Psychologist with experience in Εθισμό in Ano Patisia

Farantakis Giannis is a Mental Health Consultant - Psychotherapist and maintains a private practice in Ano Patisia. He is a graduate of the four-year Psychology program at Athens Metropolitan College and holds a postgraduate degree in Reichian Body Psychotherapy "Body Posture and Character" from the Hellenic Institute of Neurophytotherapy & Character Analysis "Wilhelm Reich". Concurrently, he has specialized as a Psychotherapist in body psychotherapy at the "Wilhelm Reich" Center. He has gained significant work experience, having served as a workgroup coordinator for the improvement and development of interpersonal and client relations at the company Web-Net Digital Agency, as well as working as a Psychotherapist at the mental health service provider company Man Of Style. He also provided psychological support on the counseling helpline "Together for the Child 11525". In his private practice, he offers a wide range of services, respecting the unique needs of each client.

Mauropoulou Eleni - Niki is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist who maintains a private practice in Galatsi, where clients' pets are also welcomed. Additionally, therapy sessions may occasionally include the presence of a therapy dog to assist the client during the therapeutic process. Ms. Mauropoulou holds a Psychology degree and a postgraduate qualification in Adult Counseling from the University of East London. Upon completing her studies and internship at AKMI Metropolitan College and the Aktios Art Palace Elderly Care Unit, she specialized in couples therapy at the Institute for Education and Research in Systemic Therapy "Logos Psychis." Furthermore, she has attended numerous continuing education seminars. Lastly, she has worked as a Psychologist with parents and children at the "Bridge of Life" Multipurpose Center for the Creation & Expression of Children & Youth with Disabilities and has notable volunteer experience with various organizations.

Kaliakoudas Panagis is a Psychologist who maintains two private practices, located in Kypseli and Chalandri. He holds a master's degree in Counseling Psychology from Boston College in Boston, USA, and a bachelor's degree in Psychology from the same university. Additionally, he is a certified addiction counselor accredited by IC&RC and trained in the EMDR trauma therapy method. Throughout his career, he has worked as an addiction counselor, psychologist, and crisis counselor in various hospital settings in Boston and Athens. Currently, alongside his private practices, he works as a Psychologist at the Model Elderly Care Unit "To Thalpos" and at the Psychiatric Clinic "To Asklipieion." Furthermore, he is a member of the British Psychological Society and offers sessions in English at his office.

Gkatzelia Areti is a Mental Health Counselor with a private practice in Nea Filadelfeia. She holds a master's degree in Clinical and Counseling Psychology from American Liberty University and graduated from the Sociology Department of Panteion University. She completed the basic training program in Cognitive-Behavioral Psychotherapy and Clinical Hypnotherapy at the Center for Applied Counseling and Psychotherapy. Additionally, she specialized in Special Education, specifically in the Rehabilitation of Learning Disabilities and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, as well as in Parent Counseling at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. Throughout her career, she has gained clinical experience collaborating with specialized organizations such as the Non-Profit Social Benefit Organization "Stay Strong." Furthermore, she has participated in Parenting Schools and Psychotherapy groups, while her clinical practice includes a broad range of individual psychotherapy for adults with personality disorders, anxiety disorders, and eating disorders. Finally, she has particular expertise in interventions with children with autism and has attended seminars on pediatric and adolescent epilepsy, addictions, and their prevention within the local community.

Meksi Xristina is a Mental Health Counselor with two private offices, located in Vrilissia and Kypseli. She holds a master's degree in Counseling Psychology in the field of Mental Health from Boston College in Boston and a bachelor's degree in Psychology from the American College of Athens. She is trained in "Counseling in the Field of Substance Addiction: Knowledge, Skills, and Attitudes in Professional Practice" at the Center for Addicted Persons Treatment in collaboration with the Department of Psychiatry at the University of California, San Diego, and has specialized in Systemic Psychotherapy and Family Therapy at the Laboratory for the Investigation of Human Relations. Additionally, it is noteworthy that during her career, she has provided counseling assistance, diagnosis, and management of urgent psychiatric cases in hospitals, schools, police departments, and clients' homes at the Tri-City Mental Health and Retardation Center in Boston. Finally, she is a member of the British Psychological Society and has attended a series of lectures on gambling and alcohol addiction, family therapy, post-traumatic stress, neurobiology, and clinical psychiatry.

