Health professionals for Τόνωση αυτοεκτίμησης in Attica

Skordialou Maria is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist and maintains a private practice in Marousi. She studied in the Psychology Department of Panteion University of Social and Political Sciences. Subsequently, she trained in Cognitive Psychotherapy at the Research University Mental Health Institute, in collaboration with Aeginiteio Hospital, and in Systemic Couple Therapy at the Institute of Systemic Therapy of Thessaloniki. Additionally, she has been trained in Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy at the Child and Adolescent Mental Health Institute, as well as in the use of psychometric tools such as WISC III, C.A.T., T.A.T., S.A.T., and projective drawing techniques. She possesses extensive experience, having worked in various institutions and organizations. Alongside her private practice, she is an adult educator, collaborates with the Psychotherapy Center "Synichisi," the Special Therapy Center "Therapaizontas," and also works in primary and secondary schools in the Attica region.

Gerou Maira is a licensed psychologist with extensive academic and professional experience. She holds a bachelor's degree with distinction in Psychology from the University of East London, as well as a master's degree in Neuropsychology & Cognitive Neuroscience from the University of Essex. Additionally, she has studied Linguistics at Lancaster University and Strategic Human Resource Management at ALBA Graduate Business School, while also completing postgraduate studies in Language Education for refugees and immigrants at the Hellenic Open University, enhancing her understanding of approaches to diverse population groups.

Furthermore, she specializes in Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT), has been trained in Art Therapy as well as Career Counseling, and also holds training in Messy & Sensory Play—a method that supports multisensory development and emotional regulation in children and other age groups. Additionally, she is undergoing training in Parent Counseling.

In her clinical practice, she provides individualized sessions for adults and children, assisting in the management of anxiety, depression, panic attacks, ADHD, and autism. Moreover, her extensive experience in human resources and organizational psychology allows her to offer counseling on issues related to professional burnout, workplace stress management, and self-improvement. Through her scientific expertise and practical experience, she creates a safe and supportive environment, either through in-person sessions or via video calls, tailored to the needs of each client.

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.

Η Λυραράκη Ελευθερία είναι Ψυχολόγος - Σύμβουλος Ψυγικής Υγείας και διατηρεί ιδιωτικό γραφείο στη Γλυφάδα. Έλαβε το πτυχίο της από το τμήμα Ψυχολογίας του δημοσίου Πανεπιστήμιου του Στρασβούργου και έχει εξειδικευτεί στη Συνθετική Προσέγγιση. Έχει λάβει επιπλέον εκπαιδεύσεις στη θεραπεία ζεύγους, στη διαχείριση απώλειας και πένθους και τις ψυχοσεξουαλικές διαταραχές (ασκώντας την πρακτική της στο Ινστιτούτο Ψυχικής και Σεξουαλικής Υγείας κατά την περίοδο 18/03/22 έως 21/04/2022). Ακόμη, διαθέτει δίπλωμα Συμβούλου Ψυχικής Υγείας από το Athens Synthesis Centre, αναγνωρισμένο από το διεθνώς γνωστό οργανισμό συμβουλευτικής και ψυχοθεραπείας COSCA (Counseling & Psychotherapy in Scotland) και της έχει απονεμηθεί το «COSCA Counselling Skills Certificate», αναγνωρισμένο από το Napier University of Edinburgh. Έχει παρακολουθήσει πλήθος εκπαιδευτικών σεμιναρίων αναφορικά με τη Θεραπεία Τέχνης, την αντιμετώπιση των εξαρτήσεων, τη συναλλακτική ανάλυση, την Ψυχοπαθολογία, τη βραχεία συνθετική θεραπεία ζεύγους, τις ψυχοσεξουαλικές διαταραχές και τη θεραπεία απώλειας και πένθους στο Athens Synthesis Center. Επιπλέον, έχει παρακολουθήσει το εκπαιδευτικό σεμινάριο στη Συγκινησιακά Εστιασμένη Θεραπεία (Emotionally Focused Therapy-EFT), το ετήσιο πρόγραμμα μεταπτυχιακής εκπαίδευσης στη Gestalt στο Athens Synthesis Center και το εκπαιδευτικό Πρόγραμμα «Αξιολογική Ψυχοσωματική Συμβουλευτική» στο Κέντρο Επιμόρφωσης και Διά Βίου Μάθησης του Εθνικού και Καποδιστριακού Πανεπιστημίου Αθηνών. Διαθέτει πολυετή εμπειρία έχοντας ασχοληθεί με ζευγάρια με σκοπό την από κοινού εξεύρεση λύσεων ιδανικής συνύπαρξης, με γονείς για την αντιμετώπιση των προκλήσεων της εποχής μας απέναντι στα παιδιά και τους εφήβους, για την αντιμετώπιση της σύγχρονης μάστιγας του άγχους στην προσωπική και την επαγγελματική ζωή. Εφαρμόζει ένα συνθετικό μοντέλο θεραπείας με αποδοχή και σεβασμό στις ανάγκες και στις ιδιαιτερότητες του κάθε ατόμου. Επικεντρώνεται στην αποτελεσματική θεραπεία της κατάθλιψης, του άγχους, της αϋπνίας, του στρες, της αυτοεκτίμησης, σε θέματα διαχείρισης και αποδοχής της ομοφυλοφιλίας. Τέλος, εργάστηκε σε ιδιωτική εταιρεία ως Ψυχολόγος. Η διαχείριση σχέσεων, η αντιμετώπιση απαιτήσεων και παραπόνων αλλά και η ευημερία των εργαζομένων ήταν μερικά από τα καθήκοντά της.

