Health professionals with experience in Διαχείριση πένθους

Stathaki Aleksia Kai Synergates is a Psychologist - Child Psychologist maintaining private practice offices in Thessaloniki. She completed her studies at the Department of Psychology of Aristotle University of Thessaloniki. She has collaborated with the Center for Abused Women/E.K.A.PSY, the Support Association for Psoriatic Patients "KALYPSO," and the Psychiatric Clinic of the University General Hospital of Thessaloniki AHEPA, both clinically and in research. Always up to date with scientific developments through conferences, workshops, and seminars, she directs and writes for the website PSYCHOLOGUEIA, and has published her first book entitled: Child and Nutrition. Furthermore, she specializes in depression, parental counseling, and anxiety and mood disorders.

Dr. Eleni Vazakidou, PhD, MSc, is a Psychologist – Psychotherapist and maintains a private practice (center located near the Church of Agios Dimitrios) in Thessaloniki. She holds a degree in Psychology from Aristotle University of Thessaloniki and a specialization in Systemic Psychotherapy and Counseling from the Center for Systemic Therapy and Counseling (Κε.Σ.Με.Θ). Additionally, she holds a Doctorate (PhD) in Criminology with a full scholarship and a Master's degree in Clinical Criminology from the University of Leicester, as well as a Law degree from Aristotle University of Thessaloniki. She possesses extensive academic experience, having lectured at the Department of Criminology at the University of Leicester and at the Department of Psychology at the European Campus of York, City College in Thessaloniki. Finally, in her private practice, the specialist provides support to adults, couples, and families through a systemic, comprehensive, and scientifically substantiated therapeutic approach.

Afxentiou Spyros is a Psychologist and has a private office in Exarchia. He studied Psychology at the European University of Cyprus and holds two master's degrees. Specifically, in Synthetic Psychotherapy at the European University EurAka Switzerland and in Counselling Psychology from the London Metropolitan University. Finally, he has been trained in systems therapy and holds a diploma of training in mental health counselling.

Νόρα Χοροζιάν, BSc Ψυχολογίας ΕΚΠΑ, CBT Therapist

Εξειδίκευση στις Αγχώδεις Διαταραχές, τις Κρίσεις πανικού και τη Γνωσιακή Συμπεριφορική Ψυχοθεραπεία ενηλίκων

Η Νόρα Χοροζιάν είναι Ψυχολόγος – CBT Ψυχοθεραπεύτρια (Άδεια Ασκήσεως Επαγγέλματος 122/09-01-2019), απόφοιτη του Τμήματος Ψυχολογίας του Εθνικού και Καποδιστριακού Πανεπιστημίου Αθηνών (ΕΚΠΑ)

Έχει εκπαιδευτεί στη Γνωσιακή Συμπεριφορική Ψυχοθεραπεία στο Κέντρο Εφαρμοσμένης Ψυχοθεραπείας και Συμβουλευτικής, με παράλληλη κλινική πρακτική στην Ψυχογηριατρική Εταιρεία «Ο Νέστωρ».

Έχει επιπλέον εξειδίκευση σε CBT τεχνικές για Άγχος, Κρίσεις πανικού και OCD από την Εταιρεία Γνωσιακών και Συμπεριφορικών Σπουδών στην Αθήνα

Έχει περαιτέρω εκπαιδευτεί στην Emotion Focused Therapy (EFT – Level 1) και στην ενσωμάτωση τεχνικών Mindfulness στην ατομική CBT απο το Hellenic Institute of Emotion Focused Therapy (HiEFT).

Η κλινική της κατάρτιση περιλαμβάνει εξειδίκευση στη ΔΕΠΥ και τη νευροδιαφορετικότητα στην ενήλικη ζωή, με έμφαση στη λειτουργική αποκατάσταση της καθημερινής οργάνωσης, της συγκέντρωσης και της συναισθηματικής σταθερότητας.

Επιπλέον, έχει επιμορφωθεί στην Εφηβική Ιατρική της Ιατρικής Σχολής Αθηνών, ενισχύοντας τη διεπιστημονική της κατανόηση αναπτυξιακών και ψυχοκοινωνικών παραγόντων που επηρεάζουν την ψυχική υγεία.

Το θεραπευτικό της έργο εστιάζει ιδιαίτερα σε:

Αγχώδεις Διαταραχές και κρίσεις πανικού

Εφαρμόζει εξειδικευμένες CBT παρεμβάσεις για την κατανόηση και διαχείριση του φαύλου κύκλου άγχους–σωματικών συμπτωμάτων–φόβου, αξιοποιώντας γνωσιακή αναδόμηση, συμπεριφορικά πειράματα, σταδιακή έκθεση και evidence-based τεχνικές για panic disorder.

Ιδεοψυχαναγκαστική διαταραχή (OCD)

Μέσα από CBT παρεμβάσεις και τεχνικές έκθεσης και παρεμπόδισης αντίδρασης (ERP), με στόχο τη μείωση ψυχαναγκαστικών μοτίβων και της αγχώδους επιβάρυνσης.

