Health professionals for Τόνωση αυτοεκτίμησης

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.

Pateraki Emmanouela MSc, is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist and maintains a private practice in Lykovrysi. She graduated from the Department of Psychology at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens (NKUA) and holds a master's degree (MSc) in Applications of Psychology in Health from the Medical School of Aristotle University of Thessaloniki. She has specialized in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for adults at the Center for Applied Psychotherapy and Counseling (KE.PSY.SY). The specialist has also specialized in the Treatment of Eating Disorders at the European Institute of Counseling and Psychotherapy (EICP Institute) and in Special Education and Training: Diagnostic, Therapeutic, and Counseling at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens (NKUA). Her goal is to provide individualized psychological support to adolescents and adults facing issues related to anxiety, panic attacks, and depressive symptoms, eating disorders and body image concerns, emotional difficulties and relationship problems, learning and behavioral difficulties, as well as issues of self-esteem and personal identity. Currently, she specializes in Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy with children and adolescents at the Center for Applied Psychotherapy and Counseling (KE.PSY.SY).

Papaeuaggelou Maria is a Psychologist – Systemic Family Psychotherapist and maintains a private practice in Omonia. She holds a BSc in Psychology from London Metropolitan University and an MSc in Psychology from the University of Central Lancashire. She has obtained a Professional Diploma in Systemic and Family Therapy from the Laboratory for the Investigation of Human Relations, as well as a Professional Diploma in Mental Health Counseling (Person-Centered Approach) from the College for Humanistic Sciences – ICPS, certified by Pearson UK. Additionally, she has specialized in Emotional Trauma Management and Personality Disorders at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. She has completed clinical internships at the Outpatient Detoxification Clinic "Athena" of Aiginiteio Hospital and at OKANA (Organization Against Drugs), gaining experience in the assessment and therapeutic support of individuals with addictive behaviors and their families. Her therapeutic approach is based on Systemic and Person-Centered Psychotherapy, emphasizing the creation of a safe framework of trust and acceptance that facilitates personal awareness, empowerment, and meaningful change. Finally, her office provides personalized psychotherapy and counseling services tailored to the needs of each individual, couple, or family, aiming at empowerment, improvement of quality of life, and meaningful personal development.

The Center for Psychopedagogical Support Psych...Agogein is a modern, fully equipped, and specially designed facility to meet the needs of children, adolescents, and adults. The Center's goal is to provide specialized support to children and their families, offering comprehensive services in the areas of diagnosis, assessment, therapy, and rehabilitation of developmental and learning difficulties in children and adolescents. Additionally, it covers a wide range of therapeutic programs for adults. The Center's director is Kentro Psyxopaidagogikis Ypostiriksis Psyxagogein, Psychologist-Child Psychologist-Specialized Systemic Couples & Family Psychotherapist, graduate of Psychology from the Faculty of Philosophy at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, and holder of a professional practice license.

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.

