Health professionals for Couple counseling near Vironas

Η Βαμβασάκη Ζωή είναι Ψυχολόγος - Παιδοψυχολόγος BSc, MSc και διαθέτει άδεια ασκήσεως επαγγέλματος. Είναι πτυχιούχος του τμήματος Ψυχολογίας του Παντείου Πανεπιστημίου Αθηνών και κάτοχος του Μεταπτυχιακού Τίτλου Σπουδών "Ψυχική Υγεία και Ψυχιατρική Παιδιών και Εφήβων" από την Ιατρική Σχολή του Εθνικού και Καποδιστριακού Πανεπιστημίου Αθηνών. Έχει πραγματοποιήσει πρακτική άσκηση στη Κοινωνική Υπηρεσία του Δήμου Βούλας - Βάρης - Βουλιαγμένης και στο Τμήμα Ψυχιατρικής Παιδιών και Εφήβων του Γενικού Νοσοκομείου "Ασκληπιείο" Βούλας. Επιπλέον, έχει εργαστεί ως εθελόντρια Ψυχολόγος στη Ψυχολογική Υπηρεσία της Διεύθυνσης Κοινωνικής Προστασίας, Υγείας, Παιδείας και Εθελοντισμού του Δήμου Ηλιούπολης. Ειδικεύεται στη συμβουλευτική παιδιών, εφήβων και γονέων, καθώς και στις αγχώδεις διαταραχές, στην αντιμετώπιση φοβιών και στη διαχείριση της κατάθλιψης και του πένθους. Στο ιδιωτικό γραφείο που διατηρεί στην Ηλιούπολη παρέχει συνεδρίες για ενήλικες και εφήβους, σεβόμενη τις ιδιαίτερες ανάγκες εκάστοτε θεραπευόμενου.

Anna Vrettou is a Mental Health Consultant - Psychotherapist - Psychoeducator - Facilitator and maintains a private practice in Ilioupoli. Additionally, she collaborates with the Therapeutic Counseling Center (KE.THESY) in Chalandri, Attica as a psychoeducator for students.

Her theoretical approaches are based on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Psychodynamic Therapy, Integrative Psychotherapy, and Gestalt, utilizing methods such as play therapy, art therapy, and drama therapy. She has completed a 4-year program in Mental Health Counseling and Couple Counseling, and continues to pursue training in Psychology at a private university as well as in Group Facilitation.

Animapsyche - Aggeliki Mitrou is a Psychologist, graduate of the Department of Psychology at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and holder of a professional license. At the same time, she is a Psychotherapist, trained in the Cognitive-Behavioral Psychotherapy model at the Center for Applied Psychotherapy and Counseling. She has attended numerous training sessions and seminars in Clinical Psychology, Adult Psychopathology, Health Psychology, Counseling Psychology, Special Education, Cognitive Interventions, Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, Psychological First Aid, among others, and has also been trained in the administration of psychometric tools. In collaboration with experienced and esteemed professors from the University, she co-authored an article published in a well-known scientific journal entitled "Koliouli F, Issari P, Mitrou A. (2021). Lived experiences of Idiopathic Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) patients and the perceived impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. Journal of Health Psychology." She maintains her private practice in Goudi (near Agia Sofia Children's Hospital) where she provides, both online and in person, individual and group psychotherapy sessions for adolescents and adults, parent counseling, as well as chronic disease management for patients and caregivers. She is specialized in a wide range of issues and psychological difficulties including anxiety, depression, panic attacks, chronic illnesses, exam anxiety, couples therapy, parent counseling, phobias, anger management, communication skills or assertiveness, low self-esteem, post-traumatic stress, personality issues, etc. Finally, she collaborates with the Association of People with Crohn's Disease and Ulcerative Colitis of Greece and provides psychotherapy services to patients and caregivers. Appointments at her office are available by appointment only.

