Mental Health Counselor with experience in Phobias in Gerakas

Η Νάσια Σκαμπαρδώνη είναι Ψυχολόγος - Ψυχοθεραπεύτρια και διατηρεί ιδιωτικό γραφείο στον Γέρακα. Είναι απόφοιτη του τμήματος Ψυχολογίας του Παντείου Πανεπιστημίου το 2007. Την πρακτική της άσκηση την διετέλεσε στην Ψυχιατρική Κλινική του Σισμανογλείου Νοσοκομείου. Έχει εκπαιδευτεί έκτοτε σε σεμινάρια υπό την αιγίδα του Αιγινητείου Νοσοκομείου. Αρχικά, συμμετείχε στο ετήσιο σεμινάριο «Κλινικής Ψυχοπαθολογίας» στο Αιγινήτειο Νοσοκομείο, εν συνεχεία εκπαιδεύτηκε στο Ετήσιο Σεμινάριο Προαγωγής Ψυχικής Υγείας:«Εκπαίδευση λειτουργών υγείας και εκπροσώπων κοινωνικών φορέων σε θέματα προαγωγής ψυχικής υγείας και ανάπτυξης ψυχοκοινωνικών δεξιοτήτων»,το οποίο πραγματοποιήθηκε από την Α΄ Ψυχιατρική Κλινική του Πανεπιστημίου Αθηνών, το Section of Primary Care Mental Health Institute of Psychiatry, King’s College, London, το Education Trust for Health Improvement through Cognitive Strategies (E.T.H.I.C.S), London, την Πανεπιστημιακή Παιδοψυχιατρική Κλινική, Π.Γ. Νοσοκομείο Παίδων “Η Αγία Σοφία” και την Β΄ Ψυχιατρική Κλινική του Πανεπιστημίου Αθηνών. Συνέχισε τις σπουδές της, στο Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT), εκπαιδευόμενη στη Γνωσιακή Ψυχοθεραπεία της Α΄ Ψυχιατρικής Κλινικής του Πανεπιστημίου Αθηνών (ΕΠΙΨΥ)τον πρώτο κύκλο, καθώς και στο Διετές Μετεκπαιδευτικό Πρόγραμμα «Θεραπείες Συμπεριφοράς των Διαταραχών Άγχους» που διοργανώνεται από το Ερευνητικό Ινστιτούτο (ΕΠΙΨΥ), την Α΄Ψυχιατρική Κλινική του Πανεπιστημίου Αθηνών και τη Μονάδα Θεραπείας Συμπεριφοράς του Ελληνικού Κέντρου Ψυχικής Υγιεινής και Ερευνών. Έχει επίσης, εξειδικευτεί στις Σεξουαλικές διαταραχές στο διετές σεμινάριο του ΕΠΙΨΥ στο ειδικό τμήμα σεξουαλικής υγείας του Αιγινητείου νοσοκομείου. Είναι εξειδικευμένη στις Σεξουαλικές Διαταραχές από το διετές πρόγραμμα του ΕΠΙΨΥ στο ιατρείο σεξουαλικής υγείας του Αιγινητείου Νοσοκομείου και συνεχίζει εκπαίδευση στο Κέντρο Εφαρμοσμένης Ψυχοθεραπείας στο κομμάτι των Γνωσιακών σπουδών. Συμμετείχε στην επιστημονική ομάδα σε πολλά τμήματα του Αιγινητείου, και υπήρξε συνεργάτης στο Ινστιτούτο Ψυχικής και Σεξουαλικής Υγείας και στην συμβουλευτική γραμμή. Παρείχε εθελοντικά υπηρεσίες ψυχολογικής στήριξης στον ξενώνα κακοποιημένων γυναικών «ΦΡΟΝΤΙΔΑ» καθώς και στα «Lovekids», οργανισμό εθελοντικής βοήθειας σε οικογένειες.Εργάστηκε ως Ψυχολόγος στον Δήμο Πεντέλης και συμμετείχε παράλληλα σε πρόγραμμα του ΕΣΠΑ στην αξιολόγηση ανέργων και τη συμβουλευτική τους. Επιπλέον συμμετείχε στην επιστημονική ομάδα στο Πρόγραμμα του ΟΠΑΠ «Αθλητικές Ακαδημίες» και ανέλαβα την συμβουλευτική γονέων. Έχει εργαστεί στην Διεύθυνση Δευτεροβάθμιας Εκπαίδευσης του Υπουργείου Παιδείας, στο συμβουλευτικό κομμάτι των σχολείων στα Βόρεια Προάστια και αργότερα κατείχε τη θέση του Ψυχολόγου στην επιστημονική ομάδα στο Τμήμα Υιοθεσιών του ΠΙΚΠΑ Πεντέλης. Επιπρόσθετα, πραγματοποιεί εισηγήσεις σε συνέδρια, αρθρογραφεί σε εφημερίδες , περιοδικά, ιστοσελίδες και συνεχίζει να εμπλουτίζει τις γνώσεις της και να εξελίσσεται, παρακολουθώντας συνέδρια και εκπαιδευτικά σεμινάρια.Στο ιδιωτικό της γραφείο εργάζεται με ενήλικες, εφήβους και γονείς.Διαχειρίζεται προβλήματα άγχους, κατάθλιψης, διαχείρισης θυμού, σχέσεων, σεξουαλικέςδιαταραχές, χτίσιμο αυτοπεποίθησης, διαχείρισης δυσκολιών στην καθημερινότητα και παρέχει συμβουλές σε γονείς. Η θεραπευτική προσέγγιση που ακολουθεείναι το μοντέλο της Θεραπείας Συμπεριφοράς και της Γνωσιακής Συμπεριφοριστικής Ψυχοθεραπείας και λαμβάνει συστηματική εποπτεία στη δουλειά της.

