Health professionals for Τόνωση αυτοεκτίμησης in Erythros Stavros

Mpagourdi Maria, BSc, MSc is a Clinical Psychologist who conducts sessions online. She graduated in Psychology from Cardiff Metropolitan University (BSc) and holds a Master's Degree (MSc) in Clinical Counselling Psychology from the University of Derby. She has completed specialized training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), Art Therapy, and the management of Complex Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (CCTP-I & II). Since 2023, she has been training in Art Psychotherapy – Behavior Analysis at the Psychotherapy and Art Center "Synothisi," and from 2025 she will continue her professional development through the Panhellenic Society of Cognitive Analytic Psychotherapy (P.E.G.A.P.), as part of her training in Cognitive Analytic Therapy (CAT). Her professional experience includes significant work in mental health facilities such as the Piraeus Naval Hospital, Care Units for the Elderly specializing in dementia and Alzheimer's disease, cancer patient counseling programs (e.g., "Stay Strong"), and special education centers. She provides individual and group sessions to children, adolescents, and adults, and has been actively involved in psycho-educational programs and parent counseling. She combines theoretical training with practical experience to support a variety of psychological needs, with particular emphasis on trauma therapy and strengthening emotional resilience. Finally, she is a founding member of the Panhellenic Association of Art Therapists.

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.

Dimitris Aggelopoulos is a psychotherapist and educator specializing in Group Analysis. In his private practice, located in the center of Athens, he provides individual and group psychotherapy to individuals facing challenges in their personal lives, relationships, or mental health. His goal is not only the relief of symptoms, but also the emergence of each unique individual and the discovery of new ways of behavior and perception, focusing on healthy relationships and a sense of fulfillment.

He firmly believes that psychological difficulties are not solely individual problems, but mirrors of society, the relationships, and the groups within which we live and interact. Through Group Analysis, he utilizes the function of the group to facilitate the revealing of hidden aspects of the self, offering honest feedback and creating a space where individuals can express themselves freely, without fear of judgment. The group operates as a microcosm of relationships – a dynamic reality in which changes do not remain theoretical, but significantly impact the members’ broader lives.

Dimitris Aggelopoulos fosters an environment of safety and trust, where each person has the opportunity to face their challenges and cultivate the distinctive characteristics of their personality. Psychotherapy is not a luxury, but a vital investment in the relationship with ourselves and others.

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.

Leivaditi Penny is a Military Psychologist and Systemic Psychotherapist with many years of experience in the field of mental health and maintains a private practice in Panormou. She graduated from the Department of Psychology at Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, while simultaneously attending the Military Academy of Corps Officers (2009-2013).

Since 2013, she has worked in mental health institutions, acquiring extensive clinical experience in psychiatric clinics, mental health centers, and psychosocial support services. Over the years, she has developed a deep understanding of the needs of adults facing emotional, interpersonal, and psychological difficulties. Within the framework of her clinical practice, she has been trained at Aeginiteio Hospital in the administration and evaluation of the DSM-5 Personality Questionnaire (SCID-5), enhancing her capability in psychodiagnostic assessment.

Since 2018, she has been training in Systemic Psychotherapy and Group Therapy at the Athens Center for the Study of Humans (AKMA), one of the most prestigious educational institutions for systemic approaches in Greece.

Additionally, she has completed specialized seminars in Systemic Group Psychotherapy, Parent Counseling, and Couples Counseling.

Her therapeutic work includes support in managing anxiety and panic attacks, depression and emotional difficulties, interpersonal problems and relationships, family issues, parenting roles, and matters of self-esteem and self-awareness.

She offers individual sessions for adults, couples counseling, and family counseling, aiming to understand relationships, improve communication, and overall empower the individual within the context of their relational connections.

