Health professionals for Συμβουλευτική γονέων και παιδιών near Ilioupoli

Mindtopia is an Interdisciplinary Center for Specialized Therapies and Skill Development for children, adolescents, and adults, where the progress and support of each individual are at the forefront. Services of a Special Educator are offered with personalized educational programs for children with learning difficulties, supporting the development of social and emotional skills. Additionally, Occupational Therapy services are provided, focusing on the development and enhancement of motor skills essential for daily life and children's independence; Psychological Support services aim to promote the child's mental health as well as the expression and management of their emotions. Furthermore, Speech Therapy services are available—a discipline dealing with speech, communication (verbal and non-verbal), voice, and swallowing disorders. The center also offers Early Intervention services, targeting the development of fundamental skills from a very young age; services centered on Art Therapy, Counseling, and Parent Education, which aims to empower each parent to help their child mature emotionally and gain autonomy. Finally, Robotics is offered as an educational tool for teaching courses related to STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics).

Komninou Eui is a Psychologist, graduate of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, with a professional license to practice. She conducts online counseling and psychotherapy sessions with children, adolescents, and adults. She maintains a strong commitment to continuous education and professional development, having attended numerous seminars and specialized training programs. Since 2023, she has gained valuable experience by completing her internship at the Mental Health Center of the Armed Forces. She has engaged in both psychological assessment using psychometric tools and individual and group sessions with children, adolescents, adults, and families, addressing issues such as addiction management, bridging family relationships, couples therapy, parental counseling, self-image improvement, and enhancing self-awareness. Her goal is to create a safe and supportive therapeutic environment where authentic connection and meaningful psychological support are cultivated with respect for the uniqueness of each individual, through an approach grounded in empathy and acceptance. She invests in creating a trusting space where the individual can freely express themselves without fear of judgment. In this context, particular emphasis is placed on psychological safety, confidentiality, and a consistent therapeutic relationship, taking into account the needs, experiences, and uniqueness of each person.

Anastasakou Eleni is a Psychologist and Psychotherapist specializing in psychoanalytic approaches, maintaining a private practice in Dafni, Attica. She holds a degree from the Department of Psychology at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens (NKUA) and is a trainee member of the Hellenic Society of Psychoanalytic Group Psychotherapy (HSPGP). She completed her postgraduate studies in the program "Promotion of Mental Health and Prevention of Psychiatric Disorders" at the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. She is an external collaborator with the Developmental Pediatrics Unit of the General Children's Hospital "Panagiotis & Aglaia Kyriakou" (2nd Pediatric Clinic). She has trained and collaborated with mental health institutions and public bodies, such as Aiginiteio Hospital, 1st Psychiatric Clinic (general population, eating disorders, and sexual disorders) and the Society of Social Psychiatry and Mental Health (residential facilities, day center for psychological support of cancer patients). Moreover, she has collaborated with organizations such as the Municipality of Ilioupoli, providing individual and group psychotherapy, with tutoring centers (Dimokritos, Keratsini) organizing talks for parents and adolescents, parent counseling, and with the NGO Praksis for psychosocial support and mentoring of unaccompanied minors. She collaborates with centers in Athens offering psychotherapy services for children, adolescents, adults, and parent counseling, both individually and in groups. Finally, she has attended numerous seminars and trainings related to mental health aiming at her continuous professional development and education.

Passa Xrysanthi is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist maintaining a private practice in Glyfada. She holds a degree in Psychology from the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and a master's degree in Developmental Disorders from the University of Lancaster, UK. She specializes in Cognitive Behavioral Psychotherapy from the Center for Applied Psychotherapy and Counseling and is certified in developmental psychopathology and parent counseling. She is trained in the administration and evaluation of psychometric tools (WISC-III, Athens Test, projective tests (CAT & TAT), Achenbach). Currently, she participates in a one-year professional training program in clinical hypnosis - bio-rhythmic psychotherapy and collaborates with centers for specialized therapies offering psychotherapy for adults, children, and parent counseling. Additionally, she works with and coordinates parent groups at Lollipop kindergartens. She is a member of the Association of Greek Psychologists, the British Psychological Society, and the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, while being certified by the European Federation of Psychologists’ Associations. Finally, she participates and speaks at conferences, seminars, and workshops covering the full spectrum of Psychology topics, maintaining unwavering interest and passion for her field.

