Health professionals for Συμβουλευτική γονέων και παιδιών near Acharnes

Το Κέντρο Ειδικών Θεραπειών TheraKid βρίσκεται στην Κηφισιά και τελεί υπό την επιστημονική διεύθυνση της Ψυχολόγου – Ψυχοθεραπεύτριας Αγγελικής Μουσταφά Μήτση. Το Κέντρο στελεχώνεται από καταρτισμένους και έμπειρους επαγγελματίες, όπως Λογοθεραπευτές, Εργοθεραπευτές, Ψυχολόγους – Ψυχοθεραπευτές και Ειδικούς Παιδαγωγούς, καλύπτοντας ένα ευρύ φάσμα υπηρεσιών με στόχο την ολόπλευρη στήριξη κάθε παιδιού. Παρέχονται εξατομικευμένα θεραπευτικά προγράμματα με σεβασμό στις ιδιαίτερες ανάγκες και τη μοναδικότητα κάθε θεραπευόμενου. Ορισμένες από τις υπηρεσίες που προσφέρονται στο TheraKid είναι η λογοθεραπεία, η εργοθεραπεία, η ειδική μαθησιακή υποστήριξη, η πρώιμη παρέμβαση, η παιδική ψυχοθεραπεία και η συμβουλευτική γονέων, ενώ πραγματοποιούνται και αξιολογήσεις από διεπιστημονική ομάδα. Παράλληλα, το Κέντρο διαθέτει εξειδικευμένα προγράμματα για αυτισμό, ΔΕΠ-Υ, δυσκολίες συγκέντρωσης, οργάνωση μελέτης, καθώς και ομαδικές παρεμβάσεις για την ενίσχυση κοινωνικών και συναισθηματικών δεξιοτήτων.

Η ομάδα του Κέντρου Ειδικών Θεραπειών αποτελείται από εξειδικευμένους επαγγελματίες με πολυετή εμπειρία και βαθιά αφοσίωση στην υποστήριξη του παιδιού και της οικογένειας. Η Νικολαΐδη Έρρικα, Παιδοψυχολόγος, απόφοιτη του Αριστοτελείου Πανεπιστημίου Θεσσαλονίκης και μεταπτυχιακή φοιτήτρια Αναπτυξιακής Ψυχολογίας και Εφηβικής Υγείας του Εθνικού και Καποδιστριακού Πανεπιστημίου Αθηνών, ειδικεύεται στη Διαταραχή Αυτιστικού Φάσματος, στην Ψυχομετρική Αξιολόγηση και στην Ειδική Αγωγή. Η Σαρρή Κατερίνα, Ειδική Παιδαγωγός, απόφοιτη του Τμήματος Αγωγής και Φροντίδας στην Πρώιμη Παιδική Ηλικία, διαθέτει εμπειρία στην Προσχολική Αγωγή, στις Μαθησιακές Δυσκολίες και στη Σχολική Προσαρμογή. Η Ρίζου Σοφία, Λογοθεραπεύτρια – Λογοπαθολόγος, πτυχιούχος του Πανεπιστημίου Ιωαννίνων, ασχολείται με την αξιολόγηση λόγου και ομιλίας, τη θεραπεία άρθρωσης και την ανάπτυξη λεξιλογίου. Η Καπογιαννάτου Μαρία, Λογοθεραπεύτρια και μεταπτυχιακή φοιτήτρια στη Νευροαποκατάσταση, ειδικεύεται στις Αρθρωτικές και Φωνολογικές Διαταραχές καθώς και στις Νευροαναπτυξιακές Δυσκολίες. Η Καραμανιώλα Έλενα, Εργοθεραπεύτρια, διαθέτει εμπειρία στην Παιδιατρική Εργοθεραπεία, στην υποστήριξη Αναπτυξιακών Αναγκών και στην εφαρμογή Εξατομικευμένων Θεραπευτικών Προγραμμάτων. Η Τούντα Σωτηρία, Ψυχολόγος με μεταπτυχιακές σπουδές στην Ιατρική Σχολή του ΕΚΠΑ, ειδικεύεται στην Παιδοψυχολογία, στην Ψυχοδυναμική Θεραπεία και στη χορήγηση Προβολικών Δοκιμασιών. Η Εμπεόγλου Βαρβάρα, Ψυχολόγος με μεταπτυχιακό στην Εφαρμοσμένη Κλινική Ψυχολογία, εστιάζει στη θεραπευτική υποστήριξη εφήβων και οικογενειών, με εξειδίκευση στην Ομαδική Αναλυτική Ψυχοθεραπεία και στις Διαταραχές Πρόσληψης Τροφής. Τέλος, η Χριστοπούλου Βασιλική, Ψυχολόγος – Ψυχοθεραπεύτρια και συνεργάτης του TheraKid, ειδικεύεται στην Παιδοψυχολογία, στις Συναισθηματικές Δυσκολίες και στην Ομαδική Ψυχοθεραπεία. Όλα τα μέλη της ομάδας συνεργάζονται με συνέπεια, επιστημονικότητα και ενσυναίσθηση, προσφέροντας ένα ασφαλές, ολιστικό και υποστηρικτικό περιβάλλον για κάθε παιδί και οικογένεια.

