωκρατική μέθοδος, Ημερολόγιο Σκέψεων), σε θέματα ενίσχυσης θετικότητας με εφαρμογές θετικής ψυχολογίας (ευγνωμοσύνη και απολαμβάνειν), στην αντιμετώπιση της κατάθλιψης και της συναισθηματικής έντασης, καθώς και στην συμβουλευτική προσωπικής ανάπτυξης και την αυτογνωσία.

Nikolaos Sxoretsanitis is a Clinical Psychologist - Psychoanalyst, graduate of the Department of Psychology and the Master's program in Clinical Psychology at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens (NKUA), and is also a PhD candidate at the same University. Since 2011, he has worked in community mental health services. For the past 10 years, he has been a psychologist at the Babel Day Center. He has been an active member of the Freud Lacan Psychoanalytic Society in Athens from 2010 to the present. He is also a collaborator of Le Pari de Lacan in France and the Irish School of Lacanian Psychoanalysis in Ireland.

Drakou Ioanna is a Mental Wellness Consultant certified by the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens in psychotherapy both in theory and practice, as well as in positive psychology. She holds a diploma from the European International University (EIU- Paris) with a specialization in Psychodynamic Psychotherapy and a diploma from the Mediterranean College. Additionally, she is certified in Art Therapy by the international organization Nocn (UK). Her goal is to combine scientific knowledge with creative methods, supporting individuals to manage emotional difficulties and lead more functional and enjoyable lives.

Η Ελίνα Μακρογιάννη είναι Ψυχολόγος – Ψυχοδυναμική Ψυχοθεραπεύτρια - Δραματοθεραπεύτρια και διατηρεί ιδιωτικό γραφείο στο Χαλάνδρι Το 1990, ξεκίνησε την φοίτησή της στο Τμήμα Φιλοσοφίας – Παιδαγωγικής – Ψυχολογίας με κατεύθυνση Ψυχολογία, της Φιλοσοφικής Σχολής Αθηνών, την οποία ολοκλήρωσε το 1996. Παράλληλα με τις σπουδές της στην ψυχολογία, ολοκλήρωσε τις μουσικές σπουδές της σαν πιανίστα καθώς και την εκπαίδευσή της στην επαγγελματική μετάφραση από το I. F. A. – Institut Francais d’ Athenes, σε συνεργασία με το Πανεπιστήμιο του Στρασβούργου – Universite de Strasbourg, λαμβάνοντας το Δίπλωμα Δίγλωσσης Μετάφρασης – Diplome de Traducteur Bilingue. Το 2001, εισήχθη με κατατακτήριες εξετάσεις στο Τμήμα Ψυχολογίας του Παντείου Πανεπιστημίου, του οποίου είναι, επίσης, πτυχιούχος. Έχει άδεια άσκησης επαγγέλματος ψυχολόγου και είναι μέλος του Συλλόγου Ελλήνων Ψυχολόγων (Σ.Ε.Ψ.). Είναι κάτοχος του μετεκπαιδευτικού διπλώματος τετραετούς εκπαίδευσης στην Δραματοθεραπεία και πιστοποιημένο μέλος της Ε. Δ. Π. Ε. – Ένωσης Δραματοθεραπευτών και Παιγνιοθεραπευτών Ελλάδος. Εχει εκπαιδευτεί στην Ψυχοδυναμική Ψυχοθεραπεία και έχει λάβει εξειδίκευση σε θέματα διαχείρισης του τραύματος και ενίσχυσης της Ψυχικής Ανθεκτικότητας, μέσα από την εκπαίδευσή της στο StoryPlay, εφαρμόζοντας το μοντέλο της πολυπολιτισμικής προσέγγισης στην ψυχική ανθεκτικότητα μέσα από την παιγνιοθεραπεία και την αφήγηση ιστοριών. Εχει εκπαιδευτεί στην Διεργασία της Συγκινησιακά Εστιασμένης Θεραπείας Ζεύγους – Emotionally Focused Therapy Couples - E.F.T. (Ελληνικό Δίκτυο). Η κλινική της εμπειρία σαν ψυχοθεραπεύτρια ξεκινά από το 1998 έως και σήμερα συμμετέχοντας παράλληλα σε διεπιστημονικές ομάδες θεραπείας και εποπτείας. Είναι πιστοποιημένη Ψυχοθεραπεύτρια – Δραματοθεραπεύτρια από την European Association of Psychotherapy (E.A.P.) καθώς και την Εθνική Εταιρεία Ψυχοθεραπείας Ελλάδος (Ε.Ε.Ψ.Ε.). Εχει διατελέσει μέλος του Δ.Σ. της Ενωσης Δραματοθεραπευτών (2016-2019) και από το 2013 έως και σήμερα, είναι η εκλεγμένη εκπρόσωπος της Ενωσης Δραματοθεραπευτών και Παιγνιοθεραπευτών Ελλάδος (Ε.Δ.Π.Ε.) στην Εθνική Εταιρεία Ψυχοθεραπείας Ελλάδος (Ε.Ε.Ψ.Ε.). Έχει συμμετάσχει σε ημερίδες και συνέδρια με ομιλίες της και βιωματικά εργαστήρια. Είναι επιστημονική συνεργάτης του Προγράμματος “ΕΠΕΚΕΙΝΑ”- Ψυχαναλυτική Πράξη. Έχει λάβει μέρος σαν δραματοθεραπεύτρια, στο ντοκιμαντέρ “Τώρα κάνω όνειρα” στο πλαίσιο της Μονάδας Ψυχολογικής Απεξάρτησης από ουσίες στο Ψ. Ν. Α. – Δαφνί. Παρέχει υπηρεσίες συμβουλευτικής, ψυχοδυναμικής ψυχοθεραπείας, δραματοθεραπείας, θεραπείας ζεύγους και οικογένειας κατόπιν ραντεβού.

