Health professionals for Συμβουλευτική γονέων και παιδιών near Chalandri

Anastasiadi Marina is a Psychologist with a private practice in Agia Paraskevi. She studied Psychology at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and holds a Master's degree (MSc) in Counseling Psychology in Education, Health, and Work, from the Department of Education and Preschool Education of the same institution. She has been trained in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) at the Institute for Research and Therapy of Behavior and at the Society for Cognitive and Behavioral Studies. Additionally, she has completed training in Parent Schools coordination at the Panhellenic Federation of Parent Groups and training in Clinical Psychopathology at Aiginiteio Hospital of Athens. She has significant, extensive professional experience as a Psychologist, working with adults facing a wide range of daily life challenges, and with children, adolescents, parents, and educators in Primary and Secondary education, in special therapy centers, in a shelter structure for unaccompanied minors, and at a Center for Interdisciplinary Assessment, Counseling & Support (KEDASY). Lastly, she regularly attends specialized training seminars on psychology, counseling, and psychotherapy with the aim of continuous professional development and advancement, focusing on the Third Wave Cognitive Therapies (Compassion Focused Therapy, Mindfulness).

Dr. Lioupi Xrysanthi is a Psychologist and Systemic Family Psychotherapist with a private practice in Agia Paraskevi. She holds a Doctorate in Health Psychology, a Master's degree in Psychology from the UK, and a Bachelor's degree in Psychology from Aristotle University of Thessaloniki. She is specialized in Systemic and Family Psychotherapy, Trauma Therapy using the EMDR method, and Psychology of Infants, Children, and Adolescents. She has 10 years of clinical experience in public and private mental health facilities and hospitals, research work in national and pan-European programs, as well as teaching experience as a Psychology Lecturer at universities in Greece and abroad. She supports Adults, Children, Adolescents, Couples, and Families facing difficulties such as anxiety, depressive mood, phobias, panic attacks, stress, addictions, or problems related to school, work, and relationships. She offers a framework of safety, confidentiality, and support, respecting the pace and needs of each individual. Her goal is for every client to feel heard and truly understood. Sessions are conducted in person in Agia Paraskevi or online.

Kyriakou Thomai is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist who maintains a private practice in Marousi and Argos. She also collaborates with the Center for Speech, Language, and Learning "Spell" as a Family Counselor and Psychoeducator and is the co-founder of the company "Morfogenesis," which provides counseling, training, support, guidance for individuals and groups, and training through seminars in workplace environments. She holds a degree in Psychology from the Open University of England, focusing on developmental psychology and the role of the father in the Greek family. Subsequently, she completed postgraduate studies in Psychology at the same university, specializing in criminology, prevention, and semiotic analysis. Throughout her career, she specialized as a family and group therapist in the Synthetic - Systemic approach at the Laboratory of Human Relations and as a couple therapist in the Emotionally Focused Therapy direction at the EFT Greek Network. Additionally, she recently completed the Gestalt Coaching in Business & Organizations Program to enhance her awareness of workplace issues and conditions, which are highly relevant in today's era. With children, she works psychotherapeutically using the Therapeutic Play method and is a Certified Play Therapist from Play Therapy Greece. To date, she has continuously updated and further educated herself on scientific topics related to psychology, psychotherapy, and education, considering their contribution essential to her professional practice. Finally, her extensive studies, experience, and collaborators enable her to work psychotherapeutically with individuals at different life stages, concerns, and needs. She works with adults, couples, families, and groups addressing issues such as the management of negative or intense emotions, low self-esteem, the creation and maintenance of functional relationships, and existential matters.

