Child psychologists

Diamantis Akis PhD is a Child Psychologist, Doctor, and a graduate in Psychology from Panteion University, maintaining a private practice in Holargos. He completed postgraduate studies in Clinical Psychology and Psychopathology at the University Paris 7-Denis Diderot within the Doctoral School of Research in Psychoanalysis. Since 2008, he has been working at the University Child Psychiatry Clinic of the General Children's Hospital "Agia Sofia," and for a period, he served as the head of the Training and Psychosocial Support Center for Adolescents. He possesses specialized knowledge in psychoanalysis and adult psychotherapy, as well as child psychotherapy. He has published articles in psychoanalytic journals and has presented papers at Greek and international conferences. Finally, he is a member of the Hellenic Psychoanalytic Society and the International Psychoanalytic Association.

Dr. Thelouras Nikolaos is a Child Psychologist who maintains a private practice in Ano Ilioupoli, where he provides mental health services with professionalism and consistency. He graduated from Cardiff Metropolitan University in the United Kingdom with a primary degree in Psychology. His academic career continued at the postgraduate level at Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, in the Medical Department, where he completed his studies in Forensic Psychiatry and Forensic Medicine with distinction. He is a member of the teaching staff of the Psychology Department at IST College, which collaborates with Swansea University, actively contributing to the development of new skills and knowledge. His clinical training is enriched by specialized postgraduate education in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy through the International Psychotherapy Center "ALYPIA," recognized by the British organization ACCPH (Accredited Psychotherapists – Level 7). Furthermore, he has received certified training in the use of the psychometric tool MMPI-2 through ISON Psychometrica. In clinical practice, Dr. Thelouras has extensive experience working with both adults and children and adolescents. He addresses a variety of psychopathological difficulties, with a primary focus on anxiety and depression, while concurrently working in private facilities with children and adolescents presenting developmental disorders, ADHD, and other behavioral difficulties. His scientific training, professional experience, and continuous education make him a comprehensive professional in the field of mental health.

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.

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.

Soulakoudis Stylianos is a Child Psychologist practicing professionally in Volos. He graduated from the Department of Psychology at the University of East London in England. Subsequently, he pursued postgraduate studies in Child Psychology with a specialization in educational settings at the same university. Additionally, through the e-learning programs of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, he holds certification and specialization in counseling management, treatment, and therapy for children as well as adults with autism. Furthermore, he attends specialization programs at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens related to Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy and Psychotherapy. Moreover, he is an external collaborator at Speech Therapy Centers in the Volos area. Finally, he has volunteered at a Disease Center for individuals with Alzheimer's disease.

Kazakou Elli is a Clinical Psychologist. She studied Psychology at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens (NKUA) and pursued postgraduate studies in Clinical Psychopathology and Psychoanalysis at Université Paris Cité (Paris Descartes) in Paris, completing a two-year program focused on the Clinical Psychopathology of children and adolescents.

She has worked in clinical settings in Athens and Paris, with children, adolescents, and adults. In Paris, she had the opportunity to work as an intern in reception centers for parents, infants, toddlers, and their caregivers, at medico-pedagogical centers, as well as at Necker Hospital (Necker-Enfants Malades University Hospital), providing psychological support to expectant and new mothers, and/or couples experiencing perinatal grief.

In recent years, she has been working in Athens as a collaborator of the Diagnostic and Therapeutic Unit for Children "Spyros Doxiadis," providing therapeutic work with children, adolescents, and parents under psychoanalytic supervision. She has also collaborated with kindergartens, coordinating "parent groups," and for the past four years, she has worked as a psychologist at a private school, thus maintaining active contact with the school environment and the daily challenges faced by children.

She is a member of the team and a reception representative of the association "Our Big Home," a space catering to children aged 0-4 years and their caregivers, inspired by the philosophy of the "Green House" (Maison Verte) of the French psychoanalyst Françoise Dolto. 

Anastasia Tatiana Koutoumatsioti is a Clinical Psychologist maintaining a private practice in Ambelokipi, Attica. She holds a degree in Psychology from the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and is specialized with a postgraduate degree (MSc) in Clinical Psychology from the same University. She possesses a Professional Practice License in Psychology (License No. 8714) and is a Regular Member of the "Association of Greek Psychologists." She has been trained and continues to train in programs related to psychoanalysis and psychoanalytic psychotherapy for children/adolescents and adults. Additionally, she has been trained in administering, scoring, and interpreting psychometric and projective tests. Recognizing the need for continuous education and updates on the latest developments in the field, she has completed a specialization program in Autism Spectrum Disorder and regularly attends numerous seminars, conferences, and workshops related to mental health. She has clinical experience in the psychopathology of children, adolescents, and adults through collaboration and practical training with public institutions such as the "Agia Sofia" Children's Hospital - University Child Psychiatry Clinic, the General Hospital of Athens "G. Gennimatas" - Psychiatric Department, and the Korydallos Prison Facility. Furthermore, in recent years, she has worked as a Psychologist in Primary and Secondary Education School Units and collaborates with Private Centers. She maintains a private practice, providing psychosocial support, information, and counseling guidance to Children/Adolescents, Adults, Couples, and Parents.

Kapoulea Katerina is a Child Psychologist with a private practice in Pangrati. She holds a master's degree in counseling psychology (MSc) and psychotherapeutic training in cognitive-behavioral therapy, specializing in children and adolescents. She is experienced in pain management and stays updated on developmental, counseling, and clinical psychology issues through continuous participation in advanced training seminars, conferences, and workshops. Having worked in various mental health facilities, she has gained clinical experience with a wide range of psychological difficulties in adults, children, and adolescents. At the psychological center Opsis, she offers individual counseling and psychotherapy sessions for adults, children, and adolescents, as well as parent counseling and couples counseling. Additionally, she organizes parent support groups with specific themes in collaboration with other mental health professionals.

Anastasia Xani is a Child Psychologist conducting online sessions. She holds a BSc degree in Applied Psychology and a MSc degree in Clinical Psychology and Counselling from the University of Derby. She completed her internship at Roots Wellness Center as a Clinical and Counselling Psychologist, managing a large number of cases under clinical supervision. She collaborates privately with Centers for Special Therapies, conducting individual and group psychotherapeutic sessions for adults, adolescents