Health professionals for Συμβουλευτική γονέων και παιδιών

Sidiropoulos Stefanos is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist with a professional practice license and maintains a private office in Kallithea, the city where he was born and raised. He holds a degree in Psychology from Panteion University and practices psychotherapy within the framework of the Systemic approach with individuals, couples, and families. He has been trained and worked in various mental health settings for over 15 years, gaining the necessary experience, and continues to attend numerous sessions and workshops related to mental health and the science of Psychology. Notably, he also has experience from the military as a psychologist, conducting more than 1500 interviews. His office is located in the heart of Kallithea at Davaki Square, right above "Apollonion." In this new friendly space, you have the option to choose between two differently decorated offices (Louis Quinze and modern style), selecting the one closest to your personality that inspires more trust and intimacy. It is worth noting that he offers his services not only at his private office but also through home visits and online via the internet, with all sessions conducted exclusively by Mr. Sidiropoulos Stefanos himself and only in the Greek language. The core values upheld by the office include creating an atmosphere of trust, acceptance, and hope, a love for fellow human beings and the science of psychology, genuine interest, and sincere dialogue among all parties.

Denaksa Lena is a Psychologist and the founder - Scientific Director of the Counseling & Psychotherapy Center "Close to the Family" in Glyfada. She studied Psychology at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and specialized in Synthetic Systemic Psychotherapy at the Laboratory for the Study of Human Relationships. Additionally, she has completed several postgraduate trainings in areas such as Cognitive Behavioral Drama (CBD), eating disorders, learning difficulties, and Pervasive Developmental Disorder (PDD). She has extensive experience, having worked in various institutions and organizations, and continues to coordinate experiential parent groups in schools.

Tzougkaraki Ifigeneia is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist who maintains a private practice in Cholargos. She is a graduate of the University of Derby with a professional license to practice. In recent years, she has been pursuing a certified four-year specialization in Systemic Family Psychotherapy from the Laboratory for the Exploration of Human Relations, while simultaneously volunteering at the Municipal Polyclinics of Papagou, as well as at Merimna. She provides psychotherapy, counseling, and psychoeducation sessions at her private office in Cholargos, both in person and online. She places particular emphasis on creating a safe environment within which each client can genuinely explore their thoughts, emotions, and behaviors. Her clinical experience includes supporting individuals with issues such as anxiety, depression, panic attacks, anxiety disorders, grief, phobias, interpersonal relationship difficulties, low self-esteem, anger management, addictions, and trauma. To ensure the quality of her therapeutic work, she regularly participates in supervision, utilizing it as an important tool for self-observation and professional growth. She supports and accompanies her clients with respect for their uniqueness, empowering them on their journey toward self-awareness, strengthening, and self-acceptance. At the same time, she remains committed to continuous personal and professional development to respond with authenticity and sensitivity to the needs of those who trust her. She also states that the therapeutic process consists of the meeting of two "experts": the client, who is the expert of their own life, and the therapist, who provides the knowledge and experience. 

H Ελισσάβετ Μπαμπλέκου είναι Ψυχολόγος MSc-Συστημική Ψυχοθεραπεύτρια και διατηρεί το ιδιωτικό της γραφείο στην περιοχή των Αμπελοκήπων, πλησίον του μετρό Πανόρμου. Αποφοίτησε από το Τμήμα Ψυχολογίας του Παντείου Πανεπιστημίου, έχοντας διεκπεραιώσει την πρακτική της άσκηση στο Κέντρο Ημέρας Μελισσίων-ΕΠΑΨΥ. Έχει εξειδικευτεί στη Συστημική Ψυχοθεραπεία ολοκληρώνοντας πενταετή εκπαίδευση μαζί με εποπτεία στο Συστημικό Κέντρο Εκπαίδευσης και Ψυχοθεραπείας(ΣΚΕΨΥΣ) και είναι τακτικό μέλος της Ελληνικής Εταιρείας Συστημικής Θεραπείας (ΕΛΕΣΥΘ). Επιπλέον, κατέχει Μεταπτυχιακό τίτλο σπουδών στην Προαγωγή Ψυχικής Υγείας και στην Πρόληψη Ψυχιατρικών Διαταραχών (Ιατρική Σχολή, ΕΚΠΑ).

