Health professionals for Συμβουλευτική γονέων και παιδιών near Agioi Anargiri

Kyriazi Viky is a Psychologist and the Scientific Director of the Psychological Support and Personal Development Center "Insieme," located in Peristeri and Galatsi. She holds a degree in Psychology from the University of Athens and a master's degree in "Psychology of Emergency Situations" from the University of Padua in Italy. She completed professional training in Intercultural Mediation and has collaborated with the Transplantation Department of the University Hospital of Padua and Civil Protection, participating in the implementation of numerous projects aimed at integrating vulnerable groups in schools and community settings in Greece and Italy. Additionally, she attended training in Systemic and Family Therapy at the Human Relations Exploration Laboratory. She has served as a member of the "Parent Schools" Task Force of the Ministry of Education and as Training Coordinator for lifelong learning programs. She has worked as a Psychologist and Coordinator in the refugee field for SOS Children's Villages and the Caritas Athens organization. Finally, she regularly participates in numerous sessions, seminars, and training programs in Greece and abroad as part of her commitment to scientific knowledge and ongoing professional development.

Η Χαριτωνίδου Αφροδίτη είναι Ψυχολόγος – Παιδοψυχολόγος και Συστημική Ψυχοθεραπεύτρια, με ιδιωτικό γραφείο στη Νέα Ιωνία.

Σπούδασε Ψυχολογία στο Πανεπιστήμιο Κρήτης και συνέχισε με μεταπτυχιακές σπουδές στο Πάντειο Πανεπιστήμιο στην “Εφαρμοσμένη Γνωστική και Αναπτυξιακή Ψυχολογία” από όπου αποφοίτησε με άριστα. Ειδικεύτηκε με τετραετή μετεκπαίδευση στην Συστημική Οικογενειακή Θεραπεία και επίσης έχει λάβει πιστοποίηση Εκπαιδευτών-Συντονιστών Σχολών Γονέων από τον Πανελλήνιο Σύνδεσμο Σχολών Γονέων.

Έχει παρακολουθήσει πλήθος σεμιναρίων και συνεδρίων σχετικά με την ψυχική υγεία και την ανάπτυξη παιδιών και εφήβων, την συναισθηματική νοημοσύνη, την επιλεκτική αλαλία, τις απώλειες και την διαχείριση του πένθους, τις ειδικές εκπαιδευτικές ανάγκες, τις μαθησιακές δυσκολίες και την αξιολόγησή τους, τις συμπεριφοριστικές δυσκολίες, τη χρήση του παιχνιδιού ως διαγνωστικού και θεραπευτικού εργαλείου κ.α.

Διαθέτει επαγγελματική εμπειρία από το 2008 σε ιδιωτικά κέντρα ειδικών θεραπειών, δομές προσχολικής αγωγής, σχολεία δευτεροβάθμιας εκπαίδευσης και Κέντρα Διεπιστημονικής Αξιολόγησης, Συμβουλευτικής & Υποστήριξης (ΚΕ.Δ.Α.Σ.Υ) παρέχοντας ψυχολογική υποστήριξη, συμβουλευτική και ψυχοθεραπεία σε παιδιά, εφήβους και οικογένειες. Έχει επίσης εργαστεί στον χώρο της εκπαίδευσης, διδάσκοντας μαθήματα ψυχολογίας σε Δημόσια ΣΑΕΚ.

Από το 2017 έως σήμερα εργάζεται ως Παιδοψυχολόγος στον Δήμο Μεταμόρφωσης, αναλαμβάνοντας την ψυχολογική υποστήριξη και συμβουλευτική παιδιών, εφήβων, γονέων και εκπαιδευτικών, ενώ παράλληλα συντονίζει Σχολές Γονέων και δράσεις ενημέρωσης για την ανάπτυξη και την ψυχική υγεία των παιδιών. Έχει, επίσης, συμμετάσχει ως ψυχολόγος για τρία χρόνια στην πιλοτική έρευνα του ευρωπαϊκού προγράμματος «Activage».