Kazepi Mikaela - Ermioni is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist who maintains a private practice in Marousi. She holds a degree from the Department of Psychology at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. She specializes in stress and anxiety disorders through her postgraduate studies in the "Science of Stress and Health Promotion" program at the Medical School of Athens. She is specialized in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) with certification from Aeginiteio Hospital, the Research University Institute of Mental Health. She has been a member of Aeginiteio Hospital of Athens in the "Early Intervention in Crisis" department and in the hospital’s regular outpatient clinics. Additionally, she has previously served as a Psychologist at the Mental Health Center of the General Hospital of Athens "G. Gennimatas". Subsequently, she completed the postgraduate seminar in Clinical Psychopathology "Panagiotis Oulis" of the 1st Psychiatric Clinic of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and has completed her academic training in the annual postgraduate Clinical Training Program for Psychologists of the same institution. Concurrently, she conducts psychotherapy sessions with adults and adolescents, providing support for issues related to anxiety, stress, and other psychological difficulties.

Aggelopoulou Dimitra is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist and maintains a private practice in Ilion. She holds a degree from the Department of Psychology at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and has been trained in Systemic and Family Psychotherapy under the auspices of the European Family Therapy Association (EFTA), at SKEPSYS (Systemic Center for Training and Psychological Support). Ms. Aggelopoulou has worked providing counseling support at the Municipality of Petroupoli, at the Skaramagas Refugee Reception Center offering psychological support, as well as at the non-governmental organization "NEFES." She is a founding member of the Social Solidarity and Psychological Support Network "Coexistence," and to date offers psychological support to individuals with disabilities and their families at the Day Center "All of Us." Finally, she is a member of the Association of Greek Psychologists and believes that "Psychotherapy is a journey toward self-awareness, a gift we can give ourselves."

