Mental Health and Counseling results in Nea Smirni

Pougias Xaris is a Psychotherapist - Clinical Hypnotherapist and maintains a private practice in Nea Smyrni, while simultaneously serving as a collaborator and lecturer in Psychology courses at the Art Center and Artens seminars. He holds a degree in Psychology and is a certified clinical hypnotherapist by the General Hypnotherapy Standards Council. He specializes in Cognitive Behavioral Psychotherapy, Clinical Hypnotherapy, Bioenergetic Psychotherapy, and is a member of the Stress Management Society. Additionally, he has attended seminars on hypnotherapy, biological mechanisms, stress management, clinical hypnosis, sports hypnosis, as well as Mindfulness. Recently, his scientific interest has focused on Psychosomatic disorders and Psychodermatology, specifically skin conditions such as acne, psoriasis, atopic dermatitis, melanoma, vitiligo, urticaria, and trichotillomania. Finally, he works with autoimmune diseases and Hypnobirthing – smooth childbirth through deep relaxation.

Η Κούτσου Μαρίνα είναι Σύμβουλος Ψυχικής Υγείας και διατηρεί ιδιωτικό γραφείο στη Νέα Σμύρνη. Είναι απόφοιτος του τμήματος Φιλοσοφίας, Παιδαγωγικής και Ψυχολογίας (ΦΠΨ) του Εθνικού και Καποδιστριακού Πανεπιστημίου Αθηνών, με κατεύθυνση την Ψυχολογία και στη συνέχεια ολοκλήρωσε το τριετές πρόγραμμα μετεκπαίδευσης της Συμβουλευτικής στο Κέντρο Εφαρμοσμένης Συμβουλευτικής και Ψυχοθεραπείας. Έχει συμμετάσχει σε πληθώρα σεμιναρίων με σκοπό την περαιτέρω εκπαίδευση και επιμόρφωση. Μέσα από τις ατομικές συνεδρίες και με γνώμονα την Συστημική προσέγγιση, προσφέρεται υποστήριξη σε θέματα που αφορούν αγχώδεις διαταραχές, διαταραχές διάθεσης, πένθος, διαπροσωπικές και οικογενειακές σχέσεις και ανάπτυξη αυτογνωσίας. Παρέχονται επίσης συνεδρίες Συμβουλευτικής ζεύγους και Συμβουλευτικής γονέων, με στόχο την διαχείριση προβλημάτων που προκύπτουν στο οικογενειακό πλαίσιο.

Vlaxou N Akrivi (MSc) is a Psychologist – Clinical Neuropsychologist and maintains a private practice in Nea Smyrni. She works with adults, providing psychotherapeutic support for a wide range of psychological difficulties, including anxiety disorders, panic attacks, specific phobias, personality disorders, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), difficulties in emotional regulation, eating disorders, as well as challenges in interpersonal relationships. Additionally, she offers neuropsychological assessment and cognitive rehabilitation services, as well as evaluation of legal competency. She is a graduate of the Department of Psychology at the University of Crete and holds a Master's Degree in Clinical Neuropsychology – Cognitive Neurosciences (EKPA), in collaboration with the Montreal Neurological Institute (MNI) of McGill University, Canada, which she completed with distinction. Through her postgraduate education, she gained in-depth knowledge of nervous system functioning and neuropsychological assessment in cognitive disorders. Concurrently, she has been trained in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy at the Institute of Research and Behavioral Therapy (IETHS), as well as in Compassion Focused Therapy, aiming to provide meaningful, individualized, and supportive therapeutic care within a safe and collaborative framework.

Artemis Moraki is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist with a private practice in Nea Smyrni. She studied Psychology at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. Subsequently, she completed a three-year Master's degree in Counselling and Psychotherapy at the University of East London (MA Counselling and Psychotherapy), where she trained in an Integrative Model of Psychotherapy. She then successfully attended the "Child and Adolescent Mental Health" Training Program at the Community Mental Health Center of Pagrati of the General Hospital of Athens "Evangelismos." She is currently undergoing training in the Advanced Program on Behavioral Therapy for Anxiety Disorders, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder at the Research University Institute of Mental Health (EPIPSY). Alongside her studies, she has participated in numerous seminars and workshops and pursues continuous professional development and training. Professionally, she has collaborated with the Social Service of the Municipality of Ilioupoli, providing individual counseling and psychotherapy to adults and adolescents; with the Day Center of the Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Disorders Society in the Municipality of Marousi, participating in non-pharmacological interventions (groups) and memory clinics; and with the Organization Against Drugs (OKANA). Additionally, she has worked at the Eastern Athens Branch for Persons with Disabilities, part of the Social Welfare Center of the Attica Region (KKPPA), offering individual counseling and psychotherapy through sessions to the beneficiaries and their families, as well as organizing psychotherapeutic activity groups for the beneficiaries. Finally, she specializes in Depression, Interpersonal Relationships, and Anxiety and Mood Disorders.

