Health professionals for Trauma near Galatsi

Tragara Elena is a Psychologist and a certified Gestalt Psychotherapist, maintaining a private practice in Ano Patisia. She is a graduate of the Department of Psychology at Panteion University and has been trained in the Gestalt therapeutic approach at the Psychotherapy and Training Center "Gestalt Foundation." As part of her studies, she completed her internship at the 251st General Air Force Hospital, as well as at the Clinical and Research Department of the Institut Curie in Paris, France. Additionally, she has received training in Clinical Psychopathology at Aeginiteio Hospital through the "Panagiotis Oulis" program. Throughout her professional career, she has worked as a Psychologist at the Rehabilitation and Recovery Center "Blocks Rehab Philoktitis," where she collaborated with individuals suffering from chronic conditions, as well as patients requiring psychological support during their rehabilitation and recovery following sudden health issues. Her objective is to create a safe space for individuals seeking to deeply understand themselves and evolve the way they relate to others. Within her practice, Ground Psychotherapy, a multipurpose psychotherapy space operates, founded on the principles of human care and empathy towards people's needs. It is a supportive environment that simultaneously provides the appropriate ground for the emergence of sensations, thoughts, emotions, and needs. Mental health services offered include individual and group psychotherapy, couples therapy, and counseling.

Nikolakopoulos Giorgos MSc is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist who maintains a private practice in Ano Patissia. He holds a degree in Psychology from the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and a postgraduate degree in Psychology and Neuroscience from King's College London. Additionally, he has completed a postgraduate seminar in Clinical Psychopathology at the 1st Psychiatric Clinic of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and has undergone clinical psychoanalytic training at the Psychoanalytic Research Center of Athens, at the Institute of the Freudian Field. The Psychologist has worked with the Independent Humanitarian Organization PRAKSIS, the International Organization for Migration, and Medecins du Monde. Concurrently, he completed his internship at the University General Hospital "Attikon" and has worked at the South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust in England. In his private practice, he offers a wide range of services, respecting the individual needs of each patient.

Η Κοροβέση Ναντίν είναι Ψυχολόγος-Ψυχοθεραπεύτρια και διατηρεί ιδιωτικό γραφείο στην Κυψέλη.Είναι πτυχιούχος Εφαρμοσμένης Ψυχολογίας και εκπαιδευόμενη στη Συνθετική Ψυχοθεραπεία, προσεγγίζοντας κάθε άνθρωπο με σεβασμό, ενσυναίσθηση και εξατομικευμένη φροντίδα.

Στο πλαίσιο της θεραπευτικής διαδικασίας παρέχει ατομικές συνεδρίες σε εφήβους και ενήλικες, καθώς και υποστήριξη σε άτομα που βρίσκονται στο φάσμα του αυτισμού. Αναλαμβάνει περιστατικά που σχετίζονται με τη διαχείριση του άγχους, τη διάθεση και την κατάθλιψη, τις δυσκολίες στις διαπροσωπικές σχέσεις, τις προσωπικές και οικογενειακές προκλήσεις, καθώς και ζητήματα που επηρεάζουν την καθημερινή λειτουργικότητα και την ποιότητα ζωής.

Παράλληλα, παρέχει θεραπεία ζεύγους και οικογενειακή θεραπεία, με στόχο την καλύτερη επικοινωνία, την κατανόηση των αναγκών των μελών και την ενίσχυση των σχέσεων μέσα σε ένα ασφαλές και υποστηρικτικό πλαίσιο.

Ως Συνθετική Ψυχοθεραπεύτρια, αξιοποιεί στοιχεία και εργαλεία από διαφορετικές ψυχοθεραπευτικές προσεγγίσεις, προσαρμόζοντας τη θεραπευτική διαδικασία στις ανάγκες και τη μοναδικότητα κάθε ανθρώπου. Οι βασικές κατευθύνσεις που αξιοποιεί περιλαμβάνουν τη Γνωσιακή-Συμπεριφορική Θεραπεία (CBT), την Ορθολογικοσυναισθηματική Συμπεριφορική Θεραπεία (REBT), τη Συστημική Ψυχοθεραπεία, την Ψυχοδυναμική και την Ανθρωποκεντρική προσέγγιση.

Επιπλέον, χρησιμοποιεί τεχνικές Mindfulness και στοιχεία του Συμπεριφορισμού, ιδιαίτερα στην εργασία με παιδιά και άτομα στο φάσμα του αυτισμού, με στόχο την ενίσχυση των δεξιοτήτων, της αυτορρύθμισης και της καθημερινής λειτουργικότητας.

Βασική της προτεραιότητα είναι η δημιουργία ενός ασφαλούς, ζεστού και υποστηρικτικού χώρου, όπου κάθε άνθρωπος μπορεί να εκφραστεί ελεύθερα, να κατανοήσει βαθύτερα τον εαυτό του και να προχωρήσει με τον δικό του ρυθμό προς την προσωπική ενδυνάμωση και εξέλιξη.

Η Ειρήνη Πουλάκου είναι Σύμβουλος Ψυχικής Υγείας με γραφείο στα Άνω Πατήσια,όπου παρέχει δια ζώσης και online συνεδρίες, προσφέροντας έναν ασφαλή και υποστηρικτικό χώρο προσωπικής έκφρασης και εξέλιξης.Διαθέτει εμπειρία στην υποστήριξη παιδιών, εφήβων, ενηλίκων, ζευγαριών και οικογενειών, καθώς και στη διαχείριση άγχους, κρίσεων πανικού, συναισθηματικών δυσκολιών, χαμηλής αυτοεκτίμησης και δυσκολιών στις διαπροσωπικές σχέσεις.Ως εκπαιδευτικός, γνωρίζει σε βάθος το σχολικό πλαίσιο και τις προκλήσεις που αντιμετωπίζουν μαθητές και γονείς, προσεγγίζοντας κάθε περίπτωση με κατανόηση και ουσιαστική στήριξη.Έχει ολοκληρώσει εξειδικευμένες επιμορφώσεις στο Εθνικό και Καποδιστριακό Πανεπιστήμιο Αθηνών (ΕΚΠΑ), μεταξύ των οποίων:

• Σχολική Ψυχολογία

• Συμβουλευτική Γονέων & Οικογένειας

• Διαταραχές Προσωπικότητας Cluster C σε Εφήβους & Ενήλικες

• Διαχείριση Άγχους & Πανικού

• Αναγνώριση Συναισθημάτων στα Παιδιά

• Συμβουλευτική Ζεύγους & Οικογένειας

Επιπλέον, έχει ολοκληρώσει το "Higher Professional Diploma in Counselling and Psychology (QLS Level 5)", πιστοποιημένο από το Quality Licence Scheme και το DEQUALS Educational Leaders (UK).Στόχος της είναι να δημιουργεί ένα ζεστό, ασφαλές και υποστηρικτικό πλαίσιο, όπου κάθε άνθρωπος μπορεί να εκφραστεί ελεύθερα, να ανακουφιστεί και να προχωρήσει με μεγαλύτερη αυτογνωσία και ψυχική ενδυνάμωση.Με σεβασμό, αποδοχή και ουσιαστική παρουσία, στέκεται δίπλα σε κάθε άνθρωπο που αναζητά υποστήριξη και αλλαγή.

Manatou Dora is a Psychologist MSc-Psychoanalytical Psychotherapist and maintains a private practice in Psychiko. She is a graduate of Panteion University with a professional license and has completed postgraduate studies in the sociology department of the same university. She has been trained in Family Therapy at the Family Therapy Unit, a branch of the Psychiatric Hospital of Attica (PSNA). Additionally, she is a trainee member of the Hellenic Society for Psychoanalytic Group Psychotherapy (EEPSPO).

Throughout her many years of professional experience, she has collaborated with Child-Adolescent and Adult Mental Health services. Currently, she is a member of the scientific team at the Institute of Mental Health for Children and Adults P. Sakellaropoulos (I.PSY.P.E.), working within both the Child and Adolescent as well as the Adult departments.

Kitsou Xara is a Positive Psychologist - Systemic Psychotherapist, EMDR Trauma Therapist, and maintains a private practice in Nea Ionia. She is also an external collaborator with "Therapy Nest" and "Ψ-ΔΙΚΤΥΟ". She holds a degree in Psychology from the Faculty of Philosophy, University of Athens, and a specialization degree in Systemic Psychology from the Hellenic Institute of Systemic Representation. Additionally, she has been trained in EMDR Trauma Therapy at the Trauma Therapy Institute and holds an MSc in Applied Positive Psychology & Coaching Psychology from the University of East London. Currently, she is training in Psychological Assessment of children and adults. Furthermore, she possesses significant and extensive experience, having collaborated with both companies and organizations such as the Hellenic Institute of Systemic Representation and the Sikiarideio Foundation for individuals with special needs.

Ο Καραβασίλης Ηλίας είναι Ψυχολόγος MSc - Ψυχοθεραπευτής με Συστημική και Υπαρξιακή Κατεύθυνση και διατηρεί ιδιωτικό γραφείο στα Πατήσια. Αποφοίτησε με «Άριστα, 9,22» από το τμήμα Ψυχολογίας του Ευρωπαϊκού Πανεπιστήμιου Κύπρου (EUC) και συνέχισε τις ακαδημαϊκές του σπουδές στο Πανεπιστήμιο Λευκωσίας ολοκληρώνοντας το πρώτο του Μεταπτυχιακό στον τομέα της Εκπαιδευτικής Ψυχολογίας και αυτή την περίοδο συνεχίζει με το δεύτερο μεταπτυχιακό στο Χαροκόπειο Πανεπιστήμιο στο τομέα της Παιδαγωγικής Ψυχολογίας. Έχει παρακολουθήσει πλήθος σεμιναρίων και έχει συμμετάσχει σε επιστημονικές διημερίδες και συνέδρια σχετικά με τον ευρύ κλάδο της ψυχικής υγείας. Έχει εκπαιδευτεί σε ποικίλες Ψυχοθεραπευτικές προσεγγίσεις, αλλά εμβάθυνε στη Συστημική-Υπαρξιακή (Ινστιτούτο Αντίστιξη). Έχει προσφέρει τις υπηρεσίες του εθελοντικά στο κέντρο ΑμΚΕ IASIS για 2 χρόνια, υποστηρίζοντας ασθενείς με άνοια καθώς και τις οικογένειες τους (ομαδική ψυχοθεραπεία, νοητική ενδυνάμωση, εκτίμηση νευροψυχολογικών λειτουργιών). Έχει προσφέρει τις υπηρεσίες του στον Ελληνικό Ερυθρό Σταυρό (ΕΕΣ) όπου εργάζοταν ως Ψυχολόγος για σχεδόν 3 χρόνια. Παράλληλα, έχει δραστηριοποιηθεί στον Δήμο Αγίων Αναργύρων-Καματερού (Διαδημοτικά Κοινωνικά Δίκτυα “ΦΡΟΝΤΙ-ΖΩ” και “ΥΓΕΙΑ ΓΙΑ ΟΛΟΥΣ”) όπου προσέφερε τις υπηρεσίες του ως Ψυχολόγος παιδιών, εφήβων, ενηλίκων (Ψυχοθεραπευτής Οικογένειας). Τα τελευταία χρόνια, παράλληλα με το ιδιωτικό του γραφείο, δραστηριοποιείται στην πρωτοβάθμια και την δευτεροβάθμια εκπαίδευση, προσφέροντας τις υπηρεσίες του στην αξιολόγηση, την ενδυνάμωση και την υποστήριξη των μαθητών αλλά και των οικογενειών τους, στην πρωτοβάθμια/δευτεροβάθμια εκπαίδευση και στα ΚΕ.Δ.Α.Σ.Υ.

Karouzi Ioanna is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist and maintains a private practice in Agios Eleftherios. She is a graduate of the Psychology Department of Aristotle University of Thessaloniki and the Counseling and Psychotherapy Program in the Person-Centered Approach at ICPS, College of Human Sciences. She is a member of the European Association of Psychotherapy (EAP).

During her professional career, she has worked in numerous shelters and mental health centers, gaining valuable experience in counseling support for children and their families as well as psychological support for refugees. She has previously volunteered with the Non-Profit Organizations "Freedom Gate Greece" and "The Smile of the Child." In her private practice, she specializes in counseling, non-directive intervention, and the person-centered approach. Finally, she has attended numerous seminars and conferences aimed at continuous education and training in her field.

Eleni Fyta is a psychologist based in Athens, maintaining a private practice and collaborating with therapy centers that support children, adolescents, and adults. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, as well as a Bachelor’s degree in Pharmacy from the University of Patras, combining scientific expertise with a deeply human-centered therapeutic approach.She has completed training in Group Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy through the Hellenic Society of Group Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy (E.E.Ps.Ps.O.) and is currently participating in postgraduate programs in Clinical Psychopathology and Psychoanalysis.Her professional experience includes positions at therapy centers such as Mind Set Go! and To Spiti, as well as collaboration with the European Network of Women of Greece, where she provided psychological support to victims of domestic violence.Eleni has also been actively involved in volunteer work with the Hellenic Red Cross and various community programs offering educational and psychological support to refugees and migrants. She regularly attends psychoanalytic and psychological research conferences, reflecting her continuous professional development.Her therapeutic approach focuses on building a relationship of trust and authentic communication, helping individuals explore their inner conflicts and foster personal growth.

Panagiotis Tagaris holds an MSc and is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist with private practices in Nea Filadelfeia and Neo Iraklio. He has extensive experience managing a wide range of clinical cases. He holds a BSc in Psychology from Panteion University, a BSc in Primary Education from the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, an MSc in School Counseling and Guidance from the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and the University of Cyprus, as well as an MSc in Educational Sciences from the University of the Aegean.

Additionally, he has been trained in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) by the Society of Cognitive and Behavioral Studies, recognized by the European Association for Behavioural & Cognitive Therapies (EABCT), and is a Certified Career Counselor (Certified Ariston Counsellor – CAS).

He works privately, providing individual psychotherapy sessions for adults, children, and adolescents with a broad spectrum of interpersonal difficulties (separation, grief), depression, anxiety disorders (Generalized Anxiety Disorder, Panic Disorder, Social Anxiety Disorder, Phobias), Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, and also offers parental counseling sessions.

He is employed as a Psychologist at the Ministry of Education, providing psychological support and counseling to students, educators, and families. He has many years of experience in mental health, education, and social service, actively participating in initiatives for the prevention of school bullying and adult education.

He has participated as a speaker in numerous conferences and training sessions and has been honored by the Hellenic Cardiological Society and the European Resuscitation Council for his longstanding contribution to the education of citizens and healthcare professionals in Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation.

Dinka Marilina is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist and maintains a private practice in Neo Psychiko. She graduated from the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. During her studies, she completed her internship at the Family Therapy Unit of the Psychiatric Hospital of Attica. Subsequently, she completed postgraduate studies in Work and Organizational Psychology at Maastricht University in the Netherlands. She then attended a one-year postgraduate training in Clinical Psychopathology at E.P.I.PSY in collaboration with Aiginiteio Hospital. She has completed a four-year specialization program in Systemic Family Psychotherapy at Logo Psihis - Institute for Training and Research in Systemic Psychotherapy. Additionally, she has previously worked in Human Resources departments in corporate environments, gaining experience in managing human relations and organizational issues. In recent years, she has been therapeutically working with children, adolescents, adults, and couples, supporting them in managing their difficulties, cultivating more meaningful relationships, and improving self-understanding. Finally, she regularly participates in scientific conferences and continuing education seminars, considering ongoing training a fundamental part of her professional development.

Ana de la Guía is a qualified Clinical Psychologist and Psychotherapist and professional license holder. After completing her five-year studies in Psychology at the University of Jaén, Spain, she continued her studies at the University of Málaga in a pre-doctoral master's degree in Social Research and Intervention. After that, she specialized in a four-year certified program by the European Association for Psychotherapy in Person-centered Psychotherapy at the College of Humanities ICPS in collaboration with the University of Strathclyde (Scotland). Later, she completed a two-year master's degree in Clinical Psychology at the University of Elche, Spain. Ana has also specialized in cognitive behavioral therapy as a Bachelor's and Master's approach and she has completed the first level of EMDR in trauma. In this moment, she has just completed her specialization in sexual therapy from the University of Valencia. As a personal interest, she studies existential psychology, as well as philosophy and anthropology. She is currently taking a training program in Couples Counseling Therapy at KETHESY. During her professional career she has worked in the public and private sectors in Spain and in Greece providing psychotherapy services in different contexts as well as psychosocial intervention in international organizations such as the UN High Commissioner, International Organization for Migration or the Greek Forum of Refugees. In recent years until today, she has been working privately providing individual and group sessions for adults and teenagers, educational programs and workshops as well as personal development retreats.