Health professionals for Συμβουλευτική γονέων και παιδιών near Neo Irakleio

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.

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.

Pantelis Vranas is a Mental Health Counselor with a integrative approach, holder of a diploma in integrative counselling from COSCA (Counselling & Psychotherapy in Scotland), and maintains a private practice in Ano Patisia. He provides individual and group support using a comprehensive therapeutic method that integrates various approaches, emphasizing counseling for individuals facing difficulties, as well as supporting couples wishing to strengthen their relationship or resolve conflicts. He focuses particularly on counseling individuals from the LGBTQ+ community and addressing issues of loneliness and interpersonal relationships. He is a graduate of the Athens Synthesis Center and has attended educational programs at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens (NKUA) on "Psychology of Religion" and "Interpersonal Relationships: The Phenomenon of Loneliness in the Modern Era," as well as workshops on LGBTQ+ counseling (Psychopedia). He is a regular member of the Hellenic Society of Integrative Counseling and Psychotherapy (EESTP).

Η Ιωάννα Ράννου είναι Κλινική Ψυχολόγος (MSc.) και παρέχει υπηρεσίες ατομικής ψυχοθεραπείας σε ενήλικες, εφήβους και παιδιά. Παράλληλα, πραγματοποιεί συνεδρίες συμβουλευτικής γονέων, με στόχο την καλύτερη κατανόηση των συναισθηματικών αναγκών των παιδιών, την βελτίωση της επικοινωνίας στο οικογενειακό σύστημα, την ομαλότερη διαχείριση των συγκρούσεων που μπορεί να προκύπτουν στην καθημερινότητα και την ενίσχυση του γονεϊκού ρόλου. 

Είναι απόφοιτος του Τμήματος Ψυχολογίας του Εθνικού και Καποδιστριακού Πανεπιστημίου Αθηνών, ενώ ολοκλήρωσε με άριστα το τριετές Πρόγραμμα Μεταπτυχιακών Σπουδών στην Κλινική Ψυχολογία του ίδιου Πανεπιστημίου. Διαθέτει άδεια ασκήσεως ψυχολόγου (3954/2018). Στο πλαίσιο της εκπαίδευσής της πραγματοποίησε κλινική άσκηση στη Β’ Ψυχιατρική Κλινική του Πανεπιστημιακού Γενικού Νοσοκομείου «Αττικόν», στην Ψυχιατρική Κλινική Παιδιών και Εφήβων του Σισμανόγλειου Γενικού Νοσοκομείου και στο Παιδοψυχιατρικό Τμήμα του Κέντρου Ψυχικής Υγείας Περιστερίου.

Διαθέτει επαγγελματική εμπειρία σε Κέντρα Ειδικών Θεραπειών, όπου εργάζεται θεραπευτικά με παιδιά, εφήβους και ενήλικες που αντιμετωπίζουν άγχος, διαταραχές διάθεσης, νευροαναπτυξιακές διαταραχές, δυσκολίες στις διαπροσωπικές σχέσεις, κ.ά. Στο πλαίσιο αυτό, πραγματοποιεί ατομικές συνεδρίες, ομάδες ανάπτυξης κοινωνικών δεξιοτήτων σε παιδιά και εφήβους και συμβουλευτική γονέων. 

Έχει εκπαιδευτεί στη χορήγηση, βαθμολόγηση και ερμηνεία ψυχομετρικών δοκιμασιών που χρησιμοποιούνται κατά τη διαγνωστική αξιολόγηση ενηλίκων, παιδιών και εφήβων (WISC-III, WAIS-IV, TAT, CAT, Rorschach, House-Tree-Person, κ.ά). 

Έχοντας ως βασικό άξονα τη συνεχή επιμόρφωση και ενημέρωση για τις εξελίξεις στην επιστήμη της, έχει παρακολουθήσει σύγχρονα εκπαιδευτικά προγράμματα, όπως: το Μετεκπαιδευτικό Σεμινάριο στην Κλινική Ψυχοπαθολογία «Παναγιώτης Ουλής», το Μετεκπαιδευτικό Σεμινάριο Κλινικών Δεξιοτήτων στην Ψυχοπαθολογία «Παναγιώτης Ουλής», το διετές εκπαιδευτικό πρόγραμμα «Άβατον»: Ψυχοδυναμική Κλινική της Ψυχοσωματικής Νόσου, την Εισαγωγική Εκπαίδευση στην Υποστήριξη Εφήβων με Συμπτώματα Δυσφορίας Φύλου ή Ασυμφωνίας Φύλου, το πρόγραμμα επαγγελματικής επιμόρφωσης και κατάρτισης «Παιγνιοθεραπεία: Θεωρητικές Προσεγγίσεις, Πρακτικές Εφαρμογές και Βιωματικές Ασκήσεις». 

