Health professionals for Ομαδική ψυχοθεραπεία in Attica

Gkikas Panagiotis is a Mental Health Counselor - Systemic Psychotherapist and Family Therapist, maintaining a private practice in Neo Iraklio. He holds a degree from the Psychology Department of the American College of Greece and has specialized in a four-year training program in Systemic Counseling and Psychotherapy and Family Therapy, under the supervision of Dr. Haris Kataki at the Laboratory for the Investigation of Human Relationships. The comprehensive program included theoretical training, techniques, experiential workshops, and supervision in Systemic Therapy and Family Psychotherapy. Additionally, he completed a two-year weekly follow-up of families and groups, as well as participation in a two-hour weekly therapeutic group for personal therapy and development lasting seven years. Furthermore, Mr. Gkikas has worked with the STAGE program at the Social Service of the Municipality of Lykovrysi and provided voluntary services one year later. Simultaneously, he volunteered to support individuals living with HIV/AIDS at the "Center of Life." Lastly, he has attended numerous seminars and conferences aimed at continuous professional development in his field and is a member of the Hellenic Counseling Society.

Lamprinopoulou Margarita is a Psychotherapist - Family Counselor and maintains a private practice in Marousi. She holds a degree in Psychology from the Open University of Edinburgh and a Bachelor in Art and Science from Deree College. She is a certified therapist in the "Walking in your shoes" method and has attended educational and experiential training seminars related to mental health at the Laboratory for the Exploration of Human Relations. She has served as a Trainer and Coordinator in numerous seminars and also participates voluntarily in many of them. Additionally, she has taken part in various conferences aimed at expanding her knowledge in her field. Finally, she is a member of the Hellenic Counseling Society and the European Counseling Association and is fluent in English and French.

Vali Eleni is a Psychologist - Art Psychotherapist. She maintains a private practice in the Hilton area and is a lecturer in Psychology and Art Psychotherapy seminars. She has ten years of experience in the mental health field. She specializes in anxiety, depression, self-improvement, mild eating disorders, ADHD/autism spectrum assessments, family relationships, and trauma therapy.

She studied Psychology at the University of York in England and completed postgraduate studies in Art Psychotherapy at Queen Margaret University in Scotland.

Additionally, she has been trained in Mentalization-Based Treatment for Adult Psychotherapy, Art Trauma Therapy, and has completed a one-year specialized further training in service provision for children and adolescents (Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service Essential Specialist Training). Moreover, she has attended numerous seminars, trainings, and workshops on child protection and safeguarding.

Alongside her studies, she completed her internship at various institutions in Scotland, specifically at the Drugs, Alcohol & Psychotherapies Limited detox center and the cerebrovascular stroke unit of the NHS - Royal Edinburgh Hospital.

Finally, she has worked as a School Psychologist - Counselor and as an Art Psychotherapist within NHS (National Health Service) structures.

Papakonstantinou Vasilis is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist and Addiction Counselor with a private practice in Kifisia. He holds a degree in Psychology from an English University (OU) and a license to practice as a Psychologist. He was trained in Person-Centered and Focusing experiential Psychotherapy at the Hellenic Focusing Center. Additionally, he received training in an integrative psychotherapy model (Group therapy, Family Systemic therapy, Cognitive therapy, Relapse prevention, Motivational interviewing) with applications including Addiction counseling. He holds a Diploma in Addictions Counselling from The Center for Addiction Treatment Studies. He has also been trained in Mental Health Promotion by the Department of Psychiatry at the University of Athens in collaboration with King’s College, London Educational Trust for Health Improvement. His professional experience includes working as a freelancer in individual and group psychotherapy, while concurrently working at a detoxification structure (KEAS) and volunteering his services to NGOs attuned to contemporary social needs, such as the cancer patient association KEFI and the volunteer group Symplefsi. Furthermore, he has provided his services at the Pain Management Clinics of Aretaieio and the Red Cross. Finally, he is a member of the Hellenic Society of Counseling, an esteemed member of the Hellenic and European Society of Psychotherapy, and holds a European Certificate in Psychotherapy.