Skolarikou Eleni is a Psychologist, Child Psychologist - Psychotherapist and maintains a private practice in Neos Kosmos. She holds a degree in Psychology from the Open University UK. Subsequently, she completed postgraduate studies (MSc) in Applied Psychology at Derby University as well as in Child Development Psychology at the University of Central Lancashire. Additionally, she has completed a three-year postgraduate training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Adults at the Center for Applied Psychotherapy and Counseling and has attended a postgraduate seminar in Positive Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (Positive CBT) at the Society for Cognitive Behavioral Studies. She has worked as a Psychologist in various settings, gaining valuable experience such as at the Red Cross Hospital, Korgialeneio - Benakeio, and the Center for Applied Psychotherapy and Counseling. In her private practice, she handles cases across the full spectrum of Psychology, conducting sessions with adults, children, adolescents, and parents.

Η Χαρά Κωστάκη είναι Κλινική Κοινωνική Λειτουργός, Συστημική-Οικογενειακή Ψυχοθεραπεύτρια, MSc και διατηρεί ιδιωτικό γραφείο στον Υμηττό.

Αποφοίτησε από το τμήμα Κοινωνικής Εργασίας του Πανεπιστημίου Δυτικής Αττικής και έλαβε Μεταπτυχιακό τίτλο στην Ψυχική Υγεία Παιδιού και Εφήβου από το Ευρωπαϊκό Πανεπιστήμιο Κύπρου.

Η ψυχοθεραπευτική πρακτική της βασίζεται στο Εμπλουτισμένο Συστημικό Μοντέλο SANE (System, Attachment, Narrative and Encephalon), για το οποίο εκπαιδεύτηκε στο Ινστιτούτο Εκπαίδευσης και Έρευνας στη Συστημική Ψυχοθεραπεία "Λόγω Ψυχής". Επιπλέον, έχει ολοκληρώσει το πρόγραμμα Κλινικής Ψυχοπαθολογίας της Α' Ψυχιατρικής Κλινικής του Εθνικού και Καποδιστριακού Πανεπιστημίου Αθηνών στο Αιγινήτειο Νοσοκομείο, ενώ η εκπαίδευσή της περιλαμβάνει θεματικές, όπως τα Αφηγηματικά εργαλεία στη θεραπευτική πρακτική από το Ινστιτούτο Εκπαίδευσης και Έρευνας στη Συστημική Ψυχοθεραπεία "Λόγω Ψυχής", τα Δικαιώματα του Ανθρώπου από την Εθνική Επιτροπή για τα Δικαιώματα του Ανθρώπου, καθώς και η Ειδική Αγωγή από το Πανεπιστήμιο Αιγαίου.

Κατά τη διάρκεια της επαγγελματικής της πορείας, εργάστηκε σε δομές που υποστηρίζουν την ψυχική υγεία ευάλωτων μεταναστευτικών και προσφυγικών ομάδων, έχοντας διατελέσει υπεύθυνη προστασίας παίδων και ενηλίκων στον Διεθνή Οργανισμό Μετανάστευσης, καθώς και συνεργάτις του PRAKSIS, της ΜΕΤΑδρασης και της Ε.Κ.Πο.Σ.Π.Ο. "Νόστος". Επιπροσθέτως, έχει εργαστεί ως Αναπληρώτρια Κοινωνική Λειτουργός στην Πρωτοβάθμια Εκπαίδευση, με κύριο ρόλο την υποστήριξη μαθητών, γονέων και εκπαιδευτικών μέσω αξιολογήσεων και ψυχοκοινωνικών παρεμβάσεων.

Στο ιδιωτικό της γραφείο διαμορφώνει ένα σταθερό και προστατευμένο πλαίσιο, μέσα από ατομικές συνεδρίες ψυχοθεραπείας, θεραπείας ζεύγους και οικογένειας, όπου η προσωπική διαδρομή φωτίζεται μέσα από την αφήγηση, χωρίς τον φόβο της κριτικής, με σεβασμό στον προσωπικό ρυθμό των θεραπευόμενων.

Κάθε θεραπευτική διαδικασία αντιμετωπίζεται ως μια κοινή αναζήτηση, όπου η ιστορία του κάθε ανθρώπου αναγνωρίζεται ως η βάση για μια νέα, πιο λειτουργική καθημερινότητα.

