Health professionals for Τόνωση αυτοεκτίμησης

Marina Kirmpa, MSc, is an experienced Psychologist - Psychotherapist with a private practice in Peristeri, providing personalized mental health services based on a solid academic and professional background. She holds a degree in Psychology from the University of Crete and a master's degree in "School Psycho-pedagogy and Prevention of Youth Deprivation." Additionally, she has studied at the Higher School of Pedagogical and Technological Education (ASPAITE) and has received formal training in Cognitive Analytic and Systemic Psychotherapy. Her clinical experience is extensive, including work at the Attica Psychiatric Hospital "Daphne," as well as in specialized therapy centers. She has also provided her services in various educational settings (Primary Schools, Junior High Schools, General High Schools, Vocational High Schools, and IEK). She maintains continuous professional development through parent seminars and active participation in scientific conferences.

Ο Χατζηανδρέου Ευάγγελος, είναι Ψυχολόγος με άδεια ασκήσεως επαγγέλματος, κάτοχος πτυχίου BSc (Hons) στην Ψυχολογία από το University of East London, με μεταπτυχιακές σπουδές MSc (with Distinction) στην Κλινική και Κοινοτική Ψυχολογία από το ίδιο πανεπιστήμιο. Παράλληλα, είναι εκπαιδευόμενος Ψυχοθεραπευτής στη Συστημική Προσέγγιση, στο πλαίσιο του Διεθνούς Τετραετούς Μετεκπαιδευτικού Προγράμματος στη Συμβουλευτική και Ψυχοθεραπεία του Εθνικού και Καποδιστριακού Πανεπιστημίου Αθηνών.

Η θεραπευτική του προσέγγιση βασίζεται στις αρχές της συστημικής θεωρίας, με επιρροές από τη Γνωσιακή Συμπεριφοριστική Θεραπεία (CBT) και τη Λακανική ψυχανάλυση. Η θεραπευτική του στάση προσβλέπει τη θεραπεία, ως μια διαλογική και αλληλεπιδραστική διαδικασία, κατά την οποία το νόημα και η αλλαγή προκύπτουν μέσα από τη θεραπευτική σχέση και τη συν-κατανόηση. Κεντρικές αξίες που διέπουν την προσέγγιση του, είναι η αυθεντικότητα, ο αναστοχασμός, η συμμετοχικότητα στη θεραπευτική σχέση και η διάθεση επανεξέτασης των αφηγήσεων που οργανώνουν την εμπειρία και τη ζωή του/της θεραπευόμενου/ης.

Έχει αποκτήσει κλινική εμπειρία μέσω πρακτικής άσκησης σε δομές όπως ο Οίκος Ευγηρίας “Λεώνια”, καθώς και μέσω εθελοντισμού στην ΑμΚΕ “Καρκινάκι”. Επιπλέον, έχει προσφέρει υπηρεσίες σε γραμμή ψυχολογικής υποστήριξης, παρέχοντας άμεση ψυχολογική ανακούφιση και στήριξη σε άτομα που βρίσκονται σε κατάσταση κρίσης ή έντονης συναισθηματικής δυσκολίας.

Δεσμεύεται στη διαρκή επιμόρφωση και εποπτεία, με στόχο την υπεύθυνη, επιστημονικά τεκμηριωμένη και με σεβασμό παρουσία στη θεραπευτική διαδικασία.

Έχει συμμετάσχει σε πλήθος σεμιναρίων και εκπαιδευτικών δράσεων, όπως:

    •    Σεμινάριο Ψυχοεκπαίδευσης, Metropolitan College

    •    Σεμινάριο Κλινικής Ψυχανάλυσης (Ψ.Ν.Α. – Α.Κ.Σ.Π.Α.)

    •    Σεμινάριο «The Clinic of the Gaze in Adolescents», Γ.Ν.Α. “Γ. Γεννηματάς”

    •    Κλινική Νευροψυχολογική Εκτίμηση και Αποκατάσταση, Metropolitan College

    •    Πιστοποιημένο πρόγραμμα «Διαχείριση Προβλημάτων Οικογενειακού Βίου», Ίδρυμα Ποιμαντικής Επιμόρφωσης

    •    Online course “Moralities of Everyday Life”, Yale University

Παράλληλα, συμμετέχει σε εκπαιδευτικές δραστηριότητες ως εισηγητής σε σεμινάρια ψυχολογίας και επόπτης πτυχιακών εργασιών σε φοιτητές/τριες Ψυχολογίας. Έχει επίσης συμμετάσχει ως ομιλητής (individual speaker) σε διεθνές επιστημονικό συνέδριο, παρουσιάζοντας ερευνητική εργασία.

