Health professionals for Sadness and distress near Glyfada

Anna Vrettou is a Mental Health Consultant - Psychotherapist - Psychoeducator - Facilitator and maintains a private practice in Ilioupoli. Additionally, she collaborates with the Therapeutic Counseling Center (KE.THESY) in Chalandri, Attica as a psychoeducator for students.

Her theoretical approaches are based on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Psychodynamic Therapy, Integrative Psychotherapy, and Gestalt, utilizing methods such as play therapy, art therapy, and drama therapy. She has completed a 4-year program in Mental Health Counseling and Couple Counseling, and continues to pursue training in Psychology at a private university as well as in Group Facilitation.

Marketos Aristofanis is a Psychologist – Psychotherapist licensed to practice and maintains a private practice in Vari. He holds a degree in Psychology and a Master's Diploma in Clinical Psychology from the University of Lancashire, United Kingdom. He has worked in various mental health settings, providing psychological support to adults experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma, and difficulties in interpersonal relationships. At the Kastalia psychiatric clinic, he collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for the comprehensive care of patients with severe mental disorders, and currently serves as the Chief Psychologist at the organization Woman’s Front, designing and implementing psychological empowerment programs for women who have experienced violence, abuse, or discrimination. In clinical practice, he applies evidence-based approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and psychoanalytic experience, tailored to the needs of each client. He participates in seminars and supervision sessions, investing in continuous education and personal development. His therapeutic philosophy is based on creating a safe and authentic therapeutic space where individuals can freely express their feelings and thoughts. His goal is to foster trust, acceptance, and meaningful communication so that each client feels supported by an ally in their effort to overcome difficulties and build a more balanced and creative life.

Kiriakouli Tiffany was born in Oxford, England and grew up in Athens, Greece. She is bi-cultural and bilingual, attended an international school where from a young age, she was exposed to a plethora of cultures and am therefore able to appreciate the importance of culture in my line of work. She has been a registered psychologist since 2013 and awarded her Bsc Psychology/Sociology from the University of Surrey, Roehampton in London. Following that, she completed my postgraduate degree in Health Psychology at the University of Stirling in Scotland. Currently, she is undergoing training as a systemic psychotherapist at Logo Psychis- the Training and Research Institute for Systemic Psychotherapy. She is being trained in the S.A.N.E. (System, Attachment, Narrative, Encephalon) model, pioneered by its founding members and bound by the Institute’s code of ethical conduct. Furthermore, she is a certified Hatha, Vinyasa, Aerial and Yin yoga teacher and uses an assortment of techniques from these kinds of yoga when dealing with symptoms caused by anxiety, depression, panic attacks and PTSD. She also uses them to help build self-confidence and self-trust. Kiriakouli Tiffany has attended numerous seminars and have worked for the Council of Glyfada as well as in various shelters that house vulnerable populations. Her aim is to cultivate a safe place where the client can connect and express themselves so that a therapeutic alliance based on trust can flourish, thereby facilitating healing and growth. As a bi-cultural therapist, having been exposed to various cultures throughout her life, she is able to understand clients that struggle with conflicts that may arise due to repatriation or marrying into a different culture.

At the mental health center of Ms. Karypidi in Ilioupoli, directed by Psychiatrist and Psychotherapist Dimitra Karypidi Kai Synergates, Psychologist Pinelopi Lalioti, MSc, collaborates by providing psychotherapy sessions within the interdisciplinary team of the clinic.

She is a graduate of the Department of Psychology of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and has completed the Master's Program in "Early Intervention in Psychosis" at the Medical School of Athens. Simultaneously, she is training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy through a four-year study program at the Hellenic Society of Cognitive Psychotherapies.

She works at the Non-Profit Organization "Xenios Zeus," at the Residential Facility of the Southern Sector of Athens in Moschato, where she provides psychological support to adults with severe psychiatric disorders and psychosocial difficulties, contributing to their empowerment and reintegration into the community.

As part of her professional and voluntary activities, she has collaborated with the A’ Residential Facility of Attica of the Social Psychiatry Society "P. Sakellaropoulos," the Community Mental Health Center of Vyronas of the A’ Psychiatric Clinic, as well as the Day Center of the Alzheimer's Disease Society of Athens. Additionally, she participates in scientific conferences and continuing education programs, continuously enriching her scientific expertise.

Her office is housed in the modern medical facilities of the SYNAPSI company in Ilioupoli, and for optimal appointment scheduling, it is recommended to initiate contact by phone with the secretariat.

Revekka Mpelimpasaki is a Mental Health Counselor who conducts in-person and online sessions. She holds a degree in Humanities from the University of the Aegean and is certified in Psychology by the American College of Greece. Additionally, she has completed a postgraduate program titled Counseling Psychology and Psychotherapy at the American College of Greece. Simultaneously, she holds a certificate in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy: Theory and Clinical Practice from the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and has participated in seminars and supervision on Psychodynamic Approaches. She has completed her practical training and volunteered in institutions such as the Child and Adolescent Mental Health Center of Vyronas/Kaisariani at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, the Clinics of the Municipality of Athens and Kypseli, the Psychiatric Department of the General Hospital of Athens "G. Gennimatas," and the Counseling Center of the American College. Since 2017, she has worked as a Psychotherapist in collaboration with a Psychiatrist in the areas of Piraeus and Agia Varvara. She offers individual sessions, couples therapy, and family therapy and deals with the treatment of anxiety, panic, grief, depression, interpersonal difficulties, phobias, personality disorders, psychosis, psychosomatic symptoms, family problems, dependency - autonomy issues, separation difficulties, simple everyday management issues, encouragement of assertive behavior, and finding ways and solutions for a more satisfying and joyful life.

