Health professionals for Συμβουλευτική γονέων και παιδιών in Athens

Zouka Olga is a Psychologist - Systemic Psychotherapist, licensed to practice, and maintains a private practice in Athens. She graduated from the Department of Psychology at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens (NKUA) and has received postgraduate training in Systemic Psychotherapy (Systemic – Family Therapy and Couple Therapy) at the Society of Systemic Therapy and Intervention for Individuals, Families, and Broader Systems (ESYTHEPAS). She has attended training seminars on administering Projective Tests (RORSCHACH, T.A.T., C.A.T., Children's Drawing Test) at DI.K.E.PS.Y., as well as seminars related to addictions at ITACA – Greek Section and the Training Center of the 18 Ano Addiction Treatment Unit. Additionally, she completed practical training in the Family Department of the Therapeutic Center for Dependent Individuals (KETHEA) "Diavasi" and at the Psychiatric Clinic of the 251 General Air Force Hospital. She has worked as a psychologist in K.D.A.P. MEA (Municipality of Acharnes "AROGI"), in prisons (Detoxification Center for Drug-Addicted Prisoners Eleonas Thebes (KATKETH)), in a shelter for unaccompanied minor refugees (AMKE SUNYPARXIS Ecumenical Refugee Program), and provided psychosocial support to the Municipality of Haidari through an ESPA program. Currently, she provides counseling to unemployed individuals through an ESPA program. In her private practice, she focuses on creating a supportive and collaborative therapeutic relationship, tailoring her approach to the uniqueness and specific needs of each client, aiming at the effective management of any issues they face. She conducts in-person and online sessions with adults, adolescents (15 years and older), families, couples, as well as counseling sessions for couples and parents.

Paulou Eufrosyni is a Psychologist-Integrative Psychotherapist and maintains a private practice in Pedion tou Areos. She holds a degree in Psychology from the University of Crete and is an Integrative Psychotherapist trained at the European Institute of Integrative Psychotherapy (EIIP). She possesses a postgraduate degree (MBA) in Health Unit Management from the Conservatoire des Arts et Métiers (CNAM) and has held a professional license to practice as a Psychologist since 2011. At her private practice in central Athens, she offers individual psychotherapy for adults and adolescents, couples counseling, as well as online sessions in Greece and abroad. With an approach that combines scientific validity, a holistic perspective, and respect for the uniqueness of each individual, she supports clients in managing anxiety, depression, panic attacks, psychosomatic symptoms, interpersonal difficulties, sexual function and identity, grief, and chronic illnesses.  

The initial session, with the consent of the client, may be of longer duration to allow time for an in-depth history-taking and the creation of a safe space for familiarization, promoting a focused and effective therapy.

The Special Therapies Center “Words and Actions” is a space created with love, awareness, and care for children. The primary goal of the team is to meet the therapeutic needs of each child and to guide parents in order to enhance and develop the child's skills. The center provides specialized services for assessment, diagnosis, and therapy for children, adolescents, and adults presenting developmental disorders, speech and language problems, learning difficulties, behavioral issues, as well as psychological support and parental counseling. The founder and Scientific Director of the Center is Darla Eleni, a graduate of the Speech Therapy department of the School of Health Professions at the Technological Educational Institute of Epirus, a member of the Association of Speech Pathologists-Speech Therapists of Greece, and holds a professional license. She has been providing speech therapy services for the past 14 years to children and adults with communication, speech, and language disorders. She specializes in the assessment and therapeutic intervention for children with disorders such as delayed speech and language development, articulation disorders, phonological disorders, autism spectrum disorders, stuttering, and hearing impairment. She has attended numerous seminars related to Speech Therapy and Special Education and continues her professional training both theoretically and practically. Notably, she has been certified in widely recognized therapeutic methods such as TEACCH, Makaton, among others. She has also completed a 9-month training seminar on “AUTISM” at the University of Patras.

