Health professionals for Ομαδική ψυχοθεραπεία in Attica

Krikeli Eleni is a Psychologist and Author. Her academic studies began in the Department of History, Archaeology, and Social Anthropology at the University of Thessaly and were completed at the University of Crete, where she graduated from the Department of Psychology. Since then, she has continued her studies at the Center for Systemic Study and Therapy (ΚΕ.Σ.ΜΕ.Θ), where she is training in Systemic Psychotherapy. During her professional career, she has collaborated as a volunteer Psychologist with the General Hospital of Rethymno in the Psychiatry Department and has worked for several years as a Psychologist at the private Neuropsychiatric Clinic "KASTALIA." Currently, her professional activity continues with online sessions, while she also serves as the lead Psychologist at the Elderly Care Unit "Leonia" in Kallithea, Attica. Additionally, organizing seminars related to her professional interests and the knowledge she acquires each time enriches an ever-expanding portfolio, which is a priority for her. Finally, writing articles and authoring books are significant facets of her life, playing an important role. Having already published a book titled "The Comfort of the Lion," she regularly presents the fascination and admiration inspired in her by human existence, diversity, flexibility, anxiety, and fear. As a Psychologist, she admires the truth revealed by the client during their sessions, takes pride in their courage and strength to focus on their real challenges, and equally rejoices in the changes they achieve! With all these perspectives she has had and continues to encounter, it is clear that the central theme of her articles and books is... the human being!

Galani Xristina is a Psychologist with a private practice in Neo Iraklio. She studied Psychology at Panteion University of Social and Political Sciences and completed postgraduate studies in Work Psychology at the University of Nottingham. She is certified in Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT) by the Hellenic Institute of Emotion-Focused Therapy and specializes in Systemic Psychotherapy at the Institute of Education and Research in Systemic Psychotherapy "Logos Psyche." Additionally, she is certified as a Parenting Trainer by Gordon International and as a Coach by the ICF (Solution Focused Coaching, Solution Surfers). She also collaborates as a consulting psychologist with private educational institutions and has significant experience as a psychotherapist.

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.

Kyriakou Thomai is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist who maintains a private practice in Marousi and Argos. She also collaborates with the Center for Speech, Language, and Learning "Spell" as a Family Counselor and Psychoeducator and is the co-founder of the company "Morfogenesis," which provides counseling, training, support, guidance for individuals and groups, and training through seminars in workplace environments. She holds a degree in Psychology from the Open University of England, focusing on developmental psychology and the role of the father in the Greek family. Subsequently, she completed postgraduate studies in Psychology at the same university, specializing in criminology, prevention, and semiotic analysis. Throughout her career, she specialized as a family and group therapist in the Synthetic - Systemic approach at the Laboratory of Human Relations and as a couple therapist in the Emotionally Focused Therapy direction at the EFT Greek Network. Additionally, she recently completed the Gestalt Coaching in Business & Organizations Program to enhance her awareness of workplace issues and conditions, which are highly relevant in today's era. With children, she works psychotherapeutically using the Therapeutic Play method and is a Certified Play Therapist from Play Therapy Greece. To date, she has continuously updated and further educated herself on scientific topics related to psychology, psychotherapy, and education, considering their contribution essential to her professional practice. Finally, her extensive studies, experience, and collaborators enable her to work psychotherapeutically with individuals at different life stages, concerns, and needs. She works with adults, couples, families, and groups addressing issues such as the management of negative or intense emotions, low self-esteem, the creation and maintenance of functional relationships, and existential matters.

Xristidi Katerina MSc, BTEC is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist who maintains a private practice in Pangrati. She holds a degree in psychology from Panteion University and completed a postgraduate specialization program in Child, Adolescent, and Family Psychotherapy at London Metropolitan University, London. Additionally, she completed her specialization in Integrative Counseling/Psychotherapy (BTEC Advanced Professional Diploma in Integrative Counseling) from the UK institution Pearson, recognized by the British Association of Counselling & Psychotherapy. A key advantage of the Integrative Approach is that it combines techniques from various modalities, allowing flexible adaptation to the needs and personality of each patient. She has worked at the Psychiatric Clinic of the General Children's Hospital “Agia Sofia,” at the therapy center “En logo kai ergo,” and at the Hellenic Society for the Protection & Rehabilitation of Disabled Children, in the neuropsychological rehabilitation center for individuals with brain injuries and in the infant department. Finally, she regularly attends numerous conferences and seminars as part of her ongoing professional development.