Paraskeuopoulou Stratigoula is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist with a private practice in Kifisia. She completed her studies in Psychology at the University of Derby, holding a professional license with protocol number 459215. Subsequently, she expanded her training in the field of psychotherapy by studying at the Hellenic Organization of Psychotherapy and Education, specializing in Group Analysis, which is recognized by the European Group Analytic Training Institution Network (EGATIN).

Her training includes both individual and group psychotherapy for adults, through a personal therapeutic process and supervision in group analytic orientation. Additionally, she completed her practical training at the Department of Public and Community Health, in the Hygiene and Epidemiology Laboratory of the School of Public Health at the University of West Attica.

Ms. Paraskeuopoulou has also collaborated with the Hellenic Society for the Rheumatic Diseases (EL.E.A.N.A.), where she was responsible for coordinating adult groups and implementing experiential programs within these groups, demonstrating her commitment to improving the quality of life of the participants.

Papaleksi Melina is a Psychologist with a private practice in Nea Ionia, Attica. She is a graduate of the Department of Psychology at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and holds a master's degree from the University of Thessaly titled "Counseling Psychology, Counseling in Special Education, Education and Health." Additionally, she is specializing in Systemic Psychotherapy. She has significant work experience with children, adolescents, and adults with mental, emotional, and behavioral difficulties in various settings and contexts, and she is certified in Greek Sign Language. Individual sessions (including in sign language) are provided for adults, adolescents, and children, along with parent counseling and psychoeducational groups for all ages.

Η Μουζάκη Γιάννα είναι Ψυχολόγος-ειδ. Ψυχοθεραπεύτρια Συνθετικής Συστημικής Οικογενειακής Προσέγγισης, κατέχει μεταπτυχιακό τίτλο στην Εφαρμοσμένη Θετική Ψυχολογία (MSc Applied Positive Psychology) και διατηρεί ιδιωτικό γραφείο στη Κηφισιά. Έχει δημιουργήσει έναν θεραπευτικό χώρο για ανθρώπους που βιώνουν περιόδους αλλαγής, απώλειας, αναζήτησης νοήματος ή επαναπροσδιορισμού του εαυτού τους. Η θεραπευτική της φιλοσοφία βασίζεται στην πεποίθηση ότι ο αυθεντικός εαυτός δεν χρειάζεται διόρθωση, αλλά καλλιεργείται μέσα από επίγνωση, φροντίδα και ουσιαστική σύνδεση. Στο πλαίσιο της θεραπευτικής διαδικασίας παρέχεται χώρος για την επεξεργασία τόσο των δυσκολιών και των τραυμάτων όσο και των δυνατοτήτων που μπορούν να αναπτυχθούν και να ανθίσουν. Παρέχονται υπηρεσίες Ατομικής - Ομαδικής Ψυχοθεραπείας, Θεραπείας Ζεύγους, Οικογενειακής Θεραπείας, καθώς και Συμβουλευτικής Γονέων και Εφήβων. Συντονίζει σε εταιρείες και οργανισμούς βιωματικά workshops και ομάδες συμβουλευτικής που ενισχύουν την ψυχική ευεξία, τη σύνδεση και την ανθεκτικότητα στον χώρο εργασίας. Στο πλαίσιο της συνεχούς επιμόρφωσης και κατάρτισης της έχει παρακολουθήσει και παρακολουθεί πληθώρα εκπαιδευτικών σεμιναρίων.

