Health professionals for Career counseling in Attica

Η Ίριδα Παναγιωτοπούλου είναι Ψυχολόγος (MSc) με πολυετή και πολυσύνθετη επαγγελματική εμπειρία στη συμβουλευτική υποστήριξη παιδιών, εφήβων,γονέων και οικογενειών,καθώς και στη στήριξη ευάλωτων κοινωνικών ομάδων. Σήμερα εργάζεται ως Συμβουλευτική Ψυχολόγος στο Κέντρο Κοινότητας του Δήμου Μεταμόρφωσης, κατέχοντας αντίστοιχα καθήκοντα με την προηγούμενη πολυετή της θητεία στο Κέντρο Κοινότητας Δήμου Γλυφάδας, όπου παρείχε ατομικές και ομαδικές συνεδρίες συμβουλευτικής και διοργάνωνε δράσεις ευαισθητοποίησης για την ψυχική υγεία.Παράλληλα, διαθέτει εκτεταμένη προϋπηρεσία στον τομέα της σχολικής ψυχολογίας και της παράλληλης στήριξης μαθητών με δυσκολίες προσαρμογής ή αναπτυξιακές διαταραχές (όπως το σύνδρομο Asperger) σε ιδιωτικά εκπαιδευτήρια (Σχολή Χατζήβεη, Εκπαιδευτήρια Διαμαντόπουλου), προσφέροντας παράλληλα ψυχοεκπαίδευση και συμβουλευτική στις οικογένειες και τους εκπαιδευτικούς. Επιπλέον, έχει διατελέσει Επιστημονικά Υπεύθυνη και Ψυχολόγος στο Κέντρο Ημέρας «Ανοιχτή Αγκαλιά», έχοντας την εποπτεία προσωπικού, τον συντονισμό διεπιστημονικών ομάδων και την εφαρμογή προγραμμάτων πρώιμης παρέμβασης και μαθησιακής αποκατάστασης. Στον θεραπευτικό και παιδιατρικό τομέα έχει συνεργαστεί με εξειδικευμένα κέντρα (Παιδιατρικό Κέντρο Αγίου Στεφάνου,«Μικροί Ήρωες») στη συμβουλευτική γονέων και στην πρώιμη παρέμβαση παιδιών με αναπτυξιακές διαταραχές.Όσον αφορά την ακαδημαϊκή της κατάρτιση, είναι απόφοιτος του τμήματος Ψυχολογίας του Παντείου Πανεπιστημίου και κατέχει Μεταπτυχιακό Δίπλωμα Ειδίκευσης (MSc) στη «Συμβουλευτική, τον Επαγγελματικό Προσανατολισμό και τη Διά Βίου Μάθηση» από το Εθνικό και Καποδιστριακό Πανεπιστήμιο Αθηνών (ΕΚΠΑ). Έχει λάβει τετραετή εξειδίκευση στη Συστημική - Οικογενειακή Θεραπεία από το Ιατροπαιδαγωγικό Κέντρο Νέας Σμύρνης. Στις ειδικές δεξιότητες και εργαλεία της περιλαμβάνονται η χορήγηση και αξιολόγηση ψυχομετρικών τεστ προσωπικότητας, νοημοσύνης (WISC, TAT, CAT, Rorschach, παιδικό ιχνογράφημα) και επαγγελματικού προσανατολισμού (Άριστον Τεστ), η διάγνωση και αποκατάσταση μαθησιακών δυσκολιών, καθώς και ο συντονισμός Σχολών Γονέων και προγραμμάτων ψυχοεκπαίδευσης οικογένειας (Μέθοδος Gordon, Πρόγραμμα "Cygnet").

Η Φύτρου Γεωργία MA είναι Ψυχολόγος - Ψυχοθεραπεύτρια και διατηρεί ιδιωτικό γραφείο στην Πετρούπολη. Είναι αριστούχος απόφοιτη του τμήματος Ψυχολογίας στο Πάντειο Πανεπιστήμιο Κοινωνικών και Πολιτικών Επιστημών.

Έχει ολοκληρώσει 4ετή εκπαίδευση στη Γνωσιακή - Συμπεριφορική Θεραπεία από το Ινστιτούτο Έρευνας και Θεραπείας της Συμπεριφοράς, που οδηγεί σε πιστοποίηση από τον EACBT. Ακολούθως, παρακολούθησε πρόγραμμα ειδίκευσης στην Συστημική Ψυχοθεραπεία παιδιών και εφήβων και στην Συμβουλευτική Γονέων από το κέντρο Εντροπία. Τέλος, έχει γνωρίσει την Θεραπεία Ψυχικού Τραύματος (Τραυματοθεραπεία) μέσα από εκπαιδευτικά σεμινάρια στην μέθοδο DBR (Deep Brain Reorienting) από τον ίδιο τον δημιουργό του μοντέλου, Frank Corrigan, καθώς και εκπροσώπους του στην Ελλάδα, στο Level I & II. Αντίστοιχα, έχει συμμετάσχει στην εκπαίδευση του Level I στο μοντέλο του Brainspotting.