Από το 2011 έως σήμερα έχει εργαστεί σε πολλαπλά επαγγελματικά πλαίσια, όπως σε Σχολεία (Πρωτοβάθμια και Δευτεροβάθμια Εκπαίδευση), σε Κέντρα Ειδικών Θεραπειών, στη ΜΚΟ Solidarity Now και σε κοινωνικά προγράμματα του Δήμου Πειραιά. Επιπλέον, έχει προσφέρει εθελοντικά στο Δίκτυο Κοινωνικής Αλληλεγγύης και Ψυχολογικής Υποστήριξης "Συν-Ύπαρξη". Στο ιδιωτικό της γραφείο παρέχει υπηρεσίες ατομικής ψυχοθεραπείας, συμβουλευτική και θεραπεία ζεύγους, συμβουλευτική γονέων και οικογένειας. Έχει εργαστεί με ενήλικες κι εφήβους που βιώνουν πένθος, άγχος, κρίσεις πανικού και φοβίες, κατάθλιψη, μετατραυματικό στρες, ψυχοσωματικά προβλήματα, δυσκολίες επικοινωνίας και σχέσεων και μεταβάσεις ζωής (εγκυμοσύνη, γέννηση παιδιού, διαζύγιο, απώλειες, μετανάστευση, ασθένεια).

Στα πλαίσια της δια βίου μάθησης, φροντίζει την προσωπική της ανάπτυξη και εμπλουτίζει την επαγγελματική της ταυτότητα παρακολουθώντας σεμινάρια σχετικά με θέματα Ψυχικής Υγείας όπως, μεταξύ άλλων, η στήριξη παιδιών, εφήβων, οικογενειών και κοινοτήτων στο πένθος (ΜΕΡΙΜΝΑ), οι Περιγεννητικές Ψυχικές Διαταραχές (Πανεπιστήμιο Δυτικής Αττικής) η Ιατρική Ψυχολογία (ΕΚΠΑ), η Κινηματογραφοθεραπεία (ΕΚΠΑ), η χορήγηση Προβολικών Δοκιμασιών ΤΑΤ-CAT-Παιδικό ιχνογράφημα (ΔΙΚΕΨΥ) και η Ειδική Αγωγή (Μονάδα Αναπτυξιακής Παιδιατρικής, Πανεπιστήμιο Αθηνών).

