Mental Health and Counseling results in Pagrati

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.

Adamtziloglou Maxi is a Clinical Psychologist - Psychotherapist and maintains a private practice in Pagkrati. She is a graduate of the Psychology School at the University of Lumière Lyon 2 and holds a Master's degree in "Clinical Psychology and Psychopathology" from the Psychology Department of the same university. In France, she worked in Child Psychiatry Centers and Day Centers providing individual and group psychotherapies. In Greece, she has collaborated with private and international humanitarian organizations offering counseling services to vulnerable population groups (refugee populations, victims of gender-based violence, etc.). She has extensive experience in the humanitarian field providing crisis intervention services. Simultaneously, she has also worked in Special Therapy Centers providing individual psychotherapy and parent counseling services. Furthermore, Ms. Adamtziloglou specializes in Systemic Psychotherapy and in her private practice offers specialized adult psychotherapy services, couple therapy, and parent counseling both online and in person.

Η Χατζηχρήστου Άννα είναι Πιστοποιημένη Ψυχοθεραπεύτρια και Σύμβουλος Ψυχικής Υγείας με ειδίκευση στην Προσωποκεντρική και Focusing Βιωματική Ψυχοθεραπεία και την Σύγχρονη Κλινική Ύπνωση. Ως πολύτιμα εφόδια διαθέτει τις συστηματικές σπουδές της σε Πανεπιστήμια της Αγγλίας και των Η.Π.Α., την εμπειρία που αποκόμισε από την μακροχρόνια εργασία της στο πεδίο, μα πάνω απ’ όλα τη συνέπεια και την αδιαπραγμάτευτη αγάπη της για το αντικείμενο. Γεννημένη το 1962 στην Αθήνα, απέκτησε Bachelor Degree στην Ψυχολογία ολοκληρώνοντας με επιτυχία τις σπουδές της στο Southeastern College της Πολιτείας Delaware των ΗΠΑ, ενώ μερικά χρόνια αργότερα της απονεμήθηκε από το University of East Anglia του Norwich Μεταπτυχιακός Τίτλος Σπουδών (Master) στην Προσωποκεντρική και Focusing Βιωματική Ψυχοθεραπεία. Θέλοντας να εμβαθύνει ακόμη περισσότερο, απέκτησε Πτυχίο Πιστοποιημένου Επαγγελματία στην Focusing Βιωματική Ψυχοθεραπεία από το Focusing Institute της Νέας Υόρκης, ενώ πρόσφατα εξειδικεύτηκε επίσης στην Σύγχρονη Βιοθυμική Κλινική Ύπνωση, λαμβάνοντας Πιστοποίηση Υπνοθεραπεύτριας από τον επίσημο επαγγελματικό φορέα Κλινικής Ύπνωσης στη Βρετανία (General Hypnotherapy Standards Council). Είτε ως μαθητευόμενη, είτε αργότερα ως εκπαιδεύτρια και επόπτρια, συνέχισε να έχει σταθερή παρουσία στο χώρο της κατάρτισης Επαγγελματιών Ψυχικής Υγείας. Ταυτόχρονα, συμμετείχε σε δεκάδες Συνέδρια, Διεθνή Συμπόσια και Ημερίδες σε Ελλάδα και εξωτερικό. Ωστόσο, γνωρίζοντας πως κανένας τίτλος δεν μπορεί να υποκαταστήσει την γνήσια εμπειρία φρόντισε από νωρίς να υπηρετήσει την επιστήμη της στην πράξη, εργαζόμενη σε εθελοντική βάση επί 15 χρόνια (2005-2020) στο Ιατρείο Περιοχικής Αναισθησίας, Θεραπείας Πόνου και Παρηγορικής Αγωγής του Αρεταίειου Πανεπιστημιακού Νοσοκομείου Αθηνών, στον τομέα Συμβουλευτικής και Ψυχοθεραπείας. Παράλληλα, από το 1990 έως σήμερα διενεργεί ατομικές και ομαδικές συνεδρίες και βιωματικά εργαστήρια σε συνεργασία με Κέντρα Ψυχικής Υγείας, έχοντας ακόμα συμμετάσχει εθελοντικά σε Εκστρατείες Προληπτικής Ιατρικής για Παιδιά και Ενηλίκους υπό το Γενικό Νοσοκομείο Παίδων "Π. & Α.Κυριακού". Είναι ιδρυτικό μέλος της Ελληνικής Προσωποκεντρικής - Βιωματικής Εταιρείας (ΕΠΒΕ), μέλος της Εθνικής Εταιρείας Ψυχοθεραπείας Ελλάδος (ΕΕΨΕ), της Ευρωπαϊκής Εταιρείαs Ψυχοθεραπείας (EAP), της Ελληνικής Εταιρείας Συμβουλευτικής (ΕΕΣ), της Ευρωπαϊκής Εταιρείας Συμβουλευτικής (EAC), της Παγκόσμιας Εταιρείας Προσωποκεντρικής και Βιωματικής Συμβουλευτικής και Ψυχοθεραπείας (WAPCEPC) και Πιστοποιημένη Επόπτρια Προσωποκεντρικής και Focusing Ψυχοθεραπείας από το Υπουργείο Παιδείας (ΕΟΠΕΠ).

