Mental Health and Counseling results in Peristeri

Loukopoulos Pantelis is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist and maintains a private practice in Peristeri. He holds a degree in Psychology from the Department of Psychology at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens.

He has completed the postgraduate program of the Medical School of Athens, entitled "Addiction Management - Addictology," specializing in the treatment of substance addictions and behavioral addictions.

He specialized in "Systemic - Family Therapy" at the Laboratory for the Investigation of Human Relationships. He was trained in the postgraduate program "Psychosexual Dysfunctions, Recognition and Treatment" at the Research University Institute of Mental Health, Neuroscience and Precision Medicine "Kostas Stefanis."

He received training in "Early Intervention in Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder" at DI.KE.PSY.

Mr. Loukopoulos has served as a scientific collaborator at the Social Clinic - Pharmacy of Athens and Piraeus. He has collaborated with the Non-Profit Organization K.S.D.E.O. "Edra" as an external scientific collaborator and has worked in the Special Protection Service and the Child Protection Service at the International Organization for Migration.

Finally, he is an external associate of the Olympic Village Polyclinic as a general psychologist.

Theofili Rafaela is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist and maintains a private practice in Peristeri. She is a graduate of the Psychology Department of Aristotle University of Thessaloniki (AUTH) and is currently pursuing the postgraduate program "Mental Health of Children and Adolescents" at European University Cyprus. She has worked as a Psychologist at the General Hospital of Thessaloniki G. Papanikolaou and at Trekking Hellas company. Finally, the specialist has been an active member of the Greek Psychologists Association (SEPS) since 2021.

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.

Konstantina Xristopoulou is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist and maintains a private practice in Peristeri. She studied Psychology at Panteion University of Social and Political Sciences and completed her postgraduate studies in Person-Centered Counseling and Psychotherapy at the University of Strathclyde in the United Kingdom, graduating with distinction. She is currently pursuing her second postgraduate degree in the "Clinical Mental Health" program at the Medical School of Aristotle University of Thessaloniki. Furthermore, she has been trained in "Parenting in Childhood and Adolescence" and "Parental Separation - Divorce Management" through the respective training programs at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. Additionally, she holds a specialized certification in “Special Education and Training: Diagnostic, Therapeutic, Counseling,” as well as in "Life Coaching." Her clinical experience began concurrently with her studies through her internship at the Psychiatric Hospital of Attica. Subsequently, she worked as a Psychologist at the NGO "Value of Life," and since 2022 she has maintained her private practice. Finally, she has attended scientific seminars and workshops related to her professional interests to ensure her continuous updating and training.

Therapyway Psychotherapy Center is a model Mental Health Services Center located in Piraeus and Galatsi. It represents an innovative initiative in the field of mental health, integrating the principles and the most up-to-date data of psychotherapy and NLP tailored to each case. Utilizing the capabilities of its interdisciplinary team, it offers a range of diagnostic and therapeutic services on-site, responding holistically and individually to mental health needs. The areas of specialization include generalized anxiety disorder, anxiety attacks, grief, depression, panic attacks, dilemmas, separation, professional and personal deadlocks, and various others. The center’s interdisciplinary team consists of psychologists, NLP Coaches, and specialized psychotherapists, capable of receiving a request, conducting a comprehensive evaluation, and proposing the appropriate therapeutic approach.

Η Μαστροδούκα Στέλλα είναι Σύμβουλος Ψυχικής Υγείας, Κλινική Υπνοθεραπεύτρια, Life Coach,

εκπ. Ψυχοθεραπεύτρια & Επόπτρια.

Διατηρεί ιδιωτικό γραφείο στο Περιστέρι.

Τακτικό μέλος της Ελληνικής Εταιρείας Συνθετικής Συμβουλευτικής και Ψυχοθεραπείας (ΕΕΣΨ).

Σπούδασε στο Εθνικό Καποδιστριακό Πανεπιστήμιο Αθηνών αποκτώντας τη διεθνή πιστοποίηση επιπέδου Certificate από το Association for Coaching.

Κάτοχος του Διπλώματος Συνθετικής Συμβουλευτικής (Diploma in Integrative Counselling).

Έχει εξειδικευτεί στην Ψυχοσυνθετική Ψυχοθεραπεία.

Έχει ολοκληρώσει τις σπουδές της στην Συμβουλευτική Γονέων.

