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Ο Ευάγγελος Σωτηρίου είναι Σύμβουλος Ψυχικής Υγείας και εκπ. Ψυχολόγος στο Εθνικό και Καποδιστριακό Πανεπιστήμιο Αθηνών. Διατηρεί το Κέντρο Συμβουλευτικής και Υποστήριξης Ενηλίκων "Βίος", στον οποίο παρέχει ατομικές συνεδρίες συμβουλευτικής ενηλίκων και συντονίζει βιωματικές ομάδες προσωπικής ανάπτυξης. Η προσέγγισή του είναι Συνθετική και ενσωματώνει στοιχεία Συστημικής, Γνωσιακής-Συμπεριφορικής, Ψυχοδυναμικής, Gestalt, Δραματοθεραπείας και Art Therapy. Στόχος του είναι να προσφέρει έναν ασφαλή χώρο αποδοχής και εμπιστοσύνης, όπου κάθε άνθρωπος μπορεί να εκφραστεί ελεύθερα, να κατανοήσει βαθύτερα τον εαυτό του και να ανακαλύψει νέους τρόπους να αντιμετωπίζει τις δυσκολίες της ζωής με περισσότερη επίγνωση και αυθεντικότητα.

Ioannidou Eri is a Psychologist who maintains a private practice in Ampelokipoi. She is a graduate of Psychology from the University of Crete, holding a postgraduate degree in Forensic Psychology from Maastricht University in the Netherlands. Additionally, she is a Personal Coach specialized at the Athens Coaching Institute. In her private practice, she deals, among other matters, with cases requiring the involvement of a forensic psychologist and provides individual support as a personal coach. Concurrently, she teaches Forensic Psychology at Hellenic American University and is a Scientific Collaborator at the Crime Study Center (KE.M.E.). In the past, she has worked, among others, at the Cyber Crime Division of the Hellenic Police and at "Epano." Her research has focused on stress and occupational burnout among correctional officers, public attitudes and perceptions regarding corruption issues, knowledge and perceptions of psychology students concerning psychopathy, and she currently conducts research and professional work on mental resilience among frontline professionals. Finally, she has delivered a TEDx talk titled "Psychopath: Myths and Truths" and continues to actively participate in conferences, seminars, and professional associations, while authoring articles related to her field of expertise.

Kyriakoulis Iasonas is a psychoanalytically-oriented psychologist. His primary concern in therapy, beyond models and approaches, is to help individuals who seek his assistance cope with the challenges of their lives, whatever form these may take. Specifically, he aims to help them find their own way to manage, their own answer to the questions they face. This commitment led him to volunteer with the "Synypaksi" network, where he provided psychological support sessions to the indigent for four years. Since graduating from the University of Crete in 2010, his theoretical pursuits guided him to his first postgraduate training in Cognitive Analytic Psychotherapy, and since 2020 he has continued his training in Lacanian psychoanalysis at the Academy of Clinical Studies in Athens. Since 2019, he has maintained a private practice in Ampelokipoi. 

Liliopoulou Vasiliki is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist with a private practice in Neos Kosmos. She is a graduate of the Department of Psychology at Panteion University and specializes in Systemic Therapy from the "Laboratory for the Investigation of Human Relations." Additionally, she has received advanced training in Trauma Therapy through the EMDR method. She is also trained in the administration and evaluation of psychometric tools from the Peristeri Mental Health Center. To date, she has worked both voluntarily and in paid positions within Mental Health organizations as well as in her private practice, accumulating extensive experience in issues related to phobias, depression, low self-esteem, psychosomatic symptoms, emotional difficulties, loss and grief management, and anxiety disorders. Currently, in her private practice, she provides specialized services in individual, family, and group psychotherapy, as well as counseling for couples and parents. She is a member of the Hellenic Psychologists' Association, the Hellenic Society of Systemic Therapy (ELESYTH), and EMDR Hellas. Furthermore, she actively participates in conferences and scientific workshops to ensure her comprehensive training and continuous professional development.

