Health professionals for Panic attacks in Attica

Georga Elpida is a Psychologist - Psychosexual Therapist and maintains a private practice in Kallithea. She studied Psychology at Aegean College and Body-Oriented Counseling at the Hellenic Institute of Neurophyto Therapy and Character Analysis. Currently, she is training in the Solution-Focused Brief Therapy approach at the Denver Center for Solution-Focused Brief Therapy in Colorado. Alongside her private practice, she collaborates with the Psychotherapy Center "Synichisi" and the Center for Special Therapies for Children and Adolescents "Therapaizontas." Additionally, she works with private entities regarding counseling and the administration of vocational guidance tests. During her career, she has collaborated with the ALFA program of K.E.TH.E.A. in Psychoeducational Groups for Adolescents with Parents Dependent on Alcohol or Gambling, with public schools, with the H.I.N.A. in Body and Psychosocial Empowerment Groups for Pre-adolescents and Groups for Pregnant Women, with the Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Disorders Society, and with the Elderly Care Unit "Aktios." Today, she conducts individual or group sessions and organizes experiential seminars aimed at the psychosocial development of the individual and the improvement of their life. Through discussion and non-verbal communication techniques, counselor and client collaborate to achieve understanding, relief, and elimination of symptoms, recognition and healthy expression of thoughts and emotions, and the attainment of the goals each individual sets for themselves. Finally, her work is supported by necessary supervision, and she continuously enhances her knowledge through targeted seminars and specializations.

Tsixlas Fotis is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist with a private practice located in Gkyzi, on Alexandras Avenue. He holds a degree from the Department of Psychology at the University of Crete and a master's degree in Health Psychology from Aston University in the United Kingdom. He has attended the postgraduate seminar in Clinical Psychopathology "Panagiotis Oulis" at the 1st Psychiatric Clinic of the University of Athens. He is a certified Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Psychotherapist, having completed his studies at the Institute of Behavioral Research and Therapy (ΙΕΘΣ). He has worked at the Institute of Preventive, Environmental, and Occupational Medicine Prolepsis, conducting research in the field of health promotion. Additionally, he has served at the Ministry of Education and Religious Affairs as a Psychologist in Centers for Interdisciplinary Evaluation and Counseling, providing counseling services and assessment of learning difficulties. Concurrently, he collaborates with the Panhellenic Association for the Protection, Information & Assistance of Children with Heart Disease "The Heart of the Child," where he volunteers counseling services to parents of children with congenital heart disease. He specializes in anxiety management, interpersonal relationships, mood, and personality disorders. Furthermore, he focuses on supporting and improving the quality of life for individuals with chronic conditions, as well as promoting health through the adoption of healthier behaviors.

Xrysolora Artemis Kai Synergates is a Child Psychologist who maintains a private practice in Syros. She holds a degree from the Open University Milton Keynes in the United Kingdom and has completed postgraduate training in Art Therapy "Behavior Analysis - Therapy through Art," postgraduate training in Play Therapy "Sensory & Messy Play," as well as postgraduate studies in "Child and Youth Studies" at University West in Sweden. In her private practice, she handles a wide range of cases covering the entire spectrum of her specialty, always focusing on providing the best possible service tailored to the individualized needs of each person she treats.

Tyropoulou Lilian is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist and maintains a private practice in Nea Smyrni. She graduated with honors in Psychology from the University of Greenwich, where she was awarded the highest grade in her department and achieved the second-best grade among international students at the university in 2015. Additionally, she holds specialized postgraduate degrees in Cognitive Neuroscience from University College London (UCL) and in Integrative Counselling and Psychotherapy from the University of Derby. During her research experience in London, she was trained in the assessment of psychometric and cognitive tools, as well as neuroimaging techniques. Beyond her university studies, she has received training on "Issues of Sexual Orientation & Gender Identity in Psychotherapy (LGBTQI+)" from psychologist Eva Spinou. As a volunteer, she has collaborated with the Non-Governmental Organization ANODOS, participating in clinical cognitive rehabilitation groups and promoting autonomy alongside the therapeutic team of the day center. Currently, she volunteers at the Polychromo School, which promotes research and education on Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity & Characteristics within the educational environment. Finally, she has attended seminars and conferences in Greece and London related to psychology and neuroscience, and she is a member of the British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy.

