Health professionals for Phobias

Η Βασιλική Δημαρά είναι Ψυχολόγος και εκπαιδεύεται στην ψυχοθεραπεία στο Ανοιχτό Ψυχοθεραπευτικό Κέντρο (ΑΨΚ).

Έχει εργαστεί σε νοσοκομειακά και κοινοτικά πλαίσια ψυχικής υγείας, καθώς και σε δομές που αφορούν τις νευρογνωστικές διαταραχές, αποκτώντας εμπειρία στην υποστήριξη και τη συνοδεία ανθρώπων με διαφορετικά αιτήματα και μορφές δυσκολίας.

Στο θεραπευτικό της έργο δίνει ιδιαίτερη έμφαση στη διαμόρφωση ενός σταθερού και αξιόπιστου πλαισίου, όπου το άτομο μπορεί να εκφραστεί με τον δικό του ρυθμό. Η εργασία εξελίσσεται μέσα από την προσεκτική κατανόηση της εμπειρίας του κάθε ανθρώπου και τη σταδιακή διερεύνηση όσων τον απασχολούν.

Το ενδιαφέρον της για τη φιλοσοφία επηρεάζει τον τρόπο που προσεγγίζει την ψυχοθεραπεία, ως μια διαδικασία που αφορά όχι μόνο την κατανόηση των δυσκολιών, αλλά και τη σχέση του ανθρώπου με τον εαυτό του και τους άλλους.

Ασχολείται με ζητήματα άγχους, σχέσεων και αυτοεκτίμησης.

Dr. Maria Livanou, PhD, MSc, Senior Lecturer, is a Psychologist and Psychotherapist specializing in child and adolescent therapy, with a particular emphasis on the psychodynamic approach. She has an academic background in the United States and the United Kingdom and holds an academic post at King’s College London (KCL). Her research focuses on child and adolescent mental health.

Her therapeutic approach is primarily grounded in psychodynamic therapy, aiming to understand deeper emotional processes and relationship patterns. At the same time, it remains individualized and holistic, responding to the unique needs of each child, adolescent, adult, and family.

During sessions, parental counselling and parent therapy are offered—from pregnancy through the early years of the child—along with support for families during early parenthood. Discussions may include topics related to early child development and the parent–infant relationship. She places particular emphasis on addressing communication difficulties, enhancing psychological well-being, building self-confidence, and improving social relationships.

She works with a wide range of issues concerning childhood and adolescence, including:

• Anxiety and anxiety disorders (generalized anxiety, panic attacks)
• Phobias, separation anxiety, and attachment issues
• Depressive mood, depression, social withdrawal
• Adjustment difficulties and emotional distress
• Psychosomatic symptom
• Low self-esteem
• Difficulties in communication and social relationships, family conflicts, and adaptation to change (e.g., divorce)
• Grief and loss management
• Eating disorders, disordered eating, and body image concerns
• School-related difficulties, academic stress, and performance anxiety
• Issues of identity, self-image, and adolescent development
• Conduct problems, anger management difficulties, delinquent behavior
• Family counselling and therapy
• Neurodevelopmental difficulties (e.g., autism, ADHD)
• Trauma, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), developmental trauma, and adverse childhood experiences

Ο Γιώργος Νικολετόπουλος είναι Ψυχολόγος και εκπαιδευόμενος Ψυχοθεραπευτής στη Συστημική Προσέγγιση, στο Εργαστήριο Διερεύνησης Ανθρώπινων Σχέσεων, και διατηρεί γραφείο στο Μαρούσι.

Στο ιδιωτικό γραφείο του αναλαμβάνει κυρίως ενήλικες για ατομική συστημική ψυχοθεραπεία, καθώς και γονείς για συμβουλευτική γονέων.

Η συστημική προσέγγιση βλέπει τον άνθρωπο μέσα στο πλαίσιο των σχέσεων και των συνθηκών στις οποίες ζει. Μέσα από τη θεραπευτική διαδικασία, δίνεται η δυνατότητα στο άτομο να εκφράσει όσα το απασχολούν, να κατανοήσει καλύτερα τον εαυτό του και τις σχέσεις του και να αναζητήσει νέους τρόπους διαχείρισης των δυσκολιών που αντιμετωπίζει.