Dimitra Smaragda, MSc., PgD., is a Forensic Psychologist, Systemic (Family) and Person-Centered Psychotherapist, licensed to practice professionally. She obtained her primary degree from the Department of Psychology at the University of Crete and specialized in individual counseling (PgD Person-Centered Counseling, University of Strathclyde). She holds a postgraduate diploma in Systemic - Family Psychotherapy. She has worked as a Psychologist in the Psychiatric Clinic of Metropolitan Hospital, served as a scientific collaborator at the Agios Nikolaos Clinic (substance abuse rehabilitation program), and was a scientific advisor at the Ministry of Citizen Protection. She was a scientific associate at the "Elpida" Association in the field of parental counseling and since 2006 has maintained a private practice as a Psychologist - Family Counselor. She has participated as a speaker at scientific conferences, attended numerous training seminars, and contributed to the writing of the book "Dictionary of Psychology," 2005. She is a Forensic Psychologist, member of the Hellenic Psychiatric Forensic Society, and exclusive collaborator - expert witness at the Rhodes Prosecutor's Office until 2015 and since then continues in the Athens Prosecutor's Office.

Theodoritsi Io Kai Synergates are based in Agia Paraskevi. Theodoritsi Io is a Psychologist who studied Psychology at Panteion University of Social and Political Sciences and continued her studies with a Master's degree at the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens on the topic "The Science of Stress and Health Promotion." Additionally, at the same academic institution, she completed a second Master's degree in "Special Education" in the Department of Primary Education. Furthermore, she has been trained in Cognitive-Behavioral Psychotherapy at the Institute for Research and Therapy of Behavior. She possesses considerable experience as a Psychologist, having worked in various facilities and Centers for Special Therapies. Finally, she specializes in Panic Attacks - Phobias and Anxiety and Mood Disorders. The scientific team of Ms. Theodoritsi consists of Psychologists licensed to practice and trained in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy.

Gaki Aspa is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist and maintains a private practice in Agia Paraskevi. She holds a degree in Psychology and a master's degree (MSc) in Clinical Mental Health from the School of Medicine at Aristotle University of Thessaloniki.

Additionally, she has specialized in Systemic Therapy at the Laboratory for the Investigation of Human Relationships. She has also attended numerous continuing education seminars in the fields of Psychology, Psychiatry, and Psychotherapy (for children, adolescents, and adults). Furthermore, she has volunteered in the creative engagement of children with autism spectrum disorders.

Currently, she is training in Systemic Synthetic Couples Therapy and continues to enhance her knowledge as well as her therapeutic tools.

Merantza Maria is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist with a Person-Centered Approach and maintains a private practice in Agia Paraskevi. She was born and studied in Athens. She holds a degree in Psychology from Panteion University and is a graduate of the Master’s Program in Child Psychology (MSc in the Psychology of Child Development) at the University of Central Lancashire, UK. Additionally, she has completed a three-year training program in Person-Centered Counseling/Psychotherapy, earning a Postgraduate Diploma in Person-Centered Counselling/Psychotherapy from ICPS College in collaboration with the University of Strathclyde, Glasgow. She acquired clinical experience at the University Child Psychiatry Clinic at the “Agia Sofia” Children’s Hospital through collaboration with the multidisciplinary team of the Outpatient Unit, participating in the collection of children’s psychosocial histories and administration of diagnostic tests, as well as in the operation of the Special Clinic for Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD). Moreover, she attended an annual training program in Special Education and Training organized by the Developmental Pediatrics Unit of the University Clinic of Athens and received certification for her training in the Children’s Apperception Test (C.A.T.) and Thematic Apperception Test (T.A.T.) projective testing programs for children and adults, respectively. Furthermore, she participated in the pilot adult mental health program within the framework of support and health promotion programs of the Municipality of Athens, in collaboration with the NGO “Aktaia.”