Η Καψάλη Χάρις είναι Συμβουλευτικός Ψυχολόγος, η οποία παρέχει συνεδρίες σε ιδιωτικό χώρο στον Άλιμο. Είναι πτυχιούχος του University of Glasgow και κατέχει Διδακτορικό στη Συμβουλευτική Ψυχολογία από το Glasgow Caledonian University. Έχει επιτελέσει επικεφαλής ψυχολόγος στο NHS Covid Rehab Team, σε διεπιστημονική ομάδα δέκα ατόμων, με ευθύνη για τον σχεδιασμό, την ανάπτυξη και την υλοποίηση της πρώτης υπηρεσίας αποκατάστασης Long COVID στη Σκωτία. Επικεφαλής υπήρξε και για τον στρατηγικό σχεδιασμό, την ανάπτυξη, και την εποπτεία της ψυχολογικής υπηρεσίας του Covid Rehab Team. Επιπλέον ήταν η βασική ψυχολόγος στο πρόγραμμα Inspire του NHS, το οποίο αποτελείται πάλι από διεπιστημονική ομάδα και σκοπός του είναι να παρέχει υποστήριξη σε άτομα (και στις οικογένειες τους) που είχαν νοσηλευτεί σε ΜΕΘ. Παράλληλα ήταν και ψυχολόγος στο Clinical Health Psychology service του NHS στο οποίο παραπέμπονται άνθρωποι με χρόνιες παθήσεις (γαστρεντερολογικά, καρδιακά, αναπνευστικά, χρόνιο πόνο, διαβήτη, νεφρική ανεπάρκεια κλπ) για ψυχολογική υποστήριξη σε ατομικό πλαίσιο. Σημαντική αρμοδιότητά της ήταν και η εκπαίδευση σε γιατρούς και νοσηλευτές, για το πως να βοηθήσουν ψυχολογικά ανθρώπους με χρόνιες παθήσεις. Επιπλέον έχει διατελέσει Σύμβουλος υποστήριξης στο The Mungo Foundation για την υποστήριξη ατόμων που ζουν με σχιζοφρένεια και άλλες χρόνιες ψυχικές διαταραχές (Ιδεοψυχαναγκαστική διαταραχή, διαταραχές προσωπικότητας, αγχώδεις διαταραχές). Σήμερα είναι Διαπιστευμένη Λέκτορας Ψυχολογίας του Πανεπιστημίου Derby και διδάσκει στο Mediterranean college σε επίπεδο Bachelor αλλά και σε Μεταπτυχιακό επίπεδο. Το θεραπευτικό της ύφος είναι ολοκληρωτικό (integrative), καθώς βασίζεται κυρίως στην Προσωποκεντρική Θεραπεία και τη Γνωσιακή Συμπεριφορική Θεραπεία (CBT), ενώ διαθέτει επιπλέον εκπαίδευση στη Θεραπεία Εστιασμένη στη Συμπόνια (CFT) και στη Θεραπεία Αποδοχής και Δέσμευσης (ACT). Προσφέρει έναν ζεστό, υποστηρικτικό και βασισμένο σε επιστημονικά δεδομένα θεραπευτικό χώρο, για άτομα που επιθυμούν να βελτιώσουν τη συναισθηματική τους ευεξία και την ποιότητα ζωής τους. Πέρα από τα χρόνια ζητήματα υγείας, υποστηρίζει επίσης άτομα, με εξατομικευμένη προσέγγιση προσαρμοσμένη στις ανάγκες του ενδιαφερόμενου, που δυσκολεύονται με άγχος, κατάθλιψη, χαμηλή αυτοεκτίμηση, διαπροσωπικές δυσκολίες και μεταβατικές φάσεις ζωής .

Katerina Varela is a Psychotherapist - Social Worker, licensed to practice professionally. She maintains a private practice in Argyroupoli and provides psychotherapy services to adults, both in-person and remotely. She graduated from the Department of Social Work at the University of Patras and completed her training in the Person-Centered Psychotherapeutic Approach at the University of Strathclyde in Glasgow. She is a certified Psychotherapist by the European Association for Psychotherapy (EAP).

Since 2016, she has worked with vulnerable social groups, such as migrants and refugees, in the field of child protection and with women who have experienced abuse. Additionally, she has experience in coordinating parent groups and in providing therapeutic support to adolescents and their families within the framework of rehabilitation programs at KETHEA. Her work emphasizes the creation of a trusting relationship and a safe, supportive environment where each individual can freely express themselves and work respectfully with their uniqueness and needs.