Psychologists including treatment for children under 12 years near Ilioupoli

Xondrogianni Nantia is a Clinical Psychologist licensed to practice, with a psychoanalytic orientation. She studied at the Department of Psychology of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and subsequently completed the three-year Postgraduate Program in Clinical Psychology at the same University.

She has worked in clinical and community settings for adults and adolescents, specifically at the Day Center for Women's Mental Health Care of the Non-Profit Organization Fainareti, the Youth and Adolescent Psychiatric Department of the General Hospital of Athens "G. Gennimatas," the Psychiatric Department of the Specialized Anticancer Hospital of Piraeus "Metaxa," and at Special Therapy Centers. Additionally, she has participated as a researcher in programs at the University of Athens, the University of Strasbourg, the National Centre for Social Research, and the National Museum of Contemporary Art. Her work has been published in scientific conferences and journals.

In her private practice located in Kypseli, she welcomes adults, adolescents, and children. She is undergoing long-term clinical psychoanalytic training at the Forum of Psychoanalysis of the Lacanian Field of Athens, actively participating in the school's activities.

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.

Afroditi Ioannidi is a Psychologist and Psychotherapist licensed to practice with extensive experience in the field of mental health. A graduate of the Psychology Department at the University of East London, she holds dual postgraduate qualifications, initially in Clinical and Community Psychology, followed by Counseling and Psychotherapy. She is currently completing her four-year specialization in Systemic Psychotherapy and Counseling at the Laboratory of Systemic Psychology and Pedagogy. With a profound inclination towards psychology and the humanistic sciences, Afroditi Ioannidi has focused on understanding and supporting human complexity. Her professional experience includes providing psychological support and therapy at both individual and group levels. Her commitment is to support individuals and families in addressing their challenges and enhancing their quality of life by offering a safe and supportive therapeutic environment.

Mytautsi Stella is a Psychologist & Child Psychologist – Psychotherapist with two private practices in Heraklion, Crete, and in central Athens. She is a graduate of the Department of Psychology at Panteion University and holds a master's degree (MSc Child and Adolescent Mental Health) from King’s College London, officially recognized by DOATAP.

During her studies in the United Kingdom, she trained at the Institute of Psychiatry and the South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust, gaining valuable clinical experience in modern, scientifically validated therapeutic models. Upon returning to Greece, she specialized in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and completed the postgraduate Clinical Psychopathology program at the Psychiatric Clinic of the Medical School of Athens.

In recent years, she has expanded her clinical training in contemporary therapies, such as Schema Therapy, EMDR trauma therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT). Simultaneously, she has specialized in the treatment of Eating Disorders.

Her therapeutic approach is individualized, combining scientific evidence with an emphasis on the therapeutic relationship, empathy, and understanding of deeper psychological patterns.

She has been practicing privately as a psychologist since 2016 and holds a professional practice license.

Argyri Eirini is a Psychologist - Child Psychologist who maintains a private practice in Piraeus. She studied Psychology at Aristotle University of Thessaloniki and completed postgraduate studies at the University of Central Lancashire in the United Kingdom. Subsequently, she specialized in Cognitive Behavioral Psychotherapy for Adults, Adolescents, and Children at the Institute of Research and Therapy of Behavior. Additionally, she specialized in Art Therapy, focusing on Visual Arts, at the University of the Aegean. She has extensive experience, having worked in various institutions such as Special Therapy Centers, Primary and Secondary Education, as well as hospitals. Finally, she served as a Psychology Lecturer at Metropolitan College.

Passa Xrysanthi is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist maintaining a private practice in Glyfada. She holds a degree in Psychology from the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and a master's degree in Developmental Disorders from the University of Lancaster, UK. She specializes in Cognitive Behavioral Psychotherapy from the Center for Applied Psychotherapy and Counseling and is certified in developmental psychopathology and parent counseling. She is trained in the administration and evaluation of psychometric tools (WISC-III, Athens Test, projective tests (CAT & TAT), Achenbach). Currently, she participates in a one-year professional training program in clinical hypnosis - bio-rhythmic psychotherapy and collaborates with centers for specialized therapies offering psychotherapy for adults, children, and parent counseling. Additionally, she works with and coordinates parent groups at Lollipop kindergartens. She is a member of the Association of Greek Psychologists, the British Psychological Society, and the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, while being certified by the European Federation of Psychologists’ Associations. Finally, she participates and speaks at conferences, seminars, and workshops covering the full spectrum of Psychology topics, maintaining unwavering interest and passion for her field.

Andreadaki Kalliopi is a psychologist – child psychologist, maintaining a private practice in Piraeus and has held a Psychologist Professional License from the Piraeus Prefecture since 2008. She holds a degree from the Department of Psychology at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and has specialized in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy at the Research University Institute of Mental Health E.P.I.PSY of Aiginiteio Hospital. She has successfully completed the two-year training seminar "New Trends in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy" at the Hellenic Society for Behavioral Research and has attended seminars on "Clinical Psychopathology" at Aiginiteio, as well as "Counseling of Children and Families in Serious Illness and Bereavement" from the organization Merimna. Additionally, she has participated in training related to Clinical Psychopathology in children. Moreover, she has completed practical training at the Primary School of the National Foundation for the Deaf, the 1st Primary School for Autistic Children in Piraeus, and the Athena Boarding School. From 2008 to 2010, she worked as a psychologist in the Child Psychiatric Department of Tzaneio General Hospital of Piraeus, while from 2011 to 2019 she was part of the team of the sos 15900 helpline of the General Secretariat for Gender Equality, providing psychological support to women victims of violence. Finally, since 2019, she has been working as a school psychologist in primary schools in Piraeus.

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.

Η Τσέργα Μαρία είναι Ψυχολόγος - Συστημική Οικογενειακή Ψυχοθεραπεύτρια και διατηρεί ιδιωτικό γραφείο στο Ίλιον. Ολοκλήρωσε τις βασικές σπουδές στην Ψυχολογία στο τμήμα Ψυχολογίας του Παντείου Πανεπιστημίου Αθηνών και διαθέτει άδεια ασκήσεως επαγγέλματος. Είναι αριστούχος του Μεταπτυχιακού προγράμματος «Προαγωγή Ψυχικής Υγείας και Πρόληψη Ψυχιατρικών Διαταραχών» της Ιατρικής Σχολής Αθηνών, του Εθνικού και Καποδιστριακού Πανεπιστημίου Αθηνών (Ψυχολόγος Υγείας). Είναι πιστοποιημένη Συστημική - Οικογενειακή Ψυχοθεραπεύτρια, αφού μετεκπαιδεύτηκε στην Εταιρεία Συστημικής Θεραπείας και Παρέμβασης σε Άτομα, Οικογένειες και Ευρύτερα Συστήματα (ΕΣΥΘΕΠΑΣ), ολοκληρώνοντας το τετραετές πρόγραμμα εκπαίδευσης. Η εκπαίδευσή της περιλάμβανε προσωπική θεραπεία και εμβάθυνση στη συστημική επιστημολογία και εποπτεία περιστατικών. Ταυτόχρονα, εκπαιδεύθηκε στην Παιγνιοθεραπεία, στην εταιρία Play Therapy Greece, ολοκληρώνοντας τις σπουδές της ως Ειδικός Θεραπευτικού Παιχνιδιού. Επίσης, εξειδικεύεται στη διάγνωση, διαχείριση και αντιμετώπιση περιπτώσεων νηπίων, παιδιών και εφήβων που παρουσιάζουν Διαταραχή Ελλειμματικής Προσοχής - Υπερκινητικότητας (ΔΕΠΥ) από τη Μονάδα Αναπτυξιακής & Συμπεριφορικής Παιδιατρικής της Ιατρικής Σχολής του Εθνικού και Καποδιστριακού Πανεπιστημίου Αθηνών. Τα τελευταία χρόνια εργάζεται στον χώρο της ψυχικής υγείας, σε δομές θεραπευτικής παρέμβασης, αλλά και σε δομές σχετικές με τη στήριξη ευάλωτων κοινωνικών ομάδων. Εργάζεται με παιδιά, εφήβους και ενήλικες τόσο στο πλαίσιο της θεραπείας, όσο και στο πλαίσιο της συμβουλευτικής και της υποστήριξης. Πιο συγκεκριμένα, έχει εργαστεί σε Κέντρα Υποδοχής και Αλληλεγγύης, σε δομές φιλοξενίας ασυνόδευτων ανηλίκων και ως επιστημονικός συνεργάτης σε Κέντρα Ειδικών Θεραπειών. Αξίζει να αναφερθεί ότι έχει προσφέρει εθελοντικά τις υπηρεσίες της σε Οργανισμούς που στηρίζουν παιδιά με απειλητικές για τη ζωή ασθένειες και τις οικογένειές τους και σε Οργανισμούς που προάγουν την ισότητα και τα ανθρώπινα δικαιώματα.

Maria Lysikatou is a Psychologist maintaining a private practice in Korydallos. She graduated from the Department of Psychology at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and holds a master's degree in Educational Psychology from Neapolis University Pafos. She has been trained in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Anxiety, Depression, and Personality Disorders Management at the Beck Institute, and in Family Therapy at the University of the Aegean. In 2023, she completed the annual seminar "Clinical Psychopathology - Panagiotis Oulis." Since 2021, she has been undergoing training in Cognitive Psychotherapy at the Research University Institute of Mental Hygiene and Aeginiteio Hospital. She completed her practical training at the Society for the Protection of Spastic Children and the Social Care Center "Ergastiri." She has collaborated with Therapy Centers in Attica and has worked as a Mental Health Counselor at a disability employment center, the Kindergartens of Nikaia - Renti, the Michaleneio Medical-Pedagogical Center, Therapy Centers, the School Support & Parents' Associations Department of the Municipality of Piraeus, a Vocational High School, as well as at Interdisciplinary Assessment, Counseling, and Support Centers. Additionally, she has participated in seminars as part of her ongoing professional development. Finally, in her practice, she handles cases encompassing the full spectrum of psychology, with specialization in depression, parental counseling, and anxiety and mood disorders.