Kafouni Euaggelia is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist with a private practice in Chalandri. She holds a degree in Psychology from the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and has received further training in Cognitive and Behavioral Psychotherapy at the Center for Applied Psychotherapy and Counseling. She has specialized in "Feeding Dysfunction Disorders" in the Eating Disorders and Obesity Program at the Center for Education & Treatment of Eating Disorders (KEADD), as well as in Systemic Therapy at the Athenian Center for the Study of the Human (AKMA). She has worked for 3 years as a collaborating Psychologist in the early intervention unit for adolescent substance users and their families at the Non-Governmental Organization "Plefsi" and at the Therapy Center for Dependent Individuals (KETHEA). Additionally, she is a member of the British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy and has participated in numerous conferences and seminars on Mental Health topics. Finally, in her practice, she addresses conditions such as agoraphobia, depression, anorexia, bulimia, loss and grief, insomnia, interpersonal difficulties, anxiety, mood, personality disorders, and sexual life issues.

Tsirita Korina is a Psychologist with a private practice in Koukaki. She graduated from the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and also has prior studies and work experience in the Conservation of Antiquities and Works of Art. She works with children, adolescents, and adults within the framework of psychodynamic - psychoanalytic psychotherapy combined with contemporary scientific data from neurobiology, providing individual and group sessions, parent counseling, and couples therapy. She has many years of experience in mental health facilities and collaborates with interdisciplinary teams. At the same time, she has extensive experience in personal therapy and supervision and consistently participates in scientific seminars, conferences, and supervisory programs with an emphasis on child and adolescent psychopathology, psychoanalytic theory, and therapeutic practice. Combining her deep theoretical training with sensitivity and empathy, she supports each of her patients with respect for their uniqueness.

The Psychotherapeutic Center "Eso" - Psyxotherapeutiko Kentro Eso Drpriovolou Aggeliki and collaborator Skordyli Danai Maria (Psychologist - Psychotherapist) is based in Artemida. Dr. Priovolou Aggeliki has been working as a Clinical Psychologist - Psychotherapist since 2001. She has completed all academic training (BSc, PGDip, PhD) in England and practical training in Greece. She trained at the "Dromokaitio" Psychiatric Hospital in the fields of diagnosis and psychotherapy for 3 years (1998 - 2001) and at the "Aeginiteio" University Hospital for 2 years (2000 - 2001 & 2008 - 2009) in the diagnosis and treatment of psychiatric disorders and personality disorders. Her doctoral thesis (2006) is based on Schema Therapy (J. Young), an evolution of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). Maladaptive schemas result from an individual's life experiences, are subconscious, and include negative recordings and emotions derived from these experiences. They typically lead to depression, anxiety, relationship problems, substance use, weight gain or loss, and many other issues. The therapeutic approach examines both early and current life experiences, placing significant emphasis on the therapist-client relationship. This approach aims at maximizing life satisfaction for individuals facing simple or more complex psychological issues.

Group psychotherapy focuses on the common problems of the group, as well as the thoughts and emotions. Its goal is to improve relationships and change dysfunctional behaviors. It guides group members toward higher self-understanding and self-confidence.

Pragkasti Stefania is a Psychologist with extensive experience in the psychotherapy of adolescents and adults, both individually and in group settings. Her therapeutic work emphasizes the creation of a safe space where the individual can express themselves and understand their inner world at their own pace.

She is a graduate of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and has 15 years of experience in individual and group psychotherapy, working with small, medium, and large groups. She is specialized in Personal and Group Analysis, Music Psychotherapy, psychodynamic approaches within therapeutic communities, and trauma therapy using the EMDR method.

Her therapeutic approach views the person holistically, emphasizing the connection between mental experience, relationships, social context, and physical health within a stable and supportive therapeutic framework.

In her practice, she operates with individual and group analytical psychotherapy, music psychotherapy, and trauma therapy using the EMDR method, while also offering developmental counseling, professional supervision, and experiential workshops.

The therapeutic process is aimed at individuals seeking to gain a deeper understanding of themselves and their relational patterns, enhancing their personal functionality.

Additionally, she works with individuals experiencing anxiety, emotional difficulties, grief, relationship challenges, feelings of isolation, or those in transitional life phases, providing a space where each unique identity and experience is understood and respected.

