Health professionals for Τόνωση αυτοεκτίμησης in Ano Patisia

Farantakis Giannis is a Mental Health Consultant - Psychotherapist and maintains a private practice in Ano Patisia. He is a graduate of the four-year Psychology program at Athens Metropolitan College and holds a postgraduate degree in Reichian Body Psychotherapy "Body Posture and Character" from the Hellenic Institute of Neurophytotherapy & Character Analysis "Wilhelm Reich". Concurrently, he has specialized as a Psychotherapist in body psychotherapy at the "Wilhelm Reich" Center. He has gained significant work experience, having served as a workgroup coordinator for the improvement and development of interpersonal and client relations at the company Web-Net Digital Agency, as well as working as a Psychotherapist at the mental health service provider company Man Of Style. He also provided psychological support on the counseling helpline "Together for the Child 11525". In his private practice, he offers a wide range of services, respecting the unique needs of each client.

Maria Kyvrikoseou is a Psychologist. She graduated from the Department of Psychology at Panteion University of Social and Political Sciences and is continuing her studies at the Center for Systemic Education and Counseling "Allilepidrasis." She primarily works online, but face-to-face sessions are also available upon arrangement. Her philosophy of systemic psychotherapy is summarized by Virginia Satir's quote: "A person is born in relation, lives in relation, and is healed in relation." Therefore, the "problem" is examined and understood through the way the individual interacts with the people around them, rather than considering the individual as an isolated unit apart from the social context. Additionally, she has attended seminars related to Special Education at the University of Piraeus and School Psychology at Panteion University. She is committed to creating a safe, warm, and human space where everyone can express themselves freely, listen to their inner self, and discover new ways to relate both to others and to themselves. If you feel you are going through a period of change, reflection, or simply want to better understand yourself and your relationships, Ms. Kyvrikoseou will be happy to meet you.

Saracini Raffaello MSc is a Mental Health Consultant - Psychotherapist with a private practice in Ano Patissia. Rather than viewing personal struggles as "disorders" or signs of illness, he perceives them as natural responses to the complex realities of life. Anxiety, depression, trauma, or relationship difficulties are not character flaws or mental "defects"—they are deeply human reactions to uncertainties, losses, and emotional challenges that we all face. In his approach, challenges are not pathologized. Instead, they are regarded as opportunities for growth, self-awareness, and transformation. Existential therapy, for example, looks beyond symptoms to explore deeper questions about the purpose of your life, your values, and how you navigate freedom and responsibility. Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT) helps you reconnect with and process the emotions underlying your experience. Mindfulness offers tools to observe and accept your thoughts and feelings without judgment, while the Flash technique gently works to release emotional pain without labeling your experience as "wrong." The goal of therapy is to help you embrace your unique journey, understand your struggles as part of life's complexity, and find ways to live more fully, with greater meaning and emotional balance.

The Kentro Symfyia - Sakalidi Ioanna is located in Ano Patissia. The philosophy of "Symfyia," as its name suggests, symbolizes healing through the union and synthesis of the self, emphasizing the idea of integration and harmonious coexistence. The name of our psychotherapeutic center reflects the inspiration behind its creation—the process by which two or more entities/ideas closely unite in a way that they become inseparable and function as a single harmonious whole. Embodying these ideas, the center follows the Synthetic Psychotherapeutic approach both individually and in groups. Its purpose is to provide support to individuals so that they can address issues that concern them, such as anxiety management, crisis intervention, interpersonal relationships, self-improvement, personal development, and emotional conflicts. This approach is based on the relationship developed between therapist and client, which, to be effective and creative, must be well-defined, involve warmth and responsiveness, and take place in an atmosphere of acceptance and trust, where free expression of emotions is encouraged.

Soumpasi Nikoleta MA is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist offering specialized psychological support services through online sessions. She is a graduate of Psychology and holds a Master’s Degree in Counseling and Psychotherapy from the University of East London. Her specialization focuses on the Integrative Psychotherapy Model, which combines Person-Centered, Cognitive Behavioral, and Psychodynamic approaches. Her continuous professional development through workshops, conferences, and training programs ensures the application of the most current methods in the field of mental health.