Είναι Κλινική Υπνοθεραπεύτρια, προσφέροντας μια ποικιλία από δυνατότητες για την βελτίωση της φυσικής και ψυχικής υγείας. Επιπλέον, αξιοποιεί και ολοκληρώνει τις γνώσεις της στη Συνθετική Εποπτεία.

Συμπληρωματικά, πραγματοποιεί 15νθήμερες εποπτείες σε ατομικό και ομαδικό πλαίσιο, ώστε να πλαισιώνεται, όσο το δυνατόν, ολοκληρωμένα το θεραπευτικό της έργο.

Επίσης, συμμετέχει σε εργαστήρι διαχείρισης πένθους μέσω αφηγηματικής παραμυθιών και μύθων.

Η συνδυαστική προσέγγιση της δίνει την δυνατότητα να φέρνει τους ανθρώπους στα αποτελέσματα που θέλουν, μέσω σταδιακής επίτευξης μικρών και μεγαλύτερων στόχων. Γράφει συμβουλές αυτοβελτίωσης στο Life Is Yours (Facebook) και lifeisyours_by_stella (Instagram) και τα άρθρα της έχουν δημοσιευτεί στην “‘Όμορφη ζωή”.

Vasilou Georgia is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist and maintains private practices in Peristeri and Kifisia. She studied Psychology at Manchester Metropolitan University and holds a Master's Degree specializing in Developmental Psychology from the University of Lancaster. Additionally, she is specialized in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy through the Society for Cognitive and Behavioral Studies. She has significant experience, having worked as a Psychologist in Parenting Schools, providing Psychotherapy to children and adolescents, as well as parental counseling. She has also worked as a Psychologist - Special Educator at the "Development of Speech and Learning" center, within the Research Services at Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, and provided Psychosocial Support to Unemployed Individuals at the Municipality of Peristeri. Finally, the Psychologist specializes in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Anxiety Disorders, and Depression.

Marina Kirmpa, MSc, is an experienced Psychologist - Psychotherapist with a private practice in Peristeri, providing personalized mental health services based on a solid academic and professional background. She holds a degree in Psychology from the University of Crete and a master's degree in "School Psycho-pedagogy and Prevention of Youth Deprivation." Additionally, she has studied at the Higher School of Pedagogical and Technological Education (ASPAITE) and has received formal training in Cognitive Analytic and Systemic Psychotherapy. Her clinical experience is extensive, including work at the Attica Psychiatric Hospital "Daphne," as well as in specialized therapy centers. She has also provided her services in various educational settings (Primary Schools, Junior High Schools, General High Schools, Vocational High Schools, and IEK). She maintains continuous professional development through parent seminars and active participation in scientific conferences.

Elena Goulia is a psychologist specializing in Organizational / Industrial Psychology (MSc Industrial/Organizational Psychology). She maintains a private practice in Kolonaki. She completed her Psychology studies at the University of East London and subsequently pursued postgraduate studies at the American College of Thessaloniki. She is an accredited Mediator by the Ministry of Justice. Between 2020 and 2021, she attended family therapies, group sessions, and individual psychotherapies at the Adult Psychiatric Clinic of the G.N.Th. "G. Papanikolaou". Concurrently, she participated in the regular outpatient clinics of the clinic, liaison counseling, on-call duties, and the management of inpatients. Since 2022, she has worked as a Psychology lecturer in courses related to Psychology and ethics in the workplace. Additionally, she collaborates and handles cases at the Psychiatric Clinic of Evangelismos Hospital.

Since 2024, she has been attending the four-year program in Cognitive Psychotherapies implemented by the Research University Institute of Mental Health, Neurosciences, and Precision Medicine in collaboration with the 1st Psychiatric Clinic EKPA, the 2nd Psychiatric Clinic EKPA, and the Hellenic Society of Cognitive Psychotherapies. She is also attending the four-year program in Systemic Family Psychotherapy at Ke.Sy.The.S and the Psychosexual Disorders program at EPIPSY.

 She undertakes a wide range of cases covering the full spectrum of her specialty, always focusing on providing the best possible service tailored to the individual needs of each person she treats.