Η Δέσποινα Αθανασίου είναι Ψυχοθεραπεύτρια με ειδίκευση στην Προσωποκεντρική και Βιωματική Προσέγγιση και διατηρεί ιδιωτικό γραφείο στη Λυκόβρυση. Ολοκλήρωσε τετραετή μεταπτυχιακή εκπαίδευση στο Κολλέγιο Ανθρωπιστικών Επιστημών (ICPS), σε συνεργασία με το University of Lancashire (UCLan), και είναι κάτοχος του Ευρωπαϊκού Πιστοποιητικού Ψυχοθεραπείας (ECP). Επίσης, είναι απόφοιτη του Τμήματος Βιολογίας του Πανεπιστημίου Πατρών. Η προσέγγισή της δίνει έμφαση σε μια αυθεντική και ισότιμη θεραπευτική σχέση, που ενθαρρύνει το άτομο να εξερευνήσει βαθύτερες πλευρές του εαυτού του και να εμπιστευτεί περισσότερο τις δυνατότητες, την κρίση και τις προσωπικές του επιλογές. Έχει συνεργαστεί με δομές ψυχικής υγείας, παρέχοντας ατομική ψυχοθεραπεία και συντονίζοντας ομάδες ψυχοκοινωνικής απασχόλησης για άτομα με ψυχωσικές εμπειρίες. Στην ιδιωτική της πρακτική εργάζεται με ενήλικες γύρω από ζητήματα όπως το άγχος, η κατάθλιψη, οι διαπροσωπικές σχέσεις, η ταυτότητα, η αυτοεικόνα, το φύλο και η σεξουαλικότητα. Ενδιαφέρεται ιδιαίτερα για τις κριτικές προσεγγίσεις στις ψ-επιστήμες και για τον τρόπο με τον οποίο οι σχέσεις εξουσίας και οι κοινωνικές ανισότητες επηρεάζουν τον ψυχισμό του ατόμου. Συμμετέχει σε επιστημονικές δράσεις και συλλογικά εγχειρήματα στον χώρο της ψυχικής υγείας, ενώ συνεχίζει την επαγγελματική της ανάπτυξη μέσα από εκπαίδευση, προσωπική θεραπεία και εποπτεία.

Papadopoulou Anna is a Psychologist – Psychotherapist, Cognitive – Behavioral Psychotherapist and Clinical Hypnotherapist. She has completed basic training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapies at the Center for Cognitive Psychotherapy and Schema Therapy and holds a postgraduate professional specialization diploma in Clinical Hypnosis from the Center for Psychotherapy and Modern Applied Psychology. Simultaneously, she has attended a series of seminars and trainings in various therapeutic approaches, such as the Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy Postgraduate Program on the subject "The Difficult Patient," with a duration of 96 training hours (EPIPSY), which included (i) Theoretical lessons & bibliographic presentations, (ii) Clinical lessons & group case supervision, and the program "The Right Way of Life," by the International Women’s Support organization, WIN HELLAS. This is a 20-week counseling program concerning women who have suffered psychological (and other types of) abuse. Training in this program allows for a more specialized and effective approach to addressing abuse issues. Her professional office is based in Ano Patisia, and for several years she has been conducting online sessions for individuals residing outside Athens or abroad. She has worked as a Psychologist at the Psychosocial Support Center of the Municipality of Marousi from 2001 - 2012, at EKKA on the telephone helpline 1107 and in a shelter for abused women (2014-2015), and at the Counseling Center of the University of Piraeus (2000 - 2001). She holds a Psychology degree with a clinical orientation from the University of Padua (Italy) and a professional practicing license.

Sarri Kalliopi is a Psychologist and maintains a private practice in Athens. She is a graduate Psychologist from Panteion University of Social and Political Sciences and has been trained in Person-Centered and Experiential Psychotherapy at the Hellenic Focusing Center. From 2011 to 2016, she worked as a Psychologist at the Dialexesthai Center. She has attended numerous seminars and training sessions, such as the clinical seminar on "Child Psychopathology" organized by the Society for Psychosocial Health of Children and Adolescents and specialization in Adolescent Medicine and Psychosomatics at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. She has contributed articles to several magazines and websites addressing mental health topics (e.g., Mommy magazine). In her practice, she works with children, adolescents, and adults, assisting them through her person-centered and experiential approach in their therapeutic journey. Always guided by her scientific knowledge, she aims to empower and promote the development of individuals.

Christina Koulourioti is a Psychologist – Psychotherapist providing both in-person and online sessions. She holds a professional practice license.

She is a graduate of the Department of Psychology at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and holds a master's degree in Clinical Psychology and Counseling from the University of Derby.

She has extensive experience in adult and adolescent psychotherapy, as well as parental counseling. She collaborates with the Institute of Behavioral Research and Therapy and participates in online psychotherapy platforms.

