Health professionals for Συμβουλευτική γονέων και παιδιών near Dafni

Maria Mpogdanou is a counseling psychologist based in Athens, licensed to practice professionally. She offers face-to-face and online sessions at her private office in Kareas.

She graduated with honors from Cardiff Metropolitan University in the United Kingdom. She has three years of clinical experience in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. She has also been trained in the application of counseling techniques through her practice at the Alzheimer Center of Athens.

Additionally, she has completed specialized programs in Counseling and couples and family therapy at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. She is also certified in positive psychology counseling.

She regularly participates in continuing education and is under consistent professional supervision. This ensures the continuous updating of her knowledge and the provision of high-quality services. She places particular emphasis on mental health, empathy, and scientific evidence-based practice.

Mantelou Arxontia is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist and a member of the Hellenic Psychological Society. She maintains a private practice in the Vyronas area and collaborates with other therapeutic settings in the field of mental health. She obtained her degree from the Department of Psychology at the University of Central Lancashire in the United Kingdom and holds a master's degree in Applied Clinical Psychology from the same university. She has specialized in Systemic Existential Psychotherapy and Family Therapy at the Educational and Therapeutic Institute "Antistixi." She has attended numerous conferences and seminars and has participated in conferences, publications, and research. She has worked as a psychologist in mental health facilities, implementing intervention programs for families, children, adolescents, and vulnerable populations. She provides psychotherapeutic services to adults, children-adolescents, couples, and families seeking to address difficulties presented as symptoms or disorders (mood disorders, anxiety disorders, behavioral disorders), dysfunctional relationships, or critical life events (e.g., loss, illness, childbirth, family phase transitions), or those wishing to expand their self-awareness.

Η ομάδα του ReConnect Clinic αποτελείται από Ψυχολόγους - Ψυχοθεραπευτές με κοινό πλαίσιο αξιών και διαφορετικές ειδικεύσεις, ώστε να μπορούν να στηρίξουν το άτομο ουσιαστικά σε διαφορετικές φάσεις και ανάγκες της ζωής του. Προσφέρουν συνεδρίες δια ζώσης στη Νέα Σμύρνη αλλά και διαδικτυακά, ώστε να μπορεί κάποιος να επιλέξει τον τρόπο που του ταιριάζει περισσότερο και να βρει μέσα στην ομάδα τον άνθρωπο με τον οποίο νιώθει ότι μπορεί να χτίσει μια σταθερή, ουσιαστική θεραπευτική σχέση και να κάνει το επόμενο βήμα προς περισσότερη ηρεμία και σύνδεση στη ζωή του.

Παναγιώτα Κατεβαίνη, Ψυχολόγος – Συστημική Οικογενειακή Ψυχοθεραπεύτρια.

Έχει λάβει εκπαίδευση στη EFT (Συγκινησιακά Εστιασμένη Θεραπεία Ζεύγους). Από μικρή την απασχολούσε πώς μπορεί ένας άνθρωπος να ανακουφιστεί όταν πονάει. Αρχικά πίστευε ότι αυτό γίνεται μόνο μέσα από την ιατρική. Σταδιακά όμως είδε ότι πολλές “ασθένειες” δεν αφορούν μόνο το σώμα, αλλά και την ψυχή, τις σχέσεις, την ιστορία του ατόμου. Έτσι επέλεξε την ψυχολογία, γιατί για εκείνη είχε βαθύτερο νόημα να είναι δίπλα σε ανθρώπους που παλεύουν με ψυχολογικές δυσκολίες και αναζητούν έναν πιο ήρεμο, ζωντανό τρόπο να ζουν. Σπούδασε Ψυχολογία στο Πάντειο Πανεπιστήμιο και ολοκλήρωσε την πρακτική της άσκηση στο παιδοψυχιατρικό τμήμα του Νοσοκομείου Παίδων «Αγλαΐα Κυριακού». Από τότε βρίσκεται σταθερά σε χώρους ψυχικής υγείας, εκπαίδευσης και ειδικής αγωγής, δουλεύοντας με παιδιά, εφήβους, ενήλικες, γονείς και οικογένειες. Εργάζεται συχνά με δυσκολίες στη σχέση γονέα - παιδιού και στην οικογενειακή επικοινωνία, προβλήματα στη σχέση ζεύγους, επαναλαμβανόμενες συγκρούσεις, απομάκρυνση, άγχος, συναισθηματική υπερφόρτιση, αίσθημα “δεν αντέχω άλλο”, θέματα εφηβείας, ταυτότητας και ορίων μέσα στην οικογένεια.

