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Goktsi Asimenia is a Psychologist - Systemic Psychotherapist licensed to practice, maintaining a private practice in Larissa where she provides psychotherapy and counseling services to adults, adolescents, and families. She is a graduate of the Department of Psychology at Aristotle University of Thessaloniki and has trained in Systemic Psychotherapy and Counseling at the Center for Systemic Study and Therapy of Thessaloniki. Throughout her professional career, she has worked in Primary and Secondary Education School Units, in Humanitarian-Non-Governmental Organizations, and in the addiction treatment sector, while during her clinical practice she has worked in mental health facilities. Responding to the complex psychosocial demands of individuals, she has gained experience in issues related to depression, anxiety, panic attacks, parenting, as well as matters connected to adolescence, trauma, loss, and more.

Η Καββαδά Αριστέα είναι Ψυχολόγος - Ψυχοθεραπεύτρια και διατηρεί ιδιωτικό γραφείο στον Κορυδαλλό. Είναι απόφοιτη του Τμήματος Ψυχολογίας του University of East London και κατέχει τετραετή κλινική και θεωρητική εκπαίδευση στη Συνθετική Ψυχοθεραπεία, μέσω του Τεχνοβλαστού του Πανεπιστημίου Κρήτης. Έχει συνεργαστεί με το Πολυκέντρο Ψυχιατρικής, Ψυχοθεραπείας και Νευροανάδρασης "Σύγχρονα Αμφιαράεια", αποκτώντας εμπειρία στην υποστήριξη και θεραπευτική προσέγγιση ενηλίκων. Παράλληλα, πραγματοποίησε την πρακτική της άσκηση στο ΚΔΑΠ "Επιλογή", ενισχύοντας την κλινική και συμβουλευτική της κατάρτιση. Επίσης, παρέχει συνεδρίες ψυχοθεραπείας και συμβουλευτικής από το 2022. Παρακολουθεί συστηματικά εποπτεία στο πλαίσιο της επαγγελματικής και επιστημονικής της εξέλιξης και έχει συμμετάσχει σε πληθώρα σεμιναρίων και εκπαιδευτικών προγραμμάτων που αφορούν την ψυχική υγεία, την ψυχοθεραπεία και τη δικανική ψυχολογία.

Plakida Katerina BSc, MSc is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist who maintains a private practice in Vyronas. She is a graduate of the Department of Psychology at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and holds a master's degree titled: "Addiction Treatment - Addictology" from the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. Additionally, she is specialized in Cognitive and Behavioral Psychotherapy, having trained at the Center for Applied Psychotherapy and Counseling. She possesses significant clinical experience in both public and private institutions.

Sakaloglou Nikos is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist and maintains private practices in Keratsini and Ilisia. He studied Psychology (BA in Psychology) at the European University Cyprus and completed the four-year clinical training program in Psychotherapy at the Institute of Training and Research in Systemic Psychotherapy "Logos Psychis". He holds a professional license to practice as a Psychologist and is a regular member of the Hellenic Psychological Society. He has collaborated with various mental health structures, both private and public. In recent years, he has been working privately as a psychologist – psychotherapist, providing services to adults, couples, families, and therapeutic groups.

