Health professionals for Obsessive–compulsive disorder-OCD

Miliordou Kristi MBA, MSc, MBPsS is a Psychologist, Psychotherapist - Sports Psychologist - Psychotherapy for Adolescents and Adults and maintains a private practice in Marousi. She is a Psychology graduate of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens with further training in Cognitive-Behavioral Psychotherapy at Aiginiteio Hospital and in Health Psychology, holds a Certificate in Psychology for High Performance Sports, and a Professional Diploma in Neurobiology and Psychology in Team Sports from Barca Innovation Hub, Universitas. Additionally, she has specialized in Health Unit Management, Sports Management, and Marketing. Currently, she works as an independent professional psychologist at her office in Marousi, as a Sports Psychologist at the Olympiacos BC Academy, and as an external collaborator-psychologist for employees through the company Hellas EAP. Furthermore, she participates in conferences related to Mental Health and has created the asynchronous seminar "Small Movements - Big Changes, The Beginning of a New Life," focusing on integrating exercise and movement into daily life.

Together with her colleagues at the office, they operate as a Team with continuous collaboration and supervision, offering scientifically substantiated and high-quality care.

Ο Θεόδωρος Δημητριάδης είναι Κλινικός Ψυχολόγος με ιδιωτικό γραφείο στην Ανατολική Θεσσαλονίκη, στον Δήμο Πυλαίας-Χορτιάτη. Παρέχει συνεδρίες τόσο δια ζώσης όσο και διαδικτυακά (online) ως ψυχολόγος-ψυχοθεραπευτής, προσφέροντας ευέλικτες λύσεις ψυχολογικής υποστήριξης στους θεραπευόμενους. Ο κ. Δημητριάδης είναι πτυχιούχος Ψυχολογίας από το University of East London (UEL) μέσω του Μητροπολιτικού Κολλεγίου Θεσσαλονίκης. Διαθέτει Μεταπτυχιακό (MSc) στην Κλινική Ψυχολογία από το ίδιο πανεπιστήμιο και πραγματοποιεί συνεδρίες στην ελληνική και αγγλική γλώσσα. Επιπλέον, έχει εξειδίκευση στη Δικαστική Ψυχολογία, έχοντας εργαστεί ως Δικαστικός Σύμβουλος Ψυχικής Υγείας σε ποινικές υποθέσεις, παρέχοντας ψυχολογικές αξιολογήσεις και συμβουλευτική σε νομικά πλαίσια. Μέσω του NLP, έχει εκπαιδευτεί και στην ύπνωση μέσω διαλογισμού (Timeline Therapy), μια τεχνική που βοηθά στην αντιμετώπιση τραυμάτων, ερμηνεία ονείρων, διαχείριση συναισθημάτων που πηγάζουν από το παρελθόν. Η εξειδίκευσή του στο NLP Coaching επεκτείνεται και στον επιχειρηματικό τομέα, καθώς παρέχει υπηρεσίες Business Coaching και εκπαίδευση προσωπικού σε εταιρείες. Με περισσότερα από 15 χρόνια εμπειρίας ως HR Manager και σύμβουλος επιχειρήσεων, ο κ. Δημητριάδης συνδυάζει τη γνώση της ψυχολογίας με τη διαχείριση ανθρώπινου δυναμικού, προσφέροντας ουσιαστικές λύσεις σε ζητήματα όπως burnout & εργασιακό στρες, επαγγελματικός προσανατολισμός, ανάπτυξη ψυχικής ανθεκτικότητας & προσωπικής ενδυνάμωσης. Ο κ. Δημητριάδης εφαρμόζει μια ολιστική και εξατομικευμένη προσέγγιση, υποστηρίζοντας τους θεραπευόμενους στην επίτευξη ουσιαστικής αλλαγής, αυτογνωσίας, προσωπικής ανάπτυξης και ψυχικής ανθεκτικότητας. Με επιστημονική κατάρτιση, πολυετή εμπειρία και εξατομικευμένες στρατηγικές, αποτελεί έναν ολοκληρωμένο επαγγελματία στον χώρο της ψυχικής υγείας και της συμβουλευτικής.

