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Η Χατζηχρήστου Άννα είναι Πιστοποιημένη Ψυχοθεραπεύτρια και Σύμβουλος Ψυχικής Υγείας με ειδίκευση στην Προσωποκεντρική και Focusing Βιωματική Ψυχοθεραπεία και την Σύγχρονη Κλινική Ύπνωση. Ως πολύτιμα εφόδια διαθέτει τις συστηματικές σπουδές της σε Πανεπιστήμια της Αγγλίας και των Η.Π.Α., την εμπειρία που αποκόμισε από την μακροχρόνια εργασία της στο πεδίο, μα πάνω απ’ όλα τη συνέπεια και την αδιαπραγμάτευτη αγάπη της για το αντικείμενο. Γεννημένη το 1962 στην Αθήνα, απέκτησε Bachelor Degree στην Ψυχολογία ολοκληρώνοντας με επιτυχία τις σπουδές της στο Southeastern College της Πολιτείας Delaware των ΗΠΑ, ενώ μερικά χρόνια αργότερα της απονεμήθηκε από το University of East Anglia του Norwich Μεταπτυχιακός Τίτλος Σπουδών (Master) στην Προσωποκεντρική και Focusing Βιωματική Ψυχοθεραπεία. Θέλοντας να εμβαθύνει ακόμη περισσότερο, απέκτησε Πτυχίο Πιστοποιημένου Επαγγελματία στην Focusing Βιωματική Ψυχοθεραπεία από το Focusing Institute της Νέας Υόρκης, ενώ πρόσφατα εξειδικεύτηκε επίσης στην Σύγχρονη Βιοθυμική Κλινική Ύπνωση, λαμβάνοντας Πιστοποίηση Υπνοθεραπεύτριας από τον επίσημο επαγγελματικό φορέα Κλινικής Ύπνωσης στη Βρετανία (General Hypnotherapy Standards Council). Είτε ως μαθητευόμενη, είτε αργότερα ως εκπαιδεύτρια και επόπτρια, συνέχισε να έχει σταθερή παρουσία στο χώρο της κατάρτισης Επαγγελματιών Ψυχικής Υγείας. Ταυτόχρονα, συμμετείχε σε δεκάδες Συνέδρια, Διεθνή Συμπόσια και Ημερίδες σε Ελλάδα και εξωτερικό. Ωστόσο, γνωρίζοντας πως κανένας τίτλος δεν μπορεί να υποκαταστήσει την γνήσια εμπειρία φρόντισε από νωρίς να υπηρετήσει την επιστήμη της στην πράξη, εργαζόμενη σε εθελοντική βάση επί 15 χρόνια (2005-2020) στο Ιατρείο Περιοχικής Αναισθησίας, Θεραπείας Πόνου και Παρηγορικής Αγωγής του Αρεταίειου Πανεπιστημιακού Νοσοκομείου Αθηνών, στον τομέα Συμβουλευτικής και Ψυχοθεραπείας. Παράλληλα, από το 1990 έως σήμερα διενεργεί ατομικές και ομαδικές συνεδρίες και βιωματικά εργαστήρια σε συνεργασία με Κέντρα Ψυχικής Υγείας, έχοντας ακόμα συμμετάσχει εθελοντικά σε Εκστρατείες Προληπτικής Ιατρικής για Παιδιά και Ενηλίκους υπό το Γενικό Νοσοκομείο Παίδων "Π. & Α.Κυριακού". Είναι ιδρυτικό μέλος της Ελληνικής Προσωποκεντρικής - Βιωματικής Εταιρείας (ΕΠΒΕ), μέλος της Εθνικής Εταιρείας Ψυχοθεραπείας Ελλάδος (ΕΕΨΕ), της Ευρωπαϊκής Εταιρείαs Ψυχοθεραπείας (EAP), της Ελληνικής Εταιρείας Συμβουλευτικής (ΕΕΣ), της Ευρωπαϊκής Εταιρείας Συμβουλευτικής (EAC), της Παγκόσμιας Εταιρείας Προσωποκεντρικής και Βιωματικής Συμβουλευτικής και Ψυχοθεραπείας (WAPCEPC) και Πιστοποιημένη Επόπτρια Προσωποκεντρικής και Focusing Ψυχοθεραπείας από το Υπουργείο Παιδείας (ΕΟΠΕΠ).

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.