Χρόνιο στρες, burnout και υπερανάλυση (overthinking)

Με στοχευμένες γνωσιακές και συμπεριφορικές τεχνικές για αποφόρτιση, διαχείριση γνωσιακής υπερδιέγερσης και ανάπτυξη ανθεκτικότητας.

Αυτοεκτίμηση, διαπροσωπικές δυσκολίες και συναισθηματική ρύθμιση

Μέσα από επεξεργασία δυσλειτουργικών πεποιθήσεων, μοτίβων σχέσεων και ανάπτυξη πιο λειτουργικών τρόπων σύνδεσης με τον εαυτό και τους άλλους.

ΔΕΠΥ ενηλίκων και νευροδιαφορετικότητα

Με εξειδικευμένες CBT στρατηγικές για οργάνωση, αναβλητικότητα, συναισθηματική δυσρυθμία και βελτίωση καθημερινής λειτουργικότητας.

Έχει αποκτήσει κλινική εμπειρία μέσα από συνεργασίες με σημαντικούς φορείς ψυχικής υγείας και κοινωνικής φροντίδας, όπως η Ψυχογηριατρική Εταιρεία «Ο Νέστωρ», οι Γιατροί του Κόσμου Ελλάδος και το Ελληνικό Δίκτυο Γυναικών Ευρώπης

• Στο ιδιωτικό της γραφείο παρέχει ατομική ψυχοθεραπεία ενηλίκων σε ένα ασφαλές, συνεργατικό και εμπιστευτικό πλαίσιο, με στόχο ουσιαστική ενδυνάμωση και βιώσιμη αλλαγή.

Nomikou Maria is a Psychologist-Psychotherapist based in Thessaloniki. She studied Psychology at the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki and completed postgraduate studies in the field of Cognitive Psychology (MSc in Cognitive Psychology and Applications, AUTH). As a Psychotherapist, she has received training in various forms of psychotherapy. She has undergone extensive training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and is a certified member of the EACBT. Additionally, she trained in Bioenergetic Psychotherapy - Clinical Hypnosis and is currently a trainee in Schema Therapy. Furthermore, she has specialized in the administration of the MMPI-2 (Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory) through ISON Psychometrica and has attended numerous professional development seminars. Psychotherapeutically, she works with adults, families, couples, and adolescents in face-to-face sessions or via Skype. Her clinical experience was acquired through employment and volunteer roles in mental health facilities in both the public and private sectors, with additional specialization in dementia and developmental disorders, providing psychological support to children, the elderly, and their family networks.

Kaouki Panagiota is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist practicing privately in Kolonaki. She holds a degree in Psychology from the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens (NKUA). She has been trained in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) at Aiginiteio Hospital in Athens. Her commitment is to create a safe and supportive environment for clients to process their experiences and work towards personal growth and well-being. As a Cognitive Behavioral Psychotherapist (CBT), she utilizes techniques to address a range of issues including anxiety, depression, obsessive-compulsive disorder, specific phobias, eating disorders, sexual disorders, interpersonal relationship issues, grief management, self-esteem enhancement, among others. She is also dedicated to empowering clients to identify and challenge negative thought patterns, develop coping skills, and achieve their goals. Additionally, she provides psychological support and counseling to parents, aiming at the continuous improvement of quality of life and management of intrafamilial issues. Finally, as part of her ongoing professional development, she attends seminars and conferences in the field.

Polonyfi Athanasia maintains a practice in Rethymno, Crete, offering comprehensive mental health and counseling services with integrity and understanding. She was born in Marousi, Attica, and raised in Messolonghi. She was admitted to the Faculty of Pharmacy in Athens through the national entrance examinations and completed her internship in the Parenteral Nutrition Department at the University Children's Hospital "Agia Sofia." With extensive experience and excellent scientific training, she provides her services in Rethymno, Crete, assisting individuals in addressing potential emotional disorders and interpersonal relationship issues with utmost professionalism and sincerity. She holds a professional practice license under number 237467. Furthermore, she has been accepted into the Continuing Education program in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy offered by the Lifelong Learning Center of the University of Crete, aiming to achieve even more comprehensive training and continuously improve the quality of her services.

Ioanna Kapiri, MSc is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist, a graduate of the Department of Psychology at NKUA with a professional license, and specialization in Cognitive-Behavioral Psychotherapy. She is concurrently pursuing postgraduate studies in "Child and Adolescent Mental Health" at the European University Cyprus. She has clinical experience gained from her internship at the Vyron Community Mental Health Center (1st Psychiatric Clinic of NKUA), the Center for Applied Psychotherapy and Counseling, as well as at the University General Hospital of Patras. She has collaborated with the University of Piraeus and the Municipality of Ilioupoli, and participates in research programs at Aeginiteio Hospital. She offers individual online sessions to adolescents and adults, providing support on issues such as anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, traumatic experiences, and generally improving mental resilience. Additionally, she is actively engaged in voluntary work in the field of mental health, enhancing care for vulnerable groups. With kindness, scientific expertise, and ongoing professional development, her goal is to create a safe and supportive environment for the client, facilitating their personal growth and well-being.