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Vasiliki Xristidi is a Psychologist who maintains a private practice in Ampelokipoi, where she conducts both in-person and online sessions, addressing a variety of cases. She is a graduate of Panteion University, with postgraduate studies in Business Psychology from the University of East London. In the course of her professional career, she has collaborated with mental health professionals to provide comprehensive care to her clients. During her internship at the Attica Psychiatric Hospital Dromokaiteio, she gained valuable experience with a wide range of psychiatric cases, deepening her expertise in diagnosis and psychological support. She holds certifications in the psychometric instruments MMPI-2 and WAIS-IV, as well as training in Mindfulness, applied in anxiety management and enhancing psychological resilience. In her practice, she provides psychological support to adults experiencing anxiety, depression, mood disorders, panic attacks, and workplace difficulties. Additionally, she offers specialized support to individuals from the LGBTQ+ community, ensuring a safe and accepting therapeutic environment. She also works with children, adolescents, and parents, focusing on emotional development, behavior management, and improving communication within the family. She continuously pursues professional development by attending seminars and trainings to deliver modern and effective interventions.

Zompola Aggeliki is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist with a private practice in Marousi. She studied Psychology at the University of Wales and trained in Cognitive Analytic Psychotherapy at the Institute of Relational Group Psychotherapy. She received further training in PECS for children with autism, Psychodrama and Social Therapy, and Psychological Assessments. Additionally, she holds a therapeutic horseback riding competency certificate from the Panhellenic Association of Hippotherapy and Therapeutic Riding Instructors, where she also worked as a Psychologist - Psychotherapist. Furthermore, she has worked as a Psychologist - Psychotherapist at MONORODI and the Open Psychotherapeutic Center. Finally, she has experience and specializes in personality disorders and psychotherapy using the psychodrama method.

Kostopoulou Aggeliki MSc is a Psychologist specializing in adolescents and adults with or without psychopathology, maintaining a private practice in Patras and conducting counseling and psychotherapy sessions. She holds a degree in Psychology from the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens (N.K.U.A.) and a postgraduate diploma from the Department of Education and Care Sciences in Early Childhood at the University of Patras. She has received further training in significant areas of psychology and psychotherapy, including the fundamental principles of counseling psychotherapy, psychodynamic psychotherapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, management of traumatic events and bereavement, high-functioning autism in adolescents & adults (Asperger’s), as well as the application of psychometric tools such as MMPI-2, Rorschach, and TAT. She possesses substantial clinical experience from her collaboration with the General Hospital of Patras "Agios Andreas" and the Mental Health Center, while maintaining a private practice providing psychotherapeutic support to adults and couples. She has an extensive body of work in lectures and conferences covering topics from domestic violence to addictions in adolescence, and has actively participated in scientific psychiatry and psychotherapy conferences in Greece. Finally, she has presented academic research on interdisciplinary teaching of art history in preschool education within the framework of national scientific conferences.

Dermati Anastasia is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist and maintains a private practice in Glyfada with a Professional Practice License from the Prefecture of Attica. Her practice handles cases across the entire spectrum of psychology, with specialization in anxiety management, panic attacks in couples counseling, psychological trauma management using the EMDR method, Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT), enhancement of self-confidence and self-esteem in adults and adolescents, and counseling on sports psychology issues (athletes - champions). She also holds a lecturer position at London Metropolitan University in the UK, through City Unity College in Athens, in the Master's program of Sports Psychology. She holds a BSc degree in Psychology and an MSc in Health Psychology from Cardiff Metropolitan University in the UK. She is a doctoral candidate at the School of Public Health at the University of West Attica. Additionally, she holds a BSc degree in Physical Education and Sport from Salem State University in the United States, and a master's degree in Adapted Physical Education from the University of Macedonia and Thrace. Her training includes certification in the therapeutic method Shadow Effect from the Ford Institute in the United States. Furthermore, Ms. Dermati is a research associate at the University of West Attica in the Department of Public Health Policies and a member of the BPS (British Psychological Society) of the UK.

Mountouris Panagiotis MSc is the scientific director at "ALTHAIA AmKE," a company providing support, therapy, rehabilitation, and promotion of psychosocial health within the psychiatric reform program "PSYHARGOS." He also works privately, offering services related to adult psychotherapy. He completed postgraduate studies (MSc) in psychotherapy at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, in the Medical School. Additionally, he has undergone five years of training in psychotherapy at the Hellenic Society for Group Analysis and Family Therapy and holds certified training in clinical psychopathology from the 1st Psychiatric Clinic of Aiginiteio Hospital. As part of his continuous professional development, he trains in programs concerning clinical intervention in mental health, psychoanalysis, and psychodynamic psychotherapy, while simultaneously participating in weekly supervision and individual psychotherapy.

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).

Nikolaos Gkoumas BSc, MA is a Counseling Psychologist with a private practice in Thessaloniki. He holds a degree in Psychology from the University of Sheffield, UK, and a master’s degree in Counseling Psychology from York University. He completed a two-year internship at the City Counseling Center, accumulating 230 hours of supervised clinical sessions. In his private practice, he provides therapy for issues related to depression, anxiety, anger, family relationships, personal relationships, eating disorders, loneliness, substance abuse, interpersonal relationships, and self-esteem. He offers assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of psychological problems, and conducts seminars for agencies, organizations, and companies.

Η Τζέμη Σοφία είναι Ψυχολόγος - Ψυχοθεραπεύτρια με ειδίκευση στην Προσωποκεντρική Ψυχοθεραπεία, την Παιγνιοθεραπεία και την Συμβουλευτική Γονέων. Εργάζεται ιδιωτικά στην περιοχή της Δάφνης, παρέχοντας ατομικές συνεδρίες σε ενήλικες, παιδιά και εφήβους, δια ζώσης και online. Είναι πτυχιούχος Ψυχολογίας από το University of Central Lancashire (UCLAN) της Μεγάλης Βρετανίας και κατέχει Άδεια  Ασκήσεως Ψυχολόγου (αρ. Πρωτ. 1460495). Παράλληλα, ολοκλήρωσε το 4ετές πρόγραμμα εκπαίδευσης στην Προσωποκεντρική Συμβουλευτική και Ψυχοθεραπεία από το Κολλέγιο Ανθρωπιστικών Επιστημών (ICPS) για την απόκτηση του Ευρωπαϊκού Πιστοποιητικού Ψυχοθεραπείας (ΕCP) από την European Association for Psychotherapy (EAP). Επίσης, είναι απόφοιτος του 2ετούς προγράμματος εκπαίδευσης στην Παιγνιοθεραπεία από το Πανεπιστήμιο Leeds Beckett University της Μεγάλης Βρετανίας (Postgraduate Certificate in Therapeutic Play Skills), σε συνεργασία με τον Βρετανικό εκπαιδευτικό οργανισμό APAC. Είναι επιπλέον, κάτοχος πτυχίου Κοινωνιολογίας από το Πάντειο Πανεπιστήμιο Κοινωνικών και Πολιτικών Επιστημών και μεταπτυχιακού τίτλου σπουδών στην Διοίκηση Ανθρωπίνων Πόρων (MSc in HRM) από το Stirling University της Μεγάλης Βρετανίας.

Τα τελευταία χρόνια εργάζεται ως Ψυχολόγος ιδιωτικά αλλά και σε κέντρα ειδικών θεραπειών παρέχοντας ατομικές συνεδρίες ψυχοθεραπείας ενηλίκων, εφήβων και παιδιών (παιγνιοθεραπεία), καθώς και υπηρεσίες συμβουλευτικής γονέων. Παράλληλα, έχει εργαστεί ως Ψυχολόγος/εμψυχώτρια σε οίκους ευγηρίας και ορφανοτροφεία στην Ελλάδα και το εξωτερικό. Η θεραπευτική προσέγγιση που ακολουθεί βασίζεται στις αρχές της μη-κατευθυντικής προσωποκεντρικής θεραπείας, που στόχο έχει, μέσα σε ένα ασφαλές περιβάλλον αποδοχής, να διευκολύνει το κάθε άτομο ξεχωριστά να αναπτυχθεί, να γνωρίσει καλύτερα τον εαυτό και τις ανάγκες του και κατ’ επέκταση να βρει τους κατάλληλους για το ίδιο τρόπους να ανταπεξέλθει στις προκλήσεις της ζωής και της καθημερινότητας του. Τέχνες και δημιουργικά μέσα έκφρασης μπορούν να χρησιμοποιηθούν τόσο στα παιδιά όσο και στους ενήλικες ανάλογα με τις εκάστοτε ανάγκες τους. 

Rousta Eleni is a Psychologist, graduate of Coventry University, and a trainee Systemic Psychotherapist at ESYTHEPAS. Since 2011, she has been active in the healthcare sector, providing nursing services, which is also her first degree. Since 2020, she has been collaborating with the National Public Health Organization, contributing to the promotion and protection of public health. She has completed the one-year specialization program in Counseling and Career Guidance at the University of the Aegean, as well as the Executive Coaching and Management program. Additionally, she has attended specialized training seminars that enhance her therapeutic skills, the most significant being EMDR Traumatotherapy and Coaching and Mental Resilience. She has also volunteered in mental health organizations and structures, such as the support hotline "Together for Children" and the Residential Care Home B’ Attica of EKPS, providing support to children, families, and vulnerable social groups.

Christina Polyzou is a psychologist and psychotherapist, offering evidence-based psychological support at her private practice in Ampelokipoi, Athens and online. Her therapeutic approach is grounded in scientific research and tailored to the unique needs of each individual.

She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from the University of Greenwich, and two Master’s degrees from King’s College London: one in Health Psychology and another in Developmental Psychology & Psychopathology. Her studies in Health Psychology provided her with an in-depth understanding of the intricate connection between mental and physical health, as well as the psychological impact of illness and the process of adapting to life’s challenges. In parallel, her work in Developmental Psychology focused on behavioural genetics, exploring the interaction between genetic predisposition and environmental influences in shaping psychological wellbeing. She also received specialised training in perinatal mental health, gaining a deeper understanding of the emotional and psychological transitions that occur during pregnancy and the postpartum period.

Her clinical experience includes work at the South London & Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust, one of the UK’s leading mental health institutions. There, she gained hands-on experience in the application and assessment of evidence-based therapies, including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Compassion-Focused Therapy (CFT). She has also completed training in Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR), a scientifically validated approach for processing traumatic experiences. A key aspect of her ongoing professional development is her advanced training in Compassion-Focused Therapy (CFT) at the Compassionate Mind Foundation, under the direct guidance of Paul Gilbert and other leading experts who have developed adaptations of CFT for specific clinical difficulties.

Each person brings their own story, challenges, and goals to therapy. Some seek relief from anxiety, stress, or low mood; others may be grappling with intense self-criticism, low self-worth, or difficulty connecting in relationships. Many are simply looking to understand themselves better and to live a life that feels more authentic and meaningful. Therapy offers a space to explore these experiences safely and constructively, working together to foster change that lasts.

At the heart of her practice is the belief that therapy is built on trust, empathy, and respect for the individuality of each person. There are no ready-made solutions or fixed pathways—each therapeutic journey is shaped around the person’s unique needs, values, and aspirations.

All sessions are conducted within a framework of confidentiality and professional integrity, following the highest standards of ethical psychological practice.

Zourmpakis Tzon Kai Synergates is a Psychologist who maintains a private practice in Rethymno. He holds a degree in Psychology from Aristotle University of Thessaloniki and a postgraduate degree in Psycholinguistics. He is a certified psychologist by the Greek state, an established hypnotherapist, and a Master Hypnotist. He is a regular member of the Hellenic Psychological Society, a senior member of the Accredited Counsellors, Coaches, Psychotherapists and Hypnotherapists Association, as well as a member of the International Institute of Complementary Therapists. Through his work, he places special emphasis on resolving deeply rooted emotional beliefs and behaviors. He also focuses on the treatment and management of chronic pain, applying Cognitive Behavioral Therapy practices combined with Regression Hypnotherapy and Counseling. Additionally, he teaches meditation and Tai Chi practices, as well as guidance on the application of mindfulness in daily life. These practices serve as tools both for those already on a journey of spiritual exploration and for those seeking simple and practical tools to improve their everyday life. The Psychologist, deeply valuing the importance of the therapeutic relationship, establishes relationships of trust and collaboration with his clients. Thanks to his extensive experience, he is able to provide a safe, non-judgmental environment where individuals can feel accepted, heard, and supported.

 Η Ζήκου Βασιλική είναι Kλινική Ψυχολόγος, απόφοιτη του Τμήματος Ψυχολογίας του Εθνικού και Καποδιστριακού Πανεπιστημίου Αθηνών και τελειόφοιτη στο Ανοιχτό Ψυχοθεραπευτικό Κέντρο - Ινστιτούτο Διαγνωστικής Ψυχολογίας Αθηνών, όπου έχει εκπαιδευτεί στις ψυχολογικές δοκιμασίες και τις ψυχοδιαγνωστικές τεχνικές (WISC, WAIS, Rorschach, TAT, CAT, MMPI κ.α.) ενηλίκων και παιδιών καθώς και στις δοκιμασίες εκτίμησης των επαγγελματικών δεξιοτήτων, με σκοπό τον επαγγελματικό προσανατολισμό και την επιλογή προσωπικού. Στο παρόν διατηρεί συνεργασία με τα Κέντρα Υποστηρικτικών Ψυχοκοινωνικών Υπηρεσιών «Ταξίδι στην Ανάπτυξη» και «1 δις abilities» όπου παρέχει ψυχοθεραπεία σε παιδιά, εφήβους και ενήλικες, καθώς και συμβουλευτική σε γονείς και ζευγάρια. Έχει εργαστεί σε σημαντικούς φορείς της ψυχικής υγείας, όπως η Ομοσπονδία «Αργώ», η ΕΠΑΨΥ, η ΙΑΣΙΣ NGO και το ΚΜΟΠ, παρέχοντας ψυχοκοινωνική και ψυχοθεραπευτική υποστήριξη στον γενικό πληθυσμό, σε άτομα που επλήγησαν από την πανδημία Covid-19, σε ασθενείς με χρόνιες παθήσεις και στις οικογένειές τους, καθώς και σε υγειονομικό προσωπικό. Παράλληλα, έχει εργαστεί παρέχοντας ψυχολογική υποστήριξη στις πυρόπληκτες περιοχές της Βόρειας Εύβοιας, ενώ συμμετείχε εθελοντικά σε δράσεις διαχείρισης κρίσεων, στη λειτουργία της τηλεφωνικής γραμμής ψυχοκοινωνικής υποστήριξης 10306, καθώς και στη διοργάνωση ψυχοεκπαιδευτικών σεμιναρίων. Από το 2019 εκπαιδεύεται στο Ανοιχτό Ψυχοθεραπευτικό Κέντρο, όπου υπήρξε συντονίστρια σε ψυχοθεραπευτικές ομάδες κοινωνικοθεραπείας. Παράλληλα, πραγματοποιεί ψυχοδιαγνωστικές αξιολογήσεις σε παιδιά, εφήβους, ενήλικες, ζευγάρια και οικογένειες. Επίσης, έχει πραγματοποιήσει πρακτική άσκηση στην ΠΕΨΑΕΕ, όπου απέκτησε εμπειρία σε ατομικές και ομαδικές συνεδρίες, καθώς και σε δράσεις ψυχοκοινωνικής αποκατάστασης. Ταυτόχρονα, παρακολουθεί συστηματικά σεμινάρια, ημερίδες και εκπαιδευτικά προγράμματα, ενώ φροντίζει για τη συνεχή της εποπτεία και προσωπική ανάπτυξη. Στόχος της είναι η πολύπλευρη υποστήριξη των ανθρώπων που απευθύνονται σε εκείνη, μέσα από ένα θεραπευτικό πλαίσιο εμπιστοσύνης, ασφάλειας και ουσιαστικής συνεργασίας.

Arapi Xristina is a Clinical Psychologist and Psychodynamic Psychotherapist. She graduated with distinction from the Department of Applied Psychology at the University of Derby and completed her Master's degree in Clinical Psychology at the University of East London.

Subsequently, she trained in Systemic Therapy at the Hellenic Institute of Human Relations, and in psychodynamic and psychoanalytic therapy at DIKEPSY and the Hellenic Psychoanalytic Society, completing an internship at the 251 Air Force General Hospital.

Concurrently, she completed her training in Art Therapy at the Hellenic Center for Art and Psychotherapy.

Finally, she has pursued specialized training in three particularly human fields that often remain on the periphery of psychological care: Criminology, Special Education, and Giftedness, through the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens (NKUA), applying the latter by coordinating, as a member of Greek Mensa, the corresponding special interest group.

With over ten years of experience in psychotherapeutic practice, she has worked both privately and within institutions (psychiatric clinics, mental health facilities, and therapeutic groups).

Alongside individual sessions, she coordinates personal development groups and psychodynamic therapy groups (group therapy).

She continues to actively participate in scientific conferences and seminars, aiming for ongoing education, maintaining the belief that the boundaries of scientific knowledge, like those of human beings, are nearly inexhaustible.

Particular emphasis is placed on confidentiality, safety, and freedom of expression within the therapeutic framework, because above all, psychotherapy is a relationship governed by authenticity. Therefore, the value of this relationship always remains at the core, as the foundation of any meaningful change.

Aslanidis Georgios is a Mental Health Counselor with a private practice in Ampelokipoi, offering support to individuals seeking to improve their mental well-being and quality of life. His goal is to create a safe and supportive environment where each person can freely express themselves, gain deeper understanding of their inner self, and develop new ways to manage everyday challenges.

He has been trained as a Gestalt Mental Health Counselor at the Gestalt Foundation – Center for Psychotherapy & Education, and also holds training in Mental Health Counseling from the Center for Applied Psychotherapy and Counseling (K.E.PSY.SY.). His approach is based on the principles of Gestalt therapy, emphasizing awareness, personal responsibility, and connection to the "here and now."

Within the counseling process, he supports individuals facing issues such as anxiety, relationship difficulties, low self-esteem, emotional challenges, or periods of personal transition. With respect for the uniqueness of each individual, he tailors the counseling process to meet the specific needs of each client.

Deligiannis Giorgos - Aleksandros is a Psychologist who maintains a private practice in Marousi. He holds a Bachelor's degree in Psychology with Cum Laude distinction from Deree - The American College of Greece, as well as a Bachelor's degree in Psychology with Second Class Honours from the Open University of the United Kingdom. Concurrently, he is pursuing postgraduate studies in Drama Therapy at the Psychotherapeutic and Educational Center "to Erma," where he also completed his internship. He has worked as a Psychologist at the Ranch in Sofiko, Corinth, as well as a parallel support companion for a child with ADHD in Athens. Additionally, he has served as a Psychologist at the Psychiatric Clinic of the 414 Military Hospital of Special Diseases and at the 80th Health Battalion of the National Guard (TYETH) on the island of Kos, and has also worked as a Student Assistant at Deree - The American College of Greece. With a commitment to continuous professional development in his field of expertise, he attends numerous seminars and conferences. In his private practice, he offers a wide range of services, respecting the unique needs of each client.

Vavassori Nina is a Psychologist who maintains a private practice in the Panormou area, offering sessions with adults and adolescents both in-person and online. She is fluent in Greek, English, and French, facilitating the therapeutic relationship in multicultural settings and with individuals from diverse cultural backgrounds. She studied Psychology at DEREE – The American College of Greece and holds a master's degree in Applied Clinical Psychology from the University of Bath in the United Kingdom. Since 2020, she has been training in Systemic Family and Group Psychotherapy at the Athens Center for the Study of Man (ACMA). Her professional experience as a Psychologist includes working in schools with children and adolescents, providing psychological support in a hospital setting, as well as volunteering for telephone support services related to domestic violence. Currently, she also works as a Psychologist in a multinational company and privately sees adolescents and adults for both in-person and online sessions.