Είναι μέλος της Ελληνικής Εταιρείας Συστημικής Σκέψης και Ψυχοθεραπείας Οικογένειας (ΕΕΣΣΚΕΨΟ) και παρέχει στο ιδιωτικό της γραφείο ατομικές συνεδρίες ψυχοθεραπείας σε παιδιά, εφήβους και ενήλικες, καθώς και συμβουλευτική γονέων και οικογένειας τόσο δια ζώσης όσο και διαδικτυακά.

Ο Κωνσταντίνος Καπρουσιούτης είναι Ψυχολόγος- Συνθετικός Ψυχοθεραπευτής και διατηρεί ιδιωτικό γραφείο στο Περιστέρι. Ολοκλήρωσε τις προπτυχιακές του σπουδές στο Τμήμα Ψυχολογίας του Πανεπιστημίου Κρήτης (B.Sc.). Στη συνέχεια πραγματοποίησε Μεταπτυχιακές σπουδές στο Πανεπιστήμιο του Derby, αποκτώντας MSc στη Συνθετική Συμβουλευτική και Ψυχοθεραπεία, με ερευνητικό ενδιαφέρον που εστίασε στη σχέση ανάμεσα στην παχυσαρκία και την ψυχοθεραπεία μέσα από την εμπειρία των ίδιων των θεραπευτών.Παράλληλα, απέκτησε δεύτερο μεταπτυχιακό τίτλο (MSc) στη Σχολική Ψυχολογία από το Πανεπιστήμιο Λευκωσίας, όπου εξειδικεύτηκε στην αξιολόγηση, διάγνωση και υποστήριξη μαθητών στο σχολικό πλαίσιο, καθώς και στην υποστήριξη του οικογενειακού περιβάλλοντος.Αυτή την περίοδο εργάζεται ως ψυχολόγος στο Υπουργείο Παιδείας, Θρησκευμάτων και Αθλητισμού (ΚΕ.Δ.Α.Σ.Υ.), παρέχοντας υπηρεσίες αξιολόγησης, διάγνωσης και υποστήριξης στον μαθητικό πληθυσμό, καθώς και συμβουλευτική σε γονείς. Παράλληλα, συνεργάζεται με κέντρα ειδικών θεραπειών, παρέχοντας υπηρεσίες συμβουλευτικής σε γονείς και εφήβους.

Επιπλέον, συνεργάζεται με την Ε.Ψ.Υ.ΘΕ. (Εταιρεία Ψυχολογικής Υποστήριξης και Θεραπείας) ως εισηγητής σε θεματικές ενότητες, όπως οι αγχώδεις διαταραχές και οι θεωρίες προσωπικότητας, ενώ παράλληλα δραστηριοποιείται ως επόπτης στην πρακτική άσκηση σπουδαστών.Έχει επίσης μετεκπαιδευτεί στην Κλινική Ψυχοπαθολογία στην Α’ Ψυχιατρική Κλινική του Πανεπιστημίου Αθηνών (Αιγινήτειο Νοσοκομείο), καθώς και στην Ειδική Αγωγή και Εκπαίδευση στο Κ.Ε.ΔΕ.ΒΙ.Μ. του Πανεπιστημίου Μακεδονίας.Έχει συμμετάσχει στην ελληνική στάθμιση του ψυχομετρικού εργαλείου RAVEN'S Educational CPM/CVS, καθώς και με παρουσιάσεις σε διεθνή και πανελλήνια επιστημονικά συνέδρια ψυχολογίας και ψυχιατρικής.Τα βασικά επιστημονικά του ενδιαφέροντα περιλαμβάνουν την ψυχοθεραπευτική προσέγγιση της παχυσαρκίας, τη συμβουλευτική γονέων, τη διαταραχή άγχους αποχωρισμού, καθώς και τη διάγνωση και υποστήριξη παιδιών με αναπτυξιακές διαταραχές.Στο παρελθόν έχει εργαστεί στο ΚΕΘΕΑ (Κέντρο Θεραπείας Εξαρτημένων Ατόμων), όπου ανέλαβε την έναρξη και λειτουργία του Πολυδύναμου Κέντρου Καλύμνου. Εκεί παρείχε υπηρεσίες συμβουλευτικής, κινητοποίησης και θεραπείας σε άτομα με εξαρτήσεις, καθώς και υποστήριξη προς τις οικογένειές τους, ενώ παράλληλα οργάνωσε και υπήρξε εισηγητής σε Σχολές Γονέων. Επιπλέον, έχει εργαστεί στον Διεθνή Οργανισμό Μετανάστευσης (ΔΟΜ), παρέχοντας συμβουλευτική υποστήριξη σε ασυνόδευτους ανήλικους.

