Health professionals for Συμβουλευτική γονέων και παιδιών

Valla Faii is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist and maintains a private practice in Thessaloniki at 10 Tsimiski Street. She has completed undergraduate studies in Psychology and postgraduate studies in Neuroscience, focusing on the integration of basic research with clinical application at the Medical School of Aristotle University of Thessaloniki. Her thesis concerns the functional connectivity of the brain in patients with Schizophrenia. Among other qualifications, she has attended the introductory lecture series in Psychoanalysis by the Hellenic Psychoanalytic Society and has participated in activities of the Northern Greece Psychoanalytic Society. She has gained valuable experience through her collaboration with an institution for individuals with intellectual disabilities, as well as through her work in a mental health facility serving patients with psychiatric disorders. Throughout her career, she has engaged with the pediatric population, collaborating with specialized therapy centers for children and adolescents and providing parental counseling sessions. Additionally, she worked as an evaluating psychologist in the "Personal Assistant" program for people with disabilities, offering supportive services. Concurrently, she is a trainee member at the European Institute of Counseling and Psychotherapy of Chania, specializing in Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy. She receives continuous supervision and personal analysis.

Anna Karatheodorou MSc is a Psychologist who maintains a private practice in the Zografou area. She is a graduate of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens with honors. She holds a Master’s Degree (MSc) in Health Psychology from City University of London, as well as in Human Resource Management from the University of Westminster, London. Currently, she is completing her specialization in Systemic Psychotherapy at the Institute for Research and Education "Logos Psychis." During her studies, she completed her internship at the Psychiatric Clinic of the General Air Force Hospital, gaining significant experience in interdisciplinary collaboration, the administration of psychometric tools, and the understanding and assessment of acute mental disorders. Subsequently, she collaborated with hospital units and social services in the United Kingdom — including the NHS (National Health Service) — providing specialized psychological support to individuals with chronic conditions, disabilities, and adjustment difficulties, as well as to those experiencing anxiety, depression, psychosomatic symptoms, and psychosocial challenges. Concurrently, she has been active in the field of occupational and organizational psychology within corporate environments, designing and coordinating prevention, empowerment, and psychoeducation programs. Her approach is based on Systemic Psychotherapy and is enriched by contemporary psychological approaches tailored to the needs and goals of each client. She draws tools from Positive Psychology, Mindfulness, and Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT). She believes that every individual possesses the capacity for change and growth when placed in an environment of acceptance and safety. Finally, the specialist provides individual psychotherapy for adults and adolescents, couples therapy, parental counseling, and group psychotherapy sessions in her office.

Galani Tzeni MSc is a Psychotherapist, Family Therapist, Couples Therapist, and Career Counseling Advisor, maintaining private practice offices in Larissa and Katerini. She completed her studies at Panteion University and subsequently trained in the four-year Systemic Approach in Psychotherapy program at the Laboratory for Human Relationship Exploration in Athens. At the postgraduate level, she specialized in Counseling and Career Guidance for children and adults to provide additional support to individuals seeking assistance. Throughout her career, she has collaborated with the Psychiatric Clinic of the University General Hospital of Larissa and participated in Parent Counseling programs under the Ministry of Education. To this day, she maintains cooperation with the Counseling postgraduate program at the University of Thessaly as a therapist and supervisor of trainee students. In her private offices, she offers psychotherapeutic assistance, counseling, and general support to those in need.

Η Χατζηαναστασίου Κωνσταντίνα είναι Ψυχολόγος και διατηρεί ιδιωτικό γραφείο στη Νέα Μάκρη.

Σπούδασε Ψυχολογία, συγκεκριμένα το πρόγραμμα Bsc Psycology Science του Canterbury Christ Church University. Έπειτα, ολοκλήρωσε τον 1ο και τον 2ο κύκλο “Εισαγωγικών διαλέξεων στην Ψυχανάλυση” της Ελληνικής Ψυχαναλυτικής Εταιρείας και το “Ετήσιο σεμινάριο στην Ψυχαναλυτική σκέψη και Πρακτική” της Διεπιστημονικής και Ερευνητικής Ψυχοκοινωνικής Υποστήριξης Παιδιών και Ενηλίκων (ΔΙ.ΚΕ.Ψ.Υ.).

Οι κατευθύνσεις στην ψυχοθεραπευτική προσέγγιση είναι της ψυχαναλυτικής ψυχοθεραπείας (Μετεκπαίδευση στην Ψυχαναλυτική/Ψυχοδυναμική Ψυχοθεραπεία Παιδιών, Εφήβων και Ενηλίκων του κέντρου ΔΙ.ΚΕ.Ψ.Υ.) και της σωματικά επικεντρωμένης ψυχοθεραπείας Gestalt (Ολοκληρωμένη Επαγγελματική Κατάρτιση στις τεχνικές της μεθόδου της Σωματικά Επικεντρωμένης Θεραπείας Gestalt” στο Unity Energetics Institute). 

