Health professionals for Τόνωση αυτοεκτίμησης near Glyka Nera

Papadimitriou Euaggelia is a Mental Health Counselor and Clinical Hypnotherapist specializing in Cognitive Behavioral Clinical Hypnotherapy. She was born in Thessaloniki and graduated from the Anatolia American College of Thessaloniki. She maintains a private practice in Pallini and offers individual sessions. She holds a Professional Diploma in Therapeutic Counseling from ICPS (Pearson BTEC Level 5 Diploma in Therapeutic Counseling) and an Advanced Professional Diploma in Cognitive Behavioral Clinical Hypnotherapy. She completed the internationally certified program from ICP, ACCPH, IAOTH, IHA, PHPA, CUA in Cognitive Behavioral Clinical Hypnotherapy. She volunteered at the Social Protection and Solidarity Organization of the Municipality of Vrilissia, providing counseling sessions. She has attended training programs and seminars such as Cognitive Behavioral Hypnotherapy in Assertiveness and Interpersonal Skills, Cognitive Behavioral Hypnotherapy for couples, Couples and Family Counseling and Therapy at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens (NKUA). She provides support for crisis management, self-esteem issues, relationship difficulties, adaptation challenges to new situations, communication difficulties with others, guilt, and remorse.

Gerontidi Eleanni BSc, MSc is a Psychologist - Cognitive Behavioral Psychotherapist for Children & Adults with a professional license. Her undergraduate and postgraduate studies were conducted and completed through the University of Central Lancashire in England, with full recognition by the corresponding Greek authorities. Subsequently, she trained in Cognitive and Behavioral techniques related to procrastination, assertiveness, mental imagery, among others, through seminars conducted by distinguished PhD holders. Additionally, through the Hellenic Society of Cognitive & Behavioral Studies, she has been trained in the approach of Cognitive & Behavioral Therapy for children and adolescents. Her personal and professional principles focus on mutual respect, unconditional acceptance of people, empathy, and collaboration as essential components for building a strong therapeutic relationship. A good therapeutic relationship - collaboration is defined in the literature as one of the most important factors for the positive outcome of therapy - counseling (Flückiger, Del Re, Wampold, & Horvath, 2018). Professionally, she has worked in Human Resources Management aiming to improve working conditions by conducting relevant research. However, she has placed greater emphasis on psychotherapy, aiming to support individuals in finding and obtaining what they need to live a full and healthy life. In her clinical experience, she has focused, among others, on trauma, ADHD, self and body image, obsessive-compulsive disorder, depression, anxiety disorders, emotion regulation, assertiveness, and more. Finally, in addition to individual therapy for adults and adolescents, she provides counseling for parents, couples, and career (e.g., interview preparation) in both Greek and English.

Tzougkaraki Ifigeneia is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist who maintains a private practice in Cholargos. She is a graduate of the University of Derby with a professional license to practice. In recent years, she has been pursuing a certified four-year specialization in Systemic Family Psychotherapy from the Laboratory for the Exploration of Human Relations, while simultaneously volunteering at the Municipal Polyclinics of Papagou, as well as at Merimna. She provides psychotherapy, counseling, and psychoeducation sessions at her private office in Cholargos, both in person and online. She places particular emphasis on creating a safe environment within which each client can genuinely explore their thoughts, emotions, and behaviors. Her clinical experience includes supporting individuals with issues such as anxiety, depression, panic attacks, anxiety disorders, grief, phobias, interpersonal relationship difficulties, low self-esteem, anger management, addictions, and trauma. To ensure the quality of her therapeutic work, she regularly participates in supervision, utilizing it as an important tool for self-observation and professional growth. She supports and accompanies her clients with respect for their uniqueness, empowering them on their journey toward self-awareness, strengthening, and self-acceptance. At the same time, she remains committed to continuous personal and professional development to respond with authenticity and sensitivity to the needs of those who trust her. She also states that the therapeutic process consists of the meeting of two "experts": the client, who is the expert of their own life, and the therapist, who provides the knowledge and experience. 