Στη θεραπεία δεν βλέπει ποτέ το άτομο “μόνο του”, αλλά μέσα στο πλέγμα των σχέσεων που το διαμορφώνουν. Δουλεύει συστημικά, με άτομα, ζευγάρια, οικογένειες και ομάδες. Στις συνεδρίες ζεύγους βασίζεται στη Συγκινησιακά Εστιασμένη Θεραπεία (EFT), που μας βοηθά να δούμε κάτω από τις συγκρούσεις τις βαθύτερες ανάγκες για εγγύτητα και ασφάλεια.

Με τους γονείς εργάζεται πάνω στη γονική ταυτότητα, στα όρια και στον συναισθηματικό αλφαβητισμό – πώς δηλαδή να αναγνωρίζουν, να ονοματίζουν και να υποστηρίζουν τα συναισθήματα των παιδιών τους αλλά και τα δικά τους.

Στόχος της είναι να δημιουργήσει μαζί με το άτομο έναν σταθερό, ασφαλή χώρο όπου μπορεί να μιλήσει ανοιχτά, να πειραματιστεί με νέους τρόπους επικοινωνίας και να επανασυνδεθεί με τον εαυτό του και τους ανθρώπους του.

Μαρία Αγγελική Μυλωνάκη,Ψυχολόγος – Συστημική Σύμβουλος & Ψυχοθεραπεύτρια, με MSc στην Κοινωνική Ψυχολογία.

Είναι Ψυχολόγος με μεταπτυχιακή ειδίκευση στην Κοινωνική Ψυχολογία και τετραετή εκπαίδευση στη Συστημική Συμβουλευτική και Ψυχοθεραπεία. Στα εννέα χρόνια της επαγγελματικής της πορείας έχει προσφέρει τις υπηρεσίες της σε διάφορες δομές ψυχικής υγείας, πρόληψης και κοινωνικής φροντίδας – χώρους όπου συνάντησα άτομα που χρειάζονταν κατανόηση, σταθερό πλαίσιο και έναν άνθρωπο να τους συνοδεύσει σε αυτό που περνούσαν.

Την ενδιαφέρει πώς το άγχος, οι σχέσεις, το σώμα και το κοινωνικό πλαίσιο αλληλοεπιδρούν μεταξύ τους και πώς μέσα σε όλη αυτή την πολυπλοκότητα, κάθε άνθρωπος μπορεί σταδιακά να ξαναβρεί τα αποθέματά του, ειδικά όταν νιώθει κουρασμένος ή απομακρυσμένος από τον εαυτό του.

Εργάζεται συχνά με βίωμα άγχους και εξάντλησης, όταν κάποιος νιώθει ότι ζει σε συνεχή εγρήγορση, δύσκολες εμπειρίες που μπορεί να αφήνουν ένταση, με ανθρώπους που θέλουν να ξαναβρούν αίσθηση ασφάλειας και λίγο περισσότερο έλεγχο στη ζωή τους, συντροφικές δυσκολίες, όταν η επικοινωνία μπλοκάρει και υπάρχει επιθυμία για περισσότερη σύνδεση και κατανόηση, σχέση με το σώμα και τη φροντίδα του, όταν επηρεάζεται από άγχος, κριτική ή υψηλές απαιτήσεις

Η οπτική της είναι συστημική, βλέπει μέσα στα συστήματα σχέσεων στα οποία ανήκει το άτομο, οικογένεια, σύντροφος, φίλοι, εργασία, κοινότητα. Στις συνεδρίες προσπαθεί να δημιουργεί έναν χώρο όπου το άτομο μπορεί να επιβραδύνει, να ακούσει λίγο πιο καθαρά τι του συμβαίνει.

Μέσα από τη διαδικασία μπορεί κάποιος να ανακαλύψει τα "αποθέματά" του, τις δεξιότητες και τις δυνάμεις του και να τα χρησιμοποιήσει για μικρά, σταθερά βήματα. Με υπευθυνότητα απέναντι στον εαυτό του μπορεί να προχωρήσει σταδιακά στις αλλαγές που θέλει στη ζωή του, ανάλογα με το τι επιδιώκει.

Έχοντας εκπαιδευτεί στη φροντίδα με επίγνωση του τραύματος (Trauma-Informed Care), σε θέματα εξαρτήσεων και διατροφικών διαταραχών, στέκεται δίπλα στον θεραπευόμενο με ευαισθησία, λαμβάνοντας υπόψη τα τραυματικά βιώματα, την ενσώματη εμπειρία και τις κοινωνικές διαστάσεις της ζωής του.

Φίλιππος Γκέκης, Ψυχολόγος – Ψυχοθεραπευτής και εμπνευστής του ReConnecΤ Clinic.