Ermioni Margariti is a Psychologist – Psychotherapist who conducts sessions at her private office located at 15 Laodikeias Street (opposite the Athens Concert Hall) as well as online. She graduated from Panteion University of Social and Political Sciences – Department of Psychology and has specialized in Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT) for Adults, Children, and Adolescents at the Institute for Research and Therapy of Behavior (I.E.TH.S. – a four-year study program) leading to European certification from the EABCT. She has attended numerous seminars and training programs, including the Postgraduate Seminar in Clinical Psychopathology "PANAGIOTIS OULIS" and the Postgraduate Seminar in Clinical Skills in Psychopathology "PANAGIOTIS OULIS" at Aeginiteio Hospital – 1st Psychiatric Clinic. She has clinical experience in municipal clinics of the Municipality of Athens, school units of all levels, in streetwork of the Municipality of Athens, and at the Institute for Research & Therapy of Behavior. Since 2021, she has been providing private psychotherapy to adolescents and adults while continuing her clinical training.

Chrysa Kritikou is a clinical psychologist and trainee psychotherapist, maintaining a private practice in Koukaki. Her academic journey began with undergraduate studies in the Department of Education Sciences and Early Childhood Education at the University of Patras. During her studies as a kindergarten teacher, she developed a strong interest in psychology, which led her to decide to pursue a new cycle of studies abroad.

After completing her first degree, she undertook a second undergraduate degree in the Department of Psychology at Leiden University in the Netherlands. Subsequently, she completed postgraduate studies in Child and Adolescent Clinical Psychology at the same university. She then proceeded with the recognition of her degrees by DOATAP and obtained a license to practice as a psychologist.

With a consistent focus on continuous scientific advancement, she actively participates in seminars and scientific conferences, continuously enriching her knowledge and clinical skills. Within the framework of her specialization, she has attended, among others, the Clinical Psychopathology seminar "Panagiotis Oulis," which substantially contributes to her clinical practice.

She is currently attending the four-year Clinical Specialization Program in Systemic Psychotherapy at the Institute for Education and Research "Logo Psychis," which is based on the SANE (System Attachment Narrative Encephalon) model, a comprehensive approach that combines systemic theory with emotional attachment theory.

Anastasia Papasouli is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist and maintains a private practice in Galatsi. She holds a degree in Psychology from the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and specialized in Systemic - Family Therapy at the Center for the Investigation of Human Relationships. Additionally, she completed postgraduate training in learning difficulties at the Developmental Pediatrics Unit of the 2nd Pediatric Clinic and in "School Psychology" at the Center for Continuing Education and Training of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. She possesses valuable professional experience and currently conducts individual and group sessions at her private practice, applying the Synthetic - Systemic model. She undertakes therapy for children, adolescents, and adults, parent counseling, couple and family therapy, as well as group therapy. Simultaneously, she collaborates with therapeutic centers where she conducts therapy sessions with children and adolescents. Specifically, she collaborates with the Therapeutic Program Center "Horizon," the Psychoeducational Support Center "Psych...Agogein," as well as the Center for Speech and Behavior - Epidopoiisi. Finally, as part of her continuing education, she has attended various training seminars focusing on special education, school psychology, play therapy, and parent counseling.

Elena Vrettakou MSc is a Clinical Psychologist, graduate of Panteion University of Athens, and maintains a private practice in Ampelokipoi. Concurrently, she works in programs focused on the development and empowerment of interdisciplinary and supportive structures. She has undergone postgraduate training in Educational Psychology and subsequently specialized in Psychotherapy (MSc) at the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. Since 2010, she has worked in various mental health and educational settings, providing support to adults, adolescents, children, as well as LGBTQ+ individuals. Furthermore, she actively participates in numerous advanced trainings related to clinical psychopathology, psychoanalytic theory, and practice. In her private practice, she applies a psychodynamic approach, focusing on the unconscious processes governing the psyche and aiming not only at symptom elimination but also at in-depth understanding and care of the self.