Sikali Efi is a graduate of the Department of Psychology at Panteion University. During her studies, she completed an internship at the "Kostea - Geitona" Educational Institutions, as well as at the Counseling - Therapeutic Day Center "Anodos." Upon completion of her undergraduate studies, she voluntarily offered her services to mental health organizations such as the Research University Institute of Mental Health "EPIPSY," the Department of the First Oncology Clinic at the "Metropolitan" Hospital, and the Department of Pediatric Hematology - Oncology (T.A.O) at the General Children's Hospital "Agia Sofia," where she provided psychotherapeutic, clinical, and research work. She has participated in numerous seminars, lectures, and sessions focusing on Health Psychology, Psychopharmacology, Clinical Psychopathology, Psycho-oncology, as well as Child Psychology, Learning and Developmental Disabilities, and Play Therapy. For the past 8 years, she has maintained a private practice in Glyfada, providing psychotherapy, counseling, and psychological support services to adults, adolescents, and couples. Her clinical experience includes psychotherapeutic sessions addressing mental health difficulties and behavioral issues related to depression and other mood disorders, anxiety disorders, eating disorders, personality disorders, anger management, phobia treatment, supportive therapy for grief-related issues, dysfunctional interpersonal relationships, and improving self-esteem and self-image. Her therapeutic work is based on Schema Therapy, a cohesive treatment model that combines cognitive-behavioral therapy, Gestalt therapy, and psychoanalytic thought. It is specifically designed to help individuals change long-standing patterns of thinking and behavior, such as those observed in personality disorders.

Droulias Theodoros is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist and maintains a private practice in Koukaki. He studied at the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki. He is a Systemic Psychologist - Psychotherapist and a member of the Systemic Society of Northern Greece (SEVE) as well as the European Family Therapy Association (EFTA). His personal therapy and part of his training were conducted at the Athens Center for the Study of Human Beings (AKMA). He completed his training at the Center for Systemic Study and Therapy (KESMETH). Additionally, he is a member of the Hellenic Developing Group for Analytical Psychology. He works with individuals, couples, and families applying the Systemic approach. He has been working privately for the last 10 years in therapy, as well as in the education and supervision of professionals. He has previously worked as a Psychologist - Psychotherapist and program manager for individuals with mental health conditions, autism, and as a parent counseling coordinator.

Boukea Eirini is a Psychologist – Psychotherapist and maintains her private practice in Peristeri. She holds a degree in Psychology and a Master's Degree in Psychology from the Department of Psychology at Panteion University of Social and Political Sciences. She possesses a professional license (3173/15-4-2005), is an active member of the Greek Psychological Society (S.E.Ps.) and the Hellenic Society of Systemic Therapy (EL.E.SY.TH.). She specializes in Family/Systemic Psychotherapy and provides counseling and individual psychotherapy services for adults and adolescents, group psychotherapy for adults, couples and family therapy, regardless of the presenting issue/symptom. She is in continuous training and supervision while actively participating in experiential self-awareness processes. Through her personal and professional experience, she considers the psychotherapeutic journey to be the greatest gift a person can offer themselves for a better life.

