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Katerina Rogga BSc, MSc is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist with a private practice in Livadeia. She graduated from the Department of Psychology at Aristotle University of Thessaloniki and holds a Master's degree (MSc) in Health Psychology from the University of Bath, UK. She has completed postgraduate specialization in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and has finalized her training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Children and Adults at the Society of Cognitive and Behavioral Studies. Additionally, she has completed training seminars in Sexual Education and Special Education at the University of the Aegean.

She maintains a private practice in Livadeia and has significant experience in primary and secondary school settings as a Psychologist within the framework of the Special Education Support Services (EDY). She has worked in special education institutions as well as in multiple primary schools and kindergartens in the regions of Boeotia and Phocis. She served as a Psychologist at the International Organization for Migration, providing support to vulnerable populations, and has collaborated with Doctors Without Borders in Samos.

Moreover, she has experience in local government and social services, as well as professional work in the United Kingdom as a Support Worker and research assistant. Finally, she has contributed voluntary work and internships in mental health and social support facilities, developing comprehensive skills in clinical intervention and counseling.

Karypidis Konstantinos is a Psychotherapist and maintains a private practice in Petroupoli. He has been trained in Integrative Counseling and Psychotherapy and holds an Advance Diploma in Counselling & Psychology from the I.C. Institute in Los Angeles. He was awarded the Patient Preference Award by his patients on doctoranytime, who ranked him among the top preferred professionals on the platform. For over 20 years, he has collaborated with executives and employees worldwide, helping them to derive greater satisfaction from their lives and work. His contribution was recognized in 2022 when the international organization Thinkers 360 ranked him among the top 50 global thought leaders in Change Management. He specializes in interpersonal relationships, stress management, anger management, and panic attack management.

Πολλές φορές οι δυσκολίες της καθημερινότητας, το άγχος ή οι αλλαγές στη ζωή μας κάνουν να νιώθουμε μπλοκαρισμένοι ή συναισθηματικά κουρασμένοι. Η ψυχοθεραπεία αποτελεί έναν χώρο κατανόησης, αποδοχής και ουσιαστικής αλλαγής.

Η Μαρία Γαλάνη Ψυχολόγος - Ψυχοθεραπεύτρια προσφέρει ένα ασφαλές και εμπιστευτικό πλαίσιο , όπου μπορείτε να μιλήσετε ανοιχτά για όσα σας απασχολούν. Μέσα από τη θεραπευτική σχέση στόχος είναι η ενίσχυση της αυτογνωσίας, η διαχείριση του άγχους και η ανάπτυξη πιο ισορροπημένων τρόπων σκέψης και σχέσεων. Είναι πτυχιούχος Ψυχολογίας του Παντείου Πανεπιστημίου. Έχει εκπαιδευτεί στη Ψυχοδυναμική Ψυχοθεραπεία στο Ινστιτούτο Ψυχολογίας και Υγείας Θεσσαλονίκης και έχει ολοκληρώσει πρόγραμμα κλινικής κατάρτισης στην ψυχοθεραπεία. Κατέχει μεταπτυχιακό τίτλο σπουδών στη Διαπολιτισμική Ψυχολογία από το Πανεπιστήμιο Σόφιας St. Kliment Ohridski. Έχει πραγματοποιήσει πρακτική άσκηση στο Κέντρο Κοινωνικής Παρέμβασης Κορυδαλλού, ενώ έχει συμμετάσχει εθελοντικά στη λειτουργία του Ιατρείου Πόνου του Γενικού Νοσοκομείου Τρικάλων, παρέχοντας ψυχολογική υποστήριξη σε ασθενείς με χρόνιες παθήσεις, καθώς και στο Θεραπευτήριο Χρονίων Παθήσεων Τρικάλων.

Διαθέτει εμπειρία στη συμβουλευτική και ψυχοθεραπευτική υποστήριξη ενηλίκων, εστιάζοντας σε ζητήματα άγχους, διαπροσωπικών σχέσεων, συναισθηματικών δυσκολιών και προσωπικής ανάπτυξης.

Παρέχει ψυχολογική υποστήριξη σε εφήβους που αντιμετωπίζουν προκλήσεις της αναπτυξιακής αυτής περιόδου, όπως: άγχος, στρες και συναισθηματική ένταση, δυσκολίες αυτοεκτίμησης και διαμόρφωσης ταυτότητας, προβλήματα στις φιλικές ή οικογενειακές σχέσεις, σχολική πίεση και δυσκολίες προσαρμογής, διαχείριση έντονων συναισθημάτων (θυμός, απογοήτευση, ανασφάλεια), κοινωνικό άγχος και δυσκολίες επικοινωνίας, αλλαγές και μεταβάσεις ζωής (εφηβεία, σχολικές αλλαγές, χωρισμός γονέων κ.ά.)

Στόχος της θεραπευτικής διαδικασίας είναι η ενίσχυση της αυτογνωσίας, της συναισθηματικής ρύθμισης και της ανάπτυξης υγιών τρόπων έκφρασης και σχέσεων. Όπου κρίνεται απαραίτητο υπάρχει συνεργασία και καθοδήγηση γονέων με σεβασμό στην εμπιστευτικότητα του εφήβου.

Οι συνεδρίες πραγματοποιούνται στη Γλυφάδα και online.

The Kentro Meletis Kai Eidikon Therapeion Eksypni Anaptyksi consists of a specialized team of professionals providing psychological support for parents and children, as well as services in speech therapy, occupational therapy, and special education. Eksypni Anaptyksi has over 15 years of experience in the field of private education and therapy. The team's passion for children is the foundation and driving force that motivates them to continue delivering their services to the fullest extent of their capabilities. They remain constantly vigilant, updating their teaching methods and the implementation of the center’s therapeutic programs by following the most modern and validated standards.

Leontari Virginia is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist and maintains a private practice in Ioannina. She studied Psychology at the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki and completed a Master of Science (MSc) degree in “Clinical Mental Health” from the School of Medicine at AUTH. Furthermore, she was trained in Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy and specializes in the Treatment of Eating Disorders and Obesity. She has significant experience, having worked in various public and private organizations, such as UNICEF and the Social Welfare Center of the Epirus Region. Finally, she possesses research experience consisting of participation in conferences and seminars as well as scientific publications.

Danatsopoulou Keli is a Mental Health Counselor - Psychotherapist, holding an M.Sc. in Person-Centered Counseling and Psychotherapy, certified by the European Association for Psychotherapy (EAP). She works privately as a Psychotherapist, and her personal philosophy is based on trust in the uniqueness of each individual and the personal process of development, therapy, and improvement of their quality of life.

Eleni Karafylli is a Clinical Psychologist (MSc), licensed to practice, and maintains a private practice in Athens. She holds a degree from the Department of Psychology at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens (NKUA), with postgraduate studies in Clinical and Psychoanalytic Psychopathology at Rennes 2 University (France). She has worked in France as a hospital psychologist (Infectious Diseases Department, Hematology Department, Internal Medicine Department) and as a Clinical Psychologist - psychotherapist in public adult psychiatric facilities. Since 2024, she has been working at the Palliative Care Unit "Galilaia" while simultaneously maintaining a private practice in Athens. She undertakes cases across the full spectrum of psychopathology, applying a personalized approach to symptoms. Her practice is oriented by psychoanalytic theory, personal analysis, and psychoanalytic supervision. Her research and clinical interests focus on the clinical aspects of extremes, so-called "crisis" experiences, and the subjective impact of serious illnesses. She accepts adolescents (<16 years old) and adults, offering sessions in Greek or French, either in person or online.

Gialamoudi Ira is a Psychologist and maintains a private practice in Ampelokipoi. Her professional focus centers on issues related to counseling children and parents. She holds a degree in Psychology from the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, as well as a degree in Sociology from Panteion University of Athens. This interdisciplinary background allows for a holistic understanding of both human behavior and the social context within which it develops. She completed her internship in the Child Psychiatry Department of the General Children's Hospital of Penteli, a department that provided extensive experience in mental health cases of children and adolescents as well as parent counseling both in outpatient clinics and in liaison psychiatry settings. Additionally, she has participated in interdisciplinary teams within the department as well as in educational programs up to the present. She holds a professional license to practice and is an active member of the Hellenic Psychological Society. Her practice offers individual as well as group-family sessions based on a systemic approach, addressing issues related to family conflicts, couple communication problems, counseling for parents and children, anxiety, and adolescent mental health concerns.