Maria Krokou is a Psychologist – Psychotherapist, currently running a private practice at Kotzia Square, in the center of Athens. She graduated with distinction (grade: 8/10) from the Department of Psychology at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, having been awarded a merit-based scholarship following an entrance examination. During her studies, she completed part of her academic training through an Erasmus scholarship at the Autonomous University of Madrid, where she focused on cognitive and behavioral techniques. In parallel, she participated for one year in the psychoeducational program of the Madrid City Council, Educamoscontigo, offering weekly online psychological support sessions to a secondary school student. She later completed a practical training program, also through an Erasmus scholarship, at the Las Torrecillas Therapeutic Educational Center of the NGO DIANOVA España, where she conducted psychoeducational classroom interventions as well as individual and group psychotherapy with adolescents facing recent addiction-related and emotional difficulties. Maria has also worked at the private psychotherapy center Moebius, where she participated in individual, family, group, and couples’ sessions, with a particular focus on psychosomatic conditions. Her supervisor there was Alicia Golijov, founder of the Iberian Neuropsychoanalysis Association. Currently, she works as a self-employed psychologist – psychotherapist, offering individual therapy for adolescents and adults. Her clinical focus includes supporting individuals in their parenting role, exploring ambivalence in relationships, promoting self-awareness, interrupting dysfunctional repetitive patterns, reducing distressing symptoms, building self-confidence, and enhancing relational capacity, among others. In the past, she has also worked at the “Anagennisi” Creative Employment Center for Individuals with Autism, supporting individuals with co-occurring symptoms such as ADHD, selective mutism, social withdrawal, and relational difficulties. Additionally, she worked as a shadow teacher for a first-year high school student facing emotional, social, and learning challenges. Maria completed her internship through an ESPA program at the Family Therapy Unit of the Psychiatric Hospital of Attica, where she participated in observation groups of family therapy sessions as well as systemic psychotherapy groups. She has also completed, among other programs, the one-year Postgraduate Clinical Training Program for Psychologists at the 1st Psychiatric Clinic of the University of Athens (Aiginiteio Hospital), where she coordinated group sessions with individuals on the psychotic spectrum at the hospital’s Day Unit. She is currently completing her training at the Hellenic Association for Analytic Group and Family Psychotherapy.

Therapy sessions are also available in Spanish.

Dimitris Koukleris is a Psychotherapist specializing in an Integrative approach (K.D.V.M. Athens Synthesis Centre) - Mental Health Counselor and maintains a private practice in Nea Irakleio. He holds a degree from the School of Educational Sciences at the University of the Aegean, a diploma in Integrative Counseling from COSCA, the European Certificate in Integrative Psychotherapy (E.C.I.P), and the European Certificate of Psychotherapy (E.C.P.). He has volunteered in the Social Service of the Municipality of Lykovrysi - Pefki and in the Psychological Support structure "Synypaxy." Furthermore, he is a regular member of the Hellenic Counseling Association, the European Association of Counselling, and the Hellenic Society of Integrative Counseling and Psychotherapy. He is also a certified Integrative Psychotherapist of the European Association for Integrative Psychotherapy, a certified Psychotherapist of the National Psychotherapy Society of Greece (E.E.P.S.), as well as of the European Association for Psychotherapy.

Petamis Aristeidis is a Psychotherapist with a private practice in Dafni. He holds a degree in Social Anthropology from Panteion University of Social and Political Sciences and a master's degree in Human Resource Management from the Athens University of Economics and Business. He received an Erasmus scholarship in Medical Anthropology from the Institute of Cultural and Social Studies at Leiden University. Additionally, he completed further training in Introduction to Psychiatry and Psychiatric Subspecialties at the 2nd Psychiatric Clinic of the Medical School and was trained in Group Analysis at the "S.H. Foulkes" Institute of Group Analysis. He has worked as a Human Resources Manager in non-profit organizations (NPOs) and businesses, as well as a Dormitory Coordinator (Panhellenic Association for Psychosocial Rehabilitation and Vocational Reintegration), where he worked with individuals with severe intellectual disabilities and serious mental disorders. In his practice, he handles cases across the entire spectrum of mental health, with a specialization in individual psychotherapy and group psychotherapy.