Η Αθανασίου Μαρία είναι Ψυχίατρος και διατηρεί ιδιωτικό ιατρείο στην Αλεξανδρούπολη και στην Ορεστιάδα. Είναι απόφοιτος του Ιατρικού Πανεπιστημίου Φιλιππούπολης. Ολοκλήρωσε την ειδικότητα της Ψυχιατρικής στην Πανεπιστημιακή Ψυχιατρική Κλινική Αλεξανδρούπολης του Πανεπιστημιακού Γενικού Νοσοκομείου Έβρο και το Δεκέμβριο του 2017 έλαβε τίτλο ειδικότητας. Επέκτεινε το γνωστικό της ενδιαφέρον με μετεκπαίδευση, στη Θεραπεία με τη διαμεσολάβηση των ζώων (Animal Assisted Therapy), στο Γαλλικό Ινστιτούτο Ζωοθεραπείας, με υπεύθυνο τον François Beiger. Η κλινική της εμπειρία, κατά τη διάρκεια άσκησης της ειδικότητας, και η συσχέτιση της με το πεδίο της Κοινωνικής Ψυχιατρικής αλλά και τις αρχές που αυτή πρεσβεύει, της έχει προσδώσει τη δυνατότητα να ασκεί το ψυχιατρικό της καθήκον, βασιζόμενο στην αξία του θεραπευτικού συνεχούς και της ουσιαστικής επανένταξης του πολίτη στην κοινωνία και στα δρώμενα αυτής. Η επιπλέον συσχέτιση της με το Μεταπτυχιακό Δίπλωμα Σπουδών "Κοινωνικής Ψυχιατρικής" της προσέδωσε τα εφόδια εκείνα που απαιτούνται στην κατανόηση της πλήρους ψυχοκοινωνικής υποστήριξης καθώς και στις βασικές αρχές της Κοινωνικής Ψυχιατρικής. Η διαρκής ενασχόληση της με ερευνητικά πεδία, η εκπαίδευση που λαμβάνει διαρκώς με πρόσφατη την ψυχοθεραπεία με τη διαμεσολάβηση ζώων αλλά και η μετεκπαίδευση της στην κλινική Ψυχοφαρμακολογία της ΕΨΕ, στοχεύει στην ολοκληρωμένη ψυχιατρική φροντίδα του ασθενούς που συνδυάζει την ψυχοκοινωνική υποστήριξη. Διαθέτει πληθώρα προφορικών, γραπτών ανακοινώσεων και δημοσιεύσεων και συμμετοχών σε εγχώρια και μη συνέδρια, σε εκπαιδευτικές ημερίδες που αφορούν τόσο τη θεραπεία με τη Διαμεσολάβηση Ζώων όσο και θέματα αλληλεπίδρασης Ανθρώπων / Ζώων, Συνακόλουθα, τον Οκτώβριο του 2018, επιλέχθηκε να αντιπροσωπεύσει την Ελλάδα ανάμεσα σε 13 χώρες, στο Διεθνές συνέδριο Επιχειρηματικότητας και Ηγεσίας Νέων Ψυχίατρων "Leadership and Professional skills Course" που διοργανώθηκε υπό την αιγίδα του Δικτύου Νέων Ψυχιάτρων και Επαγγελματιών Ψυχικής Υγείας Ελλάδας. Τέλος, στο ιδιωτικό της ιατρείο ασχολείται με όλο το φάσμα των ψυχικών διαταραχών, ολιστικά - ψυχοθεραπευτικά και ψυχοβιολογικά, με ιδιαίτερο ψυχοθεραπευτικό ενδιαφέρον την, εν εξελίξει, μετεκπαίδευση της στην Ψυχοθεραπεία με τη Διαμεσολάβηση Ζώων Θεραπείας, όπου ειδικά εκπαιδευμένα ζώα (ειδικότερα σκυλιά) χρησιμοποιούνται ως διαμεσολαβητές στην ψυχοθεραπεία που ασκεί ειδικά πιστοποιημένος επαγγελματίας Ψυχικής Υγείας, με στόχο την αντιμετώπιση Ψυχικών Διαταραχών.

Varvara Karpouzou is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist and maintains her private practice in Kifisia. She holds a degree in Psychology from the University of East London and has completed postgraduate studies in Clinical Psychology at the University of East London as well as in Child Psychology at the University of Central Lancashire. She specialized in Systemic-Family Psychotherapy at the Laboratory for the Investigation of Human Relations, which is based on the Synthetic Model of Systemic Therapy, as well as in the Diagnosis and Psychotherapy of Children through the SANE (System attachment Narrative Encephalon) perspective, an enriched model of systemic psychotherapy that integrates elements from attachment theory, the narrative approach, and neuroscience findings into therapeutic practice. She was trained in Sue Johnson's model, Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy (EFT), is a certified couples therapist, and an official member of the EFT Greek Network and the ICEEFT (International Center for Excellence in EFT). Her scientific interest in psychological trauma led her to train in the psychotherapeutic method EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) for addressing emotional distress and symptoms arising from adverse life experiences or events. The Psychologist collaborates with EPIPSY, specifically with the Day Hospital. It is worth noting that, perceiving science as a dynamic process in constant evolution and wishing to be part of this process, she participates in numerous seminars and conferences both in Greece and abroad. In her private practice, she addresses a wide range of cases, combining her scientific rigor with the experience gained from over 25 years of professional activity. She is an official member of the British Psychological Society (MBPsS), the EFT Greek Network, and the Hellenic Society of Systemic Therapy (ELESYTH).