Ακόμη, έχει παρακολουθήσει διάφορα εκπαιδευτικά προγράμματα με θέμα την παιγνιοθεραπεία, την οικογενειακή θεραπεία, την συναισθηματική νοημοσύνη, την διαχείριση συναισθημάτων κ.α.

Πιστεύει στην συνεχή εκπαίδευση ως ψυχοθεραπεύτρια και ως άτομο καθώς είναι σημαντικό να εμπεριέχεται παλαιότερη και σύγχρονη γνώση καθώς και μία συνθετική οπτική της ψυχοθεραπείας που να βοηθάει τον θεραπεύομενο με διάφορες τεχνικές και μέσα για την επίτευξη της θεραπείας. Η κατεύθυνση της στις ψυχοθεραπευτικές προσεγγίσεις της ψυχαναλυτικής θεραπείας και της σωματικά επικεντρωμένης ψυχοθεραπείας Gestalt αντικατοπτρίζουν την δική της προσέγγιση για το ψυχικό τραύμα και το σύμπτωμα. Το σύμπτωμα συνοδεύει μια μακρά ιστορία που ο θεραπευόμενος μαζί με τον θεραπευτή αναζητεί, αναγνωρίζει και επεξεργάζεται με σκοπό την ψυχική ίαση. Τα ψυχικά τραύματα εδράζουν, κατά το μεγαλύτερο ποσοστό τους, σε ένα ασυνείδητο κομμάτι που δεν έχουμε πρόσβαση και καθορίζουν τον τρόπο που αντιλαμβανόμαστε τον εαυτό μας, τους ανθρώπους και την ζωή. Είναι σε συνεχή ατομική ψυχοθεραπεία και εποπτεία των ψυχοθεραπειών που αναλαμβάνει. Τέλος, είναι σε συνεχή ατομική ψυχοθεραπεία και εποπτεία των ψυχοθεραπειών που αναλαμβάνει.

Elisavet Diakatou BSc, MSc is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist with a private practice in Ilisia, Athens. She holds a degree in Psychology from the Department of Social Sciences at the University of Greenwich, UK, and a master's degree in Developmental Psychology from Lancaster University, UK. The therapeutic approach adopted by the specialist is Systemic Psychotherapy, with particular expertise in individual psychotherapy, family therapy, group therapy, empowerment of LGBTQI+ individuals, parent and child counseling, and child and adolescent mental health. Finally, Ms. Diakatou is a member of the Hellenic Society of Systemic Family, Individual, and Group Therapy (ELESYTH).

Afroditi Ioannidi is a Psychologist and Psychotherapist licensed to practice with extensive experience in the field of mental health. A graduate of the Psychology Department at the University of East London, she holds dual postgraduate qualifications, initially in Clinical and Community Psychology, followed by Counseling and Psychotherapy. She is currently completing her four-year specialization in Systemic Psychotherapy and Counseling at the Laboratory of Systemic Psychology and Pedagogy. With a profound inclination towards psychology and the humanistic sciences, Afroditi Ioannidi has focused on understanding and supporting human complexity. Her professional experience includes providing psychological support and therapy at both individual and group levels. Her commitment is to support individuals and families in addressing their challenges and enhancing their quality of life by offering a safe and supportive therapeutic environment.

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.

Panou Mairi is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist - Child Psychologist who maintains a private practice in central Athens. She graduated from the Department of Psychology at Panteion University of Social and Political Sciences, where she graduated with honors. She continued her academic path with postgraduate studies 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 Chest Diseases Hospital "Sotiria," and during her postgraduate studies, she worked 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 for Research and Behavior Therapy. Her significant experience with adult, adolescent, child populations, as well as parents, stems from her professional trajectory, having worked in adult and adolescent psychotherapy centers, primary and secondary education schools, special therapy centers, as well as voluntarily on the psychosocial support hotline of the Ministry of Health 10306 and the "Community Intervention" program of the NGO "IASIS." Currently, she maintains collaborations with Adult Psychotherapy Institutes where she participates in peer supervision and interdisciplinary teams that include psychiatrists, social workers, and others.

Antonia Mpeka is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist and maintains a private practice in Galatsi. She holds a degree from the Department of Psychology at Panteion University of Social and Political Sciences and possesses a certified four-year specialization in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) from the Society of Cognitive Behavioral Studies. She has worked as a Psychologist at The Smile of the Child, supporting children and parents through counseling helplines. Additionally, she has conducted individual CBT Psychotherapy sessions. Within the framework of lifelong learning, she attends seminars in the field of mental health.

