Health professionals for Συμβουλευτική γονέων και παιδιών near Galatsi

Tsoni Sevasti is a Psychologist (MSc) – Systemic Psychotherapist and maintains a private practice in the Gyzi area, where she provides psychotherapy sessions to children, adolescents, adults, and families. She graduated from the Department of Psychology at the University of Crete and holds a postgraduate degree (MSc) in Child and Adolescent Mental Health from the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. She is trained in Systemic Psychotherapy and has further specialized in the treatment of sexual disorders, having completed numerous continuing education programs. Her professional experience is extensive and includes work in various therapeutic and educational settings. She has offered individual and group psychotherapeutic support to populations with complex psychosocial needs, such as refugees, unaccompanied minors, and families in crisis, through humanitarian organizations such as PRAKSIS, MERIMNA, and the International Organization for Migration. Additionally, she has served as a school psychologist within initiatives of the Ministry of Education and has collaborated with Child and Adolescent Development Centers. She has presented scientific papers at national and international conferences and has delivered lectures and seminars in schools, teaching associations, and mental health facilities. Centered on scientific evidence, empathy, and respect for the uniqueness of each individual, she approaches therapeutic work through a holistic and experiential lens, enhancing the psychological resilience of her clients.

Kaliakoudas Panagis is a Psychologist who maintains two private practices, located in Kypseli and Chalandri. He holds a master's degree in Counseling Psychology from Boston College in Boston, USA, and a bachelor's degree in Psychology from the same university. Additionally, he is a certified addiction counselor accredited by IC&RC and trained in the EMDR trauma therapy method. Throughout his career, he has worked as an addiction counselor, psychologist, and crisis counselor in various hospital settings in Boston and Athens. Currently, alongside his private practices, he works as a Psychologist at the Model Elderly Care Unit "To Thalpos" and at the Psychiatric Clinic "To Asklipieion." Furthermore, he is a member of the British Psychological Society and offers sessions in English at his office.

Mamaloudi Nagia is a psychologist - psychotherapist of psychoanalytic orientation, a trainee group analyst, and maintains a private practice in Ilisia. She holds a degree from the Department of Psychology at Panteion University of Social and Political Sciences and a Master’s degree (MSc) in "Psychotherapy: Theoretical Frameworks, Clinical Applications, and Comparative Approaches" from the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens (NKUA). She has received advanced training in "Clinical Psychopathology" and "Clinical Skills in Psychopathology" at the Research University Institute of Mental Health (E.P.I.PSY.) in collaboration with the 1st Psychiatric Clinic of the University of Athens. She possesses years of clinical experience in the psychopathology of children, adolescents, and adults through collaboration with public mental health organizations in Greece and Belgium, such as the Organization Against Drugs (OKANA), Public Primary and Secondary Education, the Addiction Treatment Program "ATHENA," the Child Psychiatry Department of Penteli Children’s Hospital, the Foundation for the Protection of Children and Youth with Developmental Disorders "Theotokos," the Day Center for Psychosocial Interventions in the Community "Franco Basaglia," and Le Courtil – IMP Notre-Dame de la Sagesse. Currently, she provides individual and group psychotherapy services to adults, aiming to offer the opportunity to process their psychological difficulties within a stable and safe therapeutic environment.