Aggelopoulou Aggeliki is a licensed Psychologist maintaining a private practice in Athens in the Hilton area, holding a degree in Psychology from the University of Essex (United Kingdom) and a master's degree in Clinical Psychology (MSc) from London Metropolitan University. She specializes in Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Adult Counseling, and the administration of psychometric tests MMPI-2 and MMPI-3. She continues to advance professionally through specialized training in modern psychotherapy methods such as Virtual Reality Therapy (VRET) and psychological assessment, aiming to provide evidence-based and personalized care. She is a Graduate Member of the British Psychological Society (BPS), a full member of the Hellenic Counseling Society (HCS), and a full member of the European Association for Counselling (EAC).

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.

Arvaniti Konstantina is a Mental Health Counselor - Psychotherapist MSc, Founder and Scientific Director of the "Another point of view" Center in Nea Smyrni. Together with her Scientific Team, they can help you effectively address the challenges you face. Konstantina Arvaniti completed her studies as a Mental Health Counselor and subsequently pursued her Master's degree in Cognitive-Behavioral Psychotherapy and Counseling, in collaboration with a University in England. Additionally, she is a certified Psychotherapist in Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Compassion-Focused Therapy (CFT), and is a final-year trainee in Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). Furthermore, she has specialized in anxiety management and depression treatment and is also certified in Child Psychology. The fundamental principle that governs all therapists at the Psychotherapy & Counseling Center "Another point of view" is that under appropriate conditions, people can achieve remarkable changes in their lives and permanently leave behind whatever troubles them. At their therapeutic center, they work alongside clients to create conditions for a better daily life and a more enjoyable, meaningful existence. Mrs. Arvaniti’s Scientific Team consists of Psychologists-Psychotherapists licensed to practice and certified in Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy and Systemic Psychotherapy. Konstantina Arvaniti and her Scientific Team conduct sessions for managing anxiety, depression, phobias, and panic attacks, as well as addressing issues related to interpersonal relationships and adolescent counseling.

Vryoni Ilektra is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist and maintains a private practice in Athens. She studied Psychology at Panteion University, followed by Child Development in the Psychology Department at the University of Central Lancashire, and completed further training in Developmental Psychopathology at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. She is a Systemic Psychotherapist and provides family psychotherapy sessions. In recent years, she has worked as a Psychologist in Centers for Special Therapies. Additionally, she has extensive experience in anxiety disorders, emotional disorders, as well as parent counseling.

Nikitaki Eui is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist and maintains her private practice in Korydallos. She graduated in Psychology from Panteion University and specialized in Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy at KE.PSY.SY. She handles a wide range of cases, focusing on providing the best possible care tailored to the individual needs of each person, with particular expertise in Anxiety and Mood Disorders, Depression, Anger Management, Panic Attacks - Phobias, as well as Personal Development and Relationship Issues.

Vasiliki Sotiropoulou is a Psychologist and graduate of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. She is a postgraduate student in the Applied Developmental Psychology program at the Hellenic Open University and has received further training in Cognitive Behavioral Psychotherapy at the Center for Applied Therapy and Counseling. Additionally, she has been trained in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Compassion-Focused Therapy (CFT) at the Institute for Behavioral Research and Therapy. She has also been trained in Special Education and Learning Disabilities as well as in Sexual Education for children and adolescents at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, and in the administration, scoring, and interpretation of the WISC-VGR. She has worked in a private child psychiatry practice, at the “Eleni Gouvani” Speech Therapy Center, and has completed internships at the KEAT Kallithea (Special School for the Blind), the 1st Gymnasium of Ilion, and the “Nostos” shelter facility. She has also volunteered with the Life Center and the European Women’s Network. She provides online psychotherapy to adults and adolescents on issues such as anxiety, panic attacks, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), intrusive thoughts, compulsions, perfectionism, insecurity, low self-esteem, relationship difficulties, grief, loss, burnout, and emotion regulation.