Η Νοδαράκη Ιωάννα M.Sc., ECP, είναι πιστοποιημένη Ψυχοθεραπεύτρια και διατηρεί ιδιωτικό γραφείο στην Αγία Παρασκευή. Είναι αριστούχος υπότροφος Ψυχολογίας (BA Hons in Psychology) και κάτοχος μεταπτυχιακού τίτλου στην Εφαρμοσμένη Ψυχολογία και Ψυχοθεραπεία από το Αμερικανικό Κολλέγιο Ελλάδος (MSc in Applied Psychology, The American College of Greece - Deree). Έχει ειδικευτεί στην Προσωποκεντρική Ψυχοθεραπεία παρακολουθώντας τετραετή θεωρητική και βιωματική εκπαίδευση από το College for Humanistic Sciences ICPS αποκτώντας έτσι το Postgraduate Diploma in Person-Centred Psychotherapy καθώς και το Ευρωπαϊκό Πιστοποιητικό Ψυχοθεραπείας (European Certificate of Psychotherapy - ECP) από την Ευρωπαϊκή Εταιρεία Ψυχοθεραπείας (European Association for Psychotherapy – ΕΑP). Παράλληλα, έχει εκπαιδευτεί στην Συγκινησιακά Εστιασμένη Θεραπεία Ζεύγους (Emotion-Focused Therapy for Couples – EFT) ενώ έχει ολοκληρώσει δύο κύκλους μετεκπαίδευσης στην Κλινική Ψυχοπαθολογία καθώς και στις Κλινικές Δεξιότητες στην Κλινική Ψυχοπαθολογία "Παναγιώτης Ουλής" από την Α΄ Ψυχιατρική Κλινική του Εθνικού και Καποδιστριακού Πανεπιστημίου Αθηνών (Ε.Π.Ι.Ψ.Υ.). Διαθέτει εμπειρία στο χώρο έχοντας προσφέρει υπηρεσίες ψυχοθεραπείας και συμβουλευτικής σε δομές όπως στο Ινστιτούτο Ψυχικής Υγείας Παιδιών & Ενηλίκων (Ι.Ψ.Υ.Π.Ε.), στη Μονάδα Ψυχοκοινωνικής Αποκατάστασης χρόνιων ψυχικά ασθενών «ΑΝΙΜΑ», στη Μονάδα Φροντίδας και Αποκατάστασης Ηλικιωμένων με Alzheimer και συναφείς άνοιες "ΑΚΤΙΟΣ", στο Κέντρο Ημέρας Ψυχοκοινωνικών Παρεμβάσεων στην Κοινότητα «Franco Basaglia» (Ε.Π.Α.Ψ.Υ.), στο Κέντρο Ημέρας της “Εταιρείας Alzheimer Αθηνών” ενώ έχει υπάρξει μέλος της Τηλεφωνικής Γραμμής SOS «Δίπλα Σου» κατά της οικογενειακής βίας (Δίκτυο Γυναικών Ευρώπης). Είναι μέλος της Ευρωπαϊκής Εταιρείας Ψυχοθεραπείας (ΕΑP - European Association for Psychotherapy) και της Εθνικής Εταιρείας Ψυχοθεραπείας Ελλάδος (ΕΕΨΕ). Σήμερα, στο ιδιωτικό της γραφείο, εργάζεται ψυχοθεραπευτικά με ενήλικες παρέχοντας ατομικές συνεδρίες ψυχοθεραπείας και συμβουλευτικής ζευγαριών ενώ αναλαμβάνει ένα ευρύ φάσμα ψυχικών δυσκολιών, στα οποία περιλαμβάνονται οι κρίσεις πανικού, οι διαταραχές άγχους, η κατάθλιψη, η απώλεια και το πένθος, οι διαταραχές προσαρμογής, οι διαπροσωπικές δυσκολίες αλλά και θέματα που εμπίπτουν στα πλαίσια της αυτοβελτίωσης και της προσωπικής ανάπτυξης, εν γένει.

Ο Χατζαντουριάν Σταύρος είναι Ψυχολόγος, διατηρεί ιδιωτικό γραφείο στη Νέα Σμύρνη στο οποίο πραγματοποιεί τόσο διά ζώσης όσο και διαδικτυακές συνεδρίες με άτομα τα οποία κινητοποιούνται να εξελιχθούν σε διάφορους τομείς της ζωής τους, να οδηγηθούν σε υψηλότερα επίπεδα αυτογνωσίας ή/και που βιώνουν διάφορα ψυχοσωματικά συμπτώματα όπως κρίσεις πανικού, κατάθλιψη, άγχος και αγχώδεις διαταραχές, διαταραχές πρόσληψης τροφής κ.α. και με κύρια ψυχοθεραπευτική προσέγγιση την θεραπεία Gestalt. Τα τελευταία χρόνια ασχολείται με την τριτοβάθμια εκπαίδευση, ως κύριος καθηγητής Ψυχολογίας στο Μητροπολιτικό Κολέγιο Αθηνών. Έχει λάβει πτυχίο Ψυχολογίας στο Πανεπιστήμιο του Χρόνινχεν (University of Groningen) και τετραετή εξειδίκευση στην Ψυχοθεραπεία Gestalt στο Ινστιτούτο Ψυχοθεραπείας Gestalt Foundation of Athens. Επιπλέον, είναι κάτοχος μεταπτυχιακού με ειδίκευση στην Ψυχολογία Υγείας στο Πανεπιστήμιο του Buckingham (University of Buckingham). Έχει συμμετάσχει σε πολλές ημερίδες αναφορικά με την Ψυχοθεραπεία Gestalt αλλά και σε προγράμματα κατάρτισης του Εθνικού Καποδιστριακού Πανεπιστημίου Αθήνας (ΕΚΠΑ) για  “Σεξουαλική διαπαιδαγώγηση παιδιών και εφήβων” και “Ειδική αγωγή και διεπιστημονικές πρακτικές”.    

