Health professionals for Τόνωση αυτοεκτίμησης in Peloponnese

Mougiou Athanasia is a Psychologist with a private practice in Patras. She holds a degree in Psychology and a master's degree in Child and Adolescent Mental Health, while concurrently completing her second master's degree in Educational Psychology. She has been trained in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Mental Health Counseling, approaching each individual with empathy and scientific rigor.

She has worked in interdisciplinary centers, providing psychological support to children, adolescents, and adults, as well as parent counseling. Additionally, she has experience in Vocational High School (EPAL) settings, where she supported students, collaborated with parents and educators, and designed awareness and empowerment initiatives within school communities.

She has volunteered her services at a gender inequality management center and in mental health associations, and has attended numerous specialized seminars on topics such as autism, ADHD, school psychology, special education, anxiety, and parent counseling.

Despoina Ntina is a Psychologist – Psychotherapist who offers online sessions for adults, children, and adolescents. She holds a degree in Psychology from the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki and a Master’s degree in Sport and Exercise Psychology from the University of Thessaly. Specializing in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), she provides support for issues such as anxiety and mood disorders, panic attacks, phobias, and personality disorders. She also works with individuals on anger management, personal development, relationship difficulties, trauma recovery, and obsessive-compulsive symptoms. Despoina also supports individuals seeking guidance on matters related to sexuality, gender identity, and self-acceptance. Her approach is inclusive and respectful of each person's uniqueness, focusing on managing thoughts and behaviors that impact mental well-being. She offers a safe and affirming space for LGBTQ+ individuals to explore topics related to sexual orientation, gender expression and identity, and the challenges that may arise from social stigma or internal conflicts. Provides parental counseling, family support, and guidance on issues related to family dynamics and relationships. The goal is to enhance communication, manage conflicts, and support parents in their role. She offers online sessions in both Greek and English, ensuring flexibility and accessibility regardless of location. Over the past four years, she has worked with adults and children who have experienced domestic violence, as well as with minorities and members of the LGBTQ+ community.

Danesi Xristina Theodora is a Psychologist-Psychotherapist specializing in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). She holds an honors degree in Psychology from the BSc (Hons) Psychology program at CCCU. She has been trained in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy at K.E. PSY. SY, as well as in the Mood Disorders treatment program at BipolarLab. She has received additional training in School Psychology from the University of the Aegean, as well as in Child Psychology from the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. Regarding her volunteer work, she has provided her services at "The Smile of the Child" and milamou.gr. She has attended numerous seminars and has delivered lectures on a variety of topics. She provides her services with lifelong education and respect for the individualized needs of each person. Finally, the specialist uses Standardized and Internationally Recognized Psychometric Tools for Personality Disorder Assessment, Structured Neuropsychiatric Evaluations, Questionnaires Investigating Early Dysfunctional Experiences and Traumas, and Standardized Psychometric Tools for the Assessment of Personal Beliefs.

Viky Petalidou is an accredited Life, Health & Wellness Coach, Trainer, and Mentor. She has completed studies in Coaching, Positive Psychology, Holistic Health, Nutrition, and Adult Education. She supports individuals in enhancing their physical and mental health, managing stress and daily life demands, and making conscious decisions that improve their quality of life.

She has over 25 years of experience in the business sector. As a working mother of two children, she deeply understands the challenges of modern daily life and the impact these can have on physical and mental health.

In 2022, she founded Better Life Lab, a space for self-awareness, empowerment, and wellness, where through individual and group sessions, seminars, and workshops, she helps individuals and organizations build functional habits, mental resilience, and self-leadership.

Virginia Papadaki is a Life Coach who has completed the ACC credential from the ICF (International Coaching Federation) and is pursuing the PCC in collaboration with TEESSIDE UNIVERSITY OF LONDON, with a strong academic background holding an MBA and extensive experience in senior management positions. Her professional career in a business environment, combined with her coaching specialization, enables her to effectively support individuals seeking growth, balance, and conscious changes in their life or career.

