Mental Health and Counseling results near Peristeri

Gkerki Georgia is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist and holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology from Cardiff Metropolitan University. She has been trained in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), one of the most scientifically validated psychotherapeutic approaches.

Her aim is to create a safe and supportive therapeutic environment where each individual can freely express themselves, gain deeper self-understanding, and develop practical tools for a more balanced and functional daily life.

She has attended specialized seminars in couples therapy and group analysis, enriching her clinical experience in both individual and group therapeutic settings. In her work, she supports individuals facing issues such as anxiety, depression, phobias, panic attacks, difficulties in anger management, interpersonal relationship problems, and low self-esteem, as well as parents seeking guidance in child-rearing.

She believes that psychotherapy is a journey of collaboration and empowerment, respecting the uniqueness and needs of each person.

Panitsa Anastasia is a Mental Health Counselor and holds a Master of Science (MSc) degree in Psychology from the School of Humanities at the University of East London. She has specialized in cognitive psychology, biopsychology, addictions, and counseling through helplines. Additionally, she has experience in anxiety disorders, panic attacks, and couples and family counseling. She provides counseling services for a wide range of cases, aiming at the best individualized support of each client's needs.

Rapti Agapi is a Psychologist - Narrative Psychotherapist and maintains a private practice in Ilion, Attica. She conducts individual psychotherapy and counseling sessions for children, adolescents, and adults, either in person or online. She holds a degree in Psychology from the University of Crete. Additionally, she has earned a postgraduate degree in "Applied Child and Adolescent Psychology" from the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, as well as in "E-Learning" from the University of Piraeus. She also specializes in Narrative Psychotherapy and Community Practice from the Institute of Narrative Psychotherapy and Community Practice of Thessaloniki, in collaboration with the Dulwich Centre in Australia. Concurrently, during her studies, she has participated in numerous seminars, such as Play Therapy, Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, Counseling and Vocational Guidance, Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), and First Aid. From 2017 to 2023, she has provided voluntary counseling and psychotherapy services at the social clinics of the Municipality of Ilion. From 2020 to the present, she has worked in settings such as the social service of the Municipality of Ilion, specialized therapy centers, primary education school units, School Educational Support Networks (S.D.E.Y.), as well as Interdisciplinary Assessment, Counseling, and Support Centers (K.E.D.A.S.Y.) in Athens, with primary responsibilities including the psycho-emotional and psychometric assessment of children and adolescents, parental counseling, and psychoeducation of children and adolescents.

Η Φύτρου Γεωργία MA είναι Ψυχολόγος - Ψυχοθεραπεύτρια και διατηρεί ιδιωτικό γραφείο στην Πετρούπολη. Είναι αριστούχος απόφοιτη του τμήματος Ψυχολογίας στο Πάντειο Πανεπιστήμιο Κοινωνικών και Πολιτικών Επιστημών.

Έχει ολοκληρώσει 4ετή εκπαίδευση στη Γνωσιακή - Συμπεριφορική Θεραπεία από το Ινστιτούτο Έρευνας και Θεραπείας της Συμπεριφοράς, που οδηγεί σε πιστοποίηση από τον EACBT. Ακολούθως, παρακολούθησε πρόγραμμα ειδίκευσης στην Συστημική Ψυχοθεραπεία παιδιών και εφήβων και στην Συμβουλευτική Γονέων από το κέντρο Εντροπία. Τέλος, έχει γνωρίσει την Θεραπεία Ψυχικού Τραύματος (Τραυματοθεραπεία) μέσα από εκπαιδευτικά σεμινάρια στην μέθοδο DBR (Deep Brain Reorienting) από τον ίδιο τον δημιουργό του μοντέλου, Frank Corrigan, καθώς και εκπροσώπους του στην Ελλάδα, στο Level I & II. Αντίστοιχα, έχει συμμετάσχει στην εκπαίδευση του Level I στο μοντέλο του Brainspotting.

