Gestalt Foundation Collaborators

Gestalt Foundation Collaborators
  • Antonatou Vasiliki, Psychology HND - specialized GESTALT therapist. Experienced group therapy moderator: seniors, parents, adult self-awareness groups, “ARSIS” volunteer and employee supportive groups, refugee minors care center. She is also a practicing psychotherapist, offering individual treatment.

  • Antoniou Elena, BSc (University of La Verne), with an MSc in Counselling Studies (University of Hull). She is also a Gestalt therapist and Supervisor, member of the Greek and European Association of Gestalt Psychotherapy (HAGT, EAGT), as well as a member of Attachment Parenting Hellas. She has also completed the basic CRM training in the Institute of Trauma-therapy. She has worked with children groups, in psychiatric residents, in women abuse groups in support groups for cancer volunteers as well as in therapy groups at Gestalt Foundation. As of 2006 she works in private practice.

  • Askaridou Victoria, Mental Health Counselor, Gestalt Psychotherapist, Gestalt supervisor, Sandplay Therapist, Hypnosis Therapy, Adlerian training in parent groups, Trauma Therapist (EMDR, CRM basic & advanced), CRM trainer.

  • Baier Armin, LCSW has a private psychotherapy practice in Los Angeles specializing in Relational Gestalt Therapy, addiction and trauma, and he is on the core faculty of the Pacific Gestalt Institute in Los Angeles. He provides clinical supervision in two Los Angeles mental health programs, and he serves as an officer and director of the Gestalt Therapy Institute of Los Angeles. Armin teaches at the Columbia School of Social Work Master’s Program online campus. A former Clinical Director of the Parallax Center chemical dependency treatment program, in NYC, his clinical experience, teaching and published writings include research, method and policy in the field of addiction.

  • Barbarello Favorito, RCST, M.Sc. Gestalt Psychotherapy, Dip. Gestalt Psychotherapeutic Counselling, H.Dip. Integrative Psychotherapy (Hons), Dip. Craniosacral Therapy. Favo (born in Puglia - South Italy) moved to Ireland in 1998 where he qualified as a Craniosacral therapist. He has been training with GATLA in Gestalt therapy since 2004 and has just achieved a MSc in gestalt psychotherapy in Metanoia, London. He has a thriving private practice in Ireland both as a Craniosacral therapist and as a gestalt psychotherapist.

  • Boulenger- Meunier Sophie, Professor of Biology, University UCLB of Lyon, France. Graduated student of the Gestalt School of Psychotherapy. Graduated student Msc Psychology, University East of London.

  • Chatzigeorgiou Eleni, Psychologist (National University of Athens), Gestalt Psychotherapist, Member of EAGT and HAGT, Dance Therapist/Instructor/Supervisor of DRT (Dance-Rhythm-Therapy), Head of Pedagogics of DRLST Training Program in S. Greece (Association Dance, Rhythm, Social Link and Therapy-Greece), Member of DRT-International and GADT, Choreographer. As a Gestalt psychotherapist she has collaborated with various Therapy Centers for children, adolescents and families, she has been working privately with adults since 2007 and since 2010 she has been coordinating Dance Therapy groups and educational seminars in Greece and abroad as well as experiential-educational movement and Gestalt psychotherapy workshops in collaboration with the Gestalt Foundation of Athens and Thessaloniki.

  • Denham-Vaughan Sally, Dr, is an International Trainer, Psychotherapist, Registered Training Supervisor, Organisational Consultant and Accredited Coach/Coach Supervisor. She has a background in Clinical Psychology and Gestalt Psychotherapy with over 25 years’ experience in senior leadership positions in the NHS in the UK. She now specializes in Relational Leadership Development, Organisational/Community Transformation and Governance/Ethical Frameworks. Recently her consulting work has focussed on large scale culture change programmes with global organisations committed to ethical, ecological and sustainable developments. She also works as an executive coach with CEO and Board members of purpose driven organisations. She is the Co-Founder of Relational Change, an International Organisation specialising in developing Relational Approaches in theory and practice, International Board Advisor at The Relational Center in Los Angeles, Academic Advisor on the Doctoral programme at Metanoia/Middlesex University in London, International Faculty Associate at the Pacific Gestalt Institute in California and an Associate with the Taos Institute. She presents widely at conferences and international training centres and was the keynote speaker at the GANZ conference, (Gestalt Australia and New Zealand), in 2014.

