Health professionals for Τόνωση αυτοεκτίμησης in the Eastern suburbs of Athens

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.

Douflias Konstantinos MSc is a Psychologist-Psychotherapist and maintains a private practice in Pangrati. He holds a degree in Psychology and a Master's Diploma in Forensic Medicine - Forensic Psychiatry from the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki (AUTH). The specialist handles cases across the full spectrum of Psychology, offering both in-person and online sessions.

Kollia Mairi is a psychologist. She holds a professional practice license with protocol number 4346/07-11-2019. She graduated with honors from the Department of Psychology at Panteion University of Athens. She specialized at the postgraduate level in Clinical Psychology (MSc in Clinical Psychology) at Leiden University in the Netherlands, where she graduated with distinction cum laude. She has completed a four-year study program in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) at the Society of Cognitive and Behavioral Studies (ΕΓΣΣ). Additionally, she has been trained in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), also provided by the Society of Cognitive and Behavioral Studies (ΕΓΣΣ). Furthermore, she has specialized in trauma therapy using the EMDR method at the Institute of Trauma Therapy. She has also received training in "Counseling and Mental Health in Infertility, the Perinatal and Reproductive Period" at the University of West Attica, focusing on psychological support regarding infertility, pregnancy, and transition to parenthood (postpartum depression, perinatal anxiety, tokophobia, birth trauma, etc.). Currently, she works privately, conducting individual therapy sessions with adults, both in-person and online. She also collaborates with a clinic based abroad, providing psychotherapy online to clients worldwide. In parallel, she maintains a collaboration with an assisted reproduction (IVF) clinic and is a member of an interdisciplinary team at a gynecological clinic in central Athens. Sessions are conducted in Greek and English.

Roxani - Maria Vakalou is a Psychologist, graduate of Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, specializing in Clinical Psychology. She is a certified Cognitive-Behavioral Therapist and is training in Bioenergetic Clinical Hypnosis.

Her choice of specializations is based on the integration of two critical pillars: focusing on the "here and now," addressing dysfunctional patterns of thinking and behavior, and processing emotional traumas formed during early developmental stages before the development of logical thinking.

Her career in the Mental Health field includes voluntary service at S.O.F.PSY. Serres, coordinating therapeutic groups and cognitive-behavioral interventions; collaboration with the Hellenic Alzheimer’s Disease Association; specialization in "Dance Theatre"; and mental health counseling in a multinational environment through conducting psychoeducational groups and individual sessions (since 2024).

She firmly believes that Psychotherapy is the most valuable investment in oneself and the cornerstone of self-awareness and mental well-being. Her goal is, within an environment of trust, understanding, and acceptance, to help individuals genuinely "embrace" themselves.

Zampouni Vasiliki - Ioanna is a Mental Health Counselor - Psychotherapist who maintains a private practice in Neo Psychiko. She has completed studies in Biothymic Psychotherapy, Clinical Hypnosis, and counseling at the Center for Applied Psychotherapy & Counseling, as well as in Synthetic Counseling at the Tree of Therapy. Additionally, she has undertaken studies in Human Loss - Grief and in Anxiety - Depression, Psychoeducation, and Management at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. She is a member of the Hellenic Counseling Association and the British Association for Counseling and Psychotherapy. As a Mental Health Counselor and Hypnosis Psychotherapist, she provides specialized services that assist individuals in overcoming personal and emotional challenges, thereby improving their quality of life. With numerous studies and certifications in the field of mental health, she offers a comprehensive approach that integrates techniques such as biothymic psychotherapy, clinical hypnosis, and synthetic counseling.