Katerina Toulgaridou is a Psychologist - Systemic Psychotherapist and maintains a private practice in Gyzi. She graduated from the Department of Psychology at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens (NKUA) and completed her internship at the “Thetis” Shelter of EPAPSY. Immediately after her degree, she began a four-year training in Systemic Psychotherapy at the Laboratory for the Investigation of Human Relations. In recent years, she has been working by providing individual psychotherapy and counseling sessions to adults. Her aim is to create a profound therapeutic relationship within a safe, warm, and supportive environment, enabling the patient to explore their emotions, thoughts, and various aspects of the self.

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.

Gkioka Nikolina is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist and maintains a private practice in Neo Psychiko. She is a graduate of the Department of Psychology at Panteion University of Social and Political Sciences. She has been trained for 4 years in the Gestalt psychotherapeutic method at the Gestalt Foundation and in EMDR Psychotherapy for trauma treatment at the Athens Trauma Therapy Institute. She has collaborated in various settings such as the telephone support line "Together for the Child" and the association K.E.F.I. (Association of Cancer Patients, Volunteers, Friends, and Doctors of Athens). She worked with the Hellenic National Association Against Epilepsy with patient groups and individual sessions, as well as with visits to epilepsy clinics in hospitals. Additionally, she has worked as a Psychologist at the 1st General Lyceum of Galatsi and as a trainer Psychologist at the Lifelong Learning Centers of the Municipality of Athens and in Parenting Schools. Currently, she practices privately in Neo Psychiko, where she provides services as a psychotherapist for adults, adolescents, and children and as a coordinator of adult therapeutic groups and experiential workshops.

Η Ραουνά Αίγλη είναι Ψυχολόγος - Ψυχοθεραπεύτρια και διατηρεί ιδιωτικό γραφείο στον Χολαργό. Με την ολοκλήρωση των σπουδών της στο Τμήμα Ψυχολογίας του Εθνικού & Καποδιστριακού Πανεπιστημίου Αθηνών, πραγματοποίησε μεταπτυχιακές σπουδές στην Ψυχική Υγεία Παιδιού και Εφήβου στο Πανεπιστήμιο του Εδιμβούργου. Ακολούθως ολοκλήρωσε, με πλήρη υποτροφία, το Διδακτορικό της στην Κλινική Ψυχολογία στο ίδιο πανεπιστήμιο, με αντικείμενο την ψυχική υγεία των γονέων στην περιγεννητική περίοδο (Τίτλος διατριβής: «Minding parents’ ups and downs in the perinatal period: a multi-method exploration of interpersonal and intergenerational pathways of vulnerability and adaptability»). Ακόμη, εκπαιδεύτηκε στη Γνωσιακή-Συμπεριφοριστική Ψυχοθεραπεία στο τετραετές εκπαιδευτικό πρόγραμμα του Ινστιτούτου Έρευνας και Θεραπείας της Συμπεριφοράς (ΙΕΘΣ), όπου συνεχίζει τη συνεργασία της ως Ψυχολόγος - Ψυχοθεραπεύτρια, αναλαμβάνοντας κλινικά περιστατικά υπό τακτική εποπτεία. Έχει επίσης εμπειρία από την εργασία της σε δομές υποστήριξης σε Σκωτία και Ελλάδα, όπως το Action Group και η ΕΛΕΠΑΠ αντίστοιχα. Παράλληλα, έχει εργαστεί ερευνητικά για την κατανόηση των ψυχικών δυσκολιών και τη διερεύνηση αποτελεσματικών παρεμβάσεων σε πανεπιστημιακά πλαίσια στο Ηνωμένο Βασίλειο και την Ελλάδα, σε μη κερδοσκοπικούς οργανισμούς (π.χ. Mellow Parenting, ΕΠΙΨΥ) και σε συνεργασία με την κυβέρνηση της Σκωτίας. Έχει πλήθος δημοσιεύσεων σε διεθνή επιστημονικά περιοδικά, συμμετέχει συχνά ως ομιλήτρια σε επιστημονικά συνέδρια και ενημερώνεται συνεχώς για τις εξελίξεις στον χώρο της ψυχικής υγείας. Σήμερα διδάσκει μαθήματα Ψυχολογίας ως εξωτερική συνεργάτιδα στο Τμήμα Ψυχολογίας του ΕΚΠΑ, καθώς και σε ιδιωτικό κολλέγιο. Εξειδικεύεται στις διαταραχές προσωπικότητας, στις συναισθηματικές διαταραχές και στην ψυχική υγεία κατά την περιγεννητική περίοδο. Στη θεραπευτική της δουλειά βασίζεται σε επιστημονικά τεκμηριωμένες προσεγγίσεις, με έμφαση σε μια σχέση εμπιστοσύνης και συνεργασίας. Απευθύνεται σε ενήλικες και πραγματοποιεί συνεδρίες τόσο δια ζώσης όσο και διαδικτυακά.

Victoria Papadimitropoulou MSc is a Mental Health Counselor - Psychotherapist specializing in psychodynamic approach and maintains a private practice in Neo Psychiko. She is a member of the American Psychological Association (APA). She holds a master’s degree (MSc) in Counselling Psychology and Psychotherapy from Deree/American College of Greece, and a master’s degree (MSc) from the Business School of Strathclyde University. She has completed two years of training in the systemic approach (A.K.M.A), as well as in the psychodynamic approach, in which she specializes. Her work includes group therapy, adolescent developmental issues, internet use, body image, and identity formation. She is specialized in self-esteem issues, interpersonal relationships (work environment, personal relationships), family dysfunction, anxiety management, and depressive tendencies. She has conducted research on the impact of social media, particularly Instagram, on body image and identity formation during the emerging adulthood stage of development. Her clinical experience in psychopathology beyond private psychotherapy practice comes from individual Counseling Psychology sessions in the public framework of the Municipal Health Clinics of the Municipality of Athens, group psychotherapy practice at the 18Anō Addiction Unit of Attica Psychiatric Hospital, as well as individual psychoanalytic-type psychotherapy at the Institute of Mental Health for Children and Adults (IPSIPE). She regularly attends selected certified seminars and training as part of ongoing professional development. She provides sessions in both Greek and English.

Panou Mairi is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist and maintains a private practice in the center of Athens. She graduated from the Department of Psychology at Panteion University of Social and Political Sciences, where she graduated with distinction. She continued her studies with a Master's degree in "Applied Cognitive and Developmental Psychology" (MSc in Applied Cognitive and Developmental Psychology) at the same university. During her undergraduate studies, she completed an internship at the Psychiatric Clinic of the General Thoracic Diseases Hospital "Sotiria", while during her postgraduate studies, she trained in psychosocial support structures of Municipalities and at the Athens University of Economics and Business. Subsequently, she specialized in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy at the Society of Cognitive Behavioral Studies, where she also worked in the Adult Therapy Department of the Institute of Research and Behavior Therapy. Her considerable experience with adult, adolescent, child, and parent populations stems from her career, as she has worked in adult and adolescent psychotherapy centers, in primary and secondary education schools, in specialized therapy centers, as well as voluntarily on the psychosocial support hotline of the Ministry of Health 10306 and in the "Community Intervention" program of the NGO "IASIS". She currently maintains collaborations with Adult Psychotherapy Institutes, where she participates in peer supervisions and interdisciplinary teams including psychiatrists, social workers, and others.

Giannis Xristopoulos is a Psychotherapist - Group Psychoanalyst and maintains a private practice in Ampelokipoi, where he provides individual and group psychotherapy.

He studied Sociology and subsequently trained for five years in Group Psychoanalyst Education at the Athens Institute of Group Analysis of the Open Psychotherapeutic Center (E.G.A.T.I.N., National Society of Psychotherapy of Greece), where he remains a collaborator to this day.

He has extensive professional experience as a psychotherapist and has concurrently coordinated numerous therapeutic groups, providing sessions to adults.

He attends and participates in a significant number of conferences, seminars, and educational programs to continuously enrich his professional tools. In his private practice, he offers individual psychotherapeutic sessions to adults and group sessions through Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy.

Christina Koulourioti is a Psychologist – Psychotherapist providing both in-person and online sessions. She holds a professional practice license.

She is a graduate of the Department of Psychology at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and holds a master's degree in Clinical Psychology and Counseling from the University of Derby.

She has extensive experience in adult and adolescent psychotherapy, as well as parental counseling. She collaborates with the Institute of Behavioral Research and Therapy and participates in online psychotherapy platforms.

Previously, she has worked as a school psychologist at Geitona Private Schools and has provided services at the psychiatric clinic "Agios Georgios".

She has been trained in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) by the Society of Cognitive Behavioral Studies and continues her specialization in Cognitive Behavioral Psychotherapy for Children and Adolescents offered by the same society.

Additionally, she has studied Cognitive Behavioral Clinical Hypnotherapy at the Center for Applied Psychotherapy, enhancing her therapeutic work with modern, specialized techniques.

She is distinguished by deep empathy, respect, and genuine presence, creating a space where every individual can express themselves freely and feel heard and understood.

Ms. Malliou Panou MSc, DHP, MBPsS is a certified Psychologist - Psychotherapist with license number 5854. She studied Psychology in the UK and Australia. She completed postgraduate studies in Health Psychology at City St George's, University of London. She has received further training in Clinical Psychopathology and has specialized in individual, group, and family therapy through a four-year clinical program. Additionally, she has specialized in the treatment of anxiety disorders and obsessive-compulsive disorder, as well as in the treatment of psychosexual disorders through two-year programs at the Research University Mental Health Institute and the 1st Psychiatric Clinic of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. She is also involved in designing prevention and health promotion programs at both individual and community levels. She collaborates with physicians and health professionals where interdisciplinary cooperation is deemed necessary for effective therapeutic intervention. A wide range of disorders and difficulties are addressed (Depression, mood disorders, borderline personality disorder, anxiety disorders, panic attacks, obsessive-compulsive disorder, phobias, health-related behavior issues, health anxiety, interpersonal problems, adjustment difficulties, grief). Finally, she is a member of the British Psychological Society, the Hellenic Society of Systemic and Family Therapy, and the European Society for Sexual Medicine.

Georgia Dermani is a Psychologist with a private practice located in Ampelokipoi, where she conducts individual sessions. She completed her studies at the University of East London and continued her training at Aeginiteio Hospital in Athens. She is undergoing training in somatic psychotherapy at the Wilhelm Reich Psychotherapy and Counseling Center - Hellenic Institute of Neurovegetative Therapy and Character Analysis (E.I.N.A.). After completing her studies, she voluntarily provided psychotherapy services for four consecutive years within a social solidarity network in Athens. Her therapeutic approach is a personal synthesis developed through years of experience, intensive study, personal therapy, and supervision. The primary foundation of her approach is Psychodynamic, rooted in Psychoanalytic theory and clinical practice.

Dr. Angelos Panagiotopoulos is a Clinical Psychologist - Psychotherapist, a graduate of the University of Geneva, PhD and researcher at the Department of Psychology of the University of Athens, supervisor of theses at the Society for Cognitive Behavioral Studies and a certified Cognitive Behavioral Therapist.

He studied Psychology at the University of Plymouth, England, where he received a commendation for academic excellence. He specialized in Clinical Psychology at the University of Geneva, Switzerland as a University Scholar, doing his clinical training at the Psychiatric Department of the University Hospital of Geneva. Upon his return to Greece, he served for one year at the General Staff of the Army as a psychologist at the Soldiers' Support Line.

He followed a 4-year specialization in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy at the Society for Cognitive Behavioral Studies and worked as a psychotherapist for children, adolescents and adults at the Institute for Behavioral Research and Treatment and the Center for Child Neurodevelopmental Education. Along with his clinical training, he completed his PhD thesis at the Department of Psychology, University of Athens as a fellow of the Hellenic Foundation for Research and Innovation.

He is currently a thesis supervisor at the Society for Cognitive Behavioral Studies, works as a researcher at the Department of Psychology of the University of Athens in a funded research project and maintains his private office in the area of Ampelokipoi-Platia Mavilis.