Health professionals for Sadness and distress in the Northern suburbs of Athens

Είμαι Ψυχολόγος- Ψυχοθεραπεύτρια, απόφοιτη του Τμήματος Ψυχολογίας του Εθνικού και Καποδιστριακού Πανεπιστημίου Αθηνών, με άδεια ασκήσεως επαγγέλματος (Αρ. Πρωτ. 5451), και κάτοχος μεταπτυχιακού τίτλου στην Κλινική Ψυχολογία (MSc in Clinical Psychology) από το Utrecht University της Ολλανδίας. Έχω ολοκληρώσει τετραετή εκπαίδευση στη Γνωσιακή Συμπεριφορική Θεραπεία (Cognitive Behavioural Therapy – CBT) στο Ινστιτούτο Έρευνας και Θεραπείας της Συμπεριφοράς, σύμφωνα με τα πρότυπα της European Association for Behavioural and Cognitive Therapies (EABCT).

Παράλληλα, εξειδικεύομαι στη Διαλεκτική Συμπεριφορική Θεραπεία (Dialectical Behaviour Therapy – DBT) μέσω του προγράμματος της Ελληνικής Εταιρείας Έρευνας της Συμπεριφοράς, επίσης σύμφωνα με τα πρότυπα της EABCT. Αποτελώ μέλος της θεραπευτικής ομάδας του Τμήματος Διαλεκτικής Συμπεριφορικής Θεραπείας για την Οριακή Διαταραχή Προσωπικότητας στο Αιγινήτειο Νοσοκομείο.

Έχω επίσης ολοκληρώσει βασική εκπαίδευση στη Θεραπεία Αποδοχής και Δέσμευσης (Acceptance and Commitment Therapy – ACT), μέσω της Εταιρείας Γνωσιακών και Συμπεριφοριστικών Σπουδών, καθώς και μετεκπαίδευση στην Κλινική Ψυχοπαθολογία από το Ερευνητικό Πανεπιστημιακό Ινστιτούτο Ψυχικής Υγιεινής, σε συνεργασία με την Α΄ Πανεπιστημιακή Ψυχιατρική Κλινική του Αιγινήτειου Νοσοκομείου.

Μέσα από την κλινική μου εμπειρία έχω υποστηρίξει ανθρώπους που αντιμετωπίζουν αγχώδεις διαταραχές, κατάθλιψη, κρίσεις πανικού, φοβίες, μετατραυματικό στρες (PTSD), δυσκολίες στη ρύθμιση των συναισθημάτων και διαταραχές προσωπικότητας όπως η οριακή διαταραχή προσωπικότητας. Εργάζομαι θεραπευτικά με ενήλικες και εφήβους ενώ παρέχω και συμβουλευτική γονέων.

Η επαγγελματική μου εμπειρία περιλαμβάνει εργασία ως Ψυχολόγος στην Ολλανδία και σε ιδιωτικά θεραπευτικά κέντρα στην Αθήνα. Έχω επίσης εργαστεί στο Επιχειρησιακό Κέντρο του «Χαμόγελου του Παιδιού» στον τομέα της παιδικής προστασίας, παρέχοντας ψυχολογική υποστήριξη σε παιδιά, εφήβους, γονείς και οικογένειες.

Στο πλαίσιο της κλινικής και εθελοντικής μου εμπειρίας έχω συνεργαστεί και με την Ψυχιατρική Κλινική του Ψυχιατρικού Νοσοκομείου Αττικής «Δαφνί», συμμετέχοντας στην αντιμετώπιση σύνθετων κλινικών περιστατικών, όπως διπολική διαταραχή και αυτοκτονικός ιδεασμός, καθώς και σε θεραπευτικές ομάδες υποστήριξης και κοινωνικής επανένταξης.

Στην ψυχοθεραπευτική μου πρακτική στόχος μου είναι η δημιουργία ενός ασφαλούς και υποστηρικτικού πλαισίου, μέσα στο οποίο κάθε άνθρωπος μπορεί να κατανοήσει βαθύτερα τις δυσκολίες που αντιμετωπίζει, να αναγνωρίσει μοτίβα σκέψης και συμπεριφοράς που τον δυσκολεύουν και να αναπτύξει ουσιαστικούς και εφαρμόσιμους τρόπους διαχείρισής τους. Η θεραπευτική προσέγγιση προσαρμόζεται στις ανάγκες και τους προσωπικούς στόχους κάθε θεραπευόμενου, με έμφαση τόσο στην ανακούφιση από τα συμπτώματα όσο και στη δημιουργία σταθερών αλλαγών στην καθημερινότητα και τις σχέσεις.