Η Αλεξανδροπούλου Ελένη είναι Ψυχολόγος - Παιδοψυχολόγος και διατηρεί ιδιωτικό γραφείο στην Αγία Παρασκευή. Σπούδασε Ψυχολογία BSc (First Class Hons) στο Πανεπιστήμιο UCLan του Ηνωμένου Βασιλείου και πραγματοποίησε στο ίδιο Πανεπιστήμιο μεταπτυχιακές σπουδές στην Παιδοψυχολογία (Merit). Ολοκληρώνοντας τις σπουδές της, έκανε πρακτική άσκηση στο Κέντρο Ψυχικής Υγείας του Δήμου Πεντέλης και εργάστηκε σε Κέντρα Ειδικών Θεραπειών. Αυτή τη στιγμή εκπαιδεύεται στη Συνθετική Ψυχοθεραπεία στο Athens Synthesis Center, καθώς της αρέσει να συνθέτει, πιστεύοντας πως δεν υπάρχει μόνο μία συγκεκριμένη προσέγγιση που μπορεί να εφαρμοστεί στο άτομο. Ασχολείται ενεργά με την παροχή φροντίδας και στήριξης σε ενήλικες και σε γονείς. Επιπλέον ασχολείται με παιδιά και εφήβους που δυσκολεύονται στη μάθηση, στην κοινωνικοποίηση, στη διαχείριση των συναισθημάτων τους και/ή έχουν διαγνωστεί με νευροαναπτυξιακές διαταραχές όπως: Διαταραχή Ελλειμματικής Προσοχής - Υπερκινητικότητας και Διαταραχή Αυτιστικού Φάσματος. Στο πλαίσιο αυτό, αναπτύσσει μια σειρά εξατομικευμένων θεραπευτικών προγραμμάτων που ποικίλλουν ανάλογα τις ανάγκες κάθε παιδιού ή εφήβου, με έμφαση στην παροχή υποστήριξης για θέματα όπως ο σχολικός εκφοβισμός και η διαχείριση του άγχους. Παραλληλα, στηρίζει γονείς και φροντιστές, μέσω της συμβουλευτικής για την καλύτερη κατανόηση της συμπεριφοράς του παιδιού και την ανάπτυξη στρατηγιών για την ψυχική του ευεξία. Διαθέτει πιστοποίηση στα Προγράμματα Παρέμβασης Γραπτού Λόγου (Playbox) και έχει εκπαιδευτεί στη χρήση διαγνωστικών εργαλείων όπως ΛΑΜΔΑ και Παιδικό Ιχνογράφημα. Επίσης, είναι συγγραφέας δύο βιβλίων: ενός παιδικού με τίτλο "Η καρδιά μου πού ανήκει;" και ενός βιβλίου ενηλίκων με τίτλο "(Α)Κατάλληλο timing". Το πρώτο της βιβλίο "Η καρδιά μου πού ανήκει;", έχει κερδίσει Β’ Βραβείο Παιδικής Λογοτεχνίας στον 10ο Παγκόσμιο Λογοτεχνικό Διαγωνισμό του Ελληνικού Πολιτιστικού Ομίλου Κυπρίων Ελλάδος. Τέλος, είναι συνδημιουργός του podcast και vidcast #Sxeseistalk, όπου στο μικροσκόπιο μπαίνουν διάφορες μορφές ανθρωπίνων σχέσεων με ψυχολογικό και καθημερινό πρίσμα.

Kalograiaki Iro is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist who provides individual psychotherapy and counseling support sessions at her private practice in Cholargos.

Her approach is systemic, with an emphasis on understanding the individual within the context of relationships, family, and significant systems.

The therapeutic process focuses on exploring internal conflicts, relational patterns, and emotional difficulties that recur in the individual's life. Simultaneously, communication methods, roles, and experiences that have influenced emotional functioning are examined, taking into account the personal and family context as well as the impact of traumatic experiences.

The goal of therapy is not superficial relief but a deeper understanding of the self, enhancement of psychological resilience, and meaningful change, enabling the individual to relate with greater freedom and awareness to themselves and others.

Sessions are conducted both in-person and online, within a framework of safety, confidentiality, and respect.

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.

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.

Η Μαριλένα Κόντου είναι Ψυχολόγος, απόφοιτη του Τμήματος Ψυχολογίας του Πανεπιστημίου Ιωαννίνων και κάτοχος άδειας ασκήσεως επαγγέλματος ψυχολόγου. Παρέχει υπηρεσίες ψυχοθεραπείας και ψυχολογικής υποστήριξης σε εφήβους και ενήλικες, δια ζώσης στα Τρίκαλα και εξ αποστάσεως.

Εκπαιδεύεται στη Γνωστική Συμπεριφορική Θεραπεία (CBT) μέσω του τετραετούς προγράμματος μετεκπαίδευσης της Ελληνικής Εταιρείας Έρευνας της Συμπεριφοράς (ΕΕΕΣ), εστιάζοντας σε μια σύγχρονη και επιστημονικά τεκμηριωμένη ψυχοθεραπευτική προσέγγιση.

Στην επαγγελματική της πορεία έχει δραστηριοποιηθεί σε δομές ψυχικής υγείας, παρέχοντας ψυχολογική υποστήριξη σε άτομα που αντιμετωπίζουν ποικίλες ψυχολογικές και ψυχοκοινωνικές δυσκολίες. Παράλληλα, έχει εργαστεί με άτομα που παρουσιάζουν νευρογνωστικές διαταραχές και με τους φροντιστές τους, πραγματοποιώντας νευροψυχολογική εκτίμηση και παρεμβάσεις νοητικής ενδυνάμωσης.