Paulos Papadolias is a Psychologist – Psychotherapist licensed to practice by the Athens Prefecture and maintains a private practice in Ilioupoli. He holds a degree from Neapolis University Pafos and is a postgraduate student in the Clinical Psychology Department at the University of Essex. He has extensive professional experience conducting sessions with adults and children. Additionally, he has attended numerous training seminars on interpersonal relationships, psychological trauma, anxiety management, depression, and grief counseling. Consultations are available by appointment at his office. Online sessions are also offered.

Therapyway Psychotherapy Center is a model Mental Health Services Center located in Piraeus and Galatsi. It represents an innovative initiative in the field of mental health, integrating the principles and the most up-to-date data of psychotherapy and NLP tailored to each case. Utilizing the capabilities of its interdisciplinary team, it offers a range of diagnostic and therapeutic services on-site, responding holistically and individually to mental health needs. The areas of specialization include generalized anxiety disorder, anxiety attacks, grief, depression, panic attacks, dilemmas, separation, professional and personal deadlocks, and various others. The center’s interdisciplinary team consists of psychologists, NLP Coaches, and specialized psychotherapists, capable of receiving a request, conducting a comprehensive evaluation, and proposing the appropriate therapeutic approach.

Kaltsouni Xara is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist and maintains a private practice in Pangrati. She graduated from the Department of Psychology at the University of Crete and completed her postgraduate studies at the University of Utrecht, specializing in Child and Adolescent Clinical Psychology. Additionally, she is a trainee in Systemic - Family Psychotherapy at the Laboratory for the Investigation of Human Relations in Athens. What attracted her to Systemic therapy is the holistic perspective on the individual. From this viewpoint, the psychological focus shifts from the individual to the whole, resulting in an expansion of our "internal lens" that leads to a multifactorial understanding of our internal organization. Regarding her professional experience, in recent years, she has worked at the Association for Mental Health in Patras (S.O.PSY.), aiming to provide psychological support to individuals with psychosocial difficulties. Finally, she has worked with the International Organization for Migration (IOM), where she contributed to the psychosocial rehabilitation of vulnerable groups.

Moskofoglou Orestis is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist. He studied Psychology (BSc Hons Psychology) at the University of East London. He has successfully completed his four-year specialization as a Systemic and Family Psychotherapist at the Laboratory for Human Relationship Investigation. Alongside his studies, he completed a specialization program in Child Psychology and Child Psychiatry at the University of the Aegean. Subsequently, he specialized in Family Law for Social Scientists, also at the University of the Aegean, and thereafter in Human Sexuality at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. As part of his specialization, he has undertaken internships in private and public institutions, such as the social service of the Municipality of Agios Dimitrios. He collaborates with Foreign Language Centers and Tutoring Schools, conducting psychoeducational seminars for parents and adolescents. He is also an associate member of the Hellenic Association of Counseling and the British Psychological Society, with the title MBPsS.

Η Λιτσάκη Υρώ είναι Ψυχολόγος – Ψυχοθεραπεύτρια με άδεια ασκήσεως επαγγέλματος και μεταπτυχιακή εξειδίκευση στη Συμβουλευτική και Συνθετική Ψυχοθεραπεία. Στο πλαίσιο της κλινικής της πορείας, έχει αποκτήσει εμπειρία στην ατομική ψυχοθεραπεία ενηλίκων και στην ψυχοκοινωνική υποστήριξη ατόμων με σοβαρές ψυχικές διαταραχές, καθώς και στη θεραπευτική εργασία με οικογένειες και φροντιστές. Η επαγγελματική της εμπειρία περιλαμβάνει τη διαχείριση ενός ευρέος φάσματος ψυχικών και συναισθηματικών δυσκολιών, όπως αγχώδεις διαταραχές, διαταραχές διάθεσης, ζητήματα αυτοεκτίμησης, διαπροσωπικές δυσκολίες και κλινική συμπτωματολογία. Η συνεχής εκπαίδευση και η συστηματική κλινική εποπτεία αποτελούν βασικούς άξονες της επαγγελματικής της εξέλιξης. Παράλληλα, βρίσκεται σε πολυετή εκπαίδευση στην Ψυχανάλυση Ομάδας, Οικογένειας και Ζεύγους, στο πλαίσιο του πενταετούς εκπαιδευτικού προγράμματος του ΕΛΕΚΙΝ, διευρύνοντας περαιτέρω την κλινική της κατάρτιση και την κατανόηση των δυναμικών που αναπτύσσονται στις διαπροσωπικές και οικογενειακές σχέσεις. Συμμετέχει ενεργά σε συλλόγους οικογενειών ατόμων με ψυχιατρική εμπειρία, μέσα από εθελοντική δράση, ψυχοεκπαίδευση και υποστηρικτικές παρεμβάσεις. Έχει επίσης συμμετάσχει ως ομιλήτρια σε επιστημονικά συνέδρια, ημερίδες και βιβλιοπαρουσιάσεις, συμβάλλοντας ενεργά στον επιστημονικό διάλογο γύρω από θέματα ψυχικής υγείας. Η θεραπευτική της προσέγγιση βασίζεται στη δημιουργία μιας σταθερής και ασφαλούς σχέσης εμπιστοσύνης, μέσα στην οποία το άτομο μπορεί να διερευνήσει τις δυσκολίες του, να κατανοήσει βαθύτερα τον εαυτό του και να επεξεργαστεί ουσιαστικά τα βιώματά του. Στόχος της είναι να συνοδεύει κάθε θεραπευόμενο με σεβασμό, συνέπεια και επαγγελματική ευθύνη στη δική του προσωπική πορεία προς την ψυχική ενδυνάμωση και την ουσιαστική αλλαγή.