Kandiliotis Danae is a psychologist - psychotherapist and has a private office in the centre of Athens. She holds a BSc, MSc in Psychology and is a member of the Hellenic Association of Psychologists. Community of Behavior Analysis. In addition, she has completed two years of study at the two post-graduate trainings in the Department of Sociology of Panteion University, two post-graduate trainings in Cognitive-Behavioural Psychotherapy and is a Behavioural Analyst. In her office she undertakes a variety of clinical cases, mainly anxiety disorders, mood and personality disorders. She has worked extensively with Obsessive Compulsive Disorder and has attended as speaker at conferences, workshops and television shows. In addition, she has conducted internship at the Smile of the Child and has also been a collaborator of the Local Mental Health Promotion Team of the Municipality of Nea Smyrni and other institutions. Finally, she has attended numerous seminars and trainings regarding Psychology issues and Psychiatry, while she is also involved in issues of work and Organizational Psychology. She serves in the Athens area, in the centre of Athens and in the area of Ampelokipi. Both offices are located at a minimum distance from metro stations.

Gaugiotaki Xrysoula is a Psychologist - Child Psychologist with a postgraduate degree in Child and Adolescent Psychology. Within the framework of her postgraduate studies, she was trained in the diagnosis and treatment of psychopathology in children and adolescents, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Solution Focused Therapy. Concurrently, she has been trained in Systemic Therapy and has completed basic training in Compassion Focused Therapy. Additionally, as part of her continuous professional development, she is training in Gestalt psychotherapy. She works as a psychologist with adults, adolescents, and children, specializing in a wide range of difficulties such as anxiety and mood disorders, panic attacks - phobias, interpersonal relationships, among others.

Frrokai Foteini - Elvisa is a Psychologist - Systemic Family Psychotherapist (BSc, MSc, PhDc), PhD Candidate in Psychology, a Sylff Japanese Foundation Fellow, and maintains a private practice in Glyfada. Regarding her educational background, she obtained her first degree from the Department of Psychology at the University of Crete and subsequently earned a Master’s Degree specializing in "Counseling Psychology" from the University of Athens. As a top graduate of the University of Athens, she was awarded by the Sylff Japanese Foundation for "High academic performance and leadership skills." She continued her studies as a PhD Candidate in Psychology at the Department of Early Childhood Education of the University of the Aegean under the supervision of Professor Anastasia Tsabarli, with her doctoral thesis entitled "The Quality of the Sibling Relationship in the Greek Family with a Child with Anxiety Disorder." Concurrently, she completed the four-year program in Systemic Psychotherapy (Individual, Couple, Family) at ESYTHEPAS, which is recognized training by the European Family Therapy Association (EFTA). Between 2019-2022, she served as President of the Chios Psychologists Association and for three consecutive years (2020-2022) she held the 1st position among distinguished businesses in the Health sector in Chios as assessed by the company "AEOTI TIS YGEIAS." She is a highly trained professional with many years of experience, as detailed below. She engages in an ongoing process of education, personal psychotherapy, and supervision, believing that a good therapist has a dual role: that of a professional and a scientist.

Zoumpoulaki Xara is a psychologist, graduate of the Department of Psychology at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, and a trainee member of the Hellenic Society of Psychoanalytic Group Psychotherapy. She holds a professional license to practice psychology and maintains a private practice based in Dafni, Attica. She completed her postgraduate studies in the program "Liaison Psychiatry: Integrated Care of Physical and Mental Health" at the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. She has been trained and collaborated with mental health structures and public organizations such as Attikon University General Hospital (2nd Psychiatric Clinic and Liaison Psychiatry), the Institute of Mental Health for Children and Adults (Psychiatric Home Care), the NGO Homestart Athens, and the organization Megalo Mas Spiti. She works as a psychologist in collaboration with centers in Athens, offering psychotherapy services for children, adolescents, and adults, as well as parental counseling. She has attended numerous seminars and additional training in mental health and psychotherapy topics with the aim of continuous professional development. She provides individual therapy sessions addressing a wide range of human difficulties and conditions.

