Health professionals for Αυτογνωσία in Nea Filothei

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

Kalaitzi Myrto is a Psychologist who maintains a private practice in Nea Filothei. She graduated with honors from the Department of Psychology at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, as well as from the Department of Philosophy, Education, and Psychology with a specialization in Psychology at the same university. Subsequently, she pursued postgraduate studies in "Applied Clinical Psychology" at UCLAN University in England and underwent psychodynamic training in the diagnosis and treatment of children, adolescents, and adults at DIKEPSY. She has worked as a Psychologist at KEDASY, in primary schools of the Chalandri municipality, and in a special secondary education school. Additionally, she has been employed at the Psychosocial Unit of the Samos Reception and Identification Center (KYT) of the National Public Health Organization (EODY) and at a center for therapy of children and adolescents. She possesses extensive experience with all age groups (children, adolescents, adults) and vulnerable populations. Finally, she has participated in numerous educational and scientific seminars, conferences, and workshops.

Metta Kalliopi, MSc, is a Psychotherapist offering online sessions in both Greek and English, based between Athens and Amsterdam. She holds two Master’s degrees — in Clinical Psychology (Leiden University, the Netherlands) and Neuroscience (Carleton University, Canada). Kalliopi works exclusively online, providing psychotherapeutic support to adults in Greece and abroad. She works with individuals experiencing anxiety disorders, panic attacks, work-related stress, depression, ADHD, emotional regulation difficulties, interpersonal issues, psychosomatic symptoms, self-esteem challenges, addictions, as well as existential concerns related to meaning and identity. In her therapeutic practice, she integrates techniques from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Psychodynamic Therapy, aiming to help clients understand and change limiting patterns of thought and behavior. She supports individuals in managing anxiety, improving relationships, and enhancing self-esteem. Kalliopi also places particular emphasis on empowering and supporting members of the LGBTQIA+ community, approaching every individual with acceptance, respect, and authenticity. She has completed over 300 hours of personal psychotherapy, deepening her understanding of the therapeutic process and human experience.

Makridi Eugenia is a Psychologist trained in Gestalt Psychotherapy and maintains a private practice in Chalandri. She has completed the Synthetic Counseling program at the Center for Applied Psychotherapy and Counseling (K.E.PSY.SY) and continued her studies at the University of Derby, where she obtained a degree in Applied Psychology. She is currently completing her diploma thesis on Autism and Gestalt therapy at the Gestalt Foundation, where she is training in Gestalt Psychotherapy. Her professional experience includes individual psychotherapy sessions in her private practice, as well as collaborations with mental health organizations and educational institutions. At present, she works as a child psychologist at the Ergotherapy for Kids center and the Scientific Play Institute. In the past, she has provided psychotherapy services at the e-therapy of the Gestalt Foundation, as well as mental health counseling at the Roots Wellness Center. Additionally, she has coordinated parent groups within a school setting, supporting communication and parental roles, and has conducted experiential workshops for adolescents and adults on topics such as management of exam anxiety, non-violent communication, among others. Furthermore, she has attended seminars on Play Therapy, Music and Psychomotor Education, and Music Therapy.