Η Νικολέττα Μπρέζα είναι Ψυχολόγος -Ψυχοθεραπεύτρια-Παιδοψυχολόγος, απόφοιτη του Τμήματος Ψυχολογίας του London Metropolitan University, με εξειδικευμένη εκπαίδευση στη Δραματοθεραπεία, στο Play Therapy, καθώς και στη Συμβουλευτική και Θεραπεία Ζεύγους και Οικογένειας (ΕΚΠΑ).Διαθέτει πολυετή και ουσιαστική εμπειρία στον χώρο της ψυχικής υγείας και της παιδικής προστασίας. Η ειδικός στο παρόν διατηρεί συνεργασία με τη Γενική Κλινική Δυτικής Αττικής "Βουγιουκλάκειο".Τα τελευταία χρόνια εργάζεται ως Διευθύντρια και Επιστημονικά Υπεύθυνη στη Μονάδα Παιδικής Προστασίας παιδιών και εφήβων με εισαγγελική παρέμβαση «Άγιος Αλέξανδρος», με ευθύνη τη διαχείριση σύνθετων και τραυματικών περιστατικών, την κλινική εποπτεία και τον συντονισμό διεπιστημονικών ομάδων.Στο ιδιωτικό της γραφείο στη Γλυφάδα εργάζεται με παιδιά, εφήβους και ενήλικες, καθώς και με γονείς, οικογένειες, ζευγάρια και ομάδες.Απευθύνεται σε ανθρώπους που αντιμετωπίζουν:άγχος, στρες , συναισθηματική πίεση ή ψυχική κόπωση,δυσκολίες στις σχέσεις, συγκρούσεις και επαναλαμβανόμενα μοτίβα,ψυχικό τραύμα και τραυματικές εμπειρίες,δυσκολίες στη ρύθμιση συναισθημάτων, θυμό ή έντονη εσωτερική ένταση,ζητήματα αυτοεικόνας, βάρους και σχέσης με το σώμα,θέματα εξαρτήσεων και ελέγχου,προβλήματα συμπεριφοράς σε παιδιά και εφήβους,γονεϊκές δυσκολίες και ένταση μέσα στην οικογένεια,την αίσθηση ότι «κάτι δεν πάει καλά», χωρίς πάντα να μπορούν να το εξηγήσουνΙδιαίτερη θέση στο θεραπευτικό της έργο κατέχει η εργασία με ζευγάρια, που αντιμετωπίζουν απομάκρυνση, συγκρούσεις, δυσκολίες επικοινωνίας, έλλειψη σύνδεσης ή επαναλαμβανόμενους κύκλους έντασης και απογοήτευσης.Παράλληλα, εργάζεται σε βάθος με γονείς που δυσκολεύονται στον ρόλο τους — γονείς που νιώθουν εξαντλημένοι, μπερδεμένοι, ενοχικοί ή ανεπαρκείς, γονείς που αγαπούν τα παιδιά τους αλλά δεν ξέρουν πώς να τα βοηθήσουν.Στην επαγγελματική της πορεία έχει στηρίξει και καθοδηγήσει πολλούς γονείς σε ιδιαίτερα απαιτητικά και σύνθετα οικογενειακά πλαίσια, βοηθώντας τους να κατανοήσουν τη συμπεριφορά των παιδιών τους και να χτίσουν πιο σταθερές και ουσιαστικές σχέσεις μαζί τους.Η θεραπευτική της προσέγγιση είναι βιωματική, σύγχρονη και προσαρμοσμένη σε κάθε ηλικία.Αξιοποιεί τη Δραματοθεραπεία και το Play Therapy όχι μόνο με παιδιά, αλλά και με εφήβους και ενήλικες, δημιουργώντας έναν θεραπευτικό χώρο όπου η αλλαγή μπορεί να προκύψει μέσα από το σώμα, το παιχνίδι,τη δημιουργική έκφραση και τη χαρά και, όταν χρειάζεται, μέσα από τα λόγια.Η προσέγγιση αυτή είναι ιδιαίτερα βοηθητική για:παιδιά που δυσκολεύονται να εκφραστούν λεκτικά,εφήβους που αντιστέκονται στη «συζήτηση»,ενήλικες που έχουν κουραστεί να μιλούν χωρίς να βιώνουν ουσιαστική αλλαγή,ζευγάρια και οικογένειες που νιώθουν ότι έχουν κολλήσει στα ίδια αδιέξοδα.Ιδιαίτερη έμφαση δίνεται στη δημιουργία ενός ασφαλούς, σταθερού και μη επικριτικού θεραπευτικού πλαισίου, όπου κάθε άνθρωπος-παιδί, έφηβος ή ενήλικας — μπορεί να νιώσει αποδεκτός, κατανοητός και ελεύθερος να δουλέψει τον εαυτό του με τον δικό του ρυθμό.