Lyrarakis Konstantinos has a private practice in Pallini, Attica. He holds a diploma as a Mental Health Counselor from the Athens Synthesis Centre, recognized by the internationally renowned Counselling and Psychotherapy Organization COSCA (Counselling & Psychotherapy in Scotland). He has been awarded the "COSCA Counselling Skills Certificate," recognized by Napier University of Edinburgh. He has completed a one-year training program focused on Parent-Adolescent relationships. He has extensive experience working with couple relationships aimed at finding solutions. He has contributed articles to an online health newspaper, offering opinions and solutions on contemporary issues. He has authored and published a book related to relationships. He collaborates with companies to address issues concerning employee relationships and communication. He organizes and delivers seminars for company executives with the goal of improving workplace communication. He applies an approach tailored to the needs of executives. Focused on improving relationships, he develops communication methods at the workplace, family, and individual levels. He implements an integrative therapeutic model, identifying the needs of each individual. With acceptance, non-judgment, and empathy, he accompanies the client on their journey of personal development. Targeting the strengthening of mental and overall physical health, he supports clients in managing their fears and concerns. His areas of practice include anxiety management, separation, low self-esteem, depression, panic attacks, employee relations, support and empowerment for business executives, family businesses, succession management, and more. He offers individual and couples therapy daily at his private office. Online sessions are also available.

Η Γεωργουδάκη Μαρία - Διονυσία είναι Ψυχολόγος - Ψυχοθεραπεύτρια Gestalt με ιδιωτικό γραφείο στο Λαύριο. Αποφοίτησε από το τμήμα Ψυχολογίας του Εθνικού & Καποδιστριακού Πανεπιστημίου Αθηνών (ΕΚΠΑ). Εν συνεχεία, εκπαιδεύτηκε στο Ε.Κ.Π.Α. σε προγράμματα συνεχιζόμενης εκπαίδευσης σχετικά με το Health Coach (Coaching Υγεία Ευεξίας Διατροφής Άθλησης και Μακροζωίας), την "Αντιμετώπιση του διαζυγίου πριν και μετά" και έχει μετεκπαιδευτεί στη ψυχοθεραπεία Gestalt στο Gestalt Foundation. Καθώς και στο Art therapy. (Ψυχοθεραπεία με την βοήθεια της τέχνης ) .

Έχει συμμετέχει σε  διαλέξεις και ημερίδες της ΚΟΕ Αθλητισμός χωρίς αναβολικά, του Κέντρου Ράιχ, του Ινστιτούτου Gestalt, του πανεπιστημίου ΕΚΠΑ, (με θέματα :  αυτισμού και διαταραχών κίνησης, άγχους και στρες καθημερινότητας, παιδικοί φόβοι και φοβίες, Διαγνωστικά κριτήρια και έγκαιρη διάγνωση, κακοποίηση-τραύμα, παρέμβαση στην κρίση, διαχείρισης του κενού, διαχείριση πολυπλοκότητας στην τάξη, φιλοσοφίας, ψυχολογία υγείας, εναλλακτικής ιατρικής, διατροφής, art therapy, yoga trauma informed therapy κ.α.). Έχει ολοκληρώσει  χρόνια ατομικής ψυχοθεραπείας και  ομαδικής. Εργάστηκε σε οικοτροφείο με άτομα με σχιζοφρένεια και άλλες διαταραχές. Συμμετείχε στο πρόγραμμα άμεσης βοήθειας στην ψυχική υγεία που δημιουργήθηκαν για τον κορονοϊό με κύριο αντικείμενο τη συμβουλευτική στην τηλεφωνική γραμμή ψυχοκοινωνικής υποστήριξης, υπό την Α΄ Ψυχιατρική Κλινική της Ιατρικής Σχολής του Εθνικού & Καποδιστριακού Πανεπιστημίου Αθηνών (ΕΚΠΑ) και της Ομοσπονδίας Φορέων Ψυχοκοινωνικής Αποκατάστασης & Ψυχικής Υγείας «ΑΡΓΩ». Έχει πάνω από 1000 ώρες πρακτικής και 500 εποπτείας ως Ψυχολόγος και Ψυχοθεραπεύτρια. Έχει εργαστεί ως δασκάλα γιόγκα στην Ελλάδα και το εξωτερικό και έχει δημιουργήσει συνδυαστικά σεμινάρια γιόγκα και ψυχοθεραπείας. Έχει συμμετάσχει στο πρόγραμμα βοήθειας για τον ιό αλλά και για τους πυρόπληκτους του Gestalt Foundation . Σήμερα  εργάζεται ως Ψυχολόγος- Ψυχοθεραπεύτρια,  έχοντας δημιουργήσει όπως αναφέρει μια "Ολιστική Προσέγγιση". Τέλος, συνεχώς αναζητά ευκαιρίες να εξελίσσει την προσέγγιση της και τον εαυτό της.