  • Dimakopoulou Gina, Psychologist, graduate of the Panteion University of Social and Political Sciences, Gestalt Psychotherapist, member of the E.A.G.T and of the Hellenic Association for Gestalt Therapy (HAGT). She has worked with support groups of cancer patients and their families, elderly people and volunteers. Her interest in LGBTQI rights made her a member of the Rainbow School, where she is training educators on the topics of gender, sexuality and inclusive education. Since 2010 she is being working privately in her office in Athens, providing individual and group therapy.

  • Efthymiopoulou Nassia, Psychologist, Gestalt psychotherapist, EMDR therapist and certified Gestalt Practitioner in Organizations from EAGT. Based in Athens, working in private practice with adults both individually and in groups. Since January 2021 also participating as an advisor-Ombudsperson at the CAPSTONE project funded from the European Union’s Horizon 2020 research and innovation programme. She is member of both EAGT and Hellenic Association for Gestalt Therapy.

  • Elioti Elissavet, Counsellor educated in Gestalt Psychotherapy (Gestalt Foundation of Athens, Greece), M.Sc. Psychology (University of East London), D.U. in Somatic-psychoeducation for management of stress and physical and emotional pain (Universidade Fernando Pessoa), Diploma in Somatic-psychoeducation (École supérieure de Somato-psychopédagogie de Paris), Pilates Instructor (Pilates BASI, Refined Pilates Training of Jenny Colebourne), Soloist Diploma in Cello (Filippos Nakas Conservatory) and Certificate in theory of music (Konstantinos Evaggelatos Conservatory).

  • Emmanouilidis Panagiotis, I was born in 1975 at Athens and raised in Nea Ionia, Attica. I studied at the Agricultural University of Athens at Food Science and Technology and Oenology department. I then completed postgraduate studies M.B.A. at the University of Leicester. I retrained as a Mental Health Counselor at the Center for Applied Psychotherapy and Counseling and completed postgraduate studies in Psychology (M.Sc. Psychology, University of East London). I am trained in the Gestalt psychotherapeutic approach and I am certified as a Business Development Consultant (Gestalt Practitioner in Organizations) at Gestalt Foundation. I have also been trained as a Coordinator of Parent School Groups at the Panhellenic Association of Parent Schools. For more than 22 years I worked in multinational companies in the field of consumer goods, veterinary medicine and professional working dogs, leading groups of people with the aim of developing and strengthening communication skills. Today I am a Gestalt Mental Health Counselor. I practice Counseling Psychotherapy with the help of a certified therapy dog, Coaching in organizations and voluntary actions in "FLOGA" and "Child's Smile" with the help of the therapy dog. I am a Coordinator of School Parents' Groups, a member of the Hellenic Association of Counseling (H.A.C). and the European Association of Counselling (E.A.C).

  • Ellinger Bianca, Psychologist, graduate of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Gestalt Psychotherapist, graduate of Gestalt Foundation Athens, Physiotherapist. Member of EAGT (European Association for Gestalt Therapy) Member and former president (2009-2013) of HAGT (Hellenic Association for Gestalt Therapy). Since 2003 she is working in her private practice with adults, adolescents, couples and groups. Currently she facilitates self-awareness and therapy groups in various educational institutions.

  • Erketziki Asimina, is a graduate psychologist of the Psychology Department of the Faculty of Philosophy of the University of Thessaloniki with a 4-year training in Gestalt from the "Gestalt Foundation" Psychotherapy and Education Center, trainee trainer. In addition, she trained in Psychodynamic Interpersonal Therapy (PIT) from the University of Manchester and specialized at Master's level in Reich psychotherapy with Alberto Torre from the Wilhelm Reich Center for Psychotherapy and Counseling. She is a member of the Panhellenic Psychological Association, of the Hellenic Society of Gestalt Psychotherapy (HAGT) and of the European Association for Gestalt Therapy (EAGT). She has professional experience as a psychologist, as a trainer in adult education and as a career counselor. Also she has experience in vulnerable social groups - specifically prisoners and Roma - and provides services in a voluntary context collaborating with many agencies, schools and organizations. She promotes public awareness of psychology through the media. In addition, she has rich educational experience in sociology, counseling and psychotherapy.

  • Estrup Liv, MA, MFT California in private practice since 1970, certified Gestalt therapist 1979, twice past President of the Gestalt Therapy Institute of Los Angeles, American Association of Marriage Family Therapists (AAMFT) - member since 1985, Approved Supervisor 2000, Gestalt Associates Training Los Angeles (GATLA) Faculty since 1999, taught Gestalt Therapy in the graduate program at Loma Linda University for 15 years, Supervisor at Southern California Counseling Center for 20 years, Member of IAAGT and AAMFT. Liv supervised individually and in groups at a community mental health center in Los Angeles for twenty-five years as well as collaborated in live supervision through GATLA training programs for almost thirty years. She has also taught supervision in large clinical settings.