Provi Maria is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist licensed to practice professionally and maintains a private practice in Pikermi. Despite her initial studies in Mechanical Engineering, her profound desire to explore, understand, and support human psychology and behavior consistently guided her toward her youthful dream, educational training, and professional practice as a psychologist. She is a regular member of SEPS (Hellenic Psychological Society), registration number 3224, and is also registered in the SEPS Volunteer Psychologists Registry, providing psychological services in psychosocial interventions following mass disasters. Additionally, she has attended numerous seminars and workshops covering stress management, depression, eating disorder prevention, drama therapy, emotional dependencies, self-esteem, and more.

Sklaveniti Xristina is a Psychologist – Psychotherapist with many years of experience in Greece and abroad, accompanying individuals through both small and significant life stories. She emphasizes the unique characteristics and needs of each person, offering personalized care with respect for human rights, regardless of gender, nationality, religion, sexual orientation, or gender expression. She holds a degree in Psychology from the University of Crete and a master's degree in Gender Studies from the Hellenic Open University, awarded with an academic excellence scholarship. Her research work focused on the phenomenon of obstetric violence as experienced and narrated by those who have undergone it, through a feminist research perspective with an emphasis on the voices of the subjects. She is specialized in Narrative Psychotherapy and Systemic Psychodrama, as well as in approaches that incorporate feminist, intersectional, and inclusive perspectives. She provides individual therapy, couples therapy, support for children and adolescents, parental counseling, therapy for LGBTQ+ individuals, and experiential empowerment groups. Her focus is on the therapeutic relationship, empathy, and the creation of a safe environment where one can rewrite their story with meaning and purpose.

Angeliki Kagkadi was born in Athens, is a Psychologist, and maintains a private practice in Argyroupoli, where she conducts sessions either in person or online. She is a graduate of the Department of Psychology at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, holds a postgraduate degree in Clinical Psychology from Leiden University, and possesses a license to practice as a psychologist. She specializes in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and is proficient in effectively treating anxiety, panic disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder, phobias, mood disorders, eating disorders, sexual dysfunctions, trauma, grief, addictions, and self-esteem issues through psychotherapy. She is a member of the Greek Psychological Society (SEPS) and participates in the cognitive psychotherapy program conducted by the Hellenic Society of Cognitive Psychotherapies (EPIPSY) and Aiginiteio Hospital. She has extensive clinical experience, having worked with the NGO Nostos, focusing on refugee and migrant populations. Additionally, she has worked in various facilities, including OKANA, the Attica Psychiatric Hospital (DAFNI), and has completed her internship in the adolescent-young adult department of the 18+ Detoxification Unit, thus gaining familiarity with socially vulnerable groups. She writes self-help and psychological content articles for various psychology blogs. Finally, she believes in continuous professional development and regularly enhances her skills by attending seminars, conferences, and workshops.

Kollias Thanos MSc is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist who maintains a private practice in Athens, providing psychological support and counseling to adolescents, adults, and couples, applying principles of cognitive and behavioral psychotherapy. He is a graduate of the Department of Psychology at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and has also completed undergraduate studies in the Department of Political Science and Public Administration at the same university, as well as postgraduate studies in Communication, Management, and Innovation at Wageningen University in the Netherlands. His interdisciplinary training contributes to a holistic understanding of human behavior, communication, and interpersonal relationships. He has received further training in Cognitive and Behavioral Psychotherapy at the Society for Cognitive and Behavioral Studies, recognized by the European Association for Behavioural and Cognitive Therapies (EABCT), while simultaneously pursuing a Master's degree in Educational Sciences at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens (NKUA), specializing in the Psychopedagogy of Reading. He has collaborated with mental health institutions such as the Non-Profit Organization IASIS and the General Hospital Asklipieio Voulas (Child Psychiatry Department), gaining experience in assessment, parent counseling, and psychotherapeutic intervention with children and adolescents. In his therapeutic approach, he utilizes music therapy as a means of expression and processing emotions, enhancing emotional understanding and creative communication.

