Health professionals for Trauma near Alimos

Vemvetsou Viky is a Mental Health Counselor - Psychotherapist and has maintained a private practice in Glyfada since 2010. She graduated from the American College of Greece (BSc in Psychology) and underwent training in the Psychiatric Department of the General Hospital for Thoracic Diseases of Athens "Sotiria." At the same hospital, she continued as a trainee Psychologist in the Pulmonary Rehabilitation program (COPD) of the 3rd Internal Medicine Department. She has attended annual seminars in Clinical Psychopathology (2005) and Philosophy and Methodology of Psychopathology (2006) at the 1st Psychiatric Clinic of the University of Athens at Aeginiteio Hospital. In 2010, she graduated from the 4-year Gestalt Psychotherapy training program (GF Athens). She has volunteered at the Athens Cancer Patients Association KEFI (individual sessions and volunteer training groups for the association), the "Together for Children" Union, supporting and operating the "11525 Together for Children Hotline" (individual sessions and counseling for children, adolescents, and parents), as well as at the "Estia Konstantinoupoleos" Nursing Home, conducting mental empowerment groups for the elderly. She is a regular member of the Hellenic Society of Gestalt Psychotherapy and the European Association for Gestalt Psychotherapy. Particularly sensitive to parenting issues (being a mother of three children), she voluntarily coordinates parent groups in schools and language centers. She continuously attends professional development seminars (trauma, abuse, crisis intervention, couples, group dynamics, loss, grief). She participates in conferences, festivals, and workshops promoting mental health in the community, is engaged in a 15-year study and supervision group, a 2-year Mindfulness group for therapists, and undertakes individual psychotherapy and supervision. She is trained in Storytelling and Mindfulness as tools for stress management. As a mental health professional, she values responsibility, volunteering, and aesthetics in diagnosis.

Η Μπόθου Έλενα είναι Ψυχολόγος, απόφοιτη του Deree – The American College of Greece. Διατηρεί ιδιωτικό γραφείο στην Γλυφάδα και παρέχει ατομικές συνεδρίες σε ενήλικες και εφήβους από 16 ετών και άνω, τόσο δια ζώσης όσο και online. Η προσέγγισή της είναι συνθετική και εξατομικευμένη, συνδυάζοντας στοιχεία από την κλινική υπνοθεραπεία, τη βιωματική ψυχοθεραπεία, τη φιλοσοφική συμβουλευτική, την παιγνιοθεραπεία, τη δημιουργική έκφραση και την εργασία με πεποιθήσεις. Στο θεραπευτικό πλαίσιο δίνεται έμφαση στην ασφάλεια, την εμπιστοσύνη και τον σεβασμό στον ρυθμό του κάθε ανθρώπου, ιδιαίτερα όταν υπάρχει δυσκολία στη λεκτική έκφραση ή στο άμεσο άνοιγμα. Ιδιαίτερο μέρος της δουλειάς της αποτελεί η σύνδεση ψυχολογίας, διαλογιστικής διερεύνησης και δημιουργικών θεραπευτικών εργαλείων, μέσα από ήπιες και χαμηλής έκθεσης διαδικασίες. Παράλληλα με τις ατομικές συνεδρίες, αναπτύσσει το Estia Soul Space, έναν χώρο αφιερωμένο στην αυτογνωσία, τη δημιουργική έκφραση και τη θεραπευτική συνάντηση μέσα από ατομικές και ομαδικές βιωματικές διαδικασίες. Η θεραπευτική της στάση βασίζεται στην πεποίθηση ότι ο άνθρωπος δεν χρειάζεται να “διορθωθεί”, αλλά να ακουστεί ουσιαστικά, να κατανοήσει την ιστορία του και να ξαναβρεί έναν πιο αυθεντικό τρόπο σχέσης με τον εαυτό του και τους άλλους.

Kandiliotis Danae is a psychologist - psychotherapist and has a private office in the centre of Athens. She holds a BSc, MSc in Psychology and is a member of the Hellenic Association of Psychologists. Community of Behavior Analysis. In addition, she has completed two years of study at the two post-graduate trainings in the Department of Sociology of Panteion University, two post-graduate trainings in Cognitive-Behavioural Psychotherapy and is a Behavioural Analyst. In her office she undertakes a variety of clinical cases, mainly anxiety disorders, mood and personality disorders. She has worked extensively with Obsessive Compulsive Disorder and has attended as speaker at conferences, workshops and television shows. In addition, she has conducted internship at the Smile of the Child and has also been a collaborator of the Local Mental Health Promotion Team of the Municipality of Nea Smyrni and other institutions. Finally, she has attended numerous seminars and trainings regarding Psychology issues and Psychiatry, while she is also involved in issues of work and Organizational Psychology. She serves in the Athens area, in the centre of Athens and in the area of Ampelokipi. Both offices are located at a minimum distance from metro stations.

Anagnostou Spyros is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist and operates a Private Adult Psychodevelopment Center in Ilioupoli. He completed his studies in Psychology at Glyndwr University and is pursuing a Master's degree in Psychodynamic Psychotherapy at the University of Lancashire (ICPS College). He is dedicated to guiding individuals on the path of self-awareness. The center's mission is based on enhancing personal development and understanding.

Nikolaos Sxoretsanitis is a Clinical Psychologist - Psychoanalyst, graduate of the Department of Psychology and the Master's program in Clinical Psychology at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens (NKUA), and is also a PhD candidate at the same University. Since 2011, he has worked in community mental health services. For the past 10 years, he has been a psychologist at the Babel Day Center. He has been an active member of the Freud Lacan Psychoanalytic Society in Athens from 2010 to the present. He is also a collaborator of Le Pari de Lacan in France and the Irish School of Lacanian Psychoanalysis in Ireland.

Joy Papapostolou is a Psychotherapist specializing in Person-Centered and Focusing Experiential Counseling & Psychotherapy (Hellenic Focusing Center).She has further specialization in ADHD through the postgraduate program of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens (NKUA), “Detection, Diagnosis and Management of Preschoolers, Children and Adolescents with ADHD”, in collaboration with the Hellenic Society for the Study of ADHD.Her academic background in Sociology & Criminology at Panteion University initially led her to a long professional career in Marketing. For over ten years, she worked as a Marketing Manager in multinational companies, gaining valuable experience in the structure and demands of a fast-paced professional environment. However, guided by her inner need for authentic human connection, she decided to change paths and dedicate herself to what she always loved: psychotherapy.She has offered her services on a voluntary basis in organizations such as:the Social Services Department of the Municipality of Glyfada the Hellenic Focusing Center (mainly with ADHD-related cases)She has completed more than 300 hours of personal therapy and has been in consistent supervision since the beginning of her professional journey.She actively participates in conferences, seminars, and training programs, constantly enriching her knowledge and therapeutic tools.Joy is a member of the Hellenic Person-Centered & Experiential Society (PCE Greece), a trainee member of the International Focusing Institute, New York (TIFI), and a regular member of the Hellenic Counseling Society.She chose the Person-Centered Approach because she deeply believes in the unique strength that every individual holds within, in how much each person can achieve, and in the way they can flourish when provided with a safe and supportive environment.

Gkotsi Xristina is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist and maintains a private practice in the central area of Athens, on Akadimias Street. She holds a degree in Psychology (University of East London) and a degree in Sociology (Panteion University). She pursued and completed her postgraduate studies in Psychology at the University of East London, deepening her scientific understanding of human behavior and mental health. She follows the approach of Systemic Psychotherapy, focusing on the dynamics of relationships and the broader contexts within which individual difficulties develop. Additionally, she holds a Master's Degree in Criminal Law and Addictions from the Law Department of Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, specializing in the legal and therapeutic management of addictions. Simultaneously, she has participated in numerous scientific seminars, continually investing in her professional development. Her interdisciplinary training allows her to approach mental health and addiction issues holistically, combining legal, social, and therapeutic perspectives. Her passion and genuine interest in the field of addictions have led her to ongoing education, research activities, and publications in scientific journals. She has worked and volunteered in organizations supporting vulnerable social groups and in addiction rehabilitation centers, gaining valuable clinical experience. In recent years, she has worked in the academic environment of a private higher education college as the Head of Psychology Studies, teaching Clinical and Social Psychology courses, integrating theoretical knowledge with practical experience, and imparting to her students a passion for the science of Psychology.

Sikali Efi is a graduate of the Department of Psychology at Panteion University. During her studies, she completed an internship at the "Kostea - Geitona" Educational Institutions, as well as at the Counseling - Therapeutic Day Center "Anodos." Upon completion of her undergraduate studies, she voluntarily offered her services to mental health organizations such as the Research University Institute of Mental Health "EPIPSY," the Department of the First Oncology Clinic at the "Metropolitan" Hospital, and the Department of Pediatric Hematology - Oncology (T.A.O) at the General Children's Hospital "Agia Sofia," where she provided psychotherapeutic, clinical, and research work. She has participated in numerous seminars, lectures, and sessions focusing on Health Psychology, Psychopharmacology, Clinical Psychopathology, Psycho-oncology, as well as Child Psychology, Learning and Developmental Disabilities, and Play Therapy. For the past 8 years, she has maintained a private practice in Glyfada, providing psychotherapy, counseling, and psychological support services to adults, adolescents, and couples. Her clinical experience includes psychotherapeutic sessions addressing mental health difficulties and behavioral issues related to depression and other mood disorders, anxiety disorders, eating disorders, personality disorders, anger management, phobia treatment, supportive therapy for grief-related issues, dysfunctional interpersonal relationships, and improving self-esteem and self-image. Her therapeutic work is based on Schema Therapy, a cohesive treatment model that combines cognitive-behavioral therapy, Gestalt therapy, and psychoanalytic thought. It is specifically designed to help individuals change long-standing patterns of thinking and behavior, such as those observed in personality disorders.

Η Σκαλτσά Ιωάννα, MSc είναι Ψυχολόγος – Ψυχοθεραπεύτρια Γνωσιακής–Συμπεριφοριστικής κατεύθυνσης και διατηρεί ιδιωτικό γραφείο στη Γλυφάδα, παρέχοντας ατομική ψυχοθεραπεία σε ενήλικες, δια ζώσης και διαδικτυακά. Έχει ολοκληρώσει τετραετές πρόγραμμα εκπαίδευσης στη Γνωσιακή–Συμπεριφοριστική Θεραπεία Ενηλίκων (CBT) και έχει λάβει Accreditation EABCT στην Εκπαίδευση στη Γνωσιακή–Συμπεριφοριστική Θεραπεία μέσω της Ελληνικής Εταιρείας Έρευνας της Συμπεριφοράς (ΕΕΕΣ), σύμφωνα με τα εκπαιδευτικά κριτήρια της European Association for Behavioural and Cognitive Therapies (EABCT).

Έχει επίσης ολοκληρώσει το Comprehensive Training in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) του Behavioral Tech (USA), υπό τη διοργάνωση της Ελληνικής Εταιρείας Έρευνας της Συμπεριφοράς (ΕΕΕΣ). Στο Ινστιτούτο Έρευνας και Θεραπείας της Συμπεριφοράς (ΙΕΘΣ) παρείχε Γνωσιακή–Συμπεριφοριστική Ψυχοθεραπεία ενηλίκων υπό εποπτεία και συμμετείχε στον συντονισμό ψυχοεκπαιδευτικής ομάδας δεξιοτήτων DBT.

Είναι κάτοχος του MSc in Mental Health: Psychological Therapies (Ψυχική Υγεία: Ψυχολογικές Θεραπείες) από το Queen Mary University of London, το οποίο ολοκλήρωσε με βαθμό Distinction. Κατέλαβε την 1η θέση στη σειρά αποφοίτησης στο Wolfson Institute of Preventive Medicine και συγκαταλέχθηκε μεταξύ των πέντε μεταπτυχιακών φοιτητών με την υψηλότερη ακαδημαϊκή επίδοση στο Barts and The London School of Medicine and Dentistry. Για την ακαδημαϊκή της επίδοση τιμήθηκε με το Drapers’ Company Postgraduate Prize.

Η επαγγελματική της εμπειρία περιλαμβάνει κλινική εργασία στους Γιατρούς Χωρίς Σύνορα (Médecins Sans Frontières – MSF), στο Ινστιτούτο Έρευνας και Θεραπείας της Συμπεριφοράς, στην Caritas Hellas και στην International Rescue Committee (IRC), καθώς και εποπτευόμενη κλινική εμπειρία στην Ψυχιατρική Κλινική «Γαλήνειο Μέλαθρο». Στην ιδιωτική της πρακτική εργάζεται με ενήλικες που αντιμετωπίζουν άγχος, κρίσεις πανικού και φοβίες, ιδεοψυχαναγκαστικές δυσκολίες, κατάθλιψη και άλλες δυσκολίες διάθεσης, συνέπειες τραυματικών εμπειριών, δυσκολίες στη ρύθμιση του συναισθήματος, παρορμητικές συμπεριφορές, δυσκολίες που σχετίζονται με την προσωπικότητα και διαπροσωπικές δυσκολίες.

Η θεραπευτική της προσέγγιση είναι συνεργατική, δομημένη και εξατομικευμένη. Μετά την αρχική αξιολόγηση διαμορφώνεται από κοινού μια κατανοητή διατύπωση της περίπτωσης και συμφωνούνται συγκεκριμένοι θεραπευτικοί στόχοι. Ανάλογα με το θεραπευτικό αίτημα και τους θεραπευτικούς στόχους, η θεραπεία έχει ως κύρια βάση τη Γνωσιακή–Συμπεριφοριστική Θεραπεία (CBT) ή τη Διαλεκτική Συμπεριφορική Θεραπεία (DBT), ενώ όπου ενδείκνυται αξιοποιούνται επίσης η Θεραπεία Αποδοχής και Δέσμευσης (ACT), η Θεραπεία Εστιασμένη στη Συμπόνια (CFT) και, για την επεξεργασία τραυματικών εμπειριών, η μέθοδος EMDR.

Η κλινική της εργασία έχει πλαισιωθεί από συστηματική εποπτεία στη Γνωσιακή–Συμπεριφοριστική Θεραπεία (CBT) και στη Διαλεκτική Συμπεριφορική Θεραπεία (DBT), καθώς και από διεπιστημονική κλινική εποπτεία στο πλαίσιο της εργασίας της στους Γιατρούς Χωρίς Σύνορα (MSF), με συστημική, διαπολιτισμική και ψυχαναλυτική κατεύθυνση.