Ο ειδικός έχει αποκτήσει εμπειρία μέσα από τη συμμετοχή του σε ατομικές, ζευγαρικές και οικογενειακές συνεδρίες, καθώς και μέσα από πρακτική και εθελοντική εργασία σε διαφορετικά πλαίσια ψυχικής υγείας. Παράλληλα, έχει συμμετάσχει σε ψυχοεκπαιδευτικές δράσεις σε σχολικό πλαίσιο και έχει έρθει σε επαφή με παιδιά, εφήβους και ενήλικες.

Στη θεραπευτική σχέση δίνει ιδιαίτερη σημασία στην ενεργητική ακρόαση, την ενσυναίσθηση, τη συνεργασία και τη δημιουργία ενός ασφαλούς και αποδοτικού χώρου, όπου ο κάθε άνθρωπος μπορεί να μιλήσει ελεύθερα και χωρίς κριτική.

Στόχος του είναι η δημιουργία μιας ουσιαστικής θεραπευτικής σχέσης, μέσα από την οποία ο θεραπευόμενος θα μπορεί, με τον δικό του ρυθμό, να εξερευνήσει τις ανάγκες, τις δυσκολίες και τις σχέσεις του και να αναζητήσει νέες δυνατότητες και τρόπους αντιμετώπισης.

Elisavet Pappa is a Psychologist and Systemic Psychotherapist licensed to practice professionally. She graduated from the Department of Psychology at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and has completed postgraduate training in Systemic - Family Therapy at the SKEPSYS Center. She holds certification in the Diagnosis and Treatment of Mental Disorders through the application of Neuroscience in Music Therapy and Body Psychotherapy, as well as in Education during School Age from NKUA. Concurrently, she is training in the Management and Treatment of Eating Disorders and Obesity through KEADD. She practices psychotherapy in a private office located in central Athens. She provides individual sessions, family therapy, parent counseling, couple therapy, and adult groups. She has worked at a specialized therapy center and within an international organization, being responsible for the psychosocial assessment, support, and integration of adolescent and adult refugees, trauma management, and victims of gender-based violence. Additionally, she has voluntarily offered her services at Psychosocial Rehabilitation Homes of EPAPSY, contributing to residents' therapeutic plans, and at The Smile of the Child, conducting inpatient visits and providing psychological support to children and adolescents who have suffered domestic violence. Furthermore, she has been trained in neuropsychological assessment scales and completed her internship at an Addiction Prevention Center, organizing community interventions, participating in parent groups, and engaging in anti-bullying activities.

Plataniti Peny is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist specializing in Clinical Psychology and maintains a private practice in the Zografou area. She completed her undergraduate studies at the Department of Psychology, School of Social Sciences, University of Crete, and her postgraduate studies in Clinical Psychology at Aristotle University of Thessaloniki. During her postgraduate studies, she trained in the model of psychodynamic psychotherapy. She receives regular supervision from a member of the Northern Hellenic Psychoanalytic Society (N.H.P.S.) and continuously updates her knowledge through scientific psychoanalytic conferences and seminars.

As a professional psychologist, she has collaborated with organizations such as the Non-Profit Association DESMOS, the Non-Governmental Organization PLOES – Psychosocial Studies Company, the Ministry of Social Cohesion & Family, as well as with private mental health agencies. She collaborates with the Mobile Mental Health Unit of the Western Cyclades of the Regional Development and Mental Health Company (EPAPSY), engaging in therapeutic and community work.

Throughout her academic and professional career, she has gained experience in psychotherapy for adults, children, and adolescents, parental counseling, and support for individuals with psychosocial problems.

Η Χρυσάνθη Σωφρονά, Σύμβουλος Ψυχικής Υγείας – Master Positive Psychology Coach, διατηρεί ιδιωτικό γραφείο στη Γλυφάδα, παρέχοντας υπηρεσίες συμβουλευτικής ψυχικής υγείας, ψυχοθεραπευτικής υποστήριξης και επιστημονικά τεκμηριωμένου (evidence-based) coaching σε ενήλικες. Το coaching που εφαρμόζει βασίζεται στις αρχές της Ψυχολογίας του Coaching και αξιοποιεί επιστημονικά τεκμηριωμένες μεθόδους, με στόχο την ενίσχυση της ψυχικής ευημερίας, της ψυχικής ανθεκτικότητας και της προσωπικής ανάπτυξης.