Διατηρεί σταθερό ενδιαφέρον για τη συνεχιζόμενη επαγγελματική της κατάρτιση, συμμετέχοντας συστηματικά σε εκπαιδευτικά προγράμματα και επιστημονικά σεμινάρια. Έχει παρακολουθήσει εξειδικευμένη εκπαίδευση στη συμβουλευτική και ψυχολογική υποστήριξη ατόμων της ΛΟΑΤΚΙ+ κοινότητας, με έμφαση στην κατανόηση των ιδιαίτερων ψυχοκοινωνικών προκλήσεων που ενδέχεται να αντιμετωπίζουν. Στο θεραπευτικό της έργο δίνει ιδιαίτερη βαρύτητα στη δημιουργία ενός ασφαλούς, συμπεριληπτικού και απαλλαγμένου από προκαταλήψεις πλαισίου, όπου κάθε άτομο μπορεί να εκφραστεί αυθεντικά και να αισθανθεί αποδεκτό.

Στόχος της είναι να βοηθήσει τους θεραπευόμενους να κατανοήσουν βαθύτερα τον εαυτό τους, να διαχειριστούν αποτελεσματικότερα το άγχος, τις δυσκολίες στις σχέσεις, τις συναισθηματικές προκλήσεις και τις μεταβατικές περιόδους της ζωής τους, ενισχύοντας παράλληλα την ψυχική τους ανθεκτικότητα και την ποιότητα ζωής τους μέσα σε ένα ασφαλές και υποστηρικτικό θεραπευτικό πλαίσιο.

She was born in Athens and obtained her degree from the Department of Psychology at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens (NKUA) (psychologist professional license, No. 1064783). She continued her education by completing a three-year training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) at the Center for Applied Psychotherapy and Counseling, followed by additional training in Systemic Psychotherapy at the Systemic Counseling and Psychotherapeutic Center. Subsequently, she earned her certification in trauma therapy – EMDR, at the Institute of Trauma Therapy. Additionally, she has attended various seminars and received training in biofeedback (a non-pharmacological therapeutic approach). She works as a Psychologist – Psychotherapist and collaborates with the Stress Management Center SMS (Stress Management Solutions). She specializes in anxiety and stress management, panic attack treatment, depression treatment, and eating disorder issues. She also specializes in the treatment of children and adolescents with anxiety-related issues, such as performance anxiety and the management of various other distressing emotions, as well as in parental counseling. The intervention is personalized and collaborative with the individual, considering various factors that become clear through individual interviews and questionnaires, aiming at the overall enhancement of the individual's quality of life across all domains.

Katerina Rogga BSc, MSc is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist with a private practice in Livadeia. She graduated from the Department of Psychology at Aristotle University of Thessaloniki and holds a Master's degree (MSc) in Health Psychology from the University of Bath, UK. She has completed postgraduate specialization in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and has finalized her training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Children and Adults at the Society of Cognitive and Behavioral Studies. Additionally, she has completed training seminars in Sexual Education and Special Education at the University of the Aegean.

She maintains a private practice in Livadeia and has significant experience in primary and secondary school settings as a Psychologist within the framework of the Special Education Support Services (EDY). She has worked in special education institutions as well as in multiple primary schools and kindergartens in the regions of Boeotia and Phocis. She served as a Psychologist at the International Organization for Migration, providing support to vulnerable populations, and has collaborated with Doctors Without Borders in Samos.

Moreover, she has experience in local government and social services, as well as professional work in the United Kingdom as a Support Worker and research assistant. Finally, she has contributed voluntary work and internships in mental health and social support facilities, developing comprehensive skills in clinical intervention and counseling.

