1st International Congress of Gestalt Therapy - Authors
Thalia Logotheti
Thalia Logotheti graduated from the Department of Psychology of
the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki in 2007 and continued her
studies in Athens, completing her training in the Gestalt
psychothera...
Title:
"The Tree, the Forest, and Shame"
Nafsika Rentzou
She was born and lives in Athens. She completed her studies at
Panteion University in the Department of Communication, Media, and
Culture. Her master's degree is in Gender Studies. She
graduated from ...
Title:
"Pain and Visibility: Seeking Space for Women's Pain in Gestalt
Psychotherapy"
Maria Mavridou
Brief CVMaria Mavridou, B.Sc, MEd, Psychologist(A.U.Th), Master in
Education, Gestalt Psychotherapist and Supervisor, Member of EAGT
and HAGT, Cinematherapist(NKU). Having many years of experience
in...
Title:
"(Young) woman, alone, seeking.. The game of relationships in
the digital era "
John Gillespie
John works as a Gestalt Therapist in London specialisng in work
with early lifetrauma, and sexualised trauma. Much of my work is
with people into kink and BDSMand I run therapeutic groups for
kinky me...
Title:
"A Gestalt Approach to Working with Sexual Themes and Fantasies
including BDSM & Kink."
Aikaterini Siampani
Katerina Siampani: Msc Counselling Psychology, City University –
Sheffield U.K.. Psychotherapist – Trainer – Gestalt Supervisor.
Trained in Art-Therapy and Sandplay Therapy and Systemic Couples
Therap...
Title:
"Sex, gender and sexuality in dementia care: When biology is
complex inclusion with kindness and respect doesn't have to
be."
Alexandros Karydakis
Clinical Psychologist MSc - Tr. in Gestalt Psychotherapy He
practices psychotherapy privately and at the Mental Health Unit -
Day Center "Ariadne", undertaking clinical assessment
and therapeutic supp...
Title:
"Psychosis as a Radical Questioning of Gender: From Ego Collapse
to Transcending Binary Identities."
Anna Mertzani
Anna Mertzani is a Gestalt psychotherapist based in Athens. She
holds a BA in Early Childhood Education from the National and
Kapodistrian University of Athens and an MA in Child Care, Law,
and Practi...
Title:
"The flesh fortifies the soul; the soul gives form to the flesh"
Anna Marea Binder-Kita
Anna Marea Binder-Kita is a psychotherapist and doctoral candidate
in Psychotherapy Science at Sigmund Freud Private University in
Vienna. Trained in Integrative Gestalt Therapy at the IGWien, she
wor...
Title:
"Behind the mask of neurodiversity: how gestalt therapy can
support late-diagnosed autistic women "
Giorgos Koutsogiannis
Giorgos Koutsogiannis holds a BSc Hons in Psychology and is a
Certified Gestalt Psychotherapist and Clinical Supervisor, member
of the APA, EAGT, and HAGT...
Title:
"The Silent Flame: Sexuality & Shame of the Therapist as a
Relational Field Phenomenon"
Nikolas Raptis
Gestalt Psychotherapist (MSc Psychology & Gestalt Foundation),
certified by the European Association for Gestalt Therapy (EAGT),
holder of the European Certificate of Psychotherapy (ECP), regular
memb...
Title:
"Great Expectations: When sexuality emerges in the therapy
room "
Title 2:
"Metamorphoses: the fluidity of "being" and the
"I am""
Vassia Karamanoli
Vassia Karamanoli is an Associate Professor of Psychology at the
Hellenic Military Academy, psychologist & psychotherapist
(Gestalt, EMDR, Story Play & SandPlay Therapy), with many
years of e...
Title:
"Romantic relationships: the fairy-tale social representation as
hidden guidance or as an outlet for secret sexual desires? "
Title 2:
"When Eros and Psyche meet the Lord of the Underworld: myth
& symbols of sexuality through the lens of the Gestalt
approach"
Lydia Kanellea
I am a Counseling Psychologist (Msc) and Gestalt Psychotherapist.
I was born in Athens in 1992, where I grew up. I completed my
studies in Psychology at the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki
and my...
Title:
"ADOLESCENCE AND SEXUALITY: THE ISSUE OF “CONSENT” IN FIRST
EXPERIENCES"
Naoum Liotas
Naoum Liotas is a Gestalt psychotherapist, executive and life
coach, and supervisor, and is currently a Lecturer at Metanoia
Institute in London at their Integrative Psychotherapy
Postgraduate Taught ...
Title:
"Whose Voices Lives in Us? Shame, Aggression, and the Dialogue
with Cultural Introjects on Gender and Sexuality"
Konstantina Gkioni
ΜSc Psychologist, Gestalt Psychotherapist & Supervisor, Member of
Ethics Committee of EAGT, Member of HAGT, Holder of ECP.
