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Η Δήμητρα Παππά είναι Ψυχολόγος (BSc, Università degli Studi Guglielmo Marconi) με μεταπτυχιακό τίτλο σπουδών στη Συμβουλευτική και την Ψυχοθεραπεία (MSc, Counselling and Psychotherapy, University of East London). Παρέχει ατομικές συνεδρίες τόσο δια ζώσης, στο ιδιωτικό της γραφείο στα Τρίκαλα, όσο και διαδικτυακά, υποστηρίζοντας θεραπευόμενους από διάφορες περιοχές της Ελλάδας και του εξωτερικού.

Η προσέγγισή της βασίζεται στη Συνθετική Ψυχοθεραπεία, ένα ευέλικτο θεραπευτικό μοντέλο που συνδυάζει γνώσεις και τεχνικές από διαφορετικές σχολές ψυχοθεραπείας. Έχει ειδικευτεί στη Γνωσιακή Συμπεριφορική Θεραπεία (CBT) και ενσωματώνει εργαλεία από την Προσωποκεντρική, τη Συστημική και τη Gestalt προσέγγιση. Μέσα από αυτό το συνδυαστικό πλαίσιο, μπορεί να προσαρμόζει τη θεραπευτική διαδικασία στις μοναδικές ανάγκες κάθε ανθρώπου, προσφέροντας μια ολιστική και εξατομικευμένη στήριξη.

Έχει παρακολουθήσει πληθώρα εξειδικευμένων σεμιναρίων και εκπαιδεύσεων σε τομείς όπως η ψυχοπαθολογία, η ψυχοεκπαίδευση, η διαχείριση άγχους και κρίσεων, η αυτοεκτίμηση και η θεραπεία τραύματος. Διαθέτει πιστοποίηση στη χορήγηση και ερμηνεία του ψυχομετρικού τεστ προσωπικότητας MMPI-2, ενός από τα πιο αξιόπιστα εργαλεία ψυχολογικής αξιολόγησης παγκοσμίως.

Διατηρεί το ιδιωτικό της γραφείο στα Τρίκαλα, όπου εργάζεται με εφήβους, ενήλικες και οικογένειες. Έχει επίσης εργαστεί σε δομές ψυχικής υγείας που εξειδικεύονται στην άννοια και τη φροντίδα ηλικιωμένων, καθώς και στην ψυχολογική υποστήριξη των φροντιστών τους, που συχνά αντιμετωπίζουν αυξημένα επίπεδα συναισθηματικής και σωματικής κόπωσης.

Στόχος της είναι να δημιουργήσει έναν ασφαλή και υποστηρικτικό χώρο για τους θεραπευόμενους, ενισχύοντας την αυτογνωσία, την αυτοεκτίμηση και την προσωπική ενδυνάμωση, μέσα από μια ουσιαστική θεραπευτική σχέση.

Mamo Xrysovalanto - Eirini is a Psychologist specializing in Clinical Psychology and Counseling, holding a Master of Science (MSc) degree from the University of Derby, as well as a Bachelor of Science (BSc) degree in Applied Psychology. Her experience includes professional and voluntary work across a wide range of psychological needs and interventions. She has collaborated with organizations such as the Hellenic Network of European Women, IASIS, and Ithaca Laundry, providing counseling sessions and contributing to programs that promote social inclusion and psychological well-being. Additionally, she actively participates in continuous education, currently undergoing a four-year training program in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). In the past, she has completed specialized training programs in Psychodynamic Therapy, Systemic Counseling, and Counseling Psychotherapy. She has an extensive research portfolio, with publications exploring topics such as "emotional nourishment," attachment, mental disorders, and innovative psychological interventions.

Alexandra Xatzistaurou is a Psychologist working at the Aeromedical Centre of the Air Force General Hospital, while also maintaining her private practice "My Family Nest" in Chalandri, where she provides psychotherapeutic services to children and adults. She holds a professional license to practice Psychology. She has a degree in psychology (B.Sc. in Psychology, University of Central Lancashire, UK) as well as a postgraduate degree in Counseling Psychology (M.Sc. in Person-Centered Counselling, University of Strathclyde, UK). Additionally, she completed her studies in music, obtaining a degree in violin, and is a graduate of the three-year Master’s Educational Program in Music Therapy, conducted in collaboration with the Thessaloniki Music Therapy Centre, the Thessaloniki Music College, and New York University (USA). Furthermore, she is certified in the use and interpretation of the MMPI-2 personality psychometric test (Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory®-2). She has teaching experience in undergraduate and postgraduate programs at British universities as well as experience in the design and implementation of corporate staff training. She also has teaching experience in conservatories in Thessaloniki, as well as at the Music Schools of Drama and Karditsa. She has clinical music therapy experience with children with autism, Down syndrome, emotional difficulties, learning disabilities, and behavioral disorders. She provides counseling to parents on issues related to education, emotional empowerment, and the development of social skills in children and adolescents. Additionally, she works with adults individually and in groups on Personal Development, integrating Expressive Arts into the psychotherapeutic process. Finally, she is a collaborator with Attachment Parenting Hellas and a member of the Professional Association of Art Therapists (ESTheT).

Η Χαλιώτη Ελπίδα είναι Ψυχολόγος και παρέχει συνεδρίες μέσω Βιντεοκλήσης. Είναι απόφοιτη του Τμήματος Ψυχολογίας του Παντείου Πανεπιστημίου Κοινωνικών και Πολιτικών Επιστημών, και πραγματοποιεί μεταπτυχιακές σπουδές στη Γνωσιακή-Συμπεριφορική Θεραπεία (CBT). Στην ψυχοθεραπευτική της προσέγγιση δίνει έμφαση στη δημιουργία μιας σχέσης ασφάλειας, αποδοχής και εμπιστοσύνης, μέσα στην οποία κάθε άνθρωπος μπορεί να εξερευνήσει τις σκέψεις, τα συναισθήματα και τις δυσκολίες που αντιμετωπίζει χωρίς φόβο κριτικής. Μέσα από τη Γνωσιακή-Συμπεριφορική προσέγγιση, στόχος της είναι να κατανοηθούν τα μοτίβα σκέψης και συμπεριφοράς που μπορεί να συντηρούν τη δυσκολία και, σταδιακά, να αναπτυχθούν πιο λειτουργικοί τρόποι διαχείρισης και αντιμετώπισής της. Παρέχονται υπηρεσίες για την αντιμετώπιση ζητημάτων όπως το άγχος, οι κρίσεις πανικού, η χαμηλή αυτοεκτίμηση, οι δυσκολίες στις σχέσεις, η διαχείριση συναισθημάτων, οι αλλαγές και οι απαιτητικές περίοδοι ζωής. Πιστεύει ότι η ψυχοθεραπεία δεν είναι μια διαδικασία κατά την οποία ο θεραπευτής δίνει έτοιμες απαντήσεις, αλλά ένας χώρος συνεργασίας, όπου ο θεραπευόμενος μπορεί να κατανοήσει καλύτερα τον εαυτό του, να αναγνωρίσει τις ανάγκες του και να αποκτήσει σταδιακά περισσότερη αυτονομία και εμπιστοσύνη στις δικές του δυνατότητες. Κάθε θεραπευτική διαδικασία είναι διαφορετική και προσαρμόζεται στις ανάγκες, τον ρυθμό και τους στόχους του κάθε ανθρώπου.

Daikidou Ioanna MSc is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist, licensed to practice, and maintains a private practice in Panormou. Additionally, she has worked as a Psychologist at the Center for Specialized Therapies "Logopaidevgein", as well as at the Special Educational Psychotherapy Center "Paideia En Exelixi". She has also served as a Psychologist - Psychotherapist, external associate at "THERAPY NEST A. Kandaraki". She studied Psychology at Panteion University and has received further training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy at the Center for Applied Psychotherapy & Counseling. She completed a postgraduate program (MSc) in Liaison Psychiatry: Integrated Care of Physical and Mental Health at the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens (NKUA). Moreover, she attended the postgraduate seminar in Psychopathology "Panagiotis Oulis" at Aeginiteio Hospital, where she also worked as a Psychologist under the supervision of Assistant Professor of Psychiatry, Dr. Konstantinos Kontoaggelos. She has also worked as a Psychologist (supervised by Assistant Professor Dr. Konstantinos Kontoaggelos) at Aretaieio, Laiko, "Alexandra", and "Andreas Syngros" Hospitals. Furthermore, she has provided psychological services at the Psychogeriatric Society "NESTOR" and at the Hellenic Center for Mental Health and Research in Exarcheia, as part of her practical training. Finally, she has participated in several scientific conferences and seminars.

Konstantina Papapanou is a Psychologist - Systemic Psychotherapist, licensed under number 160044/918. She holds a degree in Psychology from Aristotle University of Thessaloniki and a Master's Diploma from the Medical School of Athens entitled "Science of Stress and Health Promotion." She completed her clinical training at the Specialized Adolescent Medicine Center, UNESCO Chair of Adolescent Health and Medicine, at the "Agia Sofia" Children's Hospital. Subsequently, she began training in the four-year Systemic Psychotherapy and Counseling program conducted by the Center for Systemic Study and Therapy. Systemic psychotherapy views the individual as part of a wider system rather than in isolation. After all, a puzzle is composed of many pieces, not just one. It focuses on the individual's relationships, the way they interact with their environment, and how these relationships affect their thoughts and feelings. Additionally, she has worked in mental health facilities, on the psychological support helpline 10306, and in day centers. She collaborates with specialized therapy centers and provides psychotherapeutic care to adults. She is here to jointly begin a journey towards self-discovery.

Ntimova P Ioanna is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist, graduate of the Department of Psychology at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. She is in her third year of psychotherapeutic training in Analytical Group & Family Psychotherapy. Concurrently, she is pursuing postgraduate studies in Child and Adolescent Mental Health at the European University Cyprus. She has clinical experience gained through her internship in public mental health facilities, at the Aiginiteio Hospital, where she worked with children & adolescents, as well as at the Vyronas Health Center working with adults. She has attended numerous seminars, conferences, and clinical trainings in the field of mental health and regularly receives supervision. She is also the creator of the emotion diary "FIL MI", which aims to enhance emotional expression, self-observation, and personal development through thematic sections and questions concerning key areas of life. She provides psychological support, counseling, and psychotherapy services to adults, children & adolescents facing difficulties at the personal, family, social, emotional, and behavioral levels. She is a member of the Greek Psychologists Association and holds a Professional Practice License.

Ο Κωνσταντίνος Μαθιουδάκης είναι Ψυχολόγος και διατηρεί ιδιωτικό γραφείο στη Νέα Σμύρνη. Είναι απόφοιτος του Τμήματος Ψυχολογίας του Εθνικού και Καποδιστριακού Πανεπιστημίου Αθηνών. Είναι κάτοχος άδειας άσκησης επαγγέλματος από το 2016 και έχει ολοκληρώσει επιμορφώσεις στην Εφαρμοσμένη Συμβουλευτική Ψυχικής Υγείας, την Ειδική Αγωγή, τη Σχολική Ψυχολογία και την Πρώιμη Παρέμβαση στον Αυτισμό. Επίσης έχει ολοκληρώσει Εκπαιδευτικό Πρόγραμμα στη Γνωσιακή Συμπεριφορική Θεραπεία (CBT). Έχει συμμετάσχει σε πολυάριθμα σεμινάρια και εκπαιδευτικά προγράμματα που αφορούν την παιδική προστασία, την ψυχοκοινωνική στήριξη ευάλωτων πληθυσμών, την έμφυλη βία και τις σύγχρονες κοινωνικές προκλήσεις. Πιστεύει στη δια βίου μάθηση και φροντίζει να εμπλουτίζει διαρκώς τις γνώσεις και τις δεξιότητές του.

Διαθέτει εκτενή εμπειρία στον τομέα της ψυχικής υγείας, έχοντας συνεργαστεί με δομές και οργανισμούς του δημόσιου και ιδιωτικού τομέα. Έχει προσφέρει υπηρεσίες ψυχολογικής αξιολόγησης, συμβουλευτικής και υποστήριξης σε Δομές φιλοξενίας προσφύγων και αιτούντων άσυλο, σε Δομές υποστήριξης ασυνόδευτων ανηλίκων, σε κατασκηνώσεις και προγράμματα παιδικής ψυχοκοινωνικής ανάπτυξης. Έχει εργαστεί σε Συμβουλευτικό Κέντρο για την αντιμετώπιση της έμφυλης βίας και των πολλαπλών διακρίσεων και σε ιδιωτικά Κέντρα Ψυχικής Υγείας και Συμβουλευτικής.

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.

Elizampeth Stamou is a Psychologist - Neuropsychologist with clinical and research experience in the field of mental health and neuroscience. She possesses a strong scientific background in the study of brain function through neuroimaging, with a particular interest in the relationship between the brain, behavior, and psychopathology.

She has extensive professional experience in London, having worked as a clinical scientist in leading hospital institutions such as King’s College Hospital, Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust, and Cleveland Clinic London, focusing on neuroimaging for preoperative assessments in populations with neuro-oncological disorders, epilepsy, and complex neurological conditions.

Simultaneously, she is actively engaged in adult psychotherapy, specializing in eating disorders (Master Practitioner in Eating Disorders) and with extensive experience in the assessment and treatment of anxiety, depression, neurodevelopmental difficulties (autism spectrum, ADHD), as well as complex challenges in daily functioning. Her therapeutic approach is integrative and individualized, combining Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, contemporary evidence-based models, and person-centered understanding, aiming for meaningful and sustainable change. She places particular emphasis on women’s mental health, supporting women with chronic hormonal conditions and the psychological and physical impacts these have on daily life.

O Κολέσης Χρήστος MSc είναι Ψυχολόγος με προσέγγιση στη Συστημική Ψυχοθεραπεία, παρέχοντας συνεδρίες σε ενήλικες, ζευγάρια και οικογένειες, δια ζώσης και online. Έχει εκπαιδευτεί στην κατανόηση των σχέσεων, των μοτίβων επικοινωνίας και του τρόπου με τον οποίο το ευρύτερο πλαίσιο της ζωής ενός ανθρώπου επηρεάζει τη συναισθηματική του εμπειρία. Στη θεραπευτική του δουλειά δίνει έμφαση στη δημιουργία ενός ασφαλούς και υποστηρικτικού χώρου, όπου το άτομο μπορεί να επεξεργαστεί τις δυσκολίες του με σεβασμό, συνέπεια και επαγγελματισμό. Παράλληλα, το ακαδημαϊκό του υπόβαθρο στην Ψυχολογία και στη Business Psychology ενισχύει την κατανόησή του γύρω από τη λειτουργία των ομάδων, την επαγγελματική πίεση και τη σύνδεση προσωπικής και εργασιακής ζωής.

Kondylis Antonis is a Psychologist who provides individual adult sessions with experience in anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, and phobias. He holds a bachelor's degree in psychology and has undergone further training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy.

Polyxronaki Sofia is a Psychologist-Psychotherapist for children, adolescents and adults and maintains a private practice in Heraklion, Crete. She is a graduate of the Psychology Department of the University of Nicosia and holds a professional license to practice as a Psychologist. She has completed her postgraduate studies at Universitatea Babeș-Bolyai, specializing in "Counseling and psychological interventions in human development." Additionally, she has undertaken a series of trainings focused on counseling children and adolescents as well as their parents. She has worked with both clinical and general populations: children, adolescents, and adults who require counseling or psychotherapy to improve their quality of life. In the field of psychotherapy, she conducts individual and group sessions with children, adolescents, and adults, primarily focusing on parental counseling, anxiety, depression, separation, personal development, autism, ADHD, abuse, and school bullying. She is currently training in Synthetic Systemic Psychotherapy at the Synthetic Systemic Center of Thessaloniki.