Thodoris Deremoutis is a Psychologist–Psychotherapist, licensed to practice, specializing in Systemic Counseling and Psychotherapy. At the same time, he has completed training in Child Psychology and in the analysis of Children’s Drawings, expanding his approach to understanding and supporting children and families. In his private office and at PSYence, he offers sessions to adults, adolescents, and families, aiming to enhance mental balance, empowerment, and the connection between family members. He believes that the therapeutic relationship is a living, human connection that can create the conditions for change and growth in each person’s life.In addition, he completed his internship at Red Umbrella Athens (RUA) – the Empowerment Center for People Working in Sex Work, providing psychosocial support to cis and trans women sex workers. It is worth noting that he has volunteered his services at the Hellenic Association of People Living with HIV “Positive Voice” and now works as a Psychologist in Special Therapy Centers, where he sees children and adolescents and provides parental counseling.

Sotiropoulou Ifigeneia is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist with a private practice in Kolonaki. She holds a degree in Psychology from Aristotle University of Thessaloniki and a master's diploma in Counseling Psychology from the University of Athens. She specialized in systemic psychotherapy through the clinical program at the "Logou Psychis" Institute of Education and Research.

She has experience in Parent Counseling as a group coordinator, as well as counseling children and adolescents. She provides individual and group therapy for adults and couples. Additionally, as an adult educator and seminar presenter, she conducts seminars and lectures aimed at raising public awareness on a variety of topics.

Mitsa Maria MSc is a Psychologist - Systemic Psychotherapist and maintains a private practice in Ampelokipoi. She graduated from the Department of Psychology at Aristotle University of Thessaloniki and holds a postgraduate degree in "Health Promotion and Education" from the Medical School and the Department of Psychology of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. She trained in Systemic Psychotherapy and Counseling and has completed the clinical training program at the 1st Psychiatric Clinic of the Papageorgiou General Hospital of Thessaloniki. In recent years, she has worked in non-governmental organizations, providing psychological and psychosocial support to vulnerable populations as a psychologist, through individual and group sessions, and as a coordinator of a hosting structure for unaccompanied minors. Furthermore, she has worked as a psychologist in the design and implementation of national and European programs for the prevention and promotion of psychosocial health for children, parents, educators, and professionals. As part of her ongoing training and improvement of therapeutic practice, she attends educational seminars, receives systematic supervision, and follows a personal course of individual psychotherapy.

Papanikolaou Natalia is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist and maintains a private practice in Ilisia. She holds a professional license with protocol number 1771 / 20-02-2019. She is a graduate of the Psychology Department of Panteion University and an honors graduate of a postgraduate diploma from the Medical Department of Athens, as well as a second postgraduate diploma from the Pedagogical Department of Athens, where she was admitted with a full scholarship. She has completed a four-year specialization program in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) at the Society of Cognitive and Behavioral Studies (EISS), certified by the EABCT. Additionally, she has been trained in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and has completed a training program in Clinical Psychopathology within the framework of the program at the First Psychiatric Clinic of the University of Athens. Furthermore, she has received certification for the Ariston Test – a career orientation tool. Her special interests include anxiety and depressive disorders, relationship counseling, self-image, and personality disorders. Currently, she works as a school psychologist as well as privately, conducting sessions with adults, children, and adolescents, including online sessions. Sessions are conducted in Greek and English.

Η Βασιλική Μητρούσια, MSc, MPH, PhD(c), είναι Ψυχολόγος – Ψυχοθεραπεύτρια, απόφοιτη του Τμήματος Ψυχολογίας του Saint Leo University (Florida, USA), με αναγνώριση τίτλου σπουδών από τον ΔΟΑΤΑΠ και άδεια άσκησης επαγγέλματος Ψυχολόγου. Από το 2011 εργάζεται ως στρατιωτικός ψυχολόγος στον Στρατό Ξηράς, έχοντας αποκτήσει πολυετή κλινική εμπειρία σε στρατιωτικά νοσοκομεία, ενώ από τον Σεπτέμβριο του 2025 δραστηριοποιείται παράλληλα και στον ιδιωτικό τομέα.

Στην ιδιωτική της πρακτική παρέχει ατομική ψυχοθεραπεία ενηλίκων, καθώς και θεραπεία ζεύγους και οικογένειας. Αναλαμβάνει, μεταξύ άλλων, αγχώδεις διαταραχές, κρίσεις πανικού, φοβίες, ιδεοψυχαναγκαστική διαταραχή (OCD) και συναφείς δυσκολίες, ζητήματα αυτοεκτίμησης, πένθος και δυσκολίες προσαρμογής σε σημαντικές αλλαγές και μεταβάσεις της ζωής. Παρέχει επίσης ψυχοεκπαίδευση για ένα ευρύ φάσμα ψυχικών διαταραχών, συμπεριλαμβανομένων των ψυχωτικών διαταραχών, καθώς και ψυχολογική και ψυχομετρική αξιολόγηση.

Η θεραπευτική της προσέγγιση βασίζεται στη Συστημική Ψυχοθεραπεία, εστιάζοντας στην κατανόηση των δυσκολιών του ατόμου μέσα στο ευρύτερο πλαίσιο των σχέσεων, της οικογένειας και των εμπειριών ζωής του. Παράλληλα, γνωσιακές και συμπεριφορικές τεχνικές αξιοποιούνται στοχευμένα, ανάλογα με το θεραπευτικό αίτημα, για τη διερεύνηση και τροποποίηση δυσλειτουργικών μοτίβων σκέψης και συμπεριφοράς, την αντιμετώπιση συγκεκριμένων συμπτωμάτων και την ανάπτυξη περισσότερο λειτουργικών στρατηγικών διαχείρισης των δυσκολιών.

Έχει ολοκληρώσει τετραετή εκπαίδευση στη Συστημική Ψυχοθεραπεία Οικογένειας και Ζεύγους, εκπαίδευση στην Πολυοικογενειακή Ψυχοθεραπεία, καθώς και διετή εκπαίδευση στη Θεραπεία Συμπεριφοράς των Διαταραχών Άγχους. Οι εκπαιδεύσεις πραγματοποιήθηκαν στο Ερευνητικό Πανεπιστημιακό Ινστιτούτο Ψυχικής Υγιεινής (ΕΠΙΨΥ), σε συνεργασία με την Α΄ Ψυχιατρική Κλινική του Πανεπιστημίου Αθηνών (Αιγινήτειο Νοσοκομείο).

Κατέχει Μεταπτυχιακό Δίπλωμα Ειδίκευσης (MSc) στην Εφαρμοσμένη Γνωστική και Αναπτυξιακή Ψυχολογία από το Πάντειο Πανεπιστήμιο, όπου είναι υποψήφια διδάκτορας στην Κλινική–Γνωστική Ψυχολογία. Η διδακτορική της έρευνα επικεντρώνεται στην αντίληψη χρονικών πολυαισθητηριακών ερεθισμάτων, διερευνώντας τον τρόπο με τον οποίο ο εγκέφαλος συνδυάζει και οργανώνει χρονικές πληροφορίες από διαφορετικές αισθήσεις, στις διαταραχές του φάσματος της σχιζοφρένειας. Κατέχει επίσης μεταπτυχιακό τίτλο στη Δημόσια Υγεία (MPH) από την Εθνική Σχολή Δημόσιας Υγείας, με εξειδίκευση στα χρόνια νοσήματα και τις συμπεριφορές υγείας.

Από το 2011 έως το 2022 υπηρέτησε στην Ψυχιατρική Κλινική του 414 ΣΝΕΝ, ενώ στη συνέχεια υπηρετεί στη Διασυνδετική Ψυχιατρική του 401 ΓΣΝΑ, στο Τμήμα Ψυχικής Υγείας – Ψυχομετρίας, όπου, μεταξύ άλλων, έχει την ευθύνη του τομέα ψυχομετρίας. Το κλινικό της έργο περιλαμβάνει ψυχολογική και ψυχομετρική αξιολόγηση, ψυχοθεραπευτική παρέμβαση, διαχείριση κρίσεων και πένθους και ψυχοεκπαίδευση, καθώς και ψυχολογική υποστήριξη ατόμων με ψυχικές διαταραχές ή/και οργανικά νοσήματα και των οικογενειών τους.

Διαθέτει εκπαίδευση και εμπειρία στη χορήγηση και ερμηνεία ψυχομετρικών και κλινικών εργαλείων, μεταξύ των οποίων τα MMPI-II, WAIS-IV, PANSS και SCID-5-PD. Έχει επίσης συνεργαστεί με τη Μονάδα Εφηβικής Υγείας της Β΄ Παιδιατρικής Κλινικής του Πανεπιστημίου Αθηνών, στο Νοσοκομείο Παίδων «Π. & Α. Κυριακού», καθώς και με την Εισαγγελία και το Πρωτοδικείο Αθηνών ως ψυχολόγος πραγματογνώμονας.

Παράλληλα με το κλινικό της έργο, συμμετέχει ενεργά στην επιστημονική έρευνα ως μέλος του Multisensory and Temporal Processing Lab του Παντείου Πανεπιστημίου. Έχει παρουσιάσει επιστημονικές εργασίες σε συνέδρια και είναι υπεύθυνη έρευνας σε μελέτη που εκπονείται στο 401 ΓΣΝΑ και αφορά τη μετατραυματική ανάπτυξη ασθενών με νεοπλασματική νόσο. Είναι επίσης τακτικό μέλος της Ε.Ε.Σ.ΣΚΕ.Ψ.Ο.

Haroula Tsatsani is a Psychologist, graduate of the Department of Psychology at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens (NKUA), and a Relational Psychoanalytic Psychotherapist, certified by the Institute of Relational and Group Psychotherapy (ISOPS). She is a member of the International Association for Relational Psychoanalysis and Psychotherapy (IARPP) and the American Group Psychotherapy Association (AGPA). She has successfully completed the Master's Program in "Clinical Management of Addictions" at the Athens Medical School and has extensive clinical experience in public and private mental health institutions. She has collaborated with Day Centers (Ariadni–KMOP, Galini–Prometheus), the Psychological Support Hotline 10306, primary and secondary education schools as a school psychologist, as well as hospitals such as "Evangelismos". Additionally, she has experience in the diagnosis and treatment of sexual dysfunctions, as well as supporting children and adolescents in shelters for unaccompanied minors. Currently, she maintains a private practice in Mets, providing psychotherapy to adults and adolescents facing difficulties in interpersonal relationships, mental disorders, psychosomatic symptoms, addictions, and other challenges. Simultaneously, she collaborates with the psychotherapeutic center "Psychoplefsi" in Athens and the Konstantakou office in Western Attica. She holds a Professional Practice License as a Psychologist (7894/12.10.2016) and receives consistent supervision and training, continuously advancing her personal and professional development.

Galani Ioanna is a Psychologist - Systemic Psychotherapist (MSc, LCMFT) with studies and professional experience in the USA, University of Maryland, College Park, providing support to adults, couples, families, and adolescents. She maintains a private practice in Ampelokipoi and specializes in couples and family therapy, management of anxiety and depressive symptomatology, personality disorders, family trauma, as well as a wide range of relational issues such as difficulties in communication and emotional connection, commitment, conflicts, infidelity, divorce, and premarital counseling. Additionally, she handles cases of parental counseling for those needing support in managing parental anxiety and guilt, differences in parenting styles, boundary setting within the family system, and adolescent management. Furthermore, she is a trainee psychoanalytic group psychotherapist at the Hellenic Society of Psychoanalytic Group Psychotherapy (EEPSYO) and a member of the European Family Therapy Association (EFTA). She has worked as a Senior Research Assistant under the supervision of American psychologist Michele Gelfand on issues of cross-cultural psychology. She integrates internationally recognized models always adapted to the needs and cultural background of each client, couple, or family. She holds a professional license to practice in the state of Maryland, USA. She offers sessions in Greek and English, within a safe, professional, and supportive framework, where clients can feel trust and achieve meaningful personal growth. Lastly, the specialist holds certifications in Gottman Level 1, Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), Prepare-Enrich, Discernment Counseling, and EFT (externship).

Alatsa Xrysanthi is a Psychologist and Systemic Psychotherapist who maintains a private practice in Pangrati. She holds a degree in Psychology from the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens (NKUA) and has completed postgraduate studies in Clinical Psychology and Psychopathology at the Université de Bordeaux. She has worked as a Psychologist in Mental Health Centers in France, at the Korydallos Prison, as well as at the Lyrakou Clinic. In her private practice, she treats adults, families, and couples, focusing on providing the best possible support tailored to the individualized needs of each patient.

Gialamoudi Ira is a Psychologist and maintains a private practice in Ampelokipoi. Her professional focus centers on issues related to counseling children and parents. She holds a degree in Psychology from the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, as well as a degree in Sociology from Panteion University of Athens. This interdisciplinary background allows for a holistic understanding of both human behavior and the social context within which it develops. She completed her internship in the Child Psychiatry Department of the General Children's Hospital of Penteli, a department that provided extensive experience in mental health cases of children and adolescents as well as parent counseling both in outpatient clinics and in liaison psychiatry settings. Additionally, she has participated in interdisciplinary teams within the department as well as in educational programs up to the present. She holds a professional license to practice and is an active member of the Hellenic Psychological Society. Her practice offers individual as well as group-family sessions based on a systemic approach, addressing issues related to family conflicts, couple communication problems, counseling for parents and children, anxiety, and adolescent mental health concerns.

Yro Stamou is a Psychologist – Psychotherapist specializing in psychoanalytic orientation. She practices privately in the Ilisia area while also serving as a scientific collaborator at the "Therapis General" hospital. She graduated from the Department of Psychology at Panteion University of Social and Political Sciences and holds professional license number 7447/1998. Additionally, she is a candidate group psychotherapist at the S.H. Foulkes Institute of Group Analysis. She provides individual and group psychotherapy services for adults, focusing on establishing a stable and authentic therapeutic relationship. With respect for the uniqueness of each individual and their personal psychological journey, she addresses a wide range of difficulties such as anxiety, depression, dysfunctions in interpersonal relationships, and psychological pain that is often difficult to express verbally.

Dr Giannopoulou Sylia is a Psychologist who maintains a private practice in Ambelokipi. She holds a BA in Psychology, completed postgraduate studies (MSc Health Psychology) at The University of Bath, and holds a Professional Doctorate in Health Psychology from Queen Margaret University. Subsequently, she completed a four-year Specialization Program in Systemic Therapy at the Laboratory for the Exploration of Human Relationships. She has served as a Psychology Lecturer and has also worked as a research assistant and trainee Psychologist in the United Kingdom.

Eleni Megagianni is a Psychologist and Systemic Psychotherapist with many years of experience in providing psychological support and counseling to adults, adolescents, and families. She holds a Degree in Psychology from Aristotle University of Thessaloniki and has completed her postgraduate studies (MSc) in Counseling Psychology in Special Education, Education, and Health at the University of Thessaly. Simultaneously, she is training in Systemic Psychotherapy at the Center for Systemic Study and Therapy.

The specialist is experienced in: Anxiety & Stress, Individual Adult Therapy, Self-improvement & Self-esteem Enhancement, Parental Counseling & Parenthood, Management of Interpersonal Relationships, Issues of Sexual Orientation & Gender Identity, Systemic Approach in Therapeutic Settings.

She actively collaborates with private therapeutic centers and online psychological support platforms and has gained experience through internships and voluntary work at numerous organizations, including: KETHEA PILOTOS, KESYPSYS University of Thessaly, Psychiatric Hospital of Thessaloniki, YMCA, 10306 Helpline for COVID-19, Willingness: Family, Health and Sex Clinic (internship abroad). In addition to her clinical experience, she has a strong presence in conferences and specialized training seminars, with particular sensitivity to issues of gender identities, family therapy, and crisis management. Her work is based on a systemic and experiential approach, emphasizing the individual as part of their relationships and social contexts. Her goal is to empower the client, understand their difficulties, and discover functional ways to manage life’s challenges.

Pararas Polyvios has 26 years of experience as a Psychologist. He studied psychology at the University of Athens and subsequently received further training in Cognitive Therapy at I.E.TH.S. He has also been trained in early intervention for autism and in the diagnosis and rehabilitation of learning disabilities at DIKEPSY, as well as in Clinical Psychopathology at EPIPSY. He served as a scientific collaborator at the Medical School of Athens and worked at Aeginiteio Hospital in the specialized Crisis Intervention Clinic. He then worked in home care for severe mental disorders at the non-profit organization Anodos. He has also worked at the Naval Hospital of Salamis, in the Preventive Mental Health Office of the Navy, in the Municipality of Naxos, in the Child Psychiatry Clinics Galinos, in the daycare centers of D.E.H., and at the speech therapy center KADMOS. During the 2023-2024 period, he collaborated with ICPA in the internship of students from the University of Athens and New York College. In the academic year 2024-2025, he was certified in Sports Psychology by the University of Athens. He is a volunteer Sports Psychologist for the Euroleague, participating in the Olympiacos Piraeus basketball team ONE TEAM. Concurrently, he specialized in Adolescent Crisis at IPSYPE from 2024 to 2025. He maintains a private practice in Ampelokipoi.