Health professionals for Women empowerment in Nea Erythraia

Polina Flevari is a Psychologist MSc - Psychotherapist, graduated with honors from Panteion University of Social and Political Sciences, holder of the legal license to practice psychology, and a certified psychotherapist (ECP) by the European Association for Psychotherapy (EAP). She has been trained in existential-humanistic psychotherapy and possesses extensive clinical experience through her work in mental health and psychosocial rehabilitation settings. In the context of her professional and personal development, she participates in private supervision and personal therapy, respectively. Based in the Northern Suburbs, in an aesthetically pleasing space in the Nea Erythrea area, she provides psychotherapy, psychoeducation, and counseling services, both online and in person, to adults and adolescents. Within her psychotherapeutic work, she collaborates with the individual, addressing a wide range of difficulties, including but not limited to depression, anxiety disorders, psychological trauma, loss, interpersonal relationship challenges, chronic illness, and generally, the need for self-awareness and personal development. The philosophy she consistently follows in therapeutic practice is founded on the development of an equal therapeutic relationship that respects the needs, desires, and difficulties of the individual seeking psychotherapy. The adoption of a professional stance adhering to the Principles of the Code of Ethics stems both from her continuous pursuit to promote and maintain high standards in her professional practice and from her deep commitment to the Hippocratic Principle of “beneficence and non-maleficence” as a Psychologist.

Empeoglou Varvara holds a Professional Practice License, a degree in Psychology from the University of Essex, and a postgraduate degree in Applied Clinical Psychology from the University of Central Lancashire. She has certified training in Group Analytical Psychotherapy, Couples and Family Counseling, as well as the international four-year postgraduate program at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens in Systemic, Dialogical, and Narrative Approaches, focusing her therapeutic practice on postmodern forms of psychotherapy. Additionally, she possesses certifications in brief therapeutic interventions such as Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Motivational Interviewing (MI), and Narrative Therapy. These approaches, with their practical and immediately applicable nature, complement long-term therapy by facilitating small, actionable steps of change that empower the therapeutic process. Her clinical experience includes internship at Sismanoglio Hospital, in the Adult Psychiatric Clinic and the Eating Disorders Unit, as well as collaborations with clinics, care and rehabilitation units, specialized therapy centers, and mental health centers. Currently, she works as a Clinical Psychologist in a group of elder care units and maintains a private practice in Nea Erythraia, providing psychotherapeutic support to adults, adolescents, couples, families, as well as parent counseling. Concurrently, she actively participates in scientific conferences, seminars, and workshops, enhancing her therapeutic practice with insights from the continuous advancement of science.

Katouma Niovi is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist, licensed to practice (1137107), maintaining a private practice in Nea Erythraia. She is a graduate of the Department of Psychology at the University of East London, fully accredited by the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP), from which she graduated with distinction. She has specialized in Integrated Counselling and Psychotherapeutic Approaches (Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy/CBT, Person-Centered, Psychodynamic) and holds the European Care Certificate (ECC) from TACT HELLAS. She also holds a degree in Economic Science, Business Economics, and Finance from the Athens University of Economics and Business (formerly ASOEE). An integral part of her education includes participation in seminars and continuing professional development programs. Her professional experience derives from providing psychotherapeutic services in Psychotherapy-Counselling centers, Education, and Psychosocial Rehabilitation and support for the elderly. Attendance at seminars and trainings within her scientific field, as well as the personal supervision she receives, are closely linked to her ongoing professional growth and development. Finally, she conducts private counselling and psychotherapy sessions with adults and adolescents.

Karagianni Anastasia Xara is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist and maintains her practice in Nea Erythraia. She holds a degree from the Department of Psychology of the School of Social Sciences at the University of Crete. She has received specialized training in the Person-Centered Approach to Psychotherapy from the College of Human Sciences-ICPS and has completed advanced postgraduate seminars. She has worked as a Psychologist in a Geriatric Care Unit as well as in a Psychiatric Clinic. She handles a wide range of cases, always focusing on providing the best possible service tailored to the individual needs of each person she undertakes.

Η Αγγελική Μουσταφά Μήτση, η Άννα Μαρία Μωραΐτου είναι βραβευμένες Ψυχολόγοι - Ψυχοθεραπεύτριες και εδρεύουν στη Νέα Ερυθραία. Η Μουσταφά – Μήτση Αγγελική είναι πτυχιούχος Ψυχολογίας του Εθνικού και Καποδιστριακού Πανεπιστημίου Αθηνών και κάτοχος δύο Μεταπτυχιακών Τίτλων Σπουδών: «Family and Human Development» (MSc) από το Arizona State University και «HRM» (MSc) από το AUEB.Έχει ολοκληρώσει τετραετή εκπαίδευση στη Συνθετική Ψυχοθεραπεία στο Ευρωπαϊκό Ινστιτούτο Συνθετικής Ψυχοθεραπείας (EIIP), αποκτώντας την πιστοποίηση Συνθετικής Ψυχοθεραπεύτριας. Επιπλέον, έχει επιμορφωθεί και λάβει πιστοποίηση από το Εθνικό και Καποδιστριακό Πανεπιστήμιο Αθηνών στη Συμβουλευτική και Θεραπεία Ζεύγους και Οικογένειας, καθώς και στην Παιδοψυχολογία. Διαθέτει πολυετή επαγγελματική εμπειρία στην ψυχοθεραπευτική υποστήριξη παιδιών, εφήβων, ενηλίκων, ζευγαριών και οικογενειών. Είναι ιδρύτρια και Επιστημονική Υπεύθυνη του TheraNous και του TheraKid, έχοντας ενεργό ρόλο στον επιστημονικό σχεδιασμό, την εποπτεία και την ανάπτυξη των παρεχόμενων υπηρεσιών. Στο παρελθόν εργάστηκε ως Ψυχολόγος στην Ψυχιατρική Κλινική «Σινούρη» και στην Εταιρεία Περιφερειακής Ανάπτυξης και Ψυχικής Υγείας (ΕΠΑΨΥ). Μέσα από την επαγγελματική της πορεία έχει αποκτήσει σημαντική κλινική εμπειρία, εφαρμόζοντας τη Συνθετική Ψυχοθεραπεία και αξιοποιώντας στοιχεία από διαφορετικές ψυχοθεραπευτικές προσεγγίσεις, ανάλογα με τις ανάγκες του κάθε θεραπευόμενου. Είναι μέλος του Συλλόγου Ελλήνων Ψυχολόγων. Στη θεραπευτική της εργασία προσεγγίζει κάθε άνθρωπο με ενσυναίσθηση, σεβασμό και επιστημονική υπευθυνότητα, δημιουργώντας ένα ασφαλές θεραπευτικό πλαίσιο που ενισχύει την προσωπική ανάπτυξη, την ψυχική ανθεκτικότητα και τη συνολική ευημερία.

Η Μωραΐτου Άννα Μαρία είναι Ψυχολόγος, απόφοιτος του Τμήματος Ψυχολογίας του Παντείου Πανεπιστημίου. Είναι κάτοχος Μεταπτυχιακού Διπλώματος Ειδίκευσης από την Ιατρική Σχολή του Εθνικού και Καποδιστριακού Πανεπιστημίου Αθηνών στο αντικείμενο «Διασυνδετική Ψυχιατρική: Απαρτιωμένη Φροντίδα Σωματικής και Ψυχικής Υγείας», με έμφαση στην κλινική ψυχοπαθολογία, τις ψυχοσωματικές διαταραχές, τη διαχείριση του χρόνιου πόνου και την αποκατάσταση. Έχοντας ολοκληρώσει τον κύκλο σπουδών στη Συμβουλευτική Ψυχοθεραπεία, διανύει σήμερα την τετραετή εκπαίδευσή της στη Συστημική-Οικογενειακή Ψυχοθεραπεία.Η κλινική της εμπειρία έχει διαμορφωθεί μέσα από συνεργασίες με δημόσιες ψυχιατρικές δομές, όπως το 414 Στρατιωτικό Νοσοκομείο Ειδικών Νοσημάτων, το Ψυχιατρικό Νοσοκομείο Αττικής «Δαφνί» και το Πανεπιστημιακό Γενικό Νοσοκομείο «Αττικόν». Στο πλαίσιο αυτό, έχει συμμετάσχει σε διαδικασίες διαγνωστικής αξιολόγησης, ψυχομετρικής εκτίμησης, θεραπευτικής παρέμβασης και διαχείρισης κρίσεων, τόσο σε ατομικό όσο και σε ομαδικό επίπεδο.Παράλληλα, έχει εργαστεί ως ψυχολόγος σε δημόσιες και ιδιωτικές δομές ψυχικής υγείας, κέντρα ημέρας, οικοτροφεία, καθώς και σε φορείς του τρίτου τομέα (ΜΚΟ και ΑΜΚΕ). Υπήρξε ενεργό μέλος της επιστημονικής ομάδας του ερευνητικού προγράμματος Μ.Α.Ν.Ε. (2017) για τις ακούσιες νοσηλείες στο Ψυχιατρικό Νοσοκομείο Αττικής, ενώ έχει συμβάλει και στην επιμέλεια ακαδημαϊκών κειμένων στον χώρο της Ψυχολογίας. Στη θεραπευτική διαδικασία προσεγγίζει κάθε άνθρωπο με σεβασμό, ενσυναίσθηση και αυθεντικό ενδιαφέρον, αναγνωρίζοντας τη μοναδικότητα των αναγκών του και εστιάζοντας στην ολιστική κατανόηση και ουσιαστική υποστήριξη της ψυχικής του υγείας.

Η Ψιμοπούλου Σταυρίνα είναι Ψυχολόγος - Ψυχοθεραπεύτρια και διατηρεί ιδιωτικό γραφείο στο Μαρούσι από το 2018. Αποφοίτησε αρχικά από την Ανωτέρα Σχολή Δραματικής Τέχνης Εθνικού Θεάτρου και μετέπειτα από το Τμήμα Ψυχολογίας του Παντείου Πανεπιστημίου Κοινωνικών και Πολιτικών Επιστημών. Ως ηθοποιός εργάστηκε στο θέατρο, στον κινηματογράφο και στην τηλεόραση ενώ παράλληλα εργαζόταν ως Ψυχολόγος και εμψυχώτρια θεατρικού παιχνιδιού από το 2009 - 23 στο σχολείο (παιδικό σταθμό - νηπιαγωγείο) που διατηρούσε στα βόρεια προάστια, την Παραμυθούπολη. Κάθε καλοκαίρι είχε την επιμέλεια των σχολικών παραστάσεων, γράφοντας παραμύθια και εμψυχώνοντας γονείς και παιδιά για την πραγμάτωση τους. Το 2020 πέρασε στα χέρια της και η διοίκηση του σχολείου, την οποία και αποχαιρέτησε τον Ιούλιο του 2024, ολοκληρώνοντας έτσι ένα μεγάλο κύκλο. Παράλληλα εργάστηκε ως Ψυχολόγος στο δημοτικό, γυμνάσιο και λύκειο των "Εκπαιδευτηρίων Καντά". Είναι πιστοποιημένη συνεργάτης της Gordon Hellas από το 2015, καθώς και πιστοποιημένη εκπαιδεύτρια γονέων και δασκάλων στα πρόγραμματα: Parent effectiveness training/Teacher effectiveness training / Υπέροχα Νήπια /Πειθαρχία χωρίς τιμωρία του Thomas Gordon (Προσωποκεντρική προσέγγιση). Εμψύχωσε ομάδες γονέων και δασκάλων από το το 2015 έως και το 2022. Στη διαδρομή της ακολούθως έρχεται η Συγκινησιακά Εστιασμένη θεραπεία (Emotional Focused Therapy/Sue Johnson), στην οποία εκπαιδεύτηκε για δύο χρόνια, υπό την υποστήριξη και καθοδήγηση της Κα Κυριακής Πολυχρόνη και του ΑΚΜΑ (Αθηναϊκό Κέντρο Μελέτης του Ανθρώπου). Πρόκειται για μοντέλο θεραπείας ζεύγους, το οποίο εφαρμόζεται και στην ατομική θεραπεία. Από το 2020 έως και σήμερα έχει εκπαιδευτεί στη Συστημική προσέγγιση στη ψυχοθεραπεία, καθώς ολοκλήρωσε το διετές πρόγραμμα "Συστημικό Σκέπτεσθαι" και το μονοετές πρόγραμμα ΔΙΣΕΦΕ (Διαλεκτική Συστημική Εφαρμοζόμενη Επιστημολογία/Συμβουλευτική Επαγγελματικού Ρόλου) στο ΑΚΜΑ. Συνεχίζει την μελέτη της προσέγγισης αυτής και τα προσεχή χρόνια. Έχει εκπαιδευτεί σε ποικίλα ψυχομετρικά εργαλεία (WISC TEST,A TEST, Προβολικά test TAT/CAT, παιδικό ιχνογράφημα στο κέντρο Πρόληψης και Συμβουλευτικής), καθώς επίσης και στο Ψυχόδραμα και Δραματοθεραπεία στο Ψυχόδραμα Αθήνα ΨΥΚΑΠ (Ψυχοδραματικό Κέντρο Ανάπτυξης της Προσωπικότητας). Τέλος, από το 2018 είναι μέλος του Συλλόγου Ελλήνων Ψυχολόγων.

Megagianni Iria Xoros Symvouleutikis Kai Psyxotherapeias Only Human is a Psychologist specializing in Clinical Neuropsychology and trained in Systemic Psychotherapy, maintaining a private practice in Marousi. She studied Psychology at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and continued with two postgraduate degrees in Clinical Neuropsychology at Leiden University (Netherlands) and the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. She has collaborated with leading health institutions such as Aeginiteio Hospital, Attikon Hospital (Neurology and Psychiatry Clinics), ELEPAP, Alzheimer Athens, and the SKEPSYS center, gaining extensive experience in clinical practice. Concurrently, she is actively involved in research with publications in international journals and presentations at international conferences (AAIC, Alzheimer’s Disease International, Congreso Iberoamericano de Neuropsicología). Within the scope of her professional activities, she offers: Psychotherapy, Neuropsychological assessments for diagnosis and monitoring of cognitive functions, and Group therapy.

Bpokou Anastasia is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist and maintains a private practice in Kifisia. She is a graduate of the Department of Psychology at Aristotle University of Thessaloniki. Subsequently, she completed her postgraduate studies (MSc), earning a master's degree in Liaison Psychiatry from the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. As part of her psychotherapeutic training, she participates in the Educational Program in Cognitive Psychotherapies at the Research University Institute of Mental Health (EPIΨY). She has also completed basic training in EMDR Therapy at TACT HELLAS as well as in the administration, interpretation, and scoring of diagnostic tools (WAIS-IV, WISC, SCID II, SCID-5, MMPI II). She has gained experience through her internship in Psychology and Psychotherapy at the Hellenic Institute for Rational Emotive and Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy and collaborates with the Neurodevelopmental Disorders department of the 1st Psychiatric Clinic at Aeginiteio Hospital. Finally, she specializes in Cognitive Behavioral Psychotherapy and clinical psychology.

Vlaxou Georgia is a Systemic Psychotherapist who maintains a private practice in Marousi. She completed her clinical postgraduate studies in Psychiatry at the Medical School of Athens, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, and continues her specialization in Systemic & Family Psychotherapy at the Institute of Education and Research in Systemic Psychotherapy SANE. She has additionally specialized in the therapeutic treatment of addictions and psychological trauma.

She provides individual psychotherapy for adults, counseling for parents, children, and adolescents, couples therapy, and group therapy. She specializes in managing anxiety, depression, addictions, and interpersonal difficulties. She has particular experience in managing psychological and intergenerational trauma, as well as supporting individuals who have experienced narcissistic abuse and dysfunctional relational dynamics, aiming to enhance self-regulation, self-esteem, and the capacity for healthy boundary-setting.

Specializations

Couples counseling – enhancing communication, conflict resolution & relationship restructuring

Parent counseling – support in the parenting role & cultivation of healthy family relationships

Anxiety, panic attacks & phobia management

Treatment of depression & mood disorders

Support for addiction issues (substances, alcohol, gambling)

Improvement of interpersonal relationships & boundary-setting

Processing of psychological trauma & intergenerational patterns

Recovery from narcissistic abuse & toxic relationships

Empowerment of self-esteem & personal identity

Karavoulia Ioanna is a Psychologist, Systemic Psychotherapist, and Supervisor, maintaining a private practice in Marousi. She is a graduate of the Psychology Department at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and holds a professional license. She specialized in Systemic-Family Therapy at the Laboratory for the Investigation of Human Relations. Simultaneously, she completed further training in Child, Adolescent, and Adult Psychopathology at Aiginiteio Hospital. Additionally, she pursued specialization in Systemic-Family Therapy at the Society for Systemic Therapy and Intervention for Individuals, Families, and Larger Systems (ESYTHEPAS - KEDITHAS), of which she has been a member since 2017 and a lecturer in the four-year training program in systemic therapy. In 2021, she obtained the diploma of Supervisor in Systemic and Family Therapy from ESYTHEPAS - KEDITHAS. Since 2021, she has served as the Vice President of the Board of Directors of the same organization. In 2020, she took on the duties of General Secretary of the Hellenic Federation of Systemic Therapy and Family Therapy (ETHOS). Since 2007, she has worked in organizations under the Ministry of Health and Social Solidarity, as part of the PSYCHARCOS program, with individuals (children and adults) with various disorders, including psychosis, autism, intellectual disabilities, and their families. She has also worked at the Psychiatry Clinic of Sismanogleio General Hospital and, since 2013, at the “EPAKMOS” sheltered living facility, which belongs to ESYTHEPAS. Finally, as part of her professional development, she has attended a significant number of educational seminars and conferences related to mental health and systemic therapy.

Zeriti Maria is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist and maintains a private practice in Vrilissia. She studied Psychology in England while simultaneously working in psychiatric facilities within the public health system. She then returned to Greece and completed her postgraduate studies in cognitive science. Through her personal inner development, the desire to become a companion to people seeking the path of joy and their hearts, those who want to evolve, was born. She trained for 4 years at "Logos Psychis," an Institute of Training and Research in Systemic Psychotherapy, completing the specialization program in systemic psychotherapy and earning the title of Systemic Psychotherapist. She has attended personal development seminars focusing on relationships, the inner child, and internal traumas. Through these journeys, she has discovered and continues to discover aspects of herself that aid in inner empowerment and the creation of beautiful and harmonious relationships. She feels very fortunate to have had the opportunity to work with children with special abilities, refugee women, parents, and individuals with mental health difficulties. For the past 15 years, she has worked privately in her own space and with private organizations, offering counseling and psychotherapy services to adolescents, parents, and adults, both individually and in groups. She greatly enjoys sharing any knowledge she has acquired with people who wish to grow. She trains and supervises new psychologists to achieve the title of psychotherapist-counselor and organizes lectures and personal development seminars. Finally, she is a member of the Hellenic Society of Systemic Therapy (EL.ESY.TH).

Η Μουζάκη Γιάννα είναι Ψυχολόγος-ειδ. Ψυχοθεραπεύτρια Συνθετικής Συστημικής Οικογενειακής Προσέγγισης, κατέχει μεταπτυχιακό τίτλο στην Εφαρμοσμένη Θετική Ψυχολογία (MSc Applied Positive Psychology) και διατηρεί ιδιωτικό γραφείο στη Κηφισιά. Έχει δημιουργήσει έναν θεραπευτικό χώρο για ανθρώπους που βιώνουν περιόδους αλλαγής, απώλειας, αναζήτησης νοήματος ή επαναπροσδιορισμού του εαυτού τους. Η θεραπευτική της φιλοσοφία βασίζεται στην πεποίθηση ότι ο αυθεντικός εαυτός δεν χρειάζεται διόρθωση, αλλά καλλιεργείται μέσα από επίγνωση, φροντίδα και ουσιαστική σύνδεση. Στο πλαίσιο της θεραπευτικής διαδικασίας παρέχεται χώρος για την επεξεργασία τόσο των δυσκολιών και των τραυμάτων όσο και των δυνατοτήτων που μπορούν να αναπτυχθούν και να ανθίσουν. Παρέχονται υπηρεσίες Ατομικής - Ομαδικής Ψυχοθεραπείας, Θεραπείας Ζεύγους, Οικογενειακής Θεραπείας, καθώς και Συμβουλευτικής Γονέων και Εφήβων. Συντονίζει σε εταιρείες και οργανισμούς βιωματικά workshops και ομάδες συμβουλευτικής που ενισχύουν την ψυχική ευεξία, τη σύνδεση και την ανθεκτικότητα στον χώρο εργασίας. Στο πλαίσιο της συνεχούς επιμόρφωσης και κατάρτισης της έχει παρακολουθήσει και παρακολουθεί πληθώρα εκπαιδευτικών σεμιναρίων.

Skylitsi Ioanna Mag.Phil., MEd is a Psychologist – Psychotherapist with over 30 years of experience supporting adults and couples, maintaining a private practice in Marousi. In her work, she creates a safe and meaningful space aimed at an in-depth understanding of the challenges affecting daily life, relationships, and internal balance. She has worked in Greece and Austria, both privately and within organized institutions, and for over ten years provided psychological support to women survivors of gender-based and domestic violence. She practices based on Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy and the Systemic approach for couples. She offers in-person and online sessions in Greek and German.

Sklaveniti Xristina is a Psychologist – Psychotherapist with many years of experience in Greece and abroad, accompanying individuals through both small and significant life stories. She emphasizes the unique characteristics and needs of each person, offering personalized care with respect for human rights, regardless of gender, nationality, religion, sexual orientation, or gender expression. She holds a degree in Psychology from the University of Crete and a master's degree in Gender Studies from the Hellenic Open University, awarded with an academic excellence scholarship. Her research work focused on the phenomenon of obstetric violence as experienced and narrated by those who have undergone it, through a feminist research perspective with an emphasis on the voices of the subjects. She is specialized in Narrative Psychotherapy and Systemic Psychodrama, as well as in approaches that incorporate feminist, intersectional, and inclusive perspectives. She provides individual therapy, couples therapy, support for children and adolescents, parental counseling, therapy for LGBTQ+ individuals, and experiential empowerment groups. Her focus is on the therapeutic relationship, empathy, and the creation of a safe environment where one can rewrite their story with meaning and purpose.

Ioannidou Eri is a Psychologist who maintains a private practice in Ampelokipoi. She is a graduate of Psychology from the University of Crete, holding a postgraduate degree in Forensic Psychology from Maastricht University in the Netherlands. Additionally, she is a Personal Coach specialized at the Athens Coaching Institute. In her private practice, she deals, among other matters, with cases requiring the involvement of a forensic psychologist and provides individual support as a personal coach. Concurrently, she teaches Forensic Psychology at Hellenic American University and is a Scientific Collaborator at the Crime Study Center (KE.M.E.). In the past, she has worked, among others, at the Cyber Crime Division of the Hellenic Police and at "Epano." Her research has focused on stress and occupational burnout among correctional officers, public attitudes and perceptions regarding corruption issues, knowledge and perceptions of psychology students concerning psychopathy, and she currently conducts research and professional work on mental resilience among frontline professionals. Finally, she has delivered a TEDx talk titled "Psychopath: Myths and Truths" and continues to actively participate in conferences, seminars, and professional associations, while authoring articles related to her field of expertise.