Tyraki Aikaterini MSc is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist and maintains a private practice in Nea Ionia. She is a member of the Hellenic Psychological Society and a distinguished graduate of the Department of Psychology at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. She completed her postgraduate studies at the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, where she conducted a thesis on Health Promotion and Education, focusing on the psychosocial factors influencing the eating behavior of children and adolescents, which was rated Excellent. She is specialized with six years of training in Systemic Psychotherapy and Family Therapy and is a member of the European Family Therapy Association. Additionally, she has specialized in internet addiction among adolescent and adult populations at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and the Psychiatric Hospital of Attica. She is a trained Career Counseling Advisor and skilled in the assessment and rehabilitation of Learning Disabilities. To date, she works as a school psychologist in private educational institutions and has coordinated numerous Parent School groups in public and private schools. She is a member of Greek and international scientific societies, with active research work and presentations at international, European, and national conferences. She follows contemporary developments in psychological research through selected training sessions and supervision meetings. In her practice, she provides therapeutic and counseling services to adults, couples, and families. Finally, she facilitates groups for children, adolescents, and adults to empower them in their roles, improve communication, and manage interpersonal relationships.

Ο Μαυροκορδάτος Ευθύμιος διατηρεί στην Αθήνα γραφείο ψυχοεκπαίευσης /θεραπείας με αγάπη για τον άνθρωπο. Είναι κάτοχος πιστοποιητικού ανώτερης μόρφωσης ψυχολογίας από το derby university Αγγλίας και έχει μετεκπαιδευτεί στην κλινική ψυχοθεραπεία χαλάρωσης - ύπνωσης (Dhn University USA), Nlp practitioner AND COACHING και MINDFULNESS PRACTICES για την καλύτερη καθημερινότητα του ανθρώπου σε αυτές τις εποχές που ζούμε. Παρέχει εκπαίδευση βήμα βήμα για μια καλύτερη ζωή και και την επίτευξη αυλών η υλικών στόχων. Διατηρεί γραφείο στην Νέα Υόρκη όπου τώρα που εγκαταστάθηκε στην Ελλάδα και δραστηριοποιείται διαδικτυακά. Οι πελάτες του είναι άνθρωποι που θέλουν να γνωρίσουν τον εαυτό τους βαθύτερα και να πετύχουν έναν μεγάλο στόχο. Νιώθει ευγνώμων που είναι σε αυτή τη θέση να βοηθάει σε αυτό. Παραδείγματα: -Τραύμα από παιδική ηλικία σε σκύλο διεξαγωγή expose therapy. Οι πελάτες έχουν την δυνατότητα να έρχονται σε επαφή με ένα ζωάκι στον χώρο του σαν εργασία και διαδικασία θεραπείας. -Ομαδικές συνεδρίες με συνεργάτη μέχρι 12 ατόμων. -Ψυχοθεραπεία μακροχρόνια αυτογνωσίας και διόρθωσης συμπεριφορών. -billing trauma -sexual harassment -απώλεια βάρους (παχυσαρκία -συναισθηματική υπερφαγία) -σεξουαλικές δυσλειτουργιες -Mentoring -νευρογλωσσικος προγραμματισμός Αϋπνίες -διακοπή καπνίσματος (ύπνωση ) -Θεραπεία ζεύγους. -Νευροεπιστήμη και επεξήγηση μηχανισμών σκέψης και συμπεριφοράς και πως αλλάζουνε δυσλειτουργική συμπεριφορά / συνήθεια. -Αλλαγή επαγγέλματος - εικόνας (πχ βάρος). -Αυτοβελτίωση και εκμάθηση ποιοτικής αυτοφροντίδας. Όλα τα εικαστικά πραγματοποιούνται στον χώρο του είτε έχει να κάνει με ζωντανά ερεθίσματα (γάτα σκύλος κτλ), όπως και ασκήσεις καλλιτεχνικού περιεχομένου και ανάλυσης μετέπειτα από τον ίδιο (ζωγραφιά, γράμμα, role plays, ύπνωση, ψυχόδραμα). -Image making / self confidence restore (10 sessions package ). Όλες οι τεχνικές πρέπει να έχουν την συγκατάθεση του θεραπευόμενου μέσα στο θεραπευτικό συμβόλαιο. Τέλος ο Μαυροκορδάτος Ευθύμιος ανήκει στον Αγγλικό Σύλλογο Ψυχοθεραπευτών και διατηρεί χώρο στα Πατήσια και ασχολείται επισταμένα με το τραύμα και τη διόρθωσή του.

