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Lempesis Vaggelis - Saita Kentro Psyxologikis Ypostiriksis is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist located at the "Saita Psychological Support Center" in Nea Erithraia. He is the Scientific Director of the Center and holds a degree in Psychology as well as a postgraduate specialization diploma in Health Psychology from the University of Crete. He has been trained in Cognitive Analytic Therapy and Client-Centered Therapy. He possesses valuable professional experience in mental health centers and hospitals, and today, at the psychological support center he manages, he addresses a wide range of conditions related to individual mental health. He specializes in counseling adults, adolescents, and couples, as well as in drama therapy, group and individual psychotherapy, and experiential expression. He is a mental health specialist with concurrent training and experience in theater, visual arts, and literature. With a core focus on emphasizing the healthy and creative strengths of the individual, "Saita" aims at personal development and the improvement of daily quality of life both through the therapist-patient relationship and through short seminars, workshops, and presentations.

Η Χρυσικοπούλου Σοφία είναι Ψυχολόγος με εκπαίδευση στη Γνωσιακή-Συμπεριφορική Ψυχοθεραπεία (CBT) και διατηρεί ιδιωτικό γραφείο στην Καλαμάτα. Από το 2021 εργάζεται με ενήλικο κλινικό πληθυσμό, παρέχοντας ατομική ψυχολογική υποστήριξη και ψυχοθεραπεία. Έχει ολοκληρώσει την εκπαίδευσή της στη Γνωσιακή-Συμπεριφορική Ψυχοθεραπεία στο Κέντρο Εφαρμοσμένης Ψυχοθεραπείας και Συμβουλευτικής (ΚΕΨΥΣΥ) και έχει εξειδικευτεί στις Διατροφικές Διαταραχές στο Κέντρο Εκπαίδευσης και Αντιμετώπισης Διατροφικών Διαταραχών (ΚΕΑΑΔ). Παράλληλα, είναι τελειόφοιτη του Μεταπτυχιακού Προγράμματος στην Εφαρμοσμένη Κλινική Ψυχολογία του ICPS. Η πρακτική της άσκηση πραγματοποιήθηκε στο Κέντρο Πρόληψης Εξαρτήσεων Ζωγράφου, στο πλαίσιο εθελοντικής προσφοράς, όπου απέκτησε εμπειρία στον τομέα της πρόληψης και της ψυχοκοινωνικής υποστήριξης. Στο ιδιωτικό της γραφείο δημιουργεί ένα ασφαλές, εμπιστευτικό και υποστηρικτικό περιβάλλον, όπου κάθε άνθρωπος μπορεί να εκφράσει ελεύθερα όσα τον απασχολούν, χωρίς κριτική. Η θεραπευτική της προσέγγιση βασίζεται στις αρχές της Γνωσιακής-Συμπεριφορικής Ψυχοθεραπείας, με εξατομικευμένη προσαρμογή στις ανάγκες, τις δυσκολίες και τους στόχους κάθε θεραπευόμενου. Μέσα από μια σχέση εμπιστοσύνης και συνεργασίας, στόχος είναι η καλύτερη κατανόηση του εαυτού, η αποτελεσματικότερη διαχείριση των δυσκολιών και η ενίσχυση της ψυχικής ευεξίας και της ποιότητας ζωής.

Dimitris Xatzigiannakos is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist and maintains a private practice in Kifisia. He graduated in Psychology from the Scientific College of Greece (SCG), where he completed his undergraduate studies. He then continued his specialization by obtaining a Master's Degree in Clinical Skills based on Relational Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy at the Institute of Relational and Group Psychotherapy, where he also completed his internship. Additionally, the specialist works as an external collaborator with the organization Psychoplefsi. Through his education and professional career, he focuses on developing therapeutic relationships based on understanding, authentic contact, and the relational approach of psychotherapy.

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.

Farantakis Giannis is a Mental Health Consultant - Psychotherapist and maintains a private practice in Ano Patisia. He is a graduate of the four-year Psychology program at Athens Metropolitan College and holds a postgraduate degree in Reichian Body Psychotherapy "Body Posture and Character" from the Hellenic Institute of Neurophytotherapy & Character Analysis "Wilhelm Reich". Concurrently, he has specialized as a Psychotherapist in body psychotherapy at the "Wilhelm Reich" Center. He has gained significant work experience, having served as a workgroup coordinator for the improvement and development of interpersonal and client relations at the company Web-Net Digital Agency, as well as working as a Psychotherapist at the mental health service provider company Man Of Style. He also provided psychological support on the counseling helpline "Together for the Child 11525". In his private practice, he offers a wide range of services, respecting the unique needs of each client.

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.

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.

Mpaxarakis Akis is a Psychologist, Sociologist, and Systemic Psychotherapist. He completed his undergraduate studies in the Department of Sociology at Panteion University and subsequently studied Psychology at the University of East London. He specialized in Systemic Psychotherapy at the Center for Systemic Study and Therapy (Ke.S.Me.Th), where he also completed his internship. His postgraduate studies are in the field of child and adolescent mental health (University of Lancashire). Additionally, he completed internships at the Special Education Workshop "Margarita" and the Preschool Education Center "Dorothy Snot". He has also volunteered by providing his services at the Research University Institute of Mental Hygiene (E.P.I.PSY), the Company for the Development and Mental Health (E.P.A.PSY), and the Social Cooperative Activities for Vulnerable Groups "EDRA". Finally, he has participated in numerous seminars, many of which focus on anxiety, depression, grief, addictions, parental counseling, EMDR, creative play, mental resilience, emotion management, and more.