Mental Health and Counseling results in Attica

H Γεωργακάκη Στέλλα είναι Ψυχολόγος - Ψυχοθεραπεύτρια και διατηρεί ιδιωτικό γραφείο στη Νέα Σμύρνη. Είναι αριστούχος απόφοιτη Ψυχολογίας του University of Central Lancashire και έχει εκπαιδευτεί στο Κλινικό Πρόγραμμα Ειδίκευσης στη Συστημική Ψυχοθεραπεία στο Ινστιτούτο Εκπαίδευσης και Έρευνας στη Συστημική Ψυχοθεραπεία "Λόγω Ψυχής", ενώ στο ίδιο Ινστιτούτο έχει πραγματοποιήσει Κλινική Ειδίκευση στην Αντιμετώπιση του Τραύματος.

Παράλληλα, έχει παρακολουθήσει πολυάριθμα εκπαιδευτικά προγράμματα και σεμινάρια στη διάγνωση συναισθηματικών δυσκολιών, σε εργαλεία αξιολόγησης και παρέμβασης καθώς και στη Θεραπεία Ζεύγους και σε ΛΟΑΤΚΙ+ Θέματα στη Συμβουλευτική και Ψυχοθεραπεία.

Επιπροσθέτως, έχει παρακολουθήσει το μετεκπαιδευτικό πρόγραμμα "Ψυχική Υγεία Παιδιών και Εφήβων" στο Τμήμα Ψυχιατρικής Παιδιών και Εφήβων του Γενικού Νοσοκομείου Αττικής "Σισμανόγλειο - Αμαλία Φλέμινγκ" καθώς και την  Κλινική Ψυχοπαθολογία στην Α ́ Ψυχιατρική Κλινική του Πανεπιστημίου Αθηνών - Αιγινήτειο Νοσοκομείο σε συνεργασία με το Ερευνητικό Πανεπιστημιακό Ινστιτούτο Ψυχικής Υγιεινής. 

Τέλος, έχει αποκομίσει σημαντική εργασιακή εμπειρία δουλεύοντας στο Κέντρο Παιδιού και Εφήβου αλλά και ιδιωτικά , πραγματοποιώντας συνεδρίες με παιδιά, ενήλικες και οικογένειες.

Στο ιδιωτικό της γραφείο προσφέρει υπηρεσίες ψυχικής υγείας σε παιδιά - εφήβους και ενήλικες. 

The Mental Health and Cognitive Empowerment Center “Thymisis” in Neo Psychiko was established with the aim of providing substantial support and care to individuals with memory difficulties, dementia, Alzheimer’s Disease, and other neurological conditions such as Multiple Sclerosis, Epilepsy, and Parkinson’s Disease.

It offers specialized programs for assessment, support, and intervention, tailored to the needs of each individual. Additionally, it provides counseling for caregivers and families, as well as prevention and memory enhancement programs on both individual and group levels.

The scientific director of the “Thymisis” Center, Kentro Psyxikis Ygeias Kai Noitikis Endynamosis Thymisis - Mpaltouka Konstantina, is a graduate of Psychology from Panteion University of Social and Political Sciences. She holds a postgraduate degree in “Neurosciences and Neurodegenerative Diseases” from Aristotle University of Thessaloniki.

She possesses extensive experience in supporting individuals with dementia, Alzheimer’s Disease, and other neurodegenerative disorders, having worked in care and rehabilitation facilities. Furthermore, she has participated in scientific conferences and seminars and is actively involved in voluntary mental health programs.

She is a member of the Hellenic Neuropsychological Society and collaborates with the Aiginiteio Hospital, participating in clinical and educational activities in the field of neuropsychology.

Elizampeth Stamou is a Psychologist - Neuropsychologist with clinical and research experience in the field of mental health and neuroscience. She possesses a strong scientific background in the study of brain function through neuroimaging, with a particular interest in the relationship between the brain, behavior, and psychopathology.

She has extensive professional experience in London, having worked as a clinical scientist in leading hospital institutions such as King’s College Hospital, Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust, and Cleveland Clinic London, focusing on neuroimaging for preoperative assessments in populations with neuro-oncological disorders, epilepsy, and complex neurological conditions.