Η Βασιλική Παπακίτσου είναι Ψυχοθεραπεύτρια με Προσωποκεντρική προσέγγιση και διατηρεί το δικό της χώρο, Κέντρο Συμβουλευτικής και Προσωποκεντρικής Ψυχοθεραπείας “Your Psychotherapy” στο Γαλάτσι. Στις ατομικές και ομαδικές συνεδρίες αξιοποιεί πλήθος τεχνικών όπως θεατρικό παιχνίδι, δραματοποίηση, μελέτη περίπτωσης, τέχνη, ενισχύοντας την ψυχοθεραπευτική της προσέγγιση. Είναι πτυχιούχος του τμήματος Φιλοσοφίας, Παιδαγωγικής και Ψυχολογίας, με ειδίκευση στην Ψυχολογία, του Εθνικού και Καποδιστριακού Πανεπιστημίου Αθηνών. Διαθέτει Μεταπτυχιακό στην «Προσωποκεντρική Ψυχοθεραπεία», με Έπαινο, του Βρετανικού Πανεπιστημίου Central Lancashire. Έχει αναγνωρισμένα επαγγελματικά δικαιώματα στην Προσωποκεντρική Ψυχοθεραπεία από το Υ.ΠΑΙ.Θ.Α. Αρ. Πρωτ: 20830/Κ4/23-2-2023. Είναι μέλος της Πανελλήνιας Ένωσης Επαγγελματιών Προσωποκεντρικής και Βιωματικής Προσέγγισης. Ως ψυχοθεραπεύτρια διαχειρίζεται περιστατικά διαπροσωπικών σχέσεων σε μονογονεϊκές οικογένειες, προβλήματα εφήβων, περιστατικά εργασιακού στρες, θλίψης, πένθους και απώλειας, άγχους, διάσπασης προσοχής. Έχει οργανώσει και συντονίσει, εθελοντικά, Ομάδες Γονέων στο πλαίσιο δράσης της Κοινωνικής Υπηρεσίας του Δήμου Γαλατσίου. Έχει εργαστεί ως Φιλόλογος και ως Μέντορας μαθητών στην προεφηβική και εφηβική ηλικία, στη Δευτεροβάθμια Εκπαίδευση. Αυτό της έδωσε την ευκαιρία να ζήσει από κοντά με μαθητές και γονείς και να αντιληφθεί τα προβλήματα, τις δυσκολίες και τις προκλήσεις που καθημερινά αντιμετωπίζουν. Αυτές οι γνώσεις και εμπειρίες ενίσχυσαν την ψυχοθεραπευτική της προσέγγιση. Παρέχει Συμβουλευτική υποστήριξη σε Γονείς και Εφήβους, με ειδίκευση σε μαθητές με μαθησιακές και ψυχοκοινωνικές δυσκολίες. Εξειδικεύεται στη Συμβουλευτική και Θεραπεία Ζεύγους, Εφήβων και Οικογένειας. Είναι εκπαιδευμένη σύμβουλος σε θέματα που αφορούν τις Διαφυλικές σχέσεις από το ΕΚΠΑ. Έχει καταρτιστεί στη Σεξουαλική αγωγή και Υγεία, καθώς και στην Ειδική Αγωγή και τις Μαθησιακές Δυσκολίες, μονοετή προγράμματα, από το Παν/μιο Αιγαίου. Με τη συνεχιζόμενη εκπαίδευσή της και την εποπτεία, συμβάλλει στη διαρκή προσωπική και επαγγελματική της ανάπτυξη, ώστε να προσφέρει στους θεραπευόμενους όλων των ηλικιών ποιοτικές υπηρεσίες ψυχικής υγείας.