Η Τζίτζιφα Χριστίνα - Ψυχική Ευεξία είναι Ψυχολόγος - Ψυχοθεραπεύτρια. Η προσέγγιση της στηρίζεται στην Ψυχοδυναμική - Ψυχαναλυτική Ψυχοθεραπεία, στην Συστημική Οικογενειακή Ψυχοθεραπεία και στη Γνωσιακή Ψυχοθεραπεία που έχει καταρτιστεί. Διατηρεί ιδιωτικό γραφείο στη Νέα Ιωνία. Διαθέτει πτυχίο ψυχολογίας από τη Σχολή Κοινωνικών Επιστημών του Πανεπιστημίου Κρήτης και είναι μέλος του Συλλόγου Ελλήνων Ψυχολόγων. Έχει ολοκληρώσει τετραετή εκπαίδευσή στη Ψυχοδυναμική / Ψυχαναλυτική Ψυχοθεραπεία για ενήλικες και παιδιά από το ΔΙ.ΚΕ.Ψ.Υ. που είναι πιστοποιημένη από την Βρετανική Ένωση Συμβουλευτικής και Ψυχοθεραπείας BACP. Έχει μετεκπαιδευτεί στο Συστημικό Μοντέλο Οικογενειακής Θεραπείας στη Moνάδα Οικογενειακής Θεραπείας από το Ψυχιατρικό Νοσοκομείο Αττικής. Συνάμα έχει εκπαιδευτεί στη Γνωσιακή Προσέγγιση από το Ερευνητικό Πανεπιστημιακό Ινστιτούτο Ψυχικής Υγείας και στην «Συγκινησιακά Εστιασμένη Θεραπεία Ζεύγους» από το ICEEFT. Έχει μετεκπαιδευτεί στη "Διαχείριση Χωρισμού και Διαζυγίου" και στις "Εφαρμογές της Συμβουλευτικής Ψυχολογίας στην Εκπαίδευση στα Παιδιά και στους Εφήβους" από το Εθνικό και Καποδιστριακό Πανεπιστήμιο Αθηνών. Παράλληλα, έχει παρακολουθήσει μετεκπαιδευτικά προγράμματα στην "Παιδοψυχολογία" και στον "Ενδοσχολικό Εκφοβισμό" από το Πανεπιστήμιο Αιγαίου και έχει μετεκπαιδευτεί στην «Αγωγή και Προαγωγή Σεξουαλικης Υγείας στο Σχολικό Περιβάλλον» και στην «Ειδική Αγωγή και Προαγωγή Ψυχικης Υγειας στο Σχολικό Περιβάλλον» από το Κέντρο Επιμόρφωσης και Δια βίου Μάθησης (Κ.Ε.ΔΙ.ΒΙ.Μ.) του Πανεπιστημίου Δυτικής Αττικής. Είναι πιστοποιημένη στη χορήγηση Προβολικών τεστ για ενήλικες (Τ.Α.Τ & Τεστ Κηλίδων Μελάνης Rorschach) και για παιδιά (C.A.T. & WISC-III). Έχει εργαστεί ως ψυχολόγος στην Πρωτοβάθμια και Δευτεροβάθμια Εκπαίδευση Αττικής,ενώ επίσης έχει εργαστεί ως ψυχολόγος στις Κοινωνικές Υπηρεσίες των Δήμων Αχαρνών & Κηφισιάς παρέχοντας ψυχολογική και συμβουλευτική υποστήριξη. Έχει εργαστεί εθελοντικά ως ψυχολόγος στην Κοινωνική Υπηρεσία του Δήμου Μεταμόρφωσης και στο Ιατροπαιδαγωγικό Κέντρο του Δήμου Ηρακλείου. Συνάμα υπήρξε εισηγήτρια σε Δημοτικά Σχολεία και είναι ομιλήτρια στα Φροντιστήρια "Πουκαμισάς" σχετικά με Συμβουλευτική Γονέων και Παιδιών - Εφήβων για θέματα που άπτονται της ψυχικής ευημερίας των παιδιών - εφήβων. Τέλος, έχει παρακολουθήσει πληθώρα σεμιναρίων για τη συνεχή κατάρτισή της.

Zagari Elpida is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist and maintains a private practice in Magoula, Attica, Municipality of Elefsina, and in Nea Ionia, Attica. She holds a degree in Psychology and a Master's degree in Clinical and Community Psychology from the University of East London. Additionally, she has completed a training program in School Psychology at the University of the Aegean. Furthermore, she was trained in Integrative Psychotherapy at the Modern Amfiaraia. She possesses significant experience having worked as a Psychologist in nurseries and also provides voluntary services at the Association for the Protection and Care of Victims of Domestic Violence "STIRIXI". She has participated in numerous postgraduate seminars and scientific conferences. Finally, she believes that every individual has the right to mental health, which was one of the main reasons she pursued this profession.

Kopanitsanou Akrivi Vivi is a certified Art Psychotherapist (ECP-h) with a Master's degree in Child Psychology (M.Sc.) and undergraduate studies in Education (EKPA). She has collaborated with public organizations, providing art psychotherapy either through individual sessions or by coordinating groups of children and adults. More specifically, she has worked at the Day Center of the psychosocial rehabilitation and support unit for adults with severe mental illness (S.O.P.S.Y. Vyronas), at the child protection institution Paidopoli "Agios Andreas" with abused children, and at the Medical-Pedagogical Service of EKEPSYE Piraeus. Currently, she practices privately, specializing in early traumas and their behavioral manifestations, such as identity issues, behavior, eating disorders, etc., employing the potentially effective use of art in the therapeutic process. She is a collaborating member of the psychoanalytic practice EPEKEINA and the Center for Art and Psychotherapy, where she coordinates groups of children and parents. She believes in the importance of continuous training in the journey of a therapist. She works in education and participates in collective actions for the development of art psychotherapy.