Simultaneously, she is actively engaged in adult psychotherapy, specializing in eating disorders (Master Practitioner in Eating Disorders) and with extensive experience in the assessment and treatment of anxiety, depression, neurodevelopmental difficulties (autism spectrum, ADHD), as well as complex challenges in daily functioning. Her therapeutic approach is integrative and individualized, combining Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, contemporary evidence-based models, and person-centered understanding, aiming for meaningful and sustainable change. She places particular emphasis on women’s mental health, supporting women with chronic hormonal conditions and the psychological and physical impacts these have on daily life.

Dimitris Aggelopoulos is a psychotherapist and educator specializing in Group Analysis. In his private practice, located in the center of Athens, he provides individual and group psychotherapy to individuals facing challenges in their personal lives, relationships, or mental health. His goal is not only the relief of symptoms, but also the emergence of each unique individual and the discovery of new ways of behavior and perception, focusing on healthy relationships and a sense of fulfillment.

He firmly believes that psychological difficulties are not solely individual problems, but mirrors of society, the relationships, and the groups within which we live and interact. Through Group Analysis, he utilizes the function of the group to facilitate the revealing of hidden aspects of the self, offering honest feedback and creating a space where individuals can express themselves freely, without fear of judgment. The group operates as a microcosm of relationships – a dynamic reality in which changes do not remain theoretical, but significantly impact the members’ broader lives.

Dimitris Aggelopoulos fosters an environment of safety and trust, where each person has the opportunity to face their challenges and cultivate the distinctive characteristics of their personality. Psychotherapy is not a luxury, but a vital investment in the relationship with ourselves and others.

Ο Κόκκορης Παναγιώτης είναι Ψυχολόγος - Ψυχοθεραπευτής και διατηρεί ιδιωτικό γραφείο στη Γλυφάδα. Έχει ολοκληρώσει τις προπτυχιακές του σπουδές στο τμήμα Ψυχολογίας του Πανεπιστημίου της Κρήτης και τις μεταπτυχιακές του σπουδές στο πρόγραμμα "Προαγωγής Ψυχικής Υγείας - Πρόληψη Ψυχιατρικών Διαταραχών" της Ιατρικής Σχολής του Εθνικού και Καποδιστριακού Πανεπιστημίου Αθηνών. Έχει ακόμη ολοκληρώσει το μετεκπαιδευτικό σεμινάριο "Γνωσιακή και Συμπεριφορική Θεραπεία Ενηλίκων" Του Κέντρου Εφαρμοσμένης Ψυχοθεραπείας και Συμβουλευτικής και το διαδικτυακό σεμινάριο "Εισαγωγή στην Θεραπεία Αποδοχής και Δέσμευσης" του Institute for Better Health. Είναι ακόμη απόφοιτος του μετεκπαιδευτικού σεμιναρίου "Ψυχοσεξουαλικές Διαταραχές: Διάγνωση και Θεραπεία" του Ερευνητικού Πανεπιστημιακού Ινστιτούτου Ψυχικής Υγείας (Ε.Π.Ι.Ψ.Υ.). Έχει εργαστεί στην Ψυχιατρική Κλινική του Ναυτικού Νοσοκομείου Αθηνών, στο Γραφείο Στήριξης Οπλιτών του Γενικού Επιτελείου Στρατού, στην Εταιρεία Κοινωνικής Ψυχιατρικής και Ψυχικής Υγείας, και στο Ιατρείο Σεξουαλικής Υγείας της Πανεπιστημιακής Ψυχιατρικής Κλινικής του Αιγινητείου Νοσοκομείου.

Rizou Katerina is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist with 20 years of experience, maintaining a private practice in Cholargos and is a member of the Hellenic Psychological Society. She obtained her degree from the University of Kent at Canterbury in the United Kingdom and trained in Psychodynamic-Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy through continuous seminars, postgraduate training programs, supervision, and years of personal therapy. She continued her postgraduate education at the Athens Center for the Study of the Human (A.K.M.A) and in Systemic – Family Therapy. Subsequently, she earned her master's degree as a Special Educator, with an emphasis on learning disabilities, from the University of Nottingham Trent. Additionally, she has worked in hostels and residential facilities for psychosocial rehabilitation and has served as Program Manager at a Day Center for individuals with mental health disorders. She addresses adolescents with behavioral problems, adults with difficulties such as anxiety, depression, relationship and behavioral issues, as well as broader emotional disorders, and also works with families or couples. Finally, she collaborates on a case-by-case basis with psychiatrists.

Papakonstantinou Vasilis is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist and Addiction Counselor with a private practice in Kifisia. He holds a degree in Psychology from an English University (OU) and a license to practice as a Psychologist. He was trained in Person-Centered and Focusing experiential Psychotherapy at the Hellenic Focusing Center. Additionally, he received training in an integrative psychotherapy model (Group therapy, Family Systemic therapy, Cognitive therapy, Relapse prevention, Motivational interviewing) with applications including Addiction counseling. He holds a Diploma in Addictions Counselling from The Center for Addiction Treatment Studies. He has also been trained in Mental Health Promotion by the Department of Psychiatry at the University of Athens in collaboration with King’s College, London Educational Trust for Health Improvement. His professional experience includes working as a freelancer in individual and group psychotherapy, while concurrently working at a detoxification structure (KEAS) and volunteering his services to NGOs attuned to contemporary social needs, such as the cancer patient association KEFI and the volunteer group Symplefsi. Furthermore, he has provided his services at the Pain Management Clinics of Aretaieio and the Red Cross. Finally, he is a member of the Hellenic Society of Counseling, an esteemed member of the Hellenic and European Society of Psychotherapy, and holds a European Certificate in Psychotherapy.

Farantakis Giannis is a Mental Health Consultant - Psychotherapist and maintains a private practice in Ano Patisia. He is a graduate of the four-year Psychology program at Athens Metropolitan College and holds a postgraduate degree in Reichian Body Psychotherapy "Body Posture and Character" from the Hellenic Institute of Neurophytotherapy & Character Analysis "Wilhelm Reich". Concurrently, he has specialized as a Psychotherapist in body psychotherapy at the "Wilhelm Reich" Center. He has gained significant work experience, having served as a workgroup coordinator for the improvement and development of interpersonal and client relations at the company Web-Net Digital Agency, as well as working as a Psychotherapist at the mental health service provider company Man Of Style. He also provided psychological support on the counseling helpline "Together for the Child 11525". In his private practice, he offers a wide range of services, respecting the unique needs of each client.

Η Τσούλου Έλενα είναι Ψυχαναλυτική Ψυχοθεραπεύτρια, Προσωπική Ακαδημαϊκή Σύμβουλος Φοιτητών Ψυχολογίας στο τμήμα Ψυχολογίας του Μητροπολιτικού Κολλεγίου (Oxford Brookes University). Διατηρεί ιδιωτικό γραφείο στο Ηράκλειο Αττικής. Ανήκει στο Βρετανικό Σύλλογο Ψυχοθεραπείας (BACP- British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy) ενώ βρίσκεται σε διαδικασία απόκτησης πιστοποιητικού της Ευρωπαικής Εταιρείας Ψυχοθεραπείας (European Association for Psychotherapy- EAP) από την Εθνική Εταιρεία Ψυχοθεραπείας Ελλάδος (ΕΕΨΕ). Ολοκληρώνοντας το μεταπτυχιακό της με τίτλο “Συνθετική Ψυχοθεραπεία και Συμβουλευτική” ( διάρκεια 3 έτη) στο University of East London πραγματοποίησε την πρακτική της άσκηση στο Ιδιωτικό Κέντρο Ψυχοθεραπείας “Roots” στην Καλλιθέα Αττικής. Εκεί εργάστηκε ως εκπαιδευόμενη ψυχοθεραπεύτρια ενηλίκων, πραγματοποιώντας ατομικές συνεδρίες ενηλίκων με έμφαση στην Ψυχοδυναμική Προσέγγιση. Κατά τη διάρκεια αυτής της εμπειρίας, συνεργάστηκε με επόπτες διαφορετικών θεραπευτικών προσεγγίσεων, γεγονός που της επέτρεψε να αναπτύξει μια ολιστική ματιά στη θεραπευτική διαδικασία, λαμβάνοντας υπόψη τη μοναδικότητα και τις ανάγκες κάθε ανθρώπου. Έπειτα, ξεκίνησε την μετεκπαίδευσή της, την Κλινική Εκπαίδευση στην “Ψυχοδυναμική/Ψυχαναλυτική Ψυχοθεραπεία Παιδιών και Ενηλίκων” στο ΔΙ.ΚΕ.Ψ.Υ (Διεπιστημονική και Ερευνητική Ψυχοκοινωνική Υποστήριξη Παιδιών και Ενηλίκων) (διάρκεια 4 έτη) η οποία αποτελεί για εκείνη τον πυρήνα της θεραπευτικής της πορείας, καθώς αποτελεί μια βαθιά εμβάθυνση στην κατανόηση της ανθρώπινης ψυχολογίας, όχι μόνο του εαυτού της αλλά και των άλλων. Υπήρξε κινητήριος δύναμη για την εφαρμογή ψυχοδυναμικών αρχών για την υποστήριξη τόσο παιδιών, όσο και ενηλίκων. Στη πορεία, συνειδητοποίησε ότι η εμπειρία και το ενδιαφέρον της συνδέονται άμεσα με την ψυχοθεραπεία ενηλίκων, στην οποία τελικά επέλεξε να ειδικευτεί. Πιστεύει βαθιά ότι κάθε άνθρωπος κρύβει μέσα του ένα παιδί που αναζητά τη φροντίδα. Εργάζεται κλινικά τα τελευταία χρόνια, διατηρώντας ιδιωτικό γραφείο στο Ηράκλειο Αττικής πραγματοποιώντας ατομικές συνεδρίες ενηλίκων, αξιοποιώντας όλα όσα έχει διδαχθεί και βιώσει μέσα από την ψυχαναλυτική διαδικασία. Αποτελεί μέλος της ομάδας του Κέντρου ατομικών και ομαδικών θεραπειών “Ψυχή και Σώμα” στο Βύρωνα, μιας ομάδας διαφορετικών προσεγγίσεων, όπου λειτουργώντας συνεργατικά, προσπαθούν για την καλύτερη θεραπευτική συνθήκη, λαμβάνοντας υπόψη την μοναδικότητα του κάθε ανθρώπου. Η Ψυχαναλυτική Ψυχοθεραπεία για εκείνη είναι η τέχνη της κατανόησης του εαυτού και βασίζεται στην αυθεντική σχέση που δημιουργεί ο θεραπευτής µε τον θεραπευόμενο. Πιστεύει πως η ψυχαναλυτική ψυχοθεραπεία δεν αλλάζει το ποιος είσαι. Σε βοηθά να αντέχεις τον εαυτό σου και την συναισθηματική σου πραγματικότητα. Κατά την διάρκεια της συνάντησης των δύο, ως θεραπεύτρια ενθαρρύνει τον θεραπευόμενο/η να υπάρξει όσο το δυνατόν περισσότερο ελεύθερα και ειλικρινά γίνεται μέσα στον θεραπευτικό χώρο, καλώντας τον/την να μιλήσει για οτιδήποτε του έρχεται στον νου χωρίς λογοκρισία με όλες τους τις σκέψεις και φαντασιώσεις. Παρέχεται ένας ασφαλής χώρος όπου παρουσία της γίνεται μια βαθιά εξερεύνηση όλων των ανυπόφορων συναισθημάτων, όπου ως θεραπεύτρια είναι η φωνή ενός απλού ανθρώπου που μιλάει σε έναν άλλον άνθρωπο με τρόπο που αφορά προσωπικά τον άλλον άνθρωπο και την ιστορία της μεταξύ τους σχέσης. Η ίδια μέσα από µια διαδικασία προσωπικής ανάλυσης μπορεί να υπάρξει αυθεντικά στον θεραπευτικό χώρο και μαθαίνοντας να αντέχει δικές της δυσκολίες μπορεί να βοηθήσει και άλλους ανθρώπους να κάνουν ελεύθερες επιλογές μέσα από την εξερεύνηση του ασυνειδήτου. Πιστεύει πως όσο πιο βαθιά φτάσει κανείς τον εαυτό του, τόσο βαθιά µπορει να φτάσει και κάποιον άλλον, γνωρίζοντας τι ανήκει σε εκείνον και τι στον άνθρωπο που έχει απέναντι του. Μπορεί να δημιουργήσει µια αυθεντική και ειλικρινής σχέση που να ευνοεί την εξερεύνηση ακόμη και των πιο τρομακτικών δυσκολιών, σκέψεων και συναισθημάτων και καλείται να αυξήσει την ικανότητα του “ονειρεύεσθαι”. Γίνεται µια προσπάθεια μεταξύ σας να βάλετε σε λόγια την αλήθεια σχετικά µε την συναισθηματική εμπειρία µε στόχο να δημιουργηθεί µια δυνητικά νέα εμπειρία που θα εργαστείτε ψυχικά. Σκοπός της θεραπευτικής σας συνεργασίας είναι να κάνετε ελεύθερες επιλογές, λαμβάνοντας υπόψη τις δικές σας ανάγκες. Ένας άνθρωπος για να υπάρξει ελεύθερος πρέπει να ζει. Και πως ζει κανείς; Ζει κανείς μόνο όταν έρχεται σε επαφή με τα συναισθήματα του και αντέχει την συναισθηματική του πραγματικότητα.

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.

Pegiou Theodora is a Psychologist - Mental Health Counselor and maintains a private practice in Rafina. She holds a degree from the Department of Psychology at Panteion University of Social and Political Sciences and an H.N.D. in "Counseling & Psychology" from the Mediterranean College. Concurrently, she is attending the four-year training program Alypia Art - Training in Synthetic Psychotherapy at the Lifelong Learning Center (ΚΕ.ΔΙ.ΒΙ.Μ.) of the University of Thessaly. She has also completed numerous postgraduate seminars and programs related to Gestalt Psychotherapy and Positive Psychology, both at theoretical and experiential-practical levels, having obtained corresponding diplomas and certifications. She has gained experience by participating in a support and educational supervision group of mental health professionals at the Counseling & Psychotherapy Center "Psychilaton," where she also completed her internship. She is an associate member of the Hellenic Society of Positive Psychology (EETHESPY) and a member of the American Psychological Association (APA). Finally, the specialist focuses on individual therapy, counseling, and interpersonal relationships.

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.

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.

Antonios Kryonis is a Mental Health Counselor - Psychotherapist and maintains a private practice in Gerakas. He has undergone systematic training as a psychotherapist and developmental counselor within the psychodynamic model, specializing in individual and group analysis. Additionally, he utilizes integrative elements from behavioral, cognitive, and other psychotherapeutic approaches he has been trained in. He has also received systematic training in Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP), a model of behavioral and communicational change and development, from Nlpingreece and holds the NLP Practitioner Certification. He is trained in the method of Systemic Constellations at the Hellenic Institute of Systemic Constellations Bert Hellinger. He is a member of the International System-Centered Institute, System Centered Training Research Institute, where he continues his education in this method. Alongside his psychotherapeutic training, he has attended and participated in numerous specialized training seminars, educational programs, as well as international and national scientific conferences related to group analysis, psychodrama-sociodrama, prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of mental disorders in adults and adolescents, and the presentation of recent scientific research and findings. Furthermore, his office includes other associates who are Mental Health Counselors and mental health advisors.

Tragara Elena is a Psychologist and a certified Gestalt Psychotherapist, maintaining a private practice in Ano Patisia. She is a graduate of the Department of Psychology at Panteion University and has been trained in the Gestalt therapeutic approach at the Psychotherapy and Training Center "Gestalt Foundation." As part of her studies, she completed her internship at the 251st General Air Force Hospital, as well as at the Clinical and Research Department of the Institut Curie in Paris, France. Additionally, she has received training in Clinical Psychopathology at Aeginiteio Hospital through the "Panagiotis Oulis" program. Throughout her professional career, she has worked as a Psychologist at the Rehabilitation and Recovery Center "Blocks Rehab Philoktitis," where she collaborated with individuals suffering from chronic conditions, as well as patients requiring psychological support during their rehabilitation and recovery following sudden health issues. Her objective is to create a safe space for individuals seeking to deeply understand themselves and evolve the way they relate to others. Within her practice, Ground Psychotherapy, a multipurpose psychotherapy space operates, founded on the principles of human care and empathy towards people's needs. It is a supportive environment that simultaneously provides the appropriate ground for the emergence of sensations, thoughts, emotions, and needs. Mental health services offered include individual and group psychotherapy, couples therapy, and counseling.