Psychologists in Prefecture of Kefalonia

H Παπαχριστοπούλου Αλεξία MPH, BSc είναι Ψυχολόγος - Σχεσιακή Ψυχαναλυτική Ψυχοθεραπεύτρια και διατηρεί ιδιωτικό γραφείο στην Κηφισιά. Είναι απόφοιτη του τμήματος Ψυχολογίας του University of Essex, ειδικευμένη στις Κλινικές Δεξιότητες με βάση τη Σχεσιακή Ψυχαναλυτική Ψυχοθεραπεία από το Ινστιτούτο Σχεσιακής & Ομαδικής Ψυχοθεραπείας (ΙΣΟΨ). Είναι εκπαιδευόμενη στην Ομαδική Ψυχοθεραπεία κατά Irvin Yalom και τα Σχεσιακά Δυναμικά της Ομάδος (ΙΣΟΨ) και κάτοχος Μεταπτυχιακού τίτλου στη Δημόσια Υγεία & Επιδημιολογία (MPH) της Ιατρικής Σχολής του Πανεπιστημίου Κρήτης. Στα πλαίσια της ομαδικής εκπαίδευσής της συν-συντονίζει θεραπευτική ομάδα από τον Σεπτέμβριο του 2023 στο Ινστιτούτο Σχεσιακής και Ομαδικής Ψυχοθεραπείας. Επιπλέον, είναι επιστημονική συνεργάτιδα του Κέντρου Ψυχοθεραπείας in – between στην Αθήνα, παρέχοντας ατομικές και ομαδικές συνεδρίες δια ζώσης και διαδικτυακά σε ενήλικες, εφήβους, ζεύγη και οικογένειες. Παράλληλα έχει συνεργαστεί με την Ευρωπαϊκή Υπηρεσία Ασύλου (European Union Agency for Asylum), παρέχοντας υποστήριξη στους αιτούντες Διεθνούς Προστασίας και σε άτομα που ανήκουν σε κοινωνικά ευάλωτους πληθυσμούς. Έχει λάβει μέρος σε ερευνητικό πρόγραμμα του Εθνικού Ινστιτούτου Υγείας των ΗΠΑ (NIH) σε θέματα υγείας που αφορούν στην Παιδική Παχυσαρκία, τη Διατροφική Συμπεριφορά και τη Γνωστική Λειτουργία των παιδιών και έχει συμμετάσχει ως συγγραφέας σε τρεις σχετικές δημοσιεύσεις σε επιστημονικά περιοδικά στο PubMed. Είναι μέλος της Διεθνούς Ένωσης Σχεσιακής Ψυχανάλυσης και Ψυχοθεραπείας (IARPP) και της Αμερικανικής Ένωσης Ομαδικής Ψυχοθεραπείας (AGPA).

Ftiakas Nikolaos is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist with a private practice in the center of Thessaloniki. He holds a Master's degree in Applications of Psychology in the School Environment from Canterbury Christ Church University External Department Aegean College, having previously completed his studies in Psychology at the University of East London External Department Metropolitan College. Additionally, he is a Diploma holder in "Counseling and Psychology" from the University of Derby and Edexcel International External Department Mediterranean College. In the past, he has worked as a Psychologist - Social Scientist at the Youth Support Center - Hostel for Unaccompanied Minors - Open Temporary Reception Structure of the Social NGO "ARSIS" and has spoken at numerous junior high and high schools throughout Greece on topics such as School Bullying and Anxiety. Moreover, as part of his ongoing training and education, he attends and participates in seminars and training programs. Finally, he specializes in Cognitive Behavioral Psychotherapy, School Psychology, and Anxiety and Mood Disorders.

Dr. Eleni Vazakidou, PhD, MSc, is a Psychologist – Psychotherapist and maintains a private practice (center located near the Church of Agios Dimitrios) in Thessaloniki. She holds a degree in Psychology from Aristotle University of Thessaloniki and a specialization in Systemic Psychotherapy and Counseling from the Center for Systemic Therapy and Counseling (Κε.Σ.Με.Θ). Additionally, she holds a Doctorate (PhD) in Criminology with a full scholarship and a Master's degree in Clinical Criminology from the University of Leicester, as well as a Law degree from Aristotle University of Thessaloniki. She possesses extensive academic experience, having lectured at the Department of Criminology at the University of Leicester and at the Department of Psychology at the European Campus of York, City College in Thessaloniki. Finally, in her private practice, the specialist provides support to adults, couples, and families through a systemic, comprehensive, and scientifically substantiated therapeutic approach.

Oikonomou Taksiarxis is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist who maintains a private practice in Chalandri. He holds a degree in Psychology from the School of Sociology - Psychology - Pedagogy at the FPSE University. He specializes in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Work-related Stress Coaching, Anxiety Disorders, and Depression Management. He has served as a Trainer in Pedagogical Training programs for educators at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and ASPAITE. He handles a wide range of cases in a friendly and comfortable environment, tailoring the approach for each patient by combining his scientific expertise with years of experience and professionalism.

Piliati Ioanna is a Psychologist - Systemic Psychotherapist and maintains private practices in Vrilissia and Chalandri. She specializes in Systemic - Family Counseling and therapy for individuals and couples. She is a regular member of the Greek and European Association of Counseling. She works with individuals, couples, families, parents, and groups on issues related to gender identity, sexual difficulties, interpersonal relationships, anxiety problems, panic attacks, and other emotional difficulties and mood disorders, grief, and more. Within a framework of protection, safety, and acceptance, she works aiming at the psychological support of adolescents and adults. She focuses on highlighting their skills and psychological resources to empower them and achieve a harmonious life with balance. She has 25 years of experience and expertise in the fields of communication and personal development. She has collaborated with a wide network of individuals and groups with very diverse backgrounds, experiences, needs, behaviors, and lifestyles. She places great importance on the human need for understanding, acceptance, and support. She is an ally to the individual regarding their interpersonal relationships and the various challenges they face in different phases of their changing life. After her personal engagement with Systemic Psychotherapy, she decided to change her career path by obtaining a degree in Psychology and specializing in Systemic Counseling - Family Therapy.