Health professionals for Συμβουλευτική γονέων και παιδιών near Chalandri

Diamantis Akis PhD is a Child Psychologist, Doctor, and a graduate in Psychology from Panteion University, maintaining a private practice in Holargos. He completed postgraduate studies in Clinical Psychology and Psychopathology at the University Paris 7-Denis Diderot within the Doctoral School of Research in Psychoanalysis. Since 2008, he has been working at the University Child Psychiatry Clinic of the General Children's Hospital "Agia Sofia," and for a period, he served as the head of the Training and Psychosocial Support Center for Adolescents. He possesses specialized knowledge in psychoanalysis and adult psychotherapy, as well as child psychotherapy. He has published articles in psychoanalytic journals and has presented papers at Greek and international conferences. Finally, he is a member of the Hellenic Psychoanalytic Society and the International Psychoanalytic Association.

Kalaitzi Myrto is a Psychologist who maintains a private practice in Nea Filothei. She graduated with honors from the Department of Psychology at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, as well as from the Department of Philosophy, Education, and Psychology with a specialization in Psychology at the same university. Subsequently, she pursued postgraduate studies in "Applied Clinical Psychology" at UCLAN University in England and underwent psychodynamic training in the diagnosis and treatment of children, adolescents, and adults at DIKEPSY. She has worked as a Psychologist at KEDASY, in primary schools of the Chalandri municipality, and in a special secondary education school. Additionally, she has been employed at the Psychosocial Unit of the Samos Reception and Identification Center (KYT) of the National Public Health Organization (EODY) and at a center for therapy of children and adolescents. She possesses extensive experience with all age groups (children, adolescents, adults) and vulnerable populations. Finally, she has participated in numerous educational and scientific seminars, conferences, and workshops.

Η Αλεξανδροπούλου Ελένη είναι Ψυχολόγος - Παιδοψυχολόγος και διατηρεί ιδιωτικό γραφείο στην Αγία Παρασκευή. Σπούδασε Ψυχολογία BSc (First Class Hons) στο Πανεπιστήμιο UCLan του Ηνωμένου Βασιλείου και πραγματοποίησε στο ίδιο Πανεπιστήμιο μεταπτυχιακές σπουδές στην Παιδοψυχολογία (Merit). Ολοκληρώνοντας τις σπουδές της, έκανε πρακτική άσκηση στο Κέντρο Ψυχικής Υγείας του Δήμου Πεντέλης και εργάστηκε σε Κέντρα Ειδικών Θεραπειών. Αυτή τη στιγμή εκπαιδεύεται στη Συνθετική Ψυχοθεραπεία στο Athens Synthesis Center, καθώς της αρέσει να συνθέτει, πιστεύοντας πως δεν υπάρχει μόνο μία συγκεκριμένη προσέγγιση που μπορεί να εφαρμοστεί στο άτομο. Ασχολείται ενεργά με την παροχή φροντίδας και στήριξης σε ενήλικες και σε γονείς. Επιπλέον ασχολείται με παιδιά και εφήβους που δυσκολεύονται στη μάθηση, στην κοινωνικοποίηση, στη διαχείριση των συναισθημάτων τους και/ή έχουν διαγνωστεί με νευροαναπτυξιακές διαταραχές όπως: Διαταραχή Ελλειμματικής Προσοχής - Υπερκινητικότητας και Διαταραχή Αυτιστικού Φάσματος. Στο πλαίσιο αυτό, αναπτύσσει μια σειρά εξατομικευμένων θεραπευτικών προγραμμάτων που ποικίλλουν ανάλογα τις ανάγκες κάθε παιδιού ή εφήβου, με έμφαση στην παροχή υποστήριξης για θέματα όπως ο σχολικός εκφοβισμός και η διαχείριση του άγχους. Παραλληλα, στηρίζει γονείς και φροντιστές, μέσω της συμβουλευτικής για την καλύτερη κατανόηση της συμπεριφοράς του παιδιού και την ανάπτυξη στρατηγιών για την ψυχική του ευεξία. Διαθέτει πιστοποίηση στα Προγράμματα Παρέμβασης Γραπτού Λόγου (Playbox) και έχει εκπαιδευτεί στη χρήση διαγνωστικών εργαλείων όπως ΛΑΜΔΑ και Παιδικό Ιχνογράφημα. Επίσης, είναι συγγραφέας δύο βιβλίων: ενός παιδικού με τίτλο "Η καρδιά μου πού ανήκει;" και ενός βιβλίου ενηλίκων με τίτλο "(Α)Κατάλληλο timing". Το πρώτο της βιβλίο "Η καρδιά μου πού ανήκει;", έχει κερδίσει Β’ Βραβείο Παιδικής Λογοτεχνίας στον 10ο Παγκόσμιο Λογοτεχνικό Διαγωνισμό του Ελληνικού Πολιτιστικού Ομίλου Κυπρίων Ελλάδος. Τέλος, είναι συνδημιουργός του podcast και vidcast #Sxeseistalk, όπου στο μικροσκόπιο μπαίνουν διάφορες μορφές ανθρωπίνων σχέσεων με ψυχολογικό και καθημερινό πρίσμα.