In her sessions, she applies a structured, human-centered approach based on the international standards of professional coaching. She creates a safe and confidential environment where each person can freely express themselves, recognize their needs and capabilities, and set clear, realistic goals.

Her aim is to facilitate the process of personal and professional development by offering guidance that leads to greater self-awareness, skill improvement, and meaningful changes in behavior and decision-making.

She specializes in areas including executive coaching, life coaching and personal development, stress and burnout management, career coaching, development of self-confidence and communication skills, change management and decision-making, work-life balance, and wellness.

Virginia Papadaki provides individual coaching sessions tailored to each person's needs. The sessions address the enhancement of leadership skills, improvement of personal effectiveness, management of challenges at work or in personal life, goal setting and decision making, and pursuit of balance and well-being. The process is based on active listening, focused questioning, and practical steps that help the individual move in the direction they truly desire.

Η Χρυσικοπούλου Σοφία είναι Ψυχολόγος με εκπαίδευση στη Γνωσιακή-Συμπεριφορική Ψυχοθεραπεία (CBT) και διατηρεί ιδιωτικό γραφείο στην Καλαμάτα. Από το 2021 εργάζεται με ενήλικο κλινικό πληθυσμό, παρέχοντας ατομική ψυχολογική υποστήριξη και ψυχοθεραπεία. Έχει ολοκληρώσει την εκπαίδευσή της στη Γνωσιακή-Συμπεριφορική Ψυχοθεραπεία στο Κέντρο Εφαρμοσμένης Ψυχοθεραπείας και Συμβουλευτικής (ΚΕΨΥΣΥ) και έχει εξειδικευτεί στις Διατροφικές Διαταραχές στο Κέντρο Εκπαίδευσης και Αντιμετώπισης Διατροφικών Διαταραχών (ΚΕΑΑΔ). Παράλληλα, είναι τελειόφοιτη του Μεταπτυχιακού Προγράμματος στην Εφαρμοσμένη Κλινική Ψυχολογία του ICPS. Η πρακτική της άσκηση πραγματοποιήθηκε στο Κέντρο Πρόληψης Εξαρτήσεων Ζωγράφου, στο πλαίσιο εθελοντικής προσφοράς, όπου απέκτησε εμπειρία στον τομέα της πρόληψης και της ψυχοκοινωνικής υποστήριξης. Στο ιδιωτικό της γραφείο δημιουργεί ένα ασφαλές, εμπιστευτικό και υποστηρικτικό περιβάλλον, όπου κάθε άνθρωπος μπορεί να εκφράσει ελεύθερα όσα τον απασχολούν, χωρίς κριτική. Η θεραπευτική της προσέγγιση βασίζεται στις αρχές της Γνωσιακής-Συμπεριφορικής Ψυχοθεραπείας, με εξατομικευμένη προσαρμογή στις ανάγκες, τις δυσκολίες και τους στόχους κάθε θεραπευόμενου. Μέσα από μια σχέση εμπιστοσύνης και συνεργασίας, στόχος είναι η καλύτερη κατανόηση του εαυτού, η αποτελεσματικότερη διαχείριση των δυσκολιών και η ενίσχυση της ψυχικής ευεξίας και της ποιότητας ζωής.

The Counseling - Systemic Psychotherapy Center Kentro Symvouleutikis - Systimikis Psyxotherapeias Mairi Oikonomou was established by Kentro Symvouleutikis - Systimikis Psyxotherapeias Mairi Oikonomou (Mental Health Counselor with further training in family systemic therapy - Coordinator of Systemic Constellations according to Bert Hellinger). Each individual has a distinct and unique personality. The aim is to assist individuals in understanding their inner world as well as their differences from others, to find solutions to their concerns, to improve their mental health, to make decisions, set goals, and develop their skills. "To know others is wisdom. To know oneself is enlightenment." [Lao Tzu]

Flerianou Aggeliki is a Cognitive Behavioral Psychotherapist and Clinical Hypnotherapist. She also holds additional training in Child Psychology, Couples and Family Counseling, as well as Positive Psychology. Additionally, she is studying Psychology at Oxford Brookes University, continuously participates in training and professional development programs, and works under regular supervision.