Boukea Eirini is a Psychologist – Psychotherapist and maintains her private practice in Peristeri. She holds a degree in Psychology and a Master's Degree in Psychology from the Department of Psychology at Panteion University of Social and Political Sciences. She possesses a professional license (3173/15-4-2005), is an active member of the Greek Psychological Society (S.E.Ps.) and the Hellenic Society of Systemic Therapy (EL.E.SY.TH.). She specializes in Family/Systemic Psychotherapy and provides counseling and individual psychotherapy services for adults and adolescents, group psychotherapy for adults, couples and family therapy, regardless of the presenting issue/symptom. She is in continuous training and supervision while actively participating in experiential self-awareness processes. Through her personal and professional experience, she considers the psychotherapeutic journey to be the greatest gift a person can offer themselves for a better life.

Vallianatou Danai is a mental health counsellor. Her private practice is located in Ymittos. She holds Bachelor Degree in Psychology, by the American College of Greece, Post-graduate Diploma in Person Centered Approach by the Counselling Department of University of Strathclyde, Glasgow as well as training in Person – Centered Psychotherapy through the European Association of Psychotherapy. She has worked as an HR Manager as well as Coordinator of humanitarian programs in PRAKSIS NGO. She provides individual counseling and psychotherapy services for adults, group parenting counseling and group personal development counseling She has particular expertise in anxiety, self-esteem, depression, loss and bereavement, sexual orientation, gender identity, relationship difficulties and parenting difficulties. Sessions can also be held in English

Chrysa Feridou is a psychologist primarily specialized in Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy (EFT), supporting couples who face difficulties in communication, relationship crises, or who wish to strengthen their emotional bond. Trained by the EFT Greek Network, she applies evidence-based therapeutic approaches that focus on fostering emotional connection and creating secure, resilient relationships.She holds an MSc and Postgraduate Diploma in Counselling Psychology from City University London, as well as a BSc (Hons) in Psychology from the University of Greenwich. Additionally, she has completed further training in Clinical Psychopathology and Systemic Theory and Practice.Since 2009, she has been working in private practice, offering psychotherapy and counselling to couples, individuals, and families. Beyond her clinical work, she has professional experience in psychiatric clinics, rehabilitation centers, addiction treatment units, and academic institutions, where she has also taught psychology and counselling courses at undergraduate and postgraduate levels.Her areas of expertise include relationship counselling, couple and marital therapy, psychosexual issues, family support, and crisis management. She has also participated in European research projects and international scientific publications related to chronic illness, quality of life, and mental health.Her therapeutic approach is centered on helping couples and individuals enhance communication, resolve conflicts, and build meaningful, secure, and fulfilling relationships.

Katerina Papanikolaou is a psychotherapist for adolescents and adults specializing in person-centered counseling and psychotherapy. She has completed her four-year specialization in person-centered counseling and psychotherapy at the University of Strathclyde in Scotland, holding the ECP (European Certificate of Psychotherapy). Additionally, she holds postgraduate studies in Developmental Child Psychology from UCLan in England (MSc Psychology of Child Development, University of Central Lancashire). Since 2016, she has worked with NGOs such as The Smile of the Child, ARSIS, and Together for Children, providing therapeutic support to children with delinquent behavior, abuse, and trauma management. She has conducted educational seminars for parents and adolescents aimed at emotional support, management, and coping with learning difficulties. In 2019, she began working in the refugee sector, focusing on unaccompanied minors. She has provided therapeutic work with children and adolescents addressing trauma, grief, and loss. She has participated in training programs aimed at the smooth integration of children, combating racism, and preventing deviant violence. Throughout her career as a psychotherapist, she works individually with adults and children and in group therapeutic settings. She has acquired clinical experience with various mental health issues concerning adults such as depression, panic attacks, anxiety disorders, psychosomatic symptoms, grief and trauma management, and personality disorders. She also has clinical experience in issues related to children such as anxiety, low self-esteem, phobias, temper outbursts, learning difficulties, grief, trauma, and others.