Papasavva Vilma is an adult and couples psychotherapist and maintains a private practice in Neo Psychiko. She has completed postgraduate studies in Counseling Psychology and Psychotherapy (MSc) at the American College of Greece, Deree. She holds degrees from the Faculty of Philosophy of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and from the University of Kent in Canterbury (MA) in the United Kingdom. She has completed the Interdepartmental University Clinical Training Program in Group Dynamics in Psychiatric Settings at the Hellenic Society of Psychoanalytic Group Psychotherapy. She has experience working with public institutions (Research University Institute of Mental Health - E.P.I.PSY., 18 ANO, Municipality of Filothei-Psychiko) as well as educational institutions (Counseling Center, Deree). She is a member of the American Psychological Association (APA). She works in both Greek and English. Her therapeutic approach is psychodynamic. She stays continuously updated in her field through participation in educational seminars of the Hellenic Society of Psychoanalysis and Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy (EPSPE), conferences, and psychoanalytic supervision. Alongside her clinical work, she contributes articles to Athens Voice. “Anxiety, depression, trauma, difficulties in relating, professional challenges, the emotional imprint of the family, grief, and losses are inscribed in the mind and body, creating confusion and psychological pain, often incomprehensible. My goal is to accompany my patients in an exploration that will gradually lead them to find their own answers to the essential questions of their lives, in a space of empathy and trust. Psychotherapy is a personal investment that yields benefits not only in the present but also in the future.”

Η Παναγιώτα Καραμπέτσου είναι Κλινική Νευροψυχολόγος - Ψυχοθεραπεύτρια και διατηρεί ιδιωτικό γραφείο στον Χολαργό.Είναι απόφοιτη Ψυχολογίας του Τμήματος Ψυχολογίας του Εθνικού και Καποδιστριακού Πανεπιστημίου Αθηνών (ΕΚΠΑ) και κατέχει Μεταπτυχιακό τίτλο (MSc) στην Κλινική Νευροψυχολογία του τμήματος Ιατρικής Σχολής του Εθνικού και Καποδιστριακού Πανεπιστημίου Αθηνών (ΕΚΠΑ) σε συνεργασία με το Montreal Neurological Istitute (MNI), McGill University of Canada. Οι Μεταπτυχιακές σπουδές της, η κλινική άσκηση και οι ερευνητικές της δραστηριότητες την εκπαίδευσαν στην χορήγηση μεμονομένων νευροψυχολογικών δοκιμασιών και συστοιχιών αδρού ελέγχου των νοητικών λειτουργιών και επιμέρους των νοητικών πεδίων (προσοχή, μνήμη, γλώσσα, σκέψη, συλλογισμός, οπτικοχωρικές δεξιότητες, επιτελικές λειτουργίες), στην βαθμολόγηση νευροψυχολογικών δοκιμασιών και συστοιχιών, στην ερμηνία αποτελεσμάτων και στην συγγραφή αναφοράς. Ακόμη, στο πλαίσιο της κλινικής της άσκησης εξειδικεύτηκε στην νευροψυχολογική αξιολόγηση, στην ψυχοκοινωνική στήριξη και στην αποκατάσταση Νευρολογικών και Νευροεκφυλλιστικών Διαταραχών, Ανοικών ασθενών και ατόμων με Αυτοάνοσα Νοσήματα.Έχει εκπαιδευτεί στη Γνωσιακή Συμπεριφοριστική Ψυχοθεραπεία (CBT) στο Κέντρο Εφαρμοσμένης Ψυχοθεραπείας και Συμβουλευτικής (Κ.Ε.ΨΥ.ΣΥ) με ανάληψη περιστατικών και εποπτεία. Ακολούθως, ολοκλήρωσε τον κύκλο των εξειδικευμένων εργαστηρίων στη Γνωσιακή Συμπεριφοριστική θεραπεία παιδιών και εφήβων της Εταιρείας Γνωσιακών Συμπεριφοριστικών Σπουδών (ΕΓΣΣ).Έχει εκπαιδευτεί στην χορήγηση, στην βαθμολόγηση και στην αξιοποίηση των αποτελεσμάτων της κλίμακας Νοημοσύνης για Παιδιά WISC-V (Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children-5th Edition) και για Ενήλικες WAIS (Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale).Είναι κάτοχος άδειας ασκήσεως επαγγέλματος και έχει εργαστεί σε δομές και σε κέντρα ψυχικής υγείας με νευρολογικά και ψυχιατρικά περιστατικά πραγματοποώντας αξιολογήσεις και παρεμβάσεις. Σε κέντρα ειδικών θεραπειών με παιδιά, εφήβους και οικογένειες. Αξιολογώντας το νοητικό δυναμικό παιδιών και εφήβων, παρέχοντας ψυχοθεραπευτικές συνεδρίες και συμβουλευτική γονέων.Δραστηριοποιείται ψυχοθεραπευτικά με παιδιά, εφήβους και ενήλικες, μέσω online συνεδριών και δια ζώσης στο γραφείο της.