Η Καρυοφύλλη Δήμητρα είναι Κλινική Ψυχολόγος και διατηρεί ιδιωτικό γραφείο στα Άνω Πατήσια. Σπούδασε Ψυχολογία στο Πάντειο Πανεπιστήμιο Κοινωνικών και Πολιτικών Επιστημών. Είναι κάτοχος άδειας άσκησης επαγγέλματος ψυχολόγου με Αρ. Πρωτ.: 816021 σε όλη την επικράτεια και κάτοχος μεταπτυχιακού τίτλου στην Κλινική και Συμβουλευτική Ψυχολογία, με έμφαση στη Γνωσιακή Συμπεριφορική Θεραπεία, University of Derby. Στα πλαίσια εκπόνησης διπλωματικών εργασιών έχει διεξάγει δύο ερευνητικές μελέτες στον τομέα της Κλινικής Ψυχολογίας. Έχει μετεκπαιδευτεί στην «Ψυχοεκπαίδευση» στο Ερευνητικό Πανεπιστημιακό Ινστιτούτο Ψυχικής Υγιεινής (Ε.Π.Ι.Ψ.Υ) και στη Συστημική Σεξολογία και Σεξοθεραπεία Ζευγαριών και Ατόμων στο Κέντρο Συστημικής Μελέτης και Θεραπείας, όπου και συνεχίζει με εξειδίκευση σε τετραετές πρόγραμμα Συστημικής Ψυχοθεραπείας από το 2023. Συνεργάστηκε ως Κλινική Ψυχολόγος με το Ινστιτούτο Ψυχικής και Σεξουαλικής Υγείας του Δρ Θάνου Ασκητή, όπου ανέλαβε περισσότερα από 50 περιστατικά, έγραψε περισσότερα από 100 άρθρα και πραγματοποίησε ομιλίες σε σχολεία στον τομέα της Σεξουαλικής Αγωγής, εντρυφώντας στην ανθρώπινη σεξουαλικότητα και στη θεραπεία των σεξουαλικών δυσλειτουργιών.

Η κλινική της εμπειρία επικεντρώνεται στην ατομική ψυχοθεραπεία, θεραπεία ζεύγους, σεξουαλική θεραπεία, θεραπεία οικογένειας και συμβουλευτική γονέων.

Aggelopoulou Dimitra is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist and maintains a private practice in Ilion. She holds a degree from the Department of Psychology at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and has been trained in Systemic and Family Psychotherapy under the auspices of the European Family Therapy Association (EFTA), at SKEPSYS (Systemic Center for Training and Psychological Support). Ms. Aggelopoulou has worked providing counseling support at the Municipality of Petroupoli, at the Skaramagas Refugee Reception Center offering psychological support, as well as at the non-governmental organization "NEFES." She is a founding member of the Social Solidarity and Psychological Support Network "Coexistence," and to date offers psychological support to individuals with disabilities and their families at the Day Center "All of Us." Finally, she is a member of the Association of Greek Psychologists and believes that "Psychotherapy is a journey toward self-awareness, a gift we can give ourselves."

Karoutsou Olga is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist who maintains a private practice in Nea Filadelfeia. She is a graduate of the Department of Psychology at Panteion University of Social and Political Sciences. She has specialized through a four-year training program in person-centered counseling and psychotherapy and holds the European Certificate of Psychotherapy (ECP). This is a humanistic approach tailored to the needs and capabilities of each individual. Alongside counseling and psychotherapy for adults, she also provides psychological support for adolescents and parental counseling, having specialized in Child Psychology (MSc, Psychology of Child Development) at the University of Central Lancashire. In the context of her professional practice, she has worked at the Educational and Counseling Support Center of Nea Ionia and in private preschools, while also volunteering her services to new mothers and pregnant women facing financial difficulties. Believing in the continuous development of the individual, she pursues personal and professional growth through personal psychotherapy, supervision, and further training. In her professional experience to date, she has collaborated with individuals dealing with issues in interpersonal relationships, panic attacks, anxiety disorders, depression, experiencing transitional life phases, or seeking a general improvement in their quality of life. She believes that within us lie the necessary strengths to improve our quality of life and accompanies each person on their therapeutic journey with equality and respect. Finally, it is worth mentioning that, beyond her studies in Psychology and Psychotherapy, she holds a degree in engineering from the Polytechnic School of Aristotle University of Thessaloniki (AUTH).

Maria Sakkari is a Psychologist – Psychotherapist, licensed to practice (236128), and maintains her office in Kifisia. She holds a degree from the Department of Psychology at the University of Crete and specializes in Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT) at the Institute for Research and Behavioral Therapy (IRBT). Within this framework, she provides individual psychotherapy for adults, couples therapy, and parental counseling. Her experience stems from many years of collaboration with diverse therapeutic settings. Specifically, she has worked in Centers for Specialized Therapies - Counseling, undertaking psychotherapy for adults and adolescents as well as parental counseling. Additionally, through her collaboration with specialized online psychotherapy platforms, she offers individual adult psychotherapy and writes articles on issues related to mental health and psychiatric disorders. An important part of her training was her internship at the Day Center PEPSEAEE, focused on the psychosocial rehabilitation and reintegration of patients. She places great emphasis on continuous personal education and development in the fields of Psychology and Psychotherapy, attending numerous seminars, conferences, and workshops. Her primary concern is demonstrating empathy towards the patient, active listening, understanding their needs, and gradually establishing a healthy therapeutic relationship founded on trust. Through guidance in techniques for managing emotions, thoughts, and behaviors, therapy aims to promote the patient's mental health and well-being.