Από μικρός έμαθε μέσα από δύσκολα βιώματα ότι ο πόνος δεν είναι μόνο βάρος, αλλά μπορεί να γίνει και “δώρο”: να φέρει στην επιφάνεια την ουσία μας, τα ταλέντα μας, την αντοχή μας. Αυτός ο τρόπος να βλέπει τον πόνο διαμόρφωσε και τις αξίες του, προσφορά, αυθεντικότητα, βαθιά σύνδεση, απλότητα, χαρά, αρμονία, συνεχής εξέλιξη.

Ξεκίνησε ως φυσικοθεραπευτής, δουλεύοντας για χρόνια με ανθρώπους “στο κρεβάτι του πόνου”. Σύντομα είδε ότι υπάρχουν και αόρατα τραύματα – συναισθηματικά, σχεσιακά, υπαρξιακά – που συχνά καθορίζουν το πώς βιώνουμε και το σώμα μας. Αυτό τον οδήγησε να αλλάξει καριέρα και να σπουδάσει Ψυχολογία και να εκπαιδευτεί στην ψυχοθεραπεία.

Σήμερα προσφέρει ατομικές και ομαδικές συνεδρίες ψυχοθεραπείας, γεφυρώνοντας σώμα–ψυχή–σχέσεις. Εργάζεται συχνά με ιστορίες τραύματος και επαναλαμβανόμενων δύσκολων εμπειριών, σχέσεις που οδηγούν σε φαύλους κύκλους σύγκρουσης ή αποστασιοποίησης, άτομα με πολλά ενδιαφέροντα ή/και υψηλές απαιτήσεις από τον εαυτό τους, που νιώθουν εξάντληση, σύγχυση ή “κόλλημα”, άγχος, υπερένταση, ψυχοσωματικά και χρόνιο πόνο, θέματα αυτοεκτίμησης, ντροπής, ενοχής.

Πιστεύει ότι η θεραπεία είναι απλή, όχι εύκολη, αλλά απλή όταν ο θεραπευτής μπορεί να συνθέτει τις προσεγγίσεις ανάλογα με τις ανάγκες του κάθε ανθρώπου. Έχοντας εκπαιδευτεί σε διαφορετικές σχολές ψυχοθεραπείας (γνωστική αναλυτική ψυχοθεραπεία, συστημική ψυχοθεραπεία, τραυματοθεραπεία EMDR, θεραπεία εστιασμένη στο συναίσθημα, σωματικά επικεντρωμένη ψυχοθεραπεία gestalt), οργανώνει μαζί με τον θεραπευόμενο το “χάος” της εμπειρίας του σε κάτι πιο κατανοητό και διαχειρίσιμο.

Στόχος του δεν είναι μόνο να μειωθούν τα συμπτώματα, αλλά να μπορέσει κάποιος να σταθεί στη ζωή με περισσότερη ηρεμία, καθαρότητα και νόημα να επανασυνδεθεί με τον εαυτό του, τους ανθρώπους του και την ύπαρξη σου ως σύνολο.

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.

Ariadni Karatzeni is a graduate of the School of Social Work. She studied at the University of West Attica, specializing in Counseling Psychotherapy and Clinical Child and Adolescent Psychology at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. As an active member of the Hellenic Association of Social Workers, she is committed to promoting social change, resolving interpersonal issues, and empowering individuals to enhance their well-being. Guided by the principles of social work, she applies theories of human behavior and social systems to intervene at points where individuals interact with their environment. The principles of human rights and social justice, along with respect for these rights, are fundamental. Her primary objective is to facilitate the social integration of marginalized, excluded, and vulnerable social groups experiencing high-risk situations. Intervention using specific scientific approaches in dysfunctional social situations and crises empowers individuals, groups, and communities to resolve biopsychosocial problems and promote their social adaptation and well-being.

Mpanouta Maria is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist - Child Psychologist and maintains a private practice in Palaio Faliro. She studied Psychology (BSc in Psychology) at the University of Essex and obtained a Master's degree in Child Psychology from the University of Central Lancashire.

She holds certified training in Special Education - Mental Disorders of Children and Adolescents from the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and in Sexual Education in schooling from the University of the Aegean. Finally, she has completed studies at the Athens Academy of Clinical Studies (AKSPA).

Asimiadou Matilnta is a Psychologist and aspiring Psychotherapist who maintains a private practice in Palaio Faliro. She also collaborates with educational and therapeutic centers, providing support to parents and children. She holds a degree in Psychology from the European University of Cyprus and is undergoing training in Gestalt Psychotherapy at the Gestalt Foundation Psychotherapy & Education Center. Concurrently, she participates in the Effective Parenting Workshop at Gordon Hellas. Additionally, she has completed numerous specialized trainings in areas such as psychopathology and evidence-based coaching, while continuously advancing her professional development through supervision and ongoing education.