Tsamidou Mona Zoi is a Psychologist who maintains a private practice in Kalamaria. She studied Psychology at Aristotle University of Thessaloniki and continued her studies at the Special Education Pedagogical Department of the University of Thessaly, obtaining a Master's degree in Counseling Psychology, Special Education, Education, and Health. Concurrently, she works as a Psychologist in primary education within the Interdisciplinary Educational Assessment and Support Committee (E.D.E.A.Y.). Additionally, she has worked as a Psychologist at the Center for Educational and Counseling Support (K.E.S.Y.) in Thessaloniki and at a Special Vocational Education and Training Workshop (EEEEDK). Finally, she specializes in Systemic Family Psychotherapy, Systemic Psychotherapy, and Parent Counseling.

Panou Mairi is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist and maintains a private practice in the center of Athens. She graduated from the Department of Psychology at Panteion University of Social and Political Sciences, where she graduated with distinction. She continued her studies with a Master's degree in "Applied Cognitive and Developmental Psychology" (MSc in Applied Cognitive and Developmental Psychology) at the same university. During her undergraduate studies, she completed an internship at the Psychiatric Clinic of the General Thoracic Diseases Hospital "Sotiria", while during her postgraduate studies, she trained in psychosocial support structures of Municipalities and at the Athens University of Economics and Business. Subsequently, she specialized in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy at the Society of Cognitive Behavioral Studies, where she also worked in the Adult Therapy Department of the Institute of Research and Behavior Therapy. Her considerable experience with adult, adolescent, child, and parent populations stems from her career, as she has worked in adult and adolescent psychotherapy centers, in primary and secondary education schools, in specialized therapy centers, as well as voluntarily on the psychosocial support hotline of the Ministry of Health 10306 and in the "Community Intervention" program of the NGO "IASIS". She currently maintains collaborations with Adult Psychotherapy Institutes, where she participates in peer supervisions and interdisciplinary teams including psychiatrists, social workers, and others.

Mpagourdi Maria, BSc, MSc is a Clinical Psychologist who conducts sessions online. She graduated in Psychology from Cardiff Metropolitan University (BSc) and holds a Master's Degree (MSc) in Clinical Counselling Psychology from the University of Derby. She has completed specialized training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), Art Therapy, and the management of Complex Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (CCTP-I & II). Since 2023, she has been training in Art Psychotherapy – Behavior Analysis at the Psychotherapy and Art Center "Synothisi," and from 2025 she will continue her professional development through the Panhellenic Society of Cognitive Analytic Psychotherapy (P.E.G.A.P.), as part of her training in Cognitive Analytic Therapy (CAT). Her professional experience includes significant work in mental health facilities such as the Piraeus Naval Hospital, Care Units for the Elderly specializing in dementia and Alzheimer's disease, cancer patient counseling programs (e.g., "Stay Strong"), and special education centers. She provides individual and group sessions to children, adolescents, and adults, and has been actively involved in psycho-educational programs and parent counseling. She combines theoretical training with practical experience to support a variety of psychological needs, with particular emphasis on trauma therapy and strengthening emotional resilience. Finally, she is a founding member of the Panhellenic Association of Art Therapists.

Katouma Niovi is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist, licensed to practice (1137107), maintaining a private practice in Nea Erythraia. She is a graduate of the Department of Psychology at the University of East London, fully accredited by the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP), from which she graduated with distinction. She has specialized in Integrated Counselling and Psychotherapeutic Approaches (Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy/CBT, Person-Centered, Psychodynamic) and holds the European Care Certificate (ECC) from TACT HELLAS. She also holds a degree in Economic Science, Business Economics, and Finance from the Athens University of Economics and Business (formerly ASOEE). An integral part of her education includes participation in seminars and continuing professional development programs. Her professional experience derives from providing psychotherapeutic services in Psychotherapy-Counselling centers, Education, and Psychosocial Rehabilitation and support for the elderly. Attendance at seminars and trainings within her scientific field, as well as the personal supervision she receives, are closely linked to her ongoing professional growth and development. Finally, she conducts private counselling and psychotherapy sessions with adults and adolescents.