Kandiliotis Danae is a psychologist - psychotherapist and has a private office in the centre of Athens. She holds a BSc, MSc in Psychology and is a member of the Hellenic Association of Psychologists. Community of Behavior Analysis. In addition, she has completed two years of study at the two post-graduate trainings in the Department of Sociology of Panteion University, two post-graduate trainings in Cognitive-Behavioural Psychotherapy and is a Behavioural Analyst. In her office she undertakes a variety of clinical cases, mainly anxiety disorders, mood and personality disorders. She has worked extensively with Obsessive Compulsive Disorder and has attended as speaker at conferences, workshops and television shows. In addition, she has conducted internship at the Smile of the Child and has also been a collaborator of the Local Mental Health Promotion Team of the Municipality of Nea Smyrni and other institutions. Finally, she has attended numerous seminars and trainings regarding Psychology issues and Psychiatry, while she is also involved in issues of work and Organizational Psychology. She serves in the Athens area, in the centre of Athens and in the area of Ampelokipi. Both offices are located at a minimum distance from metro stations.

Verani Zoi is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist and maintains a private practice in Mavili Square. She holds degrees in Psychology and English Literature from the University of Strathclyde, UK, and a Psychology degree from The Open University. She completed a postgraduate program in Mental Health: Psychological Therapies at the Medical School of the University of London and in School Psychology at the University of Nicosia. Additionally, she underwent Clinical and Psychotherapeutic Training at the Hellenic Society of Group Analysis and Family Therapy and was trained in Group Analytic Therapy through the Clinical Therapeutic Training Program of the Personality Disorders Department of the First Psychiatric Clinic of Aiginiteio Hospital. She has worked in the Community Support Program for Individuals with Mental Health Issues at Renfrewshire Council in Scotland and collaborates with the Peristeri Mental Health Center, the Family Counseling Center of the Municipality of Zografou, as well as with the Adolescent Unit and the Medical-Pedagogical Service of the Hellenic Center for Mental Hygiene. Finally, she regularly attends and participates in national and European conferences and workshops as part of her ongoing professional development.

Sarikosta Meropi is a Psychologist who has maintained a private practice in Nea Filadelfia since 2011. She is a graduate of the Department of Psychology at Panteion University of Social and Political Sciences and a trainee Relational Psychotherapist in the Postgraduate Specialization Program in Clinical Skills based on the Cognitive Analytic Model and Relational Psychotherapy at the Institute of Relational and Group Psychotherapy (ISOPS). She was trained in Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT) at Aeginiteio Hospital (EPIPSY) and attended the annual postgraduate seminar "Clinical Psychopathology" at the same hospital. She has acquired clinical experience in the psychiatric department of G.N.A. Sismanogleio, as well as in the First Psychiatric Clinic (EKPA) of Aeginiteio Hospital. Additionally, since 2009, she has worked as a psychologist and permanent staff member in the psychiatric department of the Central Clinic of Athens of the Hellenic Police (EL.AS), while actively engaging in volunteer work as a volunteer at the KEFI association (Association of Cancer Patients, Volunteers, Friends, and Doctors of Athens) supporting patients with cancer. She holds a license to practice as a psychologist and is a member of the International Association of Relational Psychoanalysis & Psychotherapy (IARPP) and the American Group Psychotherapy Association (AGPA). From 2013 to 2016, she participated in group psychotherapy based on the principles of Gestalt at the Gestalt Foundation Psychotherapy & Training Center. Since 2020, she has been involved in group supervision, as well as individual and group psychotherapy within the Institute of Relational and Group Psychotherapy (ISOPS). She continually updates her knowledge by participating in seminars and conferences both in Greece and abroad.

Η Καραμπέρη Κωνσταντίνα MSc είναι Ψυχολόγος - Ψυχοθεραπεύτρια και διατηρεί ιδιωτικό γραφείο στα Πετράλωνα. Είναι κάτοχος Μεταπτυχιακού τίτλου στην Κλινική Εφαρμοσμένη Ψυχολογία του University of Central Lancashire, όπου της απονεμήθηκε Διάκριση Πρώτης Τάξης και Τιμητικό Βραβείο, καθώς και του Μεταπτυχιακού Τίτλου (MSc) στην Συνθετική Συμβουλευτική και Ψυχοθεραπεία του University of Derby, όπου της απονεμήθηκε Διάκριση Πρώτης Τάξης, Βραβείο Αριστείας και Υποτροφία. Επιπλέον είναι πτυχιούχος στην Εφαρμοσμένη Ψυχολογία του University of Derby όπου επίσης της απονεμήθηκε Διάκριση Πρώτης Τάξης, Βραβείο Αριστείας και Υποτροφία. Η ειδικός έχει πραγματοποιήσει μεταπτυχιακή εκπαίδευση στις Βασικές Αρχές της Συμβουλευτικής και Ψυχοθεραπείας με LGBTQ+ άτομα του Orlando LGBTQ+, αλλά και εξελίσσεται έως σήμερα η μεταπτυχιακή της εκπαίδευση στη Βραχεία Εντατική Δυναμική Ψυχοθεραπεία στο Dynamic Health Psychological Services στον Καναδά. Επιπροσθέτως, ολοκληρώνει την εκπαίδευση στην κλινική εποπτεία από το Βρετανικό Σύλλογο Ψυχολόγων. Εργάζεται ως διαπιστευμένη διδάσκουσα από το University of Derby στο Mediterranean College, ενώ έχει συμμετάσχει ως εισηγήτρια σε σεμινάρια μεταπτυχιακών προγραμμάτων της Ιατρικής Σχολής του Εθνικού και Καποδιστριακού Πανεπιστημίου Αθηνών. Έχει εργαστεί ως Ψυχολόγος στο 3ο Επαγγελματικό Λύκειο Αθηνών και ως Εκπαιδευόμενη Συνθετική Σύμβουλος και Ψυχοθεραπεύτρια σε Ιδιωτικά Ψυχοθεραπευτικά Κέντρα. Αξίζει να αναφερθεί το επιστημονικό της έργο, ενώ παράλληλα στα πλαίσια της συνεχιζόμενης εκπαίδευσης, έχει παρακολουθήσει ποικίλα εκπαιδευτικά σεμινάρια. Τέλος, η Ψυχολόγος είναι ενεργό μέλος στο The British Psychological Society (BPS) και στο International Experiential Dynamic Therapy Association (IEDTA).

Η Σπόζετου Κωνσταντίνα αποτελεί συνεργάτιδα της Καραμπέρη Κωνσταντίνας. Είναι Ψυχολόγος - Ψυχοθεραπεύτρια με μεταπτυχιακό Victimology and Criminal Justice του Πανεπιστημίου Tilburg της Ολλανδίας και πτυχιούχος της Εφαρμοσμένης Ψυχολογίας του Mediterranean College. Έχει αποκτήσει ειδίκευση στην Ψυχανάλυση & την Ομαδική Ανάλυση από την Ελληνική Εταιρεία Αναλυτικής Ομαδικής & Οικογενειακής Θεραπείας.

Η Αλεβρά Καλλιόπη  είναι Ψυχολόγος - Ψυχοθεραπεύτρια - Ιατροδικαστικός ψυχολόγος και Συνεργάτης στο ιδιωτικό γραφείο της Καραμπέρη Κωνσταντίνας. Η ειδικός ολοκληρώνει έως σήμερα την εξειδίκευση της στην Γνωσιακή - Αναλυτική Θεραπεία (CAT) από τον Πανελλήνιο Σύλλογο Γνωσιακής Αναλυτικής Θεραπείας, ενώ είναι κάτοχος Μεταπτυχιακού Τίτλου (MSc) της Δικαστικής Ψυχολογίας του Coventry University του Ηνωμένου Βασιλείου, του Μεταπτυχιακού Τίτλου (MSc) στην Συνθετική Ψυχοθεραπεία και Συμβουλευτική του E.H.E. Europa Hochschule Eur AKA της Ελβετίας και κάτοχος εξειδίκευσης της Ψυχοκοινωνικής υποστήριξης κρατουμένων και θέματα επανένταξης του Εθνικού και Καποδιστριακού Πανεπιστημίου Αθηνών (Κέντρο Συνεχιζόμενης Εκπαίδευσης και Δια Βίου Μάθησης). Επιπλέον είναι κάτοχος διπλώματος στην Ανακριτική και Δικαστική Ψυχολογία του Aegean – Omiros College στην Αθήνα (Πιστοποίηση Pearson Assured), κάτοχος διπλώματος στη Συμβουλευτική Ψυχολογία του City Unity College και πτυχιούχος BSc (Hons) Ψυχολογίας – Πτυχίο Επιστημών του Cardiff Metropolitan University στο Ηνωμένο Βασίλειο.

Ο Φίλιππος Ζουγανέλης είναι πτυχιούχος (BSc) Ψυχολογίας με εξειδίκευση στη Ψυχοθεραπεία και Συμβουλευτική από το University of Central Lancashire και τελειόφοιτος του μεταπτυχιακού (MSc) στη Συνθετική Ψυχοθεραπεία και Συμβουλευτική στο University of Derby.