Στο θεραπευτικό πλαίσιο υποστηρίζει άτομα που αντιμετωπίζουν άγχος, συναισθηματικές δυσκολίες, εσωτερικές συγκρούσεις, δυσκολίες στις διαπροσωπικές σχέσεις, απώλεια και ζητήματα αυτοεκτίμησης.

Σήμερα εργάζεται ιδιωτικά, προσφέροντας ατομικές συνεδρίες δια ζώσης και διαδικτυακά. Στο πλαίσιο της θεραπευτικής του πρακτικής, η διαδικασία προσεγγίζεται ως ένας χώρος διαλόγου και συνεργασίας, όπου οι εμπειρίες, οι σκέψεις και τα συναισθήματα μπορούν να εκφραστούν και να διερευνηθούν με ασφάλεια. Μέσα από αυτή τη διερεύνηση, οι προσωπικές αφηγήσεις μπορούν να επανεξεταστούν και να αποκτήσουν νέα νοήματα, ανοίγοντας τη δυνατότητα για διαφορετικούς τρόπους κατανόησης του εαυτού και των σχέσεων.

Vagena Xristina is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist and maintains a private practice in Thessaloniki. She holds a degree in Psychology from Aristotle University of Thessaloniki and completed a postgraduate program in Counseling Psychology at the University of Edinburgh in Scotland. Subsequently, she underwent a 4-year training program at the Hellenic Society for Behavioral Research, specializing in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. Additionally, she is certified in the administration of the MMPI-2 (Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory) by ISON Psychometrica. She has worked as a trainer at the public IEK of Aridea and Sindos and at the Mental Health Vocational Training Center, providing training to caregivers of individuals with dementia, autism, and Alzheimer's disease. Furthermore, she has served as a Psychologist at the American College of Anatolia in Thessaloniki, as a School Psychologist at the 12th Vocational High School (EPAL) of Thessaloniki, and as a Forensic Psychologist Expert at the Thessaloniki Court of First Instance. Finally, she was a collaborator for 6 years at the Speech Therapy Center "Playlearning" in Thessaloniki.

Dr. Reppa Glykeria is a Psychologist and maintains her private practice in Athens (Syngrou - Fix). She holds a Bachelor's degree in Psychology (Hons) and Physical Education and Sports Sciences, as well as Master's degrees and a PhD in Educational and School Sports Psychology. Approaching her science as a dynamic process that constantly evolves, she has attended numerous post-graduate programs and seminars, including Cognitive-Behavioral Psychotherapy, Counseling and Career Orientation, Psychoeducation and Family Therapy, Couple Counseling, Eating Disorders and Obesity, as well as Mindfulness for children and adults. She is a Lecturer in Educational Psychology at the Department of Psychology of the School of Health Sciences at Neapolis University Pafos and co-coordinator of the MSc in Educational Psychology. She has worked as a Psychologist in an online psychotherapy program for anxiety disorders due to the Covid_19 pandemic, on the "Isolation, without loneliness" helpline, as well as on the 10306 Psychosocial Support Line.

Tsoukalou Sissy is a Psychologist, an honors graduate of the Department of Psychology at the University of Athens (NKUA), licensed to practice (License No. 78517), with passion and sensitivity for her profession and humanity. Her scientific interests focus on clinical psychopathology of adults and children & adolescents, as well as the psychoanalytic approach to psychotherapy. Since October 2024, she has been completing her clinical training in the Child Psychiatry Department of the General Children’s Hospital of Penteli. The hands-on experience with cases there provides her with rich clinical knowledge and experience, invaluable for her competence as a Professional. She has been trained in the psychodiagnostic assessment of children, adolescents, and adults (psychological assessment tools: TAT, Rorschach, WISC-V) at the Institute of Mental Health for Children and Adults I.PSY.P.E. P. Sakellaropoulos and at DI.K.E.PSY. Additionally, her skillset is enhanced by the knowledge gained and continuously acquired from her postgraduate training in Clinical Psychopathology, organized by the 1st Psychiatric Clinic of the University of Athens and EPIPSY, from psychoanalytic seminars she attends at the Hellenic Society of Psychoanalysis and Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy (HSPPP), as well as from various other seminars and conferences she has participated in, contributing to her ongoing professional development. For cases she undertakes in Therapy and Counseling at her private practice, she receives weekly individual supervision from a Clinical Psychologist and Psychoanalyst of the Hellenic Psychoanalytic Society (EPS).

