Health professionals for Anger management in Kriti

Lila Karali is a Psychologist, an honor graduate of the Department of Psychology at the University of Crete (BSc), licensed to practice professionally. She has an academic background in the natural sciences (Chemistry-BSc, MSc), and a postgraduate diploma in Bioethics (MA). Her interdisciplinary education enhances her ability to bridge the biological and psychological perspectives, focusing on a comprehensive understanding of the human experience. She possesses clinical experience with the adult population and has specialized in Systemic Psychotherapy (a four-year training program), promoting the understanding of the self in relation to significant life systems (family, work, society). Additionally, she has training and experience in Compassion Focused Therapy to alleviate psychological distress related to persistent shame and self-criticism. Her therapeutic practice emphasizes the autonomy and values of each individual.

Eleftherios Vichos is a licensed psychologist registered with the Region of Attica, Greece, and provides psychotherapy exclusively through secure online video sessions.

He earned his Bachelor's degree in Psychology from the University of Strasbourg, graduating with distinction, and holds an M.Sc. in Applied Clinical Psychology from the University of Central Lancashire. He is also pursuing a systematic study of Psychoanalysis at the Athens Center for Psychoanalytic Research. He is a member of the Hellenic Psychological Society (SEPS) and an International Member at the American Psychological Association (APA).

His work with adults is informed by a psychodynamic and psychoanalytic approach. He understands therapy as a collaborative process in which the therapeutic relationship provides a safe and reflective space to explore emotional difficulties, relationship issues, work-related stress, identity concerns, grief, and recurring patterns that may feel difficult to understand or change. Rather than focusing on quick solutions, therapy aims to facilitate a deeper understanding of one's inner world, allowing for meaningful and lasting psychological change.

Sessions are conducted exclusively online, offering flexibility and accessibility while preserving the depth, continuity, and quality of the therapeutic process.

Ms. Vardoulaki Katerina is a psychologist and psychotherapist, maintaining a private practice in Heraklion, Crete. She graduated from the Department of Psychology at the University of Crete, while her postgraduate specialization in Clinical Psychology was completed at Aristotle University of Thessaloniki. She has attended seminars and continuing education programs from accredited institutions (Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Ampelokipi Mental Health Center of Thessaloniki, 18 Ano, etc.). She has contributed translationally to scientific texts by Ian Parker, and in 2022, her research on the evaluation of mental health structures was published in the International Journal of Psychology. Throughout her professional career, she has worked in a counseling and therapeutic capacity with children, adolescents, adults, families, elderly individuals, and socially vulnerable groups. Among the professional settings in which she has been employed are schools, short-term adolescent residential facilities, Social Cooperative Enterprises (Koin.S.Pe.), Mental Health Centers, nursing homes, OKANA (Organization Against Drugs), and others. Psychotherapeutically, she has worked individually with adults and families. In her practice, she follows the psychodynamic approach.

Mylonakis Emmanouil is a Doctor of Psychology, Mental Health Counselor, and maintains a private practice in Rethymno. He holds a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology as well as a PhD degree with studies completed in the United Kingdom. He has been trained in Cognitive & Behavioral Psychotherapy as well as Analytical Psychotherapy at the Psychiatric Clinic of the Naval Hospital of Crete. Highlighting key milestones from his extensive career, he has served as an Associate Professor in the Department of Psychology at North College, within the Department of Business Administration, MBA, at Abertay Dundee University in Scotland, as well as a Visiting Professor in the Department of Psychology at Nottingham Trent University in the United Kingdom. It is noteworthy that he has worked as a Mental Health Counselor at the Psychiatric Clinic of the Naval Hospital of Crete and has also been a Research Associate in the Department of Preventive Medicine at the Medical School of the University of Crete. He handles a wide range of cases guided by his recognized excellent scientific knowledge and supported by his indisputable professionalism, responding with a human-centered approach to the needs of each individual patient.

Liodaki Katerina is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist and maintains a private practice in Chania, Crete. She studied Psychology at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and specialized at the postgraduate level in Clinical Psychology (MSc in Clinical Psychology) at Leiden University in the Netherlands, from which she graduated with distinction, cum laude. She is trained in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) at the Society for Cognitive and Behavioral Studies (ΕΓΣΣ) through a four-year study program, in accordance with the standards of the European Association for Behavioural and Cognitive Therapies (EABCT). Additionally, she has been trained in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Compassion-Focused Therapy (CFT), two contemporary approaches of the so-called “third generation” cognitive therapies, with scientifically validated effectiveness in a variety of psychological difficulties. She provides individual psychotherapy sessions for adults, both in-person and online. She deals with the diagnosis, prevention, and therapeutic treatment of a variety of mental disorders and problems.

Pantazopoulou Xara is a Psychologist, licensed to practice professionally. She specializes in Counseling and Psychotherapy, both online and in person, having specialized in the Integrative Approach. She completed her postgraduate studies with an MA in Counselling & Psychotherapy, focusing on the Integrative Approach, and her undergraduate studies in Psychology (BSc, Hons, Psychology) at the University of East London, UK. She completed additional training at Aeginiteio Hospital in the 1st Psychiatric Clinic, specializing in Clinical Psychopathology. She has also volunteered as a trainee Psychologist at the General Hospital of Athens, Sismanogleio - Amalia Fleming, specifically at the Community Child and Adolescent Mental Health Center. Having initially studied at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, in the Department of Philosophy - Pedagogy and Psychology (majoring in Psychology), she has many years of experience in education as well as in counseling parents, children, and adolescents.

Kaffetzakis Emmanouil is a Psychologist – Psychotherapist with a Psychoanalytic orientation and maintains a private practice in the center of Heraklion, Crete, where he conducts sessions for adults and adolescents. He is a member of the Borromean Knot Society of the New Lacanian School of Psychoanalysis in Greece and actively participates in its activities.