Title:
"autumn body"
Title 2:
"Sexuality and Eroticism in the Therapeutic Process in the
Therapeutic Process"
Marina Bikou
Resident doctor in adult psychiatry at Attikon University
Hospital, MSc in Forensic Psychiatry, and Gestalt Foundation
graduate.
Title:
"From Polarity to Spectrum: Gestalt explorations of
gender identity and relational communication beyond the binary "
Yianna Yiamarelou
Yiamarelou Yianna, M.A. in Clinical Psychology. Gestalt
Psychotherapist, Trainer & Supervisor, ECP holder (European
Certificate of Psychotherapy). Member of EAGT (European
Association for Gestalt Ther...
Title:
"The broken toy"
Petros Theodorou
Gestalt psychotherapist, supervisor, trainer and author of six
books, whose work and professional stance are grounded in an
existential orientation. He focuses on relationships of love,
eros, and sexu...
Title:
"A safe group field for working on sexuality: interactive modes
and embodied pathways from the PSP approach"
Katerina Tsireka
Gestalt therapist & supervisor (in training). Member of HAGT and
EAGT. Working affirmatively with GSRD...
Title:
"Inner Topography"
Asimina Erketziki
A graduate psychologist from the Department of Psychology of the
Faculty of Philosophy of the University of Thessaloniki with a
4-year training in Gestalt Psychotherapy from the “Gestalt...
Title:
"Menopause through the Cycle of Experience: From Awareness to
Transformation "
Sotiria Kyriazidou
Sotiria Kyriazidou is a graduate of the Department of Psychology
at Aristotle University of Thessaloniki (AUTH), with a
postgraduate specialization in Clinical Neuropsychology from the
Medical School ...
Title:
"Sexuality in Gestalt Psychotherapy: A Review of the
International Literature"
Radmila Zivanovic
Radmila Zivanovic is a licensed psychologist, gestalt
psychotherapist and supervisor, accredited by the EAGT- European
association of Gestalt therapy and EAP- European Association of...
Title:
"Gestalt relational approach and ethics of care in building
interdisciplinary support for LGBTQ"
Katerina Manolaki
Katerina Manolaki is a Psychologist, Gestalt Psychotherapist,
Trainer and Supervisor. She has graduated from the Psychology
Department of the Aristotle University ...
Title:
"Dissociation as a result of sexual traumatic experiences in
client’s history can be a challenge for the therapist."
Title 2:
"Menopause! Fragile, please handle with care!"
Emmanouil Manakas
Psychoanalytic psychotherapist, member of the Div39 for
Psychoanalysis of the American Psychological Association, theory
editor of the European ...
Title:
"The politics of desire and decolonial queer epistemologies: How
can we cultivate a new ethics of attention/care in affirmative
psychotherapies?"
Elena Antoniou
Elena Antoniou. MSc Councelling Studies, BSc PSychology...
Title:
"Sexuality and Eroticism in the Therapeutic Process "
Tanya Anpilogova
Tanya Anpilogova (she/her) is a psychologist and Gestalt therapist
in private practice. She studied developmental and clinical
psychology, trained at the Bulgarian Institute for Gestalt
Therapy, and i...
Title:
"Neurodivergence and sexuality. Gestalt approach to diverse
human experiences."
Glykeria Mitsiou-Daktyla
PhD in Neuropsychology (University of Thessaly); Mental Health
Counselor; Gestalt Psychotherapist and Trainer; EMDR Trauma
Title:
"Gender Identity and Sexual Education: Challenges and Needs in
the Contemporary School Community."
Title 2:
"Body, Identity and the Therapeutic Relationship: The Experience
of Femininity After Breast Cancer. An Interdisciplinary Gestalt
and Neuropsychological Approach to Sexuality and Body Image."
Liana Daktyla
MSc Liana Daktyla Psychologist (Aristotle University of
Thessaloniki), Master’s Degree – University of the Peloponnese,
Gestalt Psychotherapist, Specialization in Special Education
(National and Kapo...
Title:
"Gender, Identity and Digital Culture: The Role of Social Media
in Shaping Contemporary Gender Perceptions"
Title 2:
"Body, Identity and the Therapeutic Relationship: The Experience
of Femininity After Breast Cancer. An Interdisciplinary Gestalt
and Neuropsychological Approach to Sexuality and Body Image."
Eleftherios Siakis
Eleftherios Siakis is a psychologist and Gestalt psychotherapist
with an MSc in Psychology of Health (UCLan) and extensive clinical
experience in individual therapy, couples therapy, and
psychoeducati...