Pizani Marialena is a Art Psychologist and maintains a private practice in Chalandri. She specializes in Art Psychology and Systemic Counseling in Mental Health. She holds a Psychology degree (BA Hons) from DEREE – The American College of Greece and has been trained in Systemic Therapy and Psychopathology, with an emphasis on diagnostic criteria and therapeutic interventions. Additionally, she has completed a training program for managing anxiety and depression at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. Her primary therapeutic approach is art psychology, aiming to create a safe space for expression through art. She utilizes media such as painting, collage, clay, and other forms of creative expression, helping children, adolescents, and adults to connect with their inner world and express emotions that often cannot be conveyed verbally. Recently, she completed an Art Therapy training seminar for children and adolescents, further enhancing her understanding of the needs of young age groups through a non-verbal therapeutic approach. She has worked as an Employee Psychologist in the private sector, providing psychological support to employees, enhancing well-being and team functionality in professional environments. She believes that art, when used with therapeutic respect and intention, can become an extremely effective tool for self-awareness, empowerment, and change.

Η Νοδαράκη Ιωάννα M.Sc., ECP, είναι πιστοποιημένη Ψυχοθεραπεύτρια και διατηρεί ιδιωτικό γραφείο στην Αγία Παρασκευή. Είναι αριστούχος υπότροφος Ψυχολογίας (BA Hons in Psychology) και κάτοχος μεταπτυχιακού τίτλου στην Εφαρμοσμένη Ψυχολογία και Ψυχοθεραπεία από το Αμερικανικό Κολλέγιο Ελλάδος (MSc in Applied Psychology, The American College of Greece - Deree). Έχει ειδικευτεί στην Προσωποκεντρική Ψυχοθεραπεία παρακολουθώντας τετραετή θεωρητική και βιωματική εκπαίδευση από το College for Humanistic Sciences ICPS αποκτώντας έτσι το Postgraduate Diploma in Person-Centred Psychotherapy καθώς και το Ευρωπαϊκό Πιστοποιητικό Ψυχοθεραπείας (European Certificate of Psychotherapy - ECP) από την Ευρωπαϊκή Εταιρεία Ψυχοθεραπείας (European Association for Psychotherapy – ΕΑP). Παράλληλα, έχει εκπαιδευτεί στην Συγκινησιακά Εστιασμένη Θεραπεία Ζεύγους (Emotion-Focused Therapy for Couples – EFT) ενώ έχει ολοκληρώσει δύο κύκλους μετεκπαίδευσης στην Κλινική Ψυχοπαθολογία καθώς και στις Κλινικές Δεξιότητες στην Κλινική Ψυχοπαθολογία "Παναγιώτης Ουλής" από την Α΄ Ψυχιατρική Κλινική του Εθνικού και Καποδιστριακού Πανεπιστημίου Αθηνών (Ε.Π.Ι.Ψ.Υ.). Διαθέτει εμπειρία στο χώρο έχοντας προσφέρει υπηρεσίες ψυχοθεραπείας και συμβουλευτικής σε δομές όπως στο Ινστιτούτο Ψυχικής Υγείας Παιδιών & Ενηλίκων (Ι.Ψ.Υ.Π.Ε.), στη Μονάδα Ψυχοκοινωνικής Αποκατάστασης χρόνιων ψυχικά ασθενών «ΑΝΙΜΑ», στη Μονάδα Φροντίδας και Αποκατάστασης Ηλικιωμένων με Alzheimer και συναφείς άνοιες "ΑΚΤΙΟΣ", στο Κέντρο Ημέρας Ψυχοκοινωνικών Παρεμβάσεων στην Κοινότητα «Franco Basaglia» (Ε.Π.Α.Ψ.Υ.), στο Κέντρο Ημέρας της “Εταιρείας Alzheimer Αθηνών” ενώ έχει υπάρξει μέλος της Τηλεφωνικής Γραμμής SOS «Δίπλα Σου» κατά της οικογενειακής βίας (Δίκτυο Γυναικών Ευρώπης). Είναι μέλος της Ευρωπαϊκής Εταιρείας Ψυχοθεραπείας (ΕΑP - European Association for Psychotherapy) και της Εθνικής Εταιρείας Ψυχοθεραπείας Ελλάδος (ΕΕΨΕ). Σήμερα, στο ιδιωτικό της γραφείο, εργάζεται ψυχοθεραπευτικά με ενήλικες παρέχοντας ατομικές συνεδρίες ψυχοθεραπείας και συμβουλευτικής ζευγαριών ενώ αναλαμβάνει ένα ευρύ φάσμα ψυχικών δυσκολιών, στα οποία περιλαμβάνονται οι κρίσεις πανικού, οι διαταραχές άγχους, η κατάθλιψη, η απώλεια και το πένθος, οι διαταραχές προσαρμογής, οι διαπροσωπικές δυσκολίες αλλά και θέματα που εμπίπτουν στα πλαίσια της αυτοβελτίωσης και της προσωπικής ανάπτυξης, εν γένει.