Η Σκόνδρα Παναγιούλα είναι πιστοποιημένη Κλινική Κοινωνική Λειτουργός - Ψυχοθεραπεύτρια, κάτοχος άδειας ασκήσεως επαγγέλματος. Είναι αριστούχος απόφοιτη του Πανεπιστημίου Πατρών. Εξειδικεύτηκε και ολοκλήρωσε την 4ετή εκπαίδευση της στη Συστημική - Οικογενειακή Ψυχοθεραπεία στην Εταιρεία Συστημικής Θεραπείας και Παρέμβασης σε Άτομα,Οικογένειες και Ευρύτερα Συστήματα (ΕΣΥΘΕΠΑΣ),αποκτώντας πολύτιμη κλινική εμπειρία δίπλα σε καταξιωμένους εκπαιδευτές και επόπτες ψυχοθεραπευτές. Μεγαλώνοντας είχε πάντα την ανάγκη να καταλάβει και να εξερευνήσει πως οι άνθρωποι έρχονται σε επαφή με τα συναισθήματά τους,τι είναι αυτό που τα ορίζει καθώς και πως θα συμπεριφερθούν και αντιδράσουν. Στη συνέχεια ανακάλυψε ότι σε όλα αυτά τα ερωτήματα μπορεί να δώσει απαντήσεις η διαδικασία της Ψυχοθεραπείας. Κατέχει Μεταπτυχιακό Τίτλο Σπουδών (MSc) στην “Αναπτυξιακή Ψυχοπαθολογία” και μέσα από την εμπειρία της της δόθηκε η δυνατότητα να διαχειρίζεται και να αντιμετωπίζει προβλήματα ψυχικής υγείας. Επίσης, διαθέτει δίπλωμα Συντονιστή - Εκπαιδευτή Σχολών Γονέων από τον Πανελλήνιο Σύνδεσμο Σχολών Γονέων και εργάζεται σε συνεργασία με δημοτικά σχολεία, νηπιαγωγεία και ιδιωτικούς παιδικούς σταθμούς με γονείς, παρέχοντας συμβουλευτική είτε ατομικά, είτε ομαδικά. Μετά από είκοσι σχεδόν συνεχόμενα χρόνια εμπειρίας στο χώρο της Κοινωνικής Εργασίας και της Ψυχοθεραπείας έχει εργαστεί τόσο με εφήβους και οικογένειες, όσο και με ενήλικες που βίωναν άγχος, κατάθλιψη, κρίσεις πανικού, διαταραχές σίτισης, μειωμένη αυτοεκτίμηση, καθώς και δυσκολίες στις σχέσεις. Έχει παρακολουθήσει πλήθος σεμιναρίων εστιασμένα στην ψυχοπαθολογία, στη συμβουλευτική, την ψυχοθεραπεία και στην ψυχική υγεία ευρύτερα. Στο ιδιωτικό της γραφείο που διατηρεί στον Πειραιά (Δραγάτση 2-4 πλησίον σταθμού Μετρό), εργάζεται με ενήλικες, ζευγάρια, εφήβους και οικογένειες. Παράλληλα εργάζεται ως Κοινωνική Λειτουργός στο Κέντρο Κοινότητας του Δήμου Κερατσινίου - Δραπετσώνας, στο οποίο παρέχει ψυχοκοινωνική στήριξη σε ευάλωτες ομάδες, καθώς και ενασχόληση με προνοιακά επιδόματα (αναπηρικά, επίδομα στέγασης, Κοινωνικό Εισόδημα Αλληλεγγύης). Τέλος,είναι εγγεγραμμένο μέλος στον Σύνδεσμο Κοινωνικών Λειτουργών Ελλάδος και μέλος της EFTA. Ο φόβος είναι ένα εύλογο συναίσθημα στην αρχή της θεραπείας, αλλά με τον κατάλληλο θεραπευτή, μέσα σε ένα ασφαλές πλαίσιο, μπορούν να φωτιστούν όλα τα σκοτεινά σημεία, να κατανοηθούν άγνωστες πλευρές του εαυτού μας και να δοκιμαστούν νέοι τρόποι σκέψης και συμπεριφοράς.