Syranidi Athina MSc is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist and maintains a private practice in Nea Ionia. She studied Psychology at the Open University - Milton Keynes, UK, and completed postgraduate studies in Counseling Psychology at Guglielmo Marconi University in Italy. She has been trained in the methodology and research of human behavior, psychotherapeutic interventions, and the application of Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy and Psychoanalysis, participating in psychological experiments on cognitive functions at the University of Brighton and in psychotherapeutic sessions with individuals exhibiting dysfunctional behavior. Additionally, she has specialized in developmental disorders of children and adolescents at the Neuropsychology Department of the University of Thessaly, with clinical education and training at the Hatzikyriakio Foundation. Moreover, she has been trained in Learning Difficulties by attending a corresponding educational program at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and holds a Master Practitioner certification in Neuro-Linguistic Programming. Finally, she has attended numerous seminars related to human behavior and psychotherapeutic approaches.

Liarou Areti & Associates are based in Nea Ionia, where they provide individual psychotherapy services for adults and adolescents, parent and couples counseling, as well as group psychoeducation and psychotherapy sessions. Liarou Areti is a graduate of the Psychology Department of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and has completed a Master's Degree in Mental Health Promotion & Prevention of Psychiatric Disorders at the Medical School of the same educational institution. Additionally, she has been trained in Cognitive Analytic Psychotherapy and in the Promotion of Mental Health for children and adolescents and is currently undergoing training in trauma therapy (EMDR). She has gained experience working in various organizations, including KETHEA EN DRASI, in primary and secondary education, Special Therapy Centers, as well as in a Refugee Hosting Facility. Finally, she specializes in anxiety disorders, mood disorders, and trauma.