Το Mirroring είναι ένας χώρος Ψυχοθεραπείας & Συμβουλευτικής που δημιουργήθηκε στην Κυψέλη, ως σημείο συνεργασίας μιας ομάδας ψυχολόγων με διαφορετικές θεραπευτικές προσεγγίσεις και κλινικές εξειδικεύσεις.

Η θεραπευτική σχέση αποτελεί έναν από τους σημαντικότερους πυλώνες της ψυχοθεραπευτικής διαδικασίας, με την επιλογή του κατάλληλου θεραπευτικού προσώπου να συμβάλλει ουσιαστικά στην πορεία της. Για τον λόγο αυτό, στο Mirroring η διαδικασία ξεκινά με μια πρώτη συνάντηση με την επιστημονικά υπεύθυνη του χώρου, κατά την οποία διερευνώνται το αίτημα, οι ανάγκες και οι προσδοκίες. Με βάση αυτά, προτείνεται το μέλος της ομάδας με την καταλληλότερη θεραπευτική προσέγγιση και κλινική εμπειρία.

Η ομάδα του Mirroring αποτελείται από ψυχολόγους με άδεια ασκήσεως επαγγέλματος και εκπαίδευση στην ψυχοθεραπεία, με ειδικότερη κατάρτιση, μεταξύ άλλων, στις αγχώδεις διαταραχές, τις διαταραχές προσωπικότητας, τις νευροαναπτυξιακές διαταραχές, το πένθος και την απώλεια. Στην ομάδα συνυπάρχουν διαφορετικές ψυχοθεραπευτικές προσεγγίσεις, όπως η Συνθετική Ψυχοθεραπεία, η Συστημική Ψυχοθεραπεία, η Ομαδική Αναλυτική Ψυχοθεραπεία και η Βραχεία Εντατική Δυναμική Ψυχοθεραπεία (ISTDP), ενώ η προσωπική θεραπεία και η συστηματική ατομική εποπτεία αποτελούν μέρος της κλινικής πρακτικής των μελών της.

Μέρος της ομάδας του Mirroring:

Επιστημονικά υπεύθυνη του Mirroring είναι η Τσαρουχά Σοφία, Ψυχολόγος με μεταπτυχιακές σπουδές στη Συνθετική Ψυχοθεραπεία και την Κλινική Ψυχολογία (BSc, MSc). Έχει ολοκληρώσει την εκπαίδευσή της στη Βραχεία Εντατική Δυναμική Ψυχοθεραπεία (ISTDP) και έχει εξειδικευτεί στη Συμβουλευτική Πένθους. Η κλινική της εμπειρία περιλαμβάνει την ψυχοθεραπεία ενηλίκων και εφήβων, καθώς και πολυετή εργασία με παιδιά και εφήβους σε Κέντρα Ειδικών Θεραπειών.

Η Ράνια Νίκα είναι Νευροψυχολόγος (BSc, MSc) και Ψυχοθεραπεύτρια Συστημικής Προσέγγισης, με μεταπτυχιακές σπουδές στις Νευροεπιστήμες της Συμπεριφοράς. Η εκπαίδευση και η ερευνητική της εμπειρία εστιάζουν, μεταξύ άλλων, στις γνωστικές δυσκολίες και τη νευροδιαφορετικότητα. Στο Mirroring αναλαμβάνει ατομική ψυχοθεραπεία, θεραπεία ζεύγους και τον συντονισμό ψυχοθεραπευτικών ομάδων.