Elena Georgakopoulou is a Counseling Psychologist - Psychotherapist for children, adolescents, and adults. She holds a professional license to practice in England (HCPC Register PYL 15025) since 2006, and a professional license in Greece since 2008. She is also a regular member of the Hellenic Psychological Society and has worked as a Psychologist in the National Health Service of the United Kingdom (NHS), providing therapy to adults and children with severe clinical symptomatology. She has worked with adults and children and utilizes an eclectic and integrative model combining Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), systemic, and person-centered approaches. Her work often involves collaboration with parents, as well as coordination with other agencies such as educational settings, while in Greece she works remotely. She is interested in and can assist in areas such as autism and autism spectrum disorders, ADHD, anxiety and depression, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), low self-esteem and self-confidence, loss of meaning and direction in life, relational and attachment difficulties, and parental counseling. Sessions are also provided in English.

Η Σήλια Βενετσάνου είναι απόφοιτη του Τμήματος Ψυχολογίας του Εθνικού Καποδιστριακού Πανεπιστημίου Αθηνών και κάτοχος άδειας ασκήσεως επαγγέλματος. Είναι κάτοχος μεταπτυχιακού τίτλου σπουδών στη Γνωσιακή Συμπεριφορική Θεραπεία από το University of Central Lancashire και ακολουθεί τη Γνωσιακή-Συμπεριφορική προσέγγιση.

Έχει πραγματοποιήσει πρακτική άσκηση στο Smart CNS Center σε προπτυχιακό επίπεδο, με εμπειρία στη χορήγηση ψυχομετρικών εργαλείων και στην παρακολούθηση θεραπείας rTMS. Στη συνέχεια πραγματοποίησε εξάμηνη πρακτική στη διαδικτυακή πλατφόρμα Support Room, παρέχοντας διαδικτυακές συνεδρίες σε ενήλικες. Παράλληλα, συνεργάζεται με κέντρο ψυχοθεραπείας ενηλίκων στην Αθήνα, καθώς και με τη διαδικτυακή πλατφόρμα ψυχοθεραπείας "Hiwell".

Αναλαμβάνει ένα ευρύ φάσμα δυσκολιών ψυχικής υγείας, όπως άγχος, κρίσεις πανικού, διαχείριση τραύματος και πένθους, δυσκολίες στις διαπροσωπικές σχέσεις, χαμηλή αυτοεκτίμηση, διαχείριση συναισθημάτων και ζητήματα καθημερινής λειτουργικότητας σε ενήλικες. Στόχος της είναι η δημιουργία ενός ασφαλούς και υποστηρικτικού θεραπευτικού πλαισίου, μέσα στο οποίο ο θεραπευόμενος θα μπορεί να εκφραστεί ελεύθερα, να αναπτύξει δεξιότητες διαχείρισης των δυσκολιών του και να ενισχύσει την προσωπική του ανάπτυξη. Δίνει ιδιαίτερη έμφαση στη θεραπευτική σχέση, την ενσυναίσθηση και τη συνεργατική διαδικασία, προσαρμόζοντας τη θεραπεία στις ανάγκες και τους στόχους κάθε ατόμου.

Salem Fatma is a licensed Psychologist - Psychotherapist who conducts online sessions. She holds a degree in Psychology from a university in England and is currently a candidate for her Master's degree in Clinical Psychology at the University of Essex. She specializes in psychological assessment and intervention, while also training in Cognitive Analytic Psychotherapy (CAT). Her professional experience includes working in schools in England, where she collaborated with adolescent students to support their mental health and academic performance. Specifically, she provided individual support to students facing mental health challenges such as anxiety, depression, ADHD, autism, obsessive-compulsive symptoms, among others, as well as the related social challenges. She developed and implemented personalized support programs tailored to each student's needs and helped them manage their emotions and behaviors by offering strategies and tools for coping with anxiety, frustration, and other emotional states. Simultaneously, she maintained close collaboration with experienced psychologists and provided counseling to parents. Within her role, she participated in weekly Continuing Professional Development (CPD) seminars to enhance her skills and increase her effectiveness in her work. Additionally, she served in a role equivalent to a psychological assistant during her internship in England. She has also completed a training program at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and has attended seminars, expanding her knowledge and developing her skills in the field of psychology. She is committed to providing high-quality psychological services and supporting individuals in overcoming their difficulties and improving their mental well-being.

Mpardaka Semeli MSc, MA is a Psychologist, Integrative Systemic Psychotherapist, as well as a Career Counseling Advisor. She is a graduate of the Psychology Department of the University of Strasbourg. She holds a postgraduate diploma in Counseling, Career Guidance, and Lifelong Learning from the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. Additionally, she has specialized at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens in Clinical Social Psychology of Addictions, Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, and Art Therapy. She has also been trained in Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) by the EFT Greek Network, as well as Compassion-Focused Therapy. She has attended seminar series and has participated as a speaker in conferences. She completed her supervised internship at the company CVexperts as a career counselor and at the service center for people with disabilities "To Ergastiri – Lilian Voudouri" as a psychologist. Furthermore, she collaborates with the psychosocial services center Amphiaraos, Child and Family, where she handles a wide range of cases. Lastly, she maintains her private practice in Kifisia and Peristeri, providing individual psychotherapy, parent and family counseling, couples counseling, as well as career counseling services.

Η Αβραμίδου Κωνσταντίνα είναι Ψυχολόγος - συνιδρύτρια του "MindWay – Κέντρο Ψυχοθεραπείας & Συμβουλευτικής" στη Νέα Μάκρη,όπου παρέχει υπηρεσίες ψυχοθεραπείας και συμβουλευτικής σε εφήβους και ενήλικες.Είναι απόφοιτη του Τμήματος Ψυχολογίας του Εθνικού και Καποδιστριακού Πανεπιστημίου Αθηνών, κάτοχος άδειας ασκήσεως επαγγέλματος Ψυχολόγου και Μεταπτυχιακού Τίτλου Σπουδών (MSc) στην Κλινική Ψυχική Υγεία από το Τμήμα Ιατρικής του Αριστοτελείου Πανεπιστημίου Θεσσαλονίκης. Εκπαιδεύεται στην Ψυχαναλυτική Προσέγγιση στο εκπαιδευτικό πρόγραμμα «ΕΠΕΚΕΙΝΑ – Ψυχαναλυτική Πράξη».Είναι Επιστημονικά Υπεύθυνη του Κέντρου Ημέρας και της Κινητής Μονάδας Ενηλίκων του φορέα ΘΑΛΠΟΣ – Ψυχική Υγεία, όπου παράλληλα εργάζεται ως Ψυχολόγος.Συμμετέχει συστηματικά σε επιστημονικά συνέδρια, ημερίδες και εκπαιδευτικά προγράμματα, στο πλαίσιο της συνεχούς επαγγελματικής και επιστημονικής της εξέλιξης.

Gkotsis Konstantinos is a Psychologist and maintains a private practice in Artemida. He studied Psychology at Canterbury Christ Church University, England, and specializes in Adlerian Counseling and Psychotherapeutic Approach at the Hellenic Society of Adlerian Psychology (H.S.A.P.). Additionally, he attends various educational conferences related to grief, anxiety, anger, and panic attacks.

Vasileiou Eui is a Psychologist with a private practice in Varkiza. She is a graduate of the Department of Psychology at the University of Crete, holds a license to practice as a Psychologist, and has obtained a postgraduate degree in "Stress Management and Health Promotion" from the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. Additionally, she has specialized in Systemic Psychotherapy at the Center for the Exploration of Human Systems, Skills, and Interventions in Systemic Counseling, as well as in Group Therapy. Furthermore, she has been trained in the use of Vocational Guidance tests by Ison Psychometrica. Previously, she worked as an Associate at the Psychology Center "Psychodos," where she managed cases involving anxiety disorders and coordinated their psychiatric follow-up. Since 2008, she has been working as the Head of Public Relations and Human Resources and as a Psychologist, conducting both online and in-person sessions aimed at helping patients cope with stress, as well as sessions with couples, individual therapy, and therapy groups. Moreover, she has published numerous articles related to her field of expertise. Finally, she is a member of the Hellenic Psychological Society.

Sourina Karina is a Clinical Psychologist-Psychotherapist and operates her private practice in Gerakas. She holds a Bachelor of Science Honours degree from the University of Derby and has completed postgraduate studies in Clinical Psychology at Hellenic American University. In her practice, she handles a wide range of cases, always focusing on providing the best possible service tailored to the individual needs of each client she undertakes.

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 Λαμπρινού Χρυσούλα, M.A., M.Sc. είναι Ψυχολόγος - Παιδοψυχολόγος και διατηρεί ιδιωτικό γραφείο στο Κορωπί. Εξειδικεύεται στην ψυχική υγεία παιδιών, εφήβων και ενηλίκων, παρέχοντας εξατομικευμένη υποστήριξη με γνώμονα τις ανάγκες και τη μοναδικότητα κάθε ατόμου. Είναι απόφοιτη του Εθνικού και Καποδιστριακού Πανεπιστημίου Αθηνών (ΕΚΠΑ) και κατέχει Μεταπτυχιακό τίτλο (M.Sc.) στην Προαγωγή και Αγωγή Υγείας (Διατμηματικό Ιατρικής Σχολής ΕΚΠΑ), καθώς και Μεταπτυχιακό τίτλο (M.A.) στις Επιστήμες της Αγωγής με κατεύθυνση στην Ειδική Αγωγή και την Ενιαία Εκπαίδευση από το Ευρωπαϊκό Πανεπιστήμιο Κύπρου. Έχει πραγματοποιήσει εκπαίδευση στην Ακαδημία Κλινικών Σπουδών της Αθήνας (ΑΚΣΠΑ) και στο Κέντρο Ψυχαναλυτικών Ερευνών της Αθήνας, με λακανικό προσανατολισμό.

Διαθέτει πολυετή επαγγελματική εμπειρία στον χώρο της ψυχολογίας, με 7 χρόνια απασχόλησης σε δημόσια ειδικά και γενικά σχολεία και 1 έτος συνεργασίας με ΚΕ.Δ.Α.ΣΥ., όπου ασχολήθηκε με την αξιολόγηση και υποστήριξη παιδιών και οικογενειών. Έχει επίσης εργαστεί σε δομές τοπικής αυτοδιοίκησης, όπως δήμους και Κέντρα Κοινότητας, παρέχοντας ψυχοκοινωνική υποστήριξη σε ευάλωτες ομάδες. Επιπλέον, δραστηριοποιείται στον ιδιωτικό τομέα με πολυετή παρουσία σε ιδιωτικό κέντρο, παρέχοντας συμβουλευτική και ψυχοθεραπευτικές υπηρεσίες σε παιδιά, εφήβους και ενήλικες.

Στο πλαίσιο της ψυχοδυναμικής θεραπείας, παρέχεται υποστήριξη σε ενήλικες για θέματα άγχους, κρίσεων πανικού, καταθλιπτικής συμπτωματολογίας, δυσκολιών στις διαπροσωπικές σχέσεις, αυτοεκτίμησης και προσωπικής ανάπτυξης. Σε εφήβους αντιμετωπίζονται συναισθηματικές δυσκολίες, δυσλειτουργικές συμπεριφορές, προβλήματα στη διαχείριση συγκρούσεων και στις κοινωνικές σχέσεις με την οικογένεια και τους συνομηλίκους. Σε παιδιά παρέχεται παρέμβαση σε περιπτώσεις δυσκολιών στη συμπεριφορά, στη ρύθμιση συναισθημάτων, στη διαχείριση ορίων, καθώς και σε περιπτώσεις ΔΕΠ-Υ και αυτιστικού φάσματος.