Liarou Areti & Associates are based in Nea Ionia, where they provide individual psychotherapy services for adults and adolescents, parent and couples counseling, as well as group psychoeducation and psychotherapy sessions. Liarou Areti is a graduate of the Psychology Department of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and has completed a Master's Degree in Mental Health Promotion & Prevention of Psychiatric Disorders at the Medical School of the same educational institution. Additionally, she has been trained in Cognitive Analytic Psychotherapy and in the Promotion of Mental Health for children and adolescents and is currently undergoing training in trauma therapy (EMDR). She has gained experience working in various organizations, including KETHEA EN DRASI, in primary and secondary education, Special Therapy Centers, as well as in a Refugee Hosting Facility. Finally, she specializes in anxiety disorders, mood disorders, and trauma.

Skordara Euaggelia is a Psychologist licensed to practice and maintains her private practice in Marousi. She holds a BSc in Psychology from the University of East London and has completed postgraduate studies with an MA in Applied Educational Psychology from The American College of Greece. She is a trainee in the Counseling Psychotherapy training program at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, the Family Therapy training program at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, and the postgraduate program in Psychodietetics at the Hellenic Dietetic Association. She consistently attends seminars to continuously enrich her knowledge and psychotherapeutic skills. She has worked as a School Psychologist in primary education and in day centers as a Special Therapist in Early Intervention Programs for Autism, and for several years has worked in the educational support of students with learning and behavioral difficulties. In her private practice, she manages a wide range of cases, utilizing her scientific expertise and always focusing on providing the best possible service tailored to the individualized needs of each client she undertakes.

Anna Voultsiou is a Psychologist with a private practice in Nea Ionia. She holds a Bachelor's degree in Psychology (BSc Psychology) from the University of East London, UK. Additionally, she has completed a four-month internship at the Center for Special Education of Children with Special Needs (K.E.E.P.E.A.) "Horizons." She has been trained in Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (C.B.T.) at the Center for Applied Psychotherapy and Counseling, where she completed 120 hours of supervised clinical practice in the application of methods and techniques, in collaboration with "Nestor - Memory Center." Furthermore, she has attended various seminars related to psychology and therapeutic approaches and has completed a series of Parenting Counseling seminars.