Previously, she has worked as a school psychologist at Geitona Private Schools and has provided services at the psychiatric clinic "Agios Georgios".

She has been trained in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) by the Society of Cognitive Behavioral Studies and continues her specialization in Cognitive Behavioral Psychotherapy for Children and Adolescents offered by the same society.

Additionally, she has studied Cognitive Behavioral Clinical Hypnotherapy at the Center for Applied Psychotherapy, enhancing her therapeutic work with modern, specialized techniques.

She is distinguished by deep empathy, respect, and genuine presence, creating a space where every individual can express themselves freely and feel heard and understood.

Apostolopoulou Pinelopi is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist and maintains her private practice in Gkyzi. She holds a degree in Psychology from the University of Derby in England and an MSc (Hons) in Child Psychology from the University of Central Lancaster. She trained in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Children, Adolescents, and Adults at the Center for Applied Psychotherapy and Counseling, and has attended numerous continuing education seminars related to her scientific field. She works in Speech Therapy centers, provides parallel support, and in her private practice, she manages a wide range of cases covering the entire spectrum of her specialty, always focusing on the optimal service of the individualized needs of each person she undertakes.

Kouta Viky is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist with a private practice in Marousi. Upon completing her studies at the Faculty of Philosophy of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, she studied Psychology at the University of Nicosia. She subsequently pursued postgraduate studies in Child and Adolescent Mental Health at the University of Edinburgh and attended a specialized training seminar in Clinical Psychopathology "Panagiotis Oulis" at the First Psychiatric Clinic of the University of Athens. Additionally, she trained in Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy at the Institute of Research and Therapy of Behavior and is currently undergoing further training in Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy at the Oxford Mindfulness Centre. She has professional experience working in various settings in Scotland and Greece, such as the Lothian Autistic Society and the Day Care Center for Individuals with Disabilities "Chloe," respectively, while also being a trainee Psychologist - Psychotherapist at the Institute of Research and Therapy of Behavior (IETHS). Finally, she specializes in personality disorders and emotional disorders.

Η Πατρίδου Χριστίνα MSc είναι Ψυχολόγος - Ψυχοθεραπεύτρια και διατηρεί ιδιωτικό γραφείο στην Μυτιλήνη. Είναι απόφοιτη Ψυχολογίας του Αριστοτελείου Πανεπιστημίου Θεσσαλονίκης, με εξειδίκευση στη συμβουλευτική ψυχοσωματικής υγείας και εκπαίδευση στο Γνωστικό Αναλυτικό Μοντέλο (CAT). Έχει συμπληρώσει την κατάρτισή της με επιπλέον εκπαίδευση στη συμβουλευτική ψυχικής υγείας, ενισχύοντας τη θεωρητική της βάση και τις θεραπευτικές της δεξιότητες. Διαθέτει σημαντική επαγγελματική εμπειρία ως ψυχολόγος και ψυχοθεραπεύτρια τόσο σε ιδιωτικό πλαίσιο όσο και σε συνεργασία με οργανισμούς, όπου έχει προσφέρει ψυχοθεραπευτική υποστήριξη και υπηρεσίες συμβουλευτικής, καθώς και εργασία στον τομέα της κοινωνικής ένταξης. Στην κλινική της πρακτική εστιάζει σε ζητήματα άγχους, αυτοεκτίμησης και διαπροσωπικών σχέσεων, δημιουργώντας ένα ασφαλές και υποστηρικτικό περιβάλλον, στο οποίο οι θεραπευόμενοι μπορούν να εκφραστούν ανοιχτά και χωρίς κριτική. Στόχος της είναι να ενισχύει την αυτογνωσία και να υποστηρίζει ουσιαστικές αλλαγές, με σεβασμό στον ρυθμό και τις ανάγκες κάθε ατόμου.