Η Φιλία Τσαρουχά είναι Κλινική Ψυχολόγος (BSc, MSc), με μεταπτυχιακές σπουδές στην Εφαρμοσμένη Κλινική και Συμβουλευτική Ψυχολογία, ενώ βρίσκεται σε εκπαίδευση στην Ομαδική Ανάλυση. Διαθέτει κλινική εμπειρία σε δομές ψυχικής υγείας και σε πλαίσια ειδικών θεραπειών και εργάζεται ψυχοθεραπευτικά με ενήλικες και εφήβους άνω των 16 ετών.

Στην ομάδα του Mirroring συμμετέχουν ακόμη ψυχολόγοι με άδεια ασκήσεως επαγγέλματος και εκπαίδευση στην ψυχοθεραπεία. Παράλληλα, παρέχεται η δυνατότητα συνεδριών χαμηλότερου κόστους από ψυχολόγους με άδεια ασκήσεως επαγγέλματος, που βρίσκονται σε εκπαίδευση στην ψυχοθεραπεία σε μεταπτυχιακό επίπεδο και εργάζονται υπό συστηματική εποπτεία.

Υπηρεσίες:

Στο Mirroring παρέχονται:

• Ατομική ψυχοθεραπεία ενηλίκων

• Ατομική ψυχοθεραπεία εφήβων

• Θεραπεία ζεύγους

• Θεραπεία οικογένειας

• Συμβουλευτική γονέων

• Ομαδική ψυχοθεραπεία

• Διαδικτυακές συνεδρίες

*Παρακάτω παρουσιάζονται οι σπουδές, οι εξειδικεύσεις και η επαγγελματική εμπειρία των ψυχολόγων της ομάδας. Δίπλα σε κάθε πληροφορία αναγράφονται τα αρχικά του ψυχολόγου στον οποίο αυτή αντιστοιχεί.

Karagianni Xrysa BSc is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist and maintains a private practice in Chalandri. She holds a degree from the Department of Psychology at Panteion University of Social and Political Sciences and specializes in CBT - Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, following training completed at the Institute of Research and Behavior Therapy. The specialist has gained significant experience working in the Social Service of the Municipality of Nikaia, and since 2014, she has been working as a Psychologist - Psychotherapist at the Alzheimer Society of Athens. In her private practice, she offers a wide range of services, respecting the individual needs of each patient, and also provides her services through online sessions.

Andreadaki Kalliopi is a psychologist – child psychologist, maintaining a private practice in Piraeus and has held a Psychologist Professional License from the Piraeus Prefecture since 2008. She holds a degree from the Department of Psychology at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and has specialized in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy at the Research University Institute of Mental Health E.P.I.PSY of Aiginiteio Hospital. She has successfully completed the two-year training seminar "New Trends in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy" at the Hellenic Society for Behavioral Research and has attended seminars on "Clinical Psychopathology" at Aiginiteio, as well as "Counseling of Children and Families in Serious Illness and Bereavement" from the organization Merimna. Additionally, she has participated in training related to Clinical Psychopathology in children. Moreover, she has completed practical training at the Primary School of the National Foundation for the Deaf, the 1st Primary School for Autistic Children in Piraeus, and the Athena Boarding School. From 2008 to 2010, she worked as a psychologist in the Child Psychiatric Department of Tzaneio General Hospital of Piraeus, while from 2011 to 2019 she was part of the team of the sos 15900 helpline of the General Secretariat for Gender Equality, providing psychological support to women victims of violence. Finally, since 2019, she has been working as a school psychologist in primary schools in Piraeus.

