Health professionals for Psycotherapy LGBTQ in Nea Ionia

Mamo Xrysovalanto - Eirini is a Psychologist specializing in Clinical Psychology and Counseling, holding a Master of Science (MSc) degree from the University of Derby, as well as a Bachelor of Science (BSc) degree in Applied Psychology. Her experience includes professional and voluntary work across a wide range of psychological needs and interventions. She has collaborated with organizations such as the Hellenic Network of European Women, IASIS, and Ithaca Laundry, providing counseling sessions and contributing to programs that promote social inclusion and psychological well-being. Additionally, she actively participates in continuous education, currently undergoing a four-year training program in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). In the past, she has completed specialized training programs in Psychodynamic Therapy, Systemic Counseling, and Counseling Psychotherapy. She has an extensive research portfolio, with publications exploring topics such as "emotional nourishment," attachment, mental disorders, and innovative psychological interventions.

Xaroutiounian Roza is a Psychologist – Psychotherapist and maintains a private practice in Piraeus. She holds a BSc (Hons) in Psychology from the University of East London and has been trained in Integrative Counseling and Psychotherapy by the Psychological Support, Therapy, and Education Society – E.PSY.TH.E. She has also completed the program "Couples and Family Counseling and Therapy," as well as the "Medical Psychology" program at the Center for Training and Lifelong Learning (KEDIVIM) of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, further enhancing her scientific expertise in relationship issues, family dynamics, and the connection between mental and physical processes, contributing to comprehensive and holistic support for her clients. In her practice, she manages a wide range of cases, always focusing on providing the best possible service tailored to the individual needs of each person she works with.

Panagiotis Tagaris holds an MSc and is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist with private practices in Nea Filadelfeia and Neo Iraklio. He has extensive experience managing a wide range of clinical cases. He holds a BSc in Psychology from Panteion University, a BSc in Primary Education from the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, an MSc in School Counseling and Guidance from the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and the University of Cyprus, as well as an MSc in Educational Sciences from the University of the Aegean.

Additionally, he has been trained in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) by the Society of Cognitive and Behavioral Studies, recognized by the European Association for Behavioural & Cognitive Therapies (EABCT), and is a Certified Career Counselor (Certified Ariston Counsellor – CAS).

He works privately, providing individual psychotherapy sessions for adults, children, and adolescents with a broad spectrum of interpersonal difficulties (separation, grief), depression, anxiety disorders (Generalized Anxiety Disorder, Panic Disorder, Social Anxiety Disorder, Phobias), Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, and also offers parental counseling sessions.

He is employed as a Psychologist at the Ministry of Education, providing psychological support and counseling to students, educators, and families. He has many years of experience in mental health, education, and social service, actively participating in initiatives for the prevention of school bullying and adult education.

He has participated as a speaker in numerous conferences and training sessions and has been honored by the Hellenic Cardiological Society and the European Resuscitation Council for his longstanding contribution to the education of citizens and healthcare professionals in Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation.

Ονομάζομαι Χαρά Ντούλια και είμαι πιστοποιημένη Σύμβουλος Ψυχικής Υγείας, σύμφωνα με τις προδιαγραφές της Ελληνικής Εταιρείας Συμβουλευτικής. Είμαι κάτοχος του Diploma in Integrative Counselling από την COSCA (Counselling & Psychotherapy in Scotland) και τακτικό μέλος της Ελληνικής Εταιρείας Συμβουλευτικής. Είμαι απόφοιτος Φαρμακευτικής Σχολής και εργάστηκα ως φαρμακοποιός για αρκετά χρόνια. Στη συνέχεια, στράφηκα στον χώρο της Ψυχολογίας και συνεχίζω τις σπουδές μου στο Marconi University στη Ρώμη, όπου είμαι τελειόφοιτη στο τμήμα Ψυχολογίας. Ως μέρος της συνεχούς επαγγελματικής και προσωπικής μου εξέλιξης, παρακολουθώ εκπαιδευτικά σεμινάρια και επιμορφωτικά προγράμματα, ενώ παράλληλα συνεχίζω την προσωπική μου θεραπευτική διεργασία και επαγγελματική εποπτεία.