Ο Σιδεράς Δημήτριος είναι Κλινικός Ψυχολόγος και διατηρεί ιδιωτικό γραφείο στην Θεσσαλονίκη. Είναι κάτοχος μεταπτυχιακού τίτλου σπουδών στην Κλινική Ψυχολογία, με εξειδίκευση στις εξαρτήσεις και τα ψυχοκοινωνικά προβλήματα από το Αριστοτέλειο Πανεπιστήμιο Θεσααλονίκης (Α.Π.Θ.) και διαθέτει εικοσαετή επαγγελματική εμπειρία σε, δημόσιες και ιδιωτικές, δομές ψυχικής υγείας και ειδικής αγωγής και εκπαίδευσης. Η επαγγελματική του εμπειρία περιλαμβάνει την αντιμετώπιση ζητημάτων που σχετίζονται με διαταραχές σχετιζόμενες με τη χρήση ουσιών και προβληματικές/εθιστικές συμπεριφορές, καθώς και με το φάσμα της κλινικής ψυχοπαθολογίας. Παράλληλα, έχει ασχοληθεί με ζητήματα παιδικής προστασίας, δυσκολίες στις συντροφικές σχέσεις, προκλήσεις που σχετίζονται με τον γονεϊκό ρόλο, οικογενειακές δυναμικές και τη διαπροσωπική επικοινωνία. Διαθέτει εκτενή εμπειρία στον χώρο της ειδικής αγωγής, της συμπεριληπτικής εκπαίδευσης και της υποστήριξης ατόμων με αναπηρία, καθώς και των οικογενειών και των φροντιστών τους. Η επαγγελματική του προσέγγιση συνδυάζει την κλινική κατανόηση με μια ευρύτερη ψυχοκοινωνική θεώρηση του ανθρώπου. Δίνει έμφαση στη μοναδικότητα κάθε ατόμου, στις ανάγκες και τις εμπειρίες του, στη σημασία των ανθρώπινων σχέσεων και στην επίδραση του κοινωνικού περιβάλλοντος στην ψυχική του συγκρότηση. Στόχος είναι η ουσιαστική κατανόηση των δυσκολιών, η ενίσχυση της ψυχικής ευεξίας και της προσωπικής ανάπτυξης, καθώς και η υποστήριξη του ατόμου στην αναζήτηση νέων τρόπων διαχείρισης των προκλήσεων της ζωής και στη διαμόρφωση σχέσεων με νόημα και ποιότητα.

Ms. Gkioka S Maria is a Psychologist - Child Psychologist and maintains her private practice in Aigaleo. She holds a degree in Psychology from the University of Indianapolis (license no.: 1070) and a Master's degree in Counseling Psychology. She has been trained in Cognitive-Behavioral Psychotherapy as well as in Systemic Counseling and Psychotherapy for Children and Adolescents & Parent Counseling. She has attended continuing education seminars to update and enhance her knowledge, always aiming for accurate assessment and therapeutic treatment of each individual's personalized needs. She has served as a Scientific Collaborator/Counseling Psychologist at the Adolescent Health Unit, 2nd Pediatric Clinic, University of Athens, "P. & A. Kyriakou" Children's Hospital, the Hellenic Institute for the U.N., and other private centers and NGOs with the goal of providing psychological support and well-being to minors and youth. In her private practice, she works with children, adolescents, and young adults and has particular experience with Eating Disorders, Anxiety Disorders, Depression, Anger Management, Interpersonal Relationships, School Bullying, Excessive Use of Gaming and Internet, Learning Disabilities, and ADHD. Additionally, she conducts parent counseling sessions on the above topics.

Vasilaki Foteini is a Psychologist - Integrative Psychotherapist - Clinical Supervisor of psychologists and maintains her private practice in Keratsini. She graduated from the Department of Psychology at Panteion University (BSc Hons). She completed advanced postgraduate studies (MSc) in Integrative Psychotherapy at one of the top universities worldwide, The University of Edinburgh. She pursued a four-year professional postgraduate training in the integrative model of psychotherapy and specializes in Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Psychoanalytic, Systemic, and Person-Centered psychotherapy. She has been trained and certified in Clinical Supervision, contemporary psychological interventions in Clinical Psychology for adults, adolescents, and children (Evidence-based Psychotherapy, UK), EMDR trauma therapy, and child psychology with a particular emphasis on projective tests. Currently, she is studying Medical Neurobiology. She has been working formally in the field of Mental Health since 2010 and accepts adults and adolescents for individual therapy. Simultaneously, she conducts individual or group clinical supervision and coordinates adult self-awareness groups. Finally, her goal is to support individuals on their personal “journey,” helping them explore thoughts and emotions and gain a deeper understanding of themselves and others.