Papaioannou Natassa is a Psychologist - Child Psychologist who maintains a private practice in Alimos. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from the Open University of the United Kingdom and completed her postgraduate studies in developmental psychology with distinction (Master of Science in Child Psychology) at the University of Central Lancashire, England. As part of her continuous education and training, she is being trained in the systemic family and couples therapy approach at EPIPSY (Research University Institute of Mental Health), as well as in the theoretical foundations and practice of the modern and innovative therapeutic approach "play therapy." She is also a certified member of Play Therapy (PTUK - Play Therapy UK) of England. She has served as a Psychologist at the largest special education school in the Balkans (EEEEDK Agios Dimitrios) and in child protection facilities in the public and private sectors, most notably the SOS Children’s Villages, where she continues to work, providing her services always with the aim of the best possible support for the individualized needs of each person she undertakes. Additionally, since 2020, she has been working at Aeginiteio University Hospital of Athens (1st Psychiatric Clinic) as a Psychologist on research projects. The groundbreaking results of the research conducted to date have been published in two reputable international scientific journals. Finally, it is worth mentioning that sessions are available — for both adults and children — in person or online.

Evina Prevedouraki is an Integrative Psychotherapist and maintains a private practice in Glyfada. She is a member of the Panhellenic Association of Person-Centered and Experiential Professionals (PEEPVIP), the Hellenic Counseling Society, and the Panhellenic Association of Art Therapists. She completed her studies in the Business Administration department of the Athens University of Economics and Business, and holds both a Bachelor’s and a Master’s degree in Clinical Psychology (BSc, MSc) from the University of Central Lancashire (UCLan) in the United Kingdom, as well as a Postgraduate Diploma (PGD) in Therapeutic Counseling and Psychotherapy from ICPS College of Humanistic Sciences. Additionally, she has completed further training in Art Therapy, in Behavior Analysis at Panteion University, and has been trained as an Effective Parent Instructor (Thomas Gordon model). She is also trained as a yoga and meditation teacher at the Karuna Yoga Center in Florida, USA. She offers individual psychotherapy and counseling sessions, facilitates personal development groups, Art Therapy and bibliotherapy groups, and works as a Parent Educator. She continues to receive training, attend specialized seminars, and offer volunteer services.

Dott.ssa Prudente - Kreouzi Nicoletta is a Clinical - Developmental Psychologist and maintains a private practice in Glyfada. She holds a degree in Psychology with a specialization in Developmental Psychology and a master's degree in Clinical Psychology from the Università "La Sapienza" of Rome. Additionally, she has considerable experience in Individual Psychotherapy, Family Psychotherapy, and Therapy for adolescents and children, and has served as an External Collaborator at the All4therapy Center. Furthermore, she participated in the Ministry of Labor’s Summer Camp Program for People with Disabilities and volunteered at the "Theotokos" Foundation. In her private practice, she offers specialized solutions tailored to her patients' needs, with sessions also conducted in French and Italian. Remote sessions are also available.

Maria Mpotsari is a Psychologist specializing in school psychology and cognitive behavioral therapy for adults, children, and adolescents, and maintains a private practice in Alimos. She has completed undergraduate studies in Psychology at the Université de Strasbourg and is continuing her studies in School Psychology at the University of Patras. Concurrently, she has trained in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Adults at the Center for Applied Psychotherapy & Counseling, and has attended numerous specialized seminars and training programs (WISC-V, Play Therapy, Parent Counseling, Child and Adolescent Clinical Psychology, etc.). She has experience in psychological assessment (including administration of the WISC-V), psychotherapeutic support for children, adolescents, and adults, as well as parent counseling. She has worked in clinical and educational settings, such as the Support and Family Center, the "Together for the Child" program, and the Center for Applied Psychotherapy & Counseling. Her focus is on a holistic approach to mental health, utilizing modern therapeutic methods and creative tools such as psychoeducation through play and the development of personalized materials (e.g., emotion cards, worksheets). She is particularly sensitive to issues related to neurodevelopmental disorders, ADHD, autism spectrum, and school difficulties.

