Health professionals for Τόνωση αυτοεκτίμησης in the Southern suburbs of Athens

Stamou Xrysi is a Psychologist and Psychotherapist specialized in adult therapy, conducting online sessions. Her approach is Integrative Psychotherapy, which combines elements from Cognitive Behavioral, Psychodynamic, and Person-Centered Psychotherapy, tailoring the therapeutic process to the needs of each individual. Additionally, she incorporates Psychoeducation as an integral part of the sessions, providing clients with valuable knowledge and practical tools for better understanding and managing their challenges. She began her academic career in the Performing Arts before turning to Psychology. She holds a Higher National Diploma in Counseling and Psychology, a BSc in Psychology from Cardiff Metropolitan University, as well as a postgraduate degree (MSc) in Integrative Psychotherapy and Counseling from the University of Derby. She has experience in clinical and private therapeutic settings, such as the Neurological Clinic of Agios Georgios (Nees Pagases) and private psychotherapy centers. She is specialized in the management of anxiety disorders and panic attacks, improving interpersonal relationships, addressing specific phobias, and enhancing self-esteem and self-confidence. She continues her education with a focus on Psychological Trauma, ensuring that her therapeutic practices are always modern and effective.

Evgenia Grypari is a Psychologist with extensive experience in the field of mental health, currently collaborating with the center “Charin Noiseos” in Moschato. She graduated from the Department of Psychology of the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, School of Philosophy, while simultaneously attending the Hellenic Military Academy of Corps Officers (2009–2013). She later completed her Master’s Degree in “Mental Health and Child & Adolescent Psychiatry” at the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens (2020–2022).

Since 2013, she has been serving as a psychologist in the Hellenic Navy, having worked in several mental health units such as the Psychiatric Clinic of the Naval Hospital of Athens, the Joint Center for Mental Health of the Armed Forces (414 SNEN), and the Naval Hospital of Salamina. She has also staffed the 24-hour National Helpline for Psychological Support and Crisis Intervention, and has served aboard a warship as a military psychologist, gaining valuable insight into the psychological challenges faced by personnel in operational environments. Additionally, she has held administrative and coordinating positions related to health and personnel management within the Armed Forces.

Evgenia Grypari participates annually in the selection and evaluation processes for candidates of the military academies and Armed Forces personnel. She has also completed internships at the Self-Help Promotion Program of Thessaloniki (supporting individuals in substance recovery) and at the Psychiatric Department of the “Agia Sofia” Children’s Hospital.

Her clinical experience covers a wide range of cases, including:

• Depression and anxiety disorders
• Personality disorders and psychoses
• Relationship and marital difficulties
• Parental counseling and divorce management
• Perinatal and postpartum depression
• Eating disorders
• Adolescent issues and identity development
• Sexual disorders and sexual identity concerns

She has further training and specialization in:

• Child psychology
• Relationship and divorce management
• Art Therapy (Vera Vasarhelyi method) for children and adolescents (6–18 years)
• Children’s drawing interpretation
• Music therapy
• Eating disorders
• High-functioning autism

Her therapeutic approach is person-centered and integrative, aiming to provide a safe and supportive environment that fosters self-awareness, emotional resilience, and personal growth.

Katsimiga Ioanna is a Psychotherapist - Mental Health Counselor and has maintained a private practice in Vyronas since 2015. She holds a Counseling Psychology certification and a Specialization Diploma in Coaching with elements of Counseling, as well as a Counseling & Life Coaching Diploma from the University of the Aegean, and a degree in Social Theology from the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. As a mental health counselor, through individual and group sessions, she contributes to improving the quality of life for those who trust her, addressing issues that challenge them in daily life and their relationships with others. Additionally, she assists with matters related to relationship management, marriage, separation, divorce, and achieving specific goals for personal and professional development. As a theologian, she has an in-depth understanding of existing religions concerning the soul and its deeper needs, aiming to help individuals find peace, meaning, and tranquility in their lives.