Psychoanalysis is an invitation to speak. Over time, each person's speech organizes around what is difficult or impossible for them to bear. They speak about their symptom. Lacanian psychoanalysis offers the possibility of inventing a new way to cope with their symptom, with the specific way they suffer. Through the discourse that the analysand addresses to the analyst, they can begin to find personalized and satisfactory solutions to old and repetitive modes of existence and reactions.

Zourmpakis Tzon Kai Synergates is a Psychologist who maintains a private practice in Rethymno. He holds a degree in Psychology from Aristotle University of Thessaloniki and a postgraduate degree in Psycholinguistics. He is a certified psychologist by the Greek state, an established hypnotherapist, and a Master Hypnotist. He is a regular member of the Hellenic Psychological Society, a senior member of the Accredited Counsellors, Coaches, Psychotherapists and Hypnotherapists Association, as well as a member of the International Institute of Complementary Therapists. Through his work, he places special emphasis on resolving deeply rooted emotional beliefs and behaviors. He also focuses on the treatment and management of chronic pain, applying Cognitive Behavioral Therapy practices combined with Regression Hypnotherapy and Counseling. Additionally, he teaches meditation and Tai Chi practices, as well as guidance on the application of mindfulness in daily life. These practices serve as tools both for those already on a journey of spiritual exploration and for those seeking simple and practical tools to improve their everyday life. The Psychologist, deeply valuing the importance of the therapeutic relationship, establishes relationships of trust and collaboration with his clients. Thanks to his extensive experience, he is able to provide a safe, non-judgmental environment where individuals can feel accepted, heard, and supported.

Parasyri Iro is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist and maintains a private practice in Heraklion, Crete. She graduated from the Department of Psychology at the University of Crete. She has completed her postgraduate training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy at the Center for Applied Psychotherapy and Counseling, while currently pursuing her master's degree in Developmental Psychology and Educational Applications at the University of Crete. Additionally, she has attended online training seminars at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, focusing on Couple Counseling and Special Education. She completed her internship at the Mental Health Clinic "Agios Charalampos" and has worked at the Municipality of Heraklion at KEKOIFAPI Mastaba and on the psychological support hotline. In the private sector, she has collaborated with speech therapists regarding difficulties experienced by children and their parents. She has volunteered at the SOS Children's Village in Heraklion, providing music lessons and creatively engaging the children. Furthermore, she has worked with the Mobile Mental Health Unit "Arogi" in Agios Nikolaos, in the psychosocial support program "No One Alone During the Pandemic." Since 2021, she has maintained her private office in the center of Heraklion, Crete, while also voluntarily offering her services to the association "Eu-zo me ton Karkino" ("Living Well with Cancer"). Concurrently, as part of her ongoing education, she attends the Psychoanalysis Training Program of the Borromean Knot Society of the New Lacanian School (Crete Branch) as well as the Training Program "Skills and Techniques of the 3rd Wave CBT" at the Educational Institute of Synthetic Approach.

Η Χορευτάκη Μερόπη BSc, MSc, PGDip είναι Ψυχολόγος με μεταπτυχιακές σπουδές στην Παιδική και Εφηβική Ψυχολογία και εργάζεται στο Εθνικό Σύστημα Υγείας του Ηνωμένου Βασιλείου (NHS) ως Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner, υποστηρίζοντας ενήλικες που αντιμετωπίζουν άγχος, κρίσεις πανικού, κοινωνικό άγχος, γενικευμένη αγχώδη διαταραχή, χαμηλή διάθεση, κατάθλιψη, στρες και δυσκολίες αυτοεκτίμησης. Η θεραπευτική της προσέγγιση βασίζεται στη Γνωσιακή Συμπεριφορική Θεραπεία (CBT) και προσαρμόζεται στις μοναδικές ανάγκες κάθε ανθρώπου. Πιστεύει σε μια συνεργατική θεραπευτική σχέση, όπου η ενσυναίσθηση, ο σεβασμός και η επιστημονικά τεκμηριωμένη πρακτική αποτελούν τη βάση κάθε συνεδρίας. Έχει αποκτήσει κλινική εμπειρία τόσο στο NHS όσο και σε εξειδικευμένες ψυχιατρικές και κοινοτικές υπηρεσίες ψυχικής υγείας στο Ηνωμένο Βασίλειο. Πριν από την εργασία της στο NHS, εργάστηκε ως Βοηθός Ψυχολόγου σε εξειδικευμένη ψυχιατρική κλινική αποκατάστασης στο Λονδίνο, υποστηρίζοντας άτομα με διαφορετικές ανάγκες ψυχικής υγείας και συμμετέχοντας ενεργά στη θεραπευτική τους φροντίδα, ως μέλος πολυεπιστημονικής ομάδας. Παράλληλα, έχει εργαστεί σε εκπαιδευτικά περιβάλλοντα, υποστηρίζοντας παιδιά και εφήβους με ειδικές εκπαιδευτικές ανάγκες και νευροαναπτυξιακές δυσκολίες. Πιστεύει ότι η θεραπεία αποτελεί έναν ασφαλή χώρο όπου κάθε άνθρωπος μπορεί να εξερευνήσει τις δυσκολίες του, να κατανοήσει καλύτερα τον εαυτό του και να αναπτύξει πρακτικούς τρόπους αντιμετώπισης των προκλήσεων της καθημερινότητας. Στόχος της είναι να βοηθά τους ανθρώπους να αποκτήσουν μεγαλύτερη ψυχολογική ευελιξία, αυτοπεποίθηση και ποιότητα ζωής.