Στο παρόν, ολοκληρώνει τις μεταπτυχιακές της σπουδές στο ΔΠΜΣ του ΕΚΠΑ και του Πανεπιστημίου Κύπρου "Σχολική Συμβουλευτική και Καθοδήγηση".

Επαγγελματικά ασχολείται τόσο με ενήλικο και εφηβικό πληθυσμό όσο και με παιδιατρικό.

Στο πλαίσιο των προπτυχιακών της σπουδών πραγματοποίησε πρακτική άσκηση στο Ιατροπαιδαγωγικό Κέντρο Αθηνών (Νοσοκομείο Παίδων Παναγιώτη και Αγλαΐας Κυριακού). Εν συνεχεία, μετακόμισε στην Κρήτη όπου εργάστηκε στην Αστική Μη Κερδοσκοπική Εταιρία «Αρωγή» και συγκεκριμένα στην Κινητή Μονάδα Ψυχικής Υγείας Λασιθίου.

Kypraiou Areti is a Psychologist with a private practice in Agia Paraskevi. She specializes in individual and group psychotherapy, family therapy, couples counseling, and adolescent counseling. Additionally, she coordinates parent groups. She completed her undergraduate and postgraduate studies in Psychology and Counseling at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. Subsequently, she received training in Parent Group Coordination at the Panhellenic Association of Parent Schools (a member of the International Federation for Parent Education - Fédération Internationale pour l'Éducation des Parents), with which she collaborates. She continues her education through specialized seminars on various topics related to individual therapy. Finally, she frequently delivers lectures and seminars for parents, adolescents, and educators, contributes articles to newspapers, and serves as a scientific collaborator for websites concerning psychology and child-rearing issues.

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.

Doksastaki Anna is a Psychotherapist specializing in Psychoanalytic Art Therapy and runs the private practice "Art Can Talk Dramatherapy and Wellness Centre" in Heraklion, Crete. She completed postgraduate studies in Applied Theatre "Applied Drama: Theatre in Education, Community and Society" at the University of London, as well as in Psychoanalytic Dramatherapy at Anglia Ruskin University, Cambridge. Her training is based on a psychodynamic approach, and consequently, her clinical practice is rooted in psychoanalytic theory. During her stay in the United Kingdom until 2015, she worked in numerous organizations, theatres, counseling centers, and schools as a Theatre Facilitator, Dramatherapist, and Director. The main focus of her studies, academic research, and professional experience is depression and anxiety disorders in children and adults. Additionally, she has conducted research on the beneficial effects of art and play in health crisis situations and has led workshops in Greece and the UK on managing anxiety and grief through creative activities.

Nikoletta Damaskinou BSc is a Life & Business Coach conducting online sessions. She holds a degree in Business Administration & Organizations from the Hellenic Open University and a coaching certification (Certificate in coaching - AC Accredited) from the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. Additionally, she holds certifications in Business Coaching and Leadership Coaching from the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and an EMCC Global accreditation as a Senior Practitioner. Ms. Damaskinou is a member of the European and Hellenic Mentoring and Coaching Associations (European Mentoring & Coaching Council), EMCC Global and Greece, an international organization for mentors and coaches. Finally, she has served as a Life Coaching Seminar Instructor at Evdokimos Educational Group.

Elena Georgakopoulou is a Counseling Psychologist - Psychotherapist for children, adolescents, and adults. She holds a professional license to practice in England (HCPC Register PYL 15025) since 2006, and a professional license in Greece since 2008. She is also a regular member of the Hellenic Psychological Society and has worked as a Psychologist in the National Health Service of the United Kingdom (NHS), providing therapy to adults and children with severe clinical symptomatology. She has worked with adults and children and utilizes an eclectic and integrative model combining Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), systemic, and person-centered approaches. Her work often involves collaboration with parents, as well as coordination with other agencies such as educational settings, while in Greece she works remotely. She is interested in and can assist in areas such as autism and autism spectrum disorders, ADHD, anxiety and depression, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), low self-esteem and self-confidence, loss of meaning and direction in life, relational and attachment difficulties, and parental counseling. Sessions are also provided in English.

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 Στέλλα Μαλλέ είναι Οργανωσιακή Ψυχολόγος (άδεια ασκήσεως:710131) και Διευθύντρια Ανθρώπινου Δυναμικού με πάνω από 15 χρόνια εμπειρίας σε πολυεθνικές εταιρείες και startups. Εξειδικεύεται στη διαχείριση ανθρώπινου δυναμικού (HR), στην επιλογή προσωπικού, στην εφαρμοσμένη και στην εργασιακή ψυχολογία, στη συμβουλευτική και στον επαγγελματικό προσανατολισμό, με ιδιαίτερο ενδιαφέρον για τη συνολική κατανόηση του ανθρώπου μέσα από το εργασιακό, κοινωνικό και προσωπικό του πλαίσιο.