Keletseki Katerina is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist with a private practice in Papagou. She completed her studies in Psychology at the University of East London and subsequently a Master's program in Integrative Psychotherapy Model (MA in Counselling and Psychotherapy), focusing on psychoanalytic-type psychotherapy. She provides psychotherapeutic support to adults seeking a deeper understanding of themselves, their emotions, and recurring patterns in their lives and relationships, as well as individuals looking for more joy and balance in their daily lives. Additionally, she supports parents facing difficulties in managing their children and wishing to explore the why and how of family relationships. For her, the therapeutic relationship holds central importance, as her goal is for the people she works with to feel safety, trust, deep understanding, and acceptance. The session time constitutes a space where each person can express themselves freely, without judgment, and through such a therapeutic relationship, significant and profound changes can emerge. She addresses issues such as difficulties and conflicts in relationships, marital challenges, divorce, support during pregnancy and postpartum periods, parental counseling, anxiety management, panic attacks, depression, low self-esteem, loss - grief, transitional life phases, and eating disorders. Her integrative approach allows her to tailor the therapeutic process to the needs and uniqueness of each client, drawing tools from different therapeutic models, with psychoanalytic understanding as the central axis.

Η Σηφάκη Μελιτίνη - Μελίνα είναι Ψυχολόγος - Ψυχοθεραπεύτρια, απόφοιτη Ψυχολογίας του Εθνικού και Καποδιστριακού Πανεπιστημίου Αθηνών, από όπου αποφοίτησε με άριστα, ενώ παράλληλα εκπαιδεύεται στη Γνωσιακή Συμπεριφορική Ψυχοθεραπεία (CBT) στο Κέντρο Εφαρμοσμένης Ψυχοθεραπείας και Συμβουλευτικής. Διαθέτει επαγγελματική εμπειρία σε Κέντρα Ψυχοθεραπείας ενηλίκων, όπου σήμερα εστιάζει κυρίως το θεραπευτικό της έργο, παρέχοντας ψυχοθεραπευτική υποστήριξη ενηλίκων, πραγματοποιώντας συνεδρίες ατομικής ψυχοθεραπείας, καθώς και ομαδικές συνεδρίες και θεραπεία ζεύγους. 

Παράλληλα, έχει προηγούμενη εμπειρία σε κλινικά και μη κλινικά πλαίσια ψυχικής υγείας, μέσα από τη συμμετοχή της σε αξιολογητικές και θεραπευτικές παρεμβάσεις.

 Επιπλέον, προσφέρει εθελοντική εργασία στο Υπνωτήριο Αστέγων των Γιατρών του Κόσμου, υποστηρίζοντας ευάλωτες ομάδες του πληθυσμού μέσω ανθρωπιστικού έργου.

Έχει παρακολουθήσει πληθώρα εξειδικευμένων σεμιναρίων και επιστημονικών συνεδρίων, μεταξύ των οποίων:

• Θεραπεία Γνωστικού Ερεθισμού (CST) – Impact Hub Athens (2024)

• 1ο Πανελλήνιο Συνέδριο Έγκαιρης Παρέμβασης στην Ψύχωση (2024)

• 5ο Πανελλήνιο Συνέδριο Γνωσιακών Συμπεριφοριστικών Προσεγγίσεων σε Παιδιά και Εφήβους με θέμα «Σύγχρονες προκλήσεις σε έναν συνεχώς μεταβαλλόμενο κόσμο» – Πάντειο Πανεπιστήμιο (2023)

Σήμερα διατηρεί ιδιωτικό γραφείο στο Χαλάνδρι, όπου παρέχει συνεδρίες ψυχοθεραπείας σε ενήλικες, δια ζώσης και διαδικτυακά, κατόπιν ραντεβού. Προσφέρει επίσης συνεδρίες στην αγγλική και γερμανική γλώσσα.