Iliopoulou Kyriaki - Eirini is a Mental Health Consultant - Psychotherapist and maintains a private practice in Ilioupoli. She holds a degree in Psychology from the American College of Greece (Deree College). Concurrently, she completed her studies in the Department of French Language & Literature at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. Her postgraduate degree was obtained from the University of Bangor in Wales, United Kingdom (University of Wales, Bangor, UK), specializing in the Fundamental Principles of Clinical Psychology. She has specialized in Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy at the Center for Applied Psychotherapy & Counseling, as well as in Special Education at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens in the Developmental Pediatrics Unit. Additionally, she holds certification in counseling children, adolescents, and parents from the Center for Applied Psychotherapy & Counseling. Furthermore, she is certified in Mindfulness Therapy from the Tree of Therapy, Self-awareness & Learning Workshop. She has been working since 2003 with typically developing children in various settings, as an educator in schools, tutoring centers, and as staff in children's camps. Since 2012, she has been employed as a parallel support assistant for Individuals with Disabilities (IWD) in schools and camps. Finally, since 2013, she has worked as a Consultant-Psychotherapist for children, adolescents, adults, and parents on both an individual and group level.

Koletsas Giannis is a Psychotherapist - European Association of Psychotherapy - Mental Health Counselor with a Pearson Level Five Diploma BTEC and maintains a private practice in Athens. He holds a Level 5 diploma in Therapeutic Counseling and has undergone four years of training and specialization in Person-Centered Psychotherapy at the ICPS College for Humanistic Sciences. Previously, he worked as a caregiver for individuals with mental disorders at "Anima AMKE," has volunteered at Korydallos prisons, and participated in a parent group program organized by the Ministry of Education. He has specialized expertise and experience in counseling, the person-centered approach, as well as individual psychotherapy. Additionally, he is a member of the Panhellenic Association of Professionals of Person-Centered and Experiential Approach and a member of the European Association of Psychotherapy. Finally, he has attended numerous seminars and conferences in Greece to further his education.

Giorgos Rossonis is a Psychotherapist - Mental Health Counselor with private practices in Pagkrati and Kifisia. He holds a degree from the Department of Philosophy, Pedagogy, and Psychology with a specialization in Psychology from the University of Ioannina. He possesses a Diploma in Counseling Skills from the Athens Synthesis Center and has completed postgraduate training in Integrative Psychotherapy at the same Center. Additionally, he has attended training programs on "Learning Disabilities and Counseling Skills for Specialists and Educators" and "Contemporary Issues in Child Psychiatry" at the General Children's Hospital "P. & A. Kyriakou." He has completed his internship in numerous groups both abroad and domestically within the alcohol detoxification program at the 10th Alcoholics DAFNI. Furthermore, he has worked as a Counselor on the 24-hour psychological support line for the armed forces at the Inter-Branch Mental Health Center of the Armed Forces, as well as in the Wishes Department of Make-A-Wish Greece. Finally, he is a member of the European Society of Integrative Psychotherapy and the Hellenic Society of Integrative Counseling and Psychotherapy. As a psychotherapist, he is dedicated to helping individuals on their journey toward self-discovery, confronting their fears, and progressing toward self-actualization.