Είναι υποψήφια Διδάκτωρ Ψυχολογίας (ΕΚΠΑ), απόφοιτος Ψυχολογίας (Ευρωπαϊκό Πανεπιστήμιο Κύπρου) & Φιλοσοφικής Σχολής (ΕΚΠΑ) και κάτοχος MSc in International Business (Brunel University London, UK) και MBA (Οικονομικό Πανεπιστήμιο Αθηνών), ενώ είναι πιστοποιημένη Coach (EMCC, British School of Coaching). Παράλληλα, εκπαιδεύεται στη Γνωστική Αναλυτική (CAT) και στη Γνωσιακή Συμπεριφορική Ψυχοθεραπεία (CBT).

Πέρα από την πολυετή εταιρική της εμπειρία, έχει αναπτύξει ενεργή παρουσία και στην εφαρμοσμένη ψυχολογία μέσα από κλινικές, κοινωνικές και συμβουλευτικές δράσεις. Στο πλαίσιο της πρακτικής της άσκησης στα Παιδικά Χωριά ΣΟΣ, συμμετείχε στην παροχή ψυχοκοινωνικής υποστήριξης σε παιδιά, εφήβους και οικογένειες, αποκτώντας εμπειρία στην υποστήριξη ευάλωτων πληθυσμών και στην προαγωγή της ψυχικής ανθεκτικότητας.

Παράλληλα, έχει εμπειρία στη συμβουλευτική εφήβων και μαθητών σε ζητήματα επαγγελματικού προσανατολισμού και λήψης εκπαιδευτικών και επαγγελματικών αποφάσεων, εστιάζοντας στην αυτογνωσία, την ανάπτυξη δεξιοτήτων και τη διαχείριση κρίσιμων μεταβατικών περιόδων.

Συμμετέχει επίσης ενεργά σε εθελοντικές δράσεις ψυχολογικής υποστήριξης, προσφέροντας υπηρεσίες σε μονάδες φροντίδας ηλικιωμένων ενώ μέσα από τη συνεργασία της με οργανισμούς υποστηρίζει δράσεις που σχετίζονται με την ψυχολογική ενδυνάμωση ατόμων που διαχειρίζονται σοβαρές προκλήσεις υγείας και χρόνιες παθήσεις.

Στο πλαίσιο της συνεχούς επιστημονικής της εξέλιξης, παρακολουθεί το μετεκπαιδευτικό πρόγραμμα «Προαγωγή της Ψυχικής Υγείας κατά την Εγκυμοσύνη, τη Νεογνική και τη Βρεφική Περίοδο: Πρόληψη της Ψυχοπαθολογίας και Πρώιμες Παρεμβάσεις», διευρύνοντας το ενδιαφέρον της γύρω από την πρόληψη, την πρώιμη παρέμβαση και τη δια βίου προσέγγιση της ψυχικής υγείας.

Η προσέγγισή της είναι ανθρωποκεντρική και πρακτική, βοηθώντας άτομα να διαχειριστούν την καριέρα τους, το άγχος, τις επαγγελματικές μεταβάσεις και συνολικότερα τις ψυχολογικές προκλήσεις της σύγχρονης ζωής, ενισχύοντας την αυτογνωσία, την προσαρμοστικότητα και την ψυχική ανθεκτικότητα. Συνδυάζει επιστημονική γνώση (MSc, PhD c.), coaching, θεραπευτική εκπαίδευση και πολυεπίπεδη πρακτική εμπειρία, προσεγγίζοντας τον άνθρωπο ολιστικά — από την προσωπική ανάπτυξη και την εργασία έως τη συνολική ψυχική ευημερία σε όλα τα στάδια της ζωής.

Kouvara Aggeliki MSc is a Psychologist - Existential Systemic Psychotherapist licensed to practice and maintains a private practice in Chalandri. She completed her studies at the Department of Psychology at Panteion University of Social and Political Sciences and subsequently pursued postgraduate studies at the same university with a scholarship from the State Scholarships Foundation. From 2010 to 2016, she trained in the Existential - Systemic Approach at "Antistixi". She is a member of the Hellenic Psychological Society (SEPS) and the Hellenic Society of Systemic Therapy (ELESYTH). Additionally, she specializes in systemic psychotherapy, counseling, anxiety disorders, and career orientation. Throughout her career, she has worked as a Mental Health Counselor in numerous clinics and associations, gaining valuable experience, which enables her today to provide sessions in her private practice addressing anxiety management, depression, relationship problems, behavioral and communication issues, loss and grief, low self-esteem, anger management, and eating disorders. With a primary focus on creating an atmosphere of trust, acceptance, and genuine interest for each individual, she helps harness each person's strengths to achieve the goals they have set for themselves. Finally, Ms. Kouvara is a member of the Hellenic Society of Systemic Therapy and the Hellenic Psychological Society.

