Health professionals for Συμβουλευτική γονέων και παιδιών in Agios Ioannis Rentis

Liami Anna is a Mental Health Counselor and operates the private Counseling and Psychotherapy Center "SyneDRO" in Agios Ioannis Rentis, where she conducts in-person sessions and also accepts online appointments. She ensures the safeguarding of mental balance, which is achieved through self-understanding. The goal of Mental Health Counseling is to care for the part of oneself that we may sometimes cease to listen to. She has completed her studies in Counseling and Psychotherapy at Metropolitan College, as well as a postgraduate degree.

Liamis Nikos is a Psychologist - Specialist Systemic Psychotherapist.

He holds a Bachelor's degree from the Department of Psychology at the Metropolitan College of Piraeus, with a specialization in Systemic - Family Psychotherapy from the Institute of Education and Research "Logos Psyche," following the SANE model (System Attachment Narrative Encephalon). This specific model is an enriched systemic psychotherapy model that integrates elements from attachment theory, the narrative approach, and findings from neuroscience into therapeutic practice.

Additionally, he holds a Bachelor's degree from the Department of Primary Education of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens (NKUA) and a Master's degree (MA) in "Child Psychology in Education." Concurrently, he works and has extensive experience at the Franco-Hellenic School "Saint Joseph," frequently engaging with the needs and concerns of students.

His practice is located in Piraeus, at the Counseling and Psychotherapy Center "SyneDRo," where he hosts adult and adolescent clients, respecting their individual needs and concerns.

He believes that psychotherapy is a journey of relief and gradual healing of past wounds. Every wound has its own magnitude and its own time toward healing. He approaches this process with care and understanding alongside each client, so that at their own pace, they are guided toward a healthier mental everyday life.

Gioumpasi Zefi is a Psychologist who operates a private practice in Kallithea. She studied Psychology at Panteion University of Social and Political Sciences and holds a professional license to practice. She has received postgraduate training in Clinical Psychopathology from the Research University Institute of Mental Health (E.P.I.PSY.) and the First Psychiatric Clinic of the University of Athens - Aeginiteion Hospital, as well as in Cognitive-Behavioral Psychotherapy. Her extensive professional experience includes collaboration with various organizations as a Coordinator and Psychologist in Non-Profit Organizations, Day Centers, and Supported Living Facilities, providing individual and group sessions to children and adolescents with typical development and high-functioning disabilities, psychoeducation, and parental counseling. She also collaborates with private centers, offering individual and group sessions focused on Career Guidance for children and adolescents. Additionally, she administers School Readiness Tests and WISC V Intelligence Tests to children and adolescents. She has participated in the psychosocial support telephone helpline, from the First Psychiatric Clinic of the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens (NKUA) and the Federation of Psychosocial Rehabilitation and Mental Health Agencies "ARGO." She has worked as a psychologist with the Onassis Foundation in the programs "In the Heart of Autism" and "The Art of Recycling." Keeping up with ongoing developments in the field of Psychology and the continuously increasing needs, she has attended a large number of seminars and postgraduate training courses. She offers a wide range of services tailored to the needs of each individual based on Cognitive Behavioral Psychotherapy.