Panagopoulou Athanasia is a Narrative and Integrative Psychotherapist - Mental Health Counselor of combined methods, specializing in eating disorders and caregiver support for guardians of individuals with disabilities. She maintains a private practice under the name AION in Acharnes. She has completed postgraduate studies as a Master Practitioner in Eating Disorders at Keadd and the National Centre for Eating Disorders in the UK. Additionally, she is an energy healer (Shamanic medicine, Theta Healing, Reiki Usui, Brahman method) and laughter therapist (Laughter Yoga by Dr. Madan Kataria). She volunteered at the Hellenic Society for the Protection of Autistic Individuals, actively participating in many of its initiatives. She was one of the key organizing members of autism festivals for the Hellenic Society for the Protection of Autistic Individuals and the creator of social television spots focused on autism. Beyond individual sessions, she is also involved in psychotherapy and self-awareness group work.

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.

Mpaloti Maria MA is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist with a private practice in the Kifisia area. She holds a degree in Psychology from Panteion University and postgraduate studies from the University of Nottingham, UK. She has specialized in the systemic approach, following extensive training at AKMA (Athens Center for the Study of Man). The Psychologist has participated in European conferences and has many years of experience in psychotherapy for adolescents and adults, as well as in group and family therapy.

Io Mpaltatzi is a Psychologist – Psychotherapist licensed to practice. She maintains a private practice in Paleo Faliro and offers psychological support to adults both in person and online.

Simultaneously, she is the head of the Psychometric Assessments and Communication Department at IMEQ-CENTER.

She holds a Degree in Psychology and a Master's Diploma in Health Psychology from Cardiff Metropolitan University. She has specialized in the Person-Centered Psychotherapeutic Approach at University of Strathclyde and has been trained in Health Coaching through the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. Additionally, she has completed a specialized seminar in stress management from Harvard Medical School. Finally, she has specialized in Sex Therapy and Sexology for individuals and couples through the Center for Systemic Study and Therapy of Thessaloniki.

Her professional experience includes psychological and counseling support for volunteers and individuals with disabilities, as well as collaboration with schools within the framework of parallel support for children with mental difficulties or disabilities. She completed her internship at the General State Hospital of Nikaia.

She remains actively committed to continuous scientific training, attending seminars and conferences related to her field of expertise.

Sklaveniti Xristina is a Psychologist – Psychotherapist with many years of experience in Greece and abroad, accompanying individuals through both small and significant life stories. She emphasizes the unique characteristics and needs of each person, offering personalized care with respect for human rights, regardless of gender, nationality, religion, sexual orientation, or gender expression. She holds a degree in Psychology from the University of Crete and a master's degree in Gender Studies from the Hellenic Open University, awarded with an academic excellence scholarship. Her research work focused on the phenomenon of obstetric violence as experienced and narrated by those who have undergone it, through a feminist research perspective with an emphasis on the voices of the subjects. She is specialized in Narrative Psychotherapy and Systemic Psychodrama, as well as in approaches that incorporate feminist, intersectional, and inclusive perspectives. She provides individual therapy, couples therapy, support for children and adolescents, parental counseling, therapy for LGBTQ+ individuals, and experiential empowerment groups. Her focus is on the therapeutic relationship, empathy, and the creation of a safe environment where one can rewrite their story with meaning and purpose.

Oikonomou Nasia is a certified Systemic Psychotherapist and Family Therapist. She has been trained in Systemic Psychotherapy at the Laboratory for the Investigation of Human Relationships, holds a postgraduate degree in Special Psychology-Counseling from the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, and is a graduate of Oxford Brookes University in Psychology. 

She has received training in Emotionally Focused Therapy (couples therapy) and has specialized in trauma treatment using BEAR GUIDELINES for the treatment of trauma.

She has collaborated professionally and voluntarily with the Foundation for Children, Pammakaristos, the School for the Deaf of Filothei, the Psychopedagogical Center of Marousi, the Psychopedagogical Center of Vyronas, and the diagnostic department of the Agia Sofia Children's Hospital. She has also worked with the Dandolina daycare and the Model Daycare of Erythraia. Currently, she maintains a private practice in Kifisia where she works with adults, groups, couples, parents, and families, providing Psychotherapy and Counseling services on issues related to anxiety, relationship and emotional management (loneliness, depression, grief, abuse, panic attacks), and self-awareness (psychological empowerment).

Η Έλενα Ντερτιλή είναι Ψυχολόγος - Ψυχοθεραπεύτρια και διατηρεί το ιδιωτικό της γραφείο στα Μελίσσια. Είναι τακτικό μέλος του Συλλόγου Ελλήνων Ψυχολόγων (ΣΕΨ) αρ. μητρώου 2391. Έχει μετεκπαιδευτεί στην Αγγλία στο Keele University με μεταπτυχιακό τίτλο στην Συμβουλευτική Ψυχολογία Ενηλίκων (MA in Counselling). Στη συνέχεια εξειδικεύτηκε στην αναπτυξιακή ψυχολογία του προσχολικού παιδιού (AMI). Έλαβε πενταετή μετεκπαίδευση στην Ομαδική Ψυχαναλυτική Ψυχοθεραπεία στην Ελληνική Εταιρεία Αναλυτικής Ομαδικής και Οικογενειακής Ψυχοθεραπείας ΕΕΟΑ & ΟΘ με πρόεδρο τον Ματθαίο Γιωσαφάτ. Έχει εργαστεί ως Ψυχολόγος Σύμβουλος στο Κέντρο Υγείας στο Newcastle U.K., καθώς και στο Παιδοψυχιατρικό Νοσοκομείο Αττικής - Ιατροπαιδαγωγικό Κέντρο Αθήνας και στο Νταού Πεντέλης. Έχει εργαστεί ως Ψυχολόγος στο Πρότυπο Εθνικό Νηπιοτροφείο Καλλιθέας. Έχει οργανώσει κύκλους σεμιναρίων για γονείς παιδιών προσχολικής ηλικίας με θέματα που αφορούν τις αναπτυξιακές και συναισθηματικές ανάγκες των παιδιών από την 1η βρεφική μέχρι την εφηβική ηλικία. Στα πλαίσια της συνεχιζόμενης εκπαίδευσης έχει παρακολουθήσει πληθώρα κλινικών σεμιναρίων. Σήμερα εργάζεται ως εξωτερικός επιστημονικός συνεργάτης στην Μονάδα Διαταραχών Προσωπικότητας, στο τμήμα Ομαδικής Αναλυτικής Ψυχοθεραπείας Αιγινήτειο Νοσοκομείο (Α΄ Ψυχιατρική Κλινική Πανεπιστημίου Αθηνών), με αντικείμενο την συνθεραπεία ομάδας Ψυχαναλυτικής Ψυχοθεραπείας Οριακών ασθενών. Από το 2023 είναι Διδάσκουσα Ομαδική Αναλύτρια στο Διατμηματικό Πρόγραμμα Κλινικής Μετεκπαίδευσης στα Δυναμικά Ομάδας σε Ψυχιατρικά πλαίσια, που συνδιοργανώνεται από την Ελληνική Εταιρεία Ψυχαναλυτικής Ψυχοθεραπείας Ομάδας και τον Ειδικό Τομέα Διαταραχών Προσωπικότητας και την Μονάδα Ψυχαναλυτικής Ψυχοθεραπείας της Α' Ψυχιατρικής Κλινικής της Ιατρικής Σχολής του Πανεπιστημίου Αθηνών. Εργάζεται επίσης ως εξωτερικός συνεργάτης στο Ελληνικό Κέντρο Ψυχικής Υγιεινής και Ερευνών Ε.ΚΕ.ΨΥ.Ε στην Μονάδα ενηλίκων Αθήνας, με αντικείμενο την ατομική ψυχοθεραπεία ενηλίκων και την Ομαδική Αναλυτική Ψυχοθεραπεία ενηλίκων. Από το 2012 εργάζεται ψυχοθεραπευτικά στο ιδιωτικό της γραφείο στο οποίο παρέχει ατομικές συνεδρίες Ψυχαναλυτικής κατεύθυνσης σε ενηλίκους, συνεδρίες Ψυχοδυναμικής Ψυχοθεραπείας ζεύγους και οικογένειας, καθώς και συνεδρίες Ομαδικής Αναλυτικής Ψυχοθεραπείας.

Creating Narratives is a team of therapists providing support to individuals interested in their mental health. Common difficulties arising in human relationships (family, romantic, professional, friendships) can be addressed within a safe environment of understanding and empowerment. Psychotherapy is not only about managing mental health challenges and symptoms. It involves the effort to change a situation into one that is more functional, both for ourselves and for those around us. Furthermore, it can lead to an improvement in an individual's quality of life as well as the discovery of new ways to connect with others. The scientific collaborators of Creating Narratives include Psychologist Jo Grigoriadou, Sociologist Konstantinos Galazios, and also Psychologist Katerina Manioti.

Το κέντρο ψυχοθεραπείας «συνυπάρχω» είναι ένας χώρος ψυχοθεραπείας όπου το υπάρχειν,η προσωπική εξέλιξη, η αυτογνωσία και η υπεράσπιση του δυναμικού κάθε προσώπου αναδεικνύεται μέσα από τις σχέσεις και αλληλεπιδράσεις του.Η διαφορετικότητα, το βλέμμα, τα μοναδικά βιώματα του κάθε ανθρώπου εμπλουτίζουν αναδεικνύουν και αποκαλύπτουν το κάθε μοναδικό πρόσωπο με σεβασμό και κατανόηση.Η υπέρβαση των στενών ορίων του εγώ είναι που δημιουργεί τον χώρο για συνάντηση, μοίρασμα, νόημα και εξέλιξη. Είναι εκεί που συμβαίνουν οι αλλαγές, οι εκπλήξεις και τα συγκλονιστικά θαύματα.Στην υπαρξιακή θεώρηση κεντρικός άξονας είναι ο άνθρωπος και αντιμετωπίζεται με σεβασμό η μοναδικότητα και η προσωπική του πορεία.Σημαντικά στοιχεία της θεραπείας είναι η ελεύθερη βούληση και η ανάληψη προσωπικής ευθύνης από την πλευρά του θεραπευόμενου για να ερευνήσει, να κατανοήσει και να δώσει λύση στα προβλήματα του. Να γίνει οδηγός στη ζωή του και αναπτύσσοντας τις δυνατότητες του να χαράξει την προσωπική του πορεία.Στην θεραπευτική διεργασία εξερευνώνται θεμελιώδη ζητήματα της ύπαρξης όπως το νόημα της ζωής, η ελευθερία, η απομόνωση και ο θάνατος με σκοπό την εστίαση στον αυθεντικό-οντολογικό τρόπο ζωής ο οποίος χαρακτηρίζεται από μια κατάσταση ετοιμότητας για προσωπική αλλαγή παίρνοντας σαν δεδομένο τη βαθιά αίσθηση αβεβαιότητας για το μέλλον εκτός από την κοινή ανθρώπινη μοίρα, τον θάνατο. Ο αυθεντικός-οντολογικός τρόπος ύπαρξης προϋποθέτει να είσαι ειλικρινής και αληθινός απέναντι στον εαυτό σου, να ζεις με σκοπό και συνείδηση.Η συστημική προσέγγιση είναι επηρεασμένη από τη θεωρία συστημάτων, την θεωρητική βάση της κυβερνητικής, τον κονστρουκτιονισμό και κοινωνικό κονστρουκτιονισμό.Βασική της παραδοχή είναι ότι το ΟΛΟ είναι διαφορετικό από το σύνολο των μερών του. Το ΟΛΟ λειτουργεί με διαφορετικό τρόπο απ ότι τα μέρη του γιατί περιλαμβάνει εκτός από τις ενότητες, τις σχέσεις και τις αλληλαντιδράσεις των ενοτήτων αυτών. Συνεπώς σε ένα σύστημα ένας αριθμός από διεργασίες βρίσκονται σε συνεχή αλληλεξάρτηση, αλληλοσυσχέτιση και συναλλαγή.Βασική αρχή της συστημικής προσέγγισης είναι η ολιστική αντίληψη των δεδομένων, αρχή που οδηγεί στη διεύρυνση του πλαισίου για τη μελέτη και την ερμηνεία των φαινομένων αυτών και η κυκλικότητα στον τρόπο λειτουργίας και διεύρυνσης τους. Κάθε συμπεριφορά εξετάζεται όχι μεμονομένα αλλά στο δυναμικό πλαίσιο στο οποίο αναπτύσσεται.Συνεπώς το πρόβλημα που ένα άτομο αναπτύσσει θεωρείται ως σύμπτωμα του όλου πλαισίου στο οποίο εντάσσεται. Η συμπεριφορά του ατόμου είναι αποτέλεσμα πρωτίστως της μη λειτουργικής δομής και τρόπου επικοινωνίας στο πλαίσιο στο οποίο το άτομο ανήκει. Το πιο κοντινό πλαίσιο είναι η οικογένεια και γι αυτό το λόγο η συστημική θεραπεία λέγεται και θεραπεία οικογένειας.Αν οι διεργασίες μέσα στην οικογένεια ακολουθούν ανταγωνιστικές κατευθύνσεις, αν η καθημερινή εμπειρία συγκρούεται με ερμηνείες και αντιλήψεις της οικογένειας και του ευρύτερου κοινωνικού και πολιτισμικού πλαισίου εμφανίζονται δυσλειτουργικές καταστάσεις και προβλήματα.Η συστημική θεωρία ευνοεί την ευελιξία, την εξέλιξη και τις μετακινήσεις αντί της ακαμψίας και της απολυτότητας ώστε ο κύκλος της συναλλαγής και της αλληλεπίδρασης να καταστεί λειτουργικός και παραγωγικός.Η θεραπευτική παρέμβαση απαιτεί από τον θεραπευτή να χρησιμοποιήσει τον εαυτό του , να ενωθεί με την οικογένεια και να βιώνει την πραγματικότητα όπως την βιώνουν τα μέλη της οικογένειας. Τον χαρακτηρίζει μια στάση ισοτιμίας απέναντι στον άνθρωπο ανεξαρτήτως παθολογίας.Ο θεραπευτής ως φορέας αλλαγής αντιλαμβανόμενος τον περιορισμό του πλαισίου της εκάστοτε οικογένειας παρεμβαίνει με διαφορετικό τρόπο κάθε φορά ώστε να παραχθεί ένας διαφορετικός πιο λειτουργικός και παραγωγικός τρόπος ζωής.Ο συνδιασμός της υπαρξιακής με την συστημική προσέγγιση οδηγεί στη θέαση του ανθρώπου ως σύνθετη βιο-ψυχο-κοινωνική οντότητα που δεν αρκεί να εξεταστεί μεμονομένα και γραμμικά αλλά απαιτείται να εξεταστεί σε βάθος και σε σχέση με το περιβάλλον, τις σχέσεις και τις πεποιθήσεις του. Ο άνθρωπος αρχίζει να αντιλαμβάνεται τον εαυτό του ως μέρος πολύπλοκων συστημάτων και διεργασιών, ανακαλύπτει ότι πολλοί ρόλοι, συνήθειες, συναισθήματα και σκέψεις είναι αποτέλεσμα της αλληλεπίδρασης με τα συστήματα (οικογένεια, διαπροσωπικές σχεσεις, εργασία, κοινωνία) και αναγνωρίζοντας τις δυνατότητες και τους περιορισμούς της ανθρώπινης φύσης αναλαμβάνει τον ρόλο του οδηγού για να επαναπροσδιορίσει στο εδώ και τώρα τον ρόλο του στην πορεία ζωής του.