  • Finlay Linda, PhD, BA (Hons), Linda Finlay characterizes herself as belonging to four distinct professional communities: psychology, occupational therapy, psychotherapy and phenomenology. In her role as an Academic Consultant, Linda Finlay offers teaching, supervision and mentorship in Qualitative Research Methods for practitioners in health care, psychology and psychotherapy fields.

  • Fragkatou Myrto, Psychologist, Gestalt Psychotherapist, Gestalt Practitioner in Organizations. Gestalt foundation graduate. Holds a BSc in Psychology and an MSc in Organizational Psychology from Panteion University, as well as an MSc in Human Resources Management from Athens University of Economics and Business. She has 15 years of experience in the field of Human Resources Management.

  • Foley Deirdre, BA (Hons) Social Sciences - Westminster University (UK), MA Creative Writing (Distinction) - Lancaster University (UK), Post Graduate Training in Gestalt Psychotherapy, Gestalt Foundation, Athens, Greece. ECP holder (European Certificate of Psychotherapy). Accredited Memberships: EAP (European Association for Psychotherapy), EAGT (European Association for Gestalt Therapy), UKCP (UK Council for Psychotherapy). Officer on Board of Directors (Membership Co-Chair) for IAAGT (International Association for the Advancement of Gestalt Therapy) & HRSR (Human Rights & Social Responsibility) Committee member; EAGT Human Rights & Social Responsibility (support therapist for NGO Volunteers). Private Therapy Practice working online and in person with adults and groups from a diverse and multi-cultural background.

  • Francesetti Gianni, Psychiatrist, Gestalt therapist, international trainer and supervisor, he has published widely on psychotherapy and psychopathology, exploring original approaches to understanding clinical suffering from a phenomenological and Gestalt therapy viewpoint and proposing new models for framing particular clinical disorders (including experiences of panic, depression, psychosis, and obsessive-compulsive disorder). He is president of Poiesis. Gestalt Therapy Center of Torino and co-director of the IPsiG (International Institute for Gestalt Therapy and Psychopathology). He is Past President of the EAGT (European Association for Gestalt Therapy), of the SIPG (Italian Society for Gestalt therapy) and of the FIAP (Italian Federation of Psychotherapy Associations), member of the New York Institute for Gestalt Therapy, the Association for the Advancement of Gestalt Therapy (AAGT), the European Association of Psychotherapy (EAP), and the Society for Psychotherapy Research (SPR). He lives and works in Turin, Italy.

  • Hewitt Evans Joanna, Course leader of a UKCP accredited Gestalt Training at Scarborough Psychotherapy Training Institute, UK. She is also registered as an Integrative Psychotherapist with EAIP and Director of the European Institute for Psychotherapeutic Studies. Joanna has worked for many years with children and families and is particularly interested in the development of identity.

  • Jacobs Lynne, inhabits two psychotherapy worlds. She teaches gestalt therapists world-wide. She is co-founder of the Pacific Gestalt Institute and also a training and supervising analyst at the Institute of Contemporary Psychoanalysis. She is co-editor of The Healing Relationship in Gestalt Therapy: A Dialogic / Self Psychology Approach, and co-editor of Relational Approaches in Gestalt Therapy (both with Rich Hycner). She has also published numerous articles in gestalt therapy and psychoanalytic journals. Her abiding interest is attempting to understand the psychotherapeutic relationship. She has a private practice in Los Angeles.

  • Jára Martin (1961), Czech psychologist, Gestalt therapist, trainer and supervisor, member of EAGT, author of book Dreams Live (2001) and the essay «Dream in Relationship and Relationship in Dream» (Quaderni di Gestalt 2/2018). Throughout his career, Martin has conducted workshops on «Dreams» in Slovenia, Poland and Finland, as well as participating in international conferences including EAGT's one. Nowadays Martin is engaged in the studies of phenomenology of body, perception and dreams as well as participating in the postgraduate program of Gestalt training lead by Jan Roubal.

  • Jastrow Angelica, Graduate of Gestalt Foundation, Psychic Health Advisor. Professionally engages with alternative means of treatment (Reiki, Reflexology, Thai massage, Ayurveda massage, ear-acupuncture, Rejuvance, On side massage, Healing Touch massage (Hippocratique Touch Massage).

