Psychologists including treatment for children under 12 years near Pedion tou Areos

Kokona Anastasia - Frinta is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist who maintains a private practice in Kolonaki, providing individual psychotherapeutic sessions for adults, children, adolescents, and parent counseling sessions. She studied Psychology at Panteion University of Social and Political Sciences and completed her postgraduate studies in Health Psychology at the University of Central Lancashire in the UK (MSc in Health Psychology). She is a member of the Greek Psychological Society and the British Psychological Society (BPS), in order to stay continuously updated on new research findings in the field of Psychology. She specializes in psychological support for patients with chronic illness, cancer patients, and psychological support for relatives of cancer patients. She has been trained in Cognitive Psychotherapy as part of the "I.N. Papakostas" program at Aeginiteio Hospital. Additionally, she holds a Postgraduate Diploma in Special Education and Training of individuals with oral and written language disorders. During her professional career, she has worked as a Psychologist - Psychotherapist in special therapy centers in Athens and hospitals, gaining valuable knowledge and experience in her field. Specifically, she has worked as a Psychologist - Scientific Collaborator at the Naval Hospital of Athens, as well as a Counseling Psychologist - Psychotherapist for Children and Adolescents in special therapy centers in Athens and at the Chalandri Mental Health Center. She is also certified in administering psychometric tools. Finally, she has attended numerous seminars aimed at continuous education and training in her field.

Kyriakou Thomai is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist who maintains a private practice in Marousi and Argos. She also collaborates with the Center for Speech, Language, and Learning "Spell" as a Family Counselor and Psychoeducator and is the co-founder of the company "Morfogenesis," which provides counseling, training, support, guidance for individuals and groups, and training through seminars in workplace environments. She holds a degree in Psychology from the Open University of England, focusing on developmental psychology and the role of the father in the Greek family. Subsequently, she completed postgraduate studies in Psychology at the same university, specializing in criminology, prevention, and semiotic analysis. Throughout her career, she specialized as a family and group therapist in the Synthetic - Systemic approach at the Laboratory of Human Relations and as a couple therapist in the Emotionally Focused Therapy direction at the EFT Greek Network. Additionally, she recently completed the Gestalt Coaching in Business & Organizations Program to enhance her awareness of workplace issues and conditions, which are highly relevant in today's era. With children, she works psychotherapeutically using the Therapeutic Play method and is a Certified Play Therapist from Play Therapy Greece. To date, she has continuously updated and further educated herself on scientific topics related to psychology, psychotherapy, and education, considering their contribution essential to her professional practice. Finally, her extensive studies, experience, and collaborators enable her to work psychotherapeutically with individuals at different life stages, concerns, and needs. She works with adults, couples, families, and groups addressing issues such as the management of negative or intense emotions, low self-esteem, the creation and maintenance of functional relationships, and existential matters.

The Kentro Mesini is a Specialized Therapy Center located in Keratsini, with Scientific Director Eva Mesini. The Center is staffed with experienced and specialized Occupational Therapists, Speech Therapists, a Special Educator, and a Psychologist. More specifically, Ioannis Manafas is a Psychologist with a B.A. (Hons) Double Major in Psychology from York University Toronto, Canada. Additionally, he has completed postgraduate studies (MSc) in International Medicine - Health Crisis Management (Disaster Medicine) Emergency Intervention at the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. He has experience and concurrently serves as a Lecturer and Instructor of Applied Psychology at the American College City Unity. Lastly, he specializes in individual therapy, child psychology, and parental counseling.

Makridi Eugenia is a Psychologist trained in Gestalt Psychotherapy and maintains a private practice in Chalandri. She has completed the Synthetic Counseling program at the Center for Applied Psychotherapy and Counseling (K.E.PSY.SY) and continued her studies at the University of Derby, where she obtained a degree in Applied Psychology. She is currently completing her diploma thesis on Autism and Gestalt therapy at the Gestalt Foundation, where she is training in Gestalt Psychotherapy. Her professional experience includes individual psychotherapy sessions in her private practice, as well as collaborations with mental health organizations and educational institutions. At present, she works as a child psychologist at the Ergotherapy for Kids center and the Scientific Play Institute. In the past, she has provided psychotherapy services at the e-therapy of the Gestalt Foundation, as well as mental health counseling at the Roots Wellness Center. Additionally, she has coordinated parent groups within a school setting, supporting communication and parental roles, and has conducted experiential workshops for adolescents and adults on topics such as management of exam anxiety, non-violent communication, among others. Furthermore, she has attended seminars on Play Therapy, Music and Psychomotor Education, and Music Therapy.

Zompola Aggeliki is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist with a private practice in Marousi. She studied Psychology at the University of Wales and trained in Cognitive Analytic Psychotherapy at the Institute of Relational Group Psychotherapy. She received further training in PECS for children with autism, Psychodrama and Social Therapy, and Psychological Assessments. Additionally, she holds a therapeutic horseback riding competency certificate from the Panhellenic Association of Hippotherapy and Therapeutic Riding Instructors, where she also worked as a Psychologist - Psychotherapist. Furthermore, she has worked as a Psychologist - Psychotherapist at MONORODI and the Open Psychotherapeutic Center. Finally, she has experience and specializes in personality disorders and psychotherapy using the psychodrama method.

Η Λαμπράκη Αλεξάνδρα είναι Ψυχολόγος - Ψυχοθεραπεύτρια και διατηρεί ιδιωτικό γραφείο στο Περιστέρι όπου με την επιστημονική της ομάδα παρέχει υπηρεσίες συμβουλευτικής και ψυχοθεραπείας που απευθύνονται σε ενήλικες, παιδιά, ζευγάρια και οικογένειες. Είναι απόφοιτη του Τμήματος Ψυχολογίας του Εθνικού και Καποδιστριακού Πανεπιστημίου Αθηνών και έχει ολοκληρώσει μεταπτυχιακές σπουδές στο γνωστικό αντικείμενο της Αναπτυξιακής Ψυχολογίας στο πανεπιστήμιο του Lancaster της Αγγλίας. Ακόμη, έχει μετεκπαιδευτεί στην Εφαρμοσμένη Συμβουλευτική και στη Συστημική Ψυχοθεραπεία Ζεύγους και Οικογένειας. Κατά την εξαετή παραμονή της στην Αγγλία, συνεργάστηκε με κρατικές δομές με σκοπό την παροχή ψυχοκοινωνικής υποστήριξης ατόμων με νοητικές δυσκολίες, αναπτυξιακές διαταραχές και παραβατική συμπεριφορά και τις οικογένειές τους. Έχει διεξάγει και δημοσιεύσει ερευνητικό έργο και έχει αναλάβει την εκπαίδευση νοσηλευτικού προσωπικού σχετικά με θέματα αναπτυξιακών και ψυχιατρικών διαταραχών. Με την επιστροφή της στην Ελλάδα, ξεκίνησε να συνεργάζεται με ιδιωτικά κέντρα πραγματοποιώντας θεραπευτικές συνεδρίες με παιδιά, εφήβους και ενηλίκους καθώς και συμβουλευτική και ομάδες γονέων. Είναι εκπαιδευμένη στην θεραπεία και αποκατάσταση ατόμων με Διάχυτη Αναπτυξιακή Διαταραχή και έχει πραγματοποιήσει πρακτική άσκηση στο Κέντρο Ημέρας του Κέντρου Παιδιού και Εφήβου, στο πλαίσιο της οποίας απέκτησε εμπειρία σε ειδικούς τρόπους παρέμβασης (ABA, TEACCH,PECS, Κοινωνικές Ιστορίες). Συνεχίζει σταθερά την επιμόρφωση της στο γνωστικό της αντικείμενο παρακολουθώντας σεμινάρια, συνέδρια, επιστημονικές εκπαιδεύσεις κ.α..

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Η Γαλακούτη Ελπίδα είναι ψυχολόγος, με άδεια ασκήσεως επαγγέλματος και πιστοποιημένη Συστημική Ψυχοθεραπεύτρια. Έχει ολοκληρώσει τετραετές πρόγραμμα εκπαίδευσης, το οποίο είναι πιστοποιημένο από την E.F.T.A. (European Family Therapy Association) και την Ε.Ε.Ψ.Ε. (Εθνική Εταιρεία Ψυχοθεραπείας Ελλάδος), στο Κέντρο Συστημικής Μελέτης και Θεραπείας Αθήνας (Κε.Σ.Με.Θ.) Κατά τη διάρκεια της εκπαίδευσης αυτής, απέκτησε πολύτιμες γνώσεις και εμπειρίες, τόσο σε θεωρητικό, όσο και σε κλινικό επίπεδο. Διεκπεραίωσε την πρακτική της άσκηση, παρέχοντας συνεδρίες ψυχοθεραπείας, ενώ παράλληλα συμμετείχε και σε ομάδες προσωπικής ανάπτυξης και ψυχοθεραπείας. Ειδικεύεται στη συστημική θεραπεία ζεύγους. Επιπλέον έχει ολοκληρώσει ετήσιο εκπαιδευτικό πρόγραμμα, εξειδικευμένο στην Ψυχοθεραπεία Παιδιών και Εφήβων και στη Συμβουλευτική Γονέων και έχει λάβει πιστοποίηση για τη χορήγηση της Ψυχομετρικής Δοκιμασίας WISC – V, από το Κέντρο Εκπαίδευσης και Επιμόρφωσης του Φορέα Ψυχικής Υγείας Κ.Σ.Δ.Ε.Ο. «ΕΔΡΑ». Ως ψυχολόγος, έχει εργαστεί σε κέντρα ειδικών θεραπειών και ιδιωτικά γραφεία, παρέχοντας συνεδρίες ψυχοθεραπείας και συμβουλευτικής υποστήριξης, δια ζώσης και διαδικτυακά, σε ποικίλες πληθυσμιακές ομάδες, όπως παιδιά, έφηβοι, ενήλικες και γονείς, με παράλληλη επαγγελματική εποπτεία.

Η Λήδα Καραγιάννη είναι Ψυχολόγος, απόφοιτη του Τμήματος Ψυχολογίας του Εθνικού και Καποδιστριακού Πανεπιστημίου Αθηνών και κάτοχος άδειας ασκήσεως επαγγέλματος με αριθμό 34. Έχει ολοκληρώσει την τετραετή εκπαίδευσή της στη Συστημική Ψυχοθεραπεία στο Κέντρο Συστημικής Μελέτης και Θεραπείας Αθήνας (Κε.Σ.Με.Θ.), αποκτώντας ολοκληρωμένη θεωρητική κατάρτιση και σημαντική κλινική εμπειρία.

Στο πλαίσιο της επαγγελματικής και επιστημονικής της εξέλιξης, έχει ολοκληρώσει επιπλέον εκπαίδευση στη Συστημική Σεξολογία και Σεξοθεραπεία, στη Συμβουλευτική Γονέων και στη Θεραπεία Ζεύγους ενώ εμπλουτίζει διαρκώς τις γνώσεις της μέσα από επιστημονικά σεμινάρια και εκπαιδεύσεις που αφορούν ζητήματα ψυχικής υγείας, σχέσεων και ψυχοθεραπείας.

Έχει εργαστεί σε κέντρα ειδικών θεραπειών και παρέχει υπηρεσίες ψυχοθεραπείας και συμβουλευτικής, με κύρια εστίαση στην υποστήριξη ενηλίκων και γονέων, τόσο δια ζώσης όσο και διαδικτυακά.

Kypraiou Areti is a Psychologist with a private practice in Agia Paraskevi. She specializes in individual and group psychotherapy, family therapy, couples counseling, and adolescent counseling. Additionally, she coordinates parent groups. She completed her undergraduate and postgraduate studies in Psychology and Counseling at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. Subsequently, she received training in Parent Group Coordination at the Panhellenic Association of Parent Schools (a member of the International Federation for Parent Education - Fédération Internationale pour l'Éducation des Parents), with which she collaborates. She continues her education through specialized seminars on various topics related to individual therapy. Finally, she frequently delivers lectures and seminars for parents, adolescents, and educators, contributes articles to newspapers, and serves as a scientific collaborator for websites concerning psychology and child-rearing issues.

Pantos Dimitris is a Psychologist who maintains a private practice in Nea Erythraia. He holds a degree in Psychology from the University of East London and a postgraduate degree in Clinical Psychology from the University of Central Lancashire. Additionally, he has been trained in Systemic Family Psychotherapy at the Systemic Center for Psychotherapy and Counseling SKEPSYS. In the past, he has worked as a Psychologist at the Genesis Athens Center and at the Multispace for People with Disabilities "Asterion Draseis," while continuing to offer his services online and at Pneuma. In his private practice, as well as online, he provides a wide range of services, respecting the unique needs of each patient.

H Ψυχολόγος Παπασαραντοπούλου Αγγελική-Ελευθερία διατηρεί το ιδιωτικό γραφείο της στου Γκύζη.

Είναι κάτοχος πτυχίου Ψυχολογίας από το Εθνικό και Καποδιστριακό Πανεπιστήμιο Αθηνών, και Higher National Diploma (HND) in Counselling and Psychology από το Mediterranean College. Έχει λάβει διετή μετεκπαίδευση στις Μεταμοντέρνες Προσεγγίσεις στην Συστημική Ψυχοθεραπεία (Αφηγηματική, Διαλογική, Θεραπεία Εστιασμένη στην Λύση), και μονοετή μετεκπαίδευση στις Θεραπείες μέσω Τέχνης και την Εικαστική Θεραπεία. Επιπλέον, έχει λάβει μονοετή εκπαίδευση στην Δικαστική Ψυχολογία και την Εγκληματολογία.

Έχει ολοκληρώσει μεταπτυχιακό πρόγραμμα (ΜΑ) στην Εγκληματολογία (κατεύθυνση: Εγκληματολογική Ψυχολογία), από το Università degli Studi eCampus, και συνεχίζει τις μεταπτυχιακές της σπουδές (MSc) πάνω στην Ψυχιατροδικαστική, του τμήματος Ιατρικής, του Εθνικού και Καποδιστριακού Πανεπιστημίου Αθηνών.

Κατέχει Πιστοποιητικό Επιμόρφωσης στην Διαχείριση Χωρισμού-Διαζύγιο Γονέων, στην Ψυχοθεραπεία: Θεωρία και Πράξη, καθώς και Πιστοποιητικό Εξειδικευμένης Επιμόρφωσης στην Ιατρική Ψυχολογία, από το Κέντρο Συνεχιζόμενης Εκπαίδευσης και Δια Βίου Μάθησης (ΚΔΒΜ) του Ε.Κ.Π.Α., ενώ, έχοντας ως στόχο την συνεχή επιμόρφωση, έχει παρακολουθήσει πληθώρα σεμιναρίων και ημερίδων.

Επί δύο έτη εργάστηκε ως Ψυχολόγος στον Σύλλογο Συμπαραστάσεως Κρατουμένων "Ο ΟΝΗΣΙΜΟΣ", έχοντας αναλάβει την συμβουλευτική και ψυχολογική υποστήριξη κρατουμένων, αποφυλακισμένων και των οικογενειών τους.

Από τον Ιανουάριο 2022 αρθρογραφεί στην ψυχολογική στήλη του συνδρομητικού περιοδικού "Σύνδεσμος", της Χριστιανικής Στέγης Καλαμάτας.

Στο ιδιωτικό της γραφείο, αναλαμβάνει πλήθος περιστατικών και περιπτώσεων.

Παρέχει τη δυνατότητα επίσκεψης συνοδεία των κατοικιδίων των επισκεπτών, τα οποία είναι ευπρόσδεκτα και απολαμβάνουν την ίδια φροντίδα και σεβασμό.

Kostis Panagiotis is a Psychologist – Psychotherapist with a private practice in Kifisia. He holds a professional license and has extensive experience in the psychological support of children, adolescents, and adults. His therapeutic approach combines elements of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Systemic Psychotherapy, emphasizing the individual as a member of their family and social environment.

He has worked for years in child protection and vulnerable population services, conducting both individual sessions and family support. Concurrently, he has experience in coordinating shelter facilities and managing mental health issues in vulnerable social groups.

He studied Psychology at the University of Hertfordshire and pursued postgraduate studies in Child Development (MSc in Psychology of Child Development) at the University of Central Lancashire. He has been trained in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy at the Center for Applied Psychotherapy and Counseling, while his systemic approach has been shaped through extensive training at the Athenian Center for the Study of Man.

Matthaiou Dimitrios is a Psychologist and Child Psychologist trained in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) at the Psychotherapy and Counseling Center and maintains a private practice in the Gyzi area of Attica.

Skolarikou Eleni is a Psychologist, Child Psychologist - Psychotherapist and maintains a private practice in Neos Kosmos. She holds a degree in Psychology from the Open University UK. Subsequently, she completed postgraduate studies (MSc) in Applied Psychology at Derby University as well as in Child Development Psychology at the University of Central Lancashire. Additionally, she has completed a three-year postgraduate training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Adults at the Center for Applied Psychotherapy and Counseling and has attended a postgraduate seminar in Positive Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (Positive CBT) at the Society for Cognitive Behavioral Studies. She has worked as a Psychologist in various settings, gaining valuable experience such as at the Red Cross Hospital, Korgialeneio - Benakeio, and the Center for Applied Psychotherapy and Counseling. In her private practice, she handles cases across the full spectrum of Psychology, conducting sessions with adults, children, adolescents, and parents.

Apostolopoulou Pinelopi is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist and maintains her private practice in Gkyzi. She holds a degree in Psychology from the University of Derby in England and an MSc (Hons) in Child Psychology from the University of Central Lancaster. She trained in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Children, Adolescents, and Adults at the Center for Applied Psychotherapy and Counseling, and has attended numerous continuing education seminars related to her scientific field. She works in Speech Therapy centers, provides parallel support, and in her private practice, she manages a wide range of cases covering the entire spectrum of her specialty, always focusing on the optimal service of the individualized needs of each person she undertakes.

Dionysios Siafakas is a Psychology graduate from Neapolis University and holds a master's degree in "The Science of Stress & Health Promotion" from the Medical School of NKUA. He has extensive clinical experience through his collaboration with mental health organizations such as the child psychiatry department of the "Karamanadaneio" hospital, the "H Pammakaristos" foundation, and structures of the "Hellenic Red Cross." He specializes in the treatment of anxiety, depression, behavioral disorders, and stress management, applying modern cognitive behavioral therapy techniques.

Konstantinou Xarikleia is a Psychologist (M.Sc) – Systemic Existential Psychotherapist. She graduated from the Department of Psychology at the University of Cyprus and subsequently completed her postgraduate studies in "School Psychology" at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens (NKUA), graduating with honors. Concurrently, she trained as a psychotherapist in the Systemic – Existential Psychotherapeutic approach at the Educational and Therapeutic Institute "Antistixi," accredited by the National Society of Psychotherapy of Greece (E.E.P.S.E) and the European Association of Psychotherapy (EAP). She works with adults, adolescents, and children, as well as couples or families. She is able to address the full range of emotional problems, symptoms, or challenges that these groups are called upon to face daily.

Antonopoulos Panagiotis is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist with a private practice in Agioi Anargyroi. He holds a Master of Arts degree in Clinical Psychology from the University of Indianapolis, USA, and completed his undergraduate studies in the Department of Psychology at Panteion University. Additionally, he attended a two-year postgraduate seminar on Clinical Psychopathology at the First Psychiatric Clinic of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, as well as postgraduate seminar cycles at Aiginiteio Hospital. He possesses valuable professional experience, having worked in Psychiatric Clinics of numerous hospitals, including the General Hospital of Nea Ionia "Agia Olga" and the "Korgialeneio-Benakeio." Besides his private practice, he collaborates with Psychocare Athens, where he specializes in Adult Counseling, and concurrently serves as an English language instructor at the G. Kavallakis Foreign Language Centers in Agioi Anargyroi. Finally, he has participated in numerous seminars and conferences that have equipped him with the appropriate knowledge in the field of Psychotherapy, and he has also been a speaker and presenter at seminars related to his field.