Patsi Vasiliki is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist with a degree from the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, specializing in Systemic Psychotherapy and Counseling. She has experience in psychological support for children, adolescents, and adults, as well as in parent counseling, aiming to enhance communication and relationships within the family.

She collaborates with Centers for Special Therapies and Psychotherapy Centers and has participated in volunteer programs and harm reduction initiatives. Her goal is to strengthen mental resilience and support processes of change and recovery through collaboration and active participation. Additionally, she receives weekly supervision and has been undergoing individual therapy since 2022 and group therapy since 2025.

Karimpa Akrivi is a Mental Health Counselor and Social Scientist based in Peristeri. She studied Psychology at the Center for Humanistic Studies and Research in Athens and Social Sciences at the University of Peloponnese. Additionally, she completed her internship at the Public Psychiatric Hospital of Athens (Dafni) and her training in Group Dynamics and Group Psychotherapy at the Open Psychotherapeutic Center - Athens Institute of Group Analysis. Concurrently, she holds a teaching qualification with a specialization in School Psychology and undergoes ongoing supervision by a certified clinical supervisor, Psychologist, and Counselor of the Person-Centered Approach. She is also a scientific collaborator and contributor to the online psychology platform Psychology.gr and specializes in counseling for adolescents and adults, as well as couple therapy.

Syranidi Athina MSc is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist and maintains a private practice in Nea Ionia. She studied Psychology at the Open University - Milton Keynes, UK, and completed postgraduate studies in Counseling Psychology at Guglielmo Marconi University in Italy. She has been trained in the methodology and research of human behavior, psychotherapeutic interventions, and the application of Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy and Psychoanalysis, participating in psychological experiments on cognitive functions at the University of Brighton and in psychotherapeutic sessions with individuals exhibiting dysfunctional behavior. Additionally, she has specialized in developmental disorders of children and adolescents at the Neuropsychology Department of the University of Thessaly, with clinical education and training at the Hatzikyriakio Foundation. Moreover, she has been trained in Learning Difficulties by attending a corresponding educational program at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and holds a Master Practitioner certification in Neuro-Linguistic Programming. Finally, she has attended numerous seminars related to human behavior and psychotherapeutic approaches.

The Special Therapy Center "Speech Ability", located in Neo Irakleio, provides services in speech therapy, occupational therapy, special education, psychological support and parent counseling, as well as play therapy, under the Scientific direction of Speech Therapist Kentro Eidikon Therapeion Speech Ability - Venizelea Maria. She studied Speech Therapy at the School of Health Sciences of the Technological Educational Institute of Patras and specialized in "Special Education and Upbringing in Neurodevelopmental and Sensory Disorders" at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. She also holds pedagogical training from the School of Education Sciences of the Pedagogical Department of the University of Crete. She is specialized in the “SOS Approach to Feeding” method, aimed at assisting individuals with feeding selectivity. She has served as an External Collaborator at the "Agia Sofia" University Children's Hospital in the Child Psychiatry Clinic, the Audiology Department, and the Autism team. Furthermore, she has participated in numerous conferences and seminars as part of her ongoing professional development, and during her ten-year career, she has worked in many special therapy centers.