Stella Toromanidou is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist who conducts online sessions, offering a safe and supportive environment for personal exploration and growth. She is a graduate with honors from Kingston University of London, specializing in Forensic Psychology (BSc with Honors) and is a postgraduate student in Forensic Psychiatry at the Medical Department of Aristotle University of Thessaloniki. Her studies and research experience include topics such as abuse, domestic violence, gender-based violence, cybercrime, and psychopathology.

She has presented scientific papers at forensic psychiatry conferences and has participated in research programs and legal procedures in the United Kingdom, gaining valuable experience in understanding human behavior and the psychological factors leading to crisis. She has also volunteered to combat violence and cybercrime through organizations such as Be Human and the Cyber Security International Institute.

Additionally, she holds a second degree in Philology with a specialization in Existential Poetry, which enriches her therapeutic approach with creative and expressive means, such as art and poetry. As a trainee in Existential Psychotherapy, she focuses on deeper issues such as the search for meaning, freedom, mortality, and the authentic relationship with oneself and others.

Stella combines scientific knowledge, understanding, and empathy, providing personalized support to those seeking change, self-awareness, and a more meaningful way of life.

Maggana Efi is a Psychologist - Clinical Hypnotherapist and operates her private practice in Kolonaki, where she addresses a wide range of psychological issues including anxiety disorders, depression, interpersonal relationship challenges, and personality disorders. She holds a degree in Psychology from Panteion University of Social and Political Sciences. Additionally, she earned a Master's degree in Occupational Psychology from the University of East London and a second Master's degree in Health and Occupational Psychology from the University of Paris, Université Paris 8.

Furthermore, she completed a one-year training program and internship in Clinical Hypnotherapy at the Institut Français d’Hypnose in Paris. She has professional experience as a Mental Health Counselor and HR consultant, having worked in France at the "Hôpital Kremlin-Bicêtre" in Paris and in Greece at the “EANP METAΞA” hospital.

She is currently undertaking further training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy at the DDEEΨY (Department of Psychological Education and Clinical Training) and regularly participates in various professional seminars in Psychology.

Xristopoulou Aleksandra MSc is a Psychologist who maintains a private practice in Athens. She studied Psychology and obtained a Master's Degree in Occupational Psychology. She has worked in the Human Resources sector, specializing in Recruitment & Selection, Performance Evaluation, and Training & Development of personnel in organizations in the United Kingdom and Greece. She specialized in the Psychodynamic Approach, Group Analysis, and Community Therapy. She has collaborated with public and private institutions, providing psychological support to groups and participating in seminars and training programs. She works individually with children, adolescents, and adults. She coordinates self-awareness groups and analysis groups and is involved in parental counseling and career guidance for adolescents and adults. She holds a professional license and is a Regular Member of the Association of Greek Psychologists.

Giannakopoulou Maria is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist providing individual sessions both in-person and online. She has been trained in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). She offers psychotherapeutic support to adults, adolescents, and children, focusing on understanding and modifying dysfunctional thoughts and behaviors related to anxiety, mood, and interpersonal difficulties.

She studied Psychology at the University of Derby and completed her training in Cognitive Behavioral Psychotherapy at the Center for Applied Psychotherapy and Counseling. Additionally, she holds a Master's degree (MSc) in Counseling and Guidance from the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens.

She has worked in private and public mental health institutions, supporting individuals experiencing anxiety, depressive symptoms, relationship difficulties, and self-esteem issues.

Within the therapeutic setting, she emphasizes a collaborative relationship with the client and the clear formulation of goals. Through understanding cognitive and emotional patterns, the aim is to develop more functional ways of thinking and behaving, as well as to enhance psychological resilience. The therapeutic process is individually tailored, taking into account each person's needs, pace, and objectives.

Simultaneously, she regularly participates in supervision and professional development programs, aiming for continuous professional and personal growth.

Lentzou Vasiliki is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist and maintains a private practice in Haidari. She graduated from the Department of Psychology at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens in 2012 and holds a master's degree in Counseling and Career Guidance. She has been trained in Integrative Systemic Psychotherapy at "Logo Psychis." She has participated in numerous seminars in various fields, including special education, developmental and clinical psychopathology. She has extensive professional experience in the education sector, providing counseling services to the school community, including students and parents. Additionally, she holds certified training in the psychological assessment of children and adolescents. Through the journey of psychotherapy, with the therapist as a companion, internal change and the development of each individual occur.