Διατηρώ ιδιωτικό γραφείο στην Αθήνα, όπου πραγματοποιώ ατομικές συνεδρίες συμβουλευτικής καθώς και συνεδρίες ζεύγους. Παρέχω συμβουλευτική υποστήριξη και σε LGBTQI+ άτομα, με στόχο να προσεγγίσουν τον εαυτό τους με ελευθερία, αποδοχή και ασφάλεια. Παράλληλα, είμαι μέρος ενός δικτύου συνεργασίας ψυχιάτρων και άλλων επαγγελματιών ψυχικής υγείας, με σκοπό τη συνολική υποστήριξη της πορείας του κάθε ανθρώπου, όταν αυτό κρίνεται απαραίτητο. Οι συνεδρίες πραγματοποιούνται τόσο δια ζώσης όσο και διαδικτυακά, ανάλογα με τις ανάγκες και τη διαθεσιμότητα του κάθε ατόμου. 

Το ενδιαφέρον μου για την ψυχική υγεία, σε συνδυασμό με την προσωπική μου εμπειρία, με οδήγησαν να αφοσιωθώ στην Ψυχολογία αρχικά ως άνθρωπος -μέσα από τη δική μου πορεία αυτογνωσίας- και στη συνέχεια ως επαγγελματίας. Πιστεύω ακράδαντα ότι κάθε άνθρωπος έχει τη δυνατότητα να κατανοήσει τον εαυτό του και να εξελιχθεί, όταν βρεθεί σε ένα περιβάλλον ασφάλειας και αποδοχής.

Ως σύμβουλος ψυχικής υγείας, ακολουθώ τη συνθετική προσέγγιση, η οποία ενσωματώνει στοιχεία από διαφορετικά μοντέλα, όπως η προσωποκεντρική, η γνωσιακή-συμπεριφορική, η ψυχοδυναμική, η Gestalt κ.α. Η προσέγγιση αυτή επιτρέπει στη διαδικασία να παραμένει ευέλικτη και προσαρμοσμένη στις ανάγκες του κάθε ανθρώπου, αναγνωρίζοντας τη μοναδικότητά του, πέρα από τους περιορισμούς ενός και μόνο θεωρητικού πλαισίου. Αποτελεί βαθιά μου πεποίθηση ότι όλοι οι άνθρωποι είναι εκ φύσεως καλοί και άξιοι εμπιστοσύνης και πως ο καθένας μπορεί να αλλάξει, εάν το επιθυμεί. Όλοι έχουν τη δυνατότητα να κατανοήσουν τον εαυτό τους, να αλλάξουν την εικόνα τους και τη συμπεριφορά τους. Πιστεύω στην ικανότητα της αυτοθεραπείας και γι΄ αυτό ο ρόλος μου είναι να βοηθήσω το άτομο να βρει τη σοφία που βρίσκεται μέσα του, στο δικό του χρόνο και με το δικό του τρόπο.

Μία συνεδρία, είναι πάντα μία εμπειρία ανάμεσα στο θεραπευτή και το θεραπευόμενο. Είναι μια συνάντηση δύο ανθρώπων, που συνειδητά αποφασίζουν να συνεργαστούν. Μέσα σε ένα ασφαλές περιβάλλον, δίνω όσο χρόνο χρειάζεται για να μπορέσει ο κάθε άνθρωπος να δει και να ακούσει τον εαυτό του ακριβώς όπως είναι, δημιουργώντας χώρο και πλήρη αποδοχή για όλα τα συναισθήματα, τις σκέψεις και φυσικά τη σιωπή. Στόχος είναι να χτιστεί μια θεραπευτική σχέση, που θα βασίζεται στην ειλικρίνεια, το σεβασμό, την εμπιστοσύνη και την κατανόηση, καθότι η σχέση καθεαυτή αποτελεί από μόνη της θεραπεία και είναι ο πιο σημαντικός παράγοντας για την ανάπτυξη και την αλλαγή.

Δεσμεύομαι να είμαι ξεναγός και συνοδοιπόρος σε αυτό το ταξίδι της αυτογνωσίας, της συνειδητότητας, της ελευθερίας, στο ταξίδι στην ύπαρξη.