Το Harmonylife είναι ένα φιλόξενο και σύγχρονο κέντρο αυτογνωσίας και ψυχικής υγείας στον Άλιμο, αφιερωμένο στην προσωπική εξέλιξη και την ολιστική θεραπεία. Προσφέρει ένα ευρύ φάσμα υπηρεσιών για ενήλικες, εφήβους, ζευγάρια και γονείς, συνδυάζοντας επιστημονικές μεθόδους ψυχοθεραπείας με σύγχρονες εναλλακτικές θεραπευτικές πρακτικές. Η θεραπευτική προσέγγιση του Harmonylife βασίζεται στη συνθετική ψυχοθεραπεία, με στοιχεία από τη γνωσιακή-συμπεριφορική, την ψυχοδυναμική και τη συστημική θεωρία. Παράλληλα, ενσωματώνονται τεχνικές όπως η κλινική ύπνωση, το breathwork, ο διαλογισμός mindfulness, το sound healing και η θετική ψυχολογία, δημιουργώντας ένα πραγματικά ολιστικό μοντέλο θεραπείας που αγγίζει το νου, το σώμα, τα συναισθήματα και το πνεύμα. Η επιστημονική ομάδα του κέντρου απαρτίζεται από έμπειρους επαγγελματίες ψυχικής υγείας, όπως ο Ψυχολόγος Ζαχαριάς Λουκάς-Ίαν, και εξειδικευμένους συνεργάτες που εργάζονται με συνέπεια και ευαισθησία για τη δημιουργία εξατομικευμένων θεραπευτικών πλάνων. Κοινός στόχος είναι η ουσιαστική υποστήριξη του κάθε ανθρώπου στο ταξίδι της αυτογνωσίας και της εσωτερικής μεταμόρφωσης. Στο Harmonylife προσφέρονται υπηρεσίες όπως Ατομικές συνεδρίες ψυχοθεραπείας και συμβουλευτικής, Συνεδρίες υπνοθεραπείας & κλινικής ύπνωσης, Συμβουλευτική γονέων και θεραπεία ζευγαριών, Ομάδες προσωπικής ανάπτυξης και αυτογνωσίας, Βιωματικά εργαστήρια και retreats, καθώς και Ομάδες χαλάρωσης και ψυχικής ενδυνάμωσης με διαλογισμό, ήχο, αναπνοή και σωματική έκφραση. Ιδιαίτερη έμφαση δίνεται στη συνεργατική προσέγγιση, όπου διαφορετικές ειδικότητες συνυπάρχουν αρμονικά, προσφέροντας μια ολοκληρωμένη εμπειρία θεραπείας και προσωπικής ενδυνάμωσης. Το Harmonylife αξιοποιεί επίσης θεραπευτικό υλικό και βιβλία που έχουν σχεδιαστεί ειδικά για ομάδες αυτογνωσίας και βιωματικής μάθησης. Το κέντρο έχει αναπτύξει και εταιρικά προγράμματα ψυχικής ενδυνάμωσης, συμβάλλοντας στην ενίσχυση της ευεξίας και της παραγωγικότητας των εργαζομένων, εντός ενός πιο ισορροπημένου και υγιούς εργασιακού περιβάλλοντος. Με βαθιά πίστη στη δια βίου μάθηση και τη συνεχή εξέλιξη, η ομάδα του Harmonylife παρακολουθεί συστηματικά εκπαιδεύσεις, συνέδρια και διεθνή σεμινάρια, φροντίζοντας να παραμένει στην αιχμή της επιστήμης και της θεραπείας. Στο Harmonylife, κάθε άνθρωπος είναι μοναδικός. Και για κάθε άνθρωπο, αξίζει μια πορεία θεραπείας που να του ταιριάζει πραγματικά.

Gaugiotaki Xrysoula is a psychologist (B.Sc., M.Sc.). She works with adults, children, and adolescents and specializes in a range of difficulties, including anxiety and mood disorders, panic attacks-phobias, interpersonal relationships, among others. She has been trained in Systemic Therapy and has completed the basic training in Compassion-Focused Therapy. Additionally, as part of her ongoing professional development, she is training in Gestalt psychotherapy. Finally, she holds a postgraduate degree in child and adolescent psychology, where she was trained in the diagnosis and treatment of psychopathology in children and adolescents, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Solution-Focused Therapy.

