Mental Health and Counseling results in Attica

Tarsani Triantafyllio is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist licensed to practice and maintains a private practice in Metamorfosi. She conducts sessions both in-person and online. She works psychotherapeutically with adults, children, adolescents, and parents. She is a graduate of the Department of Psychology at the University of Crete and holds a postgraduate degree (M.Sc.) in "Mental Health and Child and Adolescent Psychiatry" from the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. She has specialized in "Adult Cognitive Behavioral Psychotherapy (CBT)" as well as in "Parent Counseling" at the Center for Applied Psychotherapy and Counseling (K.E.PSY.SY), and has also received basic training in "Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)" at the Society of Cognitive and Behavioral Studies. Additionally, she has been trained in Special Education and in supporting children with Autism Spectrum Disorder at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, as well as in "adolescent group coordination" at the Panhellenic Association of Parent Schools. Since 2021, she has been working as a private psychologist, providing psychological support to adults, children, and adolescents, while collaborating with specialized therapy centers. Concurrently, she has worked as a psychologist in primary education schools in Attica, in camp programs for individuals with disabilities, in Vocational Training Centers, and as a parallel support companion. Moreover, she is actively involved in volunteer work at facilities for people with disabilities and contributes articles to the website psychologynow.gr. She is a member of the British Psychological Society and supports lifelong learning by participating in conferences, educational programs, and seminars in the fields of psychology and psychotherapy.

Drakaki Areti is a Psychologist with a private practice in Alimos. She graduated from the Department of Psychology at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and holds a professional license to practice psychology. She completed her internship at the Chronic Disease Hospital of Eastern Attica and at the Prevention Center of the Municipality of Glyfada. Additionally, she holds a postgraduate degree in Human Resource Management from ALBA Graduate Business School. Furthermore, she trained for four years at the Laboratory for the Investigation of Human Relations and obtained a specialization certificate in Systemic and Family/Group Counseling and Psychotherapy. She has also received additional training in Couples Therapy and Eating Disorders. Until 2013, she worked at the Municipality of Alimos, providing psychological support and counseling services to citizens and residents of the area, and since 2012 she has been practicing privately in Alimos, offering Individual and Group Psychotherapy, Couples and Family Therapy, Career Counseling for adults and senior executives, and Professional Orientation. Finally, she is a member of the Greek Psychological Society (SEPS) and the Hellenic Society of Systemic Therapy (ELESITH), while also organizing psychology seminars.

Anastasiou Savvina is a Psychologist and Scientific Director at the Psychotherapeutic Center - Multipurpose Space Animus Corpus, located in Ilisia. She holds a degree in Psychology from the Department of Psychology at Panteion University and received further training in Clinical Psychopathology at the Athens University Hospital "Aiginiteio." Additionally, she has attended educational seminars on Psychotraumatology, a Counseling Psychology workshop, as well as training in the MMPI-II Personality Test. The psychotherapeutic interventions she applies include Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy and EMDR. Finally, she is a member of the Hellenic Psychological Society and the Hellenic Olympians Association, due to her distinction in Synchronized Swimming.

Panagiota Nikolopoulou holds a professional license and operates her private practice in Kallithea. She holds a degree in Psychology from the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, a Master's degree in Child Psychology from UCLAN, UK, and specializes in the model of Systemic and Family Psychotherapy. Other psychotherapeutic programs in which she has been trained include Orlando LGBTQ, the annual Marte Meo Practitioner program, and Group Analysis. She continuously attends educational programs and seminars with the aim of improving her intervention skills and personal development. Additionally, she has previously collaborated as a Psychologist with centers in Athens, providing psychotherapy services for adults and adolescents as well as counseling for parents and couples. She has worked with public institutions such as Sismanoglio Hospital, the KPSY of Pagkrati, the Sikiarideio Foundation, and the 6th Gymnasium of Nea Smyrni, offering individual and group counseling services. Finally, she provides psychotherapy for a wide range of issues, including anxiety disorders (generalized anxiety, panic attacks, phobias, obsessive-compulsive disorders, etc.), relationship problems, anger management, crisis management, self-esteem and self-awareness difficulties. According to her, therapy is a journey of self-care, and her core values include creating an atmosphere of trust, acceptance, and hope, as well as love and respect for others.

Polykreti Maria is a Psychologist and maintains a Private Practice in the center of Athens. She holds a degree from the Department of Psychology at Panteion University as well as a Master's Degree in "Applied Child and Adolescent Psychology" from the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. She has worked as a Psychologist for children and adolescents, adults, and also as a parent counselor. She has been a lecturer in Psychology Seminars and training in the administration of psychometric tools. After many years of experience as a Psychologist in Structures and Organizations, in her private practice she undertakes cases from a broad range of psychological support requests.

Sourina Karina is a Clinical Psychologist-Psychotherapist and operates her private practice in Gerakas. She holds a Bachelor of Science Honours degree from the University of Derby and has completed postgraduate studies in Clinical Psychology at Hellenic American University. In her practice, she handles a wide range of cases, always focusing on providing the best possible service tailored to the individual needs of each client she undertakes.

Aleksatou Olga MSc is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist and maintains a private practice in Peristeri. She completed her studies in Psychology at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and subsequently attended the postgraduate program "Reading, Language and Cognition" at York University. She holds a diploma in Cognitive Behavioral Psychotherapy from the Center for Applied Counseling and Psychology and has worked as an external collaborator in facilities in Kypseli and Thrakomakedones. She has acquired psychotherapeutic experience with adults, adolescents, and children in addressing various anxiety disorders, emotional and behavioral disorders, counseling, cases of learning difficulties, and the assessment of children's intelligence (WISC III). Finally, the psychologist has attended and trained in specialized educational seminars, maintaining excellent training in her areas of expertise. Her areas of specialization include psychological support for adults, adolescents, and children, counseling for adults, couples, and parents, anxiety management during national university entrance exams, treatment of emotional disorders, diagnosis of learning difficulties, and finally, the assessment of children's intelligence (WISC III).

Ioannidi Konstantina is a Clinical Psychologist - Psychotherapist with extensive experience in psychotherapy for adolescents and adults, maintaining a private practice in Exarcheia. She holds a degree from the Department of Psychology at the University of Crete and a Master of Science (MSc) in Clinical Psychology from Utrecht University. She has completed a four-year postgraduate training in Integrative Psychotherapy as well as a specialized training program in Child Psychology and Child Psychiatry. Additionally, she collaborates with the Hellenic Center for Mental Health & Research (E.K.E.PSY.E.) and with the clinic of a Professor of Psychiatry, providing individual psychotherapy sessions. Previously, she has worked with Non-Governmental Organizations and International Organizations, offering psychological support to vulnerable social groups, as well as in public hospital settings. She has participated in scientific seminars and workshops focusing on trauma management, mental resilience, family support, and psychotherapeutic interventions in cases of violence and abuse. She is a member of the Hellenic Psychological Society and the Solidarity Network of Social Clinics. In her private practice, she provides individual psychotherapy sessions to adolescents and adults based on the Integrative approach, addressing a wide range of mental health issues.

Nasiakou Pinelopi is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist and maintains a private practice in Ampelokipoi. She studied Psychology at Panteion University of Social and Political Sciences and has specialized in Systemic Psychotherapy through the Society of Systemic Therapy and Intervention for Individuals, Families, and broader Systems. She began her clinical experience at the 401 GNA Hospital and the Prevention Center for Addictions and Promotion of Psychosocial Health "Athina Ygeia," where she was a member of the creative team developing original materials for addiction prevention. She has many years of experience in psychotherapy and counseling of adults and minors in emergency conditions for the management of traumatic experiences and anxiety, grief management, abuse, and domestic violence, having worked for several years in services for vulnerable populations both in the mainland and on the islands. She served as Coordinator of Child Protection in two unaccompanied minors’ shelters, providing guidance and supervision to teams of Psychologists and Social Workers to support minors and manage crises. Additionally, she has worked as a therapist for children with pervasive developmental disorders at the Special Education and Speech Therapy Center "SYNAPSIS." Finally, as part of her ongoing professional development, she has participated in numerous educational seminars and conferences related to the science of Psychology.

H Παραπόδα Αλεξάνδρα είναι Κλινική Ψυχολόγος και διατηρεί ιδιωτικό γραφείο στην Ηλιούπολη. Διαθέτει πτυχίο Ψυχολογίας από το Πάντειο Πανεπιστήμιο Κοινωνικών & Πολιτικών Επιστημών και διετές μεταπτυχιακό Κλινικής Ψυχολογίας & Ψυχοπαθολογίας από το τμήμα Ψυχολογίας του Université Paris Descartes - Sorbonne. Μετά την ολοκλήρωση των βασικών σπουδών της ακολούθησε μεταπτυχιακή ψυχοθεραπευτική εκπαίδευση στην προσέγγιση της Ομαδικής Ανάλυσης, στο Ινστιτούτο Ομαδικής Ανάλυσης Αθηνών του Ανοικτού Ψυχοθεραπευτικού Κέντρου. Παράλληλα των σπουδών και της εργασίας της έχει παρακολουθήσει κ συμμετάσχει σε σημαντικό αριθμό συνεδρίων, σεμιναρίων και μετεκπαιδευτικών προγραμμάτων με σκοπό τη συνεχή εκπαίδευση, εξειδίκευση, ενημέρωση και παρακολούθηση της εξέλιξης του κλάδου της. Ενδεικτικά, στο πλαίσιο αυτό, το Νοέμβριο του 2022 συμμετείχε με παρουσίαση στη διακρατική συνάντηση προγράμματος Erasmus +, η οποία πραγματοποιήθηκε στην Ιταλία, με θέμα "Mental Health of Youth in the post Corona time". Έχει εργαστεί στη ΜΚΟ Νόστος - Μη Kυβερνητική Oργάνωση ασχολούμενη με τον προσφυγικό και μεταναστευτικό πληθυσμό και εθελοντικά στο Ψυχιατρικό Νοσοκομείο Αττικής «Δρομοκαΐτειο». Ακόμη, κατά τη διάρκεια των σπουδών της έχει πραγματοποιήσει εποπτευόμενη κλινική άσκηση σε διάφορες δομές σε Ελλάδα και Γαλλία, αποκτώντας εμπειρία στις ανάγκες διαφορετικών πληθυσμών. Αναλυτικότερα, έχει πραγματοποιήσει κλινική πρακτική στο Τμήμα Θεραπείας Ενηλίκων καθώς και στην Καθημερινή Θεραπευτική Κοινότητα του Ανοικτού Ψυχοθεραπευτικού Κέντρου, στο Κέντρο εξειδικευμένης περιγεννητικής φροντίδας γονέων και παιδιών έως 6 ετών "Centre Myriam David" στο Παρίσι, στην ιδιωτική μονάδα στέγασης και φροντίδας ηλικιωμένων "Korian Bel Air" επίσης στο Παρίσι, καθώς και στο Κέντρο Θεραπείας Εξαρτημένων Ατόμων (ΚΕΘΕΑ) στην Αθήνα. Στο σήμερα, ως ιδιώτης Ψυχολόγος, λόγω της εξειδίκευσής της στον τομέα της Κλινικής Ψυχολογίας και στην προσέγγιση της Ομαδικής Ψυχοθεραπείας, ασχολείται με την ψυχοθεραπεία Ενηλίκων πραγματοποιώντας ατομικές συνεδρίες αλλά και ομάδες ψυχοθεραπείας.

Talamagka Elpida is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist with a psychoeducational approach based on the Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT) model at the Center for Applied Psychotherapy and Counseling. She maintains a private practice in Vyronas. She holds a degree in Psychology and specialization in designing and implementing psychological techniques from the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. She has attended a series of trainings on various psychometric instruments (BAI, BDI, etc.) and projective personality tests, psychological support, psychoeducation, and the management of anxiety, panic attacks, and depression, both individually and in groups. Alongside her private practice, she serves as a Mental Health Counselor at the Charitable Association for Unborn Children "The Embrace," where she provides psychological support to pregnant women and mothers. She has worked as a Psychologist at the "Aeolos - Xenios Zeus" boarding house and has volunteered as a Psychologist at the "Kallipolis" boarding house. She conducts seminars and lectures for various organizations such as Bebefest, addressing topics like Postpartum Depression management, challenges faced by single-parent families, and more. She takes on adults and adolescents, individually or in groups, as well as couples and families for psychological support, psychotherapy, counseling, anxiety and panic management, anger management, phobia treatment, depression therapy (including postpartum), interpersonal relationship management, family issues, parental counseling, OCD therapy, and enhancing mental resilience.

Dionysakopoulou Sevi is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist with a private practice in the Vyronas-Pangrati area. She earned her degree from the Department of Psychology at Panteion University and is a member of the Hellenic Psychological Society and the Hellenic Society of Systemic Therapy (ELESYTH). She holds a postgraduate diploma in Public Health from the University of West Attica and is a doctoral candidate at the same university. She has specialized in Systemic Existential Psychotherapy and Family Therapy and has received further training in Clinical Psychopathology at Aeginiteio Hospital, as well as in Counseling Psychology at Panteion University. She completed an internship in the 9th ward of the Psychiatric Hospital of Attica "Daphni." She has worked as a Psychologist in secondary education and has collaborated with mental health institutions, implementing intervention programs for families, children, adolescents, and vulnerable populations. She provides psychotherapeutic services to adults, children-adolescents, couples, and families seeking to address difficulties manifesting as psychopathological symptoms and disorders (e.g., mood disorders, anxiety disorders, behavioral disorders), psychosomatic manifestations, dysfunctional relationships, or critical life events (e.g., loss, illness, childbirth, family phase transitions) or who wish to expand their self-awareness.

Avrana Rania is a Psychologist with a private practice in Piraeus. She has worked as an associate psychologist in special treatment and speech therapy centers in Dafni and Nikaia for several years. She holds a degree from the Department of Psychology at Panteion University of Social and Political Sciences and is specialized in Systemic Psychotherapy SANE (Systemic Attachment Narrative Encephalon) at the Institute of Education and Research in Systemic Psychotherapy “Logos Psychis.” She has attended and participated in numerous postgraduate seminars and workshops focused on adults and children. She possesses significant experience as a psychologist, having worked in mental health facilities and private centers, as well as in schools and kindergartens, with an emphasis on the treatment of adults, children, adolescents, and parental counseling. In her practice, she provides services to adults and adolescents, utilizing her expertise in the field of mental health.

Η Πούλιου Νικολέττα είναι MSc Ψυχολόγος - Ψυχοθεραπεύτρια, υποψήφια PhD, μέλος του Πανελλήνιου Ψυχολογικού Συλλόγου και διατηρεί ιδιωτικό γραφείο στον Βύρωνα. Εκπαιδεύτηκε στην Ιατρική Σχολή του Πανεπιστημίου Αθηνών με αντικείμενο την Ψυχοθεραπεία: Θεωρητικά πλαίσια, Κλινικές εφαρμογές και Συγκριτικές προσεγγίσεις. Διαθέτει πτυχίο Ψυχολογίας από το Πάντειο Πανεπιστήμιο Κοινωνικών & Πολιτικών Επιστημών και μεταπτυχιακό στην Ψυχολογία της Υγείας από το Εθνικό και Καποδιστριακό Πανεπιστήμιο Αθηνών. Εξειδικεύτηκε στη Θεραπεία Ζεύγους και Οικογένειας κι εκπαιδεύτηκε ψυχοθεραπευτικά στο Γνωσιακό - Συμπεριφορικό μοντέλο CBT. Παρακολούθησε μια σειρά εκπαιδεύσεων πάνω σε προβολικά τεστ προσωπικότητας και ψυχομετρικά εργαλεία, στην ψυχοεκπαίδευση, στην ψυχολογική υποστήριξη και θεραπεία, στην αντιμετώπιση τραύματος μέσω EMDR και στη διαχείριση άγχους, κρίσεων πανικού και κατάθλιψης, σε ατομικό και ομαδικό επίπεδο. Παράλληλα με το ιδιωτικό της γραφείο, είναι επιστημονικός συνεργάτης στην ιατρική ομάδα του Dr. Γ. Σωτηρόπουλου και στην κλινική του Ι. Καλογήρου. Έχει εργαστεί ως Ψυχολόγος - Ψυχοθεραπεύτρια στο Γενικό Νοσοκομείο Αεροπορίας (ΚΑΙ), στο Σύλλογο Οικογενειών για την Ψυχική Υγεία (ΕΠΑΨΥ), στη ΜΚΟ "Δώσε Ελπίδα" και στη ΜΚΟ Αγκαλιά. Έχει παρακολουθήσει ένα μεγάλο αριθμό σεμιναρίων , διαλέξεων και εκπαιδεύσεων της ευρωπαϊκής και αμερικανικής σχολής ψυχολογίας. Εισηγείται σε συνέδρια και ομιλίες ενώ πολλά από τα άρθρα της έχουν δημοσιευτεί στο διαδίκτυο ή σε έντυπη μορφή. Αναλαμβάνει ενήλικες και εφήβους, ατομικά ή ομαδικά, ζευγάρια - οικογένειες για ψυχολογική υποστήριξη, ψυχοθεραπεία, ψυχική ενδυνάμωση, συμβουλευτική, τραυματοθεραπεία, διαχείριση κρίσεων άγχους και πανικού, αντιμετώπιση φοβιών, θεραπεία κατάθλιψης, διαχείριση σχέσεων, επίλυση οικογενειακών θεμάτων μεταξύ των μελών της κι ενίσχυση της επικοινωνίας τους, επίλυση προβλημάτων συμπεριφοράς, διαχείριση θυμού, διαχείριση διαζυγίου - διατήρηση σωστής επικοινωνίας, αντιμετώπιση σχολικού εκφοβισμού και συμβουλευτική γονέων, υποστήριξη στην απώλεια και στην αντιμετώπιση δυσκολιών. Συνεργάζεται στο ιδιωτικό της γραφείο, με την Ψυχολόγο CBT Δέσποινα Μπαρμπαλιά, την Ψυχολόγο και Οικογενειακή θεραπεύτρια Χριστιάνα Βλάρα και την Παιδοψυχολόγο M.Sc. Ειρήνη Κορασίδη, στα πλαίσια της παροχής υπηρεσιών ψυχοθεραπείας και συμβουλευτικής σε παιδιά και εφήβους, αντιμετωπίζοντας όλα τα θέματα που τα αποσχολούν (ΔΕΠΥ- bulling- ενίσχυση αυτοεκτίμησης- διαπροσωπικές σχέσεις, οριοθέτηση- συμπεριφορά- εθισμός) με στόχο την επίτευξη της θεραπευτικής οικογενειακής "αγκαλιάς" .. Μαζί ΑγκαλιάΖούμε την ευτυχία. 

Maria Zerva is a Psychologist and certified Cognitive-Behavioral Psychotherapist. She completed her undergraduate studies in Psychology at Panteion University and continued her postgraduate studies in "Clinical Psychology and Integrative Psychotherapy" at the University of Sorbonne.

Subsequently, she pursued a four-year specialization in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy at the Society of Cognitive Behavioral Studies (E.G.S.S.), which is accredited by the European Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies (EABCT).

In the past, she has worked in mental health facilities in Paris and in Athens, collaborating with private psychological service centers and other private institutions, providing services to adults, adolescents, and children.

She currently maintains a private practice in Koukaki, where she conducts individual cognitive-behavioral psychotherapy sessions for adults.