  • Kapoulea Amalia, BSc in Counseling and Psychological Science in Mediterranian College, University of Teeside. She is trained in Gestalt Therapy in Gestalt Foundation of Athens. She has worked as a psychologist with groups of people suffering from cancer, elderly people, educators, parents and children. Currently she is working as an individual and group psychotherapist in her private practice. She also runs and facilitates personal development groups, workshops for parents and adolescents, and she conducts adult group therapy. She is a member of EAGT European Association for Gestalt Therapy) and ΗAGT (Hellenic Association for Gestalt Therapy) & ECP holder (European Certificate of Psychotherapy).

  • Karapiperis Christos, father of three kids, social worker and Gestalt therapist. In the past he has worked as a social worker with refugees and several groups of socially excluded people in the Hellenic Red Cross. He graduated from Gestalt Foundation in Athens and now works in private practice in Patras, Greece. As a Gestalt therapist he works with individuals, couples and groups and holds seminars. He is a member of EAGT and the chair of the board of HAGT.

  • Karasavva Aikaterini, has graduated from the Philosophy School of the University of Athens, and holds a B.Sc. Psychology (Middlesex University) and an M.Sc. in the Philosophy of Mental Disorder (King’s College London). She has graduated from the 4 year training in Gestalt Psychotherapy (Gestalt Foundation, Athens, Greece) and has worked in elderly homes, with cancer patient groups and their families, as well as with refugees who had suffered torture or other forms of ill treatment. She has also taught in various undergraduate and postgraduate Psychology and Psychotherapy programs. Her private practice is in Athens and she offers individual, group and couples therapy. She has also trained in existential therapy, relational Gestalt therapy, trauma and abuse as well as crisis management. She is a member of the Hellenic Association of Gestalt Therapy and the European Association of Gestalt Therapy.

  • Klaren Guus (the Netherlands), EAGT accredited Gestalt therapist, international Gestalt trainer and -supervisor and Gestalt Practitioner in Organizations. He provides Gestalt supervision to students in Gestalt training, to Gestalt practitioners in private practices and the wider field of social- and mental healthcare. Both individually and group supervision. Guus is past president of the Dutch Flemish Association of Gestalt Therapy and Theory (NVAGT)and past chair of the Human Rights and Social Responsibility Committee of EAGT.

  • Kostalou Aggeliki, Psychotherapist and Supervisor-member of HAGT and EAGT. BA in Psychology (American College of Greece), MSc in Psychology and Health (City University, London), PgCert in Counselling Skills (British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy, London) and BA in History of European Civilization (Hellenic Open University). She also works as a family counsellor, facilitates psychoeducational and therapy groups and teaches psychology in various educational institutions. She has worked with HIV and cancer patients, stroke survivors and victims of domestic violence and abuse.

  • Kostas Konstantinos, Gestalt Therapist and Trainer, Aware Parenting Instructor, Psychologist & Social Worker. Full member of AGP, EAGT & HAGT. Former President of HAGT.

  • Koutela Eirini is a mental health counselor and psychotherapist, with postgraduate studies in Psychology (M.Sc. Psychology, University of East London), training in Gestalt psychotherapy (Psychotherapy and Training Center Gestalt Foundation of Athens) and previous postgraduate studies in business (I-MBA, Athens University of Economics and Business) and French, comparative literature and drama studies (Universite Marc Bloch-Strasbourg II). She has worked abroad and in Athens, in the field of business and marketing and in NGOs (director of the association of cancer patients, volunteers, friends, doctors “KEFI” of Athens) and as counselor in the psychological support of Patients’ Associations (“KEFI”, Association of People with Multiple Sclerosis and in the Panhellenic Association of Rare Diseases). Along with her private office, she is active as speaker, trainer and coordinator in actions and programs related to human rights, gender, sexuality, same-sex parenting (“PARADISO-European Union, Rights, Equality and Citizenship Program 2014-2020”, “Gender and sexual diversity”-Gestalt Foundation 2021, “Same-sex parenthood for the benefit of the child”-Social Welfare Center of Attica Region 2020-2021). She has collaborated with the Program and the Psychological Support line 11528 for the fight against discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity. She is member of the Board of Directors of Hellenic Association for Gestalt Psychotherapy, member of European Association for Gestalt Psychotherapy and the British Association for Counseling and Psychotherapy.