Rapti Agapi is a Psychologist - Narrative Psychotherapist and maintains a private practice in Ilion, Attica. She conducts individual psychotherapy and counseling sessions for children, adolescents, and adults, either in person or online. She holds a degree in Psychology from the University of Crete. Additionally, she has earned a postgraduate degree in "Applied Child and Adolescent Psychology" from the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, as well as in "E-Learning" from the University of Piraeus. She also specializes in Narrative Psychotherapy and Community Practice from the Institute of Narrative Psychotherapy and Community Practice of Thessaloniki, in collaboration with the Dulwich Centre in Australia. Concurrently, during her studies, she has participated in numerous seminars, such as Play Therapy, Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, Counseling and Vocational Guidance, Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), and First Aid. From 2017 to 2023, she has provided voluntary counseling and psychotherapy services at the social clinics of the Municipality of Ilion. From 2020 to the present, she has worked in settings such as the social service of the Municipality of Ilion, specialized therapy centers, primary education school units, School Educational Support Networks (S.D.E.Y.), as well as Interdisciplinary Assessment, Counseling, and Support Centers (K.E.D.A.S.Y.) in Athens, with primary responsibilities including the psycho-emotional and psychometric assessment of children and adolescents, parental counseling, and psychoeducation of children and adolescents.

Emmanouela-Marina Vintiadi was born and resides in Athens. She is a Psychologist-Psychotherapist. She has been trained in Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy and continues her education through seminars, clinical groups, study groups, and individual and group supervision. Her postgraduate specialization is in Criminology. She has worked in psychosocial rehabilitation units, municipalities, and psychological support centers with adults, children, and socially vulnerable groups. Additionally, she has participated in research as a scientific collaborator and is a key speaker in webinars and conferences for the training of health professionals as well as for raising public awareness on mental health issues. She collaborates with the Day Center "Galini" of the Non-Profit Organization Prometheus as a psychologist and maintains a private practice in Kifisia, where she conducts in-person and online psychotherapy sessions for adults, adolescents, and couples.

Sessions available in English.

Varvara Karpouzou is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist and maintains her private practice in Kifisia. She holds a degree in Psychology from the University of East London and has completed postgraduate studies in Clinical Psychology at the University of East London as well as in Child Psychology at the University of Central Lancashire. She specialized in Systemic-Family Psychotherapy at the Laboratory for the Investigation of Human Relations, which is based on the Synthetic Model of Systemic Therapy, as well as in the Diagnosis and Psychotherapy of Children through the SANE (System attachment Narrative Encephalon) perspective, an enriched model of systemic psychotherapy that integrates elements from attachment theory, the narrative approach, and neuroscience findings into therapeutic practice. She was trained in Sue Johnson's model, Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy (EFT), is a certified couples therapist, and an official member of the EFT Greek Network and the ICEEFT (International Center for Excellence in EFT). Her scientific interest in psychological trauma led her to train in the psychotherapeutic method EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) for addressing emotional distress and symptoms arising from adverse life experiences or events. The Psychologist collaborates with EPIPSY, specifically with the Day Hospital. It is worth noting that, perceiving science as a dynamic process in constant evolution and wishing to be part of this process, she participates in numerous seminars and conferences both in Greece and abroad. In her private practice, she addresses a wide range of cases, combining her scientific rigor with the experience gained from over 25 years of professional activity. She is an official member of the British Psychological Society (MBPsS), the EFT Greek Network, and the Hellenic Society of Systemic Therapy (ELESYTH).

Poupalou Vasileia is a licensed Psychologist who maintains her private practice in Ilion. She holds a degree in Psychology from the University of Wales and a master's degree (MSc) in Clinical Psychology from Derby University. Additionally, she has been trained in the fields of "Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)" and "Management of Emotional & Psychological Trauma" at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, and specialized in Special Education at the Lifelong Learning Center - G. Vanidis. She has also received training in the "Drama Therapy Model," "Parenting in School Age," and "Family Therapy in Grief." Her primary therapeutic approach is Cognitive & Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Positive Psychology, with a specialization in anxiety disorders. Given the fact that each individual is unique, with different life circumstances both past and present, different experiences, and varying cognitive schemas, she employs different coping methods. Through individualized intervention, the goal is to achieve long-term changes collaboratively, both by reducing or eliminating symptoms and negative thoughts that hinder daily life, and by fostering a different perspective on past, present, and future events.