Title:
"Post‑Gender, Artificial Intelligence and New Forms of Intimacy:
Desire, Relationship and Challenges for Gestalt Therapy"
Vibeke Visnes
Vibeke Visnes (she/her) is doctor of psychotherapy by professional
studies from Metanoia Institute, Middlesex University, UK, and
holds a MSc in Gestalt from the same institute. Her doctoral
thesis ...
Title:
"Working with Gender, Sex and Relationship Diversity in Gestalt
Integrative Couple Therapy"
Gianna Kalota
MSc Gianna Kalota Psychologist; MSc in Counseling Psychology; NLP
Coach; Gestalt Psychotherapist...
Title:
"Body, Identity and the Therapeutic Relationship: The Experience
of Femininity After Breast Cancer. An Interdisciplinary Gestalt
and Neuropsychological Approach to Sexuality and Body Image. "
Dimosthenis Gallis
Dimosthenis Gallis studied International Business and European
Relations at Deree – The American College of Greece and completed
the Sales Excellence program at the Athens University of Economics
and ...
Title:
"The Phenomenon of Shame in Same-Sex Couples - Where the longing
for connection meets the fear of exposure"
Galini Gkartzonika
Galini Gkartzonika (she/her) is a psychologist and a Gestalt
psychotherapy trainee, holding a master’s degree in
Mindfulness-based Transpersonal Counseling from Naropa University
(CO, USA) and a bache...
Title:
"Self Landscapes: therapeutic pathways in gender experience"
Rafail Bilidas
Rafael Bilidas has spent most of his adult life advocating for
equal access to healthcare services and promoting human rights. As
a young adult, he served on the board of the Tandem NGO, which
works o...
Title:
"“From I-id to I-though: gendered forms at the contact boundary
in an inner experiment."
Mariano Pizzimenti
Mariano Pizzimenti: founder and director of the Gestalt School of
Turin, past president of FISIG (Italian Federation of Gestalt...
Title:
"GESTALT SEXOLOGY"
Argyro Vagia
Argyro Vagia. Psychologist (Department of Psychology, Aristotle
University of Thessaloniki), holder of an M.Sc. in Cognitive
Science (National and Kapodistrian University of
Athens), Gestalt psychothe...
Title:
""Polarised" therapists in a polarised field:
Exploring positions and attitudes regarding gender and sexuality
that influence the therapeutic encounter."
Adamantia Kotsoglanidi
Kotsoglanidi Adamantia, Social Worker (University of Patra),
Gestalt Psychotherapist (Gestalt Foundation, Athens), MSc in
Palliative Care (NKUA, School of Medecine, Athens), One-year
training ...
Title:
"Uncovering Layers: Intersectional Dynamics of Gender in the
Gestalt Therapeutic Relationship"
Marc Mason
Marc Mason is a senior lecturer at the University of Westminster
(Psychology/Law) where he teaches on the BSc Psychology and
Counselling and the PGDip Counselling. He is a humanisitc
counsellor and a ...
Title:
"Reorienting : Queer theorising as a way into practice"
Ingeborg Netzer
Ingeborg Netzer is trainer at the Austrian Gestalt Institut
(ÖAGG/FS IG)) and gestalttherapist in private practice. She
teaches professionals in Gestalt Sex Therapy. And is author of
various articles ...
Title:
"Pleasure heals: Sexual issues as a push for new commitment in
life "
Anesteia Tsagkalidou
Anesteia Tsagkalidou – Psychologist, MSc Clinical Psychology, MA
Gender Studies, Gestalt Therapy Trainee Anesteia Tsagkalidou is a
psychologist trained in Gestalt therapy, with an MSc in Clinical
Psyc...
Title:
"Intersectionality and Assemblage theory in Gestalt therapy: Can
Gestalt therapy provide a ground for feminist therapeutic
practice?"
Maria Farmaki
Maria Farmaki is an Early Childhood Educator , Psychologist, and
Gestalt Psychotherapist, member of EAGT and HAGT.From 1989 to
2015, she worked at the Municipal Nursery of Athens(D.B.A) as
an...
Title:
"“A dialogue on feeling safe in togetherness”."
Elisavet Parthenioti
Elisavet Parthenioti – Psychologist, Gestalt Psychotherapist
Holder of a BSc in Counseling Psychology, University of Teesside,
UK (Certification from NARIC – National Recognition Information...
Title:
"Reflections in the Gardens of Maturity A voyage into the
questions of desire and romantic love of later life, based on an
meta-analysis of case-study."
Eirini Kiletsi
Eirini Kiletsi Psychologist, graduate of the Aristotle University
of Thessaloniki, Gestalt psychotherapist andsupervisor. Founding
member of the Hellenic Association of Gestalt Therapy (HAGT) and
theE...
Title:
"The Myth of Tiresias, the experience of gender and Human
Sexuality: A Theoretical Approach through Gestalt Therapy."