Elena Petsa is a Psychologist-Psychotherapist, graduate of the Psychology Department of Panteion University, and maintains a private practice in Ilioupoli. Following her undergraduate studies, she pursued postgraduate training in Clinical Psychopathology at the 1st Psychiatric Clinic of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens (NKUA) and a Behavioral Psychotherapeutic approach at EPIPSY. She has completed internships at the Vyronas Family Association for Mental Health, the Behavior Therapy Unit of the Hellenic Center for Mental Health and Research, and the Special Behavior Therapy Clinic of Aeginiteio Hospital. She specializes in anxiety disorders including panic attacks, specific phobias, generalized anxiety disorder, social phobia, agoraphobia, obsessive-compulsive disorder, and hoarding disorder in adolescent and adult populations. Appointments available by request. Online sessions are offered.

Varinou Eirini - Soul Rythm is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist - Expressive Art Therapist who works online with clients in Greece and abroad. She graduated with honors from the Department of Psychology at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and has completed postgraduate studies in Dynamics, Communication, and the roles of individuals within groups at the University of Essex. Her passion for the Arts led her to specialize in Psychotherapy through Expressive Arts, a model developed by Avi Goren-Bar that integrates fundamental psychotherapeutic approaches with the Arts, aiming to understand the human psyche and harmonize the various aspects of the individual. This approach treats the human psyche holistically, allowing emotions to be better contained, as the arts complement what language and cognition often fail to reach.

Additionally, her training is consistently enriched with psychotherapeutic methods, including a three-year training in Psychodrama, a four-year participation in monthly seminars on Relational & Group Psychotherapy, and numerous workshops in the Internal Family Systems method, Authentic Movement, and body-inclusive psychotherapy approaches.

Throughout her career, she has provided services to numerous organizations and hospitals and is a founding member of the Association of Greek Expressive Therapists & Jungian Coaches. She conducts individual sessions with adults, couples, adolescents, and children who, for various reasons, prefer and choose online support. Finally, through continuous supervision and active participation in international and Greek conferences and study trips, she expands her knowledge and skills. More information about her approach can be found on her website soulrythm.com.

Ms. Mamali Anastasia is a Psychologist, licensed to practice professionally, and maintains a private practice in Kifisia. She holds a second degree in Greek Culture. She has completed postgraduate studies in Human Resource Management (MBA HR) and further training in Systemic and Family Psychotherapy. She has also completed a Continuing Education Program on the "Detection, Diagnosis, and Treatment of Infants, Children, and Adolescents with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)" from the Hellenic Society for the Study of ADHD. She undergoes personal psychotherapy and supervision with a systemic orientation and has completed a two-year clinical internship in Systemic Family Psychotherapy. She undertakes psychotherapy for adults, adolescents, and families facing difficulties, and also provides counseling sessions for parents and adolescents. Sessions can be conducted in person or online.

Iosifina Aslanopoulou BSc, MSc, NLP, Reiki is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist and maintains a private practice in Syntagma. She holds a Bachelor's degree in Psychology (BSc) from the State University of New York – Empire State College, as well as a Master's degree (MSc) in Person-Centered Psychotherapy from the University of Central Lancashire. She has specialized in Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP), holding certifications as an NLP Practitioner, Timeline Therapy Practitioner, and Hypnosis Practitioner from the Hellenic NLP Academy. Additionally, she has trained in Reiki (Usui Shiki Ryoho) up to the second level, within the framework of the Usui System of Natural Healing.

She works as a Psychologist - Psychotherapist, maintaining a private practice in Syntagma. In the context of her professional activity, she provides psychological support and psychotherapy services, aiming to enhance the mental resilience and personal development of her clients.