Paulou Eufrosyni is a Psychologist-Integrative Psychotherapist and maintains a private practice in Pedion tou Areos. She holds a degree in Psychology from the University of Crete and is an Integrative Psychotherapist trained at the European Institute of Integrative Psychotherapy (EIIP). She possesses a postgraduate degree (MBA) in Health Unit Management from the Conservatoire des Arts et Métiers (CNAM) and has held a professional license to practice as a Psychologist since 2011. At her private practice in central Athens, she offers individual psychotherapy for adults and adolescents, couples counseling, as well as online sessions in Greece and abroad. With an approach that combines scientific validity, a holistic perspective, and respect for the uniqueness of each individual, she supports clients in managing anxiety, depression, panic attacks, psychosomatic symptoms, interpersonal difficulties, sexual function and identity, grief, and chronic illnesses.  

The initial session, with the consent of the client, may be of longer duration to allow time for an in-depth history-taking and the creation of a safe space for familiarization, promoting a focused and effective therapy.

Giannopoulou Maria is a Psychologist practicing privately in Katerini. She is a graduate of the Department of Psychology at Aristotle University of Thessaloniki. She has also volunteered at the Katerini Mental Health Center for 3 years.

Η Αλεξοπούλου Άννα είναι Ψυχαναλύτρια-Ψυχοθεραπεύτρια και διατηρεί ιδιωτικά γραφεία στo Παρίσι και στην Αθήνα, όπου δέχεται ενήλικες και παιδιά. Είναι απόφοιτος του ιστορικού και μοναδικού τμήματος Ψυχανάλυσης παγκοσμίως στο Παρίσι (Master), Université Paris VIII Vincennes-Saint Denis, το οποίο ίδρυσε ο διάσημος ψυχαναλυτής και ψυχίατρος Jacques Lacan, και του ΦΠΨ (Kατεύθυνση Ψυχολογίας). Ειδικεύτηκε σε ψυχιατρικά νοσοκομεία και σε κέντρα ψυχολογικής υποστήριξης του Παρισιού για ενήλικες, γονείς, παιδιά και βρέφη. Συμμετέχει από το 2013 στην κλινική ομάδα της École de la Cause freudienne de Paris, όπου και εκπαιδεύτηκε δίπλα σε ψυχαναλυτές παγκοσμίου φήμης. Συνεργάζεται μαζί τους τα τελευταία χρόνια ως διοργανωτής σεμιναρίων και συνεδριών της ECF στο Παρίσι και της Παγκόσμιας Εταιρείας Ψυχανάλυσης (Association Mondiale de Psychanalyse). Στόχος της είναι η ανάδειξη της ενικότητας του συμπτώματος και της μοναδικότητας (της επιθυμίας) του κάθε υποκειμένου. Αντιμετωπίζει περιστατικά κατάθλιψης, τραυματικές εμπειρίες, κρίσεις πανικού και φοβίες, πένθος, αγχώδεις διαταραχές, προβλήματα διαπροσωπικών σχέσεων, θεραπεία ζεύγους, συμβουλευτική γονέων και παιδιών, παιδικό αυτισμό, αντιμετώπιση εθισμών και εξαρτήσεων. Συμμετέχει τακτικά σε συνέδρια στο εξωτερικό και μελέτες της έχουν δημοσιευτεί σε ξενόγλωσσα περιοδικά πάνω στο «ανησυχητικά ανοίκειο» συναίσθημα του S.Freud, την γλωσσική δομή του ασυνειδήτου, την διωκτική εμβέλεια του βλέμματος, την παραληρηματική δομή της γλώσσας, τις παραισθήσεις, τις ψυχοσωματικές διαταραχές, τη σχέση μελαγχολίας και μετουσίωσης, καθώς και την σχέση λογοτεχνίας και τρέλας. Οι συνεδρίες με παιδιά και εφήβους περιλαμβάνουν αρχικά προκαταρκτικές συνεδρίες με τους γονείς για να διευκρινιστούν οι δυσκολίες που αντιμετωπίζει το παιδί τους. Η υποστήριξη και η καθοδήγηση των γονιών είναι στόχος των συνεδριών. Oρισμένα γεγονότα, όπως δυσκολίες των νέων γονιών με το βρέφος, διαζύγιο, πένθος, δυσκολίες στο σχολικό περιβάλλον, συχνά περιλαμβάνουν συμπτώματα, όπως δυσκολία συγκέντρωσης, φοβίες, άγχος, μελαγχολικές σκέψεις, διαταραχές διατροφής και ύπνου, δυσκολίες στις διαπροσωπικές σχέσεις. Οι συνεδρίες με παιδιά και βρέφη λαμβάνουν χώρα μέσα από το παιχνίδι, με βάση το πρότυπο της ψυχαναλυτικής προσέγγισης της Françoise Dolto, πρωτοπόρος στην ψυχαναναλυτική θεραπεία παίδων, όπου αντιμετωπίζονται ως μοναδικά υποκείμενα.