Child psychologists

Drivakou Despoina MSc, PhD(c) is a Child Psychologist with a private practice in Thessaloniki. She also provides supervision to early-career psychologists and mental health professionals in the initial stages of clinical practice. She holds a degree from the Department of Psychology at Aristotle University of Thessaloniki and a Master's degree in Basic Methodology of Medical Research - Social Medicine - Public Health and Epidemiology from the Medical School of the same university. Additionally, she is a PhD candidate at the same institution. She has also trained in Systemic Family Psychotherapy, is a certified Life Coach, and consistently attends seminars and conferences related to the systemic approach. Other psychotherapeutic programs she has trained in include Psychodrama - basic training, Emotionally Focused Therapy - couples therapy, and developmental models specifically for couples in crisis due to substance, alcohol, and medication use, domestic violence, and narcissistic disorder. She has worked as educational staff in private adult education and currently works with children, adolescents, and couples, conducting systemic approach therapies and services related to young parents (parenting), fatherhood education, parental divorce, children's social skills, and sexuality. She regularly appears on Vergina TV, radio stations, and contributes articles to various magazines and her personal blog. Concurrently, she coordinates the Family Health forum, which has been organized over the past three years addressing issues related to family and children, involving many professionals from the health sector. Finally, she is a member of the Hellenic Psychological Society, the Hellenic Neuropsychological Society, the Systemic Society of Northern Greece, as well as other associations in Thessaloniki.

Papadopoulos Andreas is a Child Psychologist with a private practice in Evosmos. He holds a degree from the Department of Psychology at Aristotle University of Thessaloniki and has undergone training in child psychology. Specifically, he is certified in learning disabilities, specialized in child psychology, and has completed postgraduate training in child development. During his career, he has worked as a Psychologist - Psychotherapist at the 1st Neurological Clinic of the University General Hospital of Thessaloniki AHEPA, at the "Together for Children" Association, at the Raphael Medical Centre Rehabilitation Clinic, as well as at the "Day Centre," where he worked with children and adults with autism. Additionally, at the Center for Differential Diagnosis, Diagnosis, and Support of Special Educational Needs (KEDDY) of Samos, he was involved in assessing children's cognitive and functional abilities using the WISC psychometric tool. He is a member of the Hellenic Psychological Society and has participated in numerous conferences and seminars.

Ms. Gkioka S Maria is a Psychologist - Child Psychologist and maintains her private practice in Aigaleo. She holds a degree in Psychology from the University of Indianapolis (license no.: 1070) and a Master's degree in Counseling Psychology. She has been trained in Cognitive-Behavioral Psychotherapy as well as in Systemic Counseling and Psychotherapy for Children and Adolescents & Parent Counseling. She has attended continuing education seminars to update and enhance her knowledge, always aiming for accurate assessment and therapeutic treatment of each individual's personalized needs. She has served as a Scientific Collaborator/Counseling Psychologist at the Adolescent Health Unit, 2nd Pediatric Clinic, University of Athens, "P. & A. Kyriakou" Children's Hospital, the Hellenic Institute for the U.N., and other private centers and NGOs with the goal of providing psychological support and well-being to minors and youth. In her private practice, she works with children, adolescents, and young adults and has particular experience with Eating Disorders, Anxiety Disorders, Depression, Anger Management, Interpersonal Relationships, School Bullying, Excessive Use of Gaming and Internet, Learning Disabilities, and ADHD. Additionally, she conducts parent counseling sessions on the above topics.

Nikolidaki Eleni is a Child Psychologist, School Psychologist, and Systemic - Family Psychotherapist. She completed her undergraduate studies in Psychology at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. Additionally, she trained in Synthetic – Systemic and Family Psychotherapy (SY.MO.SY.TH) at the Laboratory for the Investigation of Human Relations. Concurrently, she holds certifications in Special Education from the University of Patras, in the Psychology of Children's Drawing from the Hellenic Open University, and in School Psychology from the University of Western Attica. She works as a Psychologist in public school units and institutions in both Primary and Secondary Education, while also collaborating privately with special education centers, nursery, and kindergarten schools, providing psychological support to children and parental counseling. She also conducts parenting schools as well as training sessions for educators and parents. Moreover, she volunteers as a psychologist at the Non-Profit Organization "EXARTISI," based in Thessaloniki, which aims to promote mental health and combat addictions. Together with the team, she has created a series of children's books concerning the addiction cycle and the "Smoking Cessation Diary for Adolescents aged 15-18." Previously, she has worked as a psychologist and mental health counselor on the nationwide counseling line 11525 "Union, Together for the Child," with the "Health Allies" of the Medical School of the University of Athens, and as a trainee psychologist at the Hellenic Center for Mental Hygiene and Research in the child and adolescent unit (E.KE.PSY.E.). She currently practices in her private office in Neo Psychiko, primarily conducting individual sessions with adolescents and adults.

In a warm and bright space, we host the Child Psychology Center "Internus," where we offer our services to our young friends and their parents. Preschool and school-age children experience positive and negative emotions daily, just like adults. It is a great mistake to believe that because they are young, they do not understand, as children perceive things in their own unique and innocent way. With this in mind, our center strives to provide the child and their family with a healthy psychological environment through its services, enabling them to express themselves spontaneously and freely through play, drawing, and our other activities.

Xrysolora Artemis Kai Synergates is a Child Psychologist who maintains a private practice in Syros. She holds a degree from the Open University Milton Keynes in the United Kingdom and has completed postgraduate training in Art Therapy "Behavior Analysis - Therapy through Art," postgraduate training in Play Therapy "Sensory & Messy Play," as well as postgraduate studies in "Child and Youth Studies" at University West in Sweden. In her private practice, she handles a wide range of cases covering the entire spectrum of her specialty, always focusing on providing the best possible service tailored to the individualized needs of each person she treats.

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. 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 further training program in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Adults at the Center for Applied Psychotherapy and Counseling and has attended an advanced seminar on Positive Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (Positive CBT) at the Society of Cognitive Behavioral Studies. She has worked as a Psychologist in various institutions, gaining valuable experience at the Red Cross Hospital, Korgialenio-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.

Ntioudi Iro MSc is a Child Psychologist - Psychologist and maintains a private practice in Thessaloniki. She is a graduate of the Department of Psychology at Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, specializing in Clinical Psychology, and completed a postgraduate program in Psychology of Child Development at Central Lancashire in England. She has specialized in Infant and Child Psychopathology and in the management of Psychological Trauma for Children and Adolescents at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. Additionally, she has been trained in play therapy, a fundamental aspect of child psychology where children express their experiences and emotions through play, as well as in Systemic Family Therapy. Furthermore, she has completed the Master Practitioner program on Eating Disorders and Obesity at NCFED in the United Kingdom. Finally, she has collaborated with the Medical Diavalkaniko Center of Thessaloniki and Euromedica, has attended numerous conferences and seminars as part of ongoing professional development, and is a member of the Hellenic Psychological Society.

Maria Staurakaki MSc, BSc is a Child Psychologist who maintains a private practice in Ampelokipoi, Attica. She holds a postgraduate degree in Clinical Psychology from the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, as well as a bachelor's degree in Psychology from the same institution. It is worth mentioning that her scientific work has been published and presented in medical journals. Additionally, as part of her continuing education, she has attended various training seminars. She also collaborates with the P. Sakellaropoulos Institute of Mental Health for Children, Adolescents, and Adults, as well as the Center for Special Therapies "Anaptixi." Finally, the specialist works as a Psychologist in her private office, providing services to Children, Adolescents, and Adults.