Gerontidi Eleanni BSc, MSc is a Psychologist - Cognitive Behavioral Psychotherapist for Children & Adults with a professional license. Her undergraduate and postgraduate studies were conducted and completed through the University of Central Lancashire in England, with full recognition by the corresponding Greek authorities. Subsequently, she trained in Cognitive and Behavioral techniques related to procrastination, assertiveness, mental imagery, among others, through seminars conducted by distinguished PhD holders. Additionally, through the Hellenic Society of Cognitive & Behavioral Studies, she has been trained in the approach of Cognitive & Behavioral Therapy for children and adolescents. Her personal and professional principles focus on mutual respect, unconditional acceptance of people, empathy, and collaboration as essential components for building a strong therapeutic relationship. A good therapeutic relationship - collaboration is defined in the literature as one of the most important factors for the positive outcome of therapy - counseling (Flückiger, Del Re, Wampold, & Horvath, 2018). Professionally, she has worked in Human Resources Management aiming to improve working conditions by conducting relevant research. However, she has placed greater emphasis on psychotherapy, aiming to support individuals in finding and obtaining what they need to live a full and healthy life. In her clinical experience, she has focused, among others, on trauma, ADHD, self and body image, obsessive-compulsive disorder, depression, anxiety disorders, emotion regulation, assertiveness, and more. Finally, in addition to individual therapy for adults and adolescents, she provides counseling for parents, couples, and career (e.g., interview preparation) in both Greek and English.

Η Βέργη Λιλίκα είναι Σύμβουλος Ψυχικής Υγείας - Ψυχοθεραπεύτρια και διατηρεί ιδιωτικό γραφείο στην Πάτρα. Πριν στραφεί στη Συμβουλευτική και την Ψυχοθεραπεία, εργάστηκε για περισσότερα από δεκαπέντε χρόνια στη διοίκηση και τη διδασκαλία σε εκπαιδευτικούς οργανισμούς, σχεδιάζοντας προγράμματα και συντονίζοντας ομάδες. Η πολυετής επαγγελματική της εμπειρία, μέσα από τη συνεργασία της με ανθρώπους, οικογένειες και επαγγελματίες, την οδήγησε στην ουσιαστική ακρόαση, την κατανόηση διαφορετικών αναγκών και την εξατομικευμένη υποστήριξη.

Έχει σπουδάσει Αγγλική Φιλολογία στο Εθνικό και Καποδιστριακό Πανεπιστήμιο Αθηνών και στο University of Leicester, έχει ολοκληρώσει Μεταπτυχιακό στη Συνεχιζόμενη Εκπαίδευση και Διά Βίου Μάθηση στο Ανοικτό Πανεπιστήμιο Κύπρου, καθώς και το πρόγραμμα «Συμβουλευτική & Ψυχοθεραπεία: Αφηγηματικές, Διαλογικές και Σχεσιακές Προσεγγίσεις» στο ΕΚΠΑ. Παράλληλα, ολοκληρώνει τις σπουδές της στην Ψυχολογία στο Università Guglielmo Marconi στη Ρώμη. Έχει επιμορφωθεί στη διαχείριση συναισθηματικού και ψυχολογικού τραύματος, τη Γνωσιακή Συμπεριφορική Θεραπεία, την Οικογενειακή και τη Διαπροσωπική Ψυχοθεραπεία, καθώς και σε θέματα άγχους, δικαιωμάτων του παιδιού, ψυχολογικής πρώτης βοήθειας και οικογενειακών συγκρούσεων.

Στο επίκεντρο της δουλειάς της βρίσκονται η γονική αποξένωση, οι συγκρουσιακές οικογενειακές κρίσεις, το διαζύγιο και η ανασυγκρότηση της οικογενειακής ζωής, καθώς και ζητήματα σχεσιακού τραύματος, ναρκισσιστικής κακοποίησης και gaslighting. Παράλληλα, υποστηρίζει ανθρώπους που αντιμετωπίζουν άγχος, κατάθλιψη και δυσκολίες συναισθηματικής ρύθμισης. Η θεραπευτική της προσέγγιση συνδυάζει στοιχεία από τη Γνωσιακή Συμπεριφορική, τη Διαπροσωπική, την Αφηγηματική και την Οικογενειακή θεραπεία, με την επιλογή της κατάλληλης προσέγγισης ανάλογα με τις ανάγκες και την προσωπική ιστορία κάθε ανθρώπου.