Nikolidaki Konstantina is a Psychologist with a private practice in Haidari. She studied psychology at Manchester Metropolitan University in the United Kingdom and completed the postgraduate program 'MSc in Drugs Addiction' at Liverpool John Moores University, specializing in addiction therapy. Upon returning to Greece, she completed a postgraduate specialization program in Cognitive Analytic Psychotherapy. Additionally, she has attended various specialized training seminars and continuing education programs in family therapy, group analysis, and psychodrama at the Open Psychotherapeutic Center. She trained in couples therapy and sexual disorders at City University of Seattle, while also participating in experiential training for grief management with Dr. Jane Simington. She is a certified trainer-coordinator of Parent Schools with the Panhellenic Association of Parent Schools. Furthermore, she trained in trauma therapy and post-traumatic stress disorder at the Gestalt Institute of San Francisco. Throughout her career, she has worked as a counselor in the syringe exchange program at Lifeline Manchester’s harm reduction and drug and alcohol treatment center, as well as a psychotherapist and coordinator of psychotherapeutic groups and family groups at the Lyrakou Psychotherapeutic Clinic. Finally, she is a member of the Hellenic Psychological Society and the British Psychological Society.

Komninou Eui is a Psychologist, graduate of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, with a professional license to practice. She conducts online counseling and psychotherapy sessions with children, adolescents, and adults. She maintains a strong commitment to continuous education and professional development, having attended numerous seminars and specialized training programs. Since 2023, she has gained valuable experience by completing her internship at the Mental Health Center of the Armed Forces. She has engaged in both psychological assessment using psychometric tools and individual and group sessions with children, adolescents, adults, and families, addressing issues such as addiction management, bridging family relationships, couples therapy, parental counseling, self-image improvement, and enhancing self-awareness. Her goal is to create a safe and supportive therapeutic environment where authentic connection and meaningful psychological support are cultivated with respect for the uniqueness of each individual, through an approach grounded in empathy and acceptance. She invests in creating a trusting space where the individual can freely express themselves without fear of judgment. In this context, particular emphasis is placed on psychological safety, confidentiality, and a consistent therapeutic relationship, taking into account the needs, experiences, and uniqueness of each person.

Tragara Elena is a Psychologist and a certified Gestalt Psychotherapist, maintaining a private practice in Ano Patisia. She is a graduate of the Department of Psychology at Panteion University and has been trained in the Gestalt therapeutic approach at the Psychotherapy and Training Center "Gestalt Foundation." As part of her studies, she completed her internship at the 251st General Air Force Hospital, as well as at the Clinical and Research Department of the Institut Curie in Paris, France. Additionally, she has received training in Clinical Psychopathology at Aeginiteio Hospital through the "Panagiotis Oulis" program. Throughout her professional career, she has worked as a Psychologist at the Rehabilitation and Recovery Center "Blocks Rehab Philoktitis," where she collaborated with individuals suffering from chronic conditions, as well as patients requiring psychological support during their rehabilitation and recovery following sudden health issues. Her objective is to create a safe space for individuals seeking to deeply understand themselves and evolve the way they relate to others. Within her practice, Ground Psychotherapy, a multipurpose psychotherapy space operates, founded on the principles of human care and empathy towards people's needs. It is a supportive environment that simultaneously provides the appropriate ground for the emergence of sensations, thoughts, emotions, and needs. Mental health services offered include individual and group psychotherapy, couples therapy, and counseling.

Vasileiadou Despoina is a Psychologist - Trained Psychotherapist and maintains a private practice in Omonia. She studied at Aristotle University of Thessaloniki. She completed her thesis on issues of occupational burnout under the supervision of distinguished professors. She specializes in Gestalt psychotherapy, a holistic and human-centered approach to psychotherapy. As part of her lifelong learning, she attends educational seminars and lectures on topics concerning society and the role of psychotherapy within it. She participates as a group coordinator in caregiver support groups for cancer patients and provides voluntary work in the online program "E-therapy," which aims at crisis intervention. For personal development, she considers it essential to regularly engage in supervision (both individual and group) and personal therapy (individual and group).

