Health professionals for Women empowerment

Marina Papadogianni is a Psychologist-Psychotherapist, holder of a valid professional license in Greece, and maintains a private practice in Glyfada. She graduated in Psychology from the University of East London, UK, with postgraduate studies in Human Resource Management from Canterbury Christ Church University, UK, and in Clinical and Cognitive Neuropsychology from the public University of Strasbourg, France. She has been trained in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, holding a diploma from the Center for Applied Psychotherapy and Counseling (KE.PSY.SY), and is trained in Compassion-Focused Therapy (CFT) from the Hellenic Center for Compassion-Focused Therapy. She has worked as a Psychologist in drug rehabilitation centers, mental health facilities in Athens, and day centers supporting individuals with dementia as a Neuropsychologist. Currently, she collaborates with neurological-psychiatric clinics of General Hospitals and mental health centers. She also conducts Psychotherapeutic and Counseling sessions for adults and adolescents, Neuropsychological assessments, and Neuropsychological rehabilitation sessions for individuals with neurological conditions. She has participated as a speaker in awareness seminars related to the brain and attends conferences, workshops, and training sessions aimed at professional development and knowledge enhancement. She is a member of the Hellenic Neuropsychological Society (ENPS).

Η Μαρία Τσίρμπα είναι Σύμβουλος Ψυχικής Υγείας και Σταδιοδρομίας και διατηρεί ιδιωτικό γραφείο στη Θεσσαλονίκη.

Εκεί υποδέχεται ανθρώπους που θέλουν να διαχειριστούν το άγχος, τον θυμό, τη θλίψη ή βρίσκονται σε αδιέξοδο. Ανθρώπους που έχουν δυσκολίες στις σχέσεις τους αλλά και όσους βρίσκονται σε αναζήτηση κατεύθυνσης στην προσωπική ή επαγγελματική τους ζωή. Μέσα από τη Συνθετική προσέγγιση, βοηθά τον κάθε άνθρωπο να κατανοήσει καλύτερα τον εαυτό του, να ενισχύσει την αυτοπεποίθηση, να βελτιώσει την επικοινωνία και να αποκτήσει μια πιο ισορροπημένη και αυθεντική σχέση με τον εαυτό και τους άλλους.

Παράλληλα, στηρίζει εφήβους και ενήλικες στη διαδικασία επαγγελματικού προσανατολισμού και σχεδιασμού σταδιοδρομίας — από την επιλογή σπουδών μέχρι την επανατοποθέτηση στην αγορά εργασίας — με στόχο την ενδυνάμωση, τη σαφήνεια και τη μείωση του άγχους μπροστά σε σημαντικές αποφάσεις ζωής.

Αρχικά σπούδασε Μάρκετινγκ, όμως η ανάγκη της να κατανοήσει βαθύτερα τον άνθρωπο την οδήγησε στη Συνθετική Συμβουλευτική Ψυχικής Υγείας στο Κέντρο Εφαρμοσμένης Συμβουλευτικής και Ψυχοθεραπείας.

Έκτοτε, έχει εξειδικευτεί στη Συμβουλευτική Επαγγελματικού Προσανατολισμού και στην Εφαρμογή της Συμβουλευτικής Ψυχολογίας στην Εκπαίδευση, τα Παιδιά και τους Εφήβους του Εθνικού και Καποδιστριακού Πανεπιστημίου Αθηνών. Είναι επίσης εκπαιδευμένη στη χρήση ψυχομετρικών εργαλείων επαγγελματικών ενδιαφερόντων.

Παρακολουθεί συνεχώς επιμορφώσεις και σεμινάρια που αφορούν την ψυχολογία εφήβων και ενηλίκων, ψυχοθεραπευτικές προσεγγίσεις αλλά και τη σταδιοδρομία και τον επαγγελματικό προσανατολισμό, πιστεύοντας ότι η γνώση είναι ένα ταξίδι χωρίς τέλος.

Η κα Χατζιδοσπυριδάκη Μαρία Ελένη είναι Κλινική Ψυχολόγος,MSc – Ψυχοθεραπεύτρια Παιδιών, Εφήβων και Ενηλίκων. Διατηρεί ιδιωτικό γραφείο στη Νέα Μάκρη. Διαθέτει πολυετή εμπειρία στον χώρο της ψυχικής υγείας, έχοντας εργαστεί σε νοσοκομεία, ιδιωτικά ιατρεία, κλινικές και δομές υποστήριξης παιδιών και οικογενειών.

Αναλαμβάνει παιδιά, εφήβους, ενήλικες, γονείς και ζευγάρια που αντιμετωπίζουν συναισθηματικές και ψυχολογικές δυσκολίες, διαταραχές συμπεριφοράς, διατροφικές διαταραχές. Επίσης, μαθησιακές δυσκολίες σε παιδιά και εφήβους, αλλά και προβλήματα όπως άγχος, φοβίες, κρίσεις πανικού, διαταραχές συμπεριφοράς, κατάθλιψη, χαμηλή αυτοεκτίμηση, δυσκολίες στις σχέσεις, ειδικές μαθησιακές δυσκολίες, διαταραχές του φάσματος αυτισμού, καθώς και προβλήματα που προκύπτουν στη διάρκεια της εγκυμοσύνης και της λοχείας. Παρέχει κλινική αξιολόγηση, συμβουλευτική και ψυχοθεραπεία σε ενήλικες, ζεύγη ,εφήβους και παιδιά. Επιπλέον,έχει εξειδίκευση στην ψυχοπροφυλακτική υποστήριξη εγκύων - λεχώνων, καθώς και στην αντιμετώπιση διατροφικών διαταραχών.

Σπούδασε Ψυχολογία στο Πάντειο Πανεπιστήμιο Αθηνών και είναι κάτοχος μεταπτυχιακού τίτλου (MSc) στην Κοινωνική Ψυχιατρική και Παιδοψυχιατρική από την Ιατρική Σχολή του Πανεπιστημίου Ιωαννίνων, με εξειδίκευση στην ψυχική υγεία παιδιών και ενηλίκων. Επιπλέον, έχει ολοκληρώσει πολυετή εκπαίδευση στην ψυχοθεραπεία μέσω της Ομοσπονδίας Ευρωπαϊκών Οργανισμών Εκπαίδευσης στην Ψυχοδραματική Ψυχοθεραπεία (F.E.P.T.O.), εμπλουτίζοντας την κλινική της πρακτική με σύγχρονες και βιωματικές ψυχοθεραπευτικές τεχνικές.

Η επαγγελματική της διαδρομή, άνω των 20 ετών, περιλαμβάνει θέσεις σε δημόσιες και ιδιωτικές δομές ψυχικής υγείας, ψυχοπαιδαγωγικά κέντρα, σχολεία, νοσοκομεία και ψυχοθεραπευτικά ιατρεία. Παράλληλα με την ψυχοθεραπεία παιδιών, εφήβων και ενηλίκων, ειδικεύεται στην αξιολόγηση και υποστήριξη μαθησιακών δυσκολιών, καθώς και στη συμβουλευτική και ψυχοθεραπεία γονέων και ζευγαριών.

Η φιλοσοφία της θεραπευτικής της προσέγγισης βασίζεται στη δημιουργία μιας ουσιαστικής και εμπιστευτικής σχέσης με τον θεραπευόμενο, που διέπεται από σεβασμό, αποδοχή και ενσυναίσθηση. Κάθε παρέμβασή της είναι εξατομικευμένη, προσαρμοσμένη στις ανάγκες, στο αίτημα και στον προσωπικό ρυθμό του κάθε ατόμου, παιδιού ή ενήλικα.