Ο Νικηφόρος Κωνσταντίνος Ph.D, MBPsS είναι Σύμβουλος Ψυχικής Υγείας - Ψυχοθεραπευτής, Ψυχοδυναμικής προσέγγισης και διατηρεί ιδιωτικά γραφεία στο Μοσχάτο (Πλησίον ΗΣΑΠ Καλλιθέας) και τη Βούλα. Είναι μέλος της Αμερικανικής Ενωσης Ψυχολόγων APA (American Psychological Association) και του Βρετανικού Συλλόγου Ψυχολόγων BPS (British Psychological Society). Διαθέτει Διδακτορικό τίτλο στις Κοινωνικές Επιστήμες από το Πανεπιστήμιο Παρισίων, μεταπτυχιακό τίτλο (MSc) στη Συμβουλευτική Ψυχολογία και Ψυχοθεραπεία από το Deree/American College of Greece και μεταπτυχιακό τίτλο (M.A.) στην Πολιτική Οικονομία και στις Κοινωνικές Δομές από το New School for Social Research στη Νέα Υόρκη. Έχει εξειδικευτεί στη διαχείριση άγχους, θυμού και συγκρούσεων, την αναζήτηση ταυτότητας και αυτοεκτίμησης και τη λύση προβλημάτων στις διαπροσωπικές σχέσεις (οικογένεια, εργασιακό περιβάλλον, προσωπικές σχέσεις). Εχει κάνει έρευνα πάνω στη διαχείριση της διαφορετικότητας και της δυσφορίας φύλου, καθώς και τη συνεισφορά της φωτογραφικής απεικόνισης στο ψυχοθεραπευτικό πλαίσιο και τη νοηματοδότηση της υποκειμενικότητας. Επιπλέον έχει εκπαιδευθεί στη Θεωρία Εικόνας και Ψυχολογίας του Ατόμου, στο Parsons School of Design, στο Παρίσι καθώς και στη χορήγηση των Προβολικών Τεστ Προσωπικότητας και Συναισθηματικής Λειτουργίας Rorschach & Thematic Apperception Test (TAT) της Σχολής του Παρισιού στο ΙΨΥΠΕ / Ινστιτούτο Ψυχικής Υγείας Παιδιών και Ενηλίκων. Η κλινική εμπειρία του στο χώρο της ψυχοπαθολογίας πέραν της ιδιωτικής ψυχοθεραπευτικής πρακτικής προέρχεται από την πρακτική ατομικών συνεδριών Συμβουλευτικής Ψυχολογίας στο Συμβουλευτικό Κέντρο του Αμερικανικού Κολλεγίου Αθηνών καθώς και στα Δημοτικά Ιατρεία του Δήμου Αθηναίων. Παρακολουθεί επίσης επιλεγμένα πιστοποιημένα σεμινάρια και εκπαιδεύσεις στα πλαίσια της συνεχούς επιστημονικής κατάρτισης και συμμετέχει με παρουσιάσεις σε διεθνή ερευνητικά συνέδρια ψυχολογίας και ψυχοθεραπείας. Πραγματοποιεί συνεδρίες στα Ελληνικά, στα Αγγλικά και στα Γαλλικά.

Η Πετροπούλου Κατερίνα MSc είναι Κλινική Ψυχολόγος - Ψυχοθεραπεύτρια και διατηρεί ιδιωτικό γραφείο στο Μοσχάτο. Είναι απόφοιτος του Τμήματος Ψυχολογίας του Εθνικού και Καποδιστριακού Πανεπιστημίου Αθηνών με βαθμό Άριστα και κάτοχος Μεταπτυχιακού Διπλώματος (MSc) στην Κλινική Ψυχολογία από το Πανεπιστήμιο του Leiden της Ολλανδίας, από όπου αποφοίτησε με βαθμό Άριστα. Έχει εκπαιδευτεί στις αρχές και τις τεχνικές της Γνωσιακής Συμπεριφορικής Θεραπείας (ΓΣΘ) στο πλαίσιο των σπουδών και της κλινικής της εκπαίδευσης, ενώ παράλληλα πραγματοποιεί τετραετή εξειδίκευση στη Γνωσιακή Συμπεριφορική Θεραπεία στο Ελληνικό Ινστιτούτο Γνωσιακών Συμπεριφορικών Σπουδών (ΕΙΓΣΣ). Διαθέτει επίσης πιστοποίηση στη χορήγηση και ερμηνεία του ψυχομετρικού εργαλείου WAIS-IV.

Digalaki Tania holds a professional license and operates her private practice in Kallithea. She holds a degree in Psychology from the University of Crete and specializes in Synthetic Systemic-Family Psychotherapy from the Laboratory of Human Relations Research. She continually participates in educational programs and seminars aimed at her personal and professional development. She completed her internship at the Rethymno Mental Health Center and subsequently volunteered at the Short-Term Hospitalization Clinic of Dromokaiteio. Additionally, she has collaborated with specialized therapy centers, providing psychological support services to children, adolescents, and parents across a broad range of needs. Since 2021, she has been working with an online psychotherapy session service. Her areas of expertise include anxiety management (generalized anxiety, panic attacks, etc.), anger management, crisis intervention, relationship issues, loss and grief, and couple counseling and therapy.