Η Παξινού Χριστίνα είναι Κλινική Ψυχολόγος - Ψυχοθεραπεύτρια και διατηρεί ιδιωτικό γραφείο στο Κολωνάκι. Διαθέτει πτυχίο Ψυχολογίας από το Εθνικό & Καποδιστριακό Πανεπιστήμιο Αθηνών και παρακολούθησε μεταπτυχιακό πρόγραμμα στην Ψυχιατροδικαστική του τμήματος Ιατρικής του ίδιου εκπαιδευτικού ιδρύματος. Μετεκπαιδεύτηκε στην Κλινική Ψυχοπαθολογία, στην Α’ Ψυχιατρική Κλινική του Αιγινήτειου Νοσοκομείου. Επιπλέον, εκπαιδεύτηκε στην Αναλυτική και Δικαστική Γραφολογία, στη Συστημική Συμβουλευτική, στη Διαχείριση Χωρισμού - Διαζυγίου Γονέων, στη Διαχείριση Πένθους, στις Διατροφικές Διαταραχές και στην Κοινωνική Κλινική Ψυχοπαθολογία των Εξαρτήσεων. Τέλος, είναι εξωτερικός συνεργάτης του φροντιστηριακού οργανισμού ΣΠΟΥΔΗ ενώ έχει συνεργαστεί με φορείς της Ελλάδας και του εξωτερικού, όπως τον Οργανισμό Κατά των Ναρκωτικών, το Ειδικό Κατάστημα Κράτησης Νέων Αυλώνα, το Κέντρο Διάγνωσης, Διαφοροδιάγνωσης και Υποστήριξης Β' Αθηνών και την Association de Santé Mentale στο Παρίσι (ASM13).

Barla Christina is a Psychologist, licensed to practice, and maintains a private practice in Glyfada. She completed her studies in Psychology at the University of East London and subsequently completed her Master's degree in Clinical and Community Psychology at the same university. She was trained in the Cognitive Behavioral Therapy model and worked at the Attica Psychiatric Hospital "Dromokaiteio."

Tavanli Xrysa Maria is a Psychologist - Systemic Family Psychotherapist and conducts online sessions, including individual, couple, and family therapy. She has extensive experience in both the public and private sectors as a certified Psychologist. She has worked in various settings, including Community Centers, Special Education School Units, and KEDASY (Centers for Differential Diagnosis, Diagnosis, and Support), and currently serves as a School Psychologist at the Ministry of Education. She holds a Psychology degree from Aristotle University of Thessaloniki and has completed postgraduate studies in Special Education. Additionally, she has completed a 4-year training program in Systemic Family Therapy. Concurrently, she is continuing her education with postgraduate studies in Gender Studies at the Hellenic Open University. She possesses significant experience in intervention within school, social, and therapeutic contexts, with particular sensitivity to diversity and vulnerable social groups. She approaches individuals’ needs with empathy, systemic thinking, and scientific evidence, emphasizing a collaborative relationship and targeted empowerment.

Ioannou Xristina is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist and maintains her private practice in Thessaloniki. She holds a degree in Psychology from Aristotle University. She has completed an Annual Seminar in Clinical Psychopathology, a Theoretical Experiential Seminar on Understanding and Managing Self-Destructive Behavior, and has participated in a Self-Awareness Group and Seminars related to the First Interview Technique, Relaxation Methods, Daydream Technique, Breathing Exercises, and Addiction.

Skolarikou Eleni is a Psychologist, Child Psychologist - Psychotherapist and maintains a private practice in Neos Kosmos. She holds a degree in Psychology from the Open University UK. Subsequently, she completed postgraduate studies (MSc) in Applied Psychology at Derby University as well as in Child Development Psychology at the University of Central Lancashire. Additionally, she has completed a three-year postgraduate training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Adults at the Center for Applied Psychotherapy and Counseling and has attended a postgraduate seminar in Positive Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (Positive CBT) at the Society for Cognitive Behavioral Studies. She has worked as a Psychologist in various settings, gaining valuable experience such as at the Red Cross Hospital, Korgialeneio - Benakeio, and the Center for Applied Psychotherapy and Counseling. In her private practice, she handles cases across the full spectrum of Psychology, conducting sessions with adults, children, adolescents, and parents.