Η Στράτη Κωνσταντίνα είναι Ψυχολόγος - Συστημική Ψυχοθεραπεύτρια και διατηρεί ιδιωτικό γραφείο στο Μοσχάτο. Σπούδασε Ψυχολογία στο Πάντειο Πανεπιστήμιο και συνέχισε με Μεταπτυχιακό στην Εκπαιδευτική Ψυχολογία στο Πανεπιστήμιο Λευκωσίας. Η εκπαίδευσή της στη Συστημική - Οικογενειακή προσέγγιση έγινε στον ΣΚΕΨΥΣ, υπό την εποπτεία των κ. Τσαγκαράκη και κ. Οικονόμου — μια εμπειρία που την διαμόρφωσε πολύ, τόσο επαγγελματικά όσο και προσωπικά. Έκανε την πρακτική της άσκηση στο Γενικό Νοσοκομείο Πειραιά "Τζάνειο". Παράλληλα, επειδή είναι πολύ σημαντικό να προσφέρει και εθελοντικά — γι’ αυτό συμμετέχει στη γραμμή ψυχολογικής υποστήριξης «Μίλα μου». Δουλεύει θεραπευτικά τα τελευταία 6 χρόνια σε ψυχοθεραπευτικά κέντρα και στο γραφείο της, καθώς επίσης παρέχει διαδικτυακές συνεδρίες για όσους το προτιμούν. Φροντίζει επίσης να συνεχίζει να εκπαιδεύεται διαρκώς, μέσα από σεμινάρια και συνέδρια που εμβαθύνουν σε θέματα κοντά στην καθημερινή κλινική πράξη. Έχει παρακολουθήσει σεμινάρια για τη διαχείριση χωρισμού-διαζυγίου γονέων και την κλινική ψυχολογία παιδιού και εφήβου στο Εθνικό και Καποδιστριακό Πανεπιστήμιο Αθηνών, καθώς και σεμινάριο σεξουαλικής διαπαιδαγώγησης και ψυχολογίας της νεανικής σχέσης στο Πάντειο Πανεπιστήμιο. Έχει εκπαιδευτεί στις ψυχομετρικές διαδικασίες WISC-V στην ΕΔΡΑ, ενώ έχει παρακολουθήσει σεμινάρια και ομιλίες με θέματα όπως η σχιζοφρένεια και η διάπραξη εγκλημάτων, η ψυχική υγεία στον χώρο εργασίας, οι μαθησιακές δυσκολίες και η δυσλεξία, καθώς και το πώς μπορεί ο θεραπευόμενος να στηριχθεί ψυχικά εν μέσω κρίσης της υγείας. Έχει επίσης εμβαθύνει σε ζητήματα ονείρων και της συμβολικής τους λειτουργίας, σε θέματα συντροφικότητας και γονεϊκότητας στο σύγχρονο ζευγάρι, καθώς και σε φεμινιστικές προσεγγίσεις της θεραπείας. Έχει ακόμη παρακολουθήσει το εισαγωγικό σεμινάριο του Corrigan στη θεραπεία τραύματος DBR (Deep Brain Reorienting), κάτι που εμπλούτισε περαιτέρω την κατανόησή της γύρω από το πώς το σώμα και ο εγκέφαλος «κρατούν» το τραύμα. Συμμετείχε επίσης σε συνέδρια όπως αυτό της Ψυχιατροδικαστικής Ψυχολογίας και της European Family Therapy Association. Τέλος, η εκπαίδευσή της συνεχίζεται, καθώς πιστεύει πως η μάθηση στον χώρο της ψυχοθεραπείας δεν σταματά ποτέ.

Lykourentzou Xrysanthi is a Mental Health Counselor with a private practice in Glyfada. She studied Psychology at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and holds a diploma (HPD) in Counseling & Psychology from the Mediterranean College. She possesses a Training Certificate in "Couples and Family Counseling and Therapy" from the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, as well as a Training Certificate in "Cluster B Personality Disorders." She has worked at the Psychological Support & Therapy Company (E.PSY.THE), providing individual sessions to clients. Her specialties include Counseling, Anxiety Disorders, Person-Centered Approach, Personality Disorders, as well as Couples and Family Counseling and Therapy.

Ο Πάλμος Τριστάνος (Τρίσταν) (ΒΑ, ΜSc) είναι Ψυχολόγος - Σύμβουλος ψυχικής υγείας Προσωποκεντρικής Προσέγγισης  και διατηρεί ιδιωτικό γραφείο στην Νέα Σμύρνη. Είναι κάτοχος προπτυχιακού (BΑ) στην Ψυχολογία από το Open University της Αγγλίας και μεταπτυχιακού τίτλου (MSc) στην Προσωποκεντρική Ψυχοθεραπεία από το University of Lancashire. Συνεργάζεται με προσωποκεντρική επόπτρια καθόλη την ενεργή επαγγελματική του πορεία. Με βάση την προσωποκεντρική προσέγγιση, το κάθε ένα άτομο από εμάς διαθέτει μέσα του το δυναμικό και την τάση για ανάπτυξη, θεραπεία και αυτοπραγμάτωση. Κατά συνέπεια, ως προσωποκεντρικός θεραπευτής αποποιείται τον παραδοσιακό ρόλο της αυθεντίας ή του δογματικού εμπειρογνώμονα που παρέχει κατευθυντήριες γραμμές και έτοιμες λύσεις. Αντίθετα, λειτουργεί ως ισότιμος αρωγός στη θεραπευτική διαδικασία, με κύριο μέλημα τη διαμόρφωση ενός ασφαλούς και υποστηρικτικού περιβάλλοντος, το οποίο διευκολύνει τον/την/το θεραπευόμενο να ανασύρει τις δικές του εσωτερικές απαντήσεις. Μέσω διαφόρων σεμιναρίων, οι εξειδικεύσεις του ειδικού βρίσκονται απάνω σε ζητήματα ταυτότητας φύλου και σεξουαλικού προσανατολισμού, και σε έμφυλα ζήτηματα ακολουθώντας φεμινιστικές προσεγγίσεις και θεωρίες. Έχει εργαστεί ως ψυχολόγος/συντονιστής με ομάδες ενδυνάμωσεις ΛΟΑΤΚΙ ατόμων σε συνεργασία με Μη Κυβερνητικές Οργανώσεις (StrongMe, QueerSpace). Επιπλέον, κατέχει επαγγελματική εμπειρία γύρω από ζητήματα όπως το άγχος, τη κατάθλιψη, την ΙΨΔ, το πένθος, την έμφυλη βία, τη χρήση ουσιών, τον εκφοβισμό, το τραύμα κ.α.

Η Σολωμού Ελισάβετ είναι Σύμβουλος Νευροδιαφορετικότητας και Νευροεπιστήμης.

Είναι δημιουργός της Lotus Coaching Drama Method® – Neurology-Based Drama (NBD), μιας καινοτόμου προσέγγισης που συνδυάζει το coaching, τη νευροδιαφορετικότητα και τη νευροεπιστήμη με την υποκριτική και τις θεατρικές τεχνικές, ενσωματώνοντας στρατηγικές προσωπικής ανάπτυξης, συναισθηματικής ρύθμισης, επικοινωνίας και ανάπτυξης κοινωνικών δεξιοτήτων. Σχεδίασε αυτή τη μέθοδο ειδικά για άτομα με νευροδιαφορετικότητα, όπως άτομα με ΔΕΠΥ και άτομα στο φάσμα του αυτισμού, με στόχο να τα υποστηρίξει ώστε να διαχειρίζονται πιο αποτελεσματικά τις σκέψεις, τα συναισθήματα και τις καθημερινές προκλήσεις τους.

Μέσα από τη δουλειά της βοηθά τα άτομα να προχωρούν μπροστά μετατρέποντας δύσκολες, απαιτητικές ή συναισθηματικά φορτισμένες καταστάσεις σε μικρότερους και διαχειρίσιμους στόχους.

Βασικά στοιχεία της μεθόδου είναι η εστίαση στη Νευροδιαφορετικότητα, με κύρια εστίαση στα άτομα με νευροαναπτυξιακές διαφοροποιήσεις. Αναγνωρίζει βαθιά τις μοναδικές προκλήσεις που μπορεί να αντιμετωπίζουν στη ρύθμιση των σκέψεων, των συναισθημάτων και της καθημερινής λειτουργικότητας και προσαρμόζει την προσέγγισή της στις ανάγκες τους. Χρησιμοποιεί επιπλέον θεατρικές τεχνικές και παιχνίδι ρόλων, ως ισχυρά εργαλεία που βοηθούν τα άτομα να εξερευνήσουν και να κατανοήσουν καλύτερα τα συναισθήματα, τις συμπεριφορές και τα μοτίβα σκέψης τους μέσα σε ένα ασφαλές και δημιουργικό πλαίσιο. Υποστηρίζει τους ανθρώπους ώστε να μετατρέπουν δύσκολες ή υπερβολικά απαιτητικές καταστάσεις σε μικρότερα, εφικτά βήματα, κάνοντας την πρόοδο πιο προσιτή και ρεαλιστική.

Μέσα από τη Lotus Coaching Drama Method έχει δημιουργήσει έναν υποστηρικτικό χώρο όπου τα άτομα μπορούν να συνδέονται, να μοιράζονται εμπειρίες και να αισθάνονται ότι γίνονται κατανοητά μέσα σε μια κοινότητα αποδοχής.

Δημιουργεί εξατομικευμένα πλάνα coaching που βασίζονται στις ανάγκες, τα δυνατά σημεία και το προσωπικό αναπτυξιακό προφίλ κάθε ατόμου. Στην εργασία της ως Neuro Coach στο Lotus Method - NeuroDrama,Mind & Soul Center, συνεργάζεται επίσης με τους ανθρώπους χρησιμοποιώντας αποκλειστικά στρατηγικές και τεχνικές coaching, πλήρως προσαρμοσμένες και εξατομικευμένες στις ανάγκες κάθε ατόμου χωρίς τη χρήση θεατρικών εργαλείων ή της Lotus Coaching Drama Method και κάθε άνθρωπος μπορεί να επιλέξει την προσέγγιση που ταιριάζει καλύτερα στους προσωπικούς του στόχους και στις ανάγκες του.

Eleni Liakou is a Person-Centered Psychotherapist, Parent Trainer, and Organizational Psychologist, with a private practice in Glyfada. Her goal is to provide a safe and supportive space where each individual can freely express themselves, gain deep self-understanding, and move towards meaningful changes in their life.

She conducts individual psychotherapy sessions for adults, addressing issues such as anxiety and stress, self-esteem and self-image, relationship difficulties, parenting, loss and grief, and infertility.

Through the therapeutic relationship, she accompanies clients with respect and authenticity, helping them discover their inner strengths and live with greater balance and fulfillment.

Additionally, she trains groups of parents through the Gordon Effective Parenting Workshops, assisting them in communicating effectively with their children, setting boundaries without punishment, and building a stable and healthy relationship of trust.

She holds two Master’s degrees (MSc), in Person-Centered Psychotherapy (University of Central Lancashire, ICPS College) and Organizational Psychology (Panteion University), as well as a degree in Educational Studies. She has attended various seminars and professional development courses in her field and is passionate about lifelong learning.

Moreover, she volunteers her services at the "Anikein" center, participating in an international research study on the effectiveness of Person-Centered Psychotherapy, with ongoing supervision based on measurable data.

Stogiannou Ioanna BSc, MA is a licensed Psychologist (license no. 1131393), Psychotherapist (holder of the European Certificate of Psychotherapy ECP), and Supervisor, with a private practice in Glyfada. She holds a degree in Psychology from the University of Strasbourg. Additionally, she has a degree and a master's degree in Counseling and Psychotherapy (Middlesex University, London). She has completed a four-year postgraduate program in Integrative Psychotherapy (Athens Synthesis Center). She provides counseling and psychotherapy sessions to adults and adolescents. She coordinates parenting schools as well as personal development and self-awareness groups. Furthermore, she offers couple counseling and divorce management sessions. She has participated in numerous seminars and conferences on psychology and psychotherapy. She is intellectually curious, believes in the value of lifelong learning, and continually enriches her knowledge in the field of Psychology. She adheres to the Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct of the National Society of Psychotherapy of Greece, of which she is an active member. She applies an integrative treatment model with acceptance and respect for the needs and individual characteristics of each person.

Dermou Elina specializes in personal empowerment and development. She is a certified Associate Certified Coach (ACC) from the International Coaching Federation (ICF) and holds certifications as an NLP Master Practitioner (Neuro-Linguistic Programming) and Mindfulness Coaching. She has extensive experience in the coaching field and has worked with individuals from various professional backgrounds, focusing on each person's needs and aspirations, providing appropriate support and enhancement to help them discover their potential and achieve their goals. Through various tools and methods, confidence is strengthened, positive beliefs are cultivated, and self-improvement is achieved.

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.

Elena Petsa is a Psychologist-Psychotherapist, graduate of the Psychology Department of Panteion University, and maintains a private practice in Ilioupoli. Following her undergraduate studies, she pursued postgraduate training in Clinical Psychopathology at the 1st Psychiatric Clinic of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens (NKUA) and a Behavioral Psychotherapeutic approach at EPIPSY. She has completed internships at the Vyronas Family Association for Mental Health, the Behavior Therapy Unit of the Hellenic Center for Mental Health and Research, and the Special Behavior Therapy Clinic of Aeginiteio Hospital. She specializes in anxiety disorders including panic attacks, specific phobias, generalized anxiety disorder, social phobia, agoraphobia, obsessive-compulsive disorder, and hoarding disorder in adolescent and adult populations. Appointments available by request. Online sessions are offered.

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.

Evangelia Raftopoulou is a Person-Centered Psychotherapist and Focusing practitioner, General Secretary and active member of the Hellenic Network of European Women (HNEW). In her private practice, she offers a safe and accepting space where individuals can connect with themselves, recognize their needs, and find their own pace of change. She has experience supporting women who have experienced gender-based violence, as well as in conflict management and violence prevention in the school environment. Through the therapeutic relationship, she aims to create an atmosphere of trust and empathy, where each person can stand with respect toward their personal history and move towards a more authentic and free life.

Malamatou Kelly is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist who maintains a private practice in Nea Smyrni. Motivated by the need to gain a deeper understanding of herself, life, and human relationships, she was led to study psychology. In 2004, she obtained her degree from the Department of Psychology at the University of Crete, as well as her professional practice license. Subsequently, she embarked on a significant journey to acquire valuable experience through various professional and educational settings. She has completed, among other programs, a clinical training program in adult individual psychodynamic psychotherapy, seminars in systemic psychotherapy, and workshops in art therapy. Professionally, she has supported elderly individuals in the “Help at Home” Program, parents in Parent Schools, trainees in Second Chance Schools, employees at the Ministry of Migration and Asylum, immigrants and refugees, women trainees in vocational counseling contexts, as well as children and parents at two schools and two specialized therapy centers.

Currently, she offers psychological support, counseling, and psychotherapy services for adults in her private practice, utilizing a psychodynamic approach in which she continues to deepen her expertise. Her personal need for understanding and development remains as strong as her desire to meet and assist others. Her primary concern is the creation of a safe and stable therapeutic environment characterized by acceptance, empathy, genuine interest, and adherence to ethical standards, so that individuals who approach her can share their feelings, difficulties, and any concerns they may have.

Drakaki Areti is a Psychologist with a private practice in Alimos. She graduated from the Department of Psychology at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and holds a professional license to practice psychology. She completed her internship at the Chronic Disease Hospital of Eastern Attica and at the Prevention Center of the Municipality of Glyfada. Additionally, she holds a postgraduate degree in Human Resource Management from ALBA Graduate Business School. Furthermore, she trained for four years at the Laboratory for the Investigation of Human Relations and obtained a specialization certificate in Systemic and Family/Group Counseling and Psychotherapy. She has also received additional training in Couples Therapy and Eating Disorders. Until 2013, she worked at the Municipality of Alimos, providing psychological support and counseling services to citizens and residents of the area, and since 2012 she has been practicing privately in Alimos, offering Individual and Group Psychotherapy, Couples and Family Therapy, Career Counseling for adults and senior executives, and Professional Orientation. Finally, she is a member of the Greek Psychological Society (SEPS) and the Hellenic Society of Systemic Therapy (ELESITH), while also organizing psychology seminars.

Papakonstantinou Natalia - Aspasia MSc, BCBA is a Psychologist who maintains a private practice in Nea Smyrni. She holds a degree in Psychology from Winona State University and has completed doctoral studies in Neurobiology at the University of Pittsburgh. Additionally, she possesses a master's degree in Child Developmental Psychology from the University of Central Lancashire and has specialized in Special Education: Learning Disabilities and Dyslexia at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. She is a Certified Behavior Analyst and has specialized in Eating Disorders at the Center for Training and Treatment of Eating Disorders. To date, she continues her educational journey with an approach in Systemic Psychotherapy and Counseling at the Laboratory of Systemic Psychology and Pedagogy "Rodakino". The psychologist has worked in numerous Centers and NGOs in Greece and abroad, gaining significant experience, and has participated in numerous conferences and publications. Finally, she has served as president of the Psychology Club and Psi Chi - Psychology Honor Society.