Health professionals for Women empowerment

Panagidi Adamantia is a PhD candidate in Psychology at the University of Essex with a specialization in Clinical and Community Psychology from the University of East London at the Master's level and maintains a private practice in Chalandri. She specializes in Systemic - Family Psychotherapy at the Institute of Education and Research - Logou Psychis, based on the SANE model (System Attachment Narrative Encephalon). This model is an enriched systemic psychotherapy approach that incorporates elements from attachment theory, the narrative approach, and neuroscience findings into therapeutic practice. In her private practice, she sees adult clients and provides couple and family therapy services as well as individual sessions for the management of anxiety, phobias, panic attacks, depression, grief, interpersonal relationship issues, and emotional and psychosexual dysfunctions. She collaborates with the OKPA Vrilissia structure and provides counseling therapy to the adult population. Concurrently, she is a Psychology Lecturer at Metropolitan College, teaching academic writing, critical skills, social psychology, and individual differences courses. She also supervises undergraduate Psychology students' theses. Lastly, she is an advocate for continuous professional and personal development and regularly attends seminars and conferences related to the fields of Psychology and Psychotherapy.

Paulos Papadolias is a Psychologist – Psychotherapist licensed to practice by the Athens Prefecture and maintains a private practice in Ilioupoli. He holds a degree from Neapolis University Pafos and is a postgraduate student in the Clinical Psychology Department at the University of Essex. He has extensive professional experience conducting sessions with adults and children. Additionally, he has attended numerous training seminars on interpersonal relationships, psychological trauma, anxiety management, depression, and grief counseling. Consultations are available by appointment at his office. Online sessions are also offered.

Karatza Eugenia is a Psychologist and Existential – Systemic Psychotherapist with experience in the treatment of adolescents, adults, and couples, as well as in parent counseling. She maintains a private practice in Pefki. She studied Psychology at the University of Crete and subsequently completed a six-year training in Existential – Systemic Psychotherapy at the ANTISTIXI Psychotherapeutic Institute, under the supervision of Psychiatrists/Child Psychiatrists/Psychotherapists Mr. Dimitris Karagiannis and Ms. Eleni Karagianni. Concurrently, she has specialized in learning disabilities, providing assessment and intervention with scientifically validated tools such as WISC-V, DTLA-3/4, L-a-T-O, and the Mathematical Proficiency Test for children aged 4–16 years. She regularly attends conferences and training seminars related to psychotherapy, relationship dynamics, and contemporary psychological approaches. As a psychotherapist, she holds a profound interest in how each individual relates to themselves and to others, and how through this relationship new paths of development and meaning can be discovered. Her approach is based on the principles of Existential and Systemic Psychotherapy, viewing the individual as a unity extending across the three temporal dimensions of past, present, and future. She believes that through connection, the possibility for deeper understanding, internal coherence, and the creation of new meaning in life emerges. She works with adults, adolescents, couples, and families seeking understanding, balance, and authenticity in their relationships and way of living.

Semeli Balta-Messari is a Psychologist and Dance Therapist who maintains a private practice in Neos Kosmos. She graduated from the Department of Psychology at the University of Crete (2018). She holds a specialization in Jungian – Psychodynamic Counseling through Dance Therapy under the supervision of the Hellenic Center for Training – Psychotherapy through the Arts (Hellenic-British College of Athens), which she successfully completed in 2022. She has been trained in the Laban Movement Analysis (LMA) system and the Authentic Movement technique. The therapeutic model she follows combines Counseling Psychology techniques with the analysis of symbols and dreams, the approach to archetypes through creative methods, the Authentic Movement technique, and the Active Imagination technique. She has worked as a psychologist and dance therapist in both private and public institutions, providing psychological and counseling support to children, adolescents, and families, as well as populations with increased social and psycho-emotional needs. Currently, she is coordinating auxiliary work, as a specialist scientist, for the “Women InterACT” group at Restart Theater Athens, within the framework of a European program addressing the dual exclusion of women.

Priniotaki Katerina is a Mental Health Counselor with a private practice in Pangrati. She has experience in individual psychotherapy and counseling. She studied Psychology at the American College (Deree) and holds a Master's degree (MA) in Counseling and Psychotherapy from the University of East London, with extensive hands-on experience in psychoanalytic therapy and supervision. Additionally, she has worked at the Elderly Care Unit of the Moschato Social Welfare Center. She has expertise in cases of anxiety disorders, panic attacks, eating disorders, depression, relationship counseling, bereavement, and more.

I am Prapas Ioannis, a psychologist and mental health counselor - psychotherapist. I maintain a private practice in Gerakas. I have studied Psychology in Greece (National and Kapodistrian University of Athens - E.K.P.A.) and Italy (E-Campus University), Cognitive and Behavioral Psychotherapy, Psycholinguistics and Counseling in Greece (E.K.P.A. and the Hellenic Open University - E.A.P.) and abroad (Scotland, Edinburgh). Additionally, I have training in Adult Education and Career Counseling. I hold diplomas in Integrative-Synthetic Psychotherapy, Counseling, and Positive Psychotherapy. I also collaborate on an external basis as a Parent and Adolescent Counselor with private organizations. In my practice, I handle cases spanning the entire spectrum of psychological and psychiatric mental health. I specialize in Parent and Adolescent Counseling with 30 years of experience, psychotherapy of a broad range of psychological and psychiatric cases, as well as career guidance for adolescents and adults.

Paxou Eleni is a Psychologist and Psychotherapist who provides individual psychotherapy sessions while also conducting empowerment and psychotherapy groups in collaboration with colleagues in the center of Thessaloniki. She is a graduate of the Department of Psychology at Aristotle University of Thessaloniki and holds a master's degree in "Clinical Interventions in Addictions" from the Department of Psychology and the Medical School of the University of Crete. In the past, she provided individual psychotherapy sessions at the Comprehensive Addiction Treatment Unit of OKANA. Additionally, she continues her training in the empowerment and psychotherapy of individuals and groups using the approach of Non-Directive Intervention (NDI). She has attended numerous training programs and seminars on Clinical Psychology and the Therapeutic Treatment of Addictions. Currently, she is also training in the approach of Narrative Therapy.

Marketi Konstantina MSc is a Clinical Psychologist - Psychotherapist and conducts online individual psychotherapy sessions. She holds a degree in Applied Psychology from the University of Derby and a Master's degree in Clinical Psychology and Counseling from the same institution. Additionally, she has specialized in the Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) approach, having completed the four-year program "Cognitive Psychotherapies Ioannis Papakostas" at the University Institute of Mental Health E.P.I.PSY. in collaboration with Aiginiteio Hospital. Concurrently, she worked as a Psychologist in various structures and organizations such as the Social Service of the Municipality of Metamorfosi, KETHEA STROFI, the NGO IASIS (Non-Profit Civil Company) where she worked with individuals with various psychosocial disorders, as well as a volunteer student counselor. Through the sessions, she provides psychological support to adults concerning issues related to anxiety disorders, panic attacks, phobias, depression, female empowerment, as well as matters related to interpersonal relationships.

Katsarou Agni Georgia is a Psychologist (MSc) and Cognitive-Behavioral Psychotherapist. She works privately, providing online sessions to adults and adolescents, while also collaborating with the Child Protection Unit "The Embrace," where she offers psychological support to children and adolescents through individual sessions, as well as parental counseling.

She studied Psychology at the University of Ioannina and holds a Master's Degree from Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, in the Interdisciplinary Program "Applications of Psychology in Health" of the School of Medicine. She has completed a three-year training in Cognitive-Behavioral Psychotherapy at K.E.PSY.SY., and is currently training in advanced specialized education in Eating Disorders at KEADD.

As part of her professional training, she completed an internship at the Psychiatric Clinic of the General Hospital of Corfu and subsequently volunteered with the Detoxification Unit of the same hospital. She has participated in activities at the multidisciplinary detoxification center KETHEA Corfu, as well as at AMKE IASIS, an organization providing psychosocial support to vulnerable groups in Athens, taking part in group sessions, interventions, and the operation of interpersonal relations groups.

Simultaneously, she regularly attends seminars and conferences aiming at her continuous scientific development and enhancing the effectiveness of her therapeutic work. She writes articles for psychology magazines and maintains an active interest in research and current scientific advancements. She is a member of the Corfu Psychologists Association.

Vagia Panagiotou is a licensed Psychologist and Cognitive Behavioral Psychotherapist (CBT). She holds a Bachelor's degree in Psychology from Lincoln University (UK) and is licensed to practice by the Health Directorate of the Prefecture of Thessaloniki.

She obtained her Master’s degree in Communication from Sheffield University (UK) and completed a four-year specialized training program in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy through the Hellenic Association for Behavioral Research (EABCT-accredited), Macedonia Branch.

Her clinical experience includes working at the Day Care Center for People with Disabilities "Kivotos," and at the Psychological Center “Stirixis,” where she provided CBT-based support to individuals facing various psychological difficulties, under supervision.

She has completed further training in Couples and Family Counseling (National and Kapodistrian University of Athens), in School Psychology (University of the Aegean), and in Special Education (University of Patras). She remains actively involved in continuing professional development and clinical supervision.

Vagia also worked for eight years at Make-A-Wish Greece, contributing significantly to psychosocial support services.

She currently runs her private practice in the heart of Thessaloniki, offering counseling and psychotherapy to adults and adolescents, both in-person and online. Her work focuses on the assessment, prevention, and treatment of a wide range of mental health conditions using evidence-based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy.

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.

Giannikou Sofia is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist providing online sessions. She holds a degree in Psychology from the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and is currently training in Systemic - Existential Psychotherapy. She is attending the postgraduate program "Clinical Mental Health" at Aristotle University of Thessaloniki. Additionally, she has received Certification in Applied Counseling, Mental Health, Recovery, and Community Integration from the World Health Organization and a Training Certification in Introduction to Statistical Data Analysis (SPSS). She has also been trained as a Counselor in Prevention and Support in cases of Gender-Based Violence at Work and in the Assessment of Suicidality and Suicide Risk. She has attended numerous seminars (“Elements of Clinical Psychiatry,” “Cognitive Functions and Mental Empowerment,” “Crisis Interventions and Mental Health First Aid,” “Counseling and Career Guidance,” “Conflict Management in the Workplace"). She is trained in administering and evaluating cognitive functions using scales such as MoCA (Montreal Cognitive Assessment) and ECAS (Edinburgh Cognitive and Behavioural ALS Screen). She has conducted Psychoeducations on Conflict Management in the Workplace, Systems That Shape Us, Losses and Transitions as Existential Development. She has volunteered in Mental Health and the psychosocial support telephone line 10306.

She handles a wide range of cases, always prioritizing the best possible care for each individual seeking support. She possesses particular expertise in Systemic - Existential Psychotherapy, Anxiety and Stress Management, Psychoses, Trauma, and Psychoeducation.

Alatsa Xrysanthi is a Psychologist and Systemic Psychotherapist who maintains a private practice in Pangrati. She holds a degree in Psychology from the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens (NKUA) and has completed postgraduate studies in Clinical Psychology and Psychopathology at the Université de Bordeaux. She has worked as a Psychologist in Mental Health Centers in France, at the Korydallos Prison, as well as at the Lyrakou Clinic. In her private practice, she treats adults, families, and couples, focusing on providing the best possible support tailored to the individualized needs of each patient.

Η Δήμητρα Γ. Φύκα είναι Ψυχολόγος – Ψυχοθεραπεύτρια με ιδιωτικό γραφείο στο κέντρο της Αθήνας, στην περιοχή της Ακαδημίας Πλάτωνος, καθώς και στο Ξυλόκαστρο Κορινθίας. Παράλληλα, παρέχει υπηρεσίες και μέσω διαδικτυακών συνεδριών, διευκολύνοντας την πρόσβαση στην ψυχοθεραπεία από οπουδήποτε.

Είναι απόφοιτη του Τμήματος Ψυχολογίας του Εθνικού και Καποδιστριακού Πανεπιστημίου Αθηνών (ΕΚΠΑ), ενώ ο πρώτος κύκλος σπουδών της ήταν στο Παιδαγωγικό Τμήμα Δημοτικής Εκπαίδευσης του ίδιου πανεπιστημίου. Η ακαδημαϊκή της πορεία συνδυάζει τη βαθιά κατανόηση της ανθρώπινης ψυχής με τη γνώση της εκπαιδευτικής διαδικασίας και της ανάπτυξης του παιδιού.

Μετεκπαιδεύτεται στη Σωματική Ψυχοθεραπεία στο Ελληνικό Ινστιτούτο Νευροφυτοθεραπείας και Ανάλυσης Χαρακτήρα (Ε.Ι.Ν.Α.), με εκπαίδευση πιστοποιημένη από διεθνείς και ελληνικούς φορείς, όπως η European Association for Body Psychotherapy (EABP), η European Association of Psychotherapy (EAP), η Εθνική Εταιρεία Ψυχοθεραπείας Ελλάδος (ΕΕΨΕ) και η Ελληνική Εταιρεία Συμβουλευτικής (ΕΕΣ).

Διαθέτει 15ετή επαγγελματική εμπειρία στον χώρο της εκπαίδευσης, έχοντας εργαστεί ως εκπαιδευτικός σε ιδιωτικό σχολείο. Η εμπειρία αυτή της επιτρέπει να προσεγγίζει με ουσιαστικό τρόπο παιδιά, εφήβους και γονείς, κατανοώντας σε βάθος τις ανάγκες κάθε αναπτυξιακού σταδίου.

Σήμερα εργάζεται ως Ψυχολόγος &Ψυχοθεραπεύτρια, παρέχοντας ατομικές συνεδρίες σε ενήλικες, εφήβους και γονείς, με στόχο την ενίσχυση της ψυχικής ανθεκτικότητας, τη διαχείριση συναισθηματικών δυσκολιών και τη βελτίωση της ποιότητας ζωής. Παράλληλα, πραγματοποιεί ομιλίες και βιωματικά εργαστήρια σε δημόσιους και ιδιωτικούς φορείς, εστιάζοντας σε θέματα ψυχικής υγείας, γονεϊκότητας και προσωπικής ανάπτυξης.

Από το 2012 έως και σήμερα συνεχίζει αδιάλειπτα την επιμόρφωσή της, παρακολουθώντας σεμινάρια και βιωματικά εργαστήρια στον τομέα της Ψυχολογίας, της Ψυχοθεραπείας και της Εκπαίδευσης, με στόχο τη συνεχή εξέλιξη και την παροχή υψηλού επιπέδου υπηρεσιών στους ανθρώπους που την εμπιστεύονται.

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.

Η Στέλλα Μαλλέ είναι Οργανωσιακή Ψυχολόγος (άδεια ασκήσεως:710131) και Διευθύντρια Ανθρώπινου Δυναμικού με πάνω από 15 χρόνια εμπειρίας σε πολυεθνικές εταιρείες και startups. Εξειδικεύεται στη διαχείριση ανθρώπινου δυναμικού (HR), στην εφαρμοσμένη ψυχολογία, την εργασιακή ψυχολογία, τη συμβουλευτική και τον επαγγελματικό προσανατολισμό, το career & wellbeing coaching και στην ολιστική προσέγγιση της ψυχικής υγείας, με ιδιαίτερο ενδιαφέρον για τη συνολική κατανόηση του ανθρώπου μέσα από το εργασιακό, κοινωνικό και προσωπικό του πλαίσιο.

Είναι υποψήφια Διδάκτωρ Ψυχολογίας (ΕΚΠΑ), απόφοιτος Ψυχολογίας (Ευρωπαϊκό Πανεπιστήμιο Κύπρου) & Φιλοσοφικής Σχολής (ΕΚΠΑ) και κάτοχος MSc in International Business (Brunel University London, UK) και MBA (Οικονομικό Πανεπιστήμιο Αθηνών), ενώ είναι πιστοποιημένη Coach (EMCC, British School of Coaching). Παράλληλα, εκπαιδεύεται στη Γνωστική Αναλυτική (CAT) και στη Γνωσιακή Συμπεριφορική Ψυχοθεραπεία (CBT).

Πέρα από την πολυετή εταιρική της εμπειρία, έχει αναπτύξει ενεργή παρουσία και στην εφαρμοσμένη ψυχολογία μέσα από κλινικές, κοινωνικές και συμβουλευτικές δράσεις. Στο πλαίσιο της πρακτικής της άσκησης στα Παιδικά Χωριά ΣΟΣ, και συγκεκριμένα στο Κέντρο Ημέρας Κυψέλης, συμμετείχε στην παροχή ψυχοκοινωνικής υποστήριξης σε παιδιά, εφήβους και οικογένειες, αποκτώντας εμπειρία στην υποστήριξη ευάλωτων πληθυσμών και στην προαγωγή της ψυχικής ανθεκτικότητας.

Παράλληλα, έχει εμπειρία στη συμβουλευτική εφήβων και μαθητών σε ζητήματα επαγγελματικού προσανατολισμού και λήψης εκπαιδευτικών και επαγγελματικών αποφάσεων, εστιάζοντας στην αυτογνωσία, την ανάπτυξη δεξιοτήτων και τη διαχείριση κρίσιμων μεταβατικών περιόδων.

Συμμετέχει επίσης ενεργά σε εθελοντικές δράσεις ψυχολογικής υποστήριξης, προσφέροντας υπηρεσίες σε μονάδες φροντίδας ηλικιωμένων ενώ μέσα από τη συνεργασία της με οργανισμούς υποστηρίζει δράσεις που σχετίζονται με την ψυχολογική ενδυνάμωση ατόμων που διαχειρίζονται σοβαρές προκλήσεις υγείας και χρόνιες παθήσεις.

Στο πλαίσιο της συνεχούς επιστημονικής της εξέλιξης, παρακολουθεί το μετεκπαιδευτικό πρόγραμμα «Προαγωγή της Ψυχικής Υγείας κατά την Εγκυμοσύνη, τη Νεογνική και τη Βρεφική Περίοδο: Πρόληψη της Ψυχοπαθολογίας και Πρώιμες Παρεμβάσεις», διευρύνοντας το ενδιαφέρον της γύρω από την πρόληψη, την πρώιμη παρέμβαση και τη δια βίου προσέγγιση της ψυχικής υγείας.

Η προσέγγισή της είναι ανθρωποκεντρική και πρακτική, βοηθώντας άτομα να διαχειριστούν την καριέρα τους, το άγχος, τις επαγγελματικές μεταβάσεις και συνολικότερα τις ψυχολογικές προκλήσεις της σύγχρονης ζωής, ενισχύοντας την αυτογνωσία, την προσαρμοστικότητα και την ψυχική ανθεκτικότητα. Συνδυάζει επιστημονική γνώση (MSc, PhD c.), coaching, θεραπευτική εκπαίδευση και πολυεπίπεδη πρακτική εμπειρία, προσεγγίζοντας τον άνθρωπο ολιστικά — από την προσωπική ανάπτυξη και την εργασία έως τη συνολική ψυχική ευημερία σε όλα τα στάδια της ζωής.

Saliverou Elisavet is a Psychologist - Psychoeducator - Psychotherapist, holding a Master's degree (MSc) in Counseling Psychology (National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Excellence Scholarship), with studies in Psychology, Education (National and Kapodistrian University of Athens), and Social Work (University of West Attica). She has been trained in Systemic – Family Psychotherapy and maintains a private Counseling – Psychotherapy practice. Simultaneously, she is responsible for the Counseling Service and social initiatives of HEN Athens and coordinates educational and psychoeducational programs for children, adolescents, adults, and parents. She has collaborated with organizations such as ELIZA, the "Together for the Child" hotline, SOS Children's Villages, and the Social Psychiatry Company P. Sakellaropoulos. She applies an integrative therapeutic approach (Systemic, Psychoanalytic, Narrative, Art Therapy) to various mental health issues of children, adolescents, and adults.

Η Κέλλυ Δεσύπρη είναι Ψυχολόγος - Συστημική Ψυχοθεραπεύτρια.Η επαγγελματική της πορεία ξεκίνησε από τον χώρο των media, όπου ήρθε σε άμεση επαφή με τις απαιτήσεις και τους έντονους ρυθμούς της σύγχρονης εργασιακής ζωής.Αναζητώντας την ισορροπία και την αυθεντικότητα σε έναν κόσμο γεμάτο πίεση και προσδοκίες, στράφηκε νωρίς στην ψυχοθεραπεία, καθώς και στις πρακτικές του διαλογισμού και της Hatha Yoga. Η προσωπική αυτή διαδρομή αποτέλεσε την αφετηρία ενός μακρόχρονου ακαδημαϊκού και βιωματικού ταξιδιού, το οποίο οδήγησε σε μια ουσιαστική στροφή τόσο στην προσωπική όσο και στην επαγγελματική της ζωή.Συνδυάζοντας προσωπικό βίωμα και επιστημονική εκπαίδευση, η θεραπευτική της προσέγγιση εστιάζει στην αρμονική σύνδεση ψυχής και σώματος. Εμπλουτίζει τη Συστημική Ψυχοθεραπεία με δημιουργικές τεχνικές, πρακτικές αναπνοής και εργαλεία ενσυνειδητότητας (mindfulness), προσφέροντας έναν ολιστικό τρόπο υποστήριξης και προσωπικής ανάπτυξης.Σήμερα, η Κέλλυ Δεσύπρη συνοδεύει στο ψυχοθεραπευτικό τους ταξίδι ενήλικες, εφήβους και νέους που βρίσκονται στο στάδιο της αναδυόμενης ενηλικίωσης, μια περίοδο γεμάτη προκλήσεις, μεταβάσεις και σημαντικές αποφάσεις ζωής. Παράλληλα, τα τελευταία χρόνια εργάζεται στενά με γονείς που επιθυμούν να καλλιεργήσουν μια πιο ήπια και ουσιαστική επικοινωνία, ενισχύοντας τη σύνδεση και τη σχέση με τα παιδιά τους.Με σεβασμό στη μοναδικότητα κάθε ανθρώπου, δημιουργεί ένα ασφαλές και υποστηρικτικό θεραπευτικό πλαίσιο, μέσα στο οποίο μπορεί να αναπτυχθεί η αυτογνωσία, η προσωπική εξέλιξη και η ουσιαστική αλλαγή.