Η Σοφία Τσακίρη MSc είναι Ψυχολόγος, απόφοιτη του προγράμματος Bachelor στην Ψυχολογία και Συμβουλευτική του Mediterranean College, σε συνεργασία με το Teesside University (Ηνωμένο Βασίλειο), από το οποίο αποφοίτησε το 2011. Το 2012 ολοκλήρωσε τις μεταπτυχιακές της σπουδές στην Ψυχολογία στο University of Plymouth (Ηνωμένο Βασίλειο). Σήμερα εκπαιδεύεται στη Συστημική Ψυχοθεραπεία και βρίσκεται στο 4ο έτος της τετραετούς εκπαίδευσής της. Εργάζεται ιδιωτικά, παρέχοντας υπηρεσίες ψυχολογικής υποστήριξης και συμβουλευτικής, ενώ έχει προσφέρει εθελοντικά τις υπηρεσίες της στο «Χαμόγελο του Παιδιού», αποκτώντας πολύτιμη εμπειρία στην υποστήριξη παιδιών και οικογενειών. Στο θεραπευτικό της έργο προσεγγίζει κάθε άνθρωπο ως τον μοναδικό ειδικό της δικής του εμπειρίας, αναγνωρίζοντας ότι οι προσωπικές ιστορίες, οι σχέσεις και τα νοήματα που συνδιαμορφώνονται επηρεάζουν τον τρόπο με τον οποίο αντιλαμβανόμαστε τον εαυτό μας και τον κόσμο γύρω μας. Μέσα από μια διαδικασία διαλόγου και συνδιαμόρφωσης νοήματος, υποστηρίζει τους ανθρώπους στην ανάδειξη των προσωπικών τους πόρων και δυνατοτήτων, στην εξερεύνηση νέων προοπτικών και στη διαμόρφωση αλλαγών που ανταποκρίνονται στις ανάγκες, τις αξίες και τις επιθυμίες τους. Βασική της προτεραιότητα αποτελεί η δημιουργία ενός ασφαλούς, συνεργατικού και υποστηρικτικού θεραπευτικού πλαισίου, μέσα στο οποίο κάθε άνθρωπος μπορεί να νιώσει ότι ακούγεται, γίνεται κατανοητός και αντιμετωπίζεται με σεβασμό. Παράλληλα, έχει παρακολουθήσει σεμινάρια όπως η Συμβουλευτική Γονέων, η Συστημική Σεξολογία και Σεξοθεραπεία Ζευγαριών και Ατόμων, Άγχος και Κρίσεις Πανικού, Ψυχοπαθολογία κ.α.

Eleni Panteleou is a Clinical Psychologist and maintains a private practice in the Ampelokipoi area, near the Panormou metro station, where she works psychotherapeutically with adults, adolescents, children, and parents. She graduated from the Department of Psychology at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and continued her studies by attending the three-year postgraduate program in Clinical Psychology at the same university. Simultaneously, she is undergoing Clinical Training at the FORUM OF PSYCHOANALYSIS OF THE LACANIAN FIELD OF ATHENS. Within the framework of the Clinical Psychology postgraduate program, she trained in the psychodiagnostic assessment of adults, adolescents, and children using psychometric and projective tools [Intelligence Tests WISC-V, WAIS-IV and projective tests Thematic Apperception Test (T.A.T.), Children's Apperception Test (C.A.T.), and Rorschach Inkblot Test (R-PAS)]. She has worked as a trainee Clinical Psychologist at the Day Center "Babel" as well as in the Liaison Psychiatry Department of the "Agia Sofia" Children's Hospital. Currently, she works as a Clinical Psychologist at the Prevention Center for Addictions and Promotion of Psychosocial Health of Elliniko-Argyroupoli "Heliotropio," in collaboration with the E.O.P.A.E., as well as in a Therapy Center for adults, children, and adolescents.

