Health professionals for Depression near Nea Ionia

Karavoulia Ioanna is a Psychologist, Systemic Psychotherapist, and Supervisor, maintaining a private practice in Marousi. She is a graduate of the Psychology Department at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and holds a professional license. She specialized in Systemic-Family Therapy at the Laboratory for the Investigation of Human Relations. Simultaneously, she completed further training in Child, Adolescent, and Adult Psychopathology at Aiginiteio Hospital. Additionally, she pursued specialization in Systemic-Family Therapy at the Society for Systemic Therapy and Intervention for Individuals, Families, and Larger Systems (ESYTHEPAS - KEDITHAS), of which she has been a member since 2017 and a lecturer in the four-year training program in systemic therapy. In 2021, she obtained the diploma of Supervisor in Systemic and Family Therapy from ESYTHEPAS - KEDITHAS. Since 2021, she has served as the Vice President of the Board of Directors of the same organization. In 2020, she took on the duties of General Secretary of the Hellenic Federation of Systemic Therapy and Family Therapy (ETHOS). Since 2007, she has worked in organizations under the Ministry of Health and Social Solidarity, as part of the PSYCHARCOS program, with individuals (children and adults) with various disorders, including psychosis, autism, intellectual disabilities, and their families. She has also worked at the Psychiatry Clinic of Sismanogleio General Hospital and, since 2013, at the “EPAKMOS” sheltered living facility, which belongs to ESYTHEPAS. Finally, as part of her professional development, she has attended a significant number of educational seminars and conferences related to mental health and systemic therapy.

Kouvaras Konstantinos is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist with a private practice in Chalandri. He holds a master's degree in Child and Adolescent Psychology (Child and Adolescent Psychology M.Sc.) from Leiden University in the Netherlands and a degree in Psychology from Panteion University. He is a certified Cognitive-Behavioral Therapist and has completed his studies at the Institute for Research and Behavioral Therapy. He specializes in anxiety disorders, depressive disorders, and personality disorders. He holds a Professional License to Practice Psychology (License No. 1247, Date 25/02/2011).

Zikou Aggeliki - Maria is a Psychologist who maintains a private practice in Galatsi. She holds a degree from the Department of Psychology at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and specializes in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. She has acquired professional experience in hospitals and centers where she has worked, such as the Attica Psychiatric Hospital "Dromokaiteio," the Psychiatric Department of Sismanoglio Hospital, the National Center for Social Solidarity, as well as the National Social Help Line and the National Child Protection Line. Additionally, she continually updates her expertise in the field by attending conferences in Greece and abroad and has participated in research related to mental health organized by the University of Athens and the Research University Institute of Mental Health. Finally, she is a member of the Hellenic Psychological Society.

Karoutsou Olga is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist who maintains a private practice in Nea Filadelfeia. She is a graduate of the Department of Psychology at Panteion University of Social and Political Sciences. She has specialized through a four-year training program in person-centered counseling and psychotherapy and holds the European Certificate of Psychotherapy (ECP). This is a humanistic approach tailored to the needs and capabilities of each individual. Alongside counseling and psychotherapy for adults, she also provides psychological support for adolescents and parental counseling, having specialized in Child Psychology (MSc, Psychology of Child Development) at the University of Central Lancashire. In the context of her professional practice, she has worked at the Educational and Counseling Support Center of Nea Ionia and in private preschools, while also volunteering her services to new mothers and pregnant women facing financial difficulties. Believing in the continuous development of the individual, she pursues personal and professional growth through personal psychotherapy, supervision, and further training. In her professional experience to date, she has collaborated with individuals dealing with issues in interpersonal relationships, panic attacks, anxiety disorders, depression, experiencing transitional life phases, or seeking a general improvement in their quality of life. She believes that within us lie the necessary strengths to improve our quality of life and accompanies each person on their therapeutic journey with equality and respect. Finally, it is worth mentioning that, beyond her studies in Psychology and Psychotherapy, she holds a degree in engineering from the Polytechnic School of Aristotle University of Thessaloniki (AUTH).

Konstantopoulou Konstantina is a Psychologist and maintains a private practice in Galatsi. She is a graduate of the Department of Psychology at the University of Crete and holds a master's degree in Developmental Psychology from Maastricht University in the Netherlands. Since 2019, she has specialized in Integrative Systemic - Family Therapy at the Laboratory for the Exploration of Human Relationships of the School of Social Sciences at the University of Crete. She completed her internship at the 1st Special Primary School in Rethymno, Crete, and subsequently worked voluntarily as an assistant leader in follow-up groups for individuals with addictions at KETHEA EN DRASI. Since 2020, she has been collaborating as a Psychologist with an online psychotherapy session provision service. It is also noteworthy that she specializes in anxiety disorders, systemic psychotherapy, as well as interpersonal relationships.