Η Παναγιώτα Καραμπέτσου είναι Κλινική Νευροψυχολόγος - Ψυχοθεραπεύτρια και διατηρεί ιδιωτικό γραφείο στον Χολαργό.Είναι απόφοιτη Ψυχολογίας του Τμήματος Ψυχολογίας του Εθνικού και Καποδιστριακού Πανεπιστημίου Αθηνών (ΕΚΠΑ) και κατέχει Μεταπτυχιακό τίτλο (MSc) στην Κλινική Νευροψυχολογία του τμήματος Ιατρικής Σχολής του Εθνικού και Καποδιστριακού Πανεπιστημίου Αθηνών (ΕΚΠΑ) σε συνεργασία με το Montreal Neurological Istitute (MNI), McGill University of Canada. Οι Μεταπτυχιακές σπουδές της, η κλινική άσκηση και οι ερευνητικές της δραστηριότητες την εκπαίδευσαν στην χορήγηση μεμονομένων νευροψυχολογικών δοκιμασιών και συστοιχιών αδρού ελέγχου των νοητικών λειτουργιών και επιμέρους των νοητικών πεδίων (προσοχή, μνήμη, γλώσσα, σκέψη, συλλογισμός, οπτικοχωρικές δεξιότητες, επιτελικές λειτουργίες), στην βαθμολόγηση νευροψυχολογικών δοκιμασιών και συστοιχιών, στην ερμηνία αποτελεσμάτων και στην συγγραφή αναφοράς. Ακόμη, στο πλαίσιο της κλινικής της άσκησης εξειδικεύτηκε στην νευροψυχολογική αξιολόγηση, στην ψυχοκοινωνική στήριξη και στην αποκατάσταση Νευρολογικών και Νευροεκφυλλιστικών Διαταραχών, Ανοικών ασθενών και ατόμων με Αυτοάνοσα Νοσήματα.Έχει εκπαιδευτεί στη Γνωσιακή Συμπεριφοριστική Ψυχοθεραπεία (CBT) στο Κέντρο Εφαρμοσμένης Ψυχοθεραπείας και Συμβουλευτικής (Κ.Ε.ΨΥ.ΣΥ) με ανάληψη περιστατικών και εποπτεία. Ακολούθως, ολοκλήρωσε τον κύκλο των εξειδικευμένων εργαστηρίων στη Γνωσιακή Συμπεριφοριστική θεραπεία παιδιών και εφήβων της Εταιρείας Γνωσιακών Συμπεριφοριστικών Σπουδών (ΕΓΣΣ).Έχει εκπαιδευτεί στην χορήγηση, στην βαθμολόγηση και στην αξιοποίηση των αποτελεσμάτων της κλίμακας Νοημοσύνης για Παιδιά WISC-V (Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children-5th Edition) και για Ενήλικες WAIS (Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale).Είναι κάτοχος άδειας ασκήσεως επαγγέλματος και έχει εργαστεί σε δομές και σε κέντρα ψυχικής υγείας με νευρολογικά και ψυχιατρικά περιστατικά πραγματοποώντας αξιολογήσεις και παρεμβάσεις. Σε κέντρα ειδικών θεραπειών με παιδιά, εφήβους και οικογένειες. Αξιολογώντας το νοητικό δυναμικό παιδιών και εφήβων, παρέχοντας ψυχοθεραπευτικές συνεδρίες και συμβουλευτική γονέων.Δραστηριοποιείται ψυχοθεραπευτικά με παιδιά, εφήβους και ενήλικες, μέσω online συνεδριών και δια ζώσης στο γραφείο της.

Avdelidou Eui is a Psychologist who has maintained a private practice in Marousi since 2023, having been based in Pagkrati for ten years. She initially completed studies in the Department of Philosophy, Pedagogy, and Psychology at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, followed by studies in the Department of Psychology and a postgraduate degree in School Psychology at the same institution. Her doctoral dissertation at Aristotle University of Thessaloniki focused on cinema in the school setting. She investigated how creativity can facilitate the processing of psychological trauma, working with a film group composed of children and adolescents from various countries. She follows a psychodynamic approach, with experience in Psychological assessment of children and adolescents (cognitive - WISC III, emotional - T.A.T., T.A.F., learning), School and Vocational Guidance, Counseling and psychotherapy for children, adolescents, and emerging adults (18-30 years old), as well as Counseling for parents and educators. She has collaborated with SOS Villages, Arsakeia Schools, the Community Mental Health Center of Vyronas/Kaisariani (Aiginiteio), and private centers for child and adolescent psychotherapy. She worked for two years as a psychologist in public schools (ESPA Program). Additionally, she has contributed to scientific publications, conferences, and electronic journals (e.g., "Psychographimata") with articles on psychological topics and cinema. She has trained in Playback Theatre and has directed short films. She employs cinema therapeutically, following additional training in cinematherapy. She has collaborated with the Non-Profit Organization "PAIZONTAS" and the Psi-Ch Society. The Psychologist has completed training in EMDR trauma therapy. Currently, she is undergoing psychoanalysis training within the framework of the Hellenic Psychoanalytic Society.