Theodosopoulou Sylia is a Psychologist and Child Psychologist / Psychosomatic Therapist. She maintains a private practice in Cholargos. She graduated from the Department of Psychology at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens (NKUA) with further training in "Clinical Psychopathology" and "Early Intervention in Psychosis" from the Faculty of Medicine of NKUA, as well as in "Contemporary Approaches to Supporting Children with Adverse and Traumatic Life Experiences" and other child/adolescent-related fields at NKUA. She received a scholarship for the postgraduate program "MSc Child Development" at University College London (UCL) and worked there. She practices with a Psychoanalytic Orientation, having undergone training in both Lacanian and Freudian approaches in Greece and London, England. She is under supervision with a Lacanian orientation and instructors from the Hellenic Psychoanalytic Society (HPS) – through the "Galenos" Institute – specializing in Education and Supervision in Psychosomatic Therapy.

Kourtalidi Stauroula is a Clinical Psychologist - Psychotherapist and maintains a private practice in Marousi. She is a graduate of the Department of Psychology at the University of Crete (License Protocol Number: 8133) and holds a Master's Degree in Clinical Psychology from Erasmus University Rotterdam.

She has completed four years of training in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) through the Society for Cognitive Behavioural Studies and is a certified therapist in accordance with the training and supervision standards of the European Association for Behavioural and Cognitive Therapies (EABCT).

She possesses specialization in psychotherapeutic support for adults, children, and adolescents, tailoring the therapeutic approach to the specific needs of each age group.

Ο Παπαδογιωργάκης Ιωάννης είναι Ψυχολόγος - Ψυχοθεραπευτής με ειδίκευση στη Γνωσιακή-Συμπεριφορική Θεραπεία (CBT) και πραγματοποιεί διαδικτυακές συνεδρίες. Είναι απόφοιτος του Τμήματος Ψυχολογίας του Ευρωπαϊκού Πανεπιστημίου Κύπρου και του Τμήματος Φιλοσοφικών και Κοινωνικών Σπουδών του Πανεπιστημίου Κρήτης. Έχει ολοκληρώσει εξειδικευμένη εκπαίδευση στη Γνωσιακή-Συμπεριφορική Ψυχοθεραπεία στο Κέντρο Εφαρμοσμένης Ψυχοθεραπείας & Συμβουλευτικής στην Αθήνα, ενώ εμπλουτίζει διαρκώς τις γνώσεις και τις δεξιότητές του μέσω επιστημονικών σεμιναρίων και επιμορφωτικών προγραμμάτων στον χώρο της ψυχικής υγείας. Παρέχει διαδικτυακές συνεδρίες ψυχοθεραπείας σε ενήλικες, αξιοποιώντας επιστημονικά τεκμηριωμένες θεραπευτικές προσεγγίσεις με στόχο την εξατομικευμένη υποστήριξη κάθε θεραπευόμενου. Παράλληλα, είναι Επιστημονικός Συνεργάτης στο Εθνικό Μετσόβιο Πολυτεχνείο (ΕΜΠ) και έχει συνεργαστεί ως ψυχοθεραπευτής με το Therapy Today. Διαθέτει κλινική εμπειρία από ψυχιατρικές κλινικές, κέντρα ψυχικής υγείας και μονάδες ψυχοκοινωνικής αποκατάστασης. Είναι μέλος της Αμερικανικής Ψυχολογικής Εταιρείας (APA) και δεσμεύεται στη συνεχή επαγγελματική εξέλιξη και στην παροχή υπηρεσιών ψυχικής υγείας υψηλής ποιότητας.

Anagnostou Maria Kai Synergates is a Psychologist, Psychotherapist, and Clinical Supervisor. She maintains a private practice in Halandri. She graduated from the Department of Psychology at Panteion University of Social and Political Sciences. She has completed her training in Synthetic Psychotherapy at the Athens Synthesis Centre. Additionally, she has attended psychology seminars in Clinical Psychology, Psychodynamic Therapy, and other approaches.

Metaksa Krystallia is a Psychologist with a private practice in Chalandri. She holds a degree from the Department of Psychology at the American College and has completed her internship and specialized training in the field of counseling, gaining valuable experience in managing and supporting individuals at various stages of their lives. Additionally, she has attended seminars aimed at specializing in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), a scientifically validated approach that helps individuals recognize and modify dysfunctional patterns of thought and behavior. As a counseling psychologist, she supports individuals and couples seeking guidance and empowerment during challenging phases of their lives. She creates a framework of trust and safety where clients can express their thoughts and emotions and discover new ways to manage their challenges. Her expertise includes the management of anxiety, stress, panic attacks, grief, loss, depression, interpersonal relationships and communication, personal development and empowerment, couple therapy, as well as career counseling for young people. With a focus on the uniqueness of each individual, her goal is to support you in overcoming difficulties, enhancing your skills, and achieving greater balance and quality of life.