Η Αλεξοπούλου Κωνσταντίνα-Μαρία είναι Ψυχολόγος-Ψυχοθεραπεύτρια και διατηρεί ιδιωτικό γραφείο στο κέντρο της Αθήνας, και στο Ψυχικό. Παράλληλα, εργάζεται σε Μονάδα Φροντίδας Ηλικιωμένων & Μονάδα Alzheimer, καθώς και στην μονάδα Έγκαιρης Παρέμβασης για την Ψύχωση του Ερευνητικού Πανεπιστημιακού Ινστιτούτου Ψυχικής Υγειινής. (ΕΠΙΨΥ, Χολαργού-Αθηνών. Είναι κάτοχος δυο μεταπτυχιακών, πιο συγκεκριμένα Msc Counselling Psychology/Psychotherapeutics και Msc Psychotherapy of couples and families, από το Πανεπιστήμιο του Λονδίνου. Επίσης, έχει ολοκληρώσει το εκπαιδευτικό Πρόγραμμα του Νational Center of Eating Disorders, στο Λονδίνο. Έχει εργαστεί για 5 χρόνια, στην μονάδα Διατροφικών Διαταραχών του εθνικού κέντρου Διατροφικών Διαταραχών (National Centre of Eating Disorders) στο Πρόγραμμα Ατομικής - Ομαδικής Θεραπείας - Eποπτείας Ψυχοθεραπείας Συστημικής Κατεύθυνσης και Φαρμακευτική Αντιμετώπιση των Διατροφικών Διαταραχών. Ακόμη, έχει εργαστεί ως Επιστημονικός συνεργάτης της Ύπατης Αρμοστείας ΟΗΕ σε ζητήματα εφήβων και ενηλίκων και στο Κέντρο Ελέγχου και Πρόληψης Νοσημάτων, και στον παρόντα χρόνο στο Οικοτροφείο Αλκυονίς Καπανδρίτι Αθηνών, και επιστημονική Υπεύθυνη στο κέντρο ψυχοκοινωνικής Υγείας Χαλανδρίου ''Θέτις'' Αθηνών, στο Ινστιτούτο ψυχικής υγείας παιδιών και ενηλίκων της ΕΨΥΠΕ, συνεργάτις Ειδικού Ιατρείου Ψυχικής Υγείας Γυναικών Ε.ΨΥ.Γ) στο Αιγινήτειο Νοσοκομείο, πρόγραμμα Βραχείας ψυχοθεραπείας-παρέμβασης και αντιμετώπισης των ψυχικών διαταραχών γυναικών-παιδιών-νέων ενηλίκων με διαταραχές εξάρτησης από ουσίες στον ΟΚΑΝΑ, Γραμμή ψυχοκοινωνικής υποστήριξης ΟΚΑΝΑ, 1031, για τις διαταραχές συμπεριφοράς/ διαταραχές χρήσης ουσιών/ αλκοόλ ή και αυτοκτονική συμπεριφορά/ ιδεασμό, ενηλίκων εφήβων-παιδιών με ψυχωτικές διαταραχές/ διαταραχές ύπνου/ διατροφής, διαταραχές προσωπικότητας καθώς επίσης και εργάζεται σε βάρδιες, και είναι μέλος στην 24 ωρη γραμμή ψυχολογικής υποστήριξης 10306, μόνιμης πλέον υπηρεσίας του Υπουργείου Υγείας για θύματα βίαιων συμπεριφορών/άτομα με νοητικές διαταραχές/οικογενειακά θέματα φύλου/σχέσεων/γάμου/ ανεργία/ απασχόληση ,συμβουλευτική ζεύγους παιδιών, εφήβων, ενηλίκων για απασχόληση/ συμβουλευτική σε άτομα με σεξουαλικά προβλήματα, άτομα με διάφορα ψυχικά νοσήματα/ φοβίες κατάθλιψη κρίσεις πανικού, άγχος φοβίες, και εκφοβισμό σε ΛΟΑΤΚΙ+ άτομα/ με ψυχοσωματικές παθήσεις και είναι μέλος Θεραπευτικού Προγράμματος των εξαρτήσεων, ΙSSUP, και της επιτροπής για πρόληψη και αντιμετώπιση της Βίας ανηλίκων/ ενηλίκων στην Ευρώπη, European psychosocial group against bulling and Mental Health Resiliense' και του μη κερδοσκοπικού οργανισμού Μαζί για το Παιδί καθώς επίσης συμμετέχει ως συντονίστρια στις δράσεις και ομάδες υποστήριξης της γραμμής 11525, επιπλέον διατελεί και μέλος της διεπιστημονικής ομάδας στο Αιγινήτειο Νοσοκομείο πραγματοποιεί διαδικτυακές/ οnline, και δια ζώσης συνεδρίες ψυχοθεραπείας κατόπιν τηλεφωνικού ραντεβού. Είναι μέλος του Συλλόγου Ελλήνων Ψυχολόγων και της Ελληνικής Εταιρίας Συστημικής, Γνωσιακής- Συμπεριφοριστικής- Σχεσιακής-Διαπροσωπικής και Ψυχοδυναμικής-Ψυχαναλυτικής Ψυχοθεραπείας. Τέλος, έχει συμμετάσχει σε πληθώρα επιστημονικών συνεδρίων και έχει πραγματοποιήσει επιστημονική έρευνα σε θέματα Σχιζοφρένειας /Διπολικής Διαταραχής, Ψυχαναγκαστικής Διαταραχής Διαταραχών Μνήμης -Άνοιας- Θεραπείας/ Συμβουλευτικής Φροντιστών Αμεα/ ψυχωτικών χρόνιων ασθενών. Οικογενειακής Βίας - Θεραπευτικής Παρέμβασης σε Ζευγάρια/Οικογένειες και Ψυχο-εκπαιδευτικές Ομάδες Εφήβων-Παιδιών- Ενηλίκων, Εφαρμογές Ενναλακτικών Θεραπευτικών Μεθόδων στην θεραπεία χρόνιων παθήσεων και πόνου μέσω κλινικής υπνοθεραπείας-nlp coaching program certified INLPTA-ICCP. ΕCP GHR AGCPP IRC-Eyropsy Psychosocial health in addictions and trauma applied psychotherapy with hypnosis techniques and mindfullness stress relief time line treatment. NLPTA ISSUP-AGGPTI .

Droumpoulas Theodoridis Nikolaos is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist MA, holder of a Psychology degree from the University of Sheffield. He obtained his Master's degree in Counseling Psychology from the same university. He has specialized in Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT) at the Center for Applied Psychotherapy and Counseling, and has also received additional training in Compassion-Focused Therapy (CFT) at the Greek Center for Compassion-Focused Therapy. He has worked as a Psychologist in unaccompanied minor facilities and has volunteered as a Psychotherapist for the Psychogeriatric Society "Nestor." Additionally, he has completed supervised clinical internships at the Counseling Center of the International Department of the University of Sheffield, at the Center for Applied Psychotherapy and Counseling, and at the Third Psychiatric Clinic of AHEPA Hospital. Furthermore, he fulfilled his military service as a Psychologist at the Military Hospital 212 KIHNE. Since 2015, he has been conducting individual Psychotherapy and Counseling sessions, providing specialized services to adults facing difficulties related to anxiety, depression, grief, anger, interpersonal relationship issues, self-esteem, need recognition, and boundary setting. Finally, he has participated in numerous specialized seminars and trainings, aiming at continuous professional and personal development, within the framework of a commitment to good and ethical practice.

Alexandra Xatzistaurou is a Psychologist working at the Aeromedical Centre of the Air Force General Hospital, while also maintaining her private practice "My Family Nest" in Chalandri, where she provides psychotherapeutic services to children and adults. She holds a professional license to practice Psychology. She has a degree in psychology (B.Sc. in Psychology, University of Central Lancashire, UK) as well as a postgraduate degree in Counseling Psychology (M.Sc. in Person-Centered Counselling, University of Strathclyde, UK). Additionally, she completed her studies in music, obtaining a degree in violin, and is a graduate of the three-year Master’s Educational Program in Music Therapy, conducted in collaboration with the Thessaloniki Music Therapy Centre, the Thessaloniki Music College, and New York University (USA). Furthermore, she is certified in the use and interpretation of the MMPI-2 personality psychometric test (Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory®-2). She has teaching experience in undergraduate and postgraduate programs at British universities as well as experience in the design and implementation of corporate staff training. She also has teaching experience in conservatories in Thessaloniki, as well as at the Music Schools of Drama and Karditsa. She has clinical music therapy experience with children with autism, Down syndrome, emotional difficulties, learning disabilities, and behavioral disorders. She provides counseling to parents on issues related to education, emotional empowerment, and the development of social skills in children and adolescents. Additionally, she works with adults individually and in groups on Personal Development, integrating Expressive Arts into the psychotherapeutic process. Finally, she is a collaborator with Attachment Parenting Hellas and a member of the Professional Association of Art Therapists (ESTheT).

Mitsopoulou Maria is a Mental Health Counselor who conducts individual sessions. After completing her studies in the Department of Communication and Mass Media at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, she continued her education at the Center for Applied Psychotherapy and Counseling (Kallithea), obtaining a diploma in Mental Health Counseling following three years of training and practical experience, including case management and observation of self-awareness groups and individual sessions. Simultaneously, she complements her academic knowledge and skills by studying for a BSc (Hons) in Psychology at the Metropolitan College of Athens in collaboration with Oxford Brookes University (UK). Additionally, the specialist continually enhances her expertise by attending seminars and specialized training programs in various fields of mental health. Finally, she offers online sessions, with in-person counseling services expected to be available soon.

Zampouni Vasiliki - Ioanna is a Mental Health Counselor - Psychotherapist who maintains a private practice in Neo Psychiko. She has completed studies in Biothymic Psychotherapy, Clinical Hypnosis, and counseling at the Center for Applied Psychotherapy & Counseling, as well as in Synthetic Counseling at the Tree of Therapy. Additionally, she has undertaken studies in Human Loss - Grief and in Anxiety - Depression, Psychoeducation, and Management at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. She is a member of the Hellenic Counseling Association and the British Association for Counseling and Psychotherapy. As a Mental Health Counselor and Hypnosis Psychotherapist, she provides specialized services that assist individuals in overcoming personal and emotional challenges, thereby improving their quality of life. With numerous studies and certifications in the field of mental health, she offers a comprehensive approach that integrates techniques such as biothymic psychotherapy, clinical hypnosis, and synthetic counseling.

Mparlou Klea BSc, MSc is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist who maintains a private practice in Cholargos and serves as a Supervisor of Cognitive Behavioral Psychotherapy. She holds a degree in Psychology from the University of Westminster and a master's degree in Cognitive Behavioral Psychotherapy from Goldsmiths College - University of London. Additionally, she has been trained in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for patients with Eating Disorders and in Dialectical Behavior Therapy for patients with Borderline Personality Disorder at the 1st University Psychiatric Clinic of Aiginiteio Hospital. Furthermore, she received training in Behavioral Interventions for the management of somatic symptoms from the Hellenic Society for Behavioral Research. She has worked as a Scientific Collaborator at the RECBT - Hellenic Institute of Rational-Emotive & Cognitive-Behavioral Psychotherapy and as a Psychologist at the Athens Alzheimer Association. Finally, she has served as a Teaching Psychologist in the Cognitive Behavioral Psychotherapy program at the Center for Applied Psychotherapy & Counseling (KEPSYSY). In her private practice, she offers a wide range of services, respecting the unique needs of each individual patient.

Alexandros Ananiadis Bassias is a licensed Psychologist (License No. 9225/14) since 2015, specializing in online therapy in Greek and English.

He has worked in both public and private mental health settings, including the Psychiatric Hospital of Attica, the Mental Health Center of Rethymno, and the Hellenic Red Cross Hospital. He has also contributed to research projects at the London Business School and Queen Mary University of London.

Besides his clinical and research experience, he has been actively involved with entrepreneurship, negotiations and conflict resolutions.

Alex holds a degree in Psychology from the University of Crete, a Master’s in Decision-Making Psychology from University College London (UCL), and is trained in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (IBRT). He is also a trained negotiator from the Athens University of Economics and Business.

His approach to therapy focuses on collaboration, transparency, and clear, practical goals. He aims not only to help people manage challenges like anxiety and depression but also to boost positive relations, resilience, self-confidence, and overall well-being.

Sxiza Emmeleia is a Psychotherapist specializing in the Body-Oriented Reichian Approach and maintains a private practice in Chalandri, where she provides individual sessions for adolescents and adults.

With undergraduate studies at the School of Public Health of the University of West Attica and certifications in educational/pedagogical competence as well as in special education, she has specialized in the field of mental health, graduating from the Wilhelm Reich Psychotherapy and Counseling Center - Hellenic Institute of Neurovegetotherapy and Character Analysis (H.I.N.A.). She holds a degree in Psychotherapy with a 4-year duration of studies plus 2 years of supervision. Additionally, she has been trained in Biodynamic Psychotherapy, Gestalt Psychotherapy, and Bioenergetic Analysis, covering both theoretical and practical aspects of Body-Oriented Reichian Psychotherapy through theoretical courses, experiential workshops, and marathons (intensive experiential groups), which she continues to attend to this day. She applies techniques and therapeutic models for diagnostic and therapeutic purposes, giving equal emphasis to the body, emotion, and cognition with the ultimate goal of balancing them. Part of the therapeutic process involves addressing the bodily symptom, balancing the sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous systems in combination with verbal processing. In her private practice, she undertakes a wide range of mental health difficulties, such as internal conflicts, low self-esteem, interpersonal relationship challenges, anxiety, phobias, obsessive-compulsive behaviors, panic attacks, depression, and psychosomatic disorders.

Kourtalidi Stauroula is a Clinical Psychologist - Psychotherapist and maintains a private practice in Marousi. She is a graduate of the Department of Psychology at the University of Crete (License Protocol Number: 8133) and holds a Master's Degree in Clinical Psychology from Erasmus University Rotterdam.

She has completed four years of training in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) through the Society for Cognitive Behavioural Studies and is a certified therapist in accordance with the training and supervision standards of the European Association for Behavioural and Cognitive Therapies (EABCT).

She possesses specialization in psychotherapeutic support for adults, children, and adolescents, tailoring the therapeutic approach to the specific needs of each age group.

Kollitiri Viky is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist and maintains a private practice in Chalandri. She holds a degree in Psychology from the University of Central Lancashire (UCLAN) and specializes in the Non-Directive Intervention Method (NDI), Body Psychotherapy, and Craniosacral Therapy (CST), and she has also been trained in the Therapeutic Approach to Addictions. Her goal is to accompany clients on their unique journey of self-awareness and personal development. Her therapeutic approach is holistic, emphasizing the interaction between mind and body. Through the sessions, you will have the opportunity to connect more deeply with yourself, discovering how emotions, thoughts, and the body interrelate and affect your daily life. Physical sensations, tensions, and deeper emotional processes emerge through techniques such as body psychotherapy, mindfulness, and Craniosacral Therapy, which, with gentle touch, assists in restoring bodily balance and releasing old traumas. The Non-Directive Intervention Method (NDI), inspired by Michel Lobrot, focuses on the freedom of individual expression and creating a safe, supportive environment. Within this framework, without guidance or pressure, the client is able to explore their inner world and become aware of their needs, desires, and internal conflicts. Additionally, the specialist has attended seminars on various therapeutic approaches, such as Bioenergy, Psychodrama, Gestalt therapy, Dramatic Play, Spontaneous Theatre, Role Playing, Art Therapy, and Body Expression, enabling her to enrich the therapeutic process with creative tools and methods.