Η Νάσια Σκαμπαρδώνη είναι Ψυχολόγος - Ψυχοθεραπεύτρια και διατηρεί ιδιωτικό γραφείο στον Γέρακα. Είναι απόφοιτη του τμήματος Ψυχολογίας του Παντείου Πανεπιστημίου το 2007. Την πρακτική της άσκηση την διετέλεσε στην Ψυχιατρική Κλινική του Σισμανογλείου Νοσοκομείου. Έχει εκπαιδευτεί έκτοτε σε σεμινάρια υπό την αιγίδα του Αιγινητείου Νοσοκομείου. Αρχικά, συμμετείχε στο ετήσιο σεμινάριο «Κλινικής Ψυχοπαθολογίας» στο Αιγινήτειο Νοσοκομείο, εν συνεχεία εκπαιδεύτηκε στο Ετήσιο Σεμινάριο Προαγωγής Ψυχικής Υγείας:«Εκπαίδευση λειτουργών υγείας και εκπροσώπων κοινωνικών φορέων σε θέματα προαγωγής ψυχικής υγείας και ανάπτυξης ψυχοκοινωνικών δεξιοτήτων»,το οποίο πραγματοποιήθηκε από την Α΄ Ψυχιατρική Κλινική του Πανεπιστημίου Αθηνών, το Section of Primary Care Mental Health Institute of Psychiatry, King’s College, London, το Education Trust for Health Improvement through Cognitive Strategies (E.T.H.I.C.S), London, την Πανεπιστημιακή Παιδοψυχιατρική Κλινική, Π.Γ. Νοσοκομείο Παίδων “Η Αγία Σοφία” και την Β΄ Ψυχιατρική Κλινική του Πανεπιστημίου Αθηνών. Συνέχισε τις σπουδές της, στο Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT), εκπαιδευόμενη στη Γνωσιακή Ψυχοθεραπεία της Α΄ Ψυχιατρικής Κλινικής του Πανεπιστημίου Αθηνών (ΕΠΙΨΥ)τον πρώτο κύκλο, καθώς και στο Διετές Μετεκπαιδευτικό Πρόγραμμα «Θεραπείες Συμπεριφοράς των Διαταραχών Άγχους» που διοργανώνεται από το Ερευνητικό Ινστιτούτο (ΕΠΙΨΥ), την Α΄Ψυχιατρική Κλινική του Πανεπιστημίου Αθηνών και τη Μονάδα Θεραπείας Συμπεριφοράς του Ελληνικού Κέντρου Ψυχικής Υγιεινής και Ερευνών. Έχει επίσης, εξειδικευτεί στις Σεξουαλικές διαταραχές στο διετές σεμινάριο του ΕΠΙΨΥ στο ειδικό τμήμα σεξουαλικής υγείας του Αιγινητείου νοσοκομείου. Είναι εξειδικευμένη στις Σεξουαλικές Διαταραχές από το διετές πρόγραμμα του ΕΠΙΨΥ στο ιατρείο σεξουαλικής υγείας του Αιγινητείου Νοσοκομείου και συνεχίζει εκπαίδευση στο Κέντρο Εφαρμοσμένης Ψυχοθεραπείας στο κομμάτι των Γνωσιακών σπουδών. Συμμετείχε στην επιστημονική ομάδα σε πολλά τμήματα του Αιγινητείου, και υπήρξε συνεργάτης στο Ινστιτούτο Ψυχικής και Σεξουαλικής Υγείας και στην συμβουλευτική γραμμή. Παρείχε εθελοντικά υπηρεσίες ψυχολογικής στήριξης στον ξενώνα κακοποιημένων γυναικών «ΦΡΟΝΤΙΔΑ» καθώς και στα «Lovekids», οργανισμό εθελοντικής βοήθειας σε οικογένειες.Εργάστηκε ως Ψυχολόγος στον Δήμο Πεντέλης και συμμετείχε παράλληλα σε πρόγραμμα του ΕΣΠΑ στην αξιολόγηση ανέργων και τη συμβουλευτική τους. Επιπλέον συμμετείχε στην επιστημονική ομάδα στο Πρόγραμμα του ΟΠΑΠ «Αθλητικές Ακαδημίες» και ανέλαβα την συμβουλευτική γονέων. Έχει εργαστεί στην Διεύθυνση Δευτεροβάθμιας Εκπαίδευσης του Υπουργείου Παιδείας, στο συμβουλευτικό κομμάτι των σχολείων στα Βόρεια Προάστια και αργότερα κατείχε τη θέση του Ψυχολόγου στην επιστημονική ομάδα στο Τμήμα Υιοθεσιών του ΠΙΚΠΑ Πεντέλης. Επιπρόσθετα, πραγματοποιεί εισηγήσεις σε συνέδρια, αρθρογραφεί σε εφημερίδες , περιοδικά, ιστοσελίδες και συνεχίζει να εμπλουτίζει τις γνώσεις της και να εξελίσσεται, παρακολουθώντας συνέδρια και εκπαιδευτικά σεμινάρια.Στο ιδιωτικό της γραφείο εργάζεται με ενήλικες, εφήβους και γονείς.Διαχειρίζεται προβλήματα άγχους, κατάθλιψης, διαχείρισης θυμού, σχέσεων, σεξουαλικέςδιαταραχές, χτίσιμο αυτοπεποίθησης, διαχείρισης δυσκολιών στην καθημερινότητα και παρέχει συμβουλές σε γονείς. Η θεραπευτική προσέγγιση που ακολουθεείναι το μοντέλο της Θεραπείας Συμπεριφοράς και της Γνωσιακής Συμπεριφοριστικής Ψυχοθεραπείας και λαμβάνει συστηματική εποπτεία στη δουλειά της.