Η Αγγελοπούλου Καλλιόπη είναι Ψυχολόγος - Ψυχοθεραπεύτρια και πραγματοποιεί συνεδρίες ιδιωτικά σε γραφεία στην Πετρούπολη και στην Νέα Σμύρνη. Είναι απόφοιτος του Τμήματος Ψυχολογίας του Εθνικού και Καποδιστριακού Πανεπιστημίου Αθηνών και κατέχει εξειδίκευση στη Γνωσιακή – Συμπεριφορική Θεραπεία (CBT) και ειδικό ενδιαφέρον στις προσεγγίσεις που εστιάζουν στο τραύμα (TF-CBT και Brainspotting, Phase 1). Έχει ολοκληρώσει σπουδές στην Κλινική Συμβουλευτική Ψυχικής Υγείας και στη Γνωσιακή – Συμπεριφορική Θεραπεία ενηλίκων στο Κέντρο Εφαρμοσμένης Ψυχοθεραπείας και Συμβουλευτικής (Κ.Ε.ΨΥ.ΣΥ.), ενώ στο παρόν ολοκληρώνει την εκπαίδευσή της στη CBT παιδιών και τους εφήβων. Ακόμη, έχει παρακολουθήσει το εκπαιδευτικό πρόγραμμα εξειδίκευσης στην Ψυχοπαθολογία παιδιών και εφήβων και στη Σχολική Ψυχολογία του Κέντρου Επιμόρφωσης και Διά Βίου Μάθησης του Πανεπιστημίου Αιγαίου. Η επαγγελματική της εμπειρία περιλαμβάνει συνεργασία με το Ψυχιατρικό Νοσοκομείο Αττικής «Δαφνί», όπου απέκτησε κλινική εμπειρία στη γνωστική αποκατάσταση ασθενών και στη χορήγηση ψυχομετρικών εργαλείων. Στο παρελθόν παρείχε συμβουλευτική και ψυχοεκπαιδευτική υποστήριξη σε γονείς, ενώ στο παρόν συνεργάζεται με θεραπευτικά πλαίσια όπου πραγματοποιεί ατομικές και ομαδικές θεραπείες σε παιδιά, εφήβους και ενήλικες καλύπτοντας θέματα που αφορούν τις αγχώδεις διαταραχές, τις διαπροσωπικές σχέσεις, τις διαταραχές προσωπικότητας και το τραύμα.

Tragara Elena is a Psychologist and a certified Gestalt Psychotherapist, maintaining a private practice in Ano Patisia. She is a graduate of the Department of Psychology at Panteion University and has been trained in the Gestalt therapeutic approach at the Psychotherapy and Training Center "Gestalt Foundation." As part of her studies, she completed her internship at the 251st General Air Force Hospital, as well as at the Clinical and Research Department of the Institut Curie in Paris, France. Additionally, she has received training in Clinical Psychopathology at Aeginiteio Hospital through the "Panagiotis Oulis" program. Throughout her professional career, she has worked as a Psychologist at the Rehabilitation and Recovery Center "Blocks Rehab Philoktitis," where she collaborated with individuals suffering from chronic conditions, as well as patients requiring psychological support during their rehabilitation and recovery following sudden health issues. Her objective is to create a safe space for individuals seeking to deeply understand themselves and evolve the way they relate to others. Within her practice, Ground Psychotherapy, a multipurpose psychotherapy space operates, founded on the principles of human care and empathy towards people's needs. It is a supportive environment that simultaneously provides the appropriate ground for the emergence of sensations, thoughts, emotions, and needs. Mental health services offered include individual and group psychotherapy, couples therapy, and counseling.