Antonios Kryonis is a Mental Health Counselor - Psychotherapist and maintains a private practice in Gerakas. He has undergone systematic training as a psychotherapist and developmental counselor within the psychodynamic model, specializing in individual and group analysis. Additionally, he utilizes integrative elements from behavioral, cognitive, and other psychotherapeutic approaches he has been trained in. He has also received systematic training in Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP), a model of behavioral and communicational change and development, from Nlpingreece and holds the NLP Practitioner Certification. He is trained in the method of Systemic Constellations at the Hellenic Institute of Systemic Constellations Bert Hellinger. He is a member of the International System-Centered Institute, System Centered Training Research Institute, where he continues his education in this method. Alongside his psychotherapeutic training, he has attended and participated in numerous specialized training seminars, educational programs, as well as international and national scientific conferences related to group analysis, psychodrama-sociodrama, prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of mental disorders in adults and adolescents, and the presentation of recent scientific research and findings. Furthermore, his office includes other associates who are Mental Health Counselors and mental health advisors.

Atsave Eleni is a Psychologist, licensed to practice, conducting both in-person and online sessions, addressing the adult population. She studied Psychology at the University of East London in the UK. She is a graduate of the Department of Philosophy, Pedagogy, and Psychology at the University of Ioannina and completed her postgraduate studies in Health Education and Promotion at the Medical School of the University of Athens. She has received additional training in Systemic Counseling. Her thesis focused on the psychological resilience of caregivers of patients with chronic illness. She is the creator and scientific director of the Facebook page "Psychological Resilience" and organizes conferences and psychoeducational seminars regarding the positive aspects of psychological resilience in the difficulties and challenges faced daily by modern individuals. In recent years, she has worked privately and has collaborated with various NGOs and private centers as a Psychologist and scientific associate, designing and implementing seminars targeting vulnerable groups.

Sourina Karina is a Clinical Psychologist-Psychotherapist and operates her private practice in Gerakas. She holds a Bachelor of Science Honours degree from the University of Derby and has completed postgraduate studies in Clinical Psychology at Hellenic American University. In her practice, she handles a wide range of cases, always focusing on providing the best possible service tailored to the individual needs of each client she undertakes.