Τόσο κατά τη διάρκεια, όσο και μετά το πέρας των βασικών του σπουδών, έχει εργαστεί σε ένα ποικιλόμορφο φάσμα εργασιακών πλαισίων τα οποία του επιτρέπουν να έχει εποπτική αντίληψη της Ψυχοθεραπείας. Έχει εργαστεί ως φροντιστής παιδιών με μαθησιακές δυσκολίες, αυτισμό και άλλες αναπτυξιακές διαταραχές στο Ηνωμένο Βασίλειο, με έμφαση στο δημιουργικό παιχνίδι. Επιπλέον, εργάστηκε ως διαχειριστής έκτακτων κλήσεων του Εθνικού Συστήματος Υγείας του Ηνωμένου Βασιλείου, η οποία απευθύνεται σε άτομα που βρίσκονται σε κάποια άμεση απειλή για την ψυχική ή σωματική τους υγεία. Τέλος, εργάστηκε εθελοντικά ως Σύμβουλος Ψυχικής Υγείας στον Μη Κυβερνητικό Οργανισμό “Μαζί για το Παιδί” όπου προσέφερε ψυχολογική υποστήριξη και καθοδήγηση σε γονείς, παιδιά, εφήβους και εκπαιδευτικούς.

Anna Voultsiou is a Psychologist with a private practice in Nea Ionia. She holds a Bachelor's degree in Psychology (BSc Psychology) from the University of East London, UK. Additionally, she has completed a four-month internship at the Center for Special Education of Children with Special Needs (K.E.E.P.E.A.) "Horizons." She has been trained in Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (C.B.T.) at the Center for Applied Psychotherapy and Counseling, where she completed 120 hours of supervised clinical practice in the application of methods and techniques, in collaboration with "Nestor - Memory Center." Furthermore, she has attended various seminars related to psychology and therapeutic approaches and has completed a series of Parenting Counseling seminars.

Ms. Malliou Panou MSc, DHP, MBPsS is a certified Psychologist - Psychotherapist with license number 5854. She studied Psychology in the UK and Australia. She completed postgraduate studies in Health Psychology at City St George's, University of London. She has received further training in Clinical Psychopathology and has specialized in individual, group, and family therapy through a four-year clinical program. Additionally, she has specialized in the treatment of anxiety disorders and obsessive-compulsive disorder, as well as in the treatment of psychosexual disorders through two-year programs at the Research University Mental Health Institute and the 1st Psychiatric Clinic of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. She is also involved in designing prevention and health promotion programs at both individual and community levels. She collaborates with physicians and health professionals where interdisciplinary cooperation is deemed necessary for effective therapeutic intervention. A wide range of disorders and difficulties are addressed (Depression, mood disorders, borderline personality disorder, anxiety disorders, panic attacks, obsessive-compulsive disorder, phobias, health-related behavior issues, health anxiety, interpersonal problems, adjustment difficulties, grief). Finally, she is a member of the British Psychological Society, the Hellenic Society of Systemic and Family Therapy, and the European Society for Sexual Medicine.