Eustathiou Eugenia is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist and maintains her private practice in Neo Psychiko. She holds a degree in Psychology from Panteion University of Social and Political Sciences and a Master's Degree in School Psychology from the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. She has specialized in Systemic-Family Psychotherapy at the Laboratory for the Investigation of Human Relationships and has worked as a Psychologist in Primary Schools as well as in municipal institutions. She has provided therapeutic work with individuals, families, and groups, assisting them in addressing personal challenges, building more functional interpersonal relationships, and gaining deeper self-awareness. Additionally, she has participated in conferences and postgraduate seminars, as continuous education is an integral part of her professional career.

Mpalomenou Eirini is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist licensed to practice (#106342) and maintains a private practice in Neo Psychiko. She holds degrees from the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and Guglielmo Marconi University. Currently, she is undergoing training in Systemic Psychotherapy at the Athens Center for the Study of Man (AKMA), while receiving weekly supervision to ensure comprehensive case management. She has been trained in Clinical Psychopathology (EPIPSY) and in Psychoeducation of families with individuals experiencing Psychosis (EPIPSY). Simultaneously, she regularly attends educational seminars and programs for her continuous professional development and specialization. She has experience in psychotherapy for children and adolescents with psychosocial and emotional disorders, having worked with children, adolescents, and adults in Centers for Special Therapies. 

Η Μαλανδρή Ματίνα είναι Ψυχολόγος – Παιδοψυχολόγος- Ψυχοθεραπεύτρια με ιδιωτικό γραφείο στο Μαρούσι. Διαθέτει πτυχίο ψυχολόγου (ΒSc Psychology) από το Πάντειο πανεπιστήμιο (αρ.άδειας 13/391) και έχει ολοκληρώσει τις μεταπτυχιακές της σπουδές στην Ψυχική Υγεία Παιδιού-Εφήβου (MSc Child Adolescent Mental Health). Παράλληλα, ολοκλήρωσε διετή εκπαίδευση στη Λογικοθυμική και Γνωσιακή Συμπεριφορική θεραπεία σε παιδιά και εφήβους στο ελληνικό Ινστιτούτο Λογικοθυμικής και Γνωσιακής Συμπεριφορικής Θεραπείας, θυγατρικό εκπαιδευτικό κέντρο του Ινστιτούτου Albert Ellis στη Νέα Υόρκη. Επίσης, πραγματοποίησε τετραετή εκπαίδευση μεταπτυχιακού επιπέδου στην Εικαστική Ψυχοθεραπεία (Art Psychotherapy) στο Κέντρο Τέχνης και Ψυχοθεραπείας. H Εικαστική Ψυχοθεραπεία απευθύνεται σε όλες τις ηλικίες, καθώς μέσα από την λεκτική και μη λεκτική έκφραση, προσφέρει ένα ασφαλές πλαίσιο, μέσα στο οποίο το άτομο μπορεί να επεξεργαστεί τις δυσκολίες του και να εκφράσει τις σκέψεις και τα συναισθήματά του. Ακόμη, έχει ολοκληρώσει ετήσιο εκπαιδευτικό επιστημονικό σεμινάριο, στην «Ψυχική Υγεία Παιδιών και Εφήβων» στο Τμήμα Ψυχιατρικής Παιδιών και Εφήβων του Γενικού Νοσοκομείο Αθηνών Σισμανόγλειο - Αμαλία Φλέμινγκ. Τέλος, έχει εκπαιδευτεί στον επαγγελματικό προσανατολισμό (Άριστον Τεστ Επαγγελματικού Προσανατολισμού), σε κλίμακες ψυχολογικής αξιολόγησης (CAT, TAT), σε κλίμακες αξιολόγησης της νοημοσύνης (WISC III) καθώς και σε τεχνικές mindfulness. Στόχος της θεραπευτικής της δουλειάς είναι να παρέχει επιστημονικά τεκμηριωμένες υπηρεσίες ψυχολογικής φροντίδας σε παιδιά - εφήβους και ενηλίκους, με υπευθυνότητα, αίσθημα δέσμευσης, και αφοσίωσης στην υψηλή ποιότητα. Η αποτελεσματικότητα της θεραπείας αποσκοπεί στη βελτίωση της ψυχικής υγείας, μέσω της αλλαγής του τρόπου σκέψης, την ενίσχυση της δημιουργικότητας και της ψυχικής ανθεκτικότητας. Έχει εργαστεί για ιδιωτικούς και δημόσιους χώρους, διατηρώντας την πρακτική και θεωρητική της κατάρτιση σε αρμονία. Έχει συμμετάσχει σε πληθώρα σεμιναρίων και συνεδρίων, με στόχο να εξελίσσει τις γνώσεις της και να στοχεύει στην καλύτερη κατάρτισή της στον τομέα που εξειδικεύεται.