Grigoria Tsopanaki is a Graduate Psychologist from the University of Crete. She has been trained and continues to train in psychotherapy within the Systemic/Family therapy model (a 4-year training in Systemic Psychotherapy and Counseling) at the Laboratory of Systemic Psychology and Pedagogy "Rodakino" (member of EFTA). At the same center, she has obtained a certificate in Couple Therapy and Parent Counseling, following the successful completion of a one-year experiential specialization program. Additionally, she attends and participates in independent training sessions, seminars, and conferences related to mental health. Within this framework, she has received a training certificate in Special Education from the University of the Aegean. Concurrently, she participates in weekly group and individual therapeutic supervision. Professionally, she has worked in both public and private sectors. Examples include the Department of Social Solidarity of the Public Health Directorate of the Messinia prefecture, mental health centers/special therapy centers as an external collaborator, and K.D.A.P. MEA (Centers for Creative Activities for People with Disabilities). Currently, she practices privately, conducting individual and couple online sessions. The individuals she works with psychotherapeutically mainly face difficulties in forming/maintaining relationships, establishing boundaries for themselves and their environment, coping with grief, resolving internal conflicts, and managing issues arising primarily within their family system. "My main concern is to collaboratively find with the client the Light behind any difficulty (symptomatology), so that they stop being defined and directed by their 'problem'," she states.

Villy Paulidi is a Psychotherapist practicing privately, while also collaborating with a Mental Health Center. Her personal concerns quickly led her to the journey of psychotherapy, initially as a client and subsequently as a trainee in Mental Health. She completed her studies in Mental Health Counseling at the Athens Synthesis Center and holds certifications in COSCA, Counselling Skills, and Integrative Counselling. She completed postgraduate studies in Integrative Psychotherapy, where she obtained the European Certificate for Psychotherapy (EAP) from the European Association for Psychotherapy and the European Society for Integrative Psychotherapy. She addresses issues such as anxiety management and treatment, interpersonal relationships, grief, work-related stress, parental counseling, brief couples counseling, psychosexual disorders, personal development, self-improvement and self-awareness, bullying, among others. Additionally, she continues to attend numerous seminars as part of ongoing professional development and participates in training groups for psychotherapists (dream groups, supervision, etc.).

As part of her continuous education, she undertakes annual training in supervision with the ultimate goal of obtaining the title of "Supervisor" and supervising fellow psychotherapists and trainee colleagues.

Her initial studies were at Deree College in the Department of Business Administration. She worked in this field for 10 years at well-known commercial companies.

Ioanna-Maria Papatheou is a certified Clinical Psychologist and maintains a private practice in Marousi, near the ISAP station. She is a graduate of the Department of Psychology at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, with three years of postgraduate studies in Clinical Psychology from the same university, and is a trainee member of the Hellenic Society of Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy for Children and Adolescents. She is trained through educational seminars in the psychoanalytic approach for adults, children, and adolescents and has completed clinical training in dynamic group therapy in psychiatric settings from the Hellenic Society of Psychoanalytic Group Psychotherapy. Additionally, she has been trained in the psychodiagnostic assessment of children, adolescents, and adults using psychometric and projective tools [Intelligence Tests WISC-V, WAIS-IV, and projective tests Thematic Apperception Test (T.A.T.), Children's Apperception Test (C.A.T.), and Rorschach Inkblot Test (R-PAS)]. In private practice, she works with children, adolescents, and adults, providing individual psychotherapy and psychometric assessments. Furthermore, she possesses significant clinical experience, having worked as a Clinical Psychologist in therapy centers for children and adolescents, and as a practicing Psychologist in clinical settings, such as the Day Center for Children "To Litharaki," the Adult Department of the Community Mental Health Center of Vyronas - Kaisariani, and the Adult Psychiatric Department of the General Hospital of Athens "Sismanoglio - Amalia Fleming."