Ο Κωνσταντίνος Τζιάκος είναι Ψυχολόγος με εκπαίδευση στη σύγχρονη ψυχοδυναμική/ψυχαναλυτική ψυχοθεραπεία (σχεσιακό μοντέλο). Είναι απόφοιτος του Τμήματος Ψυχολογίας του Εθνικού και Καποδιστριακού Πανεπιστημίου Αθηνών και κάτοχος Μεταπτυχιακού Διπλώματος στην Εφαρμοσμένη Κλινική Ψυχολογία (M.Sc. Applied Clinical Psychology) από το University of Central Lancashire, με βαθμό διάκρισης (Distinction).

Έχει εμπειρία στην ατομική και ομαδική ψυχοθεραπεία ενηλίκων, στη διενέργεια κλινικών συνεντεύξεων και στην αξιολόγηση της ψυχικής κατάστασης, μέσα από πρακτική άσκηση και ανάληψη περιστατικών υπό εποπτεία σε αναγνωρισμένους φορείς ψυχικής υγείας. Επιπλέον, έχει υπηρετήσει ως Ψυχολόγος στο Στρατιωτικό Νοσοκομείο Ειδικών Νοσημάτων (414 ΣΝΕΝ), συμμετέχοντας στην παρακολούθηση και υποστήριξη στρατευμένων τόσο σε κλινικό όσο και σε εξωνοσοκομειακό πλαίσιο.

Την παρούσα περίοδο παρακολουθεί μετεκπαίδευση στην Έγκαιρη Παρέμβαση στην Ψύχωση, με στόχο την ενίσχυση της κλινικής του επάρκειας στην πρώιμη αναγνώριση και θεραπευτική αντιμετώπιση ψυχωτικών φαινομένων, στο Ερευνητικό Πανεπιστημιακό Ινστιτούτο Ψυχικής Υγείας, Νευροεπιστημών και Ιατρικής Ακριβείας «Κώστας Στεφανής». 

Παράλληλα, έχει λάβει εξειδικευμένη εκπαίδευση στη χορήγηση και ερμηνεία προβολικών δοκιμασιών, όπως το Rorschach και το Thematic Apperception Test (TAT), με έμφαση στην ψυχοδυναμική κατανόηση της προσωπικότητας και της ψυχοπαθολογίας.

Έχει επίσης παρακολουθήσει πληθώρα σεμιναρίων με θεματολογία τις αγχώδεις διαταραχές, τις διαταραχές προσωπικότητας, τη θεραπεία ζεύγους, ζητήματα τρίτης ηλικίας και την εφαρμογή βασικών αρχών ψυχικής υγιεινής, εμπλουτίζοντας διαρκώς τη θεωρητική του κατάρτιση και την κλινική του πρακτική.

Το θεραπευτικό του ενδιαφέρον εστιάζει στην κατανόηση των ασυνείδητων διεργασιών, των σχέσεων και των βιωμάτων που επηρεάζουν τη συναισθηματική ζωή του ατόμου, με στόχο τη δημιουργία μιας ασφαλούς και συνεργατικής θεραπευτικής σχέσης.

Η ψυχοθεραπεία αποτελεί έναν ασφαλή χώρο κατανόησης και ουσιαστικής επαφής, με στόχο τη βαθύτερη κατανόηση του εαυτού και των σχέσεων. Στο πλαίσιο αυτό δίνεται έμφαση στη δημιουργία μιας σχέσης εμπιστοσύνης, όπου κάθε άνθρωπος μπορεί να εκφραστεί ελεύθερα και με σεβασμό στον προσωπικό του ρυθμό.

Panagiotakopoulou Eleni and Associates maintain a private practice in Nea Smyrni. Eleni Panagiotakopoulou holds a degree in Psychology from Panteion University and is trained in Interventional Non-Directive Psychotherapy. She works with adults in individual sessions and facilitates self-awareness groups. She addresses those who wish to deepen their personal relationships as well as their self-knowledge, and those whose bodies signal that "something is not right," functioning not as an expert who interprets, but as a facilitator to help them explore their emotions, thoughts, and desires. Takis Pantelopoulos is a Mental Health Counselor and a student in the Department of Psychology at Panteion University. Although his initial studies were in the field of Informatics, his interest in people and human relationships led him to the field of psychology and counseling. He is trained in the Interventional Non-Directive method of training, facilitation, and psychotherapy. He works with adults in individual sessions and facilitates self-awareness groups. He addresses individuals with questions and concerns who wish to understand themselves and others, emphasizing the emergence of their desires.