Health professionals for Τόνωση αυτοεκτίμησης near Pallini

Marinakis Euaggelos is an Internist - Health Coach, maintaining a private clinic in Chalandri, bordering Psychiko (Agia Varvara area of Chalandri). He studied Medicine at the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki. With knowledge and extensive experience in internal medicine and ongoing education in health coaching, life coaching, behavioral psychology, and the fundamental principles of the Cognitive-Behavioral approach, Marinakis Euaggelos approaches the individual holistically and guides them with modern methods towards achieving their personal goals and aspirations in broader health and personal development matters. Well-being is an exciting challenge-goal in life, analyzed into physical and non-physical components, which include the individual, family, parenthood, and close or broader human relationships. Whether it concerns chronic diseases such as obesity, diabetes mellitus, hypertension, hyperlipidemia, bulimia, overeating, emotional eating, uncontrolled food consumption, cognitive restriction, and restrictive diets, psychogenic anorexia, or issues related to relationships and psychosocial aspects within the framework of health and lifestyle coaching, Marinakis Euaggelos possesses extensive training and experience.

Psychologist - Psychotherapist Elena Kapantai has maintained her private practice in Rafina since 2012, offering counseling and psychotherapy to adults, couples, and parents. She is a graduate of the Department of Psychology of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and holds a professional psychologist license. She has completed specialized training in Systemic – Family Counseling at the Laboratory for the Investigation of Human Relationships, as well as extensive training in Psychodrama at the Psychodramaforum in Berlin. Throughout her professional career, she has collaborated with organizations such as the Therapy Center for Dependent Individuals (KETHEA), the Day Center “Heliotropio,” the Municipality of Rafina-Pikermi, and the Municipality of Galatsi, coordinating psychodrama groups, parent counseling, and psychological support. Since 2024, she has been a collaborator at the Center for Training and Lifelong Learning of the University of Thessaly in the psychotherapist training program of a synthetic orientation “Alypias Techni.” She has participated in conferences, seminars, and scientific workshops in Greece and abroad, focusing on systemic approaches, psychopathology, addictions, family relationships, and psychotherapy through creative expression. Additionally, she has authored a paper titled “Psychodrama and Puppet Theater in the Psychosocial Rehabilitation and Reintegration of Psychotic Patients,” which was presented at a Panhellenic Psychiatric Conference. Her approach is based on systemic thinking and the experiential techniques of psychodrama, aiming to enhance mental resilience, improve relationships, and promote personal development. Sessions are conducted in person or online, with strict adherence to confidentiality and discretion.

Mpardaka Semeli MSc, MA is a Psychologist, Integrative Systemic Psychotherapist, as well as a Career Counseling Advisor. She is a graduate of the Psychology Department of the University of Strasbourg. She holds a postgraduate diploma in Counseling, Career Guidance, and Lifelong Learning from the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. Additionally, she has specialized at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens in Clinical Social Psychology of Addictions, Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, and Art Therapy. She has also been trained in Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) by the EFT Greek Network, as well as Compassion-Focused Therapy. She has attended seminar series and has participated as a speaker in conferences. She completed her supervised internship at the company CVexperts as a career counselor and at the service center for people with disabilities "To Ergastiri – Lilian Voudouri" as a psychologist. Furthermore, she collaborates with the psychosocial services center Amphiaraos, Child and Family, where she handles a wide range of cases. Lastly, she maintains her private practice in Kifisia and Peristeri, providing individual psychotherapy, parent and family counseling, couples counseling, as well as career counseling services.

Mary Koronaiou is a Psychologist specializing in Systemic Psychotherapy, and she runs a private practice in Vrilissia, where she provides psychotherapy and counseling services to adults, couples, and families. She holds a Bachelor’s degree (BSc) in Psychology from the University of East London, as well as a Master’s degree (MSc) in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Hellenic American University. She is currently specializing in the Systemic Approach at the training and research institute “Logo Psychis,” in the SANE model (System Attachment Narrative Encephalon), which integrates attachment theory, narrative psychology, and neuroscience. This approach focuses on understanding relationships, interaction patterns, and personal narratives that shape an individual’s experience. Within her therapeutic practice, she works with issues related to interpersonal relationship difficulties, anxiety management, stress, anger, phobias, panic attacks, psychosomatic symptoms, and depression. Sessions are offered both in person and online, in either Greek or English.