Zerva Stauroula Kai Synergates is a Psychologist - Hypnotherapist with private practices in Marousi and Kalamata. She is a graduate of the Psychology Department of Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, holding a master's degree in Clinical Psychology from American Liberty University, training in Cognitive-Behavioral Psychotherapy and Counseling at the Academy of Psychotherapy & Counseling, and specialization in therapeutic hypnosis, possessing multiple certifications in Clinical Hypnotherapy. She has 18 years of experience conducting individual sessions and group therapy, offering counseling sessions online for clients residing in other parts of Greece and abroad. Furthermore, her team includes trained collaborators specializing in therapeutic hypnosis at both her Marousi and Kalamata offices. Under her supervision and through the tailored therapy programs created by Stauroula based on each client's needs, they conduct individual sessions and couples therapy.

Ana de la Guía is a qualified Clinical Psychologist and Psychotherapist and professional license holder. After completing her five-year studies in Psychology at the University of Jaén, Spain, she continued her studies at the University of Málaga in a pre-doctoral master's degree in Social Research and Intervention. After that, she specialized in a four-year certified program by the European Association for Psychotherapy in Person-centered Psychotherapy at the College of Humanities ICPS in collaboration with the University of Strathclyde (Scotland). Later, she completed a two-year master's degree in Clinical Psychology at the University of Elche, Spain. Ana has also specialized in cognitive behavioral therapy as a Bachelor's and Master's approach and she has completed the first level of EMDR in trauma. In this moment, she has just completed her specialization in sexual therapy from the University of Valencia. As a personal interest, she studies existential psychology, as well as philosophy and anthropology. She is currently taking a training program in Couples Counseling Therapy at KETHESY. During her professional career she has worked in the public and private sectors in Spain and in Greece providing psychotherapy services in different contexts as well as psychosocial intervention in international organizations such as the UN High Commissioner, International Organization for Migration or the Greek Forum of Refugees. In recent years until today, she has been working privately providing individual and group sessions for adults and teenagers, educational programs and workshops as well as personal development retreats.

Η Κωνσταντίνου Αγγελική είναι Ψυχολόγος - Συστημική Ψυχοθεραπεύτρια, με άδεια ασκήσεως επαγγέλματος 3777/24-06-2020 και διατηρεί ιδιωτικό γραφείο στον Κορυδαλλό. Διαθέτει πτυχίο ψυχολογίας από Πάντειο Πανεπιστήμιο Αθηνών και έχει πραγματοποιήσει την κλινική της άσκηση στο Τμήμα Ψυχικής Υγείας Εφήβων και Νέων του ΓΝΑ Γ. Γεννηματάς. Έπειτα παρακολούθησε το τετραετές πρόγραμμα εκπαίδευσης στη Συστημική και Οικογενειακή Θεραπεία, που υλοποιείται από την Εταιρεία Συστημικής Θεραπείας και Παρέμβασης σε άτομα, οικογένειες και ευρύτερα συστήματα "Νικόλαος Παρίτσης" (ΕΣΥΘΕΠΑΣ) και το Κέντρο Διερεύνησης της Βελτίωσης και Θεραπείας Ανθρωπίνων Συστημάτων (ΚΕΔΙΘΑΣ). Είναι πιστοποιημένο μέλος της Ευρωπαϊκής Ένωσης Οικογενειακής Θεραπείας (EFTA). Η συστημική ψυχοθεραπεία προσεγγίζει το άτομο όχι ως μια μεμονωμένη οντότητα, που χρήζει διερεύνησης, αλλά ως μέρος των συστημάτων στα οποία ανήκει, όπως η οικογένεια, το εργασιακό ή το κοινωνικό περιβάλλον. Έχει ολοκληρώσει το ετήσιο μετεκπαιδευτικό σεμινάριο της Κλινικής Ψυχοπαθολογίας «Παναγιώτης Ουλής», που διεξάγεται από το Ερευνητικό Πανεπιστημιακό Ινστιτούτο Ψυχικής Υγείας, Νευροεπιστημών και Ιατρικής Ακριβείας «Κώστας Στεφανής» (ΕΠΙΨΥ), την Α΄ Πανεπιστημιακή Ψυχιατρική Κλινική του Αιγινητείου Νοσοκομείου & την εταιρεία «Προαγωγή της Γνώσης στις Ψυχικές Διαταραχές».  Έχει παρακολουθήσει πληθώρα σεμιναρίων, με σκοπό τη συνεχή επιμόρφωσή της πάνω στο πεδίο της ψυχικής υγείας .