Ο Γιώργος Νικολετόπουλος είναι Ψυχολόγος και εκπαιδευόμενος Ψυχοθεραπευτής στη Συστημική Προσέγγιση, στο Εργαστήριο Διερεύνησης Ανθρώπινων Σχέσεων, και διατηρεί γραφείο στο Μαρούσι.

Στο ιδιωτικό γραφείο του αναλαμβάνει κυρίως ενήλικες για ατομική συστημική ψυχοθεραπεία, καθώς και γονείς για συμβουλευτική γονέων.

Η συστημική προσέγγιση βλέπει τον άνθρωπο μέσα στο πλαίσιο των σχέσεων και των συνθηκών στις οποίες ζει. Μέσα από τη θεραπευτική διαδικασία, δίνεται η δυνατότητα στο άτομο να εκφράσει όσα το απασχολούν, να κατανοήσει καλύτερα τον εαυτό του και τις σχέσεις του και να αναζητήσει νέους τρόπους διαχείρισης των δυσκολιών που αντιμετωπίζει.

Ο ειδικός έχει αποκτήσει εμπειρία μέσα από τη συμμετοχή του σε ατομικές, ζευγαρικές και οικογενειακές συνεδρίες, καθώς και μέσα από πρακτική και εθελοντική εργασία σε διαφορετικά πλαίσια ψυχικής υγείας. Παράλληλα, έχει συμμετάσχει σε ψυχοεκπαιδευτικές δράσεις σε σχολικό πλαίσιο και έχει έρθει σε επαφή με παιδιά, εφήβους και ενήλικες.

Στη θεραπευτική σχέση δίνει ιδιαίτερη σημασία στην ενεργητική ακρόαση, την ενσυναίσθηση, τη συνεργασία και τη δημιουργία ενός ασφαλούς και αποδοτικού χώρου, όπου ο κάθε άνθρωπος μπορεί να μιλήσει ελεύθερα και χωρίς κριτική.

Στόχος του είναι η δημιουργία μιας ουσιαστικής θεραπευτικής σχέσης, μέσα από την οποία ο θεραπευόμενος θα μπορεί, με τον δικό του ρυθμό, να εξερευνήσει τις ανάγκες, τις δυσκολίες και τις σχέσεις του και να αναζητήσει νέες δυνατότητες και τρόπους αντιμετώπισης.

Vasiliki Xristidi is a Psychologist who maintains a private practice in Ampelokipoi, where she conducts both in-person and online sessions, addressing a variety of cases. She is a graduate of Panteion University, with postgraduate studies in Business Psychology from the University of East London. In the course of her professional career, she has collaborated with mental health professionals to provide comprehensive care to her clients. During her internship at the Attica Psychiatric Hospital Dromokaiteio, she gained valuable experience with a wide range of psychiatric cases, deepening her expertise in diagnosis and psychological support. She holds certifications in the psychometric instruments MMPI-2 and WAIS-IV, as well as training in Mindfulness, applied in anxiety management and enhancing psychological resilience. In her practice, she provides psychological support to adults experiencing anxiety, depression, mood disorders, panic attacks, and workplace difficulties. Additionally, she offers specialized support to individuals from the LGBTQ+ community, ensuring a safe and accepting therapeutic environment. She also works with children, adolescents, and parents, focusing on emotional development, behavior management, and improving communication within the family. She continuously pursues professional development by attending seminars and trainings to deliver modern and effective interventions.