On a personal level, she has maintained an active therapeutic journey over many years, both through her individual therapy process and participation in psychotherapy groups and various experiential seminars. Her work is characterized by respect for the uniqueness of each individual and a commitment to co-creating therapeutic relationships based on trust and authentic connection. Her aim is to provide a safe and accepting environment in which the individual can explore and make sense of their experiences, starting from present life circumstances. Through this therapeutic coexistence, space is created for self-understanding, recognition of protective mechanisms (which may now be limiting), and the experience of repair through a new, authentic encounter with the Other.

Tsalikidou Aliki is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist and maintains a private practice in Nea Smyrni. She graduated from the Department of Psychology at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and has earned an MSc from the Medical School of the same university in the field of Mental Health Promotion - Prevention of Psychiatric Disorders. Professionally, over the past 16 years, she worked at KETHEA. She has been trained in Group Dynamics and has attended various training cycles in Systemic - Family Therapy. She has completed training in Counseling in the field of Substance Addiction at the Department of Psychiatry, University of California, San Diego. Additionally, she has received training in "New Therapeutic Techniques" at Amsterdam UMC (University Medical Center), as part of the Erasmus+ program (professional mobility in the healthcare sector). She has participated in numerous training programs for managing difficult patients, eating disorders, internet addiction, as well as special developmental disorders. She has collaborated with the Experimental Psychology Laboratory of the 1st Psychiatric Clinic of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and has participated in various research projects. From 2005 to 2006, she worked at the Children's Workshop, Center for Speech, Writing, and Behavior, providing Emotional Support services for children and Counseling for parents. From 2006 to 2022, she worked at KETHEA Diavasi, supporting both the addicted individuals and their families. From 2015, she held Unit Manager positions, initially at the KETHEA Diavasi Family Support Center and later in the Main Treatment Phase (Therapeutic Community).

Skandali Mairi is a Person-Centered Psychotherapist - Mental Health Counselor and maintains a private practice in Koukaki. She holds a Level 5 diploma in therapeutic counseling and specialized for five years at the ICPS College for Humanistic Science in Person-Centered Counseling Psychotherapy from the University of Strathclyde. Subsequently, she completed the training program for the Completion of the Externship in Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy (ICEEFT) for couple therapy. She is a certified trainer of the Parent Effectiveness Training (PET) program by Gordon Hellas. She works with adults and couples addressing anxiety, panic disorders, depression, grief management, relationship and companionship pathology, post-traumatic stress, communication skills, self-improvement, and low self-esteem. Additionally, she is a member of the Panhellenic Association of Professionals of the Person-Centered and Experiential Approach (PEEP) and the European Association for Psychotherapy (EAP), and has attended seminars aimed at further professional development.

Mpani Vanesa is a graduate of the Psychology Department at Panteion University and specialized in the Cognitive-Behavioral Model of Adult Therapy through the Society for Cognitive and Behavioral Studies. She is currently furthering her specialization in Schema Therapy at the Hellenic Society of Schema Therapy. Her research work has been presented at Panteion University and at the Institute for Research and Therapy of Behavior. Previously, she has collaborated with the mental health services center "Arsi," the rehabilitation and recovery center "Medical Exercise," and the supported living residence "To Petagma." Since 2019, she has maintained a private practice in Koukaki.

Georgouli Ioanna is a Mental Health Counselor and Career Guidance Counselor, specializing in Systemic - Family Counseling and Therapy, with a private practice in Zografou. As a Mental Health Counselor, she provides services to individuals, groups, or families using the Systemic Therapy model, respectfully utilizing each person’s uniqueness and therapeutically addressing both the individual and their interactions with their immediate and broader environment. As a Career Guidance Counselor, she offers services to adolescents who are responsibly planning their futures, as well as to adults who are required by internal or external norms to change their professional path or reshape their current one. She holds two master's degrees and has completed a two-year training program in Educational Drama. Subsequently, she specialized as a Mental Health Counselor at the Laboratory for the Exploration of Human Relations and as a Career Guidance Counselor at Aegean College. Over the past three years, she has also worked as the Mental Health Program Coordinator for ERGO NGO, designing and implementing empowerment programs for children and youth as well as their adult caregivers, at both national and international levels. Earlier in her career, she had the opportunity to work in various educational and care settings, such as KETHEA, ActionAid as an author of psycho-empowerment and resource management educational materials for primary and secondary schools, the University of Psychology of Turin as an instructor in the European Carepath program focusing on training and empowering caregivers of people with psychological trauma, INEDIVIM as an educator, and EIHIMUTH. She has presented her work at numerous conferences, founded an experiential workshop for primary school children in Ithaca, and was co-founder of a cultural and educational association for children.