Maria Mpoutsali is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist, licensed to practice and maintains a private practice in Metamorfosi. She conducts both in-person and online sessions. She provides psychotherapeutic services to adults, children, adolescents, and parents. She holds a degree from the Department of Psychology at the University of Crete and a postgraduate degree in "Clinical Interventions in Addictions" from the same university. Additionally, she has specialized in "Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) for Adults" at the Center for Applied Psychotherapy and Counseling (K.E.PSY.SY.), while also receiving further training in "Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)" at the Society of Cognitive Behavioral Studies, as well as in coordinating Parent School Groups and Adolescent Groups, at the Panhellenic Association of Parent Schools. She completed her postgraduate internship at the OKANA Adolescent Unit - "Atrapos," and has volunteered her services at the Association of Parents, Guardians, and Friends of Individuals with Autism in Rethymno. Throughout her professional career, she has worked as a Psychotherapist in the Social Service of the Municipality of Ilion and as an escort at the Camp Program of the Panhellenic Federation of Associations of Parents and Guardians of Persons with Disabilities (P.O.S.G.K.A.meA.). To this day, she collaborates with Centers for Special Therapies in Attica, where she conducts individual psychotherapy sessions for children and adolescents, as well as parent counseling sessions. Within the framework of her ongoing education and training, she has participated in scientific conferences and specialized seminars focusing on psychological research and innovative therapeutic approaches.

Zikou Aggeliki - Maria is a Psychologist who maintains a private practice in Galatsi. She holds a degree from the Department of Psychology at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and specializes in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. She has acquired professional experience in hospitals and centers where she has worked, such as the Attica Psychiatric Hospital "Dromokaiteio," the Psychiatric Department of Sismanoglio Hospital, the National Center for Social Solidarity, as well as the National Social Help Line and the National Child Protection Line. Additionally, she continually updates her expertise in the field by attending conferences in Greece and abroad and has participated in research related to mental health organized by the University of Athens and the Research University Institute of Mental Health. Finally, she is a member of the Hellenic Psychological Society.

Tyraki Aikaterini MSc is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist and maintains a private practice in Nea Ionia. She is a member of the Hellenic Psychological Society and a distinguished graduate of the Department of Psychology at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. She completed her postgraduate studies at the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, where she conducted a thesis on Health Promotion and Education, focusing on the psychosocial factors influencing the eating behavior of children and adolescents, which was rated Excellent. She is specialized with six years of training in Systemic Psychotherapy and Family Therapy and is a member of the European Family Therapy Association. Additionally, she has specialized in internet addiction among adolescent and adult populations at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and the Psychiatric Hospital of Attica. She is a trained Career Counseling Advisor and skilled in the assessment and rehabilitation of Learning Disabilities. To date, she works as a school psychologist in private educational institutions and has coordinated numerous Parent School groups in public and private schools. She is a member of Greek and international scientific societies, with active research work and presentations at international, European, and national conferences. She follows contemporary developments in psychological research through selected training sessions and supervision meetings. In her practice, she provides therapeutic and counseling services to adults, couples, and families. Finally, she facilitates groups for children, adolescents, and adults to empower them in their roles, improve communication, and manage interpersonal relationships.

Tarsani Triantafyllio is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist licensed to practice and maintains a private practice in Metamorfosi. She conducts sessions both in-person and online. She provides psychotherapeutic services to adults, children, adolescents, and parents. She graduated from the Department of Psychology at the University of Crete and holds a master's degree (M.Sc.) in "Mental Health and Child and Adolescent Psychiatry" from the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. She has specialized in "Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) for Adults" as well as "Parent Counseling" at the Center for Applied Psychotherapy and Counseling (K.E.PSY.SY), and has also received basic training in "Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)" at the Society of Cognitive and Behavioral Studies. Furthermore, she has been trained in Special Education and in supporting children with Autism Spectrum Disorder at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, as well as in "group coordination of adolescents" at the Panhellenic Association of Parenting Schools. Since 2021, she has been working as a private psychologist, offering psychological support to adults, children, and adolescents, and collaborates with specialized therapy centers. Additionally, she has worked as a psychologist in primary schools in Attica, in camp programs for individuals with disabilities, in Vocational Training Centers, and as a parallel support escort. She is also actively involved in volunteer work within organizations for people with disabilities and contributes articles to the website psychologynow.gr. She is a member of the British Psychological Society and supports lifelong learning by participating in conferences, educational programs, and seminars in the fields of psychology and psychotherapy.