The Center for Emotional Development and Special Education Ek Vatheon - Ziotopoulou Evangelia is located in Peristeri. The founder and director of the center is Mrs. Ek Vatheon - Ziotopoulou Evangelia, Psychologist – Family Counselor with postgraduate studies in Person-Centered Counseling & Psychotherapy, Certified Trainer of the Positive Discipline Parent Effectiveness Training (P.E.T.) Workshop. She has been trained in Child and Adolescent Mental Health and has received additional training in Special Education & Training for individuals with disabilities from the Association of Prenatal & Perinatal Psychology & Health (APPPHA). At the Ek Vatheon Center, the vision of all collaborators is a world where parents are properly prepared for their new role, welcome their children into their arms as they have dreamed, and have a network of people beside them to help raise them in an environment of empathy and love! A specialized team of psychologists and child psychologists supports parents in developing trustful relationships with their babies by educating them in positive and gentle parenting through Attachment Parenting (support for breastfeeding, sleep difficulties, nutrition, separation, etc.). Additionally, experienced speech therapists, occupational therapists, and special educators welcome children and adolescents and help them fully develop their potential, uniqueness, and individuality.

Patsani Maria is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist with a private practice in Peristeri. She holds a degree in Psychology from the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and is licensed to practice professionally. She is a Certified Systemic / Family Psychotherapist, having completed the four-year specialization program in the Synthetic Model of Systemic Therapy at the Human Relations Research Laboratory. She has professional experience in Mental Health facilities, such as the Family Therapy Unit (Psychiatric Hospital of Attica), the Vyronas Mental Health Center, where she provided group psychotherapy, and the Student Counseling Center of the Athens University of Economics and Business (ASOEE). She offers individual counseling and psychotherapy services, group psychotherapy, couples therapy, and family therapy. She works with individuals experiencing difficulties in their intimate or/and family relationships, various types of problems with their children, and challenges in managing their emotions, e.g., mood disorders – depression, anxiety disorders, panic attacks, grief, as well as those seeking better self-understanding and aiming to improve the quality of life they deserve.

Themis Marinou is a professional in the field of mental health, possessing multifaceted academic and professional training. She holds a degree from the Department of Sociology at Panteion University of Social and Political Sciences and specialized diplomas from Mediterranean College in Counseling and Psychology, as well as in Group Counseling and Psychotherapy.

Currently, she is a final-year student in the Master’s Program in Integrative Counseling and Psychotherapy at the University of Derby (UK), and she is also a trainee member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP), adhering to the ethical guidelines and standards of the association.

She has attended and completed numerous educational programs and specialized seminars, with a particular focus on Gender-Based Violence and victim support, Grief and Loss Management, as well as contemporary therapeutic approaches, tools, and techniques.

Continuing education and professional development constitute a central pillar of her professional philosophy, as she regularly participates in training sessions and supervision to further enhance her clinical practice.

Since 2021, she has been working as a Psychotherapist and Mental Health Counselor in private therapeutic centers, supporting adults within a safe, empathetic, and non-judgmental therapeutic framework. Her aim is to facilitate personal growth, the processing of traumatic experiences, and the strengthening of her clients' psychological resilience.

Xristou Panos BSc, MSc, MA is a Psychologist and maintains a private practice in Peristeri. He holds a degree in Psychology from the University of Essex, with postgraduate studies in Counseling and Psychotherapy from the University of East London (M.A. Counseling & Psychotherapy), as well as in Applied Positive Psychology and Coaching from the same University (MSc Applied Positive Psychology & Coaching Psychology). He has participated in numerous conferences and seminars on the science of Psychology and the art of Psychotherapy and is continuously engaged in professional development through workshops and advanced training programs in his field of expertise.

Ο Κωνσταντίνος Καπρουσιούτης είναι Ψυχολόγος- Συνθετικός Ψυχοθεραπευτής και διατηρεί ιδιωτικό γραφείο στο Περιστέρι. Ολοκλήρωσε τις προπτυχιακές του σπουδές στο Τμήμα Ψυχολογίας του Πανεπιστημίου Κρήτης (B.Sc.). Στη συνέχεια πραγματοποίησε Μεταπτυχιακές σπουδές στο Πανεπιστήμιο του Derby, αποκτώντας MSc στη Συνθετική Συμβουλευτική και Ψυχοθεραπεία, με ερευνητικό ενδιαφέρον που εστίασε στη σχέση ανάμεσα στην παχυσαρκία και την ψυχοθεραπεία μέσα από την εμπειρία των ίδιων των θεραπευτών.Παράλληλα, απέκτησε δεύτερο μεταπτυχιακό τίτλο (MSc) στη Σχολική Ψυχολογία από το Πανεπιστήμιο Λευκωσίας, όπου εξειδικεύτηκε στην αξιολόγηση, διάγνωση και υποστήριξη μαθητών στο σχολικό πλαίσιο, καθώς και στην υποστήριξη του οικογενειακού περιβάλλοντος.Αυτή την περίοδο εργάζεται ως ψυχολόγος στο Υπουργείο Παιδείας, Θρησκευμάτων και Αθλητισμού (ΚΕ.Δ.Α.Σ.Υ.), παρέχοντας υπηρεσίες αξιολόγησης, διάγνωσης και υποστήριξης στον μαθητικό πληθυσμό, καθώς και συμβουλευτική σε γονείς. Παράλληλα, συνεργάζεται με κέντρα ειδικών θεραπειών, παρέχοντας υπηρεσίες συμβουλευτικής σε γονείς και εφήβους.