Maria Therianou is a certified clinical psychologist-psychotherapist with offices in Ambelokipi and Ilioupoli, offering specialized counseling and psychotherapy services. She supports individuals facing interpersonal difficulties, anxiety, stress, depression, and grief, while also helping people discover their personal meaning in life.

She has been trained at the Psychosomatic Clinic of the Aeginiteio Hospital, completed postgraduate studies in Clinical Psychology in Groningen, and specialized in Systemic Family Psychotherapy at "Logo Psyhis," where she focused on therapy for individuals, families, and couples. In addition to individual sessions, she coordinates psychotherapy groups focused on self-awareness, providing participants the opportunity to explore deeper aspects of themselves.

Simultaneously, she offers mental health seminars for companies, contributing to the psychological well-being of employees, and undertakes crisis intervention, providing immediate support in challenging situations. With scientific training, a holistic approach, and a compassionate perspective, she creates a safe therapeutic environment, helping each individual take the next step towards balance and growth.

At the Ambelokipi office, she collaborates with a specialized child psychologist who provides parental empowerment and parent counseling, offering guidance and practical solutions on issues of upbringing, communication, and family relationships. Through a personalized and supportive approach, she strengthens the parent-child connection, promoting a stable and healthy emotional environment.

Zacharias Kavarligkos is a Psychologist who maintains a private practice in Ilisia, while simultaneously collaborating with other colleagues in the field of mental health as well as with therapeutic centers, where he conducts group and individual sessions for adults, adolescents, families, and couples. He completed his initial studies in Sociology at the University of Crete. After his first cycle of studies, he studied Psychology at Panteion University of Social and Political Sciences. Concurrently, he successfully completed the four-year specialization program in Systemic and Family Psychotherapy at the Laboratory of Human Relations Investigation, gaining essential and valuable clinical experience alongside distinguished trainers and supervising psychotherapists. He has worked as a Trainee, completing his training by managing and monitoring cases at the Laboratory of Human Relations Investigation. Additionally, he completed his internship, acquiring highly significant experience alongside valuable collaborators at the Rethymno Mental Health Center as well as at the "Metaxa" Anti-Cancer Hospital, with an emphasis on liaison psychiatry. Finally, he has volunteered for hundreds of hours in the social service of the Municipality of Perama and has worked in positions concerning Child Protection, including as a Child Protection Program Coordinator at the Non-Governmental Organization METAdrasi.

Angeliki Xatzimanoli, MSc is a Psychologist, certified Psychotherapist, and maintains a private practice in Ilisia. She holds a degree from the Department of Psychology at the University of Central Lancashire and graduated from the Department of Social Policy at Panteion University. Additionally, she has a master's degree in "Addiction Treatment - Addictology" from the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, in collaboration with the Medical School of Athens. Currently, she is training in "Systemic Psychotherapy and Counseling" at the Center for Systemic Study and Therapy of Athens (Ke.S.Me.Th.). Throughout her career, she has volunteered with the Non-Governmental Organizations "ActionAid Hellas" and the International Cybersecurity Institute (CSI). She served as a Psychologist for the NGO "The Home Project" and collaborates as an external associate with the Center for Special Therapies "Oikogeneia." She also writes voluntarily for the website ''efiveia.gr,'' focusing on family and its connection and collaboration with the online therapy platform Terappin. She has been trained in the application of the Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy protocol (TF-CBT). She provides psychological support to children, adolescents, and adults. It is noteworthy that she participated in authoring the European program "TRACeD," within the framework of actions for the awareness and prevention of online gender-based violence. In her private practice, she undertakes the assessment, monitoring, and psychotherapeutic treatment of various psychological difficulties, such as anxiety disorders, depressive episodes, adjustment disorders, personality disorders, as well as issues related to interpersonal relationships and self-esteem.