A Step Beyond is a center for Counseling, Psychotherapy, Personal Development, Wellness, and Prosperity Growth. It was established by Kentro Psyxikis Ygeias Kai Euimerias A Step Beyond - Katranis Konstantinos Kai Synergates with the aim of providing therapies to individuals who wish to overcome their problems, to make their lives fuller and more beautiful, and to be guided towards wellness and prosperity through the necessary and appropriate means. The center’s specialists act as allies and companions for those who seek to discover new strategies and apply them, to enhance and utilize their internal resources, to learn new things or to view old matters from new perspectives, to heal traumas, to acquire new skills, to overcome fears and phobias, to eliminate chronic stress, and to live mindfully in the present moment, setting goals and achieving them. At A Step Beyond, the individual’s needs are addressed by selecting the appropriate specialist from among the trained Psychologists, Psychotherapists, Mental Health Professionals, or Personal Development Counselors to design a flexible and tailored evolution plan for each person.

Georgakopoulou Eui - En Ekseliksei was born and raised in Athens. She completed her studies at the University of West London, earning a Bachelor of Psychology with honors (BSc Hons). She graduated with distinction from Coventry University, obtaining a postgraduate degree MSc in Occupational Psychology. She has received further training in Counseling, Diagnosis & Intervention in Eating Disorders (Master Practitioner), Life Coaching, Coaching in Organisations (Gestalt Foundation), and Career Counseling. She has extensive participation in seminars and training programs focusing on individual psychotherapy, crisis management, research methodology, the organization and operation of Parenting Schools, and Career Counseling. She has presented at conferences on Professional Counseling for Mental Health Service Users. She has also been active in adult education through collaboration with a reputable educational institution, conducting workshops and seminars on topics drawn from the field of psychology. She holds a professional license to practice as a psychologist. She is a member of the British Psychological Society (BPS), registered in the Registry of Graduate Psychologists of SEPS Cyprus, and a member of the Society for Industrial and Organizational Psychology (SIOP) – the 14th Division of the American Psychological Association (APA). During her studies, she collaborated with the Psychiatric Clinic "Dromokaiteio." She has many years of experience in Career Counseling, having worked with former alcohol users and individuals with psychosocial difficulties. She collaborates with a Psychosocial Rehabilitation unit and also practices privately at her office in Nea Smyrni, fully engaging in clinically supervised work. She deals with issues of personal and professional development, relationship counseling, adults, adolescents, broader needs for self-awareness and empowerment, mood disorders, eating disorders, anxiety management, career change, and the overall achievement of goals.

Tyropoulou Lilian is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist and maintains a private practice in Nea Smyrni. She graduated with honors in Psychology from the University of Greenwich, where she was awarded the highest grade in her department and achieved the second-best grade among international students at the university in 2015. Additionally, she holds specialized postgraduate degrees in Cognitive Neuroscience from University College London (UCL) and in Integrative Counselling and Psychotherapy from the University of Derby. During her research experience in London, she was trained in the assessment of psychometric and cognitive tools, as well as neuroimaging techniques. Beyond her university studies, she has received training on "Issues of Sexual Orientation & Gender Identity in Psychotherapy (LGBTQI+)" from psychologist Eva Spinou. As a volunteer, she has collaborated with the Non-Governmental Organization ANODOS, participating in clinical cognitive rehabilitation groups and promoting autonomy alongside the therapeutic team of the day center. Currently, she volunteers at the Polychromo School, which promotes research and education on Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity & Characteristics within the educational environment. Finally, she has attended seminars and conferences in Greece and London related to psychology and neuroscience, and she is a member of the British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy.

Tsalikidou Aliki is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist and maintains a private practice in Nea Smyrni. She graduated from the Department of Psychology at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and has earned an MSc from the Medical School of the same university in the field of Mental Health Promotion - Prevention of Psychiatric Disorders. Professionally, over the past 16 years, she worked at KETHEA. She has been trained in Group Dynamics and has attended various training cycles in Systemic - Family Therapy. She has completed training in Counseling in the field of Substance Addiction at the Department of Psychiatry, University of California, San Diego. Additionally, she has received training in "New Therapeutic Techniques" at Amsterdam UMC (University Medical Center), as part of the Erasmus+ program (professional mobility in the healthcare sector). She has participated in numerous training programs for managing difficult patients, eating disorders, internet addiction, as well as special developmental disorders. She has collaborated with the Experimental Psychology Laboratory of the 1st Psychiatric Clinic of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and has participated in various research projects. From 2005 to 2006, she worked at the Children's Workshop, Center for Speech, Writing, and Behavior, providing Emotional Support services for children and Counseling for parents. From 2006 to 2022, she worked at KETHEA Diavasi, supporting both the addicted individuals and their families. From 2015, she held Unit Manager positions, initially at the KETHEA Diavasi Family Support Center and later in the Main Treatment Phase (Therapeutic Community).

