Health professionals for Μαθησιακές δυσκολίες in the Northern suburbs of Athens

Bpokou Anastasia is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist and maintains a private practice in Kifisia. She is a graduate of the Department of Psychology at Aristotle University of Thessaloniki. Subsequently, she completed her postgraduate studies (MSc), earning a master's degree in Liaison Psychiatry from the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. As part of her psychotherapeutic training, she participates in the Educational Program in Cognitive Psychotherapies at the Research University Institute of Mental Health (EPIΨY). She has also completed basic training in EMDR Therapy at TACT HELLAS as well as in the administration, interpretation, and scoring of diagnostic tools (WAIS-IV, WISC, SCID II, SCID-5, MMPI II). She has gained experience through her internship in Psychology and Psychotherapy at the Hellenic Institute for Rational Emotive and Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy and collaborates with the Neurodevelopmental Disorders department of the 1st Psychiatric Clinic at Aeginiteio Hospital. Finally, she specializes in Cognitive Behavioral Psychotherapy and clinical psychology.

Manolopoulou Thomi is a Clinical Psychologist - Psychoanalyst and maintains a private practice in Ampelokipoi. She studied Psychology at Aristotle University of Thessaloniki and subsequently pursued postgraduate studies in Clinical Psychology and Psychopathology as well as in "Psychoanalysis and Social Field" at the University of Paris. Additionally, she has trained in Psychoanalysis at the Psychoanalysis School of the Lacanian Field Forums in Paris and is a member of the clinical training committee of the Athens Forum (Psychoanalysis School of the Lacanian Field Forums), serving as a lecturer and seminar facilitator. She has extensive clinical experience, having worked both in Greece and abroad in hospitals, NGOs, and other institutions, such as the Psychiatric Hospital of Prémontré in France (where she holds a position as Clinical Psychologist and seminar facilitator), the Intensive Psychiatric Care Unit of Château-Thierry Prisons, and the Reception Center for Refugees and Asylum Seekers in Thessaloniki. Simultaneously, she provides supervision to trainee Psychoanalysts, Clinical Psychologists, Psychiatrists, and Educators.

Skordara Euaggelia is a Psychologist licensed to practice and maintains her private practice in Marousi. She holds a BSc in Psychology from the University of East London and has completed postgraduate studies with an MA in Applied Educational Psychology from The American College of Greece. She is a trainee in the Counseling Psychotherapy training program at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, the Family Therapy training program at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, and the postgraduate program in Psychodietetics at the Hellenic Dietetic Association. She consistently attends seminars to continuously enrich her knowledge and psychotherapeutic skills. She has worked as a School Psychologist in primary education and in day centers as a Special Therapist in Early Intervention Programs for Autism, and for several years has worked in the educational support of students with learning and behavioral difficulties. In her private practice, she manages a wide range of cases, utilizing her scientific expertise and always focusing on providing the best possible service tailored to the individualized needs of each client she undertakes.

Kalaitzi Myrto is a Psychologist who maintains a private practice in Nea Filothei. She graduated with honors from the Department of Psychology at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, as well as from the Department of Philosophy, Education, and Psychology with a specialization in Psychology at the same university. Subsequently, she pursued postgraduate studies in "Applied Clinical Psychology" at UCLAN University in England and underwent psychodynamic training in the diagnosis and treatment of children, adolescents, and adults at DIKEPSY. She has worked as a Psychologist at KEDASY, in primary schools of the Chalandri municipality, and in a special secondary education school. Additionally, she has been employed at the Psychosocial Unit of the Samos Reception and Identification Center (KYT) of the National Public Health Organization (EODY) and at a center for therapy of children and adolescents. She possesses extensive experience with all age groups (children, adolescents, adults) and vulnerable populations. Finally, she has participated in numerous educational and scientific seminars, conferences, and workshops.