Έχει εργαστεί ως ψυχολόγος σε Μονάδα Ψυχοκοινωνικής Αποκατάστασης Εφήβων και σε Κινητή Μονάδα Παιδιών & Εφήβων, παρέχοντας διεπιστημονική ψυχοκοινωνική υποστήριξη σε ευάλωτους νέους και τις οικογένειές τους. Η επαγγελματική της πορεία περιλαμβάνει, το συντονισμό ψυχοεκπαιδευτικών ομάδων σε Κέντρο Δημιουργικής Απασχόλησης (ΚΔΑΠ) και τη συνεργασία με ψυχοθεραπευτικά κέντρα, αναλαμβάνοντας εφήβους, ενήλικες, ζευγάρια, οικογένειες, καθώς και τη συμβουλευτική γονέων. Στο παρελθόν, έχει προσφέρει εθελοντικό έργο σε φορείς που δραστηριοποιούνται στο πεδίο της ψυχικής ευημερίας ευάλωτων πληθυσμών.

Vasileiadis Ilias is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist and maintains a private practice in Argyroupoli. He holds a degree in Psychology from the European University Cyprus and is licensed to practice as a Psychologist. He completed his internship as a Psycho-educational Counselor at the Medico-Pedagogical Center of G.N.G. Papanikolaou. Additionally, he holds a master's degree in Counseling Psychology from the University of Thessaly. He has specialized in Cognitive Behavioral Psychotherapy as well as Brief Intensive Dynamic Psychotherapy, while concurrently being trained in Sexual Therapy and Sexual Education for children and adolescents. In the past, he has worked as an Educational Psychologist in Public Education and as a Clinical Psychologist at the Institute of Mental and Sexual Health. Furthermore, he is specialized and experienced in personality disorders, sexual disorders, and panic attacks - phobias. Finally, he has participated in scientific conferences with lectures, oral presentations, and posters, and beyond this, he is a member of both the Hellenic and European Counseling Societies.

Pefanis Konstantinos is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist offering both in-person and online sessions. He holds a Bachelor of Science (Hons) degree in Psychology and Counselling from Teesside University and a Master of Science (MSc) in Clinical Psychology and Counselling from the University of Derby. He has specialized in Clinical Psychopathology through the Hellenic Open University and in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Adults from the Society of Cognitive Behavioral Studies (EGLS). Since 2018, he has collaborated with organizations such as the Mavilis Counseling Center, the Child and Adolescent Center "Iliantos," and the Special Therapies Center for Individuals with Disabilities. He has also served as a psychologist and coordinator of activities in the "Connect your city" program. In 2019, he was appointed scientific director at the Elderly and Mobility-Impaired Care Unit "MyThalpi Care and Rehabilitation," and in 2020, he served as scientific director at the Residence of Nea Smyrni "House of Serenity." His voluntary work includes participation in the Social Solidarity and Psychological Support Network "Syn-Yparxi" as well as in the online program "Talk to Me." He is an active member of the scientific working group for the documentation and effectiveness of psychotherapies in Greece (RECBT Greece). He has participated in numerous scientific conferences and seminars covering topics ranging from neuropsychological assessment and psychogastroenterology to sexual education and childhood psychopathology. Additionally, he has attended workshops and training programs from recognized institutions and universities, enhancing his knowledge and therapeutic skills. Combining scientific training, professional experience, and social sensitivity, he provides specialized psychotherapy and psychological support services tailored to the needs of each individual.