Giannos Papilas, BSc, MSc (cand.) – Psychologist, CBT Trainee Psychotherapist

Giannos Papilas is a licensed psychologist with a BSc in Psychology from Cardiff Metropolitan University and a current MSc candidate in Cognitive Behavioral Psychotherapy at the University of Strasbourg. He operates a private practice in the area of Gyzi, Athens, where he provides individual psychotherapy to adolescents and adults, grounded in the principles of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT).

His clinical approach is centered on evidence-based methodologies, with an emphasis on enhancing psychological resilience, emotional regulation, and overall mental well-being. In addition to his formal academic training, he has received certification as a Marte Meo Practitioner, integrating therapeutic video-based techniques that support interpersonal awareness and change through guided self-observation.

Giannos has participated in volunteer initiatives with the Municipality of Athens and Amnesty International, gaining valuable experience working with socially vulnerable and multicultural populations. He is fluent in English and committed to ongoing professional development, supervision, and ethical clinical practice.

Kazakou Elli is a Clinical Psychologist. She studied Psychology at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens (NKUA) and pursued postgraduate studies in Clinical Psychopathology and Psychoanalysis at Université Paris Cité (Paris Descartes) in Paris, completing a two-year program focused on the Clinical Psychopathology of children and adolescents.

She has worked in clinical settings in Athens and Paris, with children, adolescents, and adults. In Paris, she had the opportunity to work as an intern in reception centers for parents, infants, toddlers, and their caregivers, at medico-pedagogical centers, as well as at Necker Hospital (Necker-Enfants Malades University Hospital), providing psychological support to expectant and new mothers, and/or couples experiencing perinatal grief.

In recent years, she has been working in Athens as a collaborator of the Diagnostic and Therapeutic Unit for Children "Spyros Doxiadis," providing therapeutic work with children, adolescents, and parents under psychoanalytic supervision. She has also collaborated with kindergartens, coordinating "parent groups," and for the past four years, she has worked as a psychologist at a private school, thus maintaining active contact with the school environment and the daily challenges faced by children.

She is a member of the team and a reception representative of the association "Our Big Home," a space catering to children aged 0-4 years and their caregivers, inspired by the philosophy of the "Green House" (Maison Verte) of the French psychoanalyst Françoise Dolto. 

Η Βούρου Πέπη είναι Ψυχολόγος , Συστημική Ψυχοθεραπεύτρια - Κλινικός Νευροψυχολόγος και διατηρεί ιδιωτικό γραφείο στο Ψυχικό. Είναι Υποψήφια Διδάκτωρ της Ιατρικής Σχολής Αθηνών και κάτοχος Μεταπτυχιακού Τίτλου (MSc) στην Κλινική Νευροψυχολογία και Νοητικές Νευροεπιστήμες (Clinical Neuropsychology & Cognitive Neuroscience) από την Ιατρική Σχολή του Εθνικού και Καποδιστριακού Πανεπιστημίου Αθηνών σε συνεργασία με το McGill University. Ακόμα, έχει ολοκληρώσει το τετραετές πρόγραμμα εκπαίδευσης στη Συστημική Ψυχοθεραπεία, στο Εργαστήριο Διερεύνησης Ανθρωπίνων Σχέσεων και την εκπαίδευση στην τραυματοθεραπεία στην TACT HELLAS.

Από το 2021 εργάζεται ως Επιστημονικός Συνεργάτης , στην Α΄ Νευρολογική Κλινική του Αιγινητείου Νοσοκομείου, με ενεργή συμμετοχή στο Ιατρείο Μνήμης, Νοητικών Διαταραχών και Σπάνιων Ανοιών, καθώς και στο Ιατρείο Μνήμης, Άνοιας και Νόσου Πάρκινσον μέσω του Εθνικού Δικτύου Τηλεϊατρικής.

Στο πλαίσιο της κλινικής της πορείας έχει προσφέρει υπηρεσίες νευροψυχολογικής αξιολόγησης και ψυχοθεραπευτικής υποστήριξης σε εφήβους και ενήλικες, καθώς και με άτομα που ζουν με νευρολογικές παθήσεις.