She has gained valuable experience working in significant institutions such as the Care Unit for Elderly with Dementia and Alzheimer’s “Aktios,” the psychotherapeutic center Roots Wellness CENTER, and the Association for the Protection of Children and Persons with Disabilities. Additionally, she has worked as a Psychologist in public schools, providing psychosocial support to children with neurodevelopmental disorders, contributing to their smooth integration and development within the educational and social environment.

Since 2021, she has been practicing privately, providing psychological support for issues including anxiety and stress, panic attacks, grief, depression, anger management, and more. Through the Integrative Psychotherapy Model, she adjusts her approach to the needs of each client, aiming at meaningful support and improvement of their quality of life.

Kemali Afroditi is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist conducting both online and in-person sessions. She holds a degree in Psychology from the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, with training in Body Psychotherapy at the Wilhelm Reich Center. In recent years, she has worked as a Psychologist in an unaccompanied minors facility, providing psychological support to vulnerable groups. Currently, she coordinates a prevention group for new mothers. She has also volunteered for several years as a Psychologist at KETHEA. Additionally, she has attended various postgraduate seminars in Clinical Psychopathology at Aeginiteio Hospital and Anxiety Disorders in children and adolescents at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens.

Pantelis Vranas is a Mental Health Counselor with a integrative approach, holder of a diploma in integrative counselling from COSCA (Counselling & Psychotherapy in Scotland), and maintains a private practice in Ano Patisia. He provides individual and group support using a comprehensive therapeutic method that integrates various approaches, emphasizing counseling for individuals facing difficulties, as well as supporting couples wishing to strengthen their relationship or resolve conflicts. He focuses particularly on counseling individuals from the LGBTQ+ community and addressing issues of loneliness and interpersonal relationships. He is a graduate of the Athens Synthesis Center and has attended educational programs at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens (NKUA) on "Psychology of Religion" and "Interpersonal Relationships: The Phenomenon of Loneliness in the Modern Era," as well as workshops on LGBTQ+ counseling (Psychopedia). He is a regular member of the Hellenic Society of Integrative Counseling and Psychotherapy (EESTP).

Μαρίνα Αποστόλου

Ψυχολόγος & Ψυχοθεραπεύτρια | Αθήνα, Κέρκυρα

Είμαι η Μαρίνα Αποστόλου, ψυχολόγος και ψυχοθεραπεύτρια. Η εκπαίδευσή μου συνδυάζει την κλινική με την οργανωσιακή ψυχολογία, έχοντας ολοκληρώσει το MA Counselling and Psychotherapy στο University of East London και το MS Οργανωσιακής Ψυχολογίας στο Deree – Αμερικανικό Κολλέγιο Ελλάδος.

Εργάζομαι ως ψυχολόγος σε Κέντρο Διημέρευσης Ημερήσιας Φροντίδας ατόμων με αναπηρία, ενώ παράλληλα διατηρώ ιδιωτικό γραφείο, όπου υποστηρίζω ενήλικες σε θέματα που αφορούν την προσωπική, συναισθηματική και επαγγελματική τους ζωή.

Στις συνεδρίες μας στόχος είναι να δημιουργήσουμε έναν ασφαλή και εμπιστευτικό χώρο, όπου μπορείς να μιλήσεις ελεύθερα, με σεβασμό και χωρίς κριτική. Δουλεύουμε μαζί, με επίκεντρο τις δικές σου ανάγκες, εμπειρίες και τον δικό σου ρυθμό. Εργάζομαι με συνθετική προσέγγιση, αξιοποιώντας στοιχεία από διαφορετικές θεραπευτικές προσεγγίσεις, με βάση τις ανάγκες και την προσωπικότητα κάθε ανθρώπου.

Μπορείς να απευθυνθείς σε εμένα για ζητήματα όπως:

• άγχος και στρες
• δυσκολίες στις σχέσεις
• εργασιακές δυσκολίες και επαγγελματικό burnout
• επαγγελματικές αποφάσεις και προβληματισμούς
• αλλαγές και σημαντικές μεταβάσεις στη ζωή

Η εμπειρία μου στον χώρο της εργασίας και η εκπαίδευσή μου στην οργανωτική ψυχολογία μου επιτρέπουν να προσεγγίζω με ιδιαίτερη ευαισθησία τις προκλήσεις που μπορεί να προκύπτουν στον επαγγελματικό χώρο, αλλά και τον τρόπο με τον οποίο αυτές συνδέονται με την προσωπική και συναισθηματική μας ζωή.