Dr. Lioupi Xrysanthi is a Psychologist and Systemic Family Psychotherapist with a private practice in Agia Paraskevi. She holds a Doctorate in Health Psychology, a Master's degree in Psychology from the UK, and a Bachelor's degree in Psychology from Aristotle University of Thessaloniki. She is specialized in Systemic and Family Psychotherapy, Trauma Therapy using the EMDR method, and Psychology of Infants, Children, and Adolescents. She has 10 years of clinical experience in public and private mental health facilities and hospitals, research work in national and pan-European programs, as well as teaching experience as a Psychology Lecturer at universities in Greece and abroad. She supports Adults, Children, Adolescents, Couples, and Families facing difficulties such as anxiety, depressive mood, phobias, panic attacks, stress, addictions, or problems related to school, work, and relationships. She offers a framework of safety, confidentiality, and support, respecting the pace and needs of each individual. Her goal is for every client to feel heard and truly understood. Sessions are conducted in person in Agia Paraskevi or online.

Kostaki Maria is a Psychologist, graduate of the Department of Psychology at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, and holds a license to practice. She has completed her postgraduate studies in the program "Mental Health and Child and Adolescent Psychiatry" at the Faculty of Medicine of NKUA, where she specialized in issues related to childhood and adolescence. She specializes in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy through the training program she attended at the Center for Applied Psychotherapy and Counseling, where she further enhanced her expertise in adult psychotherapy. In the context of her continuous professional development in Psychology, she has attended training seminars on the analysis of children's drawings, administration of the WISC-V intelligence test, as well as other topics related to mental health. During her practical training, she worked in assessment and diagnostic centers for learning difficulties, such as KEDASY and the Child Psychiatry Clinic at the "Agia Sofia" Children's Hospital. For the past six years, she has maintained her private practice, conducting psychotherapeutic sessions with adults, adolescents, and children, addressing a wide range of mental health needs. Simultaneously, she collaborates with specialized therapy centers where she provides her services as a psychologist and holds counseling sessions with parents, as well as individual sessions with adults, children, and adolescents facing difficulties across a broad spectrum of disorders, including neurodevelopmental disorders, anxiety disorders, emotional difficulties, and behavioral problems.