Mpousmpoureli Stefania is a Psychologist - Systemic Psychotherapist, with postgraduate studies in Neuroscience from the University of Sydney. She completed her undergraduate studies in Psychology at the University of Surrey and continues to train in Systemic Psychotherapy at the Multidisciplinary Psychotherapeutic Center "Synghiseis." She has worked as a Research Assistant at the University of Surrey and as a Corporate Wellness Consultant at Travelgems. To date, she volunteers as a Psychologist at milamou.gr and serves as a Psychologist - Retreat Coordinator at the international organization "Enrich Global." In private practice, she provides psychotherapeutic support to adults, adolescents, and couples, focusing on relationships, anxiety, self-awareness, and communication improvement. Her goal is to understand personal and family dynamics within a safe and supportive framework.

Kindercare - Markou Katerina MSc is based in Marousi. Kindercare - Markou Katerina is a Speech Therapist who has been working with children and adolescents with various speech, language, and communication difficulties for the past 10 years. She studied in Greece and the United Kingdom and holds a Bachelor's degree in Speech Therapy (University of Ioannina, 2013) and a Master of Science in Speech Difficulties (University of Sheffield, 2014). Since 2013, she has worked as a clinician in private settings in Athens and Sheffield with children and adolescents with speech, language, fluency, and communication disorders. Having attended and participated in numerous seminars and trainings, she applies her expertise through various intervention methods and therapeutic programs. Simultaneously, as part of her more functional collaboration with children and their parents, she has received certification in infant, child, and adolescent counseling, as well as parent counseling. Additionally, she maintains partnerships with several kindergartens and private schools, assessing students and supporting educational staff in the areas of speech and language. Furthermore, she collaborates with and supervises fellow speech therapists, providing guidance regarding their cases. Finally, she holds a professional license to practice in Greece and is a member of the Panhellenic Association of Speech Therapists (PSL).