Πραγματοποιώ διαδικτυακές συνεδρίες, στα ελληνικά και τα αγγλικά.

Αν σκέφτεσαι να ξεκινήσεις ψυχοθεραπεία αλλά δεν είσαι ακόμη σίγουρος/η αν είναι η κατάλληλη στιγμή ή αν θα νιώσεις ότι ταιριάζουμε, μπορείς να ξεκινήσεις με μια πρώτη συνεδρία. Είναι μια ευκαιρία να γνωριστούμε, να συζητήσουμε τι σε απασχολεί και να δεις αν ο τρόπος με τον οποίο δουλεύω σου ταιριάζει.

Tragara Elena is a Psychologist and a certified Gestalt Psychotherapist, maintaining a private practice in Ano Patisia. She is a graduate of the Department of Psychology at Panteion University and has been trained in the Gestalt therapeutic approach at the Psychotherapy and Training Center "Gestalt Foundation." As part of her studies, she completed her internship at the 251st General Air Force Hospital, as well as at the Clinical and Research Department of the Institut Curie in Paris, France. Additionally, she has received training in Clinical Psychopathology at Aeginiteio Hospital through the "Panagiotis Oulis" program. Throughout her professional career, she has worked as a Psychologist at the Rehabilitation and Recovery Center "Blocks Rehab Philoktitis," where she collaborated with individuals suffering from chronic conditions, as well as patients requiring psychological support during their rehabilitation and recovery following sudden health issues. Her objective is to create a safe space for individuals seeking to deeply understand themselves and evolve the way they relate to others. Within her practice, Ground Psychotherapy, a multipurpose psychotherapy space operates, founded on the principles of human care and empathy towards people's needs. It is a supportive environment that simultaneously provides the appropriate ground for the emergence of sensations, thoughts, emotions, and needs. Mental health services offered include individual and group psychotherapy, couples therapy, and counseling.

Elena Koulosousa MSc is a Psychologist with a private practice in Ano Patisia. She holds a postgraduate degree in Economic and Organizational Psychology from Panteion University of Social and Political Sciences and graduated from the Department of Psychology at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. Additionally, she received further training in person-centered Counseling and Psychotherapy at the University of Strathclyde in Glasgow, was trained in Autobiographical Writing at the Libera Università dell’ Autobiografia, and completed the Effective Parenting training program by Gordon. She has extensive work experience, having worked at the Athens Counseling Center "Polykentro," in Special Reception Centers for Foreign Nationals, at the Athens Women's Counseling Center, and at a Second Chance School. Moreover, she has provided training for professionals, delivered presentations at municipalities, schools, hospitals, and universities, and participated in television and radio programs. Finally, she is a member of the European Association of Psychotherapy, the National Society of Psychotherapy of Greece, and the Panhellenic Psychological Association.

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.

Ο κύριος Απότσος Παναγιώτης είναι Ψυχολόγος από το ΕΚΠΑ και έχει εκπαιδευτεί στην Προσωποκεντρική Συμβουλευτική και Ψυχοθεραπεία στο (πρώην) Κέντρο Εκπαίδευσης στην Προσωποκεντρική Προσέγγιση - νυν ICPS, και έχει επίσης ασχοληθεί και με άλλες ψυχοθεραπευτικές προσεγγίσεις κατά τη διάρκεια διαφόρων εκπαιδεύσεων. Ασχολείται επαγγελματικά με την Συμβουλευτική / Ψυχοθεραπεία από το 2003. Η Προσωποκεντρική Προσέγγιση, με την οποία κυρίως εργάζεται, θεωρεί ότι οι άνθρωποι διαθέτουν τα εφόδια να επιλύσουν τα ποικίλα ψυχολογικά προβλήματά τους, εφόσον τους παρασχεθεί το κατάλληλο θεραπευτικό περιβάλλον. Κατέχει το Ευρωπαϊκό Πιστοποιητικό Ψυχοθεραπείας (ECP) και την πιστοποίηση ΕuroPsy. Είναι κάτοχος άδειας ασκήσεως επαγγέλματος Ψυχολόγου, και έχει Μεταπτυχιακό Δίπλωμα Εξειδίκευσης στην Ψυχική Υγεία (ΜSc) από την Ανώτατη Νοσηλευτική – ΕΚΠΑ. Εξειδικεύτηκε στη Διάγνωση και Θεραπεία των Ψυχο Σεξουαλικών διαταραχών στο ΕΠΙΨΥ και κατέχει την διεθνή πιστοποίηση του Κλινικού Ψυχο Σεξολόγου (ECPS) μετά από εξετάσεις στην Λισαβόνα. Είναι μέλος της Θεραπευτικής Ομάδας στο Ειδικό Ιατρείο Σεξουαλικής Υγείας στο Αιγινήτειο και επίσης είναι Εκπαιδευτής και Επόπτης στα προγράμματα εκπαίδευσης Προσωποκεντρικής Συμβουλευτικής και Ψυχοθεραπείας στο ICPS. Από την περίοδο 2021-22 είναι Επιστημονικός Υπεύθυνος του Μεταπτυχιακού Προγράμματος, MSc In Psychosexual Therapy (ICPS-UKLAN). Διετέλεσε Πρόεδρος της Ελληνικής Εταιρείας Συμβουλευτικής και Αντιπρόεδρος της Εθνικής Εταιρείας Ψυχοθεραπείας Ελλάδος, όπως επίσης Ταμίας της Ελληνικής Εταιρείας Σεξολογίας και Διαφυλικών Σχέσεων, Γραμματέας της Πανελλήνιας Ένωσης Επαγγελματιών Προσωποκεντρικής Προσέγγισης. Τον Νοέμβριο του '21 εκλέχτηκε στο ΔΣ του Συλλόγου Ελλήνων Ψυχολόγων. Είναι Επόπτης Συμβουλευτικής / Ψυχοθεραπείας και εισηγητής εκπαιδευτικών σεμιναρίων στην ψυχοθεραπεία και στην Ψυχο-Σεξολογία, επίσης ασκεί ιδιωτική πρακτική ως Ψυχοθεραπευτής, Επόπτης, και ως Ψυχο Σεξολόγος. Έχει δημοσιεύσει άρθρα σε επιστημονικά έντυπα στην Ελλάδα και διεθνώς και συμμετέχει ως Εισηγητής σε Συνέδρια ημερίδες και συμπόσια.

Pittaras Aggelos is a Psychologist who maintains a private practice in Galatsi. He completed his studies at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens in the Department of Psychology, from which he obtained his degree, and subsequently trained at the Center for Applied Psychotherapy and Counseling specializing in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). He has gained extensive experience, having also worked as a Psychologist for the Municipality of Petroupoli. He addresses a wide range of issues with respect for each client, including fear management, anxiety management, relationship counseling, personal development and self-improvement, and management of depression, anger, and grief.

Despoina Zagka is a Psychologist with a private practice in Agioi Anargyroi. She has experience in private practice as well as in public and private institutions, where she has worked with adults, adolescents, and the elderly through psychotherapy and counseling sessions. She has also coordinated and facilitated experiential group sessions, both psychoeducational and therapeutic in nature, emphasizing the power of the group and interaction. She is completing the Master's Degree Program at the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, titled "Psychotherapy: Theoretical Frameworks, Clinical Applications, and Comparative Approaches," and has specialized in MI Therapy (Music Therapy Technique). Additionally, she has completed the postgraduate seminar at the University of West Attica titled "Mental Health and Wellbeing of Children and Adolescents," as well as an online course from Yale University titled "The Science Of Well-Being." Her therapeutic approach is based on elements of integrative and person-centered approaches, emphasizing the relationship, authenticity, and individualization: each person is unique, and her goal is to create a safe space where they can express themselves, better understand themselves, and find new ways to cope with their difficulties.

Ο Νίκος Μαγιόγλου είναι Ψυχολόγος – Ψυχοθεραπευτής Υπαρξιακής - Συστημικής προσέγγισης και διατηρεί το ιδιωτικό γραφείο του στα Κάτω Πατήσια.

Είναι αριστούχος απόφοιτος του τμήματος Ψυχολογίας του Παντείου Πανεπιστημίου, καθώς και κάτοχος μεταπτυχιακού τίτλου Συμβουλευτικής Ψυχολογίας του Πανεπιστημίου Θεσσαλίας. Η εκπαίδευσή του στο 6ετές πρόγραμμα Υπαρξιακής-Συστημικής προσέγγισης του Θεραπευτικού και Εκπαιδευτικού Ινστιτούτου “Αντίστιξη” αποτελεί τη βάση της ψυχοθεραπευτικής του φιλοσοφίας. Θεωρώντας απαραίτητη τη συνεχιζόμενη κατάρτιση και εξέλιξη εκπαιδεύτηκε στο πρόγραμμα "Εισαγωγή στην Ψυχιατρική και τις Ψυχιατρικές Υποειδικότητες" και στη "Σεξουαλική Διαπαιδαγώγηση Παιδιών και Εφήβων" στο Εθνικό και Καποδιστριακό Πανεπιστήμιο Αθηνών, ενώ έχει παρουσιάσει το ερευνητικό του έργο σε επιστημονικά συνέδρια.

H επαγγελματική του σταδιοδρομία ξεκίνησε σε Κέντρο Ημέρας, όπου εργάστηκε με παιδιά στο Φάσμα του Αυτισμού και τις οικογένειές τους. Στη συνέχεια, παρείχε κλινικό έργο στο 414 Στρατιωτικό Νοσοκομείο, καθώς και στο Νοσοκομείο Βόλου, όπου απέκτησε εμπειρία εργαζόμενος με εφήβους και ενήλικες στην Παιδοψυχιατρική και την Ψυχιατρική κλινική αντίστοιχα. Επίσης, έχει εργαστεί σε ξενώνα φιλοξενίας ασυνόδευτων προσφύγων, καθώς και στη γραμμή στήριξης για τον κορονοϊό της Περιφέρειας Αττικής και του Ιατρικού Συλλόγου Αθηνών. Στα πλαίσια της εθελοντικής του προσφοράς, έχει συντονίσει ομάδες γονέων σε συνεργασία με το Πανεπιστήμιο Θεσσαλίας, ενώ έχει παράσχει τις υπηρεσίες του και στον Πανελλήνιο Αθλητικό Σύλλογο Κινητικά Αναπήρων. Από το 2019 βρίσκεται στο χώρο της εκπαίδευσης, έχοντας εργαστεί ως ψυχολόγος σε Σχολεία της πρωτοβάθμιας και της δευτεροβάθμιας εκπαίδευσης, σε ΚΕ.Δ.Α.Σ.Υ., καθώς και σε Σχολεία Δεύτερης Ευκαιρίας.

Στο ιδιωτικό του γραφείο, προσφέρει τις υπηρεσίες του αξιοποιώντας την πολύπλευρη εμπειρία του σε ενήλικες, εφήβους και ζευγάρια. Η προσέγγισή του εστιάζει στη μοναδικότητα του ανθρώπινου προσώπου και επιχειρεί να δημιουργήσει έναν ασφαλή χώρο, όπου θα αξιοποιηθούν οι υγιείς δυνάμεις του κάθε θεραπευμένου, καθώς και η επιθυμία του για αλλαγή και εξέλιξη.

Περισσότερες πληροφορίες σχετικά με την ψυχοθεραπευτική του προσέγγιση, τις παρεχόμενες υπηρεσίες και ενημερωτικά άρθρα για θέματα ψυχικής υγείας είναι διαθέσιμες στην ιστοσελίδα του, entherapy.gr.

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.

Kazasidis Kostas is a Psychotherapist with a private practice in Kypseli. He holds a degree in Sociology from Panteion University and has completed the 4-year training program in Systemic Psychotherapy at the SKEPSYS Center. Additionally, he is currently a Psychology (BSc) student at the University of Wrexham, Wales. He has been working as a Systemic Psychotherapist since 2021 and has simultaneously been involved in supporting vulnerable social groups within refugee and child protection structures. The systemic approach focuses on the individual within the context of relationships and lived experiences. Patterns shaping behavior, difficulties, and ways of connecting with others are explored. He is particularly interested in fostering self-regulation, strengthening boundaries, enhancing emotional resilience, and understanding internal conflicts often arising from past or present relational systems. Therapy is conducted within a safe, collaborative environment where individuals can process their experiences with a sense of acceptance and respect. The goal is to facilitate the emergence of new perceptions and behaviors that create space for greater personal coherence and a more balanced daily life.