Argyrakopoulou Katerina is a Psychologist practicing privately on Alexandras Avenue. She is a graduate of Panteion University, Social and Political Sciences, holding a professional license to practice. She has completed a four-year training program in systemic and family psychotherapy, and over the past year, she has been training in couples therapy. Committed to continuous knowledge and development as a therapist, she regularly attends seminars and educational programs across various psychotherapeutic approaches. She has worked as a psychologist at the National Public Health Organization (EODY) in a Refugee Structure in Malakasa, providing counseling and psychotherapy services to adults, crisis management, as well as conducting informational and psychoeducational groups. Additionally, she has volunteered her services as a psychologist at KETHEA in the Intervention Program and at Praksis, focusing on street work for raising awareness and providing education to vulnerable groups regarding HIV. Her areas of specialization include anxiety management (generalized anxiety, panic attacks, phobias, etc.), anger management, grief and loss, relationship and self-awareness issues, couples counseling and therapy, as well as trauma-related topics. For her, psychotherapy is a journey through the pathways of our soul, with the therapist acting as a companion throughout the process. Finally, the values that guide her practice are respect, trust, and unconditional acceptance.

At the Psyxopleusi Psychotherapy Center, we understand how challenging it is to live under the burden of psychological distress. When anxiety, sadness, panic attacks, or relationship conflicts dominate, everyday life can feel unbearable, and the sense of self becomes clouded.

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Through Psychotherapy, we explore together the roots of your problems, the behavioral patterns that confine you, and the relationships that shape your perception of yourself and the world around you. Whether you are facing personal crises, mood disorders, loss of meaning, or difficulties in communicating with others, our goal is to help you understand what you are experiencing and discover new ways to move forward with balance and strength.

Psyxopleusi Sygxrono Kentro Psyxotherapeias - Dritsoulas Ioannis, Clinical Psychologist - Psychotherapist, Sexologist with a professional license, along with a team of specialized collaborators, offers a modern and comprehensive psychotherapy framework. The psyche is a complex world deserving of care and understanding. If you feel lost, if life seems like a heavy burden, or if you struggle to connect with yourself and others, here you will find the support you need to move forward. Together, we will build a solid foundation where you can stand and claim the mental peace and quality of life you deserve.

Droumpoulas Theodoridis Nikolaos is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist MA, holder of a Psychology degree from the University of Sheffield. He obtained his Master's degree in Counseling Psychology from the same university. He has specialized in Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT) at the Center for Applied Psychotherapy and Counseling, and has also received additional training in Compassion-Focused Therapy (CFT) at the Greek Center for Compassion-Focused Therapy. He has worked as a Psychologist in unaccompanied minor facilities and has volunteered as a Psychotherapist for the Psychogeriatric Society "Nestor." Additionally, he has completed supervised clinical internships at the Counseling Center of the International Department of the University of Sheffield, at the Center for Applied Psychotherapy and Counseling, and at the Third Psychiatric Clinic of AHEPA Hospital. Furthermore, he fulfilled his military service as a Psychologist at the Military Hospital 212 KIHNE. Since 2015, he has been conducting individual Psychotherapy and Counseling sessions, providing specialized services to adults facing difficulties related to anxiety, depression, grief, anger, interpersonal relationship issues, self-esteem, need recognition, and boundary setting. Finally, he has participated in numerous specialized seminars and trainings, aiming at continuous professional and personal development, within the framework of a commitment to good and ethical practice.

Zigka Katerina is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist and maintains her private practice in Cholargos. She holds a degree in Psychology from the University of Hull, UK, and a Master's degree in Occupational and Organizational Psychology from the same university. She has completed a 5-year training in Somatic Psychotherapy using the Biosynthesis method. After 10 years of working in the business sector focusing on human resource development, she decided to concurrently practice privately, oriented towards psychological support and personal development. She works by helping individuals achieve a harmonious experience with their will and capabilities, while simultaneously evolving optimally by charting an increasingly conscious path within any system to which they belong. At the same time, she continues her collaboration with employers, contributing to the optimal mental health of their employees by providing assistance during moments of personal or professional crisis. Lastly, it would be remiss not to mention her particular interest in cases of psychosomatic symptoms as well as interpersonal relationships.