Makridi Eugenia is a Psychologist trained in Gestalt Psychotherapy and maintains a private practice in Chalandri. She has completed the Synthetic Counseling program at the Center for Applied Psychotherapy and Counseling (K.E.PSY.SY) and continued her studies at the University of Derby, where she obtained a degree in Applied Psychology. She is currently completing her diploma thesis on Autism and Gestalt therapy at the Gestalt Foundation, where she is training in Gestalt Psychotherapy. Her professional experience includes individual psychotherapy sessions in her private practice, as well as collaborations with mental health organizations and educational institutions. At present, she works as a child psychologist at the Ergotherapy for Kids center and the Scientific Play Institute. In the past, she has provided psychotherapy services at the e-therapy of the Gestalt Foundation, as well as mental health counseling at the Roots Wellness Center. Additionally, she has coordinated parent groups within a school setting, supporting communication and parental roles, and has conducted experiential workshops for adolescents and adults on topics such as management of exam anxiety, non-violent communication, among others. Furthermore, she has attended seminars on Play Therapy, Music and Psychomotor Education, and Music Therapy.

Sxiza Emmeleia is a Psychotherapist specializing in the Body-Oriented Reichian Approach and maintains a private practice in Chalandri, where she provides individual sessions for adolescents and adults.

With undergraduate studies at the School of Public Health of the University of West Attica and certifications in educational/pedagogical competence as well as in special education, she has specialized in the field of mental health, graduating from the Wilhelm Reich Psychotherapy and Counseling Center - Hellenic Institute of Neurovegetotherapy and Character Analysis (H.I.N.A.). She holds a degree in Psychotherapy with a 4-year duration of studies plus 2 years of supervision. Additionally, she has been trained in Biodynamic Psychotherapy, Gestalt Psychotherapy, and Bioenergetic Analysis, covering both theoretical and practical aspects of Body-Oriented Reichian Psychotherapy through theoretical courses, experiential workshops, and marathons (intensive experiential groups), which she continues to attend to this day. She applies techniques and therapeutic models for diagnostic and therapeutic purposes, giving equal emphasis to the body, emotion, and cognition with the ultimate goal of balancing them. Part of the therapeutic process involves addressing the bodily symptom, balancing the sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous systems in combination with verbal processing. In her private practice, she undertakes a wide range of mental health difficulties, such as internal conflicts, low self-esteem, interpersonal relationship challenges, anxiety, phobias, obsessive-compulsive behaviors, panic attacks, depression, and psychosomatic disorders.

Vasilis Stathopoulos is a licensed Psychologist (License No. 262207).

After completing his academic studies at the University of East London, he continued his training in group-analytic therapy at the S. H. Foulkes Institute of Group Analysis (“I.O.A.F.”) and subsequently in cognitive-behavioral therapy at the Hellenic Society for Cognitive Behavioral Studies.

He has been active in the healthcare sector, successfully completing academic studies in pharmacy, occupational therapy, and psychology. He has over 20 years of professional experience in the pharmaceutical field and has collaborated with institutions supporting children with intellectual disabilities, as well as with psychiatric cases involving adults and patients with dementia.

Currently, he works in private practice as a psychologist, offering in-person and online sessions. Appointments are available upon request.

Vaso Sofia is a Psychologist-Psychotherapist, licensed to practice with license number 912/6-2-2017, and maintains a private practice in Agia Paraskevi. Holding a Bachelor's degree in Psychology from the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and a Master's degree in Clinical Psychology from Leiden University, she completed her training in the Rational Emotive Behavioral approach. Through this approach, her goal is to teach individuals the power they have over their thoughts and emotions, as well as techniques for functional and logical handling of challenging daily situations. In 2025, she began her training in EMDR psychotherapy, which aims to relieve individuals from the emotional and physical distress caused by troubling and adverse life experiences. Since 2019, she has been working in private mental health service providers, dealing with children, adolescents, and adults. Finally, due to her interest in the developments in Psychology, she continuously chooses to stay informed and trained through seminars.