Στο παρόν, ολοκληρώνει τις μεταπτυχιακές της σπουδές στο ΔΠΜΣ του ΕΚΠΑ και του Πανεπιστημίου Κύπρου "Σχολική Συμβουλευτική και Καθοδήγηση".

Επαγγελματικά ασχολείται τόσο με ενήλικο και εφηβικό πληθυσμό όσο και με παιδιατρικό.

Στο πλαίσιο των προπτυχιακών της σπουδών πραγματοποίησε πρακτική άσκηση στο Ιατροπαιδαγωγικό Κέντρο Αθηνών (Νοσοκομείο Παίδων Παναγιώτη και Αγλαΐας Κυριακού). Εν συνεχεία, μετακόμισε στην Κρήτη όπου εργάστηκε στην Αστική Μη Κερδοσκοπική Εταιρία «Αρωγή» και συγκεκριμένα στην Κινητή Μονάδα Ψυχικής Υγείας Λασιθίου.

Mathioudi Maria practices Body Psychotherapy with the aim of achieving harmonious coexistence of mind, body, and soul. Her primary tool, both diagnostic and therapeutic, beyond verbal communication, is the body. The involvement of the body in the therapeutic process enables the individual to directly enhance self-awareness through self-observation, authenticity towards the Self, and psychological resilience — essential components of psychosomatic balance and overall health. Through the creation of an atmosphere of psychological closeness, empathy, and genuine respect for every personality, a safe and supportive space is formed for the journey towards positive development. She has many years of experience with adult groups, prevention and health promotion groups for pre-adolescents, as well as support groups for caregivers of cancer patients and the ill. Simultaneously, throughout these years, she has been conducting individual sessions, continuing her therapeutic work as a Body Psychotherapist in Aigaleo to this day.

Lagga Athanasia is a Psychologist, Cognitive-Behavioral Psychotherapist (CBT), and Clinical Hypnotherapist (Biothymic Psychotherapy). She maintains a private practice in Aigaleo and offers both in-person and online sessions for adults, children, and adolescents. She graduated from the Department of Psychology at Panteion University of Athens and holds a Professional License to Practice Psychology (license number 4667). Subsequently, she completed her postgraduate training in Cognitive-Behavioral Psychotherapy at the Center for Applied Psychotherapy and Counseling (K.E.PSY.SY.). Additionally, she is a certified Clinical Hypnotherapist and has completed her training in Biothymic Psychotherapy-Clinical Hypnosis at K.E.PSY.SY. She has also completed basic training in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) at the Institute for Research and Therapy of Behavior (I.E.S.TH.). She has attended numerous professional development seminars as part of her personal and professional growth.

Η Τσέργα Μαρία είναι Ψυχολόγος - Συστημική Οικογενειακή Ψυχοθεραπεύτρια και διατηρεί ιδιωτικό γραφείο στο Ίλιον. Ολοκλήρωσε τις βασικές σπουδές στην Ψυχολογία στο τμήμα Ψυχολογίας του Παντείου Πανεπιστημίου Αθηνών και διαθέτει άδεια ασκήσεως επαγγέλματος. Είναι αριστούχος του Μεταπτυχιακού προγράμματος «Προαγωγή Ψυχικής Υγείας και Πρόληψη Ψυχιατρικών Διαταραχών» της Ιατρικής Σχολής Αθηνών, του Εθνικού και Καποδιστριακού Πανεπιστημίου Αθηνών (Ψυχολόγος Υγείας). Είναι πιστοποιημένη Συστημική - Οικογενειακή Ψυχοθεραπεύτρια, αφού μετεκπαιδεύτηκε στην Εταιρεία Συστημικής Θεραπείας και Παρέμβασης σε Άτομα, Οικογένειες και Ευρύτερα Συστήματα (ΕΣΥΘΕΠΑΣ), ολοκληρώνοντας το τετραετές πρόγραμμα εκπαίδευσης. Η εκπαίδευσή της περιλάμβανε προσωπική θεραπεία και εμβάθυνση στη συστημική επιστημολογία και εποπτεία περιστατικών. Ταυτόχρονα, εκπαιδεύθηκε στην Παιγνιοθεραπεία, στην εταιρία Play Therapy Greece, ολοκληρώνοντας τις σπουδές της ως Ειδικός Θεραπευτικού Παιχνιδιού. Επίσης, εξειδικεύεται στη διάγνωση, διαχείριση και αντιμετώπιση περιπτώσεων νηπίων, παιδιών και εφήβων που παρουσιάζουν Διαταραχή Ελλειμματικής Προσοχής - Υπερκινητικότητας (ΔΕΠΥ) από τη Μονάδα Αναπτυξιακής & Συμπεριφορικής Παιδιατρικής της Ιατρικής Σχολής του Εθνικού και Καποδιστριακού Πανεπιστημίου Αθηνών. Τα τελευταία χρόνια εργάζεται στον χώρο της ψυχικής υγείας, σε δομές θεραπευτικής παρέμβασης, αλλά και σε δομές σχετικές με τη στήριξη ευάλωτων κοινωνικών ομάδων. Εργάζεται με παιδιά, εφήβους και ενήλικες τόσο στο πλαίσιο της θεραπείας, όσο και στο πλαίσιο της συμβουλευτικής και της υποστήριξης. Πιο συγκεκριμένα, έχει εργαστεί σε Κέντρα Υποδοχής και Αλληλεγγύης, σε δομές φιλοξενίας ασυνόδευτων ανηλίκων και ως επιστημονικός συνεργάτης σε Κέντρα Ειδικών Θεραπειών. Αξίζει να αναφερθεί ότι έχει προσφέρει εθελοντικά τις υπηρεσίες της σε Οργανισμούς που στηρίζουν παιδιά με απειλητικές για τη ζωή ασθένειες και τις οικογένειές τους και σε Οργανισμούς που προάγουν την ισότητα και τα ανθρώπινα δικαιώματα.

Psychologist Sampatakaki Dimitra maintains her practice in Haidari, offering specialized psychological support services. She addresses phobias and psychosomatic disorders, while assisting in the improvement of self-esteem and self-image. She provides counseling to parents and children, as well as support in managing anxiety, panic attacks, grief, and sexual disorders. With knowledge and empathy, she stands by those seeking meaningful assistance.

Kapetaniou Eirini is a Cognitive & Behavioral Psychotherapist - Neuro Mental Health Counselor and maintains a private practice in Aigaleo. She studied Psychology at The American University of Athens and subsequently completed postgraduate studies in Cognitive Neuropsychology - Cognitive Neuroscience (MSc in Cognitive Neuropsychology - Cognitive Neuroscience) at University College London (UCL). Additionally, she has been trained in Cognitive-Behavioral Psychotherapy at the Center for Applied Psychotherapy and Counseling. She has worked at the UCL Institute of Child Health - Developmental Cognitive Neuroscience Unit, and voluntarily, under the supervision of neurology professors, with patients with neurological disorders at UCL Hospital Trust and the Royal Hospital for Neurodisability in London. Furthermore, she has volunteered as a research assistant in the study "Hypoxia/ischaemia during development: Patterns of neuropathology and associated cognitive impairment" at the UCL Institute of Child Health - Developmental Cognitive Neuroscience Unit and Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children in London. Finally, she specializes in Cognitive Behavioral Psychotherapy and Cognitive Neuroscience.

Dr Aria Xristopoulou is a Psychologist with a private practice in Ilion. She holds a PhD, a BSc degree in Psychological Sciences, a master's degree in Counseling Psychology, and a master's degree in Existential Psychotherapy & Counseling. She is a member of the British Psychological Society, from which she also obtained her license to practice as a Psychologist, and she holds the Greek professional license issued by the Hellenic National Recognition and Information Center (NARIC). Additionally, she is a member of the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) in the UK. During her 15 years of experience in London, she has worked within the National Health Service (NHS) in adult mental health clinics and community psychological support programs for adolescents, adults, and the elderly. Furthermore, she has worked with adults experiencing severe mental illnesses in both primary and secondary care settings. She has provided psychological support to inpatients (aged 18-65) in emergency admission units, as well as in Psychiatric Intensive Care Units, offering specialized psychological assessments of mental disorders using psychological and neuropsychological tests, self-report measures, rating scales, collaborating with patients, family members, and other caregivers. She has also assisted adolescents facing emotional, psychological, or behavioral difficulties related to school, health, peer relationships, or developmental challenges. From 2012 to 2017, she served as Scientific Collaborator and Head of the Mental Health Department at the Unified Journalistic Organization (EDOEP). In her private practice, she offers a range of personalized, confidential evaluations and interventions for adults and adolescents.

Η Σταμέλλου Ιωάννα είναι Ψυχολόγος-Ψυχοθεραπεύτρια με ισχυρό ακαδημαϊκό υπόβαθρο και πολυετή εμπειρία στη Δυαδική και την Ομαδική ψυχοθεραπεία. Απόφοιτος του Εθνικού και Καποδιστριακού Πανεπιστημίου Αθηνών, ολοκλήρωσε τις προπτυχιακές της σπουδές στην Ψυχολογία στο Τμήμα Φιλοσοφίας, Παιδαγωγικής και Ψυχολογίας, ενώ έχει λάβει και το δεύτερο πτυχίο της στην Κλινική Ψυχολογία στο University of Central Lancashire της Αγγλίας. Επιπλέον, έχει λάβει τη μεταπτυχιακή ειδίκευση της ως Ψυχοθεραπεύτρια (Ψυχοδραματίστρια-Κοινωνικοθεραπεύτρια) μετά την τετραετή μετεκπαίδευση της στο Ψυχόδραμα και την Κοινωνικοθεραπεία (Θεραπευτικές Κοινότητες/Ομαδική Ψυχοθεραπεία) που πραγματοποίησε στο Ινστιτούτο Ψυχοδράματος- Κοινωνικοθεραπείας του Ανοικτού Ψυχοθεραπευτικού Κέντρου Αθηνών.

Στο ενεργητικό της συμπεριλαμβάνεται πολυετή εργασιακή εμπειρία στην Δυαδική και την Ομαδική Ψυχοθεραπεία και τις Θεραπευτικές Κοινότητες, καθώς μέσα από τη συμμετοχή της σε αυτές όπως και την οργάνωση κλινικών δράσεων, έχει συμβάλλει ενεργά στην ενδυνάμωση της ψυχικής υγείας και της κοινωνικής ενσωμάτωσης. Σήμερα, πραγματοποιεί ψυχοθεραπευτικές συνεδρίες παιδιών, εφήβων, ενηλίκων και ζευγαριών εστιάζοντας στην ενίσχυση της ψυχολογικής ανθεκτικότητας και της συναισθηματικής ισορροπίας. Συντονίζει ομάδες ψυχοδράματος, προσφέροντας στα άτομα την ευκαιρία να ανακαλύψουν τον εαυτό τους μέσω του αυθορμητισμού και της δημιουργικότητας, αναπτύσσοντας παράλληλα νέες δεξιότητες αποφόρτισης, αυτορρύθμισης, επικοινωνίας και αυτογνωσίας. Η εμπειρία της στην οργάνωση και τον συντονισμό ομάδων την καθιστά ικανή να υποστηρίξει τις ανάγκες διαφορετικών ηλικιακών ομάδων και θεραπευτικών στόχων. Παρέχει επίσης, υπηρεσίες συμβουλευτικής και ψυχολογικής υποστήριξης για άτομα τόσο τυπικής όσο και μη τυπικής ανάπτυξης (αναπτυξιακές διαταραχές), εστιάζοντας στην ενίσχυση των συναισθηματικών και κοινωνικών τους δεξιοτήτων και της προσωπικής τους εξέλιξης.

    Λαμβάνει συνεχιζόμενη επαγγελματική κατάρτιση μέσα από τη συστηματική συμμετοχή της σε εξειδικευμένα επιστημονικά συνέδρια, ημερίδες και σεμινάρια με αντικείμενο την ψυχοεκπαιδευτική εξέλιξη, την ομαδική ανάλυση και την ψυχοδυναμική προσέγγιση, καθώς έχει παρακολουθήσει διαλέξεις και επιστημονικές ημερίδες σε συνεργασία με νοσοκομεία, εκπαιδευτικούς οργανισμούς και διεθνείς ενώσεις, όπως η ΕΕΨΕ και η FEPTO.Η συμμετοχή της αυτή στα διεθνή συνέδρια έχει ενισχύσει περαιτέρω την κατανόηση της επίδρασης του ψυχοδράματος σε διαφορετικές πολιτισμικές και κοινωνικές πραγματικότητες εμπλουτίζοντας τη γνώση της για τις σύγχρονες προσεγγίσεις στην ψυχοθεραπεία τόσο στην Ελλάδα όσο και στο εξωτερικό.

Nikoleta Ortoulidou is a psychodynamic and IFS-informed psychotherapist.

She completed her studies in Counseling Psychology and immediately afterwards trained in addiction counseling with a CBT approach. She gained significant experience through therapeutic work both individually and in groups, having volunteered her services in addiction treatment centers in Thessaloniki and Athens, working with individuals facing addictive behaviors and psychosocial difficulties. Additionally, she has provided her services as a volunteer psychotherapist at the Child Protection Unit "Eliza" at Attikon University Hospital, supporting children, adolescents, and their families.

In recent years, she has been working privately with adults, focusing on trauma. Simultaneously, she continues her training in the Depth Analytical Psychology of Carl Jung at KPS, and consistently receives individual supervision, integrating contemporary approaches such as Internal Family Systems (IFS) and Compassionate Inquiry (Gabor Maté). IFS offers a different perspective on how to approach people and trauma. She is a psychology student and has been trained in IFS while also participating in group supervision in this approach.

The trainings she has completed enable her to use the approach that best suits each individual.

Her therapeutic stance is characterized by empathy, respect, and authentic presence. The goal is to create a safe therapeutic environment where the individual can gain deeper self-understanding, connect with their emotions, and process experiences that continue to affect them in the present.

Papadopoulou Anna is a Psychologist – Psychotherapist, Cognitive – Behavioral Psychotherapist and Clinical Hypnotherapist. She has completed basic training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapies at the Center for Cognitive Psychotherapy and Schema Therapy and holds a postgraduate professional specialization diploma in Clinical Hypnosis from the Center for Psychotherapy and Modern Applied Psychology. Simultaneously, she has attended a series of seminars and trainings in various therapeutic approaches, such as the Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy Postgraduate Program on the subject "The Difficult Patient," with a duration of 96 training hours (EPIPSY), which included (i) Theoretical lessons & bibliographic presentations, (ii) Clinical lessons & group case supervision, and the program "The Right Way of Life," by the International Women’s Support organization, WIN HELLAS. This is a 20-week counseling program concerning women who have suffered psychological (and other types of) abuse. Training in this program allows for a more specialized and effective approach to addressing abuse issues. Her professional office is based in Ano Patisia, and for several years she has been conducting online sessions for individuals residing outside Athens or abroad. She has worked as a Psychologist at the Psychosocial Support Center of the Municipality of Marousi from 2001 - 2012, at EKKA on the telephone helpline 1107 and in a shelter for abused women (2014-2015), and at the Counseling Center of the University of Piraeus (2000 - 2001). She holds a Psychology degree with a clinical orientation from the University of Padua (Italy) and a professional practicing license.

Lentzou Vasiliki is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist and maintains a private practice in Haidari. She graduated from the Department of Psychology at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens in 2012 and holds a master's degree in Counseling and Career Guidance. She has been trained in Integrative Systemic Psychotherapy at "Logo Psychis." She has participated in numerous seminars in various fields, including special education, developmental and clinical psychopathology. She has extensive professional experience in the education sector, providing counseling services to the school community, including students and parents. Additionally, she holds certified training in the psychological assessment of children and adolescents. Through the journey of psychotherapy, with the therapist as a companion, internal change and the development of each individual occur.

Sotiris Ntatsopoulos is a Mental Health Counselor specializing in the management of anxiety, stress, panic attacks, and psychosomatic symptoms. His work centers on supporting individuals facing anxiety and mood disorders, panic attacks, phobias, as well as guiding people who wish to focus on self-improvement and their personal or professional development. In his private practice in Ilion, he provides counseling both individually and in groups, as well as for couples, creating a safe and supportive environment. Through the counseling process, he assists clients in recognizing their difficulties, developing emotional management skills, and strengthening their mental resilience. His approach is based on Counseling Psychology combined with Mindfulness techniques, aiming to enhance self-awareness and foster healthier balances in the client’s daily life. This method allows individuals to gain deeper self-understanding and discover new ways to manage the challenges they face. Sotiris Ntatsopoulos studied Counseling Psychology and Mindfulness at IEK ALFA and holds a Recognized and Certified Counseling Degree from the Ministry of Education, as well as an International & Certified Degree in Counseling Psychology - Mindfulness from the International Body ABC CERTA. He maintains a private Counseling Psychology practice in Ilion. With consistency, respect, and empathy, he supports every individual, group, or couple on their personal journey toward improving mental health, self-actualization, and achieving a higher quality and more balanced life. Finally, there is the option for sessions to be conducted online as well.

Poupalou Vasileia is a licensed Psychologist who maintains her private practice in Ilion. She holds a degree in Psychology from the University of Wales and a master's degree (MSc) in Clinical Psychology from Derby University. Additionally, she has been trained in the fields of "Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)" and "Management of Emotional & Psychological Trauma" at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, and specialized in Special Education at the Lifelong Learning Center - G. Vanidis. She has also received training in the "Drama Therapy Model," "Parenting in School Age," and "Family Therapy in Grief." Her primary therapeutic approach is Cognitive & Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Positive Psychology, with a specialization in anxiety disorders. Given the fact that each individual is unique, with different life circumstances both past and present, different experiences, and varying cognitive schemas, she employs different coping methods. Through individualized intervention, the goal is to achieve long-term changes collaboratively, both by reducing or eliminating symptoms and negative thoughts that hinder daily life, and by fostering a different perspective on past, present, and future events.

Adamantia Gkika is a Psychologist, graduate of Panteion University of Athens, licensed to practice professionally. She completed a two-year master’s degree in Clinical Psychology with a specialization in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy at Hellenic American University (accredited by the State of New Hampshire, USA), graduating with distinction for academic performance.

She has completed basic training in Cognitive Analytic Psychotherapy (CAT) at the Panhellenic Society of Cognitive and Analytic Therapy, a member of the International Cognitive Analytic Therapy Association (ICATA), and is concurrently continuing her three-year specialization within the same framework. Additionally, she has attended specialized professional training seminars in Special Education and School Psychology at the University of the Aegean.

Her psychotherapeutic approach is integrative, tailoring each treatment plan to the unique needs of the individual. Her professional activity is governed by the Psychologist’s Code of Ethics and professional regulations, with emphasis on respect, confidentiality, and scientific validity.

She possesses clinical experience, having worked as a trainee Psychologist in the child psychiatry department of Tzaneio General Hospital of Piraeus. Subsequently, she voluntarily offered her services as a Clinical Psychologist in the adult unit of the Hellenic Center for Mental Health and Research in Aigaleo. She completed her internship as a Clinical Psychologist at the Roots Wellness Center.

Currently, she works as an external collaborator in a private practice in Petroupoli and provides counseling and psychotherapy services online to adolescents and adults.