Elisavet Diakatou BSc, MSc is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist with a private practice in Ilisia, Athens. She holds a degree in Psychology from the Department of Social Sciences at the University of Greenwich, UK, and a master's degree in Developmental Psychology from Lancaster University, UK. The therapeutic approach adopted by the specialist is Systemic Psychotherapy, with particular expertise in individual psychotherapy, family therapy, group therapy, empowerment of LGBTQI+ individuals, parent and child counseling, and child and adolescent mental health. Finally, Ms. Diakatou is a member of the Hellenic Society of Systemic Family, Individual, and Group Therapy (ELESYTH).

Barla Christina is a Psychologist, licensed to practice, and maintains a private practice in Glyfada. She completed her studies in Psychology at the University of East London and subsequently completed her Master's degree in Clinical and Community Psychology at the same university. She was trained in the Cognitive Behavioral Therapy model and worked at the Attica Psychiatric Hospital "Dromokaiteio."

Antonis Mougias is a Psychiatrist, PhD holder from the University of Ioannina, and maintains a private practice in Kolonaki. He has been trained in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Family Therapy of Psychosis. For years, he has been monitoring and treating individuals with obsessive-compulsive disorder, anxiety, depression, and other psychological issues. Additionally, he is the Scientific Director of the Memory Center of the Psychogeriatric Society "Nestor" and has served as the Scientific Director of the Alzheimer Center of the same society for 7 years. As the Scientific Director of the Psychogeriatric Society "Nestor," he has developed and is responsible for numerous interventions aimed at patients with dementia and their caregivers. He is a member of the Board of Directors of the Hellenic Society of Gerontology and Geriatrics. He also prescribes medications and issues psychiatric condition certificates. Finally, the doctor has extensive clinical experience, as well as numerous scientific publications.

Η Λυραράκη Ελευθερία είναι Ψυχολόγος - Σύμβουλος Ψυγικής Υγείας και διατηρεί ιδιωτικό γραφείο στη Γλυφάδα. Έλαβε το πτυχίο της από το τμήμα Ψυχολογίας του δημοσίου Πανεπιστήμιου του Στρασβούργου και έχει εξειδικευτεί στη Συνθετική Προσέγγιση. Έχει λάβει επιπλέον εκπαιδεύσεις στη θεραπεία ζεύγους, στη διαχείριση απώλειας και πένθους και τις ψυχοσεξουαλικές διαταραχές (ασκώντας την πρακτική της στο Ινστιτούτο Ψυχικής και Σεξουαλικής Υγείας κατά την περίοδο 18/03/22 έως 21/04/2022). Ακόμη, διαθέτει δίπλωμα Συμβούλου Ψυχικής Υγείας από το Athens Synthesis Centre, αναγνωρισμένο από το διεθνώς γνωστό οργανισμό συμβουλευτικής και ψυχοθεραπείας COSCA (Counseling & Psychotherapy in Scotland) και της έχει απονεμηθεί το «COSCA Counselling Skills Certificate», αναγνωρισμένο από το Napier University of Edinburgh. Έχει παρακολουθήσει πλήθος εκπαιδευτικών σεμιναρίων αναφορικά με τη Θεραπεία Τέχνης, την αντιμετώπιση των εξαρτήσεων, τη συναλλακτική ανάλυση, την Ψυχοπαθολογία, τη βραχεία συνθετική θεραπεία ζεύγους, τις ψυχοσεξουαλικές διαταραχές και τη θεραπεία απώλειας και πένθους στο Athens Synthesis Center. Επιπλέον, έχει παρακολουθήσει το εκπαιδευτικό σεμινάριο στη Συγκινησιακά Εστιασμένη Θεραπεία (Emotionally Focused Therapy-EFT), το ετήσιο πρόγραμμα μεταπτυχιακής εκπαίδευσης στη Gestalt στο Athens Synthesis Center και το εκπαιδευτικό Πρόγραμμα «Αξιολογική Ψυχοσωματική Συμβουλευτική» στο Κέντρο Επιμόρφωσης και Διά Βίου Μάθησης του Εθνικού και Καποδιστριακού Πανεπιστημίου Αθηνών. Διαθέτει πολυετή εμπειρία έχοντας ασχοληθεί με ζευγάρια με σκοπό την από κοινού εξεύρεση λύσεων ιδανικής συνύπαρξης, με γονείς για την αντιμετώπιση των προκλήσεων της εποχής μας απέναντι στα παιδιά και τους εφήβους, για την αντιμετώπιση της σύγχρονης μάστιγας του άγχους στην προσωπική και την επαγγελματική ζωή. Εφαρμόζει ένα συνθετικό μοντέλο θεραπείας με αποδοχή και σεβασμό στις ανάγκες και στις ιδιαιτερότητες του κάθε ατόμου. Επικεντρώνεται στην αποτελεσματική θεραπεία της κατάθλιψης, του άγχους, της αϋπνίας, του στρες, της αυτοεκτίμησης, σε θέματα διαχείρισης και αποδοχής της ομοφυλοφιλίας. Τέλος, εργάστηκε σε ιδιωτική εταιρεία ως Ψυχολόγος. Η διαχείριση σχέσεων, η αντιμετώπιση απαιτήσεων και παραπόνων αλλά και η ευημερία των εργαζομένων ήταν μερικά από τα καθήκοντά της.