Είναι κάτοχος Μεταπτυχιακού τίτλου (MSc) στην Εφαρμοσμένη Θετική Ψυχολογία και την Ψυχολογία του Coaching από το University of East London. Παράλληλα, διαθέτει πολυετή εξειδικευμένη εκπαίδευση στη Συνθετική Συμβουλευτική Ψυχικής Υγείας, στην Αναλυτική Ψυχολογία κατά Carl Gustav Jung, στην Ψυχοθεραπεία μέσω Τεχνών και στο Evidence-Based Coaching, ενσωματώνοντας δημιουργικά τις αρχές της Θετικής Ψυχολογίας, της Αναλυτικής Ψυχολογίας, της Συνθετικής Συμβουλευτικής Ψυχικής Υγείας και της Ψυχολογίας του Coaching σε μια συνθετική, εξατομικευμένη και επιστημονικά τεκμηριωμένη θεραπευτική προσέγγιση.

Η διαρκής επιστημονική εξέλιξη αποτελεί βασική αρχή της επαγγελματικής της πορείας. Εκπαιδεύεται συνεχώς σε σύγχρονες ψυχοθεραπευτικές προσεγγίσεις και επιμορφώνεται στους τομείς της Θετικής Ψυχολογίας, της Ψυχικής Ανθεκτικότητας (Resilience), της Ευημερίας (Wellbeing), της Συναισθηματικής Νοημοσύνης, της Ψυχοεκπαίδευσης και του συντονισμού βιωματικών ομάδων.

Διαθέτει πολυετή επαγγελματική εμπειρία στην Ελλάδα και το εξωτερικό και υποστηρίζει ενήλικες που αντιμετωπίζουν άγχος, χρόνιο στρες, φοβίες, μεταβάσεις και κρίσεις ζωής, δυσκολίες στις διαπροσωπικές σχέσεις, χαμηλή αυτοεκτίμηση, συναισθηματικές δυσκολίες, πένθος και απώλεια, καθώς και επαγγελματική εξουθένωση (burnout). Παράλληλα, συνεργάζεται με άτομα που επιθυμούν να ενισχύσουν την αυτογνωσία, την ψυχική ανθεκτικότητα, τη συναισθηματική ευημερία και την προσωπική ή επαγγελματική τους ανάπτυξη.

Στην ψυχοθεραπευτική της εργασία ακολουθεί μια συνθετική, εξατομικευμένη και επιστημονικά τεκμηριωμένη προσέγγιση, αξιοποιώντας στοιχεία από τη Θετική Ψυχολογία, την Αναλυτική Ψυχολογία, τη Συνθετική Συμβουλευτική Ψυχικής Υγείας και την Ψυχολογία του Coaching. Δημιουργεί ένα ασφαλές και υποστηρικτικό θεραπευτικό πλαίσιο, βασισμένο στην εμπιστοσύνη, τον σεβασμό και τη συνεργασία, μέσα στο οποίο κάθε άνθρωπος μπορεί να κατανοήσει βαθύτερα τον εαυτό του, να αναπτύξει τις προσωπικές του δυνάμεις, να ενισχύσει την ψυχική του ανθεκτικότητα και να επιτύχει ουσιαστική και διαρκή αλλαγή.

Παράλληλα, σχεδιάζει και υλοποιεί προγράμματα ψυχικής ανθεκτικότητας, προσωπικής ανάπτυξης, ευημερίας και επιστημονικά τεκμηριωμένου (evidence-based) coaching για ιδιώτες, ομάδες, εκπαιδευτικούς και οργανισμούς. Συμμετέχει επίσης ενεργά σε δράσεις ψυχοκοινωνικής υποστήριξης και ενδυνάμωσης ατόμων τρίτης ηλικίας, συμβάλλοντας στην προαγωγή της ενεργού γήρανσης, της ποιότητας ζωής και της ψυχικής ευημερίας.

Katerina Voultsidou is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist with a private practice in Thessaloniki. She holds a degree from the Department of Psychology at Aristotle University of Thessaloniki and specializes in Cognitive Behavioral Psychology, as well as in anxiety and stress management. She possesses a master's degree in Clinical and Community Psychology from the University of East London. She acquired her specialized knowledge by participating in the four-year training program of the Hellenic Society for Behavioral Research in Cognitive Behavioral Psychotherapy, as well as at the "Stiriksi" Psychotherapeutic Center. Additionally, during her career, she worked with the Self-Help Group of Alcoholics Anonymous. Currently, in her private practice, she can assist in the treatment of a range of conditions such as anxiety disorders, anorexia - bulimia, insomnia, various phobias, panic attacks, and sleep disorders. Finally, she has participated in various conferences on psychology-related topics and is a member of the Hellenic Society for Behavioral Research and the Association of Greek Psychologists.