Η επαγγελματική της εμπειρία περιλαμβάνει τη διερεύνηση των ψυχολογικών αναγκών των θεραπευομένων, καθώς και τον σχεδιασμό εξατομικευμένων παρεμβάσεων προσαρμοσμένων στις ανάγκες του κάθε θεραπευόμενου. Παράλληλα, έχει εργαστεί σε Κέντρα Ειδικών Θεραπειών, υποστηρίζοντας παιδιά και εφήβους με στόχο την ενίσχυση της γνωστικής και συναισθηματικής τους ανάπτυξης.

Έχει εργαστεί ως Κλινικός Νευροψυχολόγος στο Αιγινήτειο Νοσοκομείο και έχει αναπτύξει έντονη ερευνητική δραστηριότητα, συμμετέχοντας σε ερευνητικό πρόγραμμα και κλινική φαρμακευτική μελέτη, ενώ έχει ενεργή συνεργασία με το Goldsmiths, University of London και το University of Strasbourg. Τα ερευνητικά της ενδιαφέροντα εστιάζουν στην Κλινική Νευροψυχολογία, στη νευρωνική επεξεργασία της μουσικής και στις σύγχρονες εφαρμογές της τηλε-νευροψυχολογίας. Αναφορικά με το επιστημονικό της έργο έχει συμμετάσχει σε δημοσιεύσεις σε ελληνικά και διεθνή επιστημονικά περιοδικά, καθώς και ανακοινώσεις σε σημαντικά ελληνικά και διεθνή συνέδρια, όπως της European Academy of Neurology, του Movement Disorder Society, της Alzheimer Europe, καθώς και τα Neurosciences and Music και IAMM–ISfAM, συμβάλλοντας στην προώθηση της γνώσης γύρω από τις νευροεκφυλιστικές διαταραχές και τη γνωστική υγεία.

Η Ηλιοπούλου Τέτα είναι Σύμβουλος Ψυχικής Υγείας με πολυετή κλινική εμπειρία, η οποία ξεπερνά τα είκοσι έτη. Παρέχει υπηρεσίες συμβουλευτικής και ψυχοθεραπείας, πραγματοποιώντας συνεδρίες δια ζώσης και διαδικτυακά. Οι σπουδές της περιλαμβάνουν την επιτυχή ολοκλήρωση προγραμμάτων στην Kοινωνική Εργασία από το Chette College και στη Συνθετική Συμβουλευτική Ψυχοθεραπεία από το Athens Synthesis Centre, ενώ βρίσκεται σε διαδικασία αναβάθμισης των ακαδημαϊκών προσόντων της στην ψυχολογία από το Πανεπιστήμιο του Essex. Από το 2005 ασχολείται με την συμβουλευτική ζεύγους, την προσωπική θεραπεία και συντονίζει ομάδες αυτογνωσίας – ψυχοθεραπείας. Από το 2010 διατηρεί ιδιωτικό γραφείο στη Νέα Ιωνία Αττικής. Ενημερώνεται συνεχώς στον εξελισσόμενο χώρο της ψυχολογίας και ψυχοθεραπείας, μέσω σεμιναρίων και διαρκή προσωπική ανάπτυξη. Επίσης, συνεργάζεται με ψυχίατρο όπου απαιτείται και διατηρεί την εποπτεία των περιστατικών της. Η επαγγελματική βοήθεια παρέχεται στις περιπτώσεις που κάποιος επιθυμεί να διαχειριστεί ένα θέμα που τον προβληματίζει, είτε σε σχέση με τον εαυτό του είτε με άλλους, να αντιμετωπίσει μια ψυχική δυσκολία ή να διευρύνει την αυτογνωσία και την προσωπική του ανάπτυξη. Η θεωρητική προσέγγιση που ακολουθεί είναι συνθετική και περιλαμβάνονται: Η Γνωσιακή - Συμπεριφορική για αναγνώριση και τροποποίηση του σκεπτικού και της συμπεριφοράς που δείχνουν αδιέξοδα. Η Ψυχοδυναμική για ιχνηλάτηση του παρελθόντος (πρώιμες παιδικές εμπειρίες) που έχουν διαμορφώσει ένα μοντέλο λειτουργίας του ατόμου. Η Υπαρξιακή στην οποία η έμφαση δίνεται σε αυτό που επιλέγει να κάνει το άτομο στο παρόν, το νόημα που του αποδίδει και η επίδραση στις σχέσεις του (στις ομάδες ακολουθείται μόνο η συγκεκριμένη προσέγγιση). Κυρίαρχη σε κάθε περίπτωση, η Προσωποκεντρική θεώρηση, όπου η έμφαση δίνεται πρώτα στον άνθρωπο και έπειτα στο πρόβλημά του. Υπάρχει η πίστη ότι κάθε άτομο διαθέτει θετικές πλευρές και ένα εσωτερικό δυναμικό, ικανό να υποστηρίξει την ανάπτυξη και την υπέρβαση των δυσκολιών της ζωής.