Afroditi Ioannidi is a Psychologist and Psychotherapist licensed to practice with extensive experience in the field of mental health. A graduate of the Psychology Department at the University of East London, she holds dual postgraduate qualifications, initially in Clinical and Community Psychology, followed by Counseling and Psychotherapy. She is currently completing her four-year specialization in Systemic Psychotherapy and Counseling at the Laboratory of Systemic Psychology and Pedagogy. With a profound inclination towards psychology and the humanistic sciences, Afroditi Ioannidi has focused on understanding and supporting human complexity. Her professional experience includes providing psychological support and therapy at both individual and group levels. Her commitment is to support individuals and families in addressing their challenges and enhancing their quality of life by offering a safe and supportive therapeutic environment.

Aretaki Dafni is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist and maintains a private practice in Ymittos and Corinth. She holds a degree from the Department of Psychology at Panteion University of Social and Political Sciences, possesses a Master's degree in Political Science and Sociology from the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, and has completed four years of training in Group Analysis. She has worked as a trainer in intercultural training programs for public sector personnel nationwide (detention centers, local government, and municipal police) and as a supervisor of the cultural mediation team at the General Thoracic Diseases Hospital "Sotiria." She has collaborated with the Hellenic Society for the Rheumatic Diseases, mainly providing psychological support to individuals with rheumatic conditions through a helpline and support groups. She currently works privately, offering psychological support and analysis for adolescents and adults in both individual and group settings. She follows the psychodynamic approach and provides individual, group, and couple therapy sessions.

Vallianatou Danai is a mental health counsellor. Her private practice is located in Ymittos. She holds Bachelor Degree in Psychology, by the American College of Greece, Post-graduate Diploma in Person Centered Approach by the Counselling Department of University of Strathclyde, Glasgow as well as training in Person – Centered Psychotherapy through the European Association of Psychotherapy. She has worked as an HR Manager as well as Coordinator of humanitarian programs in PRAKSIS NGO. She provides individual counseling and psychotherapy services for adults, group parenting counseling and group personal development counseling She has particular expertise in anxiety, self-esteem, depression, loss and bereavement, sexual orientation, gender identity, relationship difficulties and parenting difficulties. Sessions can also be held in English

Malamatou Kelly is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist who maintains a private practice in Nea Smyrni. Motivated by the need to gain a deeper understanding of herself, life, and human relationships, she was led to study psychology. In 2004, she obtained her degree from the Department of Psychology at the University of Crete, as well as her professional practice license. Subsequently, she embarked on a significant journey to acquire valuable experience through various professional and educational settings. She has completed, among other programs, a clinical training program in adult individual psychodynamic psychotherapy, seminars in systemic psychotherapy, and workshops in art therapy. Professionally, she has supported elderly individuals in the “Help at Home” Program, parents in Parent Schools, trainees in Second Chance Schools, employees at the Ministry of Migration and Asylum, immigrants and refugees, women trainees in vocational counseling contexts, as well as children and parents at two schools and two specialized therapy centers.

Currently, she offers psychological support, counseling, and psychotherapy services for adults in her private practice, utilizing a psychodynamic approach in which she continues to deepen her expertise. Her personal need for understanding and development remains as strong as her desire to meet and assist others. Her primary concern is the creation of a safe and stable therapeutic environment characterized by acceptance, empathy, genuine interest, and adherence to ethical standards, so that individuals who approach her can share their feelings, difficulties, and any concerns they may have.

Karagianni Marieui is a Psychologist who conducts both in-person and online sessions. She holds a professional practice license. She is a graduate of Psychology from Panteion University and holds a master's degree in "Applied Cognitive and Developmental Psychology." She has extensive experience in psychotherapy for adults, children, and adolescents, as well as in parent counseling. She has collaborated with private practices such as the initiatives Trust Your Therapist and Mind Your Emotion, as well as the Child, Adolescent, and Adult Support Center – Voutzis & Co. Additionally, she has been trained in Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy for Adults by the Society of Cognitive Behavioral Studies. In the past, she has provided her services to organizations such as the General Hospital of Athens "Evangelismos," the Psychosocial Support Line 10306, and the Speech Processing Institute, and she has also been involved in preparing candidates for transfer exams in Psychology. She is distinguished by her scientific expertise, reliability, and respect for the needs of each patient.

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.