Fakiri Sevasti is a Psychologist - Systemic Psychotherapist with a private practice in Kifisia. She holds a recognized degree in psychology and has completed her postgraduate studies in London in the field of child psychology at the Institute of Education, University of London. Her dissertation, which was part of a European research project, focused on self-destructive tendencies during adolescence and the influence of the family system on their manifestation. She specialized in the systemic approach to individuals, couples, and families at the Human Relations Research Laboratory, earning the title of Systemic Psychotherapist. Concurrently, she specialized at the 1st Psychiatric Clinic of Athens in collaboration with the Research University of Athens and the Hellenic Society for Behavioral Research, focusing on behavioral therapy and enriching her therapeutic techniques for families with psychotic members. Currently, she is undergoing clinical specialization training in couple therapy at the Institute of Education and Research in Systemic Therapy "Logo Psychis." Finally, she has attended and participated in conferences as a speaker and coordinator and has developed written work for the medical website iatro.gr, as well as for journals concerning mental health.

Nikolaos Gkoumas BSc, MA is a Counseling Psychologist with a private practice in Thessaloniki. He holds a degree in Psychology from the University of Sheffield, UK, and a master’s degree in Counseling Psychology from York University. He completed a two-year internship at the City Counseling Center, accumulating 230 hours of supervised clinical sessions. In his private practice, he provides therapy for issues related to depression, anxiety, anger, family relationships, personal relationships, eating disorders, loneliness, substance abuse, interpersonal relationships, and self-esteem. He offers assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of psychological problems, and conducts seminars for agencies, organizations, and companies.

Makrina Theodorou is a Psychologist (License No.: 1900-1/8/2018) with a private practice located in Ambelokipi. She studied Psychology at Panteion University and completed postgraduate studies at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens in Health Promotion and Education. She has been trained in Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy through the Cognitive Psychotherapy training program of EPIPSY in collaboration with Aeginiteio Hospital, 1st Psychiatric Clinic. Additionally, in recent years, she has been training in Systemic Psychotherapy at the Athens Center for the Study of the Human (AKMA). Her professional experience as a Psychologist includes work in psychiatric units of general hospitals, community mental health centers, and specialized treatment centers. Currently, she is employed by a multinational company as an Occupational Psychologist, providing counseling and psychological support to employees, while also privately treating adolescents and adults through face-to-face and online sessions.

Zourmpakis Tzon Kai Synergates is a Psychologist who maintains a private practice in Rethymno. He holds a degree in Psychology from Aristotle University of Thessaloniki and a postgraduate degree in Psycholinguistics. He is a certified psychologist by the Greek state, an established hypnotherapist, and a Master Hypnotist. He is a regular member of the Hellenic Psychological Society, a senior member of the Accredited Counsellors, Coaches, Psychotherapists and Hypnotherapists Association, as well as a member of the International Institute of Complementary Therapists. Through his work, he places special emphasis on resolving deeply rooted emotional beliefs and behaviors. He also focuses on the treatment and management of chronic pain, applying Cognitive Behavioral Therapy practices combined with Regression Hypnotherapy and Counseling. Additionally, he teaches meditation and Tai Chi practices, as well as guidance on the application of mindfulness in daily life. These practices serve as tools both for those already on a journey of spiritual exploration and for those seeking simple and practical tools to improve their everyday life. The Psychologist, deeply valuing the importance of the therapeutic relationship, establishes relationships of trust and collaboration with his clients. Thanks to his extensive experience, he is able to provide a safe, non-judgmental environment where individuals can feel accepted, heard, and supported.