Tsouki Sofia MSc is a Psychologist and conducts online sessions. She holds a master's degree in Clinical Psychology from Leiden University in the Netherlands and is a graduate of the Department of Psychology at Aristotle University of Thessaloniki. She has completed extensive professional training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for children, adolescents, and adults, and has further specialized in various programs including adolescent psychopathology, panic crisis management, sexual education, special education, and Mindfulness intervention techniques. She has many years of professional experience in public and private institutions, as well as working independently. She has worked as a Psychologist at the Ministry of Education, providing psychosocial support to children, adolescents, and families, while maintaining a private practice offering individual and group psychotherapy for adults and adolescents. Additionally, she has collaborated with Day Centers for children with autism spectrum disorders, kindergartens, camps, and psychoeducational settings. Her clinical approach is based on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, integrating contemporary psychoeducation and mindfulness techniques, aiming for meaningful support and empowerment of her clients.

Koutsoudi Xristina, MSc, is a Psychologist specialized in Clinical Mental Health. She graduated from the Department of Psychology at Aristotle University of Thessaloniki (A.U.Th.) with a Master of Science (MSc) degree, with distinction, in Clinical Mental Health from the School of Medicine at A.U.Th. and holds a professional practice license. She is a trainee in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) at the Hellenic Society for Behavioral Research (HSBR) according to the criteria of the European Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies (EABCT). Simultaneously, she stays updated on developments in the scientific field of psychology by participating in workshops and conferences and is under continuous supervision to ensure ongoing education and training.

Currently, she maintains a private practice in the center of Thessaloniki, while also working as a psychologist at the Mobile Adult Mental Health Unit of Imathia. Previously, she has worked as a psychologist in Special Therapy and Special Education Centers, in secondary education schools as a school psychologist, and has provided voluntary services for a Non-Governmental Organization (NGO).

Η Βογιατζή Σοφία BSc, MSc είναι Ψυχολόγος - Ψυχοθεραπεύτρια με ειδίκευση στην Προσωποκεντρική ψυχοθεραπεία και διατηρεί ιδιωτικό γραφείο στην Αθήνα και στην Κάρυστο Ευβοίας.

Η επιλογή της να ασχοληθεί με την ψυχολογία προέκυψε από το ενδιαφέρον της για τον άνθρωπο, τις σχέσεις και τον τρόπο με τον οποίο ο καθένας βιώνει και νοηματοδοτεί την εμπειρία του.

Στο πλαίσιο της δουλειάς της, στόχος της είναι να προσφέρει έναν ασφαλή και υποστηρικτικό χώρο, όπου κάθε άνθρωπος μπορεί να εκφραστεί ελεύθερα, χωρίς φόβο κριτικής, έτσι όπως ακριβώς είναι. Πιστεύει βαθιά, ότι ο καθένας έχει μέσα του τη δυνατότητα για κατανόηση, εξέλιξη και αλλαγή, όταν βρεθεί στο κατάλληλο περιβάλλον όπου νοιώθει και είναι αποδεκτός χωρίς όρους.

Η προσέγγισή της βασίζεται στην αυθεντική σχέση, την ενσυναίσθηση και τον σεβασμό στη μοναδικότητα του κάθε ατόμου. Δίνει έμφαση στον ρυθμό και τις ανάγκες του θεραπευόμενου, συνοδεύοντάς τον στο μονοπάτι προς τη συνάντηση με τον εαυτό του και την προσωπική του ανάπτυξη.

Παρέχει υπηρεσίες ψυχοθεραπείας σε ενήλικες και εφήβους για θέματα όπως το άγχος και η ένταση, οι δυσκολίες στις σχέσεις, οι τραυματικές εμπειρίες, η χαμηλή αυτοεκτίμηση και η διαχείριση στις μεταβατικές περιόδους της ζωής.

Η εφηβεία είναι μια περίοδος σημαντικών αλλαγών και προκλήσεων και έτσι η θεραπευτική υποστήριξη μπορεί να βοηθήσει τον έφηβο να εκφράσει σκέψεις και συναισθήματα, να ενισχύσει την αυτοπεποίθησή του και να διαχειριστεί τις δυσκολίες της καθημερινότητας. Επιπλέον παρέχει συμβουλευτική υποστήριξη, μια βραχυπρόθεσμη υποστήριξη για συγκεκριμένες δυσκολίες ή αποφάσεις ζωής, με στόχο την κατανόηση και την εύρεση τρόπων διαχείρισης.