Kotrotsou Eirini is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist maintaining a private practice in Kallithea. She holds a degree from the Department of Psychology at Panteion University of Social and Political Sciences and a Master's Degree in Collaborative Psychiatry: Integrated Care of Physical and Mental Health from the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. She has specialized in Integrative Psychotherapy (Person-Centered and Cognitive Approach), Behavioral Therapy for Anxiety Disorders (E.P.I.PSY and 1st Psychiatric Clinic of the University of Athens), as well as Clinical Psychopathology (Aeginiteio Hospital). She was a member of the Psychoeducational Volunteer Team (Gestalt approach) supporting cancer patients at the K.E.F.I. Association and has participated in experiential seminars at the Gestalt Institute of San Francisco-Greece. Additionally, she has completed training in the NeuroAffective Relational Model™ (NARM), which focuses on addressing relational and developmental trauma. Finally, she has worked as a Psychologist at an Alzheimer’s Center and has provided voluntary services at the Memory Clinic of the General Hospital of Athens G. Gennimatas. In her private practice, she offers a wide range of mental health services tailored to the needs of each individual. For her professional and personal development, she is continuously engaged in personal therapy, education, and supervision.

Mpogdanou Marina is a Psychologist and adult psychotherapist. She holds a degree in Psychology from the University of Crete and a Master's degree in Cognitive and Behavioral Psychotherapy from the University of Central Lancashire. In addition to her primary studies, she has specialized and obtained certification in Life Coaching as well as in Special Education and Training. In recent years, she has been working privately as an adult psychotherapist, gaining experience in clinical settings such as the Psychiatry Department at AHEPA Hospital and the Psychiatric Hospital of Thessaloniki.

Η Κατερίνα Μωριάτη είναι Ψυχολόγος-Ψυχοθεραπεύτρια υπαρξιακής προσέγγισης. Γεννήθηκε το 1978 στην Αθήνα. Είναι απόφοιτος του Τμήματος Ψυχολογίας του Εθνικού και Καποδιστριακού Παν/μιου Αθηνών, με ειδίκευση στην Ψυχολογία της Παιδικής Ανάπτυξης (Msc in Psychology of Child Development, Central Lancashire) και δόκιμο μέλος της Ελληνικής Υπαρξιακής Φαινομενολογικής Ψυχοθεραπείας (Hellenic Society of Daseinanalysis). Έχει ολοκληρώσει ποικίλες εκπαιδεύσεις που άνοιξαν τους δικούς τους δρόμους στη συνομιλία της με τους ανθρώπους: H τέχνη και το παιχνίδι στη συστημική θεραπεία (Εργαστήριο Συστημικής Ψυχολογίας και Παιδαγωγικής), Εκπαίδευση Αποτελεσματικού Γονέα (P.E.T, Gordon Ηellas), Παιγνιοθεραπεία, Άγχος και θεραπευτική παρέμβαση, Σχετίζεσθαι, Σχολική Ψυχολογία κ.α. Από την υποστήριξη των προσφύγων και των ψυχιατρικά ασθενών, που αποτέλεσε εμπειρία σταθμό για την πορεία της, το 2003 βρέθηκε στον χώρο της εκπαίδευσης, όπου έως και σήμερα εργάζεται σε ιδιωτικό Δημοτικό σχολείο. Εκεί υποστηρίζει συμβουλευτικά μαθητές και γονείς, διαμορφώνει εξατομικευμένα προγράμματα αποκατάστασης μαθησιακών δυσκολιών και εκπονεί προγράμματα συναισθηματικής αγωγής σε ομάδες.

Θαυμάζει τον άνθρωπο, τη φύση και τη ζωή, αναζητά να γνωρίσει καθημερινά τις διαφορετικές πτυχές της. Διατηρεί ιδιωτικό γραφείο στη Σαρωνίδα όπου συναντά ενήλικες και παιδιά.

Tsampalati - Vakalopoulou Ioanna is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist who maintains a private practice in Omonia. She is a graduate of the Department of Psychology at Panteion University, with a postgraduate specialization (MSc) in Counseling and Career Guidance from the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, and has undergone further training in Cognitive-Behavioral Psychotherapy. She has also received advanced training in Clinical Psychopathology at Aeginiteio Hospital in collaboration with the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, where she distinguished herself for her performance. As a professional, she primarily provides services within frameworks focusing on mental health and the professional integration/reintegration of individuals with disabilities, collaborating with organizations such as the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, the Panhellenic Association for Psychosocial Rehabilitation and Professional Reintegration, the Institute of Social Dynamics, among others, and is a scientific collaborator of KE.PSY.SY.

Eleni Karagianni is a Certified Integrative Psychotherapist with studies in Integrative Counseling in Psychotherapy and Pedagogy, and maintains a private practice in Piraeus. She has specialized in Museum Pedagogy (through the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens) and has attended numerous seminars focused on creativity, the senses, and written expression, enhancing her psychotherapeutic approach with experiential and artistic elements. She has worked for many years in the field of education, gaining deep understanding of the needs of children, adolescents, and parents, and utilizes this experience to provide meaningful psychotherapeutic support to adults and families. She believes that human strength exists within from childhood and is expressed through creativity, imagination, and resilience. Recognizing and cultivating these internal resources form the foundation for change, growth, and empowerment in adults' lives. In her psychotherapeutic practice, she supports individuals in discovering their capabilities, overcoming difficulties, and building healthy relationships with themselves and others. She combines theoretical training with experiential methods, emphasizing the enhancement of mental resilience, self-awareness, and personal balance. She remains committed to ongoing learning and development, continuously enriching her work with new knowledge, approaches, and creative practices to offer comprehensive and compassionate psychotherapeutic support to every person who seeks her help.

Tsintsiou Xara is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist and maintains a private practice in Serres. She holds a degree in Psychology from the Faculty of Philosophy at Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, and completed a three-year training program in Cognitive Behavioral Psychotherapy from the Hellenic Society of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, certified by the European Association for Behavioural and Cognitive Therapies (EABCT). She volunteered to gain two years of clinical experience at the 3rd University Psychiatric Clinic of the P.G.N.Th. AHEPA Hospital, where she participated in clinical case assessments, administration, scoring, and interpretation of psychometric and neuropsychological tests, attended a series of educational activities and sessions, and took part in afternoon therapeutic groups for hospitalized patients. For her continuous professional development, the Psychologist attended a six-month program in Cognitive Behavioral Psychotherapy at the Mental Health Center of the Central Sector of Thessaloniki, within the framework of training healthcare personnel of the Hellenic Police (EL.AS.), and subsequently participated in weekly psychiatric case analyses for diagnosis at the same Center for a similar period. Recognizing science as a dynamic and constantly evolving process, and wishing to be part of this evolution, she has attended numerous scientific conferences and seminars. It is also important to note that she holds a Certificate of Educational Competence as an Adult Trainer in Non-Formal Education. Moreover, her training includes the structured parent education program "I Think & I Act." Finally, she has completed a training cycle in Trauma Therapy using the EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) method.

Karaiskou Euaggelia is a Psychologist-Psychotherapist with a private practice in Hymittos. She studied at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and subsequently specialized in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. Since 2015, she has been treating adult and adolescent patients experiencing difficulties related to anxiety (panic attacks, tics, obsessive-compulsive behaviors, etc.), mood disorders (depression, feelings of emptiness, binge eating episodes, anger, etc.), and interpersonal relationship challenges (low self-esteem, impulsivity, commitment, trust, etc.). She also provides counseling and psychotherapeutic support to parents and children over the age of 8. She has been trained in Active Listening within Thomas Gordon’s Effective Communication method, a valuable tool in her work. She continuously pursues further training through seminars, keeping up-to-date with new practices in her field. Her personal therapy, education, and many years of professional experience have led her to the beliefs that: "The first major step toward change and development happens by seeking help." and "Seeking help demonstrates strength and desire, not weakness."

Katsikia Iliana is a Mental Health Counselor, HND Psychology (University of Derby) - Psychotherapist specializing in Psychodynamic - Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy, maintaining a private practice in Aigaleo. She graduated from the Mediterranean College (Higher National Diploma in Psychology) and has completed a three-year training program in Psychodynamic/Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy for adults and children at DI.K.E.PSY (Interdisciplinary & Research Psychosocial Support for Children and Adults). Additionally, she has been trained in Cognitive Approach Techniques for the Management of Panic Attacks, Anxiety Disorders, and Anxiety Crises. Furthermore, she completed her training in Grief and Loss Counseling, providing counseling to adults as well as training groups on managing and understanding loss and self-care. Over the past ten years, she has volunteered at the Association for Abused Women and Minors "ELPIDA," offering empathetic counseling support to abused women. Finally, she has attended numerous educational seminars and is currently training in Gestalt Group Therapy.

Η Ανδριάνα Καλογεροπούλου είναι Κλινική Ψυχολόγος και Ψυχοθεραπεύτρια, με εκπαίδευση στη Συμβουλευτική και τη Συστημική Θεραπεία, καθώς και πιστοποιήσεις στον Νευρογλωσσικό Προγραμματισμό (NLP) και το Business & Career Coaching. Είναι κάτοχος μεταπτυχιακού τίτλου στην Εφαρμοσμένη Κλινική Ψυχολογία (University of UCLAN) και πτυχίου Ψυχολογίας με διάκριση Honors (University of Essex). Παράλληλα, διαθέτει μεταπτυχιακό MBA στο Μάρκετινγκ (University of Leicester) και πτυχιακές και μεταπτυχιακές σπουδές στη Νομική Επιστήμη (LLB & LLM – Δίκαιο Επιχειρήσεων, Université Pierre Mendès, Grenoble). Η πολυεπίπεδη επιστημονική της κατάρτιση και η πολυετής εμπειρία σε ηγετικές θέσεις πολυεθνικών εταιρειών τής επιτρέπουν να συνδυάζει τη βαθιά κατανόηση της ανθρώπινης συμπεριφοράς με στρατηγική σκέψη και οργανωσιακή αποτελεσματικότητα. Η εμπειρία της στον ανθρώπινο παράγοντα και στη διαχείριση οργανωσιακής συμπεριφοράς εμπλουτίζει το θεραπευτικό της έργο, συνδέοντας την ψυχολογία με την προσωπική ανάπτυξη και την επαγγελματική ευημερία. Η κλινική της εμπειρία περιλαμβάνει τη συμμετοχή της στο Ψυχιατρικό Τμήμα του 251 Γενικού Νοσοκομείου Αεροπορίας (ΓΝΑ), ως μέλος της διεπιστημονικής ομάδας που εργάζεται με νοσηλευόμενους με ψυχώσεις, καταθλίψεις, αγχώδεις διαταραχές και εξαρτήσεις. Συμμετέχει σε ομαδικές ψυχοθεραπείες και αξιοποιεί ψυχομετρικά εργαλεία στο πλαίσιο της ψυχοδιαγνωστικής διερεύνησης. Παράλληλα, δραστηριοποιείται σε συστημικά και συνθετικά κέντρα ψυχοθεραπείας και παρέχει ιδιωτικές συνεδρίες, συνδυάζοντας τη Συστημική Ψυχοθεραπεία με τεχνικές Coaching και NLP, προσαρμοσμένες στις ανάγκες του κάθε ατόμου ή ομάδας. Υποστηρίζει εφήβους, ενήλικες, ζευγάρια, οικογένειες και επαγγελματίες στη διαχείριση των προκλήσεων της ζωής και της εργασίας. Ασχολείται με ζητήματα όπως αγχώδεις και καταθλιπτικές διαταραχές, τραύμα, απώλεια και κρίσεις ζωής, σχέσεις (γονεϊκές, προσωπικές και επαγγελματικές), διαχείριση φόβων, εθισμοί και συναισθηματική απορρύθμιση, διατροφικές διαταραχές, burnout, αυτοπεποίθηση, ανάπτυξη δεξιοτήτων ζωής, καθώς και τη μετεξέλιξη επαγγελματικών σχεδίων και διαδρομής καριέρας. Πιστεύει ότι κάθε θεραπευτική διαδικασία αποτελεί ένα μοναδικό ταξίδι αυτογνωσίας, ενσυναίσθησης και ουσιαστικής προσωπικής εξέλιξης. Δημιουργεί έναν ασφαλή και ενδυναμωτικό χώρο, μέσα στον οποίο ο άνθρωπος μπορεί να εκφραστεί, να αναδομήσει τον εαυτό του και να αναδείξει την ψυχική ανθεκτικότητα και την ισορροπία του στη ζωή και στις σχέσεις.