Dermati Anastasia is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist and maintains a private practice in Glyfada with a Professional Practice License from the Prefecture of Attica. Her practice handles cases across the entire spectrum of psychology, with specialization in anxiety management, panic attacks in couples counseling, psychological trauma management using the EMDR method, Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT), enhancement of self-confidence and self-esteem in adults and adolescents, and counseling on sports psychology issues (athletes - champions). She also holds a lecturer position at London Metropolitan University in the UK, through City Unity College in Athens, in the Master's program of Sports Psychology. She holds a BSc degree in Psychology and an MSc in Health Psychology from Cardiff Metropolitan University in the UK. She is a doctoral candidate at the School of Public Health at the University of West Attica. Additionally, she holds a BSc degree in Physical Education and Sport from Salem State University in the United States, and a master's degree in Adapted Physical Education from the University of Macedonia and Thrace. Her training includes certification in the therapeutic method Shadow Effect from the Ford Institute in the United States. Furthermore, Ms. Dermati is a research associate at the University of West Attica in the Department of Public Health Policies and a member of the BPS (British Psychological Society) of the UK.

Drakakidou Xara is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist and maintains a private practice in Kalamaria. She holds a degree from the Department of Psychology at Aristotle University of Thessaloniki and has completed her postgraduate studies at the University of Thessaly, specializing in "Counseling Psychology and Counseling in Special Education, Education, and Health." She has been trained in "Child Psychology and Child Psychiatry" at the University of the Aegean. As part of her postgraduate studies, she completed her internship at the Child Psychiatry Department of the General Hospital of Thessaloniki "Hippocratio," where she gained significant experience in the assessment and psychosocial support of children and adolescents, as well as their families, in a clinical setting. During her professional career, she worked as a trainer at a Higher Vocational Training School (S.A.E.K.), imparting her specialized knowledge to future professionals. Since 2018 until today, she has served as a Psychologist in Primary and Secondary Education, supporting parents, students, and educators in managing emotional and learning challenges. Her therapeutic approach is systemic, emphasizing relationships, communication, and the interaction of the individual with the systems to which they belong, such as family, school, and work. Her goal is to enhance self-awareness, improve functionality, and provide meaningful support to the individual for the effective management of their difficulties.

Dimitra Karakasi is a Psychologist-Psychotherapist, graduate of the Department of Psychology at Aristotle University of Thessaloniki. She has completed postgraduate studies and specializes in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). She has worked in mental health facilities and school units, gaining experience in providing psychological support to adults, adolescents, and children. She deals with issues related to anxiety, depression, difficulties in interpersonal relationships, and enhancing self-esteem. Her clinical practice is based on scientifically validated methods, aiming to promote mental health and personal development.

Liotiri Sofia is a Psychiatrist - Psychotherapist and maintains a private practice in Katerini. She holds a degree in Medicine from the University of Hamburg and in Biology from the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki. She specialized in Psychiatry/Psychotherapy at university clinics in Hamburg and Cologne (Asklepios Klinikum Ochsenzol & LVR Klinik Köln) and has worked as a Senior Physician in major psychiatric hospitals and clinics in Hamburg, Frankfurt, and Cologne (Heinrich Sengelmann Kliniken Fachkrankenhaus für Psychiatrie und Psychotherapie, Asklepios Klinik für psychische Gesundheit Langen, Furtbachkrankenhaus Stuttgart). Additionally, she has served as a Scientific Collaborator/Expert for the Civil Courts of Hamburg and the Public Health Service of the City of Frankfurt.