Gioumpasi Zefi is a Psychologist with a private practice in Kallithea. She studied Psychology at Panteion University of Social and Political Sciences and holds a professional license. She has received postgraduate training in Clinical Psychopathology from the Research University Institute of Mental Health (E.P.I.PSY.) and the First Psychiatric Clinic of the University of Athens - Aeginiteio Hospital, as well as in Cognitive-Behavioral Psychotherapy. Her extensive professional experience includes collaboration with various organizations as a Coordinator and Psychologist in Non-Profit Organizations, Day Centers, and Supported Living Facilities, providing individual and group sessions for children and adolescents, both typically developing and high-functioning individuals with disabilities, psychoeducation, and parental counseling. She also collaborates with private centers, offering individual and group sessions for children and adolescents focused on Career Guidance. Additionally, she administers School Readiness Tests and WISC V Intelligence Tests to children and adolescents. She has participated in a psychosocial support telephone hotline from the First Psychiatric Clinic of the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens (NKUA) and the Federation of Mental Health and Psychosocial Rehabilitation Bodies "ARGO." She has worked as a psychologist with the Onassis Foundation in the program "In the Heart of Autism" and the program "The Art of Recycling." Keeping up with ongoing developments in Psychology and the increasing needs, she has attended numerous seminars and postgraduate trainings. She offers a wide range of services tailored to the needs of each individual based on Cognitive Behavioral Psychotherapy.

Gkerki Georgia is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist and holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology from Cardiff Metropolitan University. She has been trained in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), one of the most scientifically validated psychotherapeutic approaches.

Her aim is to create a safe and supportive therapeutic environment where each individual can freely express themselves, gain deeper self-understanding, and develop practical tools for a more balanced and functional daily life.

She has attended specialized seminars in couples therapy and group analysis, enriching her clinical experience in both individual and group therapeutic settings. In her work, she supports individuals facing issues such as anxiety, depression, phobias, panic attacks, difficulties in anger management, interpersonal relationship problems, and low self-esteem, as well as parents seeking guidance in child-rearing.

She believes that psychotherapy is a journey of collaboration and empowerment, respecting the uniqueness and needs of each person.

Karolidi Pinelopi is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist, graduate of the Department of Psychology at Panteion University of Athens. She has been trained in Systemic Psychotherapy at the Human Relations Exploration Laboratory (E.D.A.S). She specializes in Eating Disorders (Anorexia Nervosa, Bulimia Nervosa, Emotional Overeating) at the 1st Psychiatric Clinic of Aeginiteio Hospital. Her clinical practice took place at O.K.A.N.A. at the General Hospital of Piraeus, Tzaneio, as a counselor for individuals with substance dependencies. She has conducted research on the investigation of family relationships through the postgraduate program "MSc Child and Adolescent Mental Health" at the European University Cyprus. She provides psychotherapeutic treatment to adults and couples. In therapy, she addresses a range of issues including psychosomatic conditions, panic attacks, eating disorders, anxiety, phobias, depression, couples therapy, relational problems, obsessive-compulsive symptoms (OCD), and others. She handles cases of eating disorders in the outpatient clinics of Aeginiteio Hospital, as well as in private practice. The psychotherapy model she follows is based on the Systemic Approach. The therapy focuses on a stable and strong therapeutic relationship as the foundation for its developmental and progressive course.

Argyri Eirini is a Psychologist - Child Psychologist who maintains a private practice in Piraeus. She studied Psychology at Aristotle University of Thessaloniki and completed postgraduate studies at the University of Central Lancashire in the United Kingdom. Subsequently, she specialized in Cognitive Behavioral Psychotherapy for Adults, Adolescents, and Children at the Institute of Research and Therapy of Behavior. Additionally, she specialized in Art Therapy, focusing on Visual Arts, at the University of the Aegean. She has extensive experience, having worked in various institutions such as Special Therapy Centers, Primary and Secondary Education, as well as hospitals. Finally, she served as a Psychology Lecturer at Metropolitan College.

Evgenia Grypari is a Psychologist with extensive experience in the field of mental health, currently collaborating with the center “Charin Noiseos” in Moschato. She graduated from the Department of Psychology of the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, School of Philosophy, while simultaneously attending the Hellenic Military Academy of Corps Officers (2009–2013). She later completed her Master’s Degree in “Mental Health and Child & Adolescent Psychiatry” at the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens (2020–2022).