Dr. Katsamas Dionysis is a Psychologist with a private practice located in the Ampelokipoi area. He graduated with a BSc (Hons) in Psychology and holds a postgraduate MA in Counselling and Psychotherapy from the University of East London. Concurrently, he practiced professionally at the Petroupoli Counseling Center and with Médecins Sans Frontières. He has been actively working in the field for the past 10 years, with a particular focus on the challenging period of lockdown through online and home-based sessions. Additionally, he is an active volunteer in the Municipality of Athens. His further training in an integrative theoretical model—covering 1) person-centered, 2) cognitive-behavioral, and 3) psychodynamic therapy—and his professional development since 2013 through workshops and clinical sessions have enabled him to adapt to the individual needs of each client, establishing a therapeutic environment of trust and intimacy. He is also continuing his postgraduate studies, further expanding his expertise into new areas. The office is conveniently located within a short distance from the Panormou Metro station, where in this welcoming space, you will have the opportunity to receive his services characterized by unconditional acceptance, hope, empathy, the establishment of dialogue, and scientific rigor.

Makrogianni Vitalioti Mariantzela is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist specializing in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) as well as in Biothymia Clinical Hypnosis. She maintains a private practice in Peristeri. She is certified by the Center for Applied Psychotherapy and Counseling. She is the Director of the Damala Foundation, a contributing writer, and has worked at KETHEA in action and street work, gaining extensive experience in Anxiety Disorders and addictions. Additionally, she attends numerous seminars on eating disorders, anxiety disorders, and holistic medicine as part of her continuous professional development.

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. 

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.

Skampaviria Eirini is a Mental Health Counselor and maintains her private practice in Kallithea. She holds a degree in Sociology from Panteion University and a master's degree in Criminology and Criminal Justice (MSc Criminology and Criminal Justice) from the University of Glasgow. Additionally, she completed the postgraduate program "Criminal Law and Addictions" with a focus on therapeutic management of addictions, conducted by the Law School of Aristotle University of Thessaloniki and the Law Department of the University of Nicosia, in collaboration with the Therapy Center for Dependent Individuals (KETHEA). She has completed training in Systemic Counseling at the Laboratory for the Investigation of Human Relationships and has four years of experience counseling adults, emphasizing the treatment of generalized anxiety disorder, management of work-related stress, depression, and grief. Since 2016, she has worked as an asylum case handler at the Ministry of Migration and Asylum. With her extensive professional and voluntary experience at KETHEA and the NGO PRAKSIS, she utilizes a variety of tools and methods aimed at fostering self-awareness, improving individual self-confidence, and creating a dynamic therapeutic framework. In cases requiring an interdisciplinary approach, she collaborates with a network of physicians and appropriately specialized health professionals. She recognizes and respects diversity.

Dr. Angelos Panagiotopoulos is a Clinical Psychologist - Psychotherapist, a graduate of the University of Geneva, PhD and researcher at the Department of Psychology of the University of Athens, supervisor of theses at the Society for Cognitive Behavioral Studies and a certified Cognitive Behavioral Therapist.

He studied Psychology at the University of Plymouth, England, where he received a commendation for academic excellence. He specialized in Clinical Psychology at the University of Geneva, Switzerland as a University Scholar, doing his clinical training at the Psychiatric Department of the University Hospital of Geneva. Upon his return to Greece, he served for one year at the General Staff of the Army as a psychologist at the Soldiers' Support Line.

He followed a 4-year specialization in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy at the Society for Cognitive Behavioral Studies and worked as a psychotherapist for children, adolescents and adults at the Institute for Behavioral Research and Treatment and the Center for Child Neurodevelopmental Education. Along with his clinical training, he completed his PhD thesis at the Department of Psychology, University of Athens as a fellow of the Hellenic Foundation for Research and Innovation.

He is currently a thesis supervisor at the Society for Cognitive Behavioral Studies, works as a researcher at the Department of Psychology of the University of Athens in a funded research project and maintains his private office in the area of Ampelokipoi-Platia Mavilis.

Panagiotis Tsigkris is a certified Systemic Family Psychotherapist - Social Worker licensed to practice and a member of SKLE. He has completed a four-year specialization in the integrative model of family psychotherapy at the Laboratory for the Investigation of Human Relations. He has twenty-five years of experience providing psychotherapy and counseling to individuals, couples, families, as well as serving as a coordinator for psychotherapy, counseling, and personal development groups. He has extensive experience in addiction treatment, having worked in addiction care facilities with both adults and adolescents and their families. He has collaborated with educational institutions, conducting presentations and seminars aimed at parents focusing on enhancing communication and strengthening the parental role. In his private practice in Cholargos, as well as through online sessions, he accepts young people, adults, couples, and families. His clinical experience includes support for difficulties related to anxiety management, depression, psychosomatic symptoms, grief, as well as interpersonal issues, intrafamilial conflicts, parenting, identity, and dysfunctional communication.