Maria Merantza is a Psychologist - Child Psychologist and maintains a private practice in Agia Paraskevi. She was born and studied in Athens. She holds a degree in Psychology from Panteion University and is a graduate of the Master's Program in Child Psychology (MSc in the Psychology of Child Development) at the University of Central Lancashire, UK. Additionally, she completed a three-year training program in Person-Centered Counseling/Psychotherapy, earning a Postgraduate Diploma in Person Centered Counselling/Psychotherapy from ICPS College in collaboration with the University of Strathclyde, Glasgow. She gained clinical experience at the University Child Psychiatry Clinic at the Children's Hospital "Agia Sofia," through collaboration with the interdisciplinary team of the Outpatient Unit, participating in taking psychosocial histories of children and administering diagnostic tests, as well as in the operation of the Special Clinic for Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD). Furthermore, she attended an annual Special Education and Training Program organized by the Developmental Pediatrics Unit of the University Clinic of Athens and received certification for her training in the projective testing programs Children’s Apperception Test (C.A.T) and Thematic Apperception Test (T.A.T) for children and adults, respectively. Additionally, she participated in the pilot adult mental health program within the framework of the Care & Health Promotion programs of the Municipality of Athens, in collaboration with the NGO "Aktaia."

Ms. Kyritsaki Georgia is a Psychologist offering online sessions, facilitating access to psychological support regardless of your location.

She is a graduate of the Department of Psychology at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and holds a professional license to practice. During her studies, she distinguished herself academically, receiving an honorary award from the State Scholarships Foundation.

🔍 She has completed practical training:

• at the Addiction Prevention and Psychosocial Health Promotion Center of the Municipality of Zografou, in collaboration with
• at a multilingual Nursery School in Hamburg, Germany, gaining valuable experience in multicultural environments.

She specializes in:

• Specific Learning Disabilities
• psychosocial support for children and adolescents
• as well as in strengthening their families.

She has collaborated with an educational platform, undertaking the teaching of students with learning difficulties, offering individualized support and skills enhancement.

She looks forward to collaborating with you in areas related to her scientific interests and specialization, aiming to support and empower individuals of all ages.