Anna Olga Stasinopoulou is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist with a private practice in Nea Smyrni. She studied Psychology at Aristotle University of Thessaloniki. She continued her studies at the University of Edinburgh, Scotland, where she completed a Master's degree in Child and Adolescent Mental Health, followed by a second Master's degree in Applied Psychology for Children and Adolescents. During her studies in Scotland, she trained and gained clinical experience in Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy for children, adolescents, and families, and completed a one-year training program in the Person-Centered Approach in Counseling. Subsequently, she returned to Greece and completed a four-year training program in Systemic-Family Psychotherapy at the Institute of Systemic Thinking and Psychotherapy. In the past, she has worked as a Mental Health Counselor for adults and children/adolescents both in Greece and abroad, within mental health services of the National Health Service (NHS) in the United Kingdom, in day centers and support structures for adults with autism and Asperger's syndrome, in Non-Governmental Organizations, and in Primary and Secondary Education. She provides individual psychotherapy for adults, psychotherapy for children and adolescents, family psychotherapy, parental counseling, and couples therapy.

Georgia Mpertsia is a Clinical Psychologist and Cognitive-Behavioral Psychotherapy Therapist. She specializes in treating anxiety, phobias, panic disorders, depression, relational and family difficulties in adults, adolescents, and children. Additionally, she teaches at a private college in Attica. She graduated from the Department of Psychology at Panteion University of Athens, and completed her postgraduate studies with honors in Clinical Psychology at the University of Central Lancashire, UK. Her specialization was carried out in the Cognitive-Behavioral Psychotherapeutic Approach. Her clinical experience includes mental health and rehabilitation facilities such as K.E.TH.E.A DIAVASI, E.P.A.PSY, and private support structures for individuals with disabilities. She has been trained in clinical and translational research as a member of the Laboratory of Experimental Psychology and Neuropsychology at Aiginiteio Hospital. Currently, she collaborates with private psychotherapeutic institutions in Attica. She has been trained in clinical assessment and administration of Psychometric Tools for the investigation of Anxiety, Mood, Depression and Mania, Cognitive Functions/Mental Functionality in healthy and clinical populations. Finally, she has participated in and attended numerous conferences and seminars in the field of Psychology and has published a variety of articles in collaboration with online mental health platforms.

Η Κυβέλλου Ξένια είναι Ψυχολόγος - Ψυχοθεραπεύτρια και διατηρεί ιδιωτικό γραφείο στη Νέα Σμύρνη. Σπούδασε Φιλοσοφία στο Πανεπιστήμιο Ιωαννίνων. Η Σύγχρονη Φιλοσοφία αναζητεί το νόημα του ανθρώπου ή αλλιώς το νόημα της ύπαρξης. Ο Κόσμος είναι το αντικείμενο της, ο κόσμος που μας φιλοξενεί, μας διαμορφώνει και τον διαμορφώνουμε ως γένος. Παράλληλα με τις σπουδές της εργάστηκε για τέσσερα χρόνια σε Ίδρυμα Αποκατάστασης παιδιών με κινητικά προβλήματα. Μετά την ολοκλήρωση των σπουδών της, ακολούθησε μεταπτυχιακές σπουδές στη Διοίκηση Ανθρώπινου Δυναμικού. Η καριέρα της στο κόσμο των επιχειρήσεων, στη συμβουλευτική καριέρας και στην επιλογή του κατάλληλου ανθρώπου για τη κατάλληλη θέση, της έδειξε ότι οι άνθρωποι επιτυγχάνουν ή αποτυγχάνουν στην εργασία τους τις περισσότερες φορές για λόγους που είναι ανεξάρτητοι από τα προσόντα τους. Εκείνο που καθορίζει τη τύχη των ανθρώπων στη εργασία τους είναι πρωτίστως η προσωπικότητα τους και οι επιλογές τους. Οι παραπάνω εργασιακές εμπειρίες της και τα ερωτήματα που προκύπτουν τόσο από την φροντίδα των παιδιών με ειδικές ικανότητες όσο και από τον κόσμο της εργασίας με οδήγησαν στην απόφαση να σπουδάσει Ψυχολογία. Ολοκλήρωσε τις σπουδές της στο Τμήμα Ψυχολογίας του Καποδιστριακού Πανεπιστημίου Αθηνών με Άριστα. Το Άριστα σηματοδοτεί το αμέριστο ενδιαφέρον μου για τον άνθρωπο και το προσωπικό κόπο μου να εξερευνήσω και να ανακαλύψω τι μας καθορίζει, τι μπορούμε να κάνουμε, τι μπορούμε να αλλάξουμε, πως μπορούμε να υπάρχουμε με νόημα. Παράλληλα με τις σπουδές της στο Πανεπιστήμιο ξεκίνησε ένα κύκλο εκπαίδευσης στη Διαγνωστική Ψυχολογία σε ανοικτό κέντρο νοσηλείας. Πραγματοποίησε την πρακτική της άσκηση στο Ψυχιατρικό Νοσοκομείο Αθηνών Δρομοκαϊτειο. Συμμετείχε για τρία χρόνια σε ομαδικά προγράμματα ψυχοθεραπείας. Ολοκλήρωσε τετραετή κύκλο σπουδών στη Συνθετική ψυχοθεραπεία και είναι Ιδρυτικό μέλος της Εταιρείας Συνθετικής ψυχοθεραπείας στην Ελλάδα. Ολοκλήρωσε κύκλο ετησίων σεμιναρίων στην Ελληνική Ψυχαναλυτική Εταιρεία.

Kastrioti Dora is a Psychologist and maintains a private practice in Paleo Faliro. She holds a degree from the Department of Psychology at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, with postgraduate studies in Liaison Psychiatry at the Medical School of NKUA. She is a member of the Freud-Lacan Psychoanalytic Society, where she shapes her theoretical and clinical training. Her practice is guided by the teachings of Sigmund Freud and Jacques Lacan, personal analysis, and psychoanalytic supervision. Finally, the specialist provides services tailored to the individual needs of each patient in her private office.

Plan For A Miracle Manthou Maria - Dimakopoulos Spyridon is a private Counseling and Therapy office located in Kallithea, with Maria Manthou and Spyridon Dimakopoulos serving as scientific supervisors. Maria Manthou studied Mental Health Counseling at the Center for Applied Psychotherapy and Counseling and completed the training program "Couples Therapy and Marriage Counseling" at the European Institute of Counselling and Psychotherapy. She studied Social Anthropology at Panteion University, completed the Positive Psychology training program at Panteion University, and obtained a Mindfulness Practitioner certificate from the Creativity and Harmony center. In recent years, she has worked in the field of mental health counseling and couples therapy, while also designing and implementing psychoeducational programs for adults, children, and adolescents. Spyridon Dimakopoulos studied Mental Health Counseling at the European Institute of Counselling and Psychotherapy. He completed training programs at Panteion University focusing on "Positive Psychology in Education" and "Sexual Education and Psychology of Adolescent Relationships."

Gioumpasi Zefi is a Psychologist who operates a private practice in Kallithea. She studied Psychology at Panteion University of Social and Political Sciences and holds a professional license to practice. She has received postgraduate training in Clinical Psychopathology from the Research University Institute of Mental Health (E.P.I.PSY.) and the First Psychiatric Clinic of the University of Athens - Aeginiteion Hospital, as well as in Cognitive-Behavioral Psychotherapy. Her extensive professional experience includes collaboration with various organizations as a Coordinator and Psychologist in Non-Profit Organizations, Day Centers, and Supported Living Facilities, providing individual and group sessions to children and adolescents with typical development and high-functioning disabilities, psychoeducation, and parental counseling. She also collaborates with private centers, offering individual and group sessions focused on Career Guidance for children and adolescents. Additionally, she administers School Readiness Tests and WISC V Intelligence Tests to children and adolescents. She has participated in the psychosocial support telephone helpline, from the First Psychiatric Clinic of the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens (NKUA) and the Federation of Psychosocial Rehabilitation and Mental Health Agencies "ARGO." She has worked as a psychologist with the Onassis Foundation in the programs "In the Heart of Autism" and "The Art of Recycling." Keeping up with ongoing developments in the field of Psychology and the continuously increasing needs, she has attended a large number of seminars and postgraduate training courses. She offers a wide range of services tailored to the needs of each individual based on Cognitive Behavioral Psychotherapy.

Menia Bontopoulou is a Clinical Psychologist licensed to practice professionally. She studied Psychology at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and subsequently completed postgraduate studies in the three-year Clinical Psychology Program at the same university. She has worked at the Adult Day Center "Lucien Bonnafe" as well as in Special Therapy Centers, and has completed a two-year internship at the Children's and Adolescents' Mental Health Institute "P. Sakellaropoulos" and at a Residential Psychosocial Rehabilitation Unit. Currently, she participates in the Clinical Training of the Psychoanalysis Forum of the Lacanian Field of Athens and maintains a private practice in Kallithea.