Κατά τη διάρκεια της επαγγελματικής και ακαδημαϊκής της πορείας, έχει συμμετάσχει σε ερευνητικές εργασίες που αφορούν, μεταξύ άλλων, τον ρόλο του τύπου προσκόλλησης και της αυτοσυμπόνιας στην αυτοκτονικότητα σε άτομα με μείζονα καταθλιπτική διαταραχή, τις επιπτώσεις της πανδημίας στην ψυχική υγεία, την ευημερία κατά την Τρίτη Ηλικία, τα ψυχολογικά συμπτώματα νέων ενηλίκων μεταναστών και Ελλήνων, καθώς και την ψυχική επιβάρυνση φροντιστών ατόμων με ψυχική νόσο.

Στο πλαίσιο της ερευνητικής της δραστηριότητας, έχει συμμετάσχει σε μελέτες που έχουν παρουσιαστεί σε επιστημονικά συνέδρια, καθώς και στη συγγραφή εργασιών που έχουν δημοσιευθεί σε διεθνή επιστημονικά περιοδικά. Παράλληλα, έχει παρακολουθήσει πλήθος επιστημονικών συνεδρίων και σεμιναρίων με θεματολογία που καλύπτει ένα ευρύ φάσμα της ψυχικής υγείας.

Από την έναρξη της επαγγελματικής της διαδρομής, εργάζεται υπό συστηματική εποπτεία και ατομική ψυχοθεραπεία, με στόχο την επαγγελματική ανάπτυξη και τη διαρκή βελτίωση της θεραπευτικής της πρακτικής.

Ο Γιώργος Νικολετόπουλος είναι Ψυχολόγος και εκπαιδευόμενος Ψυχοθεραπευτής στη Συστημική Προσέγγιση, στο Εργαστήριο Διερεύνησης Ανθρώπινων Σχέσεων, και διατηρεί γραφείο στο Μαρούσι.

Στο ιδιωτικό γραφείο του αναλαμβάνει κυρίως ενήλικες για ατομική συστημική ψυχοθεραπεία, καθώς και γονείς για συμβουλευτική γονέων.

Η συστημική προσέγγιση βλέπει τον άνθρωπο μέσα στο πλαίσιο των σχέσεων και των συνθηκών στις οποίες ζει. Μέσα από τη θεραπευτική διαδικασία, δίνεται η δυνατότητα στο άτομο να εκφράσει όσα το απασχολούν, να κατανοήσει καλύτερα τον εαυτό του και τις σχέσεις του και να αναζητήσει νέους τρόπους διαχείρισης των δυσκολιών που αντιμετωπίζει.

Ο ειδικός έχει αποκτήσει εμπειρία μέσα από τη συμμετοχή του σε ατομικές, ζευγαρικές και οικογενειακές συνεδρίες, καθώς και μέσα από πρακτική και εθελοντική εργασία σε διαφορετικά πλαίσια ψυχικής υγείας. Παράλληλα, έχει συμμετάσχει σε ψυχοεκπαιδευτικές δράσεις σε σχολικό πλαίσιο και έχει έρθει σε επαφή με παιδιά, εφήβους και ενήλικες.

Στη θεραπευτική σχέση δίνει ιδιαίτερη σημασία στην ενεργητική ακρόαση, την ενσυναίσθηση, τη συνεργασία και τη δημιουργία ενός ασφαλούς και αποδοτικού χώρου, όπου ο κάθε άνθρωπος μπορεί να μιλήσει ελεύθερα και χωρίς κριτική.

Στόχος του είναι η δημιουργία μιας ουσιαστικής θεραπευτικής σχέσης, μέσα από την οποία ο θεραπευόμενος θα μπορεί, με τον δικό του ρυθμό, να εξερευνήσει τις ανάγκες, τις δυσκολίες και τις σχέσεις του και να αναζητήσει νέες δυνατότητες και τρόπους αντιμετώπισης.