Η Παρασκευή Ευ. Ρουμελιώτη είναι Κλινική Ψυχολόγος και διατηρεί ιδιωτικό γραφείο στο Περιστέρι. Είναι απόφοιτη του Τμήματος Ψυχολογίας του Κρατικού Πανεπιστημίου του Στρασβούργου (BSc in Psychology) και απόφοιτη του Μεταπτυχιακού Προγράμματος Κλινικής Ψυχολογίας του London Metropolitan University (MSc in Clinical Psychology). Φιλομαθής και με πάθος για τον Κλάδο της Ψυχολογίας, στρεφόμενη προς τον Τομέα της Κλινικής Ψυχολογίας και της Ψυχοθεραπείας, εξειδικεύεται στην Ψυχοδυναμική - Ψυχαναλυτική Ψυχοθεραπεία. Όντας λάτρης της Συνεχιζόμενης Εκπαίδευσης και Επιμόρφωσης, αποκτά σφαιρική γνώση και ενημερώνεται για τα νεότερα δεδομένα, παρακολουθώντας Επιμορφωτικά Σεμινάρια και Συνέδρια που αφορούν τους τομείς της Ιατρικής, της Ψυχοπαθολογίας και ποικίλων Ψυχικών Διαταραχών.

Τέλος, έχοντας κάνει δύο (2) Ποιοτικές Ερευνητικές Μελέτες κατα την διάρκεια των σπουδών της που αφορούσαν τα παρακάτω περιστατικά, εξειδικεύεται στην υποστήριξη των ατόμων με Καρδιαγγειακά Προβλήματα, Χρόνιες Παθήσεις, καθώς και σε άτομα με Ιδεοψυχαναγκαστική Διαταραχή (OCD), Διπολική Διαταραχή, Κατάθλιψη, Αγχώδης Διαταραχή, Κρίσεις Πανικού, Εξαρτήσεις, Σεξουαλικές Διαταραχές και Ψυχοσωματικά Συμπτώματα.

Zacharias Kavarligkos is a Psychologist who maintains a private practice in Ilisia, while simultaneously collaborating with other colleagues in the field of mental health as well as with therapeutic centers, where he conducts group and individual sessions for adults, adolescents, families, and couples. He completed his initial studies in Sociology at the University of Crete. After his first cycle of studies, he studied Psychology at Panteion University of Social and Political Sciences. Concurrently, he successfully completed the four-year specialization program in Systemic and Family Psychotherapy at the Laboratory of Human Relations Investigation, gaining essential and valuable clinical experience alongside distinguished trainers and supervising psychotherapists. He has worked as a Trainee, completing his training by managing and monitoring cases at the Laboratory of Human Relations Investigation. Additionally, he completed his internship, acquiring highly significant experience alongside valuable collaborators at the Rethymno Mental Health Center as well as at the "Metaxa" Anti-Cancer Hospital, with an emphasis on liaison psychiatry. Finally, he has volunteered for hundreds of hours in the social service of the Municipality of Perama and has worked in positions concerning Child Protection, including as a Child Protection Program Coordinator at the Non-Governmental Organization METAdrasi.

Kyrkou Margarita is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist and maintains her private practice in Kifisia. She holds a degree in Psychology from Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, possesses a license to practice as a Psychologist, and is a regular member of the Hellenic Psychological Society. She has completed a four-year specialization in the Integrative Model of Systemic - Family Therapy at the Laboratory for the Investigation of Human Relations of Ch. Kataki and concurrently holds a master's degree (MSc) in Organizational Psychology from Panteion University. She is also a certified trainer of Effective Parenting Workshops from Gordon Hellas. In a clinical context, she has completed internships at the Community Mental Health Center of the Central Sector of Thessaloniki and in the Psychiatric Department of the Attikon General Hospital "Sismanogleio." She has also worked at the DIKEPSY center as a Psychologist - Systemic - Family Psychotherapist, providing individual psychotherapy and parental counseling services. Currently, in her private practice, she offers individual psychotherapy, parent and family counseling, as well as couple counseling (both in-person and online). Additionally, she coordinates psychotherapy and counseling groups. At the same time, she has extensive experience as an Organizational Psychologist in large organizations and collaborates with a well-known provider of Employee Assistance Programmes, undertaking initiatives for the prevention and management of psychosocial risks and providing counseling, training, and psychological support services to employees and their families.