Diakopoulou Sofia is a Psychologist - Specialist Systemic Psychotherapist and maintains a private practice in Nea Ionia. She is a graduate of the Department of Psychology at Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, holding a professional practice license. She holds a Master's degree (MSc) in "Management of Aging and Chronic Diseases" from the Hellenic Open University in collaboration with the University of Thessaly and is currently undergoing specialization in Systemic Psychotherapy at the Laboratory for the Exploration of Human Relationships. The specialist has gained experience in both the public and private sectors, providing psychological support to students, educators, and parents through the Ministry of Education, as well as to vulnerable population groups through her collaboration with NGOs. Since 2023, she has been offering psychotherapeutic services to adults, focusing on issues such as low self-esteem, anxiety, losses, and relationship difficulties, applying the principles of the systemic approach. Additionally, she is distinguished by her empathy, active listening, and respect for the uniqueness of each individual. Through a safe and collaborative therapeutic framework, her goal is to support individuals in empowerment, psychological resilience, and achieving personal balance.

Stauroula Ntymenou is a Psychologist maintaining a private practice in Cholargos. She graduated from the University of East London and completed her postgraduate studies at the same university with a Master of Science in Clinical and Community Psychology. She specializes in Systemic - Family Psychotherapy at the "Logo Psychis" Training and Research Institute, which offers an enriched form of systemic therapy based on the SANE model (System Attachment Narrative Encephalon - System, Attachment, Narrative, Brain). Additionally, she specializes in the Diagnosis and Psychotherapy of Children and Adolescents through a Systemic approach. Concurrently, she collaborates with the E.P.A.P.S.Y. (Company for Regional Development and Mental Health) structure, where she is a member of the center's interdisciplinary team and provides psychotherapy services to the adult population. She has also worked with the Social Protection & Solidarity Organization of Vrilissia, offering counseling to parents and adolescents. Furthermore, she has served as a lecturer at the Metropolitan College teaching Applications of Psychology. Finally, to stay abreast of all scientific developments related to the science of psychology and the practice of psychotherapy, she continuously attends seminars and conferences and keeps herself updated.

Gina Panagiotidi is a certified Psychotherapist by the HSPG (Hellenic Society of Psychotherapy) and the E.A.P. (European Association for Psychotherapy). She has worked with psychotic populations at Aeginiteio Hospital and with adult groups with psychosis and intellectual disability at the HCMHPR (Hellenic Center for Mental Health and Research) in Piraeus. She currently works as a psychotherapist with individuals and groups suffering from anxiety disorders, psychosomatic conditions, depression, post-traumatic stress, and personality disorders. She specializes in psychotherapy using art as a tool when deemed necessary.

Petrou Vilma MSc is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist and conducts online sessions. She graduated from the Department of Psychology at Panteion University of Athens with honors. She has held a professional practice license since 2021 and has specialized in stress management and anxiety disorders through the postgraduate program "Science of Stress and Health Promotion" at the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. Her psychotherapeutic approach is based on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), in which she was trained through the four-year training program of the Institute for Research and Behavioral Therapy (IEΘS). Simultaneously, through her participation in a holistic stress management and lifestyle change program for heroin-dependent users at the OKANA Unit of Sismanogleio Hospital, she gained valuable experience in the management of addictions, providing both individual and group sessions. In recent years, she has worked with children, adolescents, and adults, offering psychotherapy and counseling on issues such as anxiety disorders, depression, emotional difficulties, and interpersonal relationship challenges. Her experience includes individual adult sessions (both in-person and online), as well as sessions with children and adolescents through her collaboration with Special Therapy Centers. Her goal is to tailor the techniques she applies to the individualized needs of each client, aiming to improve their mental health and quality of life.

Gkaravela Rafaela is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist and maintains a private practice in Kifisia. She is a graduate of the University of Nicosia with a Bachelor of Science (BSc) degree in Psychology and has additional studies in Human Resource Management (HRM) from the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. She has specialized in Cognitive Behavioral Psychotherapy at the Center for Applied Psychotherapy and Counseling, and has attended training programs on topics such as panic attack management, human loss, grief, and loneliness. She has experience as a private psychologist with an office in Kifisia and has also worked at a Supported Living Day Center for People with Disabilities, providing psychological support and individualized interventions. Additionally, she has served as a human resources consultant for the company PULSO GR, specializing in occupational stress management and enhancing mental resilience in the workplace.