Η κα Χατζιδοσπυριδάκη δίνει μεγάλη έμφαση στη συμβουλευτική γονέων, υποστηρίζοντας τον ρόλο τους σε κάθε στάδιο ανάπτυξης του παιδιού. Το γραφείο της αποτελεί έναν εξειδικευμένο φορέα Ψυχολογικής, Παιδοψυχολογικής και Ειδικής Παιδαγωγικής Υποστήριξης. Κάθε θεραπευτική διαδικασία πραγματοποιείται με σεβασμό στις μοναδικές ανάγκες του κάθε παιδιού ή εφήβου, σε στενή συνεργασία με την οικογένεια και, όπου απαιτείται, με το σχολικό περιβάλλον.

Στόχος της είναι η ολόπλευρη ανάπτυξη και η ενίσχυση της ψυχολογικής, κοινωνικής, μαθησιακής και συναισθηματικής ευημερίας κάθε ατόμου που την εμπιστεύεται – μικρού ή μεγάλου – ώστε να μπορέσει να πορευτεί με περισσότερη αυτογνωσία, σταθερότητα και ποιότητα στη ζωή του.

Papigkioti Kleoniki MSc is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist who maintains a private practice in Thessaloniki. She graduated from the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, specializing in Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy. From the beginning of her career, she was deeply moved by supporting individuals experiencing difficulties, which led her to work both professionally and through internships in organizations that protect children and women who have suffered abuse. She has focused on clinical training in Mental Health through her participation in postgraduate programs at Papageorgiou Hospital, as well as at Aeginiteio Hospital, while simultaneously enriching her clinical experience through her master's degree in Clinical Mental Health at the School of Medicine of Aristotle University of Thessaloniki. Throughout her professional career, she has worked therapeutically with children, adolescents, and adults, supporting individuals of all ages and identities in their unique challenges. What she loves most about her work is walking alongside each person on their path of self-awareness and self-management, creating a safe space for meaningful change and development.

Ms. Katsouli Anastasia is a psychologist and psychotherapist who maintains a private practice in Agia Paraskevi. She obtained her initial psychology degrees from Deree College and the Open University with a scholarship and first-class honors (BA Hons in Psychology). She continued her postgraduate studies in counseling and psychotherapy with a scholarship from Deree College, where she graduated with distinction (MSc in Counseling Psychology and Psychotherapy). She completed her internship at the 1st Municipal Medical Center of the Municipality of Athens and at the counseling center of the American College of Greece. She is a member of the American Psychological Association as well as the Hellenic Psychological Society. She has published research at international, pan-European, and national psychology conferences and has delivered lectures and seminars to international organizations and groups. She continues her long-standing professional development by attending specialized training seminars in psychology to keep updated with innovative psychotherapeutic practices. Additionally, she volunteers on support and psychological assistance helplines. She specializes in adults, and her extensive education, continuous professional development, and psychotherapeutic approach enable her to address a wide range of diagnoses and psychological issues. At the core of her psychotherapeutic practice are always empathy, understanding, respect, acceptance, and genuine concern.

Emmanouela-Marina Vintiadi was born and resides in Athens. She is a Psychologist-Psychotherapist. She has been trained in Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy and continues her education through seminars, clinical groups, study groups, and individual and group supervision. Her postgraduate specialization is in Criminology. She has worked in psychosocial rehabilitation units, municipalities, and psychological support centers with adults, children, and socially vulnerable groups. Additionally, she has participated in research as a scientific collaborator and is a key speaker in webinars and conferences for the training of health professionals as well as for raising public awareness on mental health issues. She collaborates with the Day Center "Galini" of the Non-Profit Organization Prometheus as a psychologist and maintains a private practice in Kifisia, where she conducts in-person and online psychotherapy sessions for adults, adolescents, and couples.

Sessions available in English.

Chrysa Xatzixaralampou BSc, MSc is a psychologist who conducts sessions with adolescents and adults both online and in person. She holds a master's degree in Integrative Counseling and Psychotherapy, having completed the three-year program at the University of Derby, and is also a graduate of the Department of Psychology at Aristotle University of Thessaloniki. Additionally, she is training in Systemic Psychotherapy and Counseling at Ce.S.Me.Th (Center for Systemic Study and Therapy). As part of her continuous education, she has attended numerous conferences and seminars focusing on special education, school and developmental psychology, and psychotherapy. During her undergraduate studies, she completed her internship in the Acute Cases Department at the Psychiatric Hospital of Thessaloniki. Subsequently, she undertook a postgraduate internship at a private office of a systemic psychotherapist, conducting individual sessions with adults. Concurrently, she has been active in the field of therapy with children and adolescents, addressing neurodevelopmental, emotional, and behavioral issues. She has also worked with adults, providing individual counseling and psychotherapy sessions as well as psychoeducational groups. Furthermore, she has been employed in vocational counseling, working with individuals facing severe psychosocial difficulties, focusing on psychoses, while coordinating support groups for people with psychosis and other psychosocial challenges aimed at enhancing their social skills. Moreover, she is a member of the Hellenic Association of Supported Employment (EL.ET.YP.E.) and the BACP (British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy). Currently, the psychologist collaborates with a psychotherapy center, offering individual psychotherapy sessions for children and adolescents, support groups for children and adolescents, and parental counseling.

Metta Kalliopi, MSc, is a Psychotherapist offering online sessions in both Greek and English, based between Athens and Amsterdam. She holds two Master’s degrees — in Clinical Psychology (Leiden University, the Netherlands) and Neuroscience (Carleton University, Canada). Kalliopi works exclusively online, providing psychotherapeutic support to adults in Greece and abroad. She works with individuals experiencing anxiety disorders, panic attacks, work-related stress, depression, ADHD, emotional regulation difficulties, interpersonal issues, psychosomatic symptoms, self-esteem challenges, addictions, as well as existential concerns related to meaning and identity. In her therapeutic practice, she integrates techniques from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Psychodynamic Therapy, aiming to help clients understand and change limiting patterns of thought and behavior. She supports individuals in managing anxiety, improving relationships, and enhancing self-esteem. Kalliopi also places particular emphasis on empowering and supporting members of the LGBTQIA+ community, approaching every individual with acceptance, respect, and authenticity. She has completed over 300 hours of personal psychotherapy, deepening her understanding of the therapeutic process and human experience.

Antonios Kryonis is a Mental Health Counselor - Psychotherapist and maintains a private practice in Gerakas. He has undergone systematic training as a psychotherapist and developmental counselor within the psychodynamic model, specializing in individual and group analysis. Additionally, he utilizes integrative elements from behavioral, cognitive, and other psychotherapeutic approaches he has been trained in. He has also received systematic training in Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP), a model of behavioral and communicational change and development, from Nlpingreece and holds the NLP Practitioner Certification. He is trained in the method of Systemic Constellations at the Hellenic Institute of Systemic Constellations Bert Hellinger. He is a member of the International System-Centered Institute, System Centered Training Research Institute, where he continues his education in this method. Alongside his psychotherapeutic training, he has attended and participated in numerous specialized training seminars, educational programs, as well as international and national scientific conferences related to group analysis, psychodrama-sociodrama, prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of mental disorders in adults and adolescents, and the presentation of recent scientific research and findings. Furthermore, his office includes other associates who are Mental Health Counselors and mental health advisors.

Kostopoulou Aggeliki MSc is a Psychologist specializing in adolescents and adults with or without psychopathology, maintaining a private practice in Patras and conducting counseling and psychotherapy sessions. She holds a degree in Psychology from the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens (N.K.U.A.) and a postgraduate diploma from the Department of Education and Care Sciences in Early Childhood at the University of Patras. She has received further training in significant areas of psychology and psychotherapy, including the fundamental principles of counseling psychotherapy, psychodynamic psychotherapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, management of traumatic events and bereavement, high-functioning autism in adolescents & adults (Asperger’s), as well as the application of psychometric tools such as MMPI-2, Rorschach, and TAT. She possesses substantial clinical experience from her collaboration with the General Hospital of Patras "Agios Andreas" and the Mental Health Center, while maintaining a private practice providing psychotherapeutic support to adults and couples. She has an extensive body of work in lectures and conferences covering topics from domestic violence to addictions in adolescence, and has actively participated in scientific psychiatry and psychotherapy conferences in Greece. Finally, she has presented academic research on interdisciplinary teaching of art history in preschool education within the framework of national scientific conferences.

Pauli Vasia is a Psychologist practicing privately in Ampelokipoi and Gerakas. She has experience and has completed studies in Counselling (Pg. Dip. Therapeutic Counselling) and further training in Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapy (MSc Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapy) at the University of Central Lancashire. Additionally, she specializes in counselling and psychotherapy with LGBTQ+ individuals.

The Counseling - Systemic Psychotherapy Center Kentro Symvouleutikis - Systimikis Psyxotherapeias Mairi Oikonomou was established by Kentro Symvouleutikis - Systimikis Psyxotherapeias Mairi Oikonomou (Mental Health Counselor with further training in family systemic therapy - Coordinator of Systemic Constellations according to Bert Hellinger). Each individual has a distinct and unique personality. The aim is to assist individuals in understanding their inner world as well as their differences from others, to find solutions to their concerns, to improve their mental health, to make decisions, set goals, and develop their skills. "To know others is wisdom. To know oneself is enlightenment." [Lao Tzu]

Skoupra Maria Foteini is a Psychologist - Cognitive Behavioral Psychotherapist with a professional license and maintains a private practice in Glyfada. She studied Psychology at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and specialized in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) at the Center for Applied Psychotherapy and Counseling. Subsequently, she specialized in the Third Wave of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, which includes a variety of approaches such as Mindfulness, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and Compassion-Focused Therapy, representing an evolution of traditional CBT. In addition to her private practice in Ilioupoli, she also works as a Psychologist on the online platforms Therapy Space and Melapus. Finally, she has attended and continues to attend numerous educational and scientific seminars and conferences, aiming for continuous education, while she herself is under supervision and personal therapy.

Polina Mousiadou - Moving Forward is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist who maintains a private practice in Thessaloniki. She graduated from the Department of Psychology at Aristotle University of Thessaloniki and specializes in Person-Centered and Focusing Experiential counseling and psychotherapy, having trained in the 4-year program at the Hellenic Center for Focusing. She has completed the educational program in Postmodern Approaches to Systemic Psychotherapy at Kentrobienestar. She is certified in Embodied Experiential Dreamwork through the Embodied Experiential Dreamwork Certification Program by the International Focusing Institute. Additionally, she has successfully completed the annual training in Child Psychology: A Holistic Approach, focusing on developmental psychology from infancy to childhood, an educational program of the Center for Continuing Education and Lifelong Learning at Panteion University of Social and Political Sciences. Her initial studies are in Social and Human Sciences, with a master's degree in Social Anthropology. She has worked in Non-Governmental Organizations, adult education, and as an English teacher for children and adolescents. In recent years, she has been volunteering counseling sessions for women through the social services of the Young Women's Christian Association (YWCA). Simultaneously, she participates in the implementation of two programs authorized by the Ministry of Education in schools: "Information & Awareness for High School Students on Domestic Violence" and "I Have the Right to Live Without Violence" in junior high schools.

Zouka Olga is a Psychologist - Systemic Psychotherapist, licensed to practice, and maintains a private practice in Athens. She graduated from the Department of Psychology at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens (NKUA) and has received postgraduate training in Systemic Psychotherapy (Systemic – Family Therapy and Couple Therapy) at the Society of Systemic Therapy and Intervention for Individuals, Families, and Broader Systems (ESYTHEPAS). She has attended training seminars on administering Projective Tests (RORSCHACH, T.A.T., C.A.T., Children's Drawing Test) at DI.K.E.PS.Y., as well as seminars related to addictions at ITACA – Greek Section and the Training Center of the 18 Ano Addiction Treatment Unit. Additionally, she completed practical training in the Family Department of the Therapeutic Center for Dependent Individuals (KETHEA) "Diavasi" and at the Psychiatric Clinic of the 251 General Air Force Hospital. She has worked as a psychologist in K.D.A.P. MEA (Municipality of Acharnes "AROGI"), in prisons (Detoxification Center for Drug-Addicted Prisoners Eleonas Thebes (KATKETH)), in a shelter for unaccompanied minor refugees (AMKE SUNYPARXIS Ecumenical Refugee Program), and provided psychosocial support to the Municipality of Haidari through an ESPA program. Currently, she provides counseling to unemployed individuals through an ESPA program. In her private practice, she focuses on creating a supportive and collaborative therapeutic relationship, tailoring her approach to the uniqueness and specific needs of each client, aiming at the effective management of any issues they face. She conducts in-person and online sessions with adults, adolescents (15 years and older), families, couples, as well as counseling sessions for couples and parents.

Η Όλγα Τσιουραλίδου είναι Σύμβουλος Ψυχικής Υγείας και Ψυχοθεραπεύτρια με ισχυρό ακαδημαϊκό υπόβαθρο και πολυετή εμπειρία στην υποστήριξη ατόμων που επιθυμούν ουσιαστική αλλαγή στη ζωή τους.

Η θεραπευτική της προσέγγιση είναι εκλεκτική, βασισμένη στην πεποίθηση ότι –όπως έχει πει και ο Irvin Yalom– “ να προσαρμόζουμε τη θεραπεία στον θεραπευόμενο και όχι τον θεραπευόμενο στη θεραπεία”. Εργάζεται με ενήλικες και εφήβους που αντιμετωπίζουν δυσκολίες όπως άγχος, κρίσεις πανικού, συναισθηματική εξουθένωση, χαμηλή αυτοεκτίμηση, προβλήματα στις σχέσεις, πένθος ή μεταβατικές περιόδους ζωής που προκαλούν σύγχυση και ψυχική κόπωση.

Η ψυχοθεραπεία που προσφέρει δεν απευθύνεται μόνο σε όσους επιδιώκουν να ενισχύσουν την ψυχική τους ανθεκτικότητα, αλλά και σε ανθρώπους που νιώθουν “μπλοκαρισμένοι”, αβέβαιοι ή απομακρυσμένοι από τον εαυτό τους και αναζητούν έναν ασφαλή χώρο για να ακουστούν, να κατανοηθούν και να επανασυνδεθούν με τις εσωτερικές τους δυνάμεις.

Η Όλγα είναι πιστοποιημένη Σύμβουλος Ψυχικής Υγείας (HND – Pearson) και φοιτά στο Ευρωπαϊκό Πανεπιστήμιο Κύπρου στο τμήμα Ψυχολογίας. Παράλληλα, παρακολουθεί μεταπτυχιακές σπουδές στην Κλινική Ψυχοθεραπεία, ενισχύοντας συνεχώς τη θεωρητική της κατάρτιση και την επιστημονική της βάση. Η επαγγελματική της πρακτική εποπτεύεται συστηματικά, διασφαλίζοντας τη δεοντολογική αρτιότητα και την ποιότητα της θεραπευτικής διαδικασίας.

Με βαθιά ενσυναίσθηση, συνέπεια και σεβασμό στην ανθρώπινη μοναδικότητα, δημιουργείτε ένα θεραπευτικό περιβάλλον που στηρίζει, κινητοποιεί και ενδυναμώνει. Με επίγνωση της δυσκολίας που ενέχει το πρώτο βήμα προς την αλλαγή, δεσμεύεται να σταθεί δίπλα σε κάθε άνθρωπο που το τολμά με επαγγελματισμό, ειλικρίνεια και πίστη στις δυνατότητές του.