She specializes in supporting individuals facing difficulties such as anxiety, panic attacks, low self-esteem, dysfunctional relationships, and emotion regulation challenges. She employs modern and scientifically validated psychotherapeutic approaches tailored to the unique needs of each patient.

Her philosophy is based on empowering the individual, developing self-regulation skills, and enhancing quality of life through a safe, confidential, and supportive therapeutic relationship.

Η Γεωργιάδη Λένα BSc, MSc είναι Ψυχολόγος με άδεια ασκήσεως επαγγέλματος και προσφέρει διαδικτυακή θεραπεία στα αγγλικά και στα ελληνικά για ενήλικες που είτε κατοικούν στην Ελλάδα, είτε στο εξωτερικό και είναι άνω των 18 ετών. Εδώ και χρόνια, ειδικεύεται στην Θεραπεία Αποδοχής και Δέσμευσης (ACT), στη Γνωστική Συμπεριφορική Θεραπεία (CBT) και στην Θεραπεία Σχημάτων βοηθώντας τους ανθρώπους να διαχειριστούν τις προκλήσεις της ζωής και να κινηθούν προς μια ζωή που νιώθουν αληθινά σημαντική, ισορροπημένη, συνδεδεμένη και με νόημα. Η πορεία της στην ψυχολογία ξεκίνησε με πτυχίο Bachelor of Science στην Ψυχολογία από το University of Sheffield. Στη συνέχεια, μετακόμισε στην Ολλανδία και ολοκλήρωσε το μεταπτυχιακό τίτλο της στην Ψυχολογία Υγείας και Κοινωνικής Ψυχολογίας στο Maastricht University. Η κλινική της εκπαίδευση πραγματοποιείται στη Γνωσιακή Συμπεριφορική Θεραπεία (CBT), μέσω της Ελληνικής Εταιρείας Γνωσιακών Συμπεριφορικών Ψυχοθεραπειών, ένα 4ετές πρόγραμμα διαπιστευμένο από την European Association for Behavioural and Cognitive Therapies (EABCT). Εκτός από την CBT, έχει εκπαιδευθεί και στη Θεραπεία Αποδοχής και Δέσμευσης (ACT), έχοντας παρακολουθήσει πολλαπλές εκπαιδεύσεις από τους Dr. Steven Hayes και Dr. Russ Harris. Επιπλέον, έχει παρακολούθησει την εκπαίδευση βασικού επιπέδου στην Θεραπεία Σχημάτων από το Ολλανδικό Ινστιτούτο Θεραπείας Σχημάτων ένα πρόγραμμα αναγνωρισμένο από την International Society for Schema Therapy (ISST) και την Dutch Society for Schema Therapy (VSt) . Είναι επίσης μέλος της Association for Contextual Behavioral Science (ACBS). Η συνεχής επιμόρφωση της μέσα από βιβλία και σεμινάρια είναι βασικό κομμάτι της επαγγελματικής της ανάπτυξης.

Δουλεύει με ένα ευρύ φάσμα δυσκολιών, όπως:

Άγχος

Κρίσεις πανικού

Ειδικές φοβίες

Κοινωνικό άγχος

Κατάθλιψη και χαμηλή διάθεση

Διαχείριση θυμού

Ιδεοψυχαναγκαστική διαταραχή (OCD)

Χαμηλή αυτοεκτίμηση

Τελειομανία/ Αναβλητικότητα/ Σύνδρομο απατεώνα (impostor syndrome)