Atsave Eleni is a Psychologist, licensed to practice, conducting both in-person and online sessions, addressing the adult population. She studied Psychology at the University of East London in the UK. She is a graduate of the Department of Philosophy, Pedagogy, and Psychology at the University of Ioannina and completed her postgraduate studies in Health Education and Promotion at the Medical School of the University of Athens. She has received additional training in Systemic Counseling. Her thesis focused on the psychological resilience of caregivers of patients with chronic illness. She is the creator and scientific director of the Facebook page "Psychological Resilience" and organizes conferences and psychoeducational seminars regarding the positive aspects of psychological resilience in the difficulties and challenges faced daily by modern individuals. In recent years, she has worked privately and has collaborated with various NGOs and private centers as a Psychologist and scientific associate, designing and implementing seminars targeting vulnerable groups.

Sotiris Ntatsopoulos is a Mental Health Counselor specializing in the management of anxiety, stress, panic attacks, and psychosomatic symptoms. His work centers on supporting individuals facing anxiety and mood disorders, panic attacks, phobias, as well as guiding people who wish to focus on self-improvement and their personal or professional development. In his private practice in Ilion, he provides counseling both individually and in groups, as well as for couples, creating a safe and supportive environment. Through the counseling process, he assists clients in recognizing their difficulties, developing emotional management skills, and strengthening their mental resilience. His approach is based on Counseling Psychology combined with Mindfulness techniques, aiming to enhance self-awareness and foster healthier balances in the client’s daily life. This method allows individuals to gain deeper self-understanding and discover new ways to manage the challenges they face. Sotiris Ntatsopoulos studied Counseling Psychology and Mindfulness at IEK ALFA and holds a Recognized and Certified Counseling Degree from the Ministry of Education, as well as an International & Certified Degree in Counseling Psychology - Mindfulness from the International Body ABC CERTA. He maintains a private Counseling Psychology practice in Ilion. With consistency, respect, and empathy, he supports every individual, group, or couple on their personal journey toward improving mental health, self-actualization, and achieving a higher quality and more balanced life. Finally, there is the option for sessions to be conducted online as well.

Skampaviria Eirini is a Mental Health Counselor and maintains her private practice in Kallithea. She holds a degree in Sociology from Panteion University and a master's degree in Criminology and Criminal Justice (MSc Criminology and Criminal Justice) from the University of Glasgow. Additionally, she completed the postgraduate program "Criminal Law and Addictions" with a focus on therapeutic management of addictions, conducted by the Law School of Aristotle University of Thessaloniki and the Law Department of the University of Nicosia, in collaboration with the Therapy Center for Dependent Individuals (KETHEA). She has completed training in Systemic Counseling at the Laboratory for the Investigation of Human Relationships and has four years of experience counseling adults, emphasizing the treatment of generalized anxiety disorder, management of work-related stress, depression, and grief. Since 2016, she has worked as an asylum case handler at the Ministry of Migration and Asylum. With her extensive professional and voluntary experience at KETHEA and the NGO PRAKSIS, she utilizes a variety of tools and methods aimed at fostering self-awareness, improving individual self-confidence, and creating a dynamic therapeutic framework. In cases requiring an interdisciplinary approach, she collaborates with a network of physicians and appropriately specialized health professionals. She recognizes and respects diversity.

Samari Vasiliki is a Psychologist - Systemic Psychotherapist, with undergraduate studies in the Department of Psychology at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens (NKUA) and postgraduate studies (MSc) in Child and Adolescent Mental Health at the European University Cyprus. She specializes in the Systemic Approach at the training and research institute “Logos Psychis” in the SANE-System Attachment Narrative Encephalon model, an approach that enriches contemporary postmodern systemic theory with attachment theory, narrative psychology, and recent findings in neuroscience. In psychotherapy, this approach is applied in sessions with individuals, couples, families, and groups. She has also received specialization in couples therapy and marriage counseling from the European Institute of Counseling and Psychotherapy, and has attended numerous seminars and conferences as part of her continual professional development and updating on new developments in the fields of psychology, psychopathology, and neuroscience. She has collaborated with the Social Protection and Solidarity Organization of the Municipality of Vrilissia, providing counseling-based therapy to adults and adolescents. She completed her practical training at the psychiatric clinic of the 414 Military Hospital of Special Diseases. She is a regular member of the Hellenic Psychological Society (SEPS) and holds a professional psychologist license issued by the Public Health Directorate of the Athens Prefecture. In her private practice located in Melissia, she works with adults, couples, adolescents, and families.