Η Ηλιοπούλου Τέτα είναι Σύμβουλος Ψυχικής Υγείας με πολυετή κλινική εμπειρία, η οποία ξεπερνά τα είκοσι έτη. Παρέχει υπηρεσίες συμβουλευτικής και ψυχοθεραπείας, πραγματοποιώντας συνεδρίες δια ζώσης και διαδικτυακά. Οι σπουδές της περιλαμβάνουν την επιτυχή ολοκλήρωση προγραμμάτων στην Kοινωνική Εργασία από το Chette College και στη Συνθετική Συμβουλευτική Ψυχοθεραπεία από το Athens Synthesis Centre, ενώ βρίσκεται σε διαδικασία αναβάθμισης των ακαδημαϊκών προσόντων της στην ψυχολογία από το Πανεπιστήμιο του Essex. Από το 2005 ασχολείται με την συμβουλευτική ζεύγους, την προσωπική θεραπεία και συντονίζει ομάδες αυτογνωσίας – ψυχοθεραπείας. Από το 2010 διατηρεί ιδιωτικό γραφείο στη Νέα Ιωνία Αττικής. Ενημερώνεται συνεχώς στον εξελισσόμενο χώρο της ψυχολογίας και ψυχοθεραπείας, μέσω σεμιναρίων και διαρκή προσωπική ανάπτυξη. Επίσης, συνεργάζεται με ψυχίατρο όπου απαιτείται και διατηρεί την εποπτεία των περιστατικών της. Η επαγγελματική βοήθεια παρέχεται στις περιπτώσεις που κάποιος επιθυμεί να διαχειριστεί ένα θέμα που τον προβληματίζει, είτε σε σχέση με τον εαυτό του είτε με άλλους, να αντιμετωπίσει μια ψυχική δυσκολία ή να διευρύνει την αυτογνωσία και την προσωπική του ανάπτυξη. Η θεωρητική προσέγγιση που ακολουθεί είναι συνθετική και περιλαμβάνονται: Η Γνωσιακή - Συμπεριφορική για αναγνώριση και τροποποίηση του σκεπτικού και της συμπεριφοράς που δείχνουν αδιέξοδα. Η Ψυχοδυναμική για ιχνηλάτηση του παρελθόντος (πρώιμες παιδικές εμπειρίες) που έχουν διαμορφώσει ένα μοντέλο λειτουργίας του ατόμου. Η Υπαρξιακή στην οποία η έμφαση δίνεται σε αυτό που επιλέγει να κάνει το άτομο στο παρόν, το νόημα που του αποδίδει και η επίδραση στις σχέσεις του (στις ομάδες ακολουθείται μόνο η συγκεκριμένη προσέγγιση). Κυρίαρχη σε κάθε περίπτωση, η Προσωποκεντρική θεώρηση, όπου η έμφαση δίνεται πρώτα στον άνθρωπο και έπειτα στο πρόβλημά του. Υπάρχει η πίστη ότι κάθε άτομο διαθέτει θετικές πλευρές και ένα εσωτερικό δυναμικό, ικανό να υποστηρίξει την ανάπτυξη και την υπέρβαση των δυσκολιών της ζωής.

Gourna Stamatia Msc is a Mental Health Counselor and Systemic Psychotherapist, maintaining her private practice in Kypseli. She completed her studies in Social Anthropology at Panteion University of Social and Political Sciences and her postgraduate studies in Psychology at the University of Hertfordshire, UK. Subsequently, she trained in Systemic Psychotherapy for individuals and groups at the Athens Center for Human Studies (AKMA), as well as in the “18 Ano” program for the therapeutic treatment of addictions. She has collaborated with various organizations, such as SOS Children's Villages, Arsis, and SolidarityNow, in the field of psychosocial support for socially vulnerable groups. Concurrently, she worked as a trainee psychotherapist in a psychotherapy office for children, adults, and families, where she managed cases focusing on understanding their needs. Finally, she is a regular member of the Hellenic Society of Systemic Therapy (ELESYTH).

Panagiotis Tagaris holds an MSc and is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist with private practices in Nea Filadelfeia and Neo Iraklio. He has extensive experience managing a wide range of clinical cases. He holds a BSc in Psychology from Panteion University, a BSc in Primary Education from the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, an MSc in School Counseling and Guidance from the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and the University of Cyprus, as well as an MSc in Educational Sciences from the University of the Aegean.

Additionally, he has been trained in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) by the Society of Cognitive and Behavioral Studies, recognized by the European Association for Behavioural & Cognitive Therapies (EABCT), and is a Certified Career Counselor (Certified Ariston Counsellor – CAS).

He works privately, providing individual psychotherapy sessions for adults, children, and adolescents with a broad spectrum of interpersonal difficulties (separation, grief), depression, anxiety disorders (Generalized Anxiety Disorder, Panic Disorder, Social Anxiety Disorder, Phobias), Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, and also offers parental counseling sessions.

He is employed as a Psychologist at the Ministry of Education, providing psychological support and counseling to students, educators, and families. He has many years of experience in mental health, education, and social service, actively participating in initiatives for the prevention of school bullying and adult education.

He has participated as a speaker in numerous conferences and training sessions and has been honored by the Hellenic Cardiological Society and the European Resuscitation Council for his longstanding contribution to the education of citizens and healthcare professionals in Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation.