Psychologists including treatment for children under 12 years near Omonoia

Xristidi Katerina MSc, BTEC is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist who maintains a private practice in Pangrati. She holds a degree in psychology from Panteion University and completed a postgraduate specialization program in Child, Adolescent, and Family Psychotherapy at London Metropolitan University, London. Additionally, she completed her specialization in Integrative Counseling/Psychotherapy (BTEC Advanced Professional Diploma in Integrative Counseling) from the UK institution Pearson, recognized by the British Association of Counselling & Psychotherapy. A key advantage of the Integrative Approach is that it combines techniques from various modalities, allowing flexible adaptation to the needs and personality of each patient. She has worked at the Psychiatric Clinic of the General Children's Hospital “Agia Sofia,” at the therapy center “En logo kai ergo,” and at the Hellenic Society for the Protection & Rehabilitation of Disabled Children, in the neuropsychological rehabilitation center for individuals with brain injuries and in the infant department. Finally, she regularly attends numerous conferences and seminars as part of her ongoing professional development.

Mpousmpoureli Stefania is a Psychologist - Systemic Psychotherapist, with postgraduate studies in Neuroscience from the University of Sydney. She completed her undergraduate studies in Psychology at the University of Surrey and continues to train in Systemic Psychotherapy at the Multidisciplinary Psychotherapeutic Center "Synghiseis." She has worked as a Research Assistant at the University of Surrey and as a Corporate Wellness Consultant at Travelgems. To date, she volunteers as a Psychologist at milamou.gr and serves as a Psychologist - Retreat Coordinator at the international organization "Enrich Global." In private practice, she provides psychotherapeutic support to adults, adolescents, and couples, focusing on relationships, anxiety, self-awareness, and communication improvement. Her goal is to understand personal and family dynamics within a safe and supportive framework.

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.

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.

Konstantoulaki Eleni MSc, MA is a licensed Psychologist - Systemic Psychotherapist specialized in the Systemic - Existential approach, with experience in the treatment of adolescents, young adults, adults, couples (EFT | Emotionally Focused Therapy) and families. She provides psychotherapy both individually and in group settings, with sessions available online. Her goal is to create a safe therapeutic environment where each individual or group can feel acceptance and trust, having the space to explore thoughts, feelings, and relationships, progressing with awareness towards a more conscious, meaningful, and authentic life.

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.

Kouvara Aggeliki MSc is a Psychologist - Existential Systemic Psychotherapist licensed to practice and maintains a private practice in Chalandri. She completed her studies at the Department of Psychology at Panteion University of Social and Political Sciences and subsequently pursued postgraduate studies at the same university with a scholarship from the State Scholarships Foundation. From 2010 to 2016, she trained in the Existential - Systemic Approach at "Antistixi". She is a member of the Hellenic Psychological Society (SEPS) and the Hellenic Society of Systemic Therapy (ELESYTH). Additionally, she specializes in systemic psychotherapy, counseling, anxiety disorders, and career orientation. Throughout her career, she has worked as a Mental Health Counselor in numerous clinics and associations, gaining valuable experience, which enables her today to provide sessions in her private practice addressing anxiety management, depression, relationship problems, behavioral and communication issues, loss and grief, low self-esteem, anger management, and eating disorders. With a primary focus on creating an atmosphere of trust, acceptance, and genuine interest for each individual, she helps harness each person's strengths to achieve the goals they have set for themselves. Finally, Ms. Kouvara is a member of the Hellenic Society of Systemic Therapy and the Hellenic Psychological Society.

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.

Despoina Papaggeli MSc is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist for adults, children, and adolescents. She completed her undergraduate studies in the Department of Psychology at Panteion University and holds a master's degree titled "Mental Health and Child and Adolescent Psychiatry" from the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. 

She is trained in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy at the Center for Applied Psychotherapy and Counseling.

She has attended multiple seminars related to various fields of mental health, including Drama Therapy, Psychoeducation, Special Education, Play Therapy, and LGBTQI+ counseling.

She has been active in the mental health field privately for several years, conducting online psychotherapy sessions with adults and, in collaboration with specialized therapy centers, sessions with children, adolescents, and families. In the past, she has volunteered in providing mental health and creative activity services to individuals with disabilities, as well as to patients at the Piraeus Anti-Cancer - Oncology Hospital "Metaxa". 

Her goal, through the therapeutic process, is to help each individual acquire the necessary tools to manage emotional and behavioral difficulties they face; essentially, to become the therapist of themselves. 

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.

Mpalkouranidou Aggeliki is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist and maintains a private practice in Zografou. She studied Psychology at the University of Crete and specialized in Special Education at the Center for the Study of Psychophysiology and Education of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. Since then, she has attended numerous postgraduate programs and seminars in parent counseling, play therapy, family therapy, and others. She has also participated as a Speaker at the 27th Panhellenic Psychiatry Conference. Additionally, she has worked as a Psychologist in the Social Service of the Municipality of Athens, at the Open Shelter Structure for Asylum Seekers (A.D.P.Y Elaionas), at the Psychosocial Intervention and Family Therapy Clinic at Aeginiteio Hospital, and completed her internship in the Psychiatric Clinic of the 251st Air Force General Hospital. Finally, she specializes in Child Psychology, Parent Counseling, and Family Psychotherapy.

Thodoris Deremoutis is a Psychologist–Psychotherapist, licensed to practice, specializing in Systemic Counseling and Psychotherapy. At the same time, he has completed training in Child Psychology and in the analysis of Children’s Drawings, expanding his approach to understanding and supporting children and families. In his private office and at PSYence, he offers sessions to adults, adolescents, and families, aiming to enhance mental balance, empowerment, and the connection between family members. He believes that the therapeutic relationship is a living, human connection that can create the conditions for change and growth in each person’s life.In addition, he completed his internship at Red Umbrella Athens (RUA) – the Empowerment Center for People Working in Sex Work, providing psychosocial support to cis and trans women sex workers. It is worth noting that he has volunteered his services at the Hellenic Association of People Living with HIV “Positive Voice” and now works as a Psychologist in Special Therapy Centers, where he sees children and adolescents and provides parental counseling.

Patera Aliki is a psychologist and psychotherapist who maintains a private practice in Ilisia. She has extensive experience in psychological support and psychotherapy for adults, children, and adolescents, as well as in parental counseling. Since 2013, she has been working at the Child and Adolescent Service of the Community Mental Health Center of Vyronas – Kaisariani (1st Psychiatric Clinic, Aeginiteio Hospital), where she is a member of the interdisciplinary team involved in clinical, diagnostic, and research activities. She also participates in community prevention and awareness initiatives and educational programs.

She graduated from the Department of Psychology (Faculty of Philosophy, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens) and holds a postgraduate degree in "Mental Health Promotion and Prevention of Psychiatric Disorders" (Medical School, NKUA). She has received further training in Clinical Psychopathology (annual seminar "Panagiotis Oulis," 1st Psychiatric Clinic NKUA) and has attended a series of specialized seminars and conferences at recognized institutions. Indicatively, she has deepened her expertise in topics such as parenting and mental health, psychiatry and gender identity in adolescence, adolescent romantic relationships, as well as anxiety symptoms and impulsive behaviors.

Previously, she worked (2010–2012) in the Adult Short-Term Hospitalization Unit of Aeginiteio Hospital, where she provided psychotherapeutic support to hospitalized patients.

She is a member of the Panhellenic Association of Hospital Psychologists and the Hellenic Society of the New Lacanian School, while also participating in the educational program of the Academy of Clinical Studies of Athens (ACSA). Additionally, she teaches and supervises undergraduate and postgraduate psychology students.

In her private practice, she provides psycho-emotional assessment and psychotherapy, either short-term or long-term, tailored to the uniqueness and specific needs of each client.

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 Τουρκοχωρίτη Δήμητρα είναι Ψυχολόγος MSc - Ψυχοθεραπεύτρια και διατηρεί από το 2020 ιδιωτικό γραφείο στο Κολωνάκι, όπου παρέχει ατομικές ψυχοθεραπευτικές συνεδρίες σε ενήλικες, παιδιά και εφήβους. Σπούδασε Ψυχολογία στο Πάντειο Πανεπιστήμιο Κοινωνικών & Πολιτικών Επιστημών και πραγματοποίησε μεταπτυχιακές σπουδές στο Τμήμα Ψυχολογίας του University of Central Lancashire, UK (MSc in Psychology of Child Development). Ειδικεύτηκε με τετραετή μετεκπαίδευση στη Γνωσιακή Συμπεριφοριστική Θεραπεία Ενηλίκων, παιδιών και εφήβων στην Εταιρεία Γνωσιακών και Συμπεριφοριστικών Σπουδών και πιστοποιήθηκε σύμφωνα με τα Training and Supervision Standards της European Association for Behavioural and Cognitive Therapies (EABCT). Βρίσκεται στη διαδικασία ολοκλήρωσης λήψης διπλώματος της ως Mindfulness teacher από το Πανεπιστήμιο της Οξφόρδης (Oxford Mindfulness Foundation), στο πλαίσιο του διετούς προγράμματος εκπαίδευσης στη Γνωσιακή Θεραπεία Βασισμένη στην Ενσυνειδητότητα (Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy – MBCT). Έχει αποκτήσει άρτια κατάρτιση και επάρκεια στον συντονισμό παρεμβάσεων MBCT για ποικίλα ζητήματα, όπως άγχος, διαταραχές διάθεσης, χρόνιος πόνος και διαχείριση σωματικού βάρους, καθώς και για την ενίσχυση της ψυχικής ανθεκτικότητας, της ποιότητας ζωής και της αποτελεσματικής διαχείρισης των καθημερινών προκλήσεων. Παράλληλα, ολοκληρώνει τη μετεκπαίδευσή της στη Θεραπεία Σχημάτων, έχοντας λάβει πιστοποιήσεις παρακολούθησης των απαραίτητων σεμιναρίων από την Ελληνική Εταιρεία Θεραπείας Σχημάτων και βρίσκεται σε εποπτική φάση και διαδικασία αξιολόγησης, με στόχο την πιστοποίησή της από τον οργανισμό International Society of Schema Therapy. Η Θεραπεία Σχημάτων αποτελεί μια ολοκληρωμένη και συστηματική θεραπευτική προσέγγιση γνωσιακής- συμπεριφοριστικής προέλευσης, η οποία επεκτείνει τις δυνατότητες παρέμβασης σε χρόνιες ψυχολογικές δυσκολίες, εστιάζοντας στον εντοπισμό και την αλλαγή βαθιά ριζωμένων μοτίβων σκέψης και συμπεριφοράς που επηρεάζουν τις σχέσεις, τη συναισθηματική ρύθμιση και την γενικότερη αυτοεκτίμηση του ατόμου. Διαθέτει επαγγελματική εμπειρία ως Ψυχοθεραπεύτρια ενηλίκων, έχοντας συνεργαστεί με Αστικές Μη Κερδοσκοπικές Εταιρείες, Κέντρα Ημέρας, κοινωνικές υπηρεσίες και επιστημονικούς φορείς, καθώς και στο πρόγραμμα του Υπουργείου Υγείας και Κοινωνικής Αλληλεγγύης για την ψυχολογική υποστήριξη σχετικά με την COVID-19. Επιπλέον, έχει συνεργαστεί με φροντιστήρια μέσης εκπαίδευσης, κέντρα ξένων γλωσσών και ιδιωτικά εκπαιδευτήρια, παρέχοντας ατομικές και ομαδικές συνεδρίες σε παιδιά και εφήβους, υπηρεσίες σχολικού επαγγελματικού προσανατολισμού, συμβουλευτική γονέων και ψυχοεκπαιδευτικά σεμινάρια για γονείς και εκπαιδευτικό προσωπικό. Τέλος, έχει δημοσιεύσει άρθρα σε επιστημονικά περιοδικά, συμμετέχει ως ομιλήτρια σε επιστημονικά συνέδρια και παρακολουθεί συστηματικά εκπαιδευτικά σεμινάρια, όπως το σεμινάριο βασικής εκπαίδευσης στη Θεραπέια Αποδοχής και Δέσμευσης (Acceptance and Commitment Therapy-ACT) κ.α.

Papaxristopoulou Eugenia is a Psychologist - Clinical Neuropsychologist and maintains a private practice in Piraeus. She studied Psychology at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and holds a postgraduate degree in Clinical Neuropsychology from the Medical School of Athens. She is also specialized in Integrative Psychotherapy for Children and Adolescents. She possesses significant experience, having served at the Special Care Center for Children of the Hellenic Navy, conducting numerous neuropsychological assessments of children and adolescents as well as therapeutic sessions. Additionally, she participated in cognitive empowerment groups at the Cognitive Strengthening Center of the Neurological Clinic of the Naval Hospital. Furthermore, she collaborates with psychological support centers. She is also a lecturer in psychology and neuropsychology courses at Metropolitan College, teaching the Greek editions of the WISC V and WAIS IV psychometric tools. She provides practical training for university students. Finally, she participates in numerous conferences of neurological or child psychological interest and concurrently delivers educational seminars in various certified private centers.