Maria Merantza is a Psychologist - Child Psychologist and maintains a private practice in Agia Paraskevi. She was born and studied in Athens. She holds a degree in Psychology from Panteion University and is a graduate of the Master's Program in Child Psychology (MSc in the Psychology of Child Development) at the University of Central Lancashire, UK. Additionally, she completed a three-year training program in Person-Centered Counseling/Psychotherapy, earning a Postgraduate Diploma in Person Centered Counselling/Psychotherapy from ICPS College in collaboration with the University of Strathclyde, Glasgow. She gained clinical experience at the University Child Psychiatry Clinic at the Children's Hospital "Agia Sofia," through collaboration with the interdisciplinary team of the Outpatient Unit, participating in taking psychosocial histories of children and administering diagnostic tests, as well as in the operation of the Special Clinic for Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD). Furthermore, she attended an annual Special Education and Training Program organized by the Developmental Pediatrics Unit of the University Clinic of Athens and received certification for her training in the projective testing programs Children’s Apperception Test (C.A.T) and Thematic Apperception Test (T.A.T) for children and adults, respectively. Additionally, she participated in the pilot adult mental health program within the framework of the Care & Health Promotion programs of the Municipality of Athens, in collaboration with the NGO "Aktaia."

Milioni Niki is a Psychologist with a private practice in Neo Psychiko. She studied Psychology at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and holds a master's degree in Applied Clinical Psychology from the University of Central Lancashire. She trained in Psychotherapy at Middlesex University and, following her studies, became a GIM (Guided Imagery and Music) therapist. She has extensive experience and has worked in private therapy centers for children as well as at the IKA Child Mental Health Center.

Ms. Stauridou Antonia is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist and maintains a private practice in Marousi. She studied Psychology at the University of Crete and subsequently moved to London where she obtained a Master's degree in Experimental Psychology and Psychometrics from University College London. Upon returning to Athens, she worked in Education, teaching Psychology in the International Baccalaureate Diploma Program, and in Industry, conducting Consumer Behavior Research Projects through Focus Groups. She then trained in Systemic Psychotherapy, worked as a therapist for ten years in Athens, and another 7 years as a lecturer in the United Kingdom. In recent years, she has been living and working in Athens, offering a variety of educational and therapeutic services, always focusing on the best possible care tailored to the individual needs of each person. Services are provided in both English and Greek, through in-person sessions as well as video calls.

Dr. Maria Livanou, PhD, MSc, Senior Lecturer, is a Psychologist and Psychotherapist specializing in child and adolescent therapy, with a particular emphasis on the psychodynamic approach. She has an academic background in the United States and the United Kingdom and holds an academic post at King’s College London (KCL). Her research focuses on child and adolescent mental health.

Her therapeutic approach is primarily grounded in psychodynamic therapy, aiming to understand deeper emotional processes and relationship patterns. At the same time, it remains individualized and holistic, responding to the unique needs of each child, adolescent, adult, and family.

During sessions, parental counselling and parent therapy are offered—from pregnancy through the early years of the child—along with support for families during early parenthood. Discussions may include topics related to early child development and the parent–infant relationship. She places particular emphasis on addressing communication difficulties, enhancing psychological well-being, building self-confidence, and improving social relationships.

She works with a wide range of issues concerning childhood and adolescence, including:

• Anxiety and anxiety disorders (generalized anxiety, panic attacks)
• Phobias, separation anxiety, and attachment issues
• Depressive mood, depression, social withdrawal
• Adjustment difficulties and emotional distress
• Psychosomatic symptom
• Low self-esteem
• Difficulties in communication and social relationships, family conflicts, and adaptation to change (e.g., divorce)
• Grief and loss management
• Eating disorders, disordered eating, and body image concerns
• School-related difficulties, academic stress, and performance anxiety
• Issues of identity, self-image, and adolescent development
• Conduct problems, anger management difficulties, delinquent behavior
• Family counselling and therapy
• Neurodevelopmental difficulties (e.g., autism, ADHD)
• Trauma, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), developmental trauma, and adverse childhood experiences

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.