Metaksa Krystallia is a Psychologist with a private practice in Chalandri. She holds a degree from the Department of Psychology at the American College and has completed her internship and specialized training in the field of counseling, gaining valuable experience in managing and supporting individuals at various stages of their lives. Additionally, she has attended seminars aimed at specializing in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), a scientifically validated approach that helps individuals recognize and modify dysfunctional patterns of thought and behavior. As a counseling psychologist, she supports individuals and couples seeking guidance and empowerment during challenging phases of their lives. She creates a framework of trust and safety where clients can express their thoughts and emotions and discover new ways to manage their challenges. Her expertise includes the management of anxiety, stress, panic attacks, grief, loss, depression, interpersonal relationships and communication, personal development and empowerment, couple therapy, as well as career counseling for young people. With a focus on the uniqueness of each individual, her goal is to support you in overcoming difficulties, enhancing your skills, and achieving greater balance and quality of life.

Synetos Dionysios is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist who maintains a private practice in Chalandri. He holds a Bachelor's degree in Psychology and a Master's degree in Clinical Psychology from the University of East London, and has specialized in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) at the Center for Applied Psychotherapy and Counseling in Kallithea. He has completed an internship at the Alzheimer Day Center in Maroussi and has managed cases at the Psychogeriatric Society "Nestor" as part of his CBT internship and continues to volunteer there to this day. Additionally, he has worked privately with individuals with autism and currently works at the Day Center of PESOPSY in Vyronas.

Η Σηφάκη Μελιτίνη - Μελίνα είναι Ψυχολόγος - Ψυχοθεραπεύτρια, απόφοιτη Ψυχολογίας του Εθνικού και Καποδιστριακού Πανεπιστημίου Αθηνών, από όπου αποφοίτησε με άριστα, ενώ παράλληλα εκπαιδεύεται στη Γνωσιακή Συμπεριφορική Ψυχοθεραπεία (CBT) στο Κέντρο Εφαρμοσμένης Ψυχοθεραπείας και Συμβουλευτικής. Διαθέτει επαγγελματική εμπειρία σε Κέντρα Ψυχοθεραπείας ενηλίκων, όπου σήμερα εστιάζει κυρίως το θεραπευτικό της έργο, παρέχοντας ψυχοθεραπευτική υποστήριξη ενηλίκων, πραγματοποιώντας συνεδρίες ατομικής ψυχοθεραπείας, καθώς και ομαδικές συνεδρίες και θεραπεία ζεύγους. 

Παράλληλα, έχει προηγούμενη εμπειρία σε κλινικά και μη κλινικά πλαίσια ψυχικής υγείας, μέσα από τη συμμετοχή της σε αξιολογητικές και θεραπευτικές παρεμβάσεις.

 Επιπλέον, προσφέρει εθελοντική εργασία στο Υπνωτήριο Αστέγων των Γιατρών του Κόσμου, υποστηρίζοντας ευάλωτες ομάδες του πληθυσμού μέσω ανθρωπιστικού έργου.

Έχει παρακολουθήσει πληθώρα εξειδικευμένων σεμιναρίων και επιστημονικών συνεδρίων, μεταξύ των οποίων:

• Θεραπεία Γνωστικού Ερεθισμού (CST) – Impact Hub Athens (2024)

• 1ο Πανελλήνιο Συνέδριο Έγκαιρης Παρέμβασης στην Ψύχωση (2024)

• 5ο Πανελλήνιο Συνέδριο Γνωσιακών Συμπεριφοριστικών Προσεγγίσεων σε Παιδιά και Εφήβους με θέμα «Σύγχρονες προκλήσεις σε έναν συνεχώς μεταβαλλόμενο κόσμο» – Πάντειο Πανεπιστήμιο (2023)

Σήμερα διατηρεί ιδιωτικό γραφείο στο Χαλάνδρι, όπου παρέχει συνεδρίες ψυχοθεραπείας σε ενήλικες, δια ζώσης και διαδικτυακά, κατόπιν ραντεβού. Προσφέρει επίσης συνεδρίες στην αγγλική και γερμανική γλώσσα.