At the ARKESIS Mental Health Center, a comprehensive psychotherapeutic and psychiatric framework is offered for adults, adolescents, and children. Through the integration of psychodynamic/psychoanalytic approaches, systemic and group therapy, as well as specialized psychiatric support, a safe environment is created for recognizing individual needs, with the ultimate goal of personal development and mental well-being. Psychiatric services are also provided at the center. The founder of the center, Melina Arkesis Tzakou, based in Nea Ionia, Attica, provides mental health services as a Psychologist - Psychoanalytic Psychotherapist. She is a graduate of the European University Cyprus (EUC), a regular member of the Hellenic Psychological Society and the British Psychological Society (BPS). Currently, she is completing her specialization in Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy (DIKEPSY) and a Master's degree in Applied Developmental Psychology at the Hellenic Open University. She has received additional training in Clinical Psychopathology and Clinical Skills at the Panagiotis Oulis Clinical Psychopathology program at EPIPSY. At the same time, she has been trained in Synthetic Approach Mental Health Counseling at the Athens Synthesis Centre. She is certified to administer projective tests such as TAT, CAT, Child Drawing Test, and the Rorschach Inkblot Test. Melina Arkesis Tzakou, together with her scientific team of experienced and qualified psychotherapists specializing in Systemic and Psychoanalytic approaches, achieves the appropriate provision of mental health services for adults, adolescents, couples, and parents. The team always operates under the supervision of Ms. Melina Arkesis Tzakou, who ensures the maintenance of scientific rigor, the proper therapeutic approach, and the uninterrupted progress of psychotherapies.

Elisavet Pantazakou is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist, a graduate of the Psychology Department at the University of Hertfordshire.

She holds a master's degree in Work and Organizational Psychology from the University of Hertfordshire.

She has been trained in Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy.

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.

Nikoleta Ilda Vlassi is a Mental Health Counselor, Psychotherapist with a Integrative Approach,and Energy Healing Practitioner with over ten years of experience in personal development and psychosomatic balance. Her therapeutic journey began in adolescence, when in 1993 she was first introduced to the Silva Mind Control method, marking the start of a deep inner path of self-discovery that continues to this day. Since 2007, she has been an active member of a meditation group in Spain, where she deepens her practice in meditation and intuitive work, studying the unified science of the endouniverse developed by Jean-Paul Appel-Guerry. Her approach is holistic and integrative, combining elements of psychotherapy with energy techniques, guided meditation, psychospiritual shamanism, and experiential ritual practices. She draws inspiration from the work of Alejandro Jodorowsky and his psychospiritual shamanism, as well as from approaches such as systemic constellations and drama therapy, while also integrating the power of art, expression, and the body as tools for inner processing and healing.Born in Greece to a father from Corfu and a mother from Ecuador, she developed early on a multicultural and expansive perspective on human and spiritual development. She has lived and traveled in multiple countries, and for a period ran a meditation center in Ecuador, coordinating both in-person and online groups with participants from Latin American countries including Mexico, Peru, and Argentina. She has also been active in the arts through music, singing, theater, and performance, integrating creative expression into her therapeutic work. Today, she offers individual psychotherapy and energy sessions, guided meditations, and experiential self-awareness practices, both online and in-person, supporting individuals from diverse cultural and personal backgrounds on their journey toward mental balance and personal growth.

Dimitris Baklavas is a Mental Health Counselor and operates a private practice in Patissia. He holds a degree in Counseling Psychology from Edinburgh Napier University, affiliated with the Athens Synthesis Center. Additionally, he is certified in Counselling Skills and holds a diploma in Integrative Counselling from Counselling and Psychotherapy in Scotland. He also attends numerous seminars as part of his ongoing professional development.

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.

Karamitros Xristos BSc, MBA is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist and maintains a private practice in Neo Irakleio. He holds a degree in Psychology from Cardiff Metropolitan University and has completed postgraduate studies in Clinical Cognitive Neuropsychology at the University of Strasbourg. Concurrently, he continues training in Systemic Psychotherapy at the Institute of Education and Research in Systemic Psychotherapy "Logos Psychis". He has completed practical volunteer work at the Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Disorders Association. In his private practice, he offers a wide range of services, respecting the unique needs of each patient.

Anagnostou Maria Kai Synergates is a Psychologist, Psychotherapist, and Clinical Supervisor. She maintains a private practice in Halandri. She graduated from the Department of Psychology at Panteion University of Social and Political Sciences. She has completed her training in Synthetic Psychotherapy at the Athens Synthesis Centre. Additionally, she has attended psychology seminars in Clinical Psychology, Psychodynamic Therapy, and other approaches.

Dimitra Smaragda, MSc., PgD., is a Forensic Psychologist, Systemic (Family) and Person-Centered Psychotherapist, licensed to practice professionally. She obtained her primary degree from the Department of Psychology at the University of Crete and specialized in individual counseling (PgD Person-Centered Counseling, University of Strathclyde). She holds a postgraduate diploma in Systemic - Family Psychotherapy. She has worked as a Psychologist in the Psychiatric Clinic of Metropolitan Hospital, served as a scientific collaborator at the Agios Nikolaos Clinic (substance abuse rehabilitation program), and was a scientific advisor at the Ministry of Citizen Protection. She was a scientific associate at the "Elpida" Association in the field of parental counseling and since 2006 has maintained a private practice as a Psychologist - Family Counselor. She has participated as a speaker at scientific conferences, attended numerous training seminars, and contributed to the writing of the book "Dictionary of Psychology," 2005. She is a Forensic Psychologist, member of the Hellenic Psychiatric Forensic Society, and exclusive collaborator - expert witness at the Rhodes Prosecutor's Office until 2015 and since then continues in the Athens Prosecutor's Office.