Φόβος κριτικής

Αναποφασιστικότητα

Φόβος αποτυχίας

Υπερβολική αυτοκριτική

Υπερφαγία (binge eating), για BMI >19

People-pleasing/ Δυσκολίες με τα προσωπικά όρια

Ανάγκη για αποδοχή και επιβεβαίωση

Φόβος εγκατάλειψης

Δυσκολία εμπιστοσύνης / καχυποψία

Δυσκολίες στις σχέσεις και χωρισμοί

Μοναξιά

Kalampaka Spilioti Nota is a Psychologist - Psychodynamic Psychotherapist, a graduate of the Psychology Department of the University of Crete, and maintains a private practice in Kalamata, where she supports adults through counseling and psychotherapy both in person and online. She is a trainee member in the four-year Program "Psychodynamic Psychotherapy and Relational Psychoanalysis." Additionally, she has completed the "Couple Therapy and Marriage Counseling" Program at the European Institute of Counseling and Psychotherapy and has attended seminars related to Psychodynamic Psychotherapy and Clinical Psychopathology. In the past, she has worked as a Psychologist in mental health facilities, such as the Vyronas-Kaisariani Community Mental Health Center and the Therapy Center for Dependent Individuals (KETHEA).

Zerva Stauroula Kai Synergates is a Psychologist - Hypnotherapist with private practices in Marousi and Kalamata. She is a graduate of the Psychology Department of Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, holding a master's degree in Clinical Psychology from American Liberty University, training in Cognitive-Behavioral Psychotherapy and Counseling at the Academy of Psychotherapy & Counseling, and specialization in therapeutic hypnosis, possessing multiple certifications in Clinical Hypnotherapy. She has 18 years of experience conducting individual sessions and group therapy, offering counseling sessions online for clients residing in other parts of Greece and abroad. Furthermore, her team includes trained collaborators specializing in therapeutic hypnosis at both her Marousi and Kalamata offices. Under her supervision and through the tailored therapy programs created by Stauroula based on each client's needs, they conduct individual sessions and couples therapy.

Tsitenidou Natasa is a Clinical Psychologist - Cognitive Behavioral Psychotherapist, licensed to practice. She graduated from the Department of Psychology at the University of East London (UEL), England, in 2020, and subsequently pursued her postgraduate studies at the same university in the program entitled “MSc – Clinical and Community Psychology.” Her practical internship during her studies was completed at the General Hospital of Thessaloniki “Hippokration.” Her training continued at the Hellenic Society of Cognitive Behavioral Psychotherapy (HSCBP) in Thessaloniki, in the three-year adult program and later in the one-year program for children and adolescents. Additionally, she has participated in the educational program titled “Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Approaches (TF-CBT, CPT, DBT-PTSD, PE)” at the Society of Cognitive Behavioral Studies (SCBS). Currently, she practices professionally in a private office and provides online psychotherapy sessions, following the Cognitive Behavioral approach. You can schedule your session immediately!

Kostopoulou Aggeliki MSc is a Psychologist specializing in adolescents and adults with or without psychopathology, maintaining a private practice in Patras and conducting counseling and psychotherapy sessions. She holds a degree in Psychology from the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens (N.K.U.A.) and a postgraduate diploma from the Department of Education and Care Sciences in Early Childhood at the University of Patras. She has received further training in significant areas of psychology and psychotherapy, including the fundamental principles of counseling psychotherapy, psychodynamic psychotherapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, management of traumatic events and bereavement, high-functioning autism in adolescents & adults (Asperger’s), as well as the application of psychometric tools such as MMPI-2, Rorschach, and TAT. She possesses substantial clinical experience from her collaboration with the General Hospital of Patras "Agios Andreas" and the Mental Health Center, while maintaining a private practice providing psychotherapeutic support to adults and couples. She has an extensive body of work in lectures and conferences covering topics from domestic violence to addictions in adolescence, and has actively participated in scientific psychiatry and psychotherapy conferences in Greece. Finally, she has presented academic research on interdisciplinary teaching of art history in preschool education within the framework of national scientific conferences.