Venianaki Vanesa is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist who conducts both in-person and online sessions. After completing her studies at the Faculty of Philosophy of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, in the Department of Philosophy, Pedagogy, and Psychology, she studied Psychology at the University of East London. Additionally, she has completed postgraduate studies in Counseling and Psychotherapy at the Metropolitan College. As part of her postgraduate program, she worked as an Integrative Psychotherapist in the Municipality of Agios Dimitrios, providing counseling sessions. She has experience working in various settings and with different age groups, such as the Model Elderly Care Unit "RODI - Rodicare" and the Vocational Training Center (KEK) AKMI. Currently, she teaches in the undergraduate Psychology program at Metropolitan College and continues her extensive training in the Systemic approach at AKMA, further expanding her professional role as a psychotherapist.

Stelios Despotakis is a Person-Centered Counselor - Psychotherapist and has been active in the field since 2015, offering individual and group sessions in a warm and colorful space on Leof. Vasileos Konstantinou, between Evagelismos metro station and the Panathenaic Stadium.

- He views psychotherapy as a process of developing the innate potential of the individual, "a kind unfolding of our uniqueness". Through his work, he accompanies people on their journey, facilitating their efforts to better understand themselves, cope with stress, heal trauma, improve relationships, overcome feeling stuck, change direction and realise dreams

- He was trained at the College for Humanistic Sciences ICPS and holds a Professional Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling (PGDip 2 years), the European Certificate of Psychotherapy (ECP 4 years), and a Masters level certificate in the Treatment of Depression (PCE-CfD 1 year) recommended by the UK's National Health Service (NHS). In addition, he has attended intensive training in Non-Violent Communication, Conflict Resolution and Online Counselling. Last but not least, he is currently being trained as a Mindfulness Teacher in Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT 1 year) from the Oxford Mindfulness Foundation in partnership with Oxford University.

- In addition to his private practice, for five years he volunteered his services at the Social Solidarity and Psychological Support Network "synYperxi" offering support to vulnerable populations, and during the Pandemic he collaborated with Alzheimer Athens supporting caregivers of people with dementia via Online Counselling. Furthermore, he is a member of the Panhellenic Association of Person-Centered and Experiential Approach Professionals and the European Psychotherapy Association.

- Before engaging in psychotherapy, he studied, worked and lived abroad for most a decade. His first degree was in Engineering Mathematics at the University of Bristol (BEng) graduating with First-Class Honours, followed by a Postgraduate Diploma in Mathematics Education at the University of Oxford (PGCE). He then worked as a teacher in various institutions in England, Australia and Berlin, with a particular emphasis on democratic education

- Why work together? He thinks he's sensitive, trustworthy, and open to what he hears. However, there's no better way to find out if you're a good match than meeting in person (or Online via Videocall)

Yfanti Katerina is a Psychologist with a private practice in Pangrati. She holds a degree in Psychology from Panteion University of Social and Political Sciences, a master's degree in Counseling Psychology from Keele University (MSc), and has been trained in Person-Centered Therapy. She is a member of the BPS (British Psychological Society) and the BACP (British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy). She has been trained in Behavioral Therapy specializing in Anxiety, Somatoform, and Sexual Disorders (THESY), in Clinical Hypnotherapy (Emotional Research Center & Self-esteem), in Counseling Support for Children of Infant, Child, and Adolescent age (Center for Applied Psychotherapy and Counseling), in Parent Counseling (Center for Applied Psychotherapy and Counseling), and in Trauma and Grief Therapy (Taking Flight International Corporation). For several years she worked in Psychosocial Rehabilitation structures of the Ministry of Health (EPSAMY), while simultaneously maintaining her private practice in Athens for over ten years, offering psychological services across the full spectrum of human behavior, creating a therapeutic framework of safety and trust.

Alatsa Xrysanthi is a Psychologist and Systemic Psychotherapist who maintains a private practice in Pangrati. She holds a degree in Psychology from the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens (NKUA) and has completed postgraduate studies in Clinical Psychology and Psychopathology at the Université de Bordeaux. She has worked as a Psychologist in Mental Health Centers in France, at the Korydallos Prison, as well as at the Lyrakou Clinic. In her private practice, she treats adults, families, and couples, focusing on providing the best possible support tailored to the individualized needs of each patient.

Priniotaki Katerina is a Mental Health Counselor with a private practice in Pangrati. She has experience in individual psychotherapy and counseling. She studied Psychology at the American College (Deree) and holds a Master's degree (MA) in Counseling and Psychotherapy from the University of East London, with extensive hands-on experience in psychoanalytic therapy and supervision. Additionally, she has worked at the Elderly Care Unit of the Moschato Social Welfare Center. She has expertise in cases of anxiety disorders, panic attacks, eating disorders, depression, relationship counseling, bereavement, and more.