Lamprinopoulou Margarita is a Psychotherapist - Family Counselor and maintains a private practice in Marousi. She holds a degree in Psychology from the Open University of Edinburgh and a Bachelor in Art and Science from Deree College. She is a certified therapist in the "Walking in your shoes" method and has attended educational and experiential training seminars related to mental health at the Laboratory for the Exploration of Human Relations. She has served as a Trainer and Coordinator in numerous seminars and also participates voluntarily in many of them. Additionally, she has taken part in various conferences aimed at expanding her knowledge in her field. Finally, she is a member of the Hellenic Counseling Society and the European Counseling Association and is fluent in English and French.

Ο Μαυροκορδάτος Ευθύμιος διατηρεί στην Αθήνα γραφείο ψυχοεκπαίευσης /θεραπείας με αγάπη για τον άνθρωπο. Είναι κάτοχος πιστοποιητικού ανώτερης μόρφωσης ψυχολογίας από το derby university Αγγλίας και έχει μετεκπαιδευτεί στην κλινική ψυχοθεραπεία χαλάρωσης - ύπνωσης (Dhn University USA), Nlp practitioner AND COACHING και MINDFULNESS PRACTICES για την καλύτερη καθημερινότητα του ανθρώπου σε αυτές τις εποχές που ζούμε. Παρέχει εκπαίδευση βήμα βήμα για μια καλύτερη ζωή και και την επίτευξη αυλών η υλικών στόχων. Διατηρεί γραφείο στην Νέα Υόρκη όπου τώρα που εγκαταστάθηκε στην Ελλάδα και δραστηριοποιείται διαδικτυακά. Οι πελάτες του είναι άνθρωποι που θέλουν να γνωρίσουν τον εαυτό τους βαθύτερα και να πετύχουν έναν μεγάλο στόχο. Νιώθει ευγνώμων που είναι σε αυτή τη θέση να βοηθάει σε αυτό. Παραδείγματα: -Τραύμα από παιδική ηλικία σε σκύλο διεξαγωγή expose therapy. Οι πελάτες έχουν την δυνατότητα να έρχονται σε επαφή με ένα ζωάκι στον χώρο του σαν εργασία και διαδικασία θεραπείας. -Ομαδικές συνεδρίες με συνεργάτη μέχρι 12 ατόμων. -Ψυχοθεραπεία μακροχρόνια αυτογνωσίας και διόρθωσης συμπεριφορών. -billing trauma -sexual harassment -απώλεια βάρους (παχυσαρκία -συναισθηματική υπερφαγία) -σεξουαλικές δυσλειτουργιες -Mentoring -νευρογλωσσικος προγραμματισμός Αϋπνίες -διακοπή καπνίσματος (ύπνωση ) -Θεραπεία ζεύγους. -Νευροεπιστήμη και επεξήγηση μηχανισμών σκέψης και συμπεριφοράς και πως αλλάζουνε δυσλειτουργική συμπεριφορά / συνήθεια. -Αλλαγή επαγγέλματος - εικόνας (πχ βάρος). -Αυτοβελτίωση και εκμάθηση ποιοτικής αυτοφροντίδας. Όλα τα εικαστικά πραγματοποιούνται στον χώρο του είτε έχει να κάνει με ζωντανά ερεθίσματα (γάτα σκύλος κτλ), όπως και ασκήσεις καλλιτεχνικού περιεχομένου και ανάλυσης μετέπειτα από τον ίδιο (ζωγραφιά, γράμμα, role plays, ύπνωση, ψυχόδραμα). -Image making / self confidence restore (10 sessions package ). Όλες οι τεχνικές πρέπει να έχουν την συγκατάθεση του θεραπευόμενου μέσα στο θεραπευτικό συμβόλαιο. Τέλος ο Μαυροκορδάτος Ευθύμιος ανήκει στον Αγγλικό Σύλλογο Ψυχοθεραπευτών και διατηρεί χώρο στα Πατήσια και ασχολείται επισταμένα με το τραύμα και τη διόρθωσή του.