Η Χατζηχρήστου Άννα είναι Πιστοποιημένη Ψυχοθεραπεύτρια και Σύμβουλος Ψυχικής Υγείας με ειδίκευση στην Προσωποκεντρική και Focusing Βιωματική Ψυχοθεραπεία και την Σύγχρονη Κλινική Ύπνωση. Ως πολύτιμα εφόδια διαθέτει τις συστηματικές σπουδές της σε Πανεπιστήμια της Αγγλίας και των Η.Π.Α., την εμπειρία που αποκόμισε από την μακροχρόνια εργασία της στο πεδίο, μα πάνω απ’ όλα τη συνέπεια και την αδιαπραγμάτευτη αγάπη της για το αντικείμενο. Γεννημένη το 1962 στην Αθήνα, απέκτησε Bachelor Degree στην Ψυχολογία ολοκληρώνοντας με επιτυχία τις σπουδές της στο Southeastern College της Πολιτείας Delaware των ΗΠΑ, ενώ μερικά χρόνια αργότερα της απονεμήθηκε από το University of East Anglia του Norwich Μεταπτυχιακός Τίτλος Σπουδών (Master) στην Προσωποκεντρική και Focusing Βιωματική Ψυχοθεραπεία. Θέλοντας να εμβαθύνει ακόμη περισσότερο, απέκτησε Πτυχίο Πιστοποιημένου Επαγγελματία στην Focusing Βιωματική Ψυχοθεραπεία από το Focusing Institute της Νέας Υόρκης, ενώ πρόσφατα εξειδικεύτηκε επίσης στην Σύγχρονη Βιοθυμική Κλινική Ύπνωση, λαμβάνοντας Πιστοποίηση Υπνοθεραπεύτριας από τον επίσημο επαγγελματικό φορέα Κλινικής Ύπνωσης στη Βρετανία (General Hypnotherapy Standards Council). Είτε ως μαθητευόμενη, είτε αργότερα ως εκπαιδεύτρια και επόπτρια, συνέχισε να έχει σταθερή παρουσία στο χώρο της κατάρτισης Επαγγελματιών Ψυχικής Υγείας. Ταυτόχρονα, συμμετείχε σε δεκάδες Συνέδρια, Διεθνή Συμπόσια και Ημερίδες σε Ελλάδα και εξωτερικό. Ωστόσο, γνωρίζοντας πως κανένας τίτλος δεν μπορεί να υποκαταστήσει την γνήσια εμπειρία φρόντισε από νωρίς να υπηρετήσει την επιστήμη της στην πράξη, εργαζόμενη σε εθελοντική βάση επί 15 χρόνια (2005-2020) στο Ιατρείο Περιοχικής Αναισθησίας, Θεραπείας Πόνου και Παρηγορικής Αγωγής του Αρεταίειου Πανεπιστημιακού Νοσοκομείου Αθηνών, στον τομέα Συμβουλευτικής και Ψυχοθεραπείας. Παράλληλα, από το 1990 έως σήμερα διενεργεί ατομικές και ομαδικές συνεδρίες και βιωματικά εργαστήρια σε συνεργασία με Κέντρα Ψυχικής Υγείας, έχοντας ακόμα συμμετάσχει εθελοντικά σε Εκστρατείες Προληπτικής Ιατρικής για Παιδιά και Ενηλίκους υπό το Γενικό Νοσοκομείο Παίδων "Π. & Α.Κυριακού". Είναι ιδρυτικό μέλος της Ελληνικής Προσωποκεντρικής - Βιωματικής Εταιρείας (ΕΠΒΕ), μέλος της Εθνικής Εταιρείας Ψυχοθεραπείας Ελλάδος (ΕΕΨΕ), της Ευρωπαϊκής Εταιρείαs Ψυχοθεραπείας (EAP), της Ελληνικής Εταιρείας Συμβουλευτικής (ΕΕΣ), της Ευρωπαϊκής Εταιρείας Συμβουλευτικής (EAC), της Παγκόσμιας Εταιρείας Προσωποκεντρικής και Βιωματικής Συμβουλευτικής και Ψυχοθεραπείας (WAPCEPC) και Πιστοποιημένη Επόπτρια Προσωποκεντρικής και Focusing Ψυχοθεραπείας από το Υπουργείο Παιδείας (ΕΟΠΕΠ).

Lamprou Giannis is a Clinical Psychologist with a private practice located in central Athens. He holds a degree in Psychology from the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, with postgraduate specialization studies in Clinical Psychology from the same university. Additionally, he has attended advanced training programs focused on the mental health of children and adolescents and has participated in seminars on Lacanian-oriented psychoanalytic theory as part of his continuous professional development and training. He has applied his psychological expertise in various settings, including the field of addictions, in a psychiatric unit for children and adolescents, in counseling and psychological support for students, and in providing psychological support for unaccompanied minors. Currently, he works in a counseling and psychotherapeutic capacity, offering individual psychotherapy to adolescents and adults, aiming at prevention, diagnosis, support, and intervention in matters related to mental health, always taking into account the needs of each individual. More specifically, the management of emotional responses, the treatment of depressive and anxiety symptoms, difficulties related to interpersonal relationships, as well as issues concerning identity and self-image are some of the aspects that can be addressed and explored within individual therapy sessions.