Tarsani Triantafyllio is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist licensed to practice and maintains a private practice in Metamorfosi. She conducts sessions both in-person and online. She provides psychotherapeutic services to adults, children, adolescents, and parents. She graduated from the Department of Psychology at the University of Crete and holds a master's degree (M.Sc.) in "Mental Health and Child and Adolescent Psychiatry" from the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. She has specialized in "Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) for Adults" as well as "Parent Counseling" at the Center for Applied Psychotherapy and Counseling (K.E.PSY.SY), and has also received basic training in "Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)" at the Society of Cognitive and Behavioral Studies. Furthermore, she has been trained in Special Education and in supporting children with Autism Spectrum Disorder at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, as well as in "group coordination of adolescents" at the Panhellenic Association of Parenting Schools. Since 2021, she has been working as a private psychologist, offering psychological support to adults, children, and adolescents, and collaborates with specialized therapy centers. Additionally, she has worked as a psychologist in primary schools in Attica, in camp programs for individuals with disabilities, in Vocational Training Centers, and as a parallel support escort. She is also actively involved in volunteer work within organizations for people with disabilities and contributes articles to the website psychologynow.gr. She is a member of the British Psychological Society and supports lifelong learning by participating in conferences, educational programs, and seminars in the fields of psychology and psychotherapy.

Karoutsou Olga is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist who maintains a private practice in Nea Filadelfeia. She is a graduate of the Department of Psychology at Panteion University of Social and Political Sciences. She has specialized through a four-year training program in person-centered counseling and psychotherapy and holds the European Certificate of Psychotherapy (ECP). This is a humanistic approach tailored to the needs and capabilities of each individual. Alongside counseling and psychotherapy for adults, she also provides psychological support for adolescents and parental counseling, having specialized in Child Psychology (MSc, Psychology of Child Development) at the University of Central Lancashire. In the context of her professional practice, she has worked at the Educational and Counseling Support Center of Nea Ionia and in private preschools, while also volunteering her services to new mothers and pregnant women facing financial difficulties. Believing in the continuous development of the individual, she pursues personal and professional growth through personal psychotherapy, supervision, and further training. In her professional experience to date, she has collaborated with individuals dealing with issues in interpersonal relationships, panic attacks, anxiety disorders, depression, experiencing transitional life phases, or seeking a general improvement in their quality of life. She believes that within us lie the necessary strengths to improve our quality of life and accompanies each person on their therapeutic journey with equality and respect. Finally, it is worth mentioning that, beyond her studies in Psychology and Psychotherapy, she holds a degree in engineering from the Polytechnic School of Aristotle University of Thessaloniki (AUTH).

Tarsani Triantafyllio is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist licensed to practice and maintains a private practice in Metamorfosi. She conducts sessions both in-person and online. She works psychotherapeutically with adults, children, adolescents, and parents. She is a graduate of the Department of Psychology at the University of Crete and holds a postgraduate degree (M.Sc.) in "Mental Health and Child and Adolescent Psychiatry" from the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. She has specialized in "Adult Cognitive Behavioral Psychotherapy (CBT)" as well as in "Parent Counseling" at the Center for Applied Psychotherapy and Counseling (K.E.PSY.SY), and has also received basic training in "Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)" at the Society of Cognitive and Behavioral Studies. Additionally, she has been trained in Special Education and in supporting children with Autism Spectrum Disorder at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, as well as in "adolescent group coordination" at the Panhellenic Association of Parent Schools. Since 2021, she has been working as a private psychologist, providing psychological support to adults, children, and adolescents, while collaborating with specialized therapy centers. Concurrently, she has worked as a psychologist in primary education schools in Attica, in camp programs for individuals with disabilities, in Vocational Training Centers, and as a parallel support companion. Moreover, she is actively involved in volunteer work at facilities for people with disabilities and contributes articles to the website psychologynow.gr. She is a member of the British Psychological Society and supports lifelong learning by participating in conferences, educational programs, and seminars in the fields of psychology and psychotherapy.

Athina Ntourou is a Psychologist and Systemic Psychotherapist with a private practice in Marousi, Athens, where she provides psychological support, counseling, and psychotherapy services.She holds a Bachelor's degree in Psychology from the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens (NKUA) and a Master's Degree (MSc) from the Medical School of Athens in "Mental Health and Psychiatry of Children and Adolescents."She has specialized in Systemic and Family Psychotherapy at the Center for Systemic Study and Therapy, an institution accredited by the European Family Therapy Association (EFTA).Systemic Psychotherapy focuses on exploring relationships, roles, and interactions within an individual's social and family context, aiming to enhance self-awareness, deepen understanding of oneself in relation to others, and foster more functional and satisfying ways of relating and communicating.Throughout her professional career, she has worked with diverse populations, including children, adolescents, adults, couples, groups, and communities, within public services and special education settings. Her clinical experience, combined with her commitment to continuous professional development, supports a comprehensive and individualized therapeutic approach tailored to the unique needs of each person.She offers both in-person sessions at her office in Marousi and online sessions, providing a safe and supportive environment that promotes personal growth, resilience, and psychological well-being.