Tenne Katerina is a Psychologist - Cognitive Behavioral Clinical Hypnotherapist - Psychotherapist and maintains a private practice in Galatsi. Concurrently, she provides support to children with learning disabilities and offers parental counseling. She studied Psychology at the University of Middlesex, England, and subsequently completed a postgraduate specialization in Special Education - Training. Additionally, she has been trained in Hypnoanalysis-Analytical Hypnotherapy, Cognitive Behavioral Hypnotherapy for anxiety disorders, mood disorders, psychosomatic symptoms, depression, obesity, smoking cessation, and sexual disorders. She possesses significant experience providing psychological support to individuals with special needs, having worked at the Supported Living Residence for individuals with disabilities and at the Piraeus Association for Persons with Disabilities. Finally, she has attended numerous continuing education seminars on Individual Psychoanalytic Psychodrama and on Separation-Divorce Management for Parents and has participated in conferences related to the field of Psychology.

Kerosi Maria - Ismini is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist with a private practice in Galatsi. She holds a degree in Psychology from the University of Crete and a Master's Degree in Social Clinical Psychology from Aristotle University of Thessaloniki. She has been trained in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy at the Hellenic Society of Cognitive Psychotherapies at Aeginiteio Hospital and is currently undergoing training in Schema Therapy from the Hellenic Society of Schema Therapy. She has worked as a Psychologist at the Rehabilitation and Recovery Clinic, Anaplasi, in the Social Service of the Municipality of Kifisia, and at the Alzheimer Center, Psychogeriatric Society "Nestor." Finally, she specializes in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, individual psychotherapy, as well as anxiety and mood disorders.

Alexandros Mplithikiotis is a Psychologist and Psychotherapist who maintains a private practice in Agioi Anargyroi. He studied Psychology at the University of Wales and holds a master's degree in Integrative Psychotherapy and Counseling (cognitive-behavioral, psychodynamic, humanistic) from the University of Derby. Additionally, he has received advanced training in Trauma Therapy using the EMDR method and is a specialized schema therapy practitioner recognized by the International Society of Schema Therapy (ISST). He has experience working in various settings and currently also works in the Social Service of the Municipality of Agioi Anargyroi. His clinical training addresses issues such as anxiety disorders, depression, personality disorders, sleep disorders, phobias, obsessive-compulsive behaviors, and trauma. Finally, he specializes in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Compassion-Focused Therapy, cognitive-behavioral hypnosis and clinical hypnotherapy, and cinema-based therapy.

Antonia Mpeka is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist and maintains a private practice in Galatsi. She holds a degree from the Department of Psychology at Panteion University of Social and Political Sciences and possesses a certified four-year specialization in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) from the Society of Cognitive Behavioral Studies. She has worked as a Psychologist at The Smile of the Child, supporting children and parents through counseling helplines. Additionally, she has conducted individual CBT Psychotherapy sessions. Within the framework of lifelong learning, she attends seminars in the field of mental health.

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.

Theodoropoulou Mariantina is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist. She studied Psychology at Panteion University and has specialized in Stress Management, having completed the Master's Program "Stress Control and Health Promotion" at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. She has received further training in Cognitive-Behavioral Psychotherapy at the Institute for Research and Behavioral Therapy, according to the criteria of the Hellenic Society for Behavioral Research and the European Association for Behavioural and Cognitive Therapy. She has gained clinical experience collaborating with various institutions. She worked in the field of Liaison Psychiatry at the General Hospital of Athens "EVANGELISMOS" and at the General Oncology Hospital of Kifissia "AGIOI ANARGYROI," and has also worked on programs for vulnerable social groups in the Municipality of Galatsi and the Municipality of Nea Filadelfeia-Nea Chalkidona. Her clinical practice includes a range of individual psychotherapy and counseling for people with mood disorders, anxiety disorders, personality disorders, interpersonal relationship problems, etc. She maintains a private practice in Galatsi and, concurrently, collaborates with the Municipality of Nea Filadelfeia-Nea Chalkidona, providing psychosocial support to vulnerable social groups.

"Με ενδιαφέρει ο άνθρωπος, η ιστορία του, και ο τρόπος που σχετίζεται με τον εαυτό του και τους άλλους."

Η Καραδήμου Θάλεια είναι απόφοιτος Ψυχολογίας από το Αμερικανικό Κολλέγιο και κάτοχος μεταπτυχιακού από το King’s College. Μέσα από το δικό της, προσωπικό ταξίδι αναζήτησης νοήματος, εντός και εκτός της ψυχοθεραπείας, κατέληξε πως της ταιριάζει η Συστημική - Οικογενειακή Προσέγγιση στην οποία εκπαιδεύεται και εποπτεύεται. Και αυτό, γιατί από όποια πλευρά έχει προσπαθήσει να δει και να καταλάβει την ιστορία της και την ιστορία των γύρω της, πάντα καταλήγει πως το νόημα της ζωής μας είναι οι ανθρώπινες σχέσεις. Όποια δύναμη, σιγουριά, φόβο και δυσκολία έχει ο καθένας μας προέρχεται από αυτές και ταυτόχρονα τις τροφοδοτεί.