Piki Eirini works as a psychologist, psychotherapist, family therapist, lecturer and supervisor. She is a member of the ‘Greek Psychological Association’ as well as the ‘Hellenic Association of Systemic Therapy (HELASYTH). She has also obtained the European Certificate in Psychology (EuroPsy), and a work license as a psychologist (No. 5522/07). She completed her undergraduate degree (BSc) at the University of North London and her postgraduate (MA) and doctoral (PhD) studies at Goldsmiths University of London. Furthermore, she completed a training in individual, group and family psychotherapy at the Laboratory for the Study of Human Relations. She has worked for several years in different contexts in the field of psychology, such as in prisons, nursing homes and orphanages. She has given lectures at Goldsmiths University of London (UK) and at Mediterranean College (Greece). Since 2002, she has taken part in several seminars, with the aim of informing either the laymen or specific groups, such as parents, teachers and/or mental health care professionals. Since 2005, she has been working in private practice at her office in Agia Paraskevi, Athens, as a psychologist-psychotherapist for children, adolescents, adults, couples, families, as a group therapist, and also as a supervisor. Moreover, since 2005, she has been cooperating with a number of nurseries and, since 2012, she is in collaboration with the European Network of Women, which is an NGO dealing with issues of interfamilial violence and racial discrimination.

Mpallas Orestis - Nikolaos is a Psychologist (BSc University of Derby) and Mental Health and Career Counselor for Adolescents and Adults (MSc NKUA), maintaining a private practice in Gerakas, Attica. He graduated from the Department of Applied Psychology, University of Derby, and holds a postgraduate degree in Counseling in education, health, and work from the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. He has also specialized in School Psychology, Career Counseling, Separation and Divorce Management, as well as anxiety and fear management using the Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT) for releasing negative emotions. He conducts individual personal counseling sessions for adolescents and adults, specializing in the effective management of issues such as work-related stress, exam and evaluation anxiety, procrastination, and indecisiveness. He provides individual counseling support sessions for parents on issues such as conflict management, difficulties in parent-child communication, and boundary setting. Certified Career Counselor (EOPPEP), member of the Hellenic Counseling and Guidance Society (H.C.G.S.) and the Hellenic Scientific Society of Adult Counseling (H.S.S.A.C.).

Ms. Katsouli Anastasia is a psychologist and psychotherapist who maintains a private practice in Agia Paraskevi. She obtained her initial psychology degrees from Deree College and the Open University with a scholarship and first-class honors (BA Hons in Psychology). She continued her postgraduate studies in counseling and psychotherapy with a scholarship from Deree College, where she graduated with distinction (MSc in Counseling Psychology and Psychotherapy). She completed her internship at the 1st Municipal Medical Center of the Municipality of Athens and at the counseling center of the American College of Greece. She is a member of the American Psychological Association as well as the Hellenic Psychological Society. She has published research at international, pan-European, and national psychology conferences and has delivered lectures and seminars to international organizations and groups. She continues her long-standing professional development by attending specialized training seminars in psychology to keep updated with innovative psychotherapeutic practices. Additionally, she volunteers on support and psychological assistance helplines. She specializes in adults, and her extensive education, continuous professional development, and psychotherapeutic approach enable her to address a wide range of diagnoses and psychological issues. At the core of her psychotherapeutic practice are always empathy, understanding, respect, acceptance, and genuine concern.

Kypraiou Areti is a Psychologist with a private practice in Agia Paraskevi. She specializes in individual and group psychotherapy, family therapy, couples counseling, and adolescent counseling. Additionally, she coordinates parent groups. She completed her undergraduate and postgraduate studies in Psychology and Counseling at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. Subsequently, she received training in Parent Group Coordination at the Panhellenic Association of Parent Schools (a member of the International Federation for Parent Education - Fédération Internationale pour l'Éducation des Parents), with which she collaborates. She continues her education through specialized seminars on various topics related to individual therapy. Finally, she frequently delivers lectures and seminars for parents, adolescents, and educators, contributes articles to newspapers, and serves as a scientific collaborator for websites concerning psychology and child-rearing issues.

Η κα Χατζιδοσπυριδάκη Μαρία Ελένη είναι Κλινική Ψυχολόγος,MSc – Ψυχοθεραπεύτρια Παιδιών, Εφήβων και Ενηλίκων. Διατηρεί ιδιωτικό γραφείο στη Νέα Μάκρη. Διαθέτει πολυετή εμπειρία στον χώρο της ψυχικής υγείας, έχοντας εργαστεί σε νοσοκομεία, ιδιωτικά ιατρεία, κλινικές και δομές υποστήριξης παιδιών και οικογενειών.