  • Koutsogiannis Giorgos, Studied "Psychology" in Northumbria University and "Sociology and Culture" in University of London. BSc (Hons) Psychology graduate and fully accredited Gestalt Psychotherapist. Trained in "Clinical Psychopathology" course by Aeginitio Hospital of Athens. Full member of Hellenic Association of Gestalt Therapy and European association of Gestalt Therapy. Working history among several psychiatric and social organizations throughout Italy (Florence and Trieste), United Kingdom (London), Slovenia (Ljubljana) and Greece. Treating populations suffering mainly psychosis and psychopathology, dementia and Alzheimer, disability, brain damage, drug use, refugee minors, trafficking victims, as well as children and adults suffering everyday "neurotic level difficulties". Currently based and working in Athens (Greece) focused on both children and adult clients, in both individual therapy and group settings. Running two private practice spots in both Athens and Glyfada city centers, as well as working and cooperating within several NGOs among Greece. Offering psychotherapy for Greek, English, and Italian speakers. Mainly focused on stress, anxiety and depression issues as well as psychotherapy through Skype.

  • Kyriakou Evangelia, Psychologist (BSc Psychology, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki), trained as a Gestalt Psychotherapist (Gestalt Foundation of Athens), Gestalt Practitioner in Organizations (G.P.O.) (Gestalt Foundation of Athens).

  • Le Peuc’h Isabelle, Gestalt-Therapist, trainer and supervisor. She is also the director of the french Ecole Parisienne de Gestalt (EPG), which activity was created in 1981 by Serge and Anne Ginger. She is particularly attached to the holistic dimension of Gestalt-Therapy and has therefore completed her training with different body approaches.

  • Levi Nurith, Ph. D., Gestalt Psychotherapist, specialized in supervision and family therapy. Professor Emeritus at Tel Aviv and Be'er Sheba Universities, Beit Berl College, Clinical Advisor to the National Council of Child Protection. Chair of Training Standards Committee of EAGT.

  • Liotas Naoum is a Gestalt psychotherapist and supervisor, business coach and adult educator. He was originally an Electrical and Computer Engineer from Aristoteleion University in Thessaloniki and a pianist with a BA in music performance. His education also includes an MBA (Master in Business Administration) with a specialisation in Human Resource Management and he is certified as a Gestalt Practitioner in Organisations from EAGT. He is a graduate from the Gestalt Foundation psychotherapy programme. He is a European Certificate of Psychotherapy (ECP) holder and a member of BACP (British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy) and of EAGT (European Association for Gestalt Therapy). He has served in the Executive Committee of the International Association for Gestalt in Organisations (INTAGIO) for 9 years (2011-2020). He has working experience as a project manager, a researcher, an adult educator, a lecturer in the international Faculty of the University of Sheffield in Thessaloniki and as an organisational consultant offering his services to many companies. He lives and works in London where he holds his private practice. Currently, he also offers counselling and coaching services for Living Well CIC where he works with people living with HIV and other chronic diseases.

  • Lompa Richard, Μ.Sc. Psychologist, Gestalt Psychotherapist, Linking Tutor with University of Middlesex. Member of EAGT.

  • Loukidi Dora, Psychologist (National & Kapodistrian University of Athens) with specialisation in Educational Psychology (MSc Professional Training in Educational Psychology-University of London), Training in Gestalt Psychotherapy (Gestalt Foundation Athens). Worked for 12 years as Educational Psychologist in private and public education in Athens and currently supports children, adolescents and adults in private practice. Teaches the subject of "Educational Psychology" in Gestalt Foundation. Member of HAGT & EAGT. doraloukidi.gr
  • Makridou Melina, MSc Health Psychology, University of Bristol UK, Gestalt Psychotherapist, gestalt supervisor. Member of EAGT (European Association for Gestalt Therapy) and of the Hellenic Association for Gestalt Therapy (HAGT). She has been practicing her profession since 2006 with adults and people with chronic diseases, both at individual and group level (Association of Cancer Patients of Katerini & Pieria “Saint Ekaterini”). Since 2007 she has been collaborating with Psychotherapy & Training Center Gestalt Foundation as coordinator in therapy groups and experiential workshops.

  • Mavridou Maria, Bsc, Med. Psychologist A.P.Th, Master in Education / Psychotherapist and Gestalt Supervisor. Member of EAGT and HAGT. She graduated from the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki (Department of Psychology) in 1995. In 2004 she completed her training in the Gestalt psychotherapeutic approach (European Certificate of Gestalt Psychotherapy) and became a regular member of HAGT (Hellenic Association of Gestalt Therapy) and EAGT (European Association of Gestalt Therapy). In 2013, she received a master's degree in Education (EAP). During the years 2018-2020 she trained as a Gestalt supervisor (certified member of HAGT & EAGT) while in 2020-2021 she completed her training in CinemaTherapy (National & Kapodistrian University). He speaks English, French, Italian, Spanish. She worked for 15 years in a counseling center (Social Support Center) in individual and group counseling as well as in the short-term therapy of teenagers and adults. She also focused on counseling parents and children, organizing parenting schools as well as on the psychological support of Vulnerable Social Groups (single-parent families, abused families, refugees, disabled people, etc.). She was a consultant for cultural employment in the European program "Artists in action" of the EQUAL initiative. In the field of volunteerism, she worked in the social structure of YWCA, providing individual counseling to women. For a decade she also participated in voluntary actions to support cancer patients (Association of cancer patients of Macedonia - Thrace, ALMA ZOIS, Association of cancer patients and friends of Xanthi, etc.) organizing seminars and member support groups. In this context, she was the supervisor of volunteer gestalt psychotherapists for 3 years. Over the last years she has been working in private practice, focused on psychotherapy as well as on supervision on an individual and group level. Also, she organizes and coordinates lectures, seminars and personal development groups. She deals with issues of interpersonal relationships (couple, parent-child relationships, etc.), self-awareness, losses, chronic illnesses, panic attacks, chronic anxiety, etc.

  • Mavromichalis Anastasis, Psychologist, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, MA in Social and Clinical Psychology, Member of EAGT and HAGT, Member of the Association of Greek Actors, Actor, Gestalt Supervisor. He has been working as psychologist since 1996 at structures for psychosocial intervention and therapy to high-risk population groups (Prisoners, gypsies, street children, addicted to psychoactive substances). He also works as psychotherapist in private practice both on individual and group level, emphasizing on the “here and now” and on the “mirroring” that strengthens awareness. He is particularly attracted to the therapeutic dynamic of the self-help groups. Since 1994 she has been participating as an actor in different theatrical groups of Thessaloniki.
  • McCann Kevin, MIACP, H.Dip. Gestalt Psychotherapy, H.Dip. Integrative Psychotherapy, Dip. Couns. (Hons), Certified Gestalt Therapist GATLA. As well as being a chef by profession Kevin is also a registered Gestalt Therapist. He continues to develop his Gestalt training with the Gestalt Training Associates of Los Angeles where he trains at master’s level. He is a GATLA accredited Gestalt therapist and faculty member (assistant trainer) in their couples therapy program. He lectures nationally and internationally on several themes from a process-based Gestalt perspective and runs workshops for many groups especially those from socially neglected and marginalized backgrounds and also runs a private practice for individual psychotherapy and couple’s therapy. Kevin is an accredited member of the Irish Association of Counseling and Psychotherapy and is a former chairperson of the Irish Gestalt society.
  • Meijer Sjanneke, E.D. Pedagogic, Psychotherapist, Gestalt trainer. She works with adults, couples and children.

  • Melnick Joe, Ph.D. Psychotherapist –Gestalt Trainer and Organization Consultant. Member of Gestalt Institute of Cleveland and of Gestalt International Study Center. Editor of “Gestalt Review” magazine.

  • Meulmeester Frans Staff member and guest trainer of several Gestalt institutes around the world. Registered in the EAGT as Gestalt therapist and Gestalt Practitioner in Organizations (GPO) and a registered psychotherapist (ECP) in the European Association for Psychotherapy (EAP). Member of the EAGT Executive Committee.

  • Michalaria Georgia, Psychology graduate of Panteion University, MSc Psychology of Education (UCL, former Institute of Education, London), Gestalt therapist, graduate of Gestalt Foundation. She has worked in shelters and protected apartments of psychiatric units, at a helpline for the psychosocial support of children, at an organization for the support of cancer patients and their families and at an NGO for the inclusion LGBT+ students in educational settings. She has facilitated parent groups and experiential workshops. She has been working in her private practice in Athens as a therapist with individuals, couples and groups.