Πολύ απλά δεν μπορούμε να υπάρξουμε χωρίς να συνδεόμαστε και να σχετιζόμαστε.

Η δική της διαδρομή στην ψυχοθεραπεία την δίδαξε ότι η μετακίνηση και η αλλαγή δεν είναι ποτέ μονόπλευρη· συντελείται μέσα στην σχέση, στον διάλογο, στη συν-κατασκευή νοήματος.

Αυτή είναι η φιλοσοφία της:

• Να συν-βαδίζουμε, να συν-δημιουργούμε και να συν-νοηματοδοτούμε
• Να αφήνουμε τον διάλογο να φωτίζει το μονοπάτι
• Να τιμούμε την ανθρώπινη σχέση ως τον πυρήνα της θεραπείας

"Για εμένα η θεραπεία δεν είναι «ανάλυση», αλλά ένα κοινό ταξίδι· μια σχέση όπου ερχόμαστε σε επαφή με αυθεντικότητα, συναισθηματική παρουσία, ηθική δέσμευση και ευθύνη, και όπου δημιουργείται χώρος για να ακουστεί η ιστορία σου — και όλα όσα υπάρχουν πίσω από αυτήν".

Έχει βρεθεί κι εκείνη στη θέση του θεραπευόμενου. Γνωρίζει τους φόβους, τις δυσκολίες της διαδικασίας, τον κόπο και το θάρρος που απαιτείται, αλλά και το πόσο ανεκτίμητο δώρο μπορεί να γίνει όταν υπάρχει ασφάλεια, σύνδεση και σεβασμός.

• Δεν φέρνει έτοιμες απαντήσεις· φέρνει περιέργεια.
• Δεν φέρνει εξηγήσεις· φέρνει χώρο.
• Στόχος της είναι να συν-κατασκευάσετε νέες οπτικές και νέες δυνατότητες· να σε βοηθήσει να βρεις έναν νέο τρόπο να υπάρξεις μέσα από τα νοήματα που θα ανακαλύψετε μαζί.

Maria Galani is a Psychologist who maintains a private practice in Patissia. She is a graduate of the Psychology Department of the University of Wales and holds a master's degree in Child Development from the University of London. Additionally, she possesses a specialization certificate in Systemic and Family Therapy from the Laboratory of Human Relations Investigation (Dr. Harris Katakis). She has completed a program in Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy (EFT), as well as a training program in the Systemic approach at the Family Therapy Center (MA, Alia Samara). Furthermore, she holds a certificate of attendance from a training program in Vocational Counseling (ISON Psychometrica). She has completed an internship involving the application of group and individual counseling, theoretical and practical knowledge of psychometric tests, within a preadolescent and adolescent creative activity group with a therapeutic character, at the Family Therapy Center and the Family Care Center of the Municipality of Nea Ionia. Additionally, she has attended numerous seminars aimed at her continuing education in her field and has participated in authoring books. Finally, she is a member of the Hellenic Psychological Society, the European Family Therapy Association, the Hellenic Society of Systemic Therapy, and the British Psychological Society.

Eleni Vasileiadou is a Psychologist who has maintained a private practice in Neo Irakleio since 2007. She graduated from Aristotle University of Thessaloniki and holds a master's degree in cognitive psychology from the same institution. She has completed professional specialization as a Master Practitioner in Eating Disorders & Obesity from the National Centre for Eating Disorders of Great Britain – NCFED. She has worked in the Social Service of the Municipality of Nea Filadelfeia, focusing on conducting Parent Schools for primary and secondary education, coordinating parent groups, monitoring individual cases, promoting prevention in the municipality's schools in collaboration with KETHEA, as well as cooperating with the Hellenic Association for Gambling Addiction. From 2005 to 2007, she volunteered her services as a Psychologist at the Counseling Polyclinic of the Municipality of Nea Filadelfeia. Between 2001 and 2003, she collaborated with the A' University Clinic of the Psychiatric Hospital of Thessaloniki, the C' University Neurology Clinic of the General University Hospital "Papanikolaou," the Diabetology Center of the General Hospital of Thessaloniki "Hippocratio," the Epilepsy Clinic of the A' University Clinic of the General University Hospital AHEPA, and the Counseling and Psychological Support Center (KESYPSY) of Aristotle University of Thessaloniki.

Vlaxakis Ioannis is a Psychiatrist practicing privately in Ampelokipoi since 2007. He is a graduate of the Medical School of Democritus University of Thrace and has completed a 5-year specialization in Psychiatry at the Psychiatric Clinic of the General Hospital of Thoracic Diseases of Athens "Sotiria". Additionally, he collaborates with the Psychiatric Clinic "Galini" and is a member of SOS Doctors, having conducted over a thousand home visits and managed cases spanning the entire spectrum of psychiatric pathology, many of which were acute and emergency situations. Finally, the doctor specializes in the treatment of conditions such as depression, dementia, and anxiety and is a member of the Athens Medical Association.