Thrapsanioti Eleutheria MD is a Psychiatrist - Psychotherapist and a collaborator of the "P. Sakkelaropoulos" Institute of Mental Health for Children and Adults. She studied and is preparing her doctoral thesis at the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. Since her graduation, she has worked as a scientific associate at the Laboratory of Cognitive Neuroscience and Sensorimotor Control at the Research University Mental Health Institute "KOSTAS STEFANIS," investigating the neurophysiology of psychoses. She specialized at the Hellenic Center for Mental Health and Research (E.KE.PSY.E) and the First Psychiatric Clinic of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens at Aeginiteio Hospital, where she collaborated in the Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy Department and received further training in psychoanalytic theory and technique. She served for two years at the General Hospital of Chania as a Senior Registrar B', responsible for a closed ward and outpatient clinic, gaining significant clinical experience across the full spectrum of mental disorders (psychosis, depression, anxiety, dementia, etc.). Concurrently, as a regular board member of the Chania Medical Association, she participated in various initiatives for mental health rights (combating stigma, community reintegration, promoting awareness and enlightenment). She has published scientific papers in international journals, presented at the 2015 conference of the American Society for Neuroscience, and continues to actively pursue her research activities.

Το Κέντρο Ψυχικής Υγείας PNOE προσφέρει ολοκληρωμένη υποστήριξη σε ενήλικες, εφήβους και παιδιά, μέσα από ατομικές και ομαδικές συνεδρίες. Η προσέγγιση του Κέντρου βασίζεται σε μια σύνθεση διαφορετικών μεθόδων, όπως η Σωματική Ψυχοθεραπεία, η συστημική, η γνωσιακή-συμπεριφορική και η ψυχαναλυτική, επιλεγμένων με τρόπο που ταιριάζει στις ιδιαίτερες ανάγκες και στόχους κάθε ατόμου.

Στόχος της θεραπευτικής διαδικασίας είναι η ουσιαστική ενδυνάμωση, η κατανόηση του εαυτού σε ψυχικό και σωματικό επίπεδο και η ανάπτυξη εσωτερικής ισορροπίας. Παράλληλα, το Κέντρο παρέχει συμβουλευτική γονέων και παιδιών καθώς και επαγγελματική καθοδήγηση, προσφέροντας μια ολιστική φροντίδα που καλύπτει ψυχικές, σωματικές και επαγγελματικές ανάγκες.

Το όραμα του PNOE είναι η δημιουργία ενός ασφαλούς και υποστηρικτικού χώρου, όπου κάθε άνθρωπος μπορεί να εξερευνήσει τον εαυτό του, να αναπτύξει τις δυνατότητές του και να βρει τρόπους να ζει με περισσότερη αρμονία και πληρότητα. Στο Κέντρο πραγματοποιούνται επίσης βιωματικές ομάδες ψυχοθεραπείας, ενισχύοντας την προσωπική ανάπτυξη μέσω της δύναμης της ομάδας.

Η Γεωργία Κορδώνη MSc, ιδρύτρια και επιστημονική υπέυθυνη του κέντρου είναι Ψυχολόγος - Ψυχοθεραπεύτρια, απόφοιτος του Εθνικού και Καποδιστριακού Πανεπιστημίου Αθηνών με άδεια ασκήσεως επαγγέλματος. Επίσης κατέχει Μεταπτυχιακό τίτλο στο πρόγραμμα της Ιατρικής Σχολής του ΕΚΠΑ «Αντιμετώπιση Εξαρτήσεων-Εξαρτησιολογία». Έχει εκπαιδευτεί στη Σωματική Ψυχοθεραπεία στο Ελληνικό Ινστιτούτο Νευροφυτοθεραπείας και Ανάλυσης Χαρακτήρα- Κέντρο Ψυχοθεραπείας και Συμβουλευτικής «Βίλχελμ Ράιχ», ενώ παράλληλα έχει λάβει εκπαίδευση και σε άλλες θεραπευτικές προσεγγίσεις, όπως η Γνωσιακή-Συμπεριφορική Ψυχοθεραπεία και η Gestalt. Η θεραπευτική της δουλειά χαρακτηρίζεται από συνδυασμό μεθόδων, με σεβασμό στις ανάγκες, το σώμα και τον ρυθμό κάθε θεραπευόμενου.

Έχει επιμορφωθεί σε θεματικές όπως η ψυχολογία των εξαρτήσεων, η διαχείριση χωρισμού και διαζυγίου γονέων, καθώς και οι εφαρμογές ψυχολογικών μοντέλων στην εκπαίδευση ατόμων με ειδικές ανάγκες. Διατηρεί ενεργή επαφή με τις εξελίξεις του κλάδου μέσω συνεχούς εκπαίδευσης και σεμιναρίων από εισηγητές του εξωτερικού.

Έχει πραγματοποιήσει πρακτική άσκηση και εθελοντική εργασία σε φορείς όπως το Χαμόγελο του Παιδιού, το ΚΕΘΕΑ, σχολικές δομές ειδικής αγωγής και κοινωνικούς οργανισμούς, ενώ έχει αρθρογραφήσει για θέματα ψυχικής υγείας σε διαδικτυακά μέσα. Η ίδια βρίσκεται σε συνεχή ατομική και ομαδική θεραπεία και λαμβάνει συστηματική εποπτεία, θεωρώντας τη προσωπική δουλειά και τη δεοντολογία βασικά στοιχεία της θεραπευτικής πρακτικής.

Συνεργατες:

Η Κωνσταντίνα Δενδράκη είναι Ψυχολόγος, κάτοχος άδειας άσκησης επαγγέλματος και μεταπτυχιακού τίτλου σπουδών στην Κλινική Ψυχολογία. Έχει εκπαιδευτεί στις βασικές αρχές της Γνωσιακής Συμπεριφορικής Θεραπείας στα πλαισια των μεταπτυχιακων της σπουδων, ενώ αυτή την περίοδο συνεχίζει την εκπαίδευσή της μέσα από σεμινάρια στην Ψυχοδυναμική – Ψυχαναλυτική προσέγγιση. Στο παρελθόν έχει εργαστεί με άτομα στο φάσμα του αυτισμού, αποκτώντας πολύτιμη εμπειρία στην κατανόηση των ιδιαίτερων αναγκών και της μοναδικότητας του κάθε ατόμου. Αυτή την περίοδο εργάζεται σε εταιρεία προγραμμάτων Employee Assistance Programs (EAPs), παρέχοντας ψυχολογική υποστήριξη σε εργαζόμενους.

Η Μαρίλια Τσαπατσή είναι Ψυχολόγος, απόφοιτη του Εθνικού και Καποδιστριακού Πανεπιστημίου Αθηνών, με ειδικό ενδιαφέρον στην ψυχική υγεία παιδιών, εφήβων και οικογενειών. Έχει εμπειρία σε ατομικές συνεδρίες με παιδιά και εφήβους, στη συνεργασία με γονείς και στη συμμετοχή σε προγράμματα πρόληψης και ψυχοεκπαίδευσης.

Παράλληλα εκπαιδεύεται στη Συστημική – Οικογενειακή Θεραπεία, εμπλουτίζοντας συνεχώς τις γνώσεις της γύρω από τη λειτουργία της οικογένειας και τη δυναμική των σχέσεων που την περιβάλλουν. Έχει επιπλέον επιμορφωθεί στην Ψυχοεκπαίδευση παιδιών, εφήβων και γονέων, καθώς και στην αξιοποίηση εργαλείων αξιολόγησης και παρεμβάσεων.

Η Χρυσούλα Βασιλοπούλου είναι HR Professional και Career Counselor, με εμπειρία στη διαχείριση ανθρώπινου δυναμικού, εκπαίδευση, βελτιστοποίηση βιογραφικών και επαγγελματική καθοδήγηση. Συνεργάζεται με το Κέντρο Ψυχικής Υγείας PNOE προσφέροντας υποστήριξη σε ενήλικες για επαγγελματική μετάβαση, σύνταξη βιογραφικού και διαχείριση προκλήσεων στην εργασία.Παράλληλα, υποστηρίζει μαθητές στον επαγγελματικό τους προσανατολισμό, βοηθώντας τους να ανακαλύψουν τα ενδιαφέροντά τους και να προετοιμαστούν για την επιλογή σπουδών ή καριέρας.

Dasoukis Ioannis is a Psychiatrist - Psychotherapist and has maintained a private practice in Ilisia since 2011, as well as in Patras. He specialized in Psychiatry and was trained in Cognitive Analytic Psychotherapy. He served as an Assistant Psychiatrist with the rank of Registrar B at the outpatient clinics of the General Hospital of Athens "Evangelismos" from 2009 to 2011, where he practiced Cognitive Analytic Psychotherapy. Simultaneously, he provided Telepsychiatry services to remote areas in collaboration with the Non-Governmental Organization "Klimaka" for 7 years. The doctor is a member of the Freud - Lacan Psychoanalytic Society and offers psychiatric services and psychotherapy via Skype.

Papaeuaggelou Maria is a Psychologist – Systemic Family Psychotherapist and maintains a private practice in Omonia. She holds a BSc in Psychology from London Metropolitan University and an MSc in Psychology from the University of Central Lancashire. She has obtained a Professional Diploma in Systemic and Family Therapy from the Laboratory for the Investigation of Human Relations, as well as a Professional Diploma in Mental Health Counseling (Person-Centered Approach) from the College for Humanistic Sciences – ICPS, certified by Pearson UK. Additionally, she has specialized in Emotional Trauma Management and Personality Disorders at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. She has completed clinical internships at the Outpatient Detoxification Clinic "Athena" of Aiginiteio Hospital and at OKANA (Organization Against Drugs), gaining experience in the assessment and therapeutic support of individuals with addictive behaviors and their families. Her therapeutic approach is based on Systemic and Person-Centered Psychotherapy, emphasizing the creation of a safe framework of trust and acceptance that facilitates personal awareness, empowerment, and meaningful change. Finally, her office provides personalized psychotherapy and counseling services tailored to the needs of each individual, couple, or family, aiming at empowerment, improvement of quality of life, and meaningful personal development.

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.

Sergios Ganetsos is a psychologist specializing in Integrative Psychotherapy and Counselling, combining psychodynamic, person-centered, and cognitive-behavioral approaches in his clinical practice.He holds a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from the University of East London and a Bachelor’s degree in Cultural Management from Panteion University of Social and Political Sciences. He has also completed postgraduate studies at the Mediterranean College (in collaboration with the University of Derby) in Integrative Psychotherapy and Counselling.Sergios has several years of experience working with children facing developmental, learning, and emotional difficulties, having collaborated with therapy centers such as “Paidion Legein” and “Therapevo kai Diavazo.” He also provides individual psychotherapy for adults, offering a safe and empathetic therapeutic space for self-exploration and growth.He has completed specialized training programs, including “Autism in Children and Adolescents” (DIKEPSY, 2024–2025), and is certified in administering the WISC-IV. He has also attended international online psychology courses offered by Yale University and the University of Edinburgh.A member of the British Psychological Society (BPS), Sergios currently runs his private practice in Galatsi, Athens, where he works with children, adolescents, and adults, integrating evidence-based methods with a compassionate and individualized approach.

Apostolopoulou Pinelopi is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist and maintains her private practice in Gkyzi. She holds a degree in Psychology from the University of Derby in England and an MSc (Hons) in Child Psychology from the University of Central Lancaster. She trained in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Children, Adolescents, and Adults at the Center for Applied Psychotherapy and Counseling, and has attended numerous continuing education seminars related to her scientific field. She works in Speech Therapy centers, provides parallel support, and in her private practice, she manages a wide range of cases covering the entire spectrum of her specialty, always focusing on the optimal service of the individualized needs of each person she undertakes.