The Kentro Psyxopaidagogikis Ypostiriksis Psyxagogein is a modern, fully equipped, and specially designed center to meet the needs of children, adolescents, and adults. The Director of the Center is Kentro Psyxopaidagogikis Ypostiriksis Psyxagogein, Psychologist - Child Psychologist - Special Systemic Therapist for Couples and Families. She holds a degree in Psychology from the Faculty of Philosophy of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. The Center's goal is to provide specialized support to children and their families by offering comprehensive services in the field of diagnosis, assessment, therapy, and rehabilitation of developmental and learning difficulties in children and adolescents. Finally, it covers a wide range of therapeutic programs for adults.

Katsimardou Stauroula is a Psychologist – Systemic Psychotherapist for children, adolescents, and adults (professional license no. 1006982). She is a graduate of the Department of Psychology at Panteion University and is completing postgraduate studies in the program "Developmental and Adolescent Health Strategies" at the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. Concurrently, she is training in the four-year Systemic Psychotherapy and Counseling program at the Center for Systemic Study and Therapy (Ke.S.Meth.).

She deals with issues related to anxiety and panic attacks, intense stress and overload, occupational burnout and emotional exhaustion, psychosomatic symptoms, as well as difficulties in interpersonal relationships. Additionally, she works on grief and loss, low self-esteem, boundaries, emotional regulation, decision-making difficulties, loss of meaning, and adaptation to transitional life periods in adolescents and adults.

She holds certification in the administration and evaluation of the psychometric tools WISC-V and WAIS-IV and has attended the Special Education seminar at the University of Patras. She has participated in mental health seminars and conferences and is engaged in ongoing personal psychotherapy and supervision.

She has gained experience in various clinical settings, such as the Naval Hospital of Piraeus, the General Children's Hospital "Panagioti & Aglaia Kyriakou," the 414 Military Hospital for Special Diseases, and the Day Center for Children and Adolescents "Thalpos."

Dr. Reppa Glykeria is a Psychologist and maintains her private practice in Athens (Syngrou - Fix). She holds a Bachelor's degree in Psychology (Hons) and Physical Education and Sports Sciences, as well as Master's degrees and a PhD in Educational and School Sports Psychology. Approaching her science as a dynamic process that constantly evolves, she has attended numerous post-graduate programs and seminars, including Cognitive-Behavioral Psychotherapy, Counseling and Career Orientation, Psychoeducation and Family Therapy, Couple Counseling, Eating Disorders and Obesity, as well as Mindfulness for children and adults. She is a Lecturer in Educational Psychology at the Department of Psychology of the School of Health Sciences at Neapolis University Pafos and co-coordinator of the MSc in Educational Psychology. She has worked as a Psychologist in an online psychotherapy program for anxiety disorders due to the Covid_19 pandemic, on the "Isolation, without loneliness" helpline, as well as on the 10306 Psychosocial Support Line.

Koratzani Panagiota is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist and maintains her private practice in Ilisia. She holds a degree in Psychology from the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and specializes in Systemic-Synthetic Psychotherapy. She is currently enrolled in a training program in Sexual Education and the Psychology of Adolescent Relationships. She has attended numerous seminars and has worked at the Hellenic Center for Mental Health and Research in the Child Guidance Service, A’ Athens, as well as the Counseling Line of the "Together for Children" Association. In her practice, she handles a wide range of cases, always focusing on providing the best possible service tailored to the individual needs of each person she treats.

Vryoni Ilektra is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist and maintains a private practice in Athens. She studied Psychology at Panteion University, followed by Child Development in the Psychology Department at the University of Central Lancashire, and completed further training in Developmental Psychopathology at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. She is a Systemic Psychotherapist and provides family psychotherapy sessions. In recent years, she has worked as a Psychologist in Centers for Special Therapies. Additionally, she has extensive experience in anxiety disorders, emotional disorders, as well as parent counseling.