Xorianopoulou Andriani is a Mental Health Counselor - Psychotherapist with a private practice in Pangrati. She holds a degree in Sociology from Panteion University and a master's degree in Counseling and Psychotherapy from the University of East London. Additionally, she specialized in Cognitive Psychotherapy at the Kostas Stefanis Research University Institute of Mental Health, Neurosciences and Precision Medicine, in collaboration with the First Psychiatric Clinic of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. She has also volunteered as a psychotherapist at the Social Protection and Solidarity Organization of the Municipality of Vrilissia and at the Parental Equality for the Child Association. Furthermore, in the context of ongoing professional development, she has attended numerous training programs, workshops, and seminars and is a member of the Hellenic Association of Cognitive Psychotherapies and the European Association for Behavioural and Cognitive Therapies.

Sgouromalli Dimitra graduated from the Psychology Department of the University of Crete in 2018. Subsequently, she completed her postgraduate studies in the program "Counseling Psychology & Counseling in Special Education, Training & Health" at the University of Thessaly. She is currently training as a Systemic Psychotherapist at the "Logou Psychis" Training Institute. Simultaneously, she has been working as a Psychologist and Psychotherapist in private and public institutions for the past 5 years, providing Counseling & Psychotherapy services to children, adolescents, adults, and parents. These activities facilitate a deeper understanding of issues such as self-awareness and self-acceptance, relationships and parenting, crisis management, and the handling of dysphoric symptoms.

Marianna Papadopoulou is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist. She completed her Psychology studies (BSc Hons) at the University of East London, while her postgraduate training is in Systemic and Family Psychotherapy at the Centre for the Investigation of Human Relations (4 years). She holds an Advanced Professional Diploma in Counseling from the International European University of Paris, has been trained in Psychoeducation, and has received additional training related to substances and addictions from KETHEA. She is a member of the British Psychological Society (BPS) and the Hellenic Society for Systemic Therapy (ELESYTH).

Her career began in the social sciences, with a degree in Political Science and postgraduate studies in Sociology at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. For many years, she worked in positions that required substantial contact and interaction with people, supporting groups and individuals in demanding, changing, and international work environments. She had the opportunity to collaborate with people from different cultural backgrounds and to come into direct contact with the difficulties hidden behind roles, responsibilities, and transitions. This experience served as a springboard for her engagement with Psychology.

As a Psychologist - Psychotherapist, she works with adults, adolescents, couples, and families of various ages who are facing difficulties, challenges, or are in a transitional phase. Sessions are addressed to individuals living in Greece or abroad and can be conducted either in person or online, in Greek or English.

Mpakirtzoglou Savvas is an experienced Psychologist - Psychoanalyst with a private practice in Pangrati (adjacent to Divani Caravel). He provides specialized services in relief, emotional care, and psychotherapy for psychosomatic health issues including depression, anxiety, phobias, compulsions, anticipatory anxiety, sleep and eating disorders, sexual dysfunctions, somatoform complaints and physical illnesses, as well as psychosocial crisis management. Additionally, he offers group educational activities for mental health professionals and personal development for all.

Douflias Konstantinos MSc is a Psychologist-Psychotherapist and maintains a private practice in Pangrati. He holds a degree in Psychology and a Master's Diploma in Forensic Medicine - Forensic Psychiatry from the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki (AUTH). The specialist handles cases across the full spectrum of Psychology, offering both in-person and online sessions.

Haroula Tsatsani is a Psychologist, graduate of the Department of Psychology at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens (NKUA), and a Relational Psychoanalytic Psychotherapist, certified by the Institute of Relational and Group Psychotherapy (ISOPS). She is a member of the International Association for Relational Psychoanalysis and Psychotherapy (IARPP) and the American Group Psychotherapy Association (AGPA). She has successfully completed the Master's Program in "Clinical Management of Addictions" at the Athens Medical School and has extensive clinical experience in public and private mental health institutions. She has collaborated with Day Centers (Ariadni–KMOP, Galini–Prometheus), the Psychological Support Hotline 10306, primary and secondary education schools as a school psychologist, as well as hospitals such as "Evangelismos". Additionally, she has experience in the diagnosis and treatment of sexual dysfunctions, as well as supporting children and adolescents in shelters for unaccompanied minors. Currently, she maintains a private practice in Mets, providing psychotherapy to adults and adolescents facing difficulties in interpersonal relationships, mental disorders, psychosomatic symptoms, addictions, and other challenges. Simultaneously, she collaborates with the psychotherapeutic center "Psychoplefsi" in Athens and the Konstantakou office in Western Attica. She holds a Professional Practice License as a Psychologist (7894/12.10.2016) and receives consistent supervision and training, continuously advancing her personal and professional development.