Dr. Lioupi Xrysanthi is a Psychologist and Systemic Family Psychotherapist with a private practice in Agia Paraskevi. She holds a Doctorate in Health Psychology, a Master's degree in Psychology from the UK, and a Bachelor's degree in Psychology from Aristotle University of Thessaloniki. She is specialized in Systemic and Family Psychotherapy, Trauma Therapy using the EMDR method, and Psychology of Infants, Children, and Adolescents. She has 10 years of clinical experience in public and private mental health facilities and hospitals, research work in national and pan-European programs, as well as teaching experience as a Psychology Lecturer at universities in Greece and abroad. She supports Adults, Children, Adolescents, Couples, and Families facing difficulties such as anxiety, depressive mood, phobias, panic attacks, stress, addictions, or problems related to school, work, and relationships. She offers a framework of safety, confidentiality, and support, respecting the pace and needs of each individual. Her goal is for every client to feel heard and truly understood. Sessions are conducted in person in Agia Paraskevi or online.

Periklis Papadopoulos is a Psychologist – CBT Psychotherapist and maintains a private practice in Chalandri, Athens.He graduated from the Department of Psychology of Panteion University and holds a professional license to practice Psychology throughout Greece (License No. 7057). In 2018, he was admitted to the Hellenic Society for Cognitive Behavioral Studies – Institute for Behavioral Research and Therapy, for a 4-year training program leading to certification as a Cognitive Behavioral Psychotherapist (CBT). He graduated with a scholarship and was awarded the “Konstantinos Efthymiou” Prize for outstanding academic performance (exams).From 2018 to 2024, he served as a Clinical Psychologist and later as Head of the Psychology Department at the Institute of Mental and Sexual Health of Dr. Thanos Askitis.He specialized in the treatment of sexual dysfunctions (in men, women, and couples), marital and relationship issues, as well as sexual education for children and adolescents.In addition, he has worked extensively in individual psychotherapy with adults presenting with sexual disorders, depression, anxiety disorders (generalized anxiety disorder, social anxiety disorder, panic disorder, phobias), obsessive-compulsive disorder, illness anxiety disorder, somatic symptom disorder, and personality disorders.He has contributed as co-author to the course “Special Topics in Andrology”, within the unit “The Role of Psychiatry in Andrology”, at the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens.He is a member of the Scientific Committee of the Hellenic Society of Sexology and Intergender Relationships. He has also participated in the Durex program “learn how to do it” on sexual education for adolescents, under the auspices of the Institute of Mental and Sexual Health of Dr. Thanos Askitis.He has been a speaker at scientific conferences and lectures on human sexuality and mental health. He has delivered talks to parents and students on “Sexual Education in Adolescence” as a Scientific Associate of the Institute of Mental and Sexual Health, and has published articles on the Institute’s website as well as in scientific journals in Greece and Cyprus.During his undergraduate studies, he completed internships at the Attica Psychiatric Hospital (PSNA) and later at the Amalthia Hostel as a trainee Psychologist. From 10/2009 to 05/2011, he undertook practical training at the Special Experimental Primary School of the University of Athens, under the supervision of Dr. Konstantinos Michailidis, focusing on psychological support and assessment of children with special needs.During his military service (01/2016–10/2016), he served as a Psychologist at the 414 Military Hospital and in military units in Sparta and Arta. He has also collaborated with Dr. K. Dimitroulis (Obstetrician – Gynecologist Surgeon) at the Biogenetic Center, offering psychological support to couples facing infertility.Since 2013, he has been practicing individual psychotherapy with adults in private practice.

Georgia Koltsida MSc is a Psychologist – Psychotherapist and maintains a private practice in Agia Paraskevi. She graduated from the Department of Psychology at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens (grade 8.41/10) and holds a Master’s Degree (MSc) in “Child and Adolescent Mental Health” from the European University of Cyprus (grade 9.45/10). She has been trained in Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy at the Society for Cognitive-Behavioral Studies (ΕΓΣΣ), recognized by the European Association for Behavioural & Cognitive Therapies (EABCT). Additionally, she has completed specializations in the use of psychometric tools (WISC-V, WAIS-IV, MMPI-2, SCID-5-CV, SCID-5-PD), as well as further training in school psychology and personality disorders (Cluster C). Professionally, she has worked in mental health facilities and special education centers, providing assessment and psychotherapeutic intervention to children, adolescents, and adults. Through the Doctor Anytime platform, she offers individual sessions to adults facing difficulties such as anxiety, depressive mood, low self-esteem, or interpersonal challenges, aiming at psychological empowerment and personal development within a framework of trust, respect, and empathy.