Since 2013, she has been serving as a psychologist in the Hellenic Navy, having worked in several mental health units such as the Psychiatric Clinic of the Naval Hospital of Athens, the Joint Center for Mental Health of the Armed Forces (414 SNEN), and the Naval Hospital of Salamina. She has also staffed the 24-hour National Helpline for Psychological Support and Crisis Intervention, and has served aboard a warship as a military psychologist, gaining valuable insight into the psychological challenges faced by personnel in operational environments. Additionally, she has held administrative and coordinating positions related to health and personnel management within the Armed Forces.

Evgenia Grypari participates annually in the selection and evaluation processes for candidates of the military academies and Armed Forces personnel. She has also completed internships at the Self-Help Promotion Program of Thessaloniki (supporting individuals in substance recovery) and at the Psychiatric Department of the “Agia Sofia” Children’s Hospital.

Her clinical experience covers a wide range of cases, including:

• Depression and anxiety disorders
• Personality disorders and psychoses
• Relationship and marital difficulties
• Parental counseling and divorce management
• Perinatal and postpartum depression
• Eating disorders
• Adolescent issues and identity development
• Sexual disorders and sexual identity concerns

She has further training and specialization in:

• Child psychology
• Relationship and divorce management
• Art Therapy (Vera Vasarhelyi method) for children and adolescents (6–18 years)
• Children’s drawing interpretation
• Music therapy
• Eating disorders
• High-functioning autism

Her therapeutic approach is person-centered and integrative, aiming to provide a safe and supportive environment that fosters self-awareness, emotional resilience, and personal growth.

Parouti Aloi is a Psychologist with a private practice located in Kallithea. She holds a degree in Psychology from the University of Wales and a postgraduate diploma specializing in Mental Health and Wellbeing as well as Refugee Care (MA in Refugee Care) from London Metropolitan University and the University of Essex, respectively. She has also received training in the Supervision of Therapists within the Cognitive Behavioral Psychotherapeutic Model. The Psychologist has provided her services to the National Health Service of Northeast London, a Refugee Support Center, the Regional Directorate of Primary and Secondary Education of Peloponnese, as well as in a Psychiatrist's clinic.

Vogiatzi Gogo is a Child Psychologist and maintains her office in Aigaleo. She studied Psychology at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and is completing a postgraduate program in Applied Developmental Psychology of children and adolescents at the Hellenic Open University, during which she is undertaking her practical training at the Child Psychiatry Department of the General Children's Hospital "P. & A. Kyriakou". Within the framework of her clinical training, she has specialized in ADHD, special education, child and adolescent psychiatry, child and adolescent psychopathology, the application of cognitive and behavioral techniques in children and adolescents, as well as psychoeducation and parental counseling. Additionally, she has been trained in administering the Achenbach Assessment Tool (ASEBA), which evaluates the emotional and behavioral functioning of children and adolescents. She has experience in psychological support for children and adolescents and in parental counseling. As part of her continuous education and training, she attends numerous seminars and educational programs and supports her personal development through participation in personal therapy and supervision.

Visvardi Konstantina is a Psychologist - Specialist in Systemic & Family Therapy and a regular member of the Hellenic Psychological Society (HPS). She maintains a private practice in Piraeus. She graduated from the Department of Psychology at the School of Social Sciences and Education of the University of Cyprus. She continued her training in Systemic Psychotherapy at the Laboratory of Human Relations Research. Her clinical and professional experience began in 2018. Her work included the study and management of children's behavior: observing and conducting research on communicative approach and behavior. In 2021, she continued at the Organization Against Drugs (OKANA) as part of the prevention center, where her role involved preparing and introducing a new group of patients into the program and facilitating the therapeutic group. She is also trained in the trauma treatment method EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing). Additionally, she has participated as a volunteer providing psychological support services in various NGOs.

Koutra Aggeliki is a Psychologist Msc and systemic psychotherapist. She completed her undergraduate studies in Psychology at the University of Bordeaux, France, and holds a master's degree in Health Psychology from Northumbria University in Newcastle, UK. She has completed her training in the four-year specialization program in Systemic Psychotherapy and Counseling implemented by the Center for Systemic Study and Therapy. Additionally, she attended the two-year seminar on Eating Disorders at the ANASA Day Center. She has volunteered her services in various organizations and has been involved in psychotherapeutic intervention in addiction treatment in Greece and the UK. Currently, she maintains a private practice in Kallithea, Attica, and is an external collaborator of the Special Clinic for Anxiety Disorders and Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder at the 1st Psychiatric Clinic of the University of Athens at Aeginiteio Hospital.