Το κέντρο Εξέλιξη Λόγου, Φωνής και Κατάποσης - Πέτρου Σύλα είναι ένα κέντρο εξειδικευμένο σε νευρολογικές παθήσεις για διάγνωση και αποκατάσταση διαταραχών ομιλίας, φωνής και κατάποσης το οποίο εδράζεται στο Χαλάνδρι. Επιστημονική Υπεύθυνη και ιδιοκτήτρια του Κέντρου είναι η Λογοθεραπεύτρια Πέτρου Σύλα. Είναι απόφοιτη του τμήματος Λογοθεραπείας του Α.Τ.Ε.Ι. Πατρών και εξειδικεύτηκε ως φωνοθεραπεύτρια και στις Νευρογενείς Κινητικές Διαταραχές Ομιλίας - Φωνής και Κατάποσης. Επίσης, εκπαιδεύτηκε και πιστοποιήθηκε στην εφαρμογή Νευρομυικής Ηλεκτρικής Διέγερσης (Ν.Μ.Ε.S.), στο Επιφανειακό Ηλεκτρομυογράφημα (S.E.M.G.) και στην Νευρομυική Περίδεση (Neuromuscular Taping) στο Aspire Center of Health and Wellness στην Νέα Υόρκη. Επιπροσθέτως, συμμετείχε στη διεξαγωγή του Dysphagia Summer School στο Ευρωπαϊκό Πανεπιστήμιο Κύπρου στη Λευκωσία, όπου πραγματοποιήθηκε εκπαίδευση Λογοθεραπευτών σε όλα τα τελευταία επιστημονικά νέα θεραπευτικά δεδομένα στον τομέα της Δυσφαγίας, τόσο σε επίπεδο αξιολόγησης όσο και σε επίπεδο θεραπείας. Ακόμα, πιστοποιήθηκε στην εκπόνηση σεμιναρίων και επιμορφώσεων τόσο στην Ελλάδα όσο και στην Κύπρο. Εργάστηκε στο Aspire Center of Health and Wellness στην Νέα Υόρκη και, από το 2012 ως σήμερα, πραγματοποιεί ατομικές και ομαδικές με συναδέλφους λογοθεραπευτές, ενισχύοντας τις γνώσεις τους πάνω σε διάφορες διαταραχές, εκπονώντας σχεδιασμό θεραπευτικού προγράμματος και επιλύοντας συχνές απορίες σχετικά με τα περιστατικά που παρακολουθούν. Επιπλέον, συμμετείχε στην διερμηνεία σεμιναρίων λογοθεραπευτικού περιεχομένου από τα Αγγλικά στα Ελληνικά. Τέλος, είναι μέλος του Συλλόγου επιστημόνων Λογοπαθολόγων - Λογοθεραπευτών Ελλάδος. Η Ζαχαριάδου Μαρίνα είναι επίσης Λογοθεραπεύτρια και εργάζεται στο Κέντρο Εξέλιξη Λόγου, Φωνής και Κατάποσης - Πέτρου Σύλα. Είναι απόφοιτη Λογοθεραπείας του Α.Τ.Ε.Ι Πατρών. Επίσης, παρακολούθησε σεμινάρια πάνω στις νευρογενείς κινητικές διαταραχές, στις διαταραχές φωνής και κατάποσης και στις μαθησιακές δυσκολίες - δυσλεξία και διαταραχές της ροής της ομιλίας. Η Κοντογεωργίου Μαριάνθη είναι επίσης Λογοθεραπεύτρια και εργάζεται στο Κέντρο Εξέλιξη Λόγου, Φωνής και Κατάποσης - Πέτρου Σύλα. Είναι απόφοιτη Λογοθεραπείας του Πανεπιστημίου Ιωαννίνων και εκπαιδεύτηκε σε ενήλικο και παιδιατρικό πληθυσμό πάνω στις νευρολογικές διαταραχές. Την πρακτική της άσκηση την πραγματοποίησε στο «Παιδικό Εργαστήρι Περιστερίου». Επίσης, εργάστηκε ως Λογοθεραπεύτρια σε δημόσιες και ιδιωτικές δομές και εθελοντικά στο «Κέντρο Ψυχικής Υγείας Περιστερίου». Τέλος, παρακολούθησε πληθώρα εκπαιδευτικών σεμιναρίων πάνω στο Neuromuscular Taping for Feeding, Swallowing & Speech Disorders, ο ρόλος του NMES & sEMG στη Διαχείριση της Δυσφαγίας καθ' όλη τη διάρκεια ζωής, δυσαρθρία - απραξία: διαφοροδιάγνωση- αξιολόγηση - θεραπεία, Integrated Voice Therapy - Επίπεδα Α, Β & Γ.

Special Heroes is an organized therapeutic framework for children, adolescents, and families, where comprehensive diagnostic and therapeutic services are provided by specialized professionals of various disciplines. At our center, among other services, Psychological Assessment of the Child-Adolescent's Intellectual Functioning and Personality is offered. Intelligence assessment tests constitute scales that provide significant information across multiple areas of cognitive development, such as general knowledge, abstract reasoning, logical thinking ability, problem-solving skills, auditory and visual memory capacity, social judgment, and cognitive flexibility. The WPPSI-III is administered to children aged 2.6 to 7.3 years. The WISC-V is administered to children aged 6 to 16 years. Personality tests include various methods for the objective evaluation of behavior and personality, which are classified into three main categories: a) observation methods, b) questionnaires, and c) projective tests (Rorschach Inkblot Test), which reveal motives and personality traits that even the individual may be unaware of.

Giannakopoulou Maria is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist providing individual sessions both in-person and online. She has been trained in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). She offers psychotherapeutic support to adults, adolescents, and children, focusing on understanding and modifying dysfunctional thoughts and behaviors related to anxiety, mood, and interpersonal difficulties.

She studied Psychology at the University of Derby and completed her training in Cognitive Behavioral Psychotherapy at the Center for Applied Psychotherapy and Counseling. Additionally, she holds a Master's degree (MSc) in Counseling and Guidance from the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens.

She has worked in private and public mental health institutions, supporting individuals experiencing anxiety, depressive symptoms, relationship difficulties, and self-esteem issues.

Within the therapeutic setting, she emphasizes a collaborative relationship with the client and the clear formulation of goals. Through understanding cognitive and emotional patterns, the aim is to develop more functional ways of thinking and behaving, as well as to enhance psychological resilience. The therapeutic process is individually tailored, taking into account each person's needs, pace, and objectives.

Simultaneously, she regularly participates in supervision and professional development programs, aiming for continuous professional and personal growth.

Anna Gravani is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist and maintains a private practice in Agia Paraskevi. She holds a degree in Psychology from the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and a postgraduate degree in Developmental Psychology from the University of Dundee, United Kingdom. Additionally, she has been trained in Play Therapy at the Psychotherapeutic & Educational Lifelong Learning Center "ERMA," as well as in the Assessment of Child and Adolescent Intelligence using the Greek WISC Intelligence Scale from the Hellenic Society for Psychosocial Health of Children and Adolescents. She completed her internship at the Scientific Association of Adapted Activities "NIKI," the Prevention Center for Substance Abuse & Health Promotion, as well as in Dundee, Scotland. Furthermore, she has been involved in parental counseling and the psychological and educational support of children in centers and facilities such as the Children's Multispace "PRO-PAIDEIA," the Special Education Center "Psycho-Logos," and the Special Education Center "PLAY AND SPEAK." Finally, from 2020 to 2024, she served as the Scientific Director - Supervisor of the team of Psychologists and Special Educators at the Special Education Center "Logocare." In her private practice, she offers a wide range of services, respecting the unique needs of each patient.

Emirza Savvina MSc is a Psychologist - Family Psychotherapist who maintains a private practice in Metamorfosi. She holds a degree from the Psychology Program of the Faculty of Philosophy at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and graduated with honors from the postgraduate program "Health Promotion and Education" at the Medical School of the same University. She has been trained in Cognitive Behavioral Drama (CBD) as well as in Systemic - Family Psychotherapy at the Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Department of the General Hospital of Athens "G. Gennimatas." Additionally, she completed further training in the annual program "Child Psychiatry - Child Psychology" at the University of the Aegean and received training in the Rorschach projective personality test and the Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children (WISC-III). She completed her practical training at the Special Education Workshop "MARGARITA" and at the Substance Abuse Prevention Center of the Municipality of Kifisia OKANA, "PRONOI." Since 2013, she has gained significant professional experience offering her services as a Psychologist in Psychoeducational Centers. She provides support to infertile couples and individuals undergoing in vitro fertilization. Her personal therapy and temperament support the belief that "strength comes through sharing." Finally, Ms. Emirza has attended and continues to attend numerous conferences and seminars aimed at ongoing professional development in her field of expertise and has presented numerous papers.

Danai Lazarou is a Psychologist and an existential - systemic psychotherapist. She studied psychology at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and specialized in Child and Adolescent Psychology, as well as Health Psychology, earning two master's degrees from Leiden University in the Netherlands (MSc in Child and Adolescent Psychology, MSc in Health Psychology). She trained in Systemic Existential therapy by participating in the six-year training program at the Antistixi Institute. Concurrently, she has been trained in the diagnosis and remediation of learning difficulties, having attended numerous seminars and educational programs at the University of the Aegean and the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. Additionally, she specialized in the methodology for remediating students with dyslexia developed by Asimina Mavroeidi and in the illustrative method of Dora Mavrommati. Since 2009, she has collaborated with private centers and mental health organizations, working therapeutically with children, adolescents, adults, and families, while maintaining a private practice since 2020. From 2011 to 2024, she served as a School Psychologist at the Psychiko College Elementary School, with primary responsibilities including counseling parents, educators, and children, implementing prevention programs in classrooms, as well as assessing school readiness and identifying learning or emotional difficulties. In the past, she has collaborated with KEDASY of Athens B', the Athens Naval Hospital as a scientific associate, the Hellenic Center for Mental Hygiene and Research, and the Psychiatric Hospital of Attica. She has participated in research programs, conferences, and seminars, continuously enriching her knowledge.

Karatza Eugenia is a Psychologist and Existential – Systemic Psychotherapist with experience in the treatment of adolescents, adults, and couples, as well as in parent counseling. She maintains a private practice in Pefki. She studied Psychology at the University of Crete and subsequently completed a six-year training in Existential – Systemic Psychotherapy at the ANTISTIXI Psychotherapeutic Institute, under the supervision of Psychiatrists/Child Psychiatrists/Psychotherapists Mr. Dimitris Karagiannis and Ms. Eleni Karagianni. Concurrently, she has specialized in learning disabilities, providing assessment and intervention with scientifically validated tools such as WISC-V, DTLA-3/4, L-a-T-O, and the Mathematical Proficiency Test for children aged 4–16 years. She regularly attends conferences and training seminars related to psychotherapy, relationship dynamics, and contemporary psychological approaches. As a psychotherapist, she holds a profound interest in how each individual relates to themselves and to others, and how through this relationship new paths of development and meaning can be discovered. Her approach is based on the principles of Existential and Systemic Psychotherapy, viewing the individual as a unity extending across the three temporal dimensions of past, present, and future. She believes that through connection, the possibility for deeper understanding, internal coherence, and the creation of new meaning in life emerges. She works with adults, adolescents, couples, and families seeking understanding, balance, and authenticity in their relationships and way of living.

Pantos Dimitris is a Psychologist who maintains a private practice in Nea Erythraia. He holds a degree in Psychology from the University of East London and a postgraduate degree in Clinical Psychology from the University of Central Lancashire. Additionally, he has been trained in Systemic Family Psychotherapy at the Systemic Center for Psychotherapy and Counseling SKEPSYS. In the past, he has worked as a Psychologist at the Genesis Athens Center and at the Multispace for People with Disabilities "Asterion Draseis," while continuing to offer his services online and at Pneuma. In his private practice, as well as online, he provides a wide range of services, respecting the unique needs of each patient.

Alexandra Xatzistaurou is a Psychologist working at the Aeromedical Centre of the Air Force General Hospital, while also maintaining her private practice "My Family Nest" in Chalandri, where she provides psychotherapeutic services to children and adults. She holds a professional license to practice Psychology. She has a degree in psychology (B.Sc. in Psychology, University of Central Lancashire, UK) as well as a postgraduate degree in Counseling Psychology (M.Sc. in Person-Centered Counselling, University of Strathclyde, UK). Additionally, she completed her studies in music, obtaining a degree in violin, and is a graduate of the three-year Master’s Educational Program in Music Therapy, conducted in collaboration with the Thessaloniki Music Therapy Centre, the Thessaloniki Music College, and New York University (USA). Furthermore, she is certified in the use and interpretation of the MMPI-2 personality psychometric test (Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory®-2). She has teaching experience in undergraduate and postgraduate programs at British universities as well as experience in the design and implementation of corporate staff training. She also has teaching experience in conservatories in Thessaloniki, as well as at the Music Schools of Drama and Karditsa. She has clinical music therapy experience with children with autism, Down syndrome, emotional difficulties, learning disabilities, and behavioral disorders. She provides counseling to parents on issues related to education, emotional empowerment, and the development of social skills in children and adolescents. Additionally, she works with adults individually and in groups on Personal Development, integrating Expressive Arts into the psychotherapeutic process. Finally, she is a collaborator with Attachment Parenting Hellas and a member of the Professional Association of Art Therapists (ESTheT).