Giorgos Rossonis is a Psychotherapist - Mental Health Counselor with private practices in Pagkrati and Kifisia. He holds a degree from the Department of Philosophy, Pedagogy, and Psychology with a specialization in Psychology from the University of Ioannina. He possesses a Diploma in Counseling Skills from the Athens Synthesis Center and has completed postgraduate training in Integrative Psychotherapy at the same Center. Additionally, he has attended training programs on "Learning Disabilities and Counseling Skills for Specialists and Educators" and "Contemporary Issues in Child Psychiatry" at the General Children's Hospital "P. & A. Kyriakou." He has completed his internship in numerous groups both abroad and domestically within the alcohol detoxification program at the 10th Alcoholics DAFNI. Furthermore, he has worked as a Counselor on the 24-hour psychological support line for the armed forces at the Inter-Branch Mental Health Center of the Armed Forces, as well as in the Wishes Department of Make-A-Wish Greece. Finally, he is a member of the European Society of Integrative Psychotherapy and the Hellenic Society of Integrative Counseling and Psychotherapy. As a psychotherapist, he is dedicated to helping individuals on their journey toward self-discovery, confronting their fears, and progressing toward self-actualization.

Piliati Ioanna is a Psychologist - Systemic Psychotherapist and maintains private practices in Vrilissia and Chalandri. She specializes in Systemic - Family Counseling and therapy for individuals and couples. She is a regular member of the Greek and European Association of Counseling. She works with individuals, couples, families, parents, and groups on issues related to gender identity, sexual difficulties, interpersonal relationships, anxiety problems, panic attacks, and other emotional difficulties and mood disorders, grief, and more. Within a framework of protection, safety, and acceptance, she works aiming at the psychological support of adolescents and adults. She focuses on highlighting their skills and psychological resources to empower them and achieve a harmonious life with balance. She has 25 years of experience and expertise in the fields of communication and personal development. She has collaborated with a wide network of individuals and groups with very diverse backgrounds, experiences, needs, behaviors, and lifestyles. She places great importance on the human need for understanding, acceptance, and support. She is an ally to the individual regarding their interpersonal relationships and the various challenges they face in different phases of their changing life. After her personal engagement with Systemic Psychotherapy, she decided to change her career path by obtaining a degree in Psychology and specializing in Systemic Counseling - Family Therapy.

Tsitenidou Natasa is a Clinical Psychologist - Cognitive Behavioral Psychotherapist, licensed to practice. She graduated from the Department of Psychology at the University of East London (UEL), England, in 2020, and subsequently pursued her postgraduate studies at the same university in the program entitled “MSc – Clinical and Community Psychology.” Her practical internship during her studies was completed at the General Hospital of Thessaloniki “Hippokration.” Her training continued at the Hellenic Society of Cognitive Behavioral Psychotherapy (HSCBP) in Thessaloniki, in the three-year adult program and later in the one-year program for children and adolescents. Additionally, she has participated in the educational program titled “Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Approaches (TF-CBT, CPT, DBT-PTSD, PE)” at the Society of Cognitive Behavioral Studies (SCBS). Currently, she practices professionally in a private office and provides online psychotherapy sessions, following the Cognitive Behavioral approach. You can schedule your session immediately!

Oikonomou Nasia is a certified Systemic Psychotherapist and Family Therapist. She has been trained in Systemic Psychotherapy at the Laboratory for the Investigation of Human Relationships, holds a postgraduate degree in Special Psychology-Counseling from the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, and is a graduate of Oxford Brookes University in Psychology. 

She has received training in Emotionally Focused Therapy (couples therapy) and has specialized in trauma treatment using BEAR GUIDELINES for the treatment of trauma.

She has collaborated professionally and voluntarily with the Foundation for Children, Pammakaristos, the School for the Deaf of Filothei, the Psychopedagogical Center of Marousi, the Psychopedagogical Center of Vyronas, and the diagnostic department of the Agia Sofia Children's Hospital. She has also worked with the Dandolina daycare and the Model Daycare of Erythraia. Currently, she maintains a private practice in Kifisia where she works with adults, groups, couples, parents, and families, providing Psychotherapy and Counseling services on issues related to anxiety, relationship and emotional management (loneliness, depression, grief, abuse, panic attacks), and self-awareness (psychological empowerment).