Mpaloti Maria MA is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist with a private practice in the Kifisia area. She holds a degree in Psychology from Panteion University and postgraduate studies from the University of Nottingham, UK. She has specialized in the systemic approach, following extensive training at AKMA (Athens Center for the Study of Man). The Psychologist has participated in European conferences and has many years of experience in psychotherapy for adolescents and adults, as well as in group and family therapy.

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.

At the ARKESIS Mental Health Center, a comprehensive psychotherapeutic and psychiatric framework is offered for adults, adolescents, and children. Through the integration of psychodynamic/psychoanalytic approaches, systemic and group therapy, as well as specialized psychiatric support, a safe environment is created for recognizing individual needs, with the ultimate goal of personal development and mental well-being. Psychiatric services are also provided at the center. The founder of the center, Melina Arkesis Tzakou, based in Nea Ionia, Attica, provides mental health services as a Psychologist - Psychoanalytic Psychotherapist. She is a graduate of the European University Cyprus (EUC), a regular member of the Hellenic Psychological Society and the British Psychological Society (BPS). Currently, she is completing her specialization in Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy (DIKEPSY) and a Master's degree in Applied Developmental Psychology at the Hellenic Open University. She has received additional training in Clinical Psychopathology and Clinical Skills at the Panagiotis Oulis Clinical Psychopathology program at EPIPSY. At the same time, she has been trained in Synthetic Approach Mental Health Counseling at the Athens Synthesis Centre. She is certified to administer projective tests such as TAT, CAT, Child Drawing Test, and the Rorschach Inkblot Test. Melina Arkesis Tzakou, together with her scientific team of experienced and qualified psychotherapists specializing in Systemic and Psychoanalytic approaches, achieves the appropriate provision of mental health services for adults, adolescents, couples, and parents. The team always operates under the supervision of Ms. Melina Arkesis Tzakou, who ensures the maintenance of scientific rigor, the proper therapeutic approach, and the uninterrupted progress of psychotherapies.

Gkatzelia Areti is a Mental Health Counselor with a private practice in Nea Filadelfeia. She holds a master's degree in Clinical and Counseling Psychology from American Liberty University and graduated from the Sociology Department of Panteion University. She completed the basic training program in Cognitive-Behavioral Psychotherapy and Clinical Hypnotherapy at the Center for Applied Counseling and Psychotherapy. Additionally, she specialized in Special Education, specifically in the Rehabilitation of Learning Disabilities and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, as well as in Parent Counseling at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. Throughout her career, she has gained clinical experience collaborating with specialized organizations such as the Non-Profit Social Benefit Organization "Stay Strong." Furthermore, she has participated in Parenting Schools and Psychotherapy groups, while her clinical practice includes a broad range of individual psychotherapy for adults with personality disorders, anxiety disorders, and eating disorders. Finally, she has particular expertise in interventions with children with autism and has attended seminars on pediatric and adolescent epilepsy, addictions, and their prevention within the local community.

Koutsaftiki Katerina is a licensed Psychologist – Psychotherapist, holder of a Psychology Degree with honors from the University of Greenwich, and maintains a private practice in Kifisia. She is a certified Systemic Psychotherapist from Logo Psychis – Institute of Training and Research in Systemic Psychotherapy, having completed the four-year Clinical Specialization Program SANE (System Attachment Narrative Encephalon), which integrates attachment theory, principles of narrative psychology, and contemporary findings in neuroscience. Additionally, she has attended the one-year Specialization Program in Couples Therapy and the one-year Specialization Program in Trauma Management offered at “Logo Psychis.” Lastly, she completed the Specialization program in Systemic Counseling from the Laboratory for the Exploration of Human Relations and holds an MBA from the Athens University of Economics and Business (AUEB) in Human Resource Management. She has taught at colleges in the field of Research Methods and Data Analysis in Applied Sciences (Psychology, etc.), and has conducted and coordinated experiential psychology seminars on self-awareness, boundaries, and interpersonal relationship management. She practices privately, providing in-person and online psychotherapy and counseling sessions for adults, couples, and parents, in both Greek & English. She specializes in interpersonal relationship issues, self-improvement and self-confidence enhancement, intra-family relationships, emotional difficulties, anxiety, occupational stress, as well as sexual orientation issues. Finally, she is a member of the British Psychological Society.