Health professionals for Psychogenic Bulimia - Psychogenic Anorexia near Sepolia

Η Δαμάσκου Πάρις είναι Ψυχολόγος απόφοιτος του University of Central Lancashire και εκπαιδευμένη στην Συμβουλευτική Ψυχοθεραπεία απ’το Καποδιστριακό Πανεπιστήμιο Αθηνών. Έχει, επίσης, ειδικευτεί ως Εκπαιδευτής Γονέων στο Attachment Theory (Θεωρία του Δεσμού) από την Attachment Parenting International και είναι επιστημονικός συνεργάτης της Attachment Parenting Hellas. Το παρόν διάστημα εκπαιδεύεται στη Συνθετική Ψυχοθεραπεία (Συστημική, Υπαρξιακή και Πολυπολιτισμική) στο εκπαιδευτικό πρόγραμμα "Αλυπίας Τέχνη" του Πανεπιστημίου Θεσσαλίας. Διατηρεί το ιδιωτικό της γραφείο στην Κυψέλη. Οι πρώτες της σπουδές είναι στην Ιστορία, Αρχαιολογία και Διαχείριση Πολιτισμικών Αγαθών στο Πανεπιστήμιο Πελοποννήσου και οι επόμενες στην Υποκριτική στη Δραματική Σχολή “ΕΜΠΡΟΣ”. Το 2016 δημιούργησε τη δική της start-up οργάνωσης και εμψύχωσης παιδικών εκδηλώσεων “Let’s Be Unicorns”, έχοντας ως προσεγγιστικό εργαλείο εμψύχωσης διαμορφωμένο μέσα από το πρίσμα του Attachment Theory. Αργότερα, δόμησε το εργαστήριο “Drag For Kids”, όπου έπειτα από ψυχοεκπαίδευση των συμμετεχόντων drag performers στις βασικές αρχές του ΑΡ, προσφέρανε στον χώρο του Atopos CVC στους κόλπους του installation “FLUFFY” της καλλιτέχνιδος Αντιγόνης Τσαγκαροπούλου, ένα δημιουργικό εργαστήριο απευθυνόμενο σε παιδιά 4-9 ετών και των συνοδών τους την εμπειρία του drag art, των συμβολισμών του, των εννοιών της αυτοέκφρασης, της δημιουργίας μιας περσόνας, των ανθρωπίνων δικαιωμάτων στον αυτοπροσδιορισμό, στην αποδοχή της μοναδικότητας κάθε ατόμου, όπως και στην έννοια της οικολογικής συνείδησης κατά τη δημιουργία κουστουμιών με ανακυκλώσιμα υλικά. Κατέχοντας μια πληθώρα γνώσεων και εμπειριών, σε φαινομενικά διαφορετικούς τομείς, αλλά ταυτόσημων στον παρονομαστή τους, τουλάχιστον όπως τους αντιλαμβάνεται η ίδια, η αγάπη, το ενδιαφέρον και η διάθεση φροντιστικότητας για τον Άνθρωπο την οδήγησαν στο να ανοίξει το δικό της γραφείο παροχής Συμβουλευτικής Ψυχοθεραπείας. Στον χώρο της είναι αποδεκτά όλα τα άτομα, μηδενός εξαιρουμένου, τα οποία αντιμετωπίζονται με το σεβασμό και την αποδοχή που αξίζει σε όλα.

Karimpa Akrivi is a Mental Health Counselor and Social Scientist based in Peristeri. She studied Psychology at the Center for Humanistic Studies and Research in Athens and Social Sciences at the University of Peloponnese. Additionally, she completed her internship at the Public Psychiatric Hospital of Athens (Dafni) and her training in Group Dynamics and Group Psychotherapy at the Open Psychotherapeutic Center - Athens Institute of Group Analysis. Concurrently, she holds a teaching qualification with a specialization in School Psychology and undergoes ongoing supervision by a certified clinical supervisor, Psychologist, and Counselor of the Person-Centered Approach. She is also a scientific collaborator and contributor to the online psychology platform Psychology.gr and specializes in counseling for adolescents and adults, as well as couple therapy.

Draganidaki Loukia is a Registered Dietitian - Nutritionist with a professional practice license and has maintained a private practice near Pedion tou Areos since 2016. She graduated from the Department of Nutrition and Dietetics at the Alexander Technological Educational Institute of Thessaloniki. In 2017, she completed postgraduate studies at the University of the Aegean in the field of Life Coaching & Mentoring. She holds a specialization in Eating Disorders and Childhood Obesity from the National Center for Eating Disorders in the United Kingdom and has received clinical nutrition training at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. Additionally, she is a member of the Hellenic Dietetic Association and an external collaborator of the Hellenic Society for Multiple Sclerosis. Furthermore, she continuously participates in seminars and conferences to stay informed about developments in her field.

Mparmpakou Katerina is a Psychotherapist - Group Analyst and maintains a private practice in Peristeri. She holds a degree in Psychology from Derre College and subsequently pursued postgraduate studies in the UK specializing in Clinical Psychology, Counseling Psychology, and Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), in which she holds expertise. Since then, she has attended numerous conferences and seminars both in Greece and abroad to ensure continuous professional development and education in her field. Her excellent counseling, communication, and skills have been developed through personal experience in various and particularly demanding environments throughout her extensive career. Finally, as a Mental Health Counselor, she is driven by an inherent motivation to help those in need of assistance and support.

Boukea Eirini is a Psychologist – Psychotherapist and maintains her private practice in Peristeri. She holds a degree in Psychology and a Master's Degree in Psychology from the Department of Psychology at Panteion University of Social and Political Sciences. She possesses a professional license (3173/15-4-2005), is an active member of the Greek Psychological Society (S.E.Ps.) and the Hellenic Society of Systemic Therapy (EL.E.SY.TH.). She specializes in Family/Systemic Psychotherapy and provides counseling and individual psychotherapy services for adults and adolescents, group psychotherapy for adults, couples and family therapy, regardless of the presenting issue/symptom. She is in continuous training and supervision while actively participating in experiential self-awareness processes. Through her personal and professional experience, she considers the psychotherapeutic journey to be the greatest gift a person can offer themselves for a better life.

Trimi Xloi is a Psychotherapist - Mental Health Counselor and maintains a private practice in Kypseli. She is a graduate of the Department of Humanities at Aristotle University of Thessaloniki and trained as a Psychotherapist - Group Analyst at the Hellenic Network of Group Analysts. She has worked as a Psychotherapist - Group Coordinator at the Society of Social Psychiatry, as a Group Coordinator at the Specialized Day Center "Center for Social Dialogue," and as a short-term group coordinator at I.PSY.P.A Center for Psychotherapy and Personal Development. In her practice, she handles cases covering the entire spectrum of mental health, specifically dealing with anxiety disorders, individual psychotherapy, and group psychotherapy.

Η Σωτηροπούλου Αγγελική MSc είναι Ψυχολόγος - Ψυχοθεραπεύτρια με ιδιωτικό γραφείο στο Περιστέρι. Έχει αποφοιτήσει από το Πρόγραμμα Ψυχολογίας του Εθνικού και Καποδιστριακού Πανεπιστημίου Αθηνών και είναι κάτοχος άδειας ασκήσεως επαγγέλματος ψυχολόγου, ενώ κατέχει μεταπτυχιακό τίτλο σπουδών στην Κοινωνική Ψυχολογία (MSc in Social Psychology) από το London School of Economics and Political Science στο Λονδίνο. Επιπροσθέτως, πραγματοποίησε σπουδές στο τμήμα Φιλοσοφίας, Παιδαγωγικής και Ψυχολογίας με εξειδίκευση στην Ψυχολογία στο Καποδιστριακό Πανεπιστήμιο Αθηνών. Στο γραφείο της στο Περιστέρι παρέχει υψηλού επιπέδου υπηρεσίες ψυχολογίας και ψυχοθεραπείας, με επαγγελματισμό και σεβασμό απέναντι στον κάθε ένα από εσάς, βασισμένη στην εμπειρία και τις γνώσεις της. Μέχρι σήμερα η κ. Αγγελική Σωτηροπούλου έχει εργαστεί ως ψυχολόγος σε διάφορα σχολεία της Αττικής, στο τμήμα Διεύθυνσης Αλλοδαπών της Ελληνικής Αστυνομίας, σε διάφορα κέντρα ψυχικής υγείας. Επίσης, έχει εργαστεί ως ψυχολόγος στο τμήμα Ιατρικής, Στατιστικής, Υγιεινής και Επιδημιολογίας της Ιατρικής Σχολής στο πρόγραμμα "Εγκάρδια", που αφορά στην πρόληψη, στον προσυμπτωματικό έλεγχο και στην παρέμβαση στην κοινότητα στα καρδιαγγειακά νοσήματα στην Αττική. Ακόμη έχει εργαστεί στον τομέα διαχείρισης ανθρωπίνων πόρων και δημοσίων σχέσεων για λογαριασμό μεγάλων πολυεθνικών εταιρειών. Επίσης, κατέχει μεγάλη εμπειρία και γνώση σε θέματα μετανάστευσης, διαπολιτισμικής ψυχολογίας, καθώς έχει εργαστεί για πολλά χρόνια με ευάλωτες ομάδες και πληθυσμούς από διάφορα πολυπολιτισμικά περιβάλλοντα, όπως για παράδειγμα σε σχολεία, κέντρα κράτησης μεταναστών, κοινωνικά ιατρεία, νοσοκομεία. Ασχολείται με την αξιολόγηση, τη συμβουλευτική και την ψυχοθεραπεία, καθώς και με την διεξαγωγή σεμιναρίων σε ομάδες και εταιρείες. Επίσης, συνεργάζεται με παιδιά, εφήβους και ενηλίκους (ατομικά, με ζευγάρια ή οικογένειες). Δεν ασχολείται με τοξικοεξαρτήσεις και αυτισμό. Παράλληλα, έχει εργαστεί ως Ψυχολόγος για την ΜΚΟ Ευρωπαϊκή Έκφραση / European Expression, στο πλαίσιο του έργου "Λειτουργία ανοικτής δομής φιλοξενίας αιτούντων άσυλο και ευάλωτων πολιτών τρίτων χωρών, στον Ελαιώνα Αττικής". Στο γραφείο της στο Περιστέρι πραγματοποιεί συμβουλευτικές και θεραπευτικές συνεδρίες, καθώς και σεμινάρια, τόσο στα ελληνικά όσο και στα αγγλικά, ενώ υπάρχει και η δυνατότητα πραγματοποίησης συνεδριών μέσω τηλεδιάσκεψης. Θεμελιώδης αρχή της είναι ο σεβασμός και η κατανόηση των αναγκών και της ιδιαιτερότητας του κάθε ατόμου, ενώ θέση μας είναι ότι για την ψυχοθεραπεία είναι μεγίστης σημασίας η σχέση που χτίζεται μεταξύ ψυχολόγου - ψυχοθεραπευτή και θεραπευόμενου. To γραφείο σύμφωνα με το νόμο "Προστασίας του ατόμου από την επεξεργασία δεδομένων προσωπικού χαρακτήρα" 2472/1997 τηρεί τις αρχές και τον κώδικα δεοντολογίας των επαγγελματιών ψυχικής υγείας, διατηρώντας αυστηρά το επαγγελματικό απόρρητο των πελατών.

Mata Eirini BSc is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist with a private practice in Kolonaki. She graduated from the Department of Psychology at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and holds a professional license to practice. She is currently undertaking postgraduate training in Relational Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy at the Institute of Relational and Group Psychotherapy (ISOP). She has been in personal therapy since 2010 and under supervision since 2023. She is a member of the International Association for Relational Psychoanalysis and Psychotherapy (IARPP) and the American Group Psychotherapy Association (AGPA). As part of her personal development and professional training, she participates in conferences, workshops, and educational seminars. Her aim is to enhance psychological resilience, facilitate the patient’s adaptation to new challenges and situations with flexibility and confidence, and ultimately, to promote self-awareness and personal integration.

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.

Psarogianni Foteini is an Analytical Psychotherapist - Group Analyst and maintains private practices in Ano Patisia and Ilisia. She is a graduate of the Department of Philosophy - Pedagogy - Psychology at Aristotle University of Thessaloniki and holds a master's degree titled "Counseling and Psychotherapy" from the University of East London. She attended the postgraduate seminar in Clinical Psychopathology "Panagiotis Oulis" at Aeginiteio Hospital. She successfully completed training in group analysis at the Foulkes Institute of Group Analysis. Since 2015, she has been volunteering at the social solidarity network "Synypaxi," where she provides psychological support to individuals experiencing financial difficulties. Her active participation in "Synypaxi" offers her the opportunity to engage with extensive clinical material, many colleagues, and diverse perspectives. She practices privately, both individually and with groups, as an analytical psychotherapist and group analyst.

Kolokythas Konstantinos BSc, MSc is a Clinical Neuropsychologist – Psychologist and maintains a private practice in Peristeri. He holds specialization in the assessment and rehabilitation of cognitive functions, as well as in providing counseling support to individuals with neurological and psychological difficulties. He completed his undergraduate studies in Psychology at the University of East London and his postgraduate studies in Clinical Cognitive Neuropsychology at the Université de Strasbourg, acquiring a strong scientific background and valuable clinical experience. Combining international education with modern methods, he offers personalized neuropsychological assessments and interventions aimed at improving memory, attention, executive functions, and other cognitive skills. Additionally, he provides counseling and psychoeducation to patients and their families, aiming to enhance understanding and management of challenges associated with neurological or psychiatric conditions. Furthermore, he offers counseling and psychological support to adults seeking to better manage anxiety, enhance self-confidence, improve relationships, or develop personal wellness skills. His approach is holistic and individualized, based on building a relationship of trust, care, and empowerment of the individual. He strives to integrate scientific knowledge with the human dimension of therapy, helping each person fully utilize their cognitive potentials and improve their daily life.

Lona Elisavet is a Psychologist with a private practice in Athens. She holds a degree in Psychology from the University of East London and a master's degree in Clinical Psychology from the same university. Additionally, she has been trained in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. She participates in various conferences in her field. She works in a facility with individuals on the autism spectrum. Finally, she is a member of the British Psychological Society.

Ntente Myrto is a Psychologist, Psychosexual Therapist, and Psychotherapist, with a private practice in Kypseli, where she offers both in-person and online sessions.

She holds a dual degree in Psychology from the American College of Greece (Deree) and the Open University of the United Kingdom. She completed postgraduate studies at the University of Central Lancashire in Psychosexual Therapy. Subsequently, she specialized in Cognitive Behavioral Psychotherapy at the Center for Applied Psychotherapy and Counseling in Athens.

Throughout her professional career, she has worked with diverse populations: from elderly individuals in care units—providing psychotherapeutic support and psychometric assessments—to children and adolescents in summer camps. She has collaborated with the Institute of Mental & Sexual Health of Dr. Thanos Askitis, managing clinical cases, as well as with the Hellenic Sexological Institute during her postgraduate internship.

She has served as a speaker at the 4th Panhellenic Interdisciplinary Congress of Sexology, presenting a paper titled “Perfectionism and Its Impact on Sexual Functions.” Additionally, she has attended a series of specialized seminars in the fields of mental and sexual health and holds certification for administering the WAIS IV adult intelligence assessment tool.

Her clinical expertise includes:

• Sexual dysfunctions
• Eating disorders
• Anxiety disorders, phobias, panic attacks, and obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)
• Trauma management
• Interpersonal difficulties
• Family issues & relationship matters

Maria Thliverou is a Mental Health Counselor and Psychotherapist, maintaining a private practice in Peristeri. She completed her studies in Counseling at the Center for Applied Psychotherapy and Counseling. Subsequently, she pursued a postgraduate seminar in learning difficulties and special education issues at the University of Ioannina. Additionally, she attended a postgraduate seminar in the design and coordination of psychoeducational groups at the Center for Applied Psychotherapy and Counseling and a postgraduate seminar titled “Promotion of Mental Health in Children and Adolescents” at the University of West Attica. She has experience and specializes in self-awareness groups, individual therapy, and parent counseling.