Evropi Papadopoulou
Evrοpi Papadopoulou is a psychologist and sociologist, as well as
a Gestalt psychotherapist and supervisor. She is a full member of
the EAP and holder of the ICP...
Title:
The Odyssey of Gender in a World of Endless Change and Infinite
Possibilities (An attempt at creative adaptation in a fluid
field)
Kalliopi Koutousi
Koutousi Kalliopi holds a BA(Hons) in Psychology and is a Gestalt
Psychotherapist, Supervisor and a trainee Gestalt Trainner. She is
certified in the Developmental Somatic Psychotherapy approach,
deve...
Title:
"The Silent Flame: Sexuality & Shame of the Therapist as a
Relational Field Phenomenon"
Christos Karapiperis
Clinical social worker, Gestalt therapist, Gestalt supervisor (tr)
and trainer (tr), full member of the ...
Title:
"autumn body"
Title 2:
Inner Topography
Maria Georgalli
Maria Giorgalli is a psychologist and Gestalt psychotherapist. She
has been running a private practice in Kos, Greece, since 2019,
working with adults and adolescents through in-person and online
psyc...
Title:
"From Polarity to Spectrum: Gestalt explorations of gender
identity and relational communication beyond the binary"
Ifigenia Karpeti
Ifigeneia Karpeti is a Social Anthropologist (University of
Thessaly, Department of History, Archaeology and Social
Anthropology) and a graduate of the Psychotherapy and Training
Center “Gestalt Found...
Title:
"Menopause through the Cycle of Experience: From Awareness to
Transformation"
Valentina Sioka
Chrysovalantou Sioka holds a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from
the Departmentof Psychology at Aristotle University of
Thessaloniki and a Master of BusinessAdministration (MBA) with a
specialization...
Title:
"Menopause through the Cycle of Experience: From Awareness to
Transformation"
Ana Blazheva
Ana Blazheva, Ph.D, EAP and EAGT accredited therapist and
supervisor, licensed by the Chamber of Psychologists of Macedonia
and educated in EMDR. Works in private practice as part of
Psihoterapika – A...
Title:
"Gestalt relational approach and ethics of care in building
interdisciplinary support for LGBTQ"
Ivana Marincek Mihajlovic
TBA
Title:
"Gestalt relational approach and ethics of care in building
interdisciplinary support for LGBTQ"
Giovanna Silvestri
Clinical psychologist and Gestalt psychotherapist, I’m an EAGT
member and trainer at IPsiG – International Institute of
Psychopathology and Gestalt Psychotherapy ...
Title:
"Menopause! Fragile, please handle with care!"
Nancy Papathanasiou
Co founder and Scientific Codirector of Orlando LGBT+ – Mental
health Beyond the Stigma and the 11528 helpline for LGBTQI+
individuals. They work clinically ...
Title:
"The politics of desire and decolonial queer epistemologies: How
can we cultivate a new ethics of attention/care in affirmative
psychotherapies?"
Elena-Olga Christidi
Psychologist and psychotherapist, co-founder and scientific
co-director of Orlando LGBT+. She studied psychology at Panteion
University, completed her postgraduate ...
Title:
"The politics of desire and decolonial queer epistemologies: How
can we cultivate a new ethics of attention/care in affirmative
psychotherapies?"
Konstantinos Daktylas
TBA
Title:
"Gender Identity and Sexual Education: Challenges and Needs in
the Contemporary School Community"
Efrosini Kiatikidou
TBA
Title:
"Post‑Gender, Artificial Intelligence and New Forms of Intimacy:
Desire, Relationship and Challenges for Gestalt Therapy"
Antigoni Mertika
"Dr. Antigoni Mertika studied Psychology at Panteion University in
Athens and went on to complete two postgraduate degrees in...
Title:
""Polarised" therapists in a polarised field:
Exploring positions and attitudes regarding gender and sexuality
that influence the therapeutic encounter."
Kleopatra Karvouni
"She works in Thessaloniki as a Kindergarten Teacher and a Mental
Health Consultant - Gestalt Psychotherapist. Since March 2025 she
is a member and employee of the Social ...
Title:
"A dialogue on feeling safe in togetherness"
Vasiliki Chatzimpougia
Psychologist – Gestalt Psychotherapist Holder of a BSc (Hons) in
Counseling Psychology, University of Teesside, UK (certified by
NARIC – National Recognition Information Centre ...
Title:
"Reflections in the Gardens of Maturity A voyage into the
questions of desire and romantic love of later life, based on an
meta-analysis of case-study."
Barbara Bellini
Professional Profile Pedagogue, psychologist, Gestalt sexologist,
and Gestalt-oriented psychotherapist, FISIG-accredited supervisor,
with extensive experience in training...
Title:
"GESTALT SEXOLOGY"