Health professionals for Συμβουλευτική γονέων και παιδιών near Voula

Η Ζαρκάδα Σιμόνη MSc είναι Συμβουλευτική Ψυχολόγος - Εκπ. Ψυχοθεραπεύτρια και πραγματοποιεί συνεδρίες ψυχοθεραπείας δια ζώσης και διαδικτυακά. Η επιθυμία της να βοηθήσει ουσιαστικά άλλους ανθρώπους να ζήσουν μια πιο ολοκληρωμένη και ευτυχισμένη ζωή την οδήγησε να σπουδάσει Ψυχολογία. Ολοκλήρωσε τις προπτυχιακές σπουδές Ψυχολογίας στο Εθνικό και Καποδιστριακό Πανεπιστήμιο Αθηνών και κατέχει άδεια ασκήσεως επαγγέλματος ψυχολόγου. Στη συνέχεια, έζησε 3 χρόνια στην Αμερική, όπου ολοκλήρωσε το τριετές μεταπτυχιακό της στη Συμβουλευτική Ψυχολογία στο University of Illinois, όπου διδάχτηκε από κορυφαίους ψυχολόγους στον κόσμο. Επίσης, είναι Ψυχοθεραπεύτρια, εκπαιδευόμενη στη Συστημική Υπαρξιακή ψυχοθεραπευτική προσέγγιση στο Ινστιτούτο "Αντίστιξη", πιστοποιημένο από την Εθνική Εταιρεία Ψυχοθεραπείας (ΕΕΨΕ) και την Ευρωπαϊκή Εταιρεία Ψυχοθεραπείας (EFTA). Κατά τη διάρκεια των προπτυχιακών και μεταπτυχιακών της σπουδών είχε την ευκαιρία να αποκτήσει πλούσια κλινική εμπειρία τόσο σε δημόσια, όσο και σε ιδιωτικά κέντρα Συμβουλευτικής και Ψυχοθεραπείας, όπως η Εταιρεία Κοινωνικής Ψυχιατρικής Παναγιώτης Σακελλαρόπουλος, το Κέντρο Συμβουλευτικής φοιτητών του Πανεπιστημίου του Illinois και το Κέντρο Συμβουλευτικής και ψυχοθεραπείας Evergreen στο Illinois.⁠ Παράλληλα, έχει κάνει ατομική ψυχοθεραπεία πολλά χρόνια ως θεραπευόμενη. Προσφέρει ατομικές συνεδρίες Συμβουλευτικής και Ψυχοθεραπείας. Στόχος της είναι μέσω αυτών των συνεδριών να δημιουργήσει με τον θεραπευόμενο μια ασφαλή θεραπευτική σχέση που θα δώσει την ευκαιρία να ο τελευταίος να εμβαθύνει την αυτογνωσία του.⁠ Δεν έχει όλες τις απαντήσεις για τα ζητήματα που σας απασχολούν. Είναι όμως εδώ για να σταθεί συνοδοιπόρος δίπλα σας και να σας βοηθήσει να ανακαλύψετε μέσα σας τις δικές σας απαντήσεις και να ζήσετε μια ζωή με περισσότερο νόημα.

Lykourentzou Xrysanthi is a Mental Health Counselor with a private practice in Glyfada. She studied Psychology at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and holds a diploma (HPD) in Counseling & Psychology from the Mediterranean College. She possesses a Training Certificate in "Couples and Family Counseling and Therapy" from the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, as well as a Training Certificate in "Cluster B Personality Disorders." She has worked at the Psychological Support & Therapy Company (E.PSY.THE), providing individual sessions to clients. Her specialties include Counseling, Anxiety Disorders, Person-Centered Approach, Personality Disorders, as well as Couples and Family Counseling and Therapy.

Bivian Mpaika is a Psychologist - Systemic Family Psychotherapist and provides private sessions. She studied Psychology at the Open University of the United Kingdom and trained in Systemic - Integrative Psychotherapy for adults and families at the Laboratory for the Exploration of Human Relationships. She also holds the European Certificate of Psychotherapy (ECP). Initially, choosing to work with adolescents, she studied Physics at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and deepened her understanding of their pedagogical and psychological needs during her postgraduate studies at the Open University. While working in secondary education, she voluntarily coordinated psychoeducational and career guidance programs. Providing her services voluntarily at KETHEA, she participated as an assistant therapist in groups for parents, partners, and siblings of individuals with addiction. She also took part as a co-coordinator of counseling groups for educators. In the field of psychology, she has attended numerous training and educational programs and continues to enhance her skills on topics such as couples therapy, grief management, self-criticism, divorce, addictions, and more.

Kallithraka-Mosxoxoritou Maria MSc, ECP is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist, holder of the European Certificate of Psychotherapy (ECP), specializing in Systemic - Synthetic Psychotherapy for adults and families, as well as adolescent mental health, and maintains a private practice in Glyfada. She completed her undergraduate studies at the Department of Psychology of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, graduating with honors. She specialized in Systemic - Synthetic Psychotherapy at the Laboratory for the Investigation of Human Relations, as well as in Systemic Diagnosis at the Institute for Education and Research in Systemic Psychotherapy. Her postgraduate studies continued at the Medical School of the University of Athens in the master's program specializing in Adolescent Health. In her practice, she works with adults, adolescents, couples, and families. Additionally, she coordinates psychoeducation and parental counseling groups and collaborates with organizations specializing in the promotion of adolescent health and the rehabilitation of individuals with mental disorders. Finally, she is engaged in research related to mental health issues and is a translator of academic psychology texts, as well as English and French literature.

Moraiti Stauroula is a Mental Health Counselor - Clinical Hypnotherapist and maintains a private practice in Glyfada. Simultaneously, she serves as a Scientific Collaborator at the Therapy Tree. She has completed studies in the Cognitive Behavioral Model and mental health counseling. Additionally, she has received training in Separation and Divorce Management for parents, Family and Couple Counseling and Therapy, and Social-Clinical Psychology of Addictions at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. She has shown particular interest in the area of Eating Disorders as well as Addictions, and has received specialized training in these fields at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. Furthermore, she holds an International Diploma in Clinical Hypnosis and Hypnotherapy from the Essex Institute Of Clinical Hypnosis. Finally, in her practice, she works with adults, adolescents, and children using an integrative approach.

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.

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.

Psychotherapy Center for Children, Adolescents & Adults Eleni Peppa and Aris Papacharalampos are psychologists-psychotherapists with years of experience in child protection settings (SOS Children's Villages), hospitals (Gennimata, Evangelismos), private institutions, and have specialized in systemic and family therapy. They are the founders and scientific directors of the Psychotherapy and Psychoeducation Center for children, adolescents, adults, and groups, "Psy Academy" in Glyfada. The team consists of experienced psychologists-psychotherapists specializing in a variety of issues such as anxiety disorders, psychological trauma, adolescent difficulties, interpersonal problems, prolonged grief, etc. The approach is enriched systemic with elements from narrative psychology and attachment theory. The center hosts groups for adolescents, adults, and parents.

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.