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.

Mpogiopoulos Giannis is a Psychologist and maintains a private practice in Ano Patisia. He holds postgraduate studies in Cyberpsychology from the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens while simultaneously being supervised in Systemic - Existential Psychotherapy. His therapy has multiple objectives. Initially, it is very important to comprehensively understand the person beyond the narrow scope of any particular problem causing them difficulty. Afterwards, he will proceed with the aim of identifying the causes that led to these specific difficulties and then reflect together with the client on how to utilize their personal strengths to reshape the way and conditions in which they live. During the process, the unique elements of the individual's personal identity emerge, which must be cared for and highlighted because the primary goal is not only to create a pleasant mood but to build a rich and multifaceted self capable of generating personal happiness with depth and durability.

The Center "Dromoi Epikoinonias", based in Kypseli and managed by Kentro Logotherapeias Ergotherapeias Kai Psyxotherapeias Paidion Kai Enilikon - Dromoi Epikoinonias, offers speech therapy services, occupational therapy, psycho-educational programs, and psychotherapy for children and adults. The team consists of experienced speech therapists and psychologists who work closely together to provide comprehensive support for each individual. The Center provides speech therapy for children and adults, feeding therapy, psychotherapy for children, adolescents, and adults, parental counseling, as well as social skills groups. With respect for the needs and uniqueness of each person, a safe and supportive environment is created that fosters development, communication, and personal growth.

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).

Maria Galani is a Psychologist who maintains a private practice in Patissia. She is a graduate of the Psychology Department of the University of Wales and holds a master's degree in Child Development from the University of London. Additionally, she possesses a specialization certificate in Systemic and Family Therapy from the Laboratory of Human Relations Investigation (Dr. Harris Katakis). She has completed a program in Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy (EFT), as well as a training program in the Systemic approach at the Family Therapy Center (MA, Alia Samara). Furthermore, she holds a certificate of attendance from a training program in Vocational Counseling (ISON Psychometrica). She has completed an internship involving the application of group and individual counseling, theoretical and practical knowledge of psychometric tests, within a preadolescent and adolescent creative activity group with a therapeutic character, at the Family Therapy Center and the Family Care Center of the Municipality of Nea Ionia. Additionally, she has attended numerous seminars aimed at her continuing education in her field and has participated in authoring books. Finally, she is a member of the Hellenic Psychological Society, the European Family Therapy Association, the Hellenic Society of Systemic Therapy, and the British Psychological Society.

Tragara Elena is a Psychologist and a certified Gestalt Psychotherapist, maintaining a private practice in Ano Patisia. She is a graduate of the Department of Psychology at Panteion University and has been trained in the Gestalt therapeutic approach at the Psychotherapy and Training Center "Gestalt Foundation." As part of her studies, she completed her internship at the 251st General Air Force Hospital, as well as at the Clinical and Research Department of the Institut Curie in Paris, France. Additionally, she has received training in Clinical Psychopathology at Aeginiteio Hospital through the "Panagiotis Oulis" program. Throughout her professional career, she has worked as a Psychologist at the Rehabilitation and Recovery Center "Blocks Rehab Philoktitis," where she collaborated with individuals suffering from chronic conditions, as well as patients requiring psychological support during their rehabilitation and recovery following sudden health issues. Her objective is to create a safe space for individuals seeking to deeply understand themselves and evolve the way they relate to others. Within her practice, Ground Psychotherapy, a multipurpose psychotherapy space operates, founded on the principles of human care and empathy towards people's needs. It is a supportive environment that simultaneously provides the appropriate ground for the emergence of sensations, thoughts, emotions, and needs. Mental health services offered include individual and group psychotherapy, couples therapy, and counseling.