  • Moraitou Demi, Demi Moraitou has studied Communication-Advertising and Marketing B.A. A.M. (Communication-Advertising-Marketing). She is a Gestalt in Organizations Practitioner and has a Diploma in Greek Civilization. She has a Master in Adult Education and is a certified Adult Trainer in Greece and Cyprus. She has extensive experience as a Business Communications & Management Consultant for a big portfolio of firms. She delivers seminars for business executives in Greek and English language. She has taught in over 10 countries in a variety of training courses more to over 20,000 managers. She has worked for many years for non-profit organizations in Greece and abroad. She is a member of INTAGIO (Association of Gestalt Consultants), the Scientific Association of Adult Education, the Association of Friends of Astronomy of Thessaloniki, the Greek Guiding Association and the WAGGGS World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts.

  • Moscha Marina, M.A. Clinical Psychology, MSc. Positive Psychotherapy, trained in Gestalt Psychotherapy. Member of the Hellenic Society for Mental and Sexual Health. Specialization in sexual health, couples, and child-parent relationships. Today she works privately. Her clinical experience counts since 1992 in psychiatric clinics, while she collaborated for 24 years with psychiatrist Th. Askitis (Greece & Cyprus). She participated in writing books on topics related to psychology, sex life, relationships between the two sexes, and the difficult period of adolescence. She also participated in the writing team in the school textbooks "Sex Education" (Ministry of Education, 2009). She participates in conferences, workshops, lectures, experiential groups in schools, surveys. She has large print and electronic press articles.

  • Mouslech Helen, psychologist, graduate of Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Gestalt psychotherapist and supervisor, holder of ECP, member of EAGT & HAGT. She has been working with groups and individuals in her practise since 2010. She focuses on body phenomenology and movement to discover new ways of expression and awareness in the therapeutic process. She is interested in the relational dimension of psychotherapy. Meditation teacher, coordinates mindfulness groups and courses.

  • Orange Donna, Ph.D., Psy.D. Ph.D. in philosophy, Fordham University, New York, 1979. Psy. D. in clinical psychology, Yeshiva University, New York, 1987. Analytic certification, Institute for the Psychoanalytic Study of Subjectivity, New York, 1991.
    Assistant Clinical Professor (Adjunct) and Consultant / Supervisor, New York University Postdoctoral Program in Psychotherapy and Psychoanalysis. Relational Track. New York. Faculty and training and supervising analyst, Institute for the Psychoanalytic Study of Subjectivity, New York. She has written many books, studies and articles.

  • Paraschou Marietta, BSc Psychology (University of La Verne, Athens). MSc Counseling Studies (University of Hull, U.K.) She has worked at a helpline “Kalipso” for Psoriatic patients and their families, with support groups for elderly and young adults. She has been engaged in the area of research, for 3 years, supporting the standardization of the “Fairy Tale Test" (projective test for children aged 6-12 years). Nowadays she works with adults both individually and in groups. Member of EAGT (European Association for Gestalt Therapy) and of HAGT (Hellenic Association for Gestalt Psychotherapy).

  • Parlett Malcolm, Ph.D. Psychotherapist consultant and Gestalt trainer. Founder of Gestalt Training Center in England. Editor of “British Gestalt Journal”.

  • Partsia Despoina, Gestalt Psychotherapist and Social Worker (DUTh), trainee trainer of Gestalt Foundation. Scientific Director (and coordinator) at Association of Women with Breast Cancer. Mental health professionals Educator in the psychosocial support of cancer patients. Long experienced in group and individual adult psychotherapy. She works with the Gestalt Foundation Psychotherapy & Education Center as a coordinator of Self-Awareness and Supervision Groups. A member of EAGT (European Association for Gestalt Therapy) and HAGT (Hellenic Association of Gestalt Therapy).

  • Rizou Ioanna, Psychologist (AUTh), post graduate studies in Business Administration, MBA. Career counselor, trained in Gestalt Psychotherapy. In recent years supports individuals and organizations in the management of modern challenges.

  • Schulthess Peter, Msc, is a Gestalt Therapist living and practicing since 1976 in Zurich, Switzerland. He is living part time in Greece. He teaches internationally since 1991 for several institutes. One of his focuses in his teachings is the working with clients with addictive behaviors. He has worked many years with drug addicts and alcoholics in connection with therapeutic communities and clinics as an external group therapist or supervisor. He has also experience with other kind of dependent behavior, such as eating disorders, sex-dependency, gambling.