Dimitra Smaragda, MSc., PgD., is a Forensic Psychologist, Systemic (Family) and Person-Centered Psychotherapist, licensed to practice professionally. She obtained her primary degree from the Department of Psychology at the University of Crete and specialized in individual counseling (PgD Person-Centered Counseling, University of Strathclyde). She holds a postgraduate diploma in Systemic - Family Psychotherapy. She has worked as a Psychologist in the Psychiatric Clinic of Metropolitan Hospital, served as a scientific collaborator at the Agios Nikolaos Clinic (substance abuse rehabilitation program), and was a scientific advisor at the Ministry of Citizen Protection. She was a scientific associate at the "Elpida" Association in the field of parental counseling and since 2006 has maintained a private practice as a Psychologist - Family Counselor. She has participated as a speaker at scientific conferences, attended numerous training seminars, and contributed to the writing of the book "Dictionary of Psychology," 2005. She is a Forensic Psychologist, member of the Hellenic Psychiatric Forensic Society, and exclusive collaborator - expert witness at the Rhodes Prosecutor's Office until 2015 and since then continues in the Athens Prosecutor's Office.

Maria Mpoutsali is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist, licensed to practice and maintains a private practice in Metamorfosi. She conducts both in-person and online sessions. She provides psychotherapeutic services to adults, children, adolescents, and parents. She holds a degree from the Department of Psychology at the University of Crete and a postgraduate degree in "Clinical Interventions in Addictions" from the same university. Additionally, she has specialized in "Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) for Adults" at the Center for Applied Psychotherapy and Counseling (K.E.PSY.SY.), while also receiving further training in "Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)" at the Society of Cognitive Behavioral Studies, as well as in coordinating Parent School Groups and Adolescent Groups, at the Panhellenic Association of Parent Schools. She completed her postgraduate internship at the OKANA Adolescent Unit - "Atrapos," and has volunteered her services at the Association of Parents, Guardians, and Friends of Individuals with Autism in Rethymno. Throughout her professional career, she has worked as a Psychotherapist in the Social Service of the Municipality of Ilion and as an escort at the Camp Program of the Panhellenic Federation of Associations of Parents and Guardians of Persons with Disabilities (P.O.S.G.K.A.meA.). To this day, she collaborates with Centers for Special Therapies in Attica, where she conducts individual psychotherapy sessions for children and adolescents, as well as parent counseling sessions. Within the framework of her ongoing education and training, she has participated in scientific conferences and specialized seminars focusing on psychological research and innovative therapeutic approaches.

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.

Daktylidi Flora, MSc, is a Clinical Psychologist - Child Psychologist who maintains a private practice in Marousi, providing psychotherapy and psychological support to adults, adolescents, and children, as well as parental counseling and couples therapy. Her goal is to create a safe and supportive environment where each individual can freely express themselves, gain deeper self-understanding, and develop their personal strengths.

She is a graduate of the undergraduate Psychology program and the postgraduate Clinical Psychology program at the European University Cyprus.

During her training, she gained significant clinical experience by completing her internship at the Refugee Department of the Red Cross, while also completing over 1000 hours of practical training at the Toxotis Foundation, which supports adults with intellectual disabilities, as well as at the Psychiatric Services of Cyprus.

Simultaneously, she continuously updates her knowledge through seminars and specializations in modern therapeutic approaches, such as couples therapy, aiming to provide comprehensive and scientifically validated mental health services.

She has also collaborated as a psychologist with businesses, supporting employees' mental well-being and professional development.

She believes that psychotherapy can be a vital tool for change and personal growth, helping individuals manage difficulties, strengthen their psychological resilience, and improve their quality of life.

Skordialou Maria is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist and maintains a private practice in Marousi. She studied in the Psychology Department of Panteion University of Social and Political Sciences. Subsequently, she trained in Cognitive Psychotherapy at the Research University Mental Health Institute, in collaboration with Aeginiteio Hospital, and in Systemic Couple Therapy at the Institute of Systemic Therapy of Thessaloniki. Additionally, she has been trained in Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy at the Child and Adolescent Mental Health Institute, as well as in the use of psychometric tools such as WISC III, C.A.T., T.A.T., S.A.T., and projective drawing techniques. She possesses extensive experience, having worked in various institutions and organizations. Alongside her private practice, she is an adult educator, collaborates with the Psychotherapy Center "Synichisi," the Special Therapy Center "Therapaizontas," and also works in primary and secondary schools in the Attica region.