Αναλαμβάνει παιδιά, εφήβους, ενήλικες, γονείς και ζευγάρια που αντιμετωπίζουν συναισθηματικές και ψυχολογικές δυσκολίες, διαταραχές συμπεριφοράς, διατροφικές διαταραχές. Επίσης, μαθησιακές δυσκολίες σε παιδιά και εφήβους, αλλά και προβλήματα όπως άγχος, φοβίες, κρίσεις πανικού, διαταραχές συμπεριφοράς, κατάθλιψη, χαμηλή αυτοεκτίμηση, δυσκολίες στις σχέσεις, ειδικές μαθησιακές δυσκολίες, διαταραχές του φάσματος αυτισμού, καθώς και προβλήματα που προκύπτουν στη διάρκεια της εγκυμοσύνης και της λοχείας. Παρέχει κλινική αξιολόγηση, συμβουλευτική και ψυχοθεραπεία σε ενήλικες, ζεύγη ,εφήβους και παιδιά. Επιπλέον,έχει εξειδίκευση στην ψυχοπροφυλακτική υποστήριξη εγκύων - λεχώνων, καθώς και στην αντιμετώπιση διατροφικών διαταραχών.

Σπούδασε Ψυχολογία στο Πάντειο Πανεπιστήμιο Αθηνών και είναι κάτοχος μεταπτυχιακού τίτλου (MSc) στην Κοινωνική Ψυχιατρική και Παιδοψυχιατρική από την Ιατρική Σχολή του Πανεπιστημίου Ιωαννίνων, με εξειδίκευση στην ψυχική υγεία παιδιών και ενηλίκων. Επιπλέον, έχει ολοκληρώσει πολυετή εκπαίδευση στην ψυχοθεραπεία μέσω της Ομοσπονδίας Ευρωπαϊκών Οργανισμών Εκπαίδευσης στην Ψυχοδραματική Ψυχοθεραπεία (F.E.P.T.O.), εμπλουτίζοντας την κλινική της πρακτική με σύγχρονες και βιωματικές ψυχοθεραπευτικές τεχνικές.

Η επαγγελματική της διαδρομή, άνω των 20 ετών, περιλαμβάνει θέσεις σε δημόσιες και ιδιωτικές δομές ψυχικής υγείας, ψυχοπαιδαγωγικά κέντρα, σχολεία, νοσοκομεία και ψυχοθεραπευτικά ιατρεία. Παράλληλα με την ψυχοθεραπεία παιδιών, εφήβων και ενηλίκων, ειδικεύεται στην αξιολόγηση και υποστήριξη μαθησιακών δυσκολιών, καθώς και στη συμβουλευτική και ψυχοθεραπεία γονέων και ζευγαριών.

Η φιλοσοφία της θεραπευτικής της προσέγγισης βασίζεται στη δημιουργία μιας ουσιαστικής και εμπιστευτικής σχέσης με τον θεραπευόμενο, που διέπεται από σεβασμό, αποδοχή και ενσυναίσθηση. Κάθε παρέμβασή της είναι εξατομικευμένη, προσαρμοσμένη στις ανάγκες, στο αίτημα και στον προσωπικό ρυθμό του κάθε ατόμου, παιδιού ή ενήλικα.

Η κα Χατζιδοσπυριδάκη δίνει μεγάλη έμφαση στη συμβουλευτική γονέων, υποστηρίζοντας τον ρόλο τους σε κάθε στάδιο ανάπτυξης του παιδιού. Το γραφείο της αποτελεί έναν εξειδικευμένο φορέα Ψυχολογικής, Παιδοψυχολογικής και Ειδικής Παιδαγωγικής Υποστήριξης. Κάθε θεραπευτική διαδικασία πραγματοποιείται με σεβασμό στις μοναδικές ανάγκες του κάθε παιδιού ή εφήβου, σε στενή συνεργασία με την οικογένεια και, όπου απαιτείται, με το σχολικό περιβάλλον.

Στόχος της είναι η ολόπλευρη ανάπτυξη και η ενίσχυση της ψυχολογικής, κοινωνικής, μαθησιακής και συναισθηματικής ευημερίας κάθε ατόμου που την εμπιστεύεται – μικρού ή μεγάλου – ώστε να μπορέσει να πορευτεί με περισσότερη αυτογνωσία, σταθερότητα και ποιότητα στη ζωή του.

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).

Metaksa Krystallia is a Psychologist with a private practice in Chalandri. She holds a degree from the Department of Psychology at the American College and has completed her internship and specialized training in the field of counseling, gaining valuable experience in managing and supporting individuals at various stages of their lives. Additionally, she has attended seminars aimed at specializing in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), a scientifically validated approach that helps individuals recognize and modify dysfunctional patterns of thought and behavior. As a counseling psychologist, she supports individuals and couples seeking guidance and empowerment during challenging phases of their lives. She creates a framework of trust and safety where clients can express their thoughts and emotions and discover new ways to manage their challenges. Her expertise includes the management of anxiety, stress, panic attacks, grief, loss, depression, interpersonal relationships and communication, personal development and empowerment, couple therapy, as well as career counseling for young people. With a focus on the uniqueness of each individual, her goal is to support you in overcoming difficulties, enhancing your skills, and achieving greater balance and quality of life.