Alatsi Xristina is a certified Mental Health Counselor, Psychotherapist, and Hypnotherapist. Additionally, she provides alternative therapies which, combined with Integrative Psychotherapy, constitute a holistic approach to addressing various issues. She completed her studies with Excellent distinction in Integrative Counseling and Psychology as well as Clinical Hypnosis - Hypnotherapy at OLON Education - KDBM1, Institute of Academic and Professional Studies. She holds a Post-Graduate Diploma in Integrative Psychotherapy from Amsterdam International College with Excellent distinction. Within the framework of alternative therapies, she has also attended and passed with Excellent distinction the annual seminar on Anatomy - Physiology - Pathology with a Holistic approach. Furthermore, she has been trained in Bach Flower Remedies, Auricular Neuroreflexology Method, and Gua Sha. Since 2024, she has been active in the adult education of mental health counselors and psychotherapists. She is a member of the charitable association Agkalia and the Social Solidarity Network - Syn-Yparxi.

Georgiadi Aikaterini is a psychologist with a private practice in Agia Varvara. She holds a degree from the Department of Psychology at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. She is trained in Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT). She has attended numerous trainings and seminars on mental health issues with children, adolescents, and adults. Her internship took place at the Korydallos Health Center, and since then, she has worked in Mental Health Centers focusing primarily on providing psychoeducational support. At her private practice, she offers cognitive-behavioral psychotherapy sessions for children, adolescents, and adults.

Dr. Lioupi Xrysanthi is a Psychologist and Systemic Family Psychotherapist with a private practice in Agia Paraskevi. She holds a Doctorate in Health Psychology, a Master's degree in Psychology from the UK, and a Bachelor's degree in Psychology from Aristotle University of Thessaloniki. She is specialized in Systemic and Family Psychotherapy, Trauma Therapy using the EMDR method, and Psychology of Infants, Children, and Adolescents. She has 10 years of clinical experience in public and private mental health facilities and hospitals, research work in national and pan-European programs, as well as teaching experience as a Psychology Lecturer at universities in Greece and abroad. She supports Adults, Children, Adolescents, Couples, and Families facing difficulties such as anxiety, depressive mood, phobias, panic attacks, stress, addictions, or problems related to school, work, and relationships. She offers a framework of safety, confidentiality, and support, respecting the pace and needs of each individual. Her goal is for every client to feel heard and truly understood. Sessions are conducted in person in Agia Paraskevi or online.

Galani Xristina is a Psychologist with a private practice in Neo Iraklio. She studied Psychology at Panteion University of Social and Political Sciences and completed postgraduate studies in Work Psychology at the University of Nottingham. She is certified in Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT) by the Hellenic Institute of Emotion-Focused Therapy and specializes in Systemic Psychotherapy at the Institute of Education and Research in Systemic Psychotherapy "Logos Psyche." Additionally, she is certified as a Parenting Trainer by Gordon International and as a Coach by the ICF (Solution Focused Coaching, Solution Surfers). She also collaborates as a consulting psychologist with private educational institutions and has significant experience as a psychotherapist.

Tourtouridou Maria MSc is a Psychologist who maintains a private practice in Kozani. She completed her studies in Psychology at the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki and subsequently obtained a master's degree (MSc) from the same University in Clinical Mental Health. She has completed a Psychoanalytic Training program at the Psychoanalytic Research Center of Athens as well as at the Lifelong Learning and Training Center of A.U.Th, a training program in critical approaches in the field of addictions. She has worked as a Psychologist on the psychosocial support helpline of the 1st Psychiatric Clinic of the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens (Psychological Support Helpline 10306) and in a Mental Health and Social Rehabilitation Company for Patients. Additionally, she has worked as a Psychologist in a Psychological and Counseling Support Structure and in the Student Support Unit for Vulnerable Groups at the University of Western Macedonia. Finally, she has participated in numerous sessions aimed at continuous professional development and knowledge enhancement in her field.

Mermigkakis Nikolaos BSc, MSc is a licensed Psychologist - Psychotherapist with a private practice in Thessaloniki. He graduated with honors in Psychology from DeVry University and holds a master's degree in Integrative Counseling - Psychotherapy from the University of East London. Additionally, he trained in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy through the Hellenic Society for Research and Behavioral Therapy and in Art Therapy at Psychology - Art, Center for Psychotherapy and Education. Furthermore, he is a member of the British Psychological Society and the Hellenic Society for Behavioral Research and has participated in conferences as well as training workshops on various psychotherapeutic approaches.