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.

The INTERNUS counseling and psychotherapy center, led by clinical psychologist Mr. Kargakis Emmanouil - Internus, maintains offices in Heraklion, Rethymno, Chania, and Athens, offering a wide range of services concerning treatment, rehabilitation, prevention, and promotion of mental health, primarily based on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). Mr. Kargakis, a graduate of the Department of Psychology at Aristotle University of Thessaloniki with postgraduate studies in Clinical and Counseling Psychology at La Salle University of Philadelphia, and his experienced associates, supported by a modern and continuous framework of supervision, training, and professional development through attendance at national and international psychology conferences, ensure the provision of the most advanced mental health services. Over the years, our center has developed activities and collaborations with various organizations such as SOS Children's Villages, O.E.V.E.N.H, O.E.V.E.N.X, secondary education tutoring centers, schools of various levels, sports clubs, educational seminars for the general public, appearances on television and radio programs, and contributions to local blogs. Sessions are conducted by appointment either in person or online.

To Mindtopia είναι ένα Διεπιστημονικό Κέντρο Ειδικών Θεραπειών και Ανάπτυξης Δεξιοτήτων για παιδιά, εφήβους και ενήλικες όπου η εξέλιξη και η υποστήριξη του κάθε ατόμου βρίσκονται στο επίκεντρο. Στο Mindtopia, η ψυχολογική υποστήριξη παρέχει ένα ασφαλές και υποστηρικτικό περιβάλλον όπου παιδιά και έφηβοι μπορούν να εκφράσουν τις σκέψεις και τα συναισθήματά τους. Οι έμπειροι ψυχολόγοι του κέντρου, προσφέρουν συμβουλευτική και ψυχοθεραπεία, βοηθώντας τα παιδιά να αντιμετωπίσουν άγχη, φοβίες, δυσκολίες συμπεριφοράς και άλλα συναισθηματικά προβλήματα. Παράλληλα, μέσω της ψυχοεκπαίδευσης, υποστηρίζονται γονείς και οικογένειες, όπου τους παρέχονται τα εργαλεία και οι γνώσεις για να κατανοούν και να διαχειρίζονται καλύτερα τις συναισθηματικές ανάγκες των παιδιών τους. Επιπλέον, προσφέρονται υπηρεσίες Εργοθεραπείας, η οποία επικεντρώνεται στην ανάπτυξη και βελτίωση των κινητικών δεξιοτήτων, οι οποίες είναι απαραίτητες για την καθημερινή ζωή και ανεξαρτησία των παιδιών αλλά και Λογοθεραπείας, μια επιστήμη που ασχολείται με διαταραχές λόγου, επικοινωνίας (λεκτικής και μη λεκτικής), ομιλίας, φωνής και κατάποσης. Επιπρόσθετα διαθέτονται εξατομικευμένα εκπαιδευτικά προγράμματα για παιδιά με μαθησιακές δυσκολίες, υποστηρίζοντας την ανάπτυξη κοινωνικών και συναισθηματικών δεξιοτήτων. Στο κέντρο μπορεί κάποιος να βρει και υπηρεσίες Πρώιμης Παρέμβασης, καθώς η πρώιμη παρέμβαση έχει ως στόχο την ανάπτυξη βασικών δεξιοτήτων από πολύ μικρή ηλικία, υπηρεσίες με επίκεντρο την Θεραπεία μέσω Τέχνης, Συμβουλευτική αλλά και Εκπαίδευση Γονέων, η οποία έχει στόχο να ενδυναμώσει το ρόλο κάθε γονέα ώστε ο ίδιος να είναι σε θέση να βοηθήσει το παιδί να ωριμάσει συναισθηματικά και να αυτονομηθεί. Τέλος την Ρομποτική, που είναι ένα εκπαιδευτικό εργαλείο για την διδασκαλία μαθημάτων που σχετίζονται με το STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics).