Health professionals for Συμβουλευτική γονέων και παιδιών

Pitsirelou Anthi Kai Synergates is a certified Psychologist MSc, specialized in psychoanalysis and integrative psychotherapy. She holds a professional license to practice psychology. She studied Clinical Psychology at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and completed her internship at the child psychiatry clinic of the "Agia Sofia" Children's Hospital. She obtained a postgraduate degree in Psychoanalysis from the French university Montpellier Paul Valery 3. She has specialized in Integrative Psychotherapy, which, according to the definition of the European Association for Integrative Psychotherapy (EAIP), implements a unique practice aimed at a unified approach to individuals. She has attended seminars in Child Psychology, Positive Psychology, and School Psychology. She has received NOCN certification in Psychopathology after 100 hours of training. She volunteered as a psychologist on the "Milame" platform, where she provides services to individuals of all age groups throughout Greece, aiming at managing multiple mental health issues, achieving higher levels of self-awareness, and promoting mental health. Additionally, she collaborates with the "PSYCHOLOGY.GR" platform, where she publishes articles. She has worked with children and adults on the autism spectrum, individuals with ADHD and Down syndrome, primarily aiming at their psychosocial development and crisis management within the school and family contexts. She also offers counseling services to parents, children, and adolescents. Furthermore, she conducts individual sessions for adults and adolescents (focusing mainly on managing generalized anxiety disorder, anxiety attacks, grief, depression, panic attacks, and fostering self-awareness). Finally, she collaborates with physicians and healthcare professionals whenever interdisciplinary cooperation is deemed necessary for effective therapeutic intervention.

Verykiou Eirini is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist with a private practice in Patras. She holds a degree in Psychology from the University of East London and a master's degree in Clinical and Community Psychology from the same university. She specializes in the integrative psychotherapeutic approach and has completed the four-year study program offered by "Contemporary Amphiaraia" in collaboration with the Hellenic Society of Integrative Psychotherapy and the European Institute of Integrative Psychotherapy, under the auspices of the Open University of Crete. She has participated in the social clinics of Nafpaktos, providing psychological support both individually and in groups for cancer patients. Additionally, she has gained significant professional experience, having worked as a Psychologist - Psychotherapist in social structures, as well as a trainee Clinical Psychologist at the Psychiatric Clinic of the University General Hospital of Rio – Patras. Finally, she has collaborated with and provided services to the Patras Rheumatic Patients Association, conducting group psychotherapeutic sessions.

Nomikou Maria is a Psychologist-Psychotherapist based in Thessaloniki. She studied Psychology at the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki and completed postgraduate studies in the field of Cognitive Psychology (MSc in Cognitive Psychology and Applications, AUTH). As a Psychotherapist, she has received training in various forms of psychotherapy. She has undergone extensive training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and is a certified member of the EACBT. Additionally, she trained in Bioenergetic Psychotherapy - Clinical Hypnosis and is currently a trainee in Schema Therapy. Furthermore, she has specialized in the administration of the MMPI-2 (Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory) through ISON Psychometrica and has attended numerous professional development seminars. Psychotherapeutically, she works with adults, families, couples, and adolescents in face-to-face sessions or via Skype. Her clinical experience was acquired through employment and volunteer roles in mental health facilities in both the public and private sectors, with additional specialization in dementia and developmental disorders, providing psychological support to children, the elderly, and their family networks.

Η Δασκαλάκη Ευαγγελία-Ειρήνη είναι απόφοιτος του Εθνικού και Καποδιστριακού Πανεπιστημίου Αθηνών (ΕΚΠΑ) και κάτοχος μεταπτυχιακού τίτλου στην Παιδοψυχολογία από το UCLan (University of Central Lancashire). Η επιστημονική της κατάρτιση συμπληρώνεται από εξειδίκευση στη Σχολική Ψυχολογία μέσω επιμορφωτικού προγράμματος του Πανεπιστημίου Πατρών, εστιάζοντας στη συναισθηματική και γνωστική ανάπτυξη παιδιών και εφήβων στο σχολικό πλαίσιο.

Έχει αποκτήσει σημαντική κλινική και συμβουλευτική εμπειρία μέσα από την πρακτική της άσκηση στο Δίκτυο Γυναικών Ευρώπης, όπου παρείχε υποστήριξη σε κακοποιημένες γυναίκες, συμβάλλοντας ενεργά στην ψυχοκοινωνική ενδυνάμωση και αποκατάστασή τους. Μέσα από αυτή τη συνεργασία ανέπτυξε δεξιότητες διαχείρισης τραύματος, ενεργητικής ακρόασης και ενδυνάμωσης ευάλωτων ομάδων.

Έχει εργαστεί σε κέντρα ειδικών θεραπειών, αποκτώντας πολυεπίπεδη εμπειρία στην αξιολόγηση και παρέμβαση σε παιδιά και εφήβους με αναπτυξιακές, συναισθηματικές και συμπεριφορικές δυσκολίες. Στο πλαίσιο αυτό, αξιοποιεί σύγχρονες επιστημονικές προσεγγίσεις και έχει εκπαιδευτεί στην παιγνιοθεραπεία, την οποία ενσωματώνει δημιουργικά στη θεραπευτική διαδικασία, ενισχύοντας την έκφραση και τη συναισθηματική επεξεργασία των παιδιών.

Παρακολουθεί συστηματικά εξειδικευμένα σεμινάρια και επιμορφωτικά προγράμματα στον τομέα της ψυχικής υγείας και της παιδοψυχολογίας, διατηρώντας συνεχή ενημέρωση για τις σύγχρονες εξελίξεις και τις βέλτιστες πρακτικές. Παράλληλα, βρίσκεται σε συνεχή εποπτεία της κλινικής της πρακτικής και είναι μέλος του Συλλόγου Ελλήνων Ψυχολόγων , διασφαλίζοντας την ποιότητα των παρεχόμενων υπηρεσιών και τη συνεχή επαγγελματική της εξέλιξη. 

Επιπλέον, διαθέτει καλλιτεχνική παιδεία ως μουσικός, στοιχείο που εμπλουτίζει τη θεραπευτική της προσέγγιση, αξιοποιώντας δημιουργικά μέσα έκφρασης όπου αυτό είναι θεραπευτικά ωφέλιμο, ιδιαίτερα στην εργασία με παιδιά.

Alexandros Diamantis is a psychologist-psychotherapist, who graduated from the Department of Psychology of the University of East London and obtained his degree in 2017. In 2019 he completed his Master’s degree from the Department of Clinical and Community Psychology at the University of East London. In 2023 he completed a four-year specialization in the psychotherapeutic approach to Cognitive and Behavioural-Behavioural Therapy (RECBT) from the Hellenic Institute of RECBT. He has attended a series of trainings and conferences on areas, such as clinical assessment, psychometric tools, marketing psychology, eating disorders, children’s drawing analysis and forensic psychology. Additionally, he has completed a training on the Social & Clinical View of Addictions from the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. He continues to attend numerous seminars and conferences on various fields of psychology as well as specializing in other psychotherapeutic approaches. His researches and articles have been published and presented at conferences, such as the Panhellenic Psychology Conference of ELPSE in 2019. He has been providing mental health services since 2016 as part of his internship at the care unit for the elderly with dementia and Alzheimer’s “AKTIOS”. He has gained clinical experience as a psychotherapist as part of his specialization in RECBT working with a variety of social groups. He maintains a private office in Neo Heraklion, Attica and conducts live and online sessions.

Panagi Sokratis is a Mental Health Counselor - Psychotherapist with a private practice in Larnaca. He graduated from Intercollege Nicosia in the field of Psychology and pursued postgraduate studies at the University of Derby (United Kingdom) in Integrative Counseling and Psychotherapy. As a Psychotherapist, he has extensive experience managing anxiety, depression, obsessions, compulsions, addictions, anger, post-traumatic stress, eating disorders, grief, interpersonal relationships, and more. Additionally, he has provided his services to schools, private institutes, NGOs, international organizations, rehabilitation centers, hospitals (private and military), prisons, businesses, and the media (television and radio stations, magazines, blogs).

Ms. Mamali Anastasia is a Psychologist, licensed to practice professionally, and maintains a private practice in Kifisia. She holds a second degree in Greek Culture. She has completed postgraduate studies in Human Resource Management (MBA HR) and further training in Systemic and Family Psychotherapy. She has also completed a Continuing Education Program on the "Detection, Diagnosis, and Treatment of Infants, Children, and Adolescents with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)" from the Hellenic Society for the Study of ADHD. She undergoes personal psychotherapy and supervision with a systemic orientation and has completed a two-year clinical internship in Systemic Family Psychotherapy. She undertakes psychotherapy for adults, adolescents, and families facing difficulties, and also provides counseling sessions for parents and adolescents. Sessions can be conducted in person or online.

Vasilou Georgia is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist and maintains private practices in Peristeri and Kifisia. She studied Psychology at Manchester Metropolitan University and holds a Master's Degree specializing in Developmental Psychology from the University of Lancaster. Additionally, she is specialized in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy through the Society for Cognitive and Behavioral Studies. She has significant experience, having worked as a Psychologist in Parenting Schools, providing Psychotherapy to children and adolescents, as well as parental counseling. She has also worked as a Psychologist - Special Educator at the "Development of Speech and Learning" center, within the Research Services at Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, and provided Psychosocial Support to Unemployed Individuals at the Municipality of Peristeri. Finally, the Psychologist specializes in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Anxiety Disorders, and Depression.

Anastasia Xani is a Child Psychologist conducting online sessions. She holds a BSc degree in Applied Psychology and a MSc degree in Clinical Psychology and Counselling from the University of Derby. She completed her internship at Roots Wellness Center as a Clinical and Counselling Psychologist, managing a large number of cases under clinical supervision. She collaborates privately with Centers for Special Therapies, conducting individual and group psychotherapeutic sessions for adults, adolescents, and children, as well as providing parental counseling. Additionally, she conducts online sessions addressing issues such as anxiety, mood disorders, self-esteem, and confidence. Moreover, she has attended numerous seminars related to psychotherapeutic intervention, with a focus on cognitive-behavioral therapy. The central principle of her therapeutic process is to establish a relationship of safety and trust with the client, aiming to improve their mental health.

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.

Η Μπαζίγου Σταυρούλα είναι Κλινική Ψυχολόγος - Ψυχοθεραπεύτρια Ψυχαναλυτικής κατεύθυνσης και διατηρεί ιδιωτικό γραφείο στην Καλαμάτα. Σπούδασε στο τμήμα Ψυχολογίας του Παντείου Πανεπιστημίου Kοινωνικών & Πολιτικών Επιστημών και έλαβε υποτροφία από το Κληροδότημα Π. Τριανταφυλλίδη για την εκπόνηση των μεταπτυχιακών σπουδών της στο εξωτερικό. Πραγματοποίησε μεταπτυχιακές σπουδές (Master 1 & 2) στην «Κλινική Ψυχολογία και Ψυχοπαθολογία» στο Πανεπιστήμιο Paris V (Descartes) στο Παρίσι και πραγματοποίησε την πρακτική της άσκηση στον Ξενώνα «Cévennes» της Association «Aurore», όπου φιλοξενούνται ενήλικες μετά τη νοσηλεία τους σε ψυχιατρικό νοσοκομείο και το 2014 στο Κέντρο «Myriam David» της «Fondation de Rothschild». Έχει συμμετάσχει σε ερευνητικό πρόγραμμα στο Ψυχιατρικό Νοσοκομείο Αττικής (Δαφνί) και έχει εκπαιδευτεί στη μέθοδο παρατήρησης Esther Bick. Ακόμη, έχει εκπαιδευτεί στην ψυχοσωματική προσέγγιση στο Ινστιτούτο ψυχοσωματικής Pierre MARTY και στην ατομική ψυχοθεραπεία ενηλίκων, ψυχαναλυτικής κατεύθυνσης στο Κέντρο Ψυχανάλυσης και Ψυχοθεραπείας E. & J. Kestemberg και έχει παρακολουθήσει πολυάριθμα σεμινάρια της Ψυχαναλυτικής Εταιρείας του Παρισιού και του Κέντρου Ψυχικής Υγείας του 13ου διαμερίσματος του Παρισιού, ενώ συμμετείχε σε μια ομάδα θεραπευτών ατομικού ψυχαναλυτικού ψυχοδράματος για παιδιά και εφήβους στο «Κέντρο Alfred Binet». Πρόσφατα μάλιστα εκπαιδεύτηκε στον επαγγελματικό προσανατολισμό και στην χρήση των ψυχομετρικών τεστ «Ερωτηματολόγιο Προσωπικότητας PTQ», «Ερωτηματολόγια Ενδιαφερόντων VIS 2» και «Τεστ Ικανοτήτων CAB» στην εταιρεία Ison Psychometrica. Διαθέτει εμπειρία έχοντας εργαστεί σε διάφορους φορείς όπως το Ψυχο-ιατρικό & Κοινωνικό Κέντρο της Association «l’ Elan Retrouvé» στο Παρίσι και το Νοσοκομείο Ημέρας για Εφήβους «Κέντρο Παρέμβασης στην Εκπαιδευτική Δυναμική», το οποίο προτείνει υπηρεσίες αποκατάστασης ψυχοκοινωνικών δυσκολιών αλλά και φοίτηση με δυνατότητα απόκτησης απολυτηρίου σε εφήβους που δε μπορούν λόγω των δυσκολιών τους να ενταχθούν στο εθνικό σύστημα παιδείας, στην Εταιρεία Κοινωνικής Ψυχιατρικής και Ψυχικής Υγείας στο Νομό Φωκίδας και σε σχολεία.

A Step Beyond is a center for Counseling, Psychotherapy, Personal Development, Wellness, and Prosperity Growth. It was established by Kentro Psyxikis Ygeias Kai Euimerias A Step Beyond - Katranis Konstantinos Kai Synergates with the aim of providing therapies to individuals who wish to overcome their problems, to make their lives fuller and more beautiful, and to be guided towards wellness and prosperity through the necessary and appropriate means. The center’s specialists act as allies and companions for those who seek to discover new strategies and apply them, to enhance and utilize their internal resources, to learn new things or to view old matters from new perspectives, to heal traumas, to acquire new skills, to overcome fears and phobias, to eliminate chronic stress, and to live mindfully in the present moment, setting goals and achieving them. At A Step Beyond, the individual’s needs are addressed by selecting the appropriate specialist from among the trained Psychologists, Psychotherapists, Mental Health Professionals, or Personal Development Counselors to design a flexible and tailored evolution plan for each person.

Polyxronaki Sofia is a Psychologist-Psychotherapist for children, adolescents and adults and maintains a private practice in Heraklion, Crete. She is a graduate of the Psychology Department of the University of Nicosia and holds a professional license to practice as a Psychologist. She has completed her postgraduate studies at Universitatea Babeș-Bolyai, specializing in "Counseling and psychological interventions in human development." Additionally, she has undertaken a series of trainings focused on counseling children and adolescents as well as their parents. She has worked with both clinical and general populations: children, adolescents, and adults who require counseling or psychotherapy to improve their quality of life. In the field of psychotherapy, she conducts individual and group sessions with children, adolescents, and adults, primarily focusing on parental counseling, anxiety, depression, separation, personal development, autism, ADHD, abuse, and school bullying. She is currently training in Synthetic Systemic Psychotherapy at the Synthetic Systemic Center of Thessaloniki. 

Afrodopoulou Eleni is a Mental Health Counselor - Psychotherapist. She maintains a practice at the Medihall polyclinic center in Kifisia and is the scientific director of the Ariadne and Odysseus Psychosocial Rehabilitation Hostel. She graduated from the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens with postgraduate training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and holds a postgraduate diploma in Life Coaching - AC Accredited. She has experience and provides specialized interventions for anxiety management, improvement of relationships, as well as personal self-esteem, and assistance in every aspect of a person's life who wishes to develop.

Petrou Vilma MSc is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist and conducts online sessions. She graduated from the Department of Psychology at Panteion University of Athens with honors. She has held a professional practice license since 2021 and has specialized in stress management and anxiety disorders through the postgraduate program "Science of Stress and Health Promotion" at the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. Her psychotherapeutic approach is based on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), in which she was trained through the four-year training program of the Institute for Research and Behavioral Therapy (IEΘS). Simultaneously, through her participation in a holistic stress management and lifestyle change program for heroin-dependent users at the OKANA Unit of Sismanogleio Hospital, she gained valuable experience in the management of addictions, providing both individual and group sessions. In recent years, she has worked with children, adolescents, and adults, offering psychotherapy and counseling on issues such as anxiety disorders, depression, emotional difficulties, and interpersonal relationship challenges. Her experience includes individual adult sessions (both in-person and online), as well as sessions with children and adolescents through her collaboration with Special Therapy Centers. Her goal is to tailor the techniques she applies to the individualized needs of each client, aiming to improve their mental health and quality of life.

Mpoutouridou Georgia is a Psychologist who maintains a private practice in Katerini. Concurrently, she works as a psychologist in a facility for individuals with disabilities. She is a graduate of the Department of Psychology and specializes in Systemic Psychotherapy, training at the Center for Systemic Therapy and Study of Thessaloniki (KE.S.ME.TH). Additionally, she has completed a one-year specialization in Sensory & Messy Play through the mental health multipurpose center "Psycho-lo-Yia," where she worked as a Psychologist at the central Toumpa branch. She is distinguished by her love of learning and dedication to the science of Psychology, actively participating in numerous educational seminars and maintaining ongoing interest in the psychosocial development of children, adolescents, and adults. She has provided voluntary psychological services to Non-Governmental Organizations for people with disabilities as well as to a support center for abused women, and has completed internships both in a private psychology practice and at university counseling centers. She is fluent in Greek, English, and Romanian, combining theoretical training with genuine empathy and professional ethics. Finally, the specialist maintains a private practice and her own mental health and therapy multipurpose center "Psycho-lo-Yia Katerinis," offering services to children, adolescents, and adults.

Trimi Xloi is a Psychotherapist - Mental Health Counselor and maintains a private practice in Kypseli. She is a graduate of the Department of Humanities at Aristotle University of Thessaloniki and trained as a Psychotherapist - Group Analyst at the Hellenic Network of Group Analysts. She has worked as a Psychotherapist - Group Coordinator at the Society of Social Psychiatry, as a Group Coordinator at the Specialized Day Center "Center for Social Dialogue," and as a short-term group coordinator at I.PSY.P.A Center for Psychotherapy and Personal Development. In her practice, she handles cases covering the entire spectrum of mental health, specifically dealing with anxiety disorders, individual psychotherapy, and group psychotherapy.