Επιπλέον, συνεργάζεται με την Ε.Ψ.Υ.ΘΕ. (Εταιρεία Ψυχολογικής Υποστήριξης και Θεραπείας) ως εισηγητής σε θεματικές ενότητες, όπως οι αγχώδεις διαταραχές και οι θεωρίες προσωπικότητας, ενώ παράλληλα δραστηριοποιείται ως επόπτης στην πρακτική άσκηση σπουδαστών.Έχει επίσης μετεκπαιδευτεί στην Κλινική Ψυχοπαθολογία στην Α’ Ψυχιατρική Κλινική του Πανεπιστημίου Αθηνών (Αιγινήτειο Νοσοκομείο), καθώς και στην Ειδική Αγωγή και Εκπαίδευση στο Κ.Ε.ΔΕ.ΒΙ.Μ. του Πανεπιστημίου Μακεδονίας.Έχει συμμετάσχει στην ελληνική στάθμιση του ψυχομετρικού εργαλείου RAVEN'S Educational CPM/CVS, καθώς και με παρουσιάσεις σε διεθνή και πανελλήνια επιστημονικά συνέδρια ψυχολογίας και ψυχιατρικής.Τα βασικά επιστημονικά του ενδιαφέροντα περιλαμβάνουν την ψυχοθεραπευτική προσέγγιση της παχυσαρκίας, τη συμβουλευτική γονέων, τη διαταραχή άγχους αποχωρισμού, καθώς και τη διάγνωση και υποστήριξη παιδιών με αναπτυξιακές διαταραχές.Στο παρελθόν έχει εργαστεί στο ΚΕΘΕΑ (Κέντρο Θεραπείας Εξαρτημένων Ατόμων), όπου ανέλαβε την έναρξη και λειτουργία του Πολυδύναμου Κέντρου Καλύμνου. Εκεί παρείχε υπηρεσίες συμβουλευτικής, κινητοποίησης και θεραπείας σε άτομα με εξαρτήσεις, καθώς και υποστήριξη προς τις οικογένειές τους, ενώ παράλληλα οργάνωσε και υπήρξε εισηγητής σε Σχολές Γονέων. Επιπλέον, έχει εργαστεί στον Διεθνή Οργανισμό Μετανάστευσης (ΔΟΜ), παρέχοντας συμβουλευτική υποστήριξη σε ασυνόδευτους ανήλικους.

George Kalampakas is a Psychologist with a BSc in Psychology from a recognized university in Italy and an MSc in Systemic Psychotherapy from the United Kingdom. His practical training at the elder care facility AKTIOS enhanced his experience in psychological support for adults and families. He works with individuals, couples, and families who seek to understand their relationships, manage difficulties, and improve communication and connection. His approach is tailored to the needs of each person or system, promotes resilience, self-awareness, and care, within a safe, collaborative space.

Katsani Errikaiti is a licensed Psychologist - Psychotherapist (license number 993383) and maintains a private practice in Peristeri. She holds a degree from the Department of Psychology at Panteion University of Social and Political Sciences and a postgraduate degree in Clinical Psychology from the University of Reading, UK. Additionally, she is certified in psychotherapeutic training from the Hellenic Educational Institute of Analytical Group and Family Psychotherapy. She has acquired valuable work experience, having completed her internship as a psychology assistant at Panteion University, the Mental Health Center of Nea Filadelfeia, and as an Honorary Psychology Assistant at the University of Reading, UK. Subsequently, she worked as a Psychologist at The Smile of the Child, the Child Mental Health Center, and the Social Psychiatry Society P. Sakellaropoulos. Finally, she has attended numerous seminars and conferences aiming at continuous professional development in her field of expertise.