Η Ιωαννίδου - Αθανασίου Νεφέλη είναι Ψυχολόγος - Συστημική Ψυχοθεραπεύτρια και διατηρεί ιδιωτικό γραφείο στην Δάφνη. Είναι απόφοιτη του Τμήματος Ψυχολογίας του Παντείου Πανεπιστημίου, έχει ολοκληρώσει το ΔΠΜΣ «Κλινικές Παρεμβάσεις στις Εξαρτήσεις» του Πανεπιστημίου Κρήτης και το Κλινικό Πρόγραμμα Ειδίκευσης στη Συστημική Ψυχοθεραπεία Ενηλίκων του Ινστιτούτου Εκπαίδευσης και Έρευνας στη Συστημική Ψυχοθεραπεία «Λόγω Ψυχής». Η ειδικός στο ιδιωτικό της γραφείο παρέχει ψυχοθεραπευτικές και συμβουλευτικές υπηρεσίες σε ενήλικες, ζευγάρια και οικογένειες. Έχει εργαστεί σε σχολικά, κοινοτικά και ψυχοκοινωνικά πλαίσια, καθώς και σε κοινωνικά και ευρωπαϊκά προγράμματα υποστήριξης ευάλωτων ομάδων, αποκτώντας πολύπλευρη εμπειρία στη συμβουλευτική πλαισίωση ανθρώπων και οικογενειών σε περιόδους ευαλωτότητας, άγχους, απώλειας, αλλαγών και σύνθετων δυσκολιών, μεταξύ των οποίων και ζητήματα που συνδέονται με τις εξαρτήσεις. Η θεραπευτική της προσέγγιση βασίζεται στη συστημική οπτική, μέσα από την οποία οι δυσκολίες του ανθρώπου προσεγγίζονται σε σύνδεση με την προσωπική του ιστορία, τις ανάγκες, τις σχέσεις και τα πλαίσια ζωής του. Ιδιαίτερο ενδιαφέρον έχει για τον τρόπο με τον οποίο βιώματα που έχουν αφήσει αποτύπωμα στην προσωπική και οικογενειακή ιστορία, μπορεί να συνδέονται με επαναλαμβανόμενα μοτίβα σχέσεων, επηρεάζοντας την αυτοεικόνα, τις επιλογές και τον τρόπο σύνδεσης του ανθρώπου με τον εαυτό του και τους άλλους.

Myrto Maniati is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist and maintains a private practice in Syntagma. She holds a degree from the Department of Psychology at the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, with a professional practice license (39100-1449). Additionally, she has completed postgraduate training in Clinical Psychopathology at Aeginiteio Hospital, as well as Clinical Training in Group Dynamics in Psychiatric Settings (in collaboration with the Hellenic Society of Psychoanalytic-Oriented Psychotherapy (ΕΕΨΨΟ)). Her scientific specialization concerns psychoanalytic and psychodynamic psychotherapy for adults, children, and adolescents from the Center DI.KE.PSY. (Interdisciplinary & Research Psychosocial Support for Children and Adults). Her professional career began in France, where she worked in mental health facilities, providing psychological support and counseling to adults and socially vulnerable groups, as well as to children and adolescents. From 2018 to 2022, she worked with humanitarian organizations, offering psychological support to vulnerable refugee populations. She collaborated with the Heraklion Mental Health Center, providing psychotherapy services to adults. Finally, she currently maintains a private practice where she offers personalized psychotherapy and counseling services.

Mpardaka Semeli MSc, MA is a Psychologist, Integrative Systemic Psychotherapist, as well as a Career Counseling Advisor. She is a graduate of the Psychology Department of the University of Strasbourg. She holds a postgraduate diploma in Counseling, Career Guidance, and Lifelong Learning from the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. Additionally, she has specialized at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens in Clinical Social Psychology of Addictions, Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, and Art Therapy. She has also been trained in Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) by the EFT Greek Network, as well as Compassion-Focused Therapy. She has attended seminar series and has participated as a speaker in conferences. She completed her supervised internship at the company CVexperts as a career counselor and at the service center for people with disabilities "To Ergastiri – Lilian Voudouri" as a psychologist. Furthermore, she collaborates with the psychosocial services center Amphiaraos, Child and Family, where she handles a wide range of cases. Lastly, she maintains her private practice in Kifisia and Peristeri, providing individual psychotherapy, parent and family counseling, couples counseling, as well as career counseling services.