Health professionals for Depression in Pallini

Kountouraki Xristina is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist. She holds a degree in Psychology from Panteion University of Social and Political Sciences and is undergoing further training in Psychodynamic Psychotherapy for Children and Adults at the Interdisciplinary & Research Psychosocial Support for Children & Adults (DI.KE.PSY). She has also completed various postgraduate training programs and seminars.

Gerou Maira is a licensed psychologist with extensive academic and professional experience. She holds a bachelor's degree with distinction in Psychology from the University of East London, as well as a master's degree in Neuropsychology & Cognitive Neuroscience from the University of Essex. Additionally, she has studied Linguistics at Lancaster University and Strategic Human Resource Management at ALBA Graduate Business School, while also completing postgraduate studies in Language Education for refugees and immigrants at the Hellenic Open University, enhancing her understanding of approaches to diverse population groups.

Furthermore, she specializes in Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT), has been trained in Art Therapy as well as Career Counseling, and also holds training in Messy & Sensory Play—a method that supports multisensory development and emotional regulation in children and other age groups. Additionally, she is undergoing training in Parent Counseling.

In her clinical practice, she provides individualized sessions for adults and children, assisting in the management of anxiety, depression, panic attacks, ADHD, and autism. Moreover, her extensive experience in human resources and organizational psychology allows her to offer counseling on issues related to professional burnout, workplace stress management, and self-improvement. Through her scientific expertise and practical experience, she creates a safe and supportive environment, either through in-person sessions or via video calls, tailored to the needs of each client.

Η Κοντοπυράκη Ελευθερία, MSc είναι Στρατιωτικός Ψυχολόγος- Ψυχοθεραπεύτρια και διατηρεί ιδιωτικό γραφείο στην Παλλήνη, όπου πραγματοποιεί ατομικές συνεδρίες ψυχοθεραπείας. Είναι απόφοιτος του Τμήματος Ψυχολογίας της Σχολής Κοινωνικών Επιστημών Ρεθύμνου, ενώ πραγματοποίησε την πρακτική της άσκηση στην Ψυχιατρική Κλινική του Ναυτικού Νοσοκομείου Αθηνών. Είναι επίσης κάτοχος Μεταπτυχιακού Διπλώματος Ειδίκευσης (MSc) στην "Προαγωγή Ψυχικής Υγείας- Πρόληψη Ψυχιατρικών Διαταραχών» με βαθμό «Άριστα» της Ιατρικής Σχολής του Πανεπιστημίου Αθηνών. Έχει εξειδικευθεί στη Γνωσιακή Ψυχοθεραπεία στο Ερευνητικό Πανεπιστημιακό Ινστιτούτο Ψυχικής Υγείας (ΕΠΙΨΥ), Νευροεπιστημών και Ιατρικής Ακριβείας «Κώστας Στεφανής» και το Εθνικό και Καποδιστριακό Πανεπιστήμιο Αθηνών- Ιατρική Σχολή- Α΄ Ψυχιατρική Κλινική σύμφωνα με τα κριτήρια της European Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies (EABCT). Παράλληλα ενημερώνεται για τις εξελίξεις του επιστημονικού πεδίου της Ψυχολογίας συμμετέχοντας σε ημερίδες και συνέδρια και συνεχίζει την επιμόρφωσή της με σεμινάρια εξειδίκευσης σε θέματα απώλειας και πένθους. Από το 2016 εργάζεται σε ποικίλες δομές των Ενόπλων Δυνάμεων, συμπεριλαμβανομένων πρωτοβάθμιων  και δευτεροβάθμιων μονάδων φροντίδας ψυχικής υγείας, όπου αναλαμβάνει την υποστήριξη εσωτερικών ασθενών και των συγγενών τους, παρέχει συμβουλευτική στη διαχείριση κρίσεων και τηλεφωνική ψυχολογική υποστήριξη στους καλούντες, πραγματοποιεί ψυχοθεραπευτικές συνεδρίες με εξωτερικούς ασθενείς κατόπιν παραπομπής και με λήπτες υγείας κατόπιν αιτήματός τους, διεκπεραιώνει αξιολογήσεις Νοημοσύνης (WAIS-IV), συνεργάζεται με επαγγελματίες υγείας άλλων ειδικοτήτων για την υποστήριξη ασθενών με χρόνια νοσήματα και των συγγενών τους,  συντονίζει- εποπτεύει ομάδες ψυχοκοινωνικής μέριμνας σε Αττική και Πελοπόννησο και συμμετέχει στην επιλογή και ανάπτυξη προσωπικού. Είναι τακτικό μέλος του Συλλόγου Ελλήνων Ψυχολόγων (ΑΜ. 3698). Στο ιδιωτικό της γραφείο στην Παλλήνη προσφέρει ατομικές συνεδρίες συμβουλευτικής και ψυχοθεραπείας σε ενήλικες με συναισθηματικές διαταραχές και αγχώδεις εκδηλώσεις .

Plessa Martha is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist (license number 612900). She holds a BSc (Hons) degree in Psychology from the University of Essex, UK, and a Master's degree (MSc) in Integrative Counselling and Psychotherapy from the University of Derby. Additionally, she has an HND diploma in Counselling and Psychotherapy. She maintains a private practice in Pallini, offering counselling and psychotherapy services to adolescents and adults. She is a member of the Hellenic Society of Counselling.

She continues her education and professional development by participating in the annual Psychoanalytic Training Seminars of the Psychoanalytic Research Center of Athens.

She has completed certified training programs such as: "Promotion of Mental Health for Children and Adolescents" from the University of West Attica, "Trainer-Coordinator of Parent Schools" focusing on the "Developmental System" by Maria Chourdaki, "Basic Principles of Psychotherapy - Psychodynamic Psychotherapy" from the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, "Adult Trainer Education" from the University of Patras, "Special Education" from the University of Patras. She is certified as a "Coordinator against Domestic Violence" by ACTA S.A. She has gained extensive experience in mental health settings, including at the residential care facility "IASIS" Psychosocial Rehabilitation Unit as a therapeutic group coordinator, and at the elderly care unit "LOIDA", providing counselling services.

Kollia Mairi is a psychologist. She holds a professional practice license with protocol number 4346/07-11-2019. She graduated with honors from the Department of Psychology at Panteion University of Athens. She specialized at the postgraduate level in Clinical Psychology (MSc in Clinical Psychology) at Leiden University in the Netherlands, where she graduated with distinction cum laude. She has completed a four-year study program in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) at the Society of Cognitive and Behavioral Studies (ΕΓΣΣ). Additionally, she has been trained in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), also provided by the Society of Cognitive and Behavioral Studies (ΕΓΣΣ). Furthermore, she has specialized in trauma therapy using the EMDR method at the Institute of Trauma Therapy. She has also received training in "Counseling and Mental Health in Infertility, the Perinatal and Reproductive Period" at the University of West Attica, focusing on psychological support regarding infertility, pregnancy, and transition to parenthood (postpartum depression, perinatal anxiety, tokophobia, birth trauma, etc.). Currently, she works privately, conducting individual therapy sessions with adults, both in-person and online. She also collaborates with a clinic based abroad, providing psychotherapy online to clients worldwide. In parallel, she maintains a collaboration with an assisted reproduction (IVF) clinic and is a member of an interdisciplinary team at a gynecological clinic in central Athens. Sessions are conducted in Greek and English.

Demerouti Vasileia is a Psychiatrist - Psychotherapist and former Chief Resident A at the Athens Psychiatric Hospital "Dromokaiteio" and also maintains a private practice in Pallini. She completed her studies at the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and specialized in Psychiatry at the State Nursing Home of Leros and the Athens Psychiatric Hospital "Dafni." Furthermore, she worked as an Assistant Psychiatrist at the Athens Psychiatric Hospital "Dromokaiteio" until 2020 and has been serving as a Chief Resident since then. She respectfully manages a wide range of cases including psychotic disorders, schizophrenia, panic attacks, depression, obsessive-compulsive disorder, bulimia and anorexia nervosa, anxiety and stress, bipolar disorder, sexual disorders, and others.

Anastasiadi Marina is a Psychologist with a private practice in Agia Paraskevi. She studied Psychology at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and holds a Master's degree (MSc) in Counseling Psychology in Education, Health, and Work, from the Department of Education and Preschool Education of the same institution. She has been trained in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) at the Institute for Research and Therapy of Behavior and at the Society for Cognitive and Behavioral Studies. Additionally, she has completed training in Parent Schools coordination at the Panhellenic Federation of Parent Groups and training in Clinical Psychopathology at Aiginiteio Hospital of Athens. She has significant, extensive professional experience as a Psychologist, working with adults facing a wide range of daily life challenges, and with children, adolescents, parents, and educators in Primary and Secondary education, in special therapy centers, in a shelter structure for unaccompanied minors, and at a Center for Interdisciplinary Assessment, Counseling & Support (KEDASY). Lastly, she regularly attends specialized training seminars on psychology, counseling, and psychotherapy with the aim of continuous professional development and advancement, focusing on the Third Wave Cognitive Therapies (Compassion Focused Therapy, Mindfulness).

Aliki Konsta is a Psychologist and has her private office in Agia Paraskevi. She holds a BSc in Psychology from the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and an MSc from the University of Oxford, with honours, in Criminology and Deviant Behavior. She has been trained in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Counselling Psychology at the University of Athens and has completed a two-year internship at the Counselling Centre for Abused Women of the General Secretariat for Gender Equality, the Centre for the Treatment of Addicted Persons and the Special Therapeutic Unit for Autistic Children with Pervasive Developmental Disorders. She specializes in eating disorders, anxiety disorders - panic attacks - phobias, grief and loss management, domestic violence and personal development and empowerment. Sessions are also available in English.

Kypraiou Areti is a Psychologist with a private practice in Agia Paraskevi. She specializes in individual and group psychotherapy, family therapy, couples counseling, and adolescent counseling. Additionally, she coordinates parent groups. She completed her undergraduate and postgraduate studies in Psychology and Counseling at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. Subsequently, she received training in Parent Group Coordination at the Panhellenic Association of Parent Schools (a member of the International Federation for Parent Education - Fédération Internationale pour l'Éducation des Parents), with which she collaborates. She continues her education through specialized seminars on various topics related to individual therapy. Finally, she frequently delivers lectures and seminars for parents, adolescents, and educators, contributes articles to newspapers, and serves as a scientific collaborator for websites concerning psychology and child-rearing issues.