Η Γαλάτου Ευδοκία είναι Ψυχολόγος- Ψυχοθεραπεύτρια - Σύμβουλος τοξικοεξαρτήσεων και διατηρεί ιδιωτικό γραφείο στον Γέρακα. Έχει εκπαιδευτεί στις ικανότητες συμβουλευτικής στον τομέα της τοξικοεξάρτησης στο Κέντρο Θεραπείας Εξαρτημένων Ατόμων (ΚΕΘΕΑ), σε συνεργασία με το University of California San Diego των ΗΠΑ. Είναι απόφοιτη του Τμήματος Ψυχολογίας του Αριστοτελείου Πανεπιστημίου Θεσσαλονίκης (1999), με άδεια άσκησης επαγγέλματος. Έχει εκπαιδευτεί στη Συστημική Ψυχοθεραπεία και από το Σεπτέμβριο του 2025 εκπαιδεύεται στη Συστημική Θεραπεία Ζεύγους. Διαθέτει πάνω από 23 χρόνια επαγγελματικής εμπειρίας στο χώρο των εξαρτήσεων και της ψυχικής υγείας. Μετά το πέρας των σπουδών της εργάστηκε ως Ψυχολόγος στο Δημοτικό Γηροκομείο Λάρισας και στον Οργανισμό βρεφονηπιακών σταθμών του Δήμου Λάρισας. Στη συνέχεια, εργάστηκε για 21 συνεχόμενα έτη ως θεραπεύτρια και σύμβουλος τοξικοεξαρτήσεων στο ΚΕΘΕΑ (Κέντρο Θεραπείας Εξαρτημένων Ατόμων) σε Λάρισα και Αθήνα, όπου ανέλαβε τον σχεδιασμό, τη διεξαγωγή και το συντονισμό ατομικών, ομαδικών και οικογενειακών θεραπευτικών συνεδριών, καθώς και την ενημέρωση και προετοιμασία ενεργών χρηστών ώστε να λάβουν θεραπεία. Κατά τη διάρκεια αυτών των ετών συμμετείχε σε μεγάλο αριθμό ημερίδων, σεμιναρίων και εκπαιδεύσεων εντός και εκτός ΚΕ.Θ.Ε.Α. μεταξύ των οποίων στη Δυναμική ομάδων και στο Γενεόγραμμα. Η εμπειρία της στο χώρο της απεξάρτησης υπήρξε ένας χώρος αλλαγής και συνεξέλιξης για εκείνη, καθώς απέκτησε εκτενή κλινική εμπειρία και βαθιά κατανόηση των σύνθετων αναγκών των εξαρτημένων ατόμων και των οικογενειών τους.

Η πολυετής εμπειρία της στο ΚΕ.Θ.Ε.Α. της δίδαξε πολύτιμες δεξιότητες, όπως η ενσυναίσθηση, η αποδοχή, η κατανόηση των βαθύτερων αιτιών που κρύβονται πίσω από τις δυσκολίες κάθε ανθρώπου, καθώς και τον αμέριστο σεβασμό στην προσωπική του προσπάθεια για αλλαγή. Μέσα από την καθημερινή της επαφή με ανθρώπους σε κρίση, εκπαιδεύτηκε ουσιαστικά σε αυτό που έμαθε πρώτα σε θεωρητικό επίπεδο, ότι κάθε κρίση αποτελεί, όταν κάποιος το επιδιώξει, μια ευκαιρία για βαθιά και ουσιαστική αλλαγή.

Σήμερα, στο προσωπικό της γραφείο, στόχος της είναι να μεταφέρει τη βαθιά εμπειρία της στους ανθρώπους που θα την εμπιστευτούν και να προσφέρει ένα ασφαλές, σταθερό και ανθρώπινο πλαίσιο θεραπευτικής συμμαχίας και σύνδεσης. Ένα χώρο όπου μπορεί το άτομο να εξελιχθεί, να αλλάξει ό,τι το δυσκολεύει, να έρθει σε επαφή με βαθύτερα κομμάτια του εαυτού του και να βελτιώσει την ποιότητα των σχέσεων του με τους σημαντικούς ανθρώπους της ζωής του.

The Center for Psychopedagogical Support Psych...Agogein is a modern, fully equipped, and specially designed facility to meet the needs of children, adolescents, and adults. The Center's goal is to provide specialized support to children and their families, offering comprehensive services in the areas of diagnosis, assessment, therapy, and rehabilitation of developmental and learning difficulties in children and adolescents. Additionally, it covers a wide range of therapeutic programs for adults. The Center's director is Kentro Psyxopaidagogikis Ypostiriksis Psyxagogein, Psychologist-Child Psychologist-Specialized Systemic Couples & Family Psychotherapist, graduate of Psychology from the Faculty of Philosophy at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, and holder of a professional practice license.

Ο Βακόνδιος Νίκος είναι πτυχιούχος Ψυχολογίας του Αριστοτελείου Πανεπιστημίου Θεσσαλονίκης, νευροψυχολογικής κατεύθυνσης, πρωτεύοντας στις εισαγωγικές κατατακτήριες εξετάσεις για τη συγκεκριμένη σχολή και διατηρεί ιδιωτικό γραφείο στο Χαλάνδρι. Έχει άδεια ασκήσεως επαγγέλματος Ψυχολόγου από το έτος 2004. Κατά τη διετή θητεία του στο Πολεμικό Ναυτικό, υπηρέτησε ως Σύμβουλος Ψυχικής Υγείας στο Ναυτικό Νοσοκομείο Σαλαμίνας και στο γραφείο Πρόληψης Ψυχικής Υγιεινής. Εκεί εκπαιδεύθηκε σε όλο το φάσμα της ψυχολογίας της ζωής του καθημερινού ανθρώπου, και ειδικότερα στο άγχος, κρίσεις πανικού, φόβους και φοβίες, αλλαγές της συναισθηματικής διάθεσης, και γενικότερα τη δυναμική της ανθρώπινης προσωπικότητας και της ικανότητας να αλλάζουν τα χαρακτηριστικά της προσωπικότητάς μας. Εκπαιδεύθηκε στην ελληνική εταιρία Ομαδικής Ανάλυσης και Ψυχοθεραπείες στις ομαδικές συνεδρίες. Κατά την εποπτεία του, επί πολλά έτη, εκπαιδεύθηκε και συνεργάστηκε με ιατρούς και ψυχολόγους στην ψυχοθεραπεία με κεντρικό άξονα τη γνωστικο-συμπεριφορική και ψυχοδυναμική προσέγγιση, σε ένα φάσμα καταστάσεων που περιλαμβάνει διατροφικές, ψυχοσεξουαλικές διαταραχές, άγχος, κατάθλιψη, θεραπεία ζεύγους και οικογενειακή θεραπεία, αυτοεκτίμηση-αυτοαντίληψη, και γενικότερα κάθε έκφανση της προσωπικότητας και του ψυχισμού του ανθρώπου σε εφήβους και ενήλικες. Από το 2021 ειναι Σύμβουλος Ψυχικής Υγείας στη Διεύθυνση Κοινωνικής Μέριμνας (κεντρικός τομέας) με αντικείμενο την ψυχολογική εκτίμηση ζευγαριών, υποψηφίων για υιοθεσία και αναδοχή. Επίσης, στην ίδια διεύθυνση, πραγματοποιεί σεμινάρια επιμόρφωσης με αντικείμενο την δημιουργία ψυχικής ανθεκτικότητα στα παιδιά, ως εργαλείο μια ευτυχισμένης ζωής τους ως ενήλικες. Παράλληλα, στη Διεύθυνση Κοινωνικής Μέριμνας της Περιφέρειας Αττικής, ο Νίκος Βακόνδιος, διατηρεί και την ιδιότητα του Κοινωνικού Συμβούλου, από το 2021, στον ίδιο τομέα. Παράλληλα, πραγματοποιεί σεμινάρια επιμόρφωσης σε υποψήφιους προς υιοθεσία και αναδοχή γονείς. Η αρθρογραφία του, η οποία ξεκινά από το 2008, περιλαμβάνει πολλές δημοσιεύσεις και συνεντεύξεις σε ραδιόφωνο, κυριακάτικο τύπο και τηλεόραση σε μέσα όπως το ραδιόφωνο της ΕΡΤ, το Έθνος, το περιοδικό Επίκαιρα κ.α.

Sina Stella is a Psychologist practicing privately in Pallini. She graduated from the University of East London and completed her postgraduate studies there, earning a Master of Science in Clinical and Community Psychology. 

Her therapeutic approach is integrative, specializing in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Systemic - Family Therapy, aiming at holistic support of the individual within their social and family context. Additionally, she has specialized training in Diagnostic and Therapeutic Intervention for children and adolescents, with an emphasis on anger management through Play Therapy. 

In her professional career, she collaborates with a Senior Care Unit, where she is a member of the interdisciplinary team, providing psychological support, conducting psychometric assessments, and managing dementia cases. Furthermore, she has significant experience in analyzing social phenomena and providing parental counseling, having served as a scientific collaborator for the program "Light in the Tunnel". 

She has worked in Venice, Italy, supporting psychosocially vulnerable elderly populations, and has experience in intercultural counseling and crisis management. Finally, with a commitment to delivering high-quality services, she continuously updates her knowledge on all scientific developments in the field of Mental Health by actively participating in specialized seminars and conferences.

Vasileiou Lida MA is a certified Psychosomatic Health Counselor and conducts online sessions. She is a graduate of the Sociology Department of Panteion University of Social and Political Sciences with a specialization in Criminology. She holds a master's degree in Psychosomatic Health Counseling with the application of the Evaluative Cognitive Model, an interdisciplinary model for the Promotion of Mental Health that integrates information and knowledge from both medical and humanities disciplines. Specifically, it combines medical data and knowledge from Neurosciences with scientific insights from the fields of Mental Health Promotion, Cognitive Therapeutic Models, and Positive Psychology. She emphasizes Psychosomatic Health, aiming to approach the individual in a short period through a structured practice. Additionally, the specialist holds a certification in training for Cognitive Counseling and Interventions from the Society of Cognitive Behavioral Studies. Continuing her studies, she attended the Special Education program in Supervisory Evaluative Counseling at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens (NKUA), through the Center for Evaluative Study of Psychosomatic Health (KE.AM.PSY), in collaboration with the Society for the Promotion of Psychiatry and Related Sciences (EL.E.P.PSY.S.EP). Ms. Vasileiou provides counseling services tailored to the specific needs of each client.

Karagianni Xrysa BSc is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist and maintains a private practice in Chalandri. She holds a degree from the Department of Psychology at Panteion University of Social and Political Sciences and specializes in CBT - Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, following training completed at the Institute of Research and Behavior Therapy. The specialist has gained significant experience working in the Social Service of the Municipality of Nikaia, and since 2014, she has been working as a Psychologist - Psychotherapist at the Alzheimer Society of Athens. In her private practice, she offers a wide range of services, respecting the individual needs of each patient, and also provides her services through online sessions.

Georgia Koltsida MSc is a Psychologist – Psychotherapist and maintains a private practice in Agia Paraskevi. She graduated from the Department of Psychology at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens (grade 8.41/10) and holds a Master’s Degree (MSc) in “Child and Adolescent Mental Health” from the European University of Cyprus (grade 9.45/10). She has been trained in Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy at the Society for Cognitive-Behavioral Studies (ΕΓΣΣ), recognized by the European Association for Behavioural & Cognitive Therapies (EABCT). Additionally, she has completed specializations in the use of psychometric tools (WISC-V, WAIS-IV, MMPI-2, SCID-5-CV, SCID-5-PD), as well as further training in school psychology and personality disorders (Cluster C). Professionally, she has worked in mental health facilities and special education centers, providing assessment and psychotherapeutic intervention to children, adolescents, and adults. Through the Doctor Anytime platform, she offers individual sessions to adults facing difficulties such as anxiety, depressive mood, low self-esteem, or interpersonal challenges, aiming at psychological empowerment and personal development within a framework of trust, respect, and empathy.

Mpallas Orestis - Nikolaos is a Psychologist (BSc University of Derby) and Mental Health and Career Counselor for Adolescents and Adults (MSc NKUA), maintaining a private practice in Gerakas, Attica. He graduated from the Department of Applied Psychology, University of Derby, and holds a postgraduate degree in Counseling in education, health, and work from the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. He has also specialized in School Psychology, Career Counseling, Separation and Divorce Management, as well as anxiety and fear management using the Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT) for releasing negative emotions. He conducts individual personal counseling sessions for adolescents and adults, specializing in the effective management of issues such as work-related stress, exam and evaluation anxiety, procrastination, and indecisiveness. He provides individual counseling support sessions for parents on issues such as conflict management, difficulties in parent-child communication, and boundary setting. Certified Career Counselor (EOPPEP), member of the Hellenic Counseling and Guidance Society (H.C.G.S.) and the Hellenic Scientific Society of Adult Counseling (H.S.S.A.C.).

Xristopoulou Aleksandra MSc is a Psychologist who maintains a private practice in Athens. She studied Psychology and obtained a Master's Degree in Occupational Psychology. She has worked in the Human Resources sector, specializing in Recruitment & Selection, Performance Evaluation, and Training & Development of personnel in organizations in the United Kingdom and Greece. She specialized in the Psychodynamic Approach, Group Analysis, and Community Therapy. She has collaborated with public and private institutions, providing psychological support to groups and participating in seminars and training programs. She works individually with children, adolescents, and adults. She coordinates self-awareness groups and analysis groups and is involved in parental counseling and career guidance for adolescents and adults. She holds a professional license and is a Regular Member of the Association of Greek Psychologists.

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.

Dafni Petrakogianni MSc is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist, licensed to practice, and maintains a private practice in Cholargos. She studied Psychology at Panteion University of Social and Political Sciences and holds a master's degree in "Health Promotion and Education" from the Medical School of Athens. She employs an integrative psychotherapy model, having been trained in Cognitive Therapy at Aeginiteio Hospital, while completing a two-year training in Systemic Psychotherapy, training in Systemic Constellation, as well as a three-year supervision in "Family Therapy with a Systemic Approach" at the Psychiatric Hospital of Athens Dafni. She has volunteered as a Psychologist in hospitals and specializes in the management of issues arising from chronic illnesses. Additionally, she has taught psychology courses in post-secondary education institutions. She has experience in treating mood and anxiety disorders (anxiety disorders, depression) and, through her work at the primary care clinics of Agia Paraskevi and the Day Center of Agia Paraskevi - Ikelos Association, she gained extensive experience in counseling on interpersonal relationship issues, enhancing self-image, and adult psychotherapy. Finally, she has worked as a Psychologist in kindergartens of the Municipality of Agia Paraskevi, at the Youth Counseling Center of the Sivitanidios School, and at a Children's Workshop, gaining substantial experience in adolescent psychotherapy and parental counseling.