  • Stamatis George, Organizations Consultant, Coach and Trainer, Gestalt Practitioner in Organizations (GPO). He has studied Law (B.A.), Marketing (H.S.D.) and Adult Education (M.Ed.). He graduated the Gestalt in Organizations 4-years Advanced Level Program of the Gestalt Foundation, Greece. He worked from high level managerial positions in Greek and multinational corporations in the fields of Marketing, Sales and Communication (1976-2002). He taught at more than 350 enterprises and for more than 40.000 business executives in many countries (2002-). He has been a lecturer at the Athens University of Business and Economics for both under graduate and post graduate courses (2003-2009), as well in M.B.A. classes at the University of N. York in Prague and the University of N. York in Tirana (2000-2015). He works as Gestalt in Organizations coach and trainer (2009-) and he is the coordinator of the Gestalt Coaching in Business & Organizations Cycle of workshops of Gestalt Foundation, Greece (2015-). He authored 16 books, including “Integrated Strategic Communication”, “Total Business Success” and “the Art of Change. Gestalt: a different approach for Organizations” with co-authors F. Meulmeester and I. Rizou.

  • Stavrianeas Stasinos, Assistant Professor at the School of Humanities, Hellenic Open University. He studied phi-losophy and social sciences at the University of Crete and the University of Edinburgh and he taught at the Philosophy Depr, University of Patras (2005-2022) His research is fo-cused on ancient Greek philosophy and science and especially on aristotelian natural phi-losophy and biology and hippocratic medicine. He is the author of a modern Greek trans-lation and commentary on Aristotle’s Parts of Animals. He is the editor of the volume Aris-totle on How Animals Move: The de Incessu Animalium: Text, Translation, and Interpreta-tive Essays (Cambridge University Press, 2021) and of the volume Philosophy and Medi-cine in Ancient Greece (Crete University Press, in print).

  • Tosi Silvia, Psychologist (from 1989) and Gestalt psychotherapist (from 1998). Trainer at Istituto di Gestalt HCC Italy. Supervisor (accredited by EAGT). Since 1998 she has been working as clinical psychologist and Gestalt psychotherapist in private practice and in Public Health Service, with children, adolescents and families. She has been a presenter at several congresses, and has published some papers on Gestalt psychotherapy in developmental age, including:
    - Conte E., Tosi S., (2016). Between Spontaneity and Intentionality of Growth: Gestalt Therapy and Children. In: M. Spagnuolo Lobb, N. Levi & A. Williams (Eds.), Gestalt Therapy with Children: From Epistemology to Clinical Practice. Siracusa (Italy): Istituto di Gestalt HCC Italy Publ
    - Tosi S. (2016).Psicoterapia della Gestalt con i bambini: un modello di lavoro di gruppo. Quaderni di Gestalt, XXIX (1): 91-100.
    - Tosi S., Conte E., (2023). Ring-a-ring o’ Roses, A Pocket Full of Posies. Gestalt Psychotherapy and Childhood Suffering In: Spagnuolo Lobb M., Cavaleri P.A.(Eds.), Psychopathology of the Situation in Gestalt Therapy. A Field Oriented Approach. London
    She is on the editorial board of Quaderni di Gestalt journal and of Gestalt Therapy Book Series. She chairs the Training Standard Committee of the EAGT.
  • Tur Valverde Guy-Pierre, Painter and Gestalt therapist working in Mexico City. Trainer at the Instituto Humanista de Psicoterapia Gestalt Mexico City since 1996. He is also invited as a trainer in several Gestalt Institute of the world like Europe and South America. He actualizes himself yearly at the Pacific Gestalt Institute of Los Angeles since 2012. He is also specialized in working in a relational perspective of Gestalt Therapy and the field of aesthetics as a therapeutic tool. Founder of COCREARTE MEXICO, a space for development of creativity (in 2010). As a painter he started to exhibit in 1975 in France and had several collective and individual exhibitions in Europe, United States and Latin America.

  • Van Baalen Daan, MD, PhD, Gestalt therapist, trainer, supervisor and certified GPO. Certified EAP and EAGT member. Founder of Norwegian Gestalt institute academic college (NGI). Taught in several European countries. Published several articles. Involved actively in research.

  • Vidakovic Ivana, B.A Psychology and M.A. in Clinical Psychology (Belgrade University). Gestalt Psychotherapist, member of EAGT. Additional education in EMDR and Solution Focused Brief Therapy. As a psychologist and psychotherapist, she worked at the Counseling Centre and the Centre for Rehabilitation of Trauma and Torture Victims, conducting individual psychotherapy and counseling for people who survived traumatic experience, people who were imprisoned during the war, refugees and internally displaced persons.

  • Zielke Olaf, Gestalt therapist and trainer in Hannover and Hamburg (Germany), former member of the EC of the German Gestalt Association (DVG), member of the Training Standards Committee of EAGT.