Health professionals for Ομαδική ψυχοθεραπεία in the Northern suburbs of Athens

Kalofonou Evita is a Systemic - Family Psychotherapist who maintains a private practice in Athens, working with individuals, couples, and groups within psychotherapeutic and counseling frameworks. She completed her undergraduate studies in Psychology at the University of Crete and subsequently specialized in systemic-family counseling and psychotherapy. She has completed her master's degree in Health Psychology in the United Kingdom and has attended various seminars on clinical psychopathology, couples therapy, trauma, etc. She has worked in mental health settings both within and outside Greece and possesses significant experience in interpersonal relationship issues, parenting concerns, depression, anxiety, trauma, and more.

Gkikas Panagiotis is a Mental Health Counselor - Systemic Psychotherapist and Family Therapist, maintaining a private practice in Neo Iraklio. He holds a degree from the Psychology Department of the American College of Greece and has specialized in a four-year training program in Systemic Counseling and Psychotherapy and Family Therapy, under the supervision of Dr. Haris Kataki at the Laboratory for the Investigation of Human Relationships. The comprehensive program included theoretical training, techniques, experiential workshops, and supervision in Systemic Therapy and Family Psychotherapy. Additionally, he completed a two-year weekly follow-up of families and groups, as well as participation in a two-hour weekly therapeutic group for personal therapy and development lasting seven years. Furthermore, Mr. Gkikas has worked with the STAGE program at the Social Service of the Municipality of Lykovrysi and provided voluntary services one year later. Simultaneously, he volunteered to support individuals living with HIV/AIDS at the "Center of Life." Lastly, he has attended numerous seminars and conferences aimed at continuous professional development in his field and is a member of the Hellenic Counseling Society.

Sarri Sylva BSc, MA, is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist who maintains a private practice in Cholargos. She studied Psychology in England (University of Bedfordshire) and subsequently pursued a postgraduate specialization program in Organizational Psychology in the United States (University of New Haven).

She holds a License to Practice Psychology with official recognition from DOATAP (Hellenic National Academic Recognition and Information Center).

She completed a four-year specialization program in Family Counseling and Psychotherapy at the Laboratory for the Study of Human Relations.

She has been working as a psychologist with adults, couples, families, and groups since 2007. Her professional experience covers anxiety and panic attacks, phobias and depression, low self-esteem and abuse, issues related to gender identity and sexual orientation, parent-child relationships, parental counseling, couples therapy, divorce, and grief.

She has worked with individuals who have experienced road traffic accidents and have undergone post-traumatic stress and grief (Status Merimna). She has worked in a psychiatrist's clinic where she provided care to individuals, couples, and groups. She has collaborated with corporate employees experiencing personal issues outside the workplace. She has volunteered with NGOs assisting refugees and migrants, as well as in a developmental center for children (PRAKSIS, ARSI). Her clinical training took place at Aeginiteio Hospital, focusing on individuals with neurotic disorders. She participated in conducting a seminar related to employee performance (Develop Hellas Human Resources). She has attended seminars on topics including interpersonal relationships, psychosomatic illnesses and anxiety, sexual abuse and children’s drawings, career guidance, and psychology in mass disaster situations.

She is a member of the Hellenic Psychologists Association.

Piki Eirini works as a psychologist, psychotherapist, family therapist, lecturer and supervisor. She is a member of the ‘Greek Psychological Association’ as well as the ‘Hellenic Association of Systemic Therapy (HELASYTH). She has also obtained the European Certificate in Psychology (EuroPsy), and a work license as a psychologist (No. 5522/07). She completed her undergraduate degree (BSc) at the University of North London and her postgraduate (MA) and doctoral (PhD) studies at Goldsmiths University of London. Furthermore, she completed a training in individual, group and family psychotherapy at the Laboratory for the Study of Human Relations. She has worked for several years in different contexts in the field of psychology, such as in prisons, nursing homes and orphanages. She has given lectures at Goldsmiths University of London (UK) and at Mediterranean College (Greece). Since 2002, she has taken part in several seminars, with the aim of informing either the laymen or specific groups, such as parents, teachers and/or mental health care professionals. Since 2005, she has been working in private practice at her office in Agia Paraskevi, Athens, as a psychologist-psychotherapist for children, adolescents, adults, couples, families, as a group therapist, and also as a supervisor. Moreover, since 2005, she has been cooperating with a number of nurseries and, since 2012, she is in collaboration with the European Network of Women, which is an NGO dealing with issues of interfamilial violence and racial discrimination.

Kafouni Euaggelia is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist with a private practice in Chalandri. She holds a degree in Psychology from the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and has received further training in Cognitive and Behavioral Psychotherapy at the Center for Applied Psychotherapy and Counseling. She has specialized in "Feeding Dysfunction Disorders" in the Eating Disorders and Obesity Program at the Center for Education & Treatment of Eating Disorders (KEADD), as well as in Systemic Therapy at the Athenian Center for the Study of the Human (AKMA). She has worked for 3 years as a collaborating Psychologist in the early intervention unit for adolescent substance users and their families at the Non-Governmental Organization "Plefsi" and at the Therapy Center for Dependent Individuals (KETHEA). Additionally, she is a member of the British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy and has participated in numerous conferences and seminars on Mental Health topics. Finally, in her practice, she addresses conditions such as agoraphobia, depression, anorexia, bulimia, loss and grief, insomnia, interpersonal difficulties, anxiety, mood, personality disorders, and sexual life issues.

Manta Dimitra is a Mental Health Counselor - Psychotherapist with private practices in Kolonaki and Agios Stefanos. She completed her undergraduate studies in Business Administration at the University of Portsmouth and gained extensive experience working in human resources and organizational management departments. Through this path, she realized the crucial role that psychological needs play in everyday life as well as the importance of managing personality elements. Consequently, she specialized in Business Psychology and pursued postgraduate studies in Counseling and Psychotherapy at the University of East London. Psychotherapeutically, she works integratively, adapting her knowledge to the unique needs of each individual, with a priority on creating a stable and safe environment in which the client feels comfortable trusting their inner self. She has specialized in anxiety disorders, self-development, and healthy relationships, and through group work, focuses on assertive behavior, self-awareness, and emotional attachment. Finally, considering education to be a continuous process, she consistently engages in professional development by attending training programs, seminars, conferences, and workshops.

Panagiotis Tagaris holds an MSc and is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist with private practices in Nea Filadelfeia and Neo Iraklio. He has extensive experience managing a wide range of clinical cases. He holds a BSc in Psychology from Panteion University, a BSc in Primary Education from the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, an MSc in School Counseling and Guidance from the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and the University of Cyprus, as well as an MSc in Educational Sciences from the University of the Aegean.

Additionally, he has been trained in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) by the Society of Cognitive and Behavioral Studies, recognized by the European Association for Behavioural & Cognitive Therapies (EABCT), and is a Certified Career Counselor (Certified Ariston Counsellor – CAS).

He works privately, providing individual psychotherapy sessions for adults, children, and adolescents with a broad spectrum of interpersonal difficulties (separation, grief), depression, anxiety disorders (Generalized Anxiety Disorder, Panic Disorder, Social Anxiety Disorder, Phobias), Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, and also offers parental counseling sessions.

He is employed as a Psychologist at the Ministry of Education, providing psychological support and counseling to students, educators, and families. He has many years of experience in mental health, education, and social service, actively participating in initiatives for the prevention of school bullying and adult education.

He has participated as a speaker in numerous conferences and training sessions and has been honored by the Hellenic Cardiological Society and the European Resuscitation Council for his longstanding contribution to the education of citizens and healthcare professionals in Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation.

Trimi Xloi is a Psychotherapist - Mental Health Counselor and maintains a private practice in Kypseli. She is a graduate of the Department of Humanities at Aristotle University of Thessaloniki and trained as a Psychotherapist - Group Analyst at the Hellenic Network of Group Analysts. She has worked as a Psychotherapist - Group Coordinator at the Society of Social Psychiatry, as a Group Coordinator at the Specialized Day Center "Center for Social Dialogue," and as a short-term group coordinator at I.PSY.P.A Center for Psychotherapy and Personal Development. In her practice, she handles cases covering the entire spectrum of mental health, specifically dealing with anxiety disorders, individual psychotherapy, and group psychotherapy.

Η Ισαβέλλα Κοντοπούλου είναι Ψυχολόγος – Παιδοψυχολόγος και Συστημική Ψυχοθεραπεύτρια, με περισσότερα από 10 χρόνια επαγγελματικής εμπειρίας στον χώρο της ψυχικής υγείας. Διατηρεί το ιδιωτικό της γραφείο «Εξέλιξη» στον Χολαργό, προσφέροντας ψυχοθεραπευτική υποστήριξη σε ενήλικες, εφήβους και παιδιά.

Είναι κάτοχος πτυχίου Ψυχολογίας, Ψυχοθεραπείας και Συμβουλευτικής (BSc) από το University of Bolton, μεταπτυχιακού τίτλου στην Παιδοψυχολογία (MSc) από το University of Central Lancashire και μεταπτυχιακού τίτλου στη Συμβουλευτική Ψυχολογία (MA) από το University of Sheffield. Έχει εξειδικευτεί στη Συστημική Συμβουλευτική και Ψυχοθεραπεία στο Κέντρο Συστημικής Μελέτης και Θεραπείας, ενώ έχει παρακολουθήσει επιπλέον εκπαιδεύσεις στη Σχολική Ψυχολογία, την Ψυχανάλυση και σε επιμέρους ζητήματα ψυχικής υγείας.

Η επαγγελματική της πορεία περιλαμβάνει εργασία σε νευροψυχιατρικές κλινικές, όπου απέκτησε εμπειρία στη διαχείριση σύνθετων κλινικών περιστατικών, καθώς και συνεργασία με το University of Sheffield στους τομείς της ψυχολογικής συμβουλευτικής και του επαγγελματικού προσανατολισμού. Έχει επίσης συντονίσει ομάδες υποστήριξης και προσωπικής ανάπτυξης, ενώ συνεργάζεται ως εξωτερική συνεργάτιδα με σχολικές μονάδες, πραγματοποιώντας διαλέξεις και ψυχοεκπαιδευτικές παρεμβάσεις σε μαθητές Γυμνασίου και Λυκείου.

Στο θεραπευτικό της έργο εστιάζει στην ατομική ψυχοθεραπεία ενηλίκων, τη διαχείριση του άγχους και των κρίσεων πανικού, τις δυσκολίες στις διαπροσωπικές σχέσεις, την αυτογνωσία και την προσωπική εξέλιξη. Παράλληλα, παρέχει ψυχολογική υποστήριξη σε παιδιά και εφήβους, συμβουλευτική γονέων και θεραπεία ζεύγους και οικογένειας. Μέσα από τη συνεχή επιστημονική της επιμόρφωση, διευρύνει τις γνώσεις της και στον τομέα της διατροφής, με στόχο την πληρέστερη κατανόηση και υποστήριξη ανθρώπων που αντιμετωπίζουν δυσκολίες στη σχέση τους με το φαγητό και την εικόνα του σώματός τους.

Η θεραπευτική της προσέγγιση βασίζεται στη Συστημική Ψυχοθεραπεία, αντιμετωπίζοντας κάθε άνθρωπο ως μια μοναδική προσωπικότητα, της οποίας οι εμπειρίες, οι σχέσεις και το περιβάλλον αποτελούν σημαντικά στοιχεία της προσωπικής της ιστορίας.

Για την ίδια, η ψυχοθεραπεία δεν περιορίζεται στην αντιμετώπιση των δυσκολιών. Αποτελεί μια διαδικασία αυτογνωσίας και προσωπικής εξέλιξης, μέσα από την οποία ο άνθρωπος μπορεί να κατανοήσει βαθύτερα τον εαυτό του, να επαναπροσδιορίσει τις σχέσεις του και να διαμορφώσει μια ζωή που τον εκφράζει και τον ικανοποιεί.

Βασική της επιδίωξη είναι η δημιουργία μιας θεραπευτικής σχέσης που χαρακτηρίζεται από εμπιστοσύνη, αποδοχή και σεβασμό στη μοναδικότητα κάθε ανθρώπου. Ένας ασφαλής χώρος, χωρίς κριτική, όπου ο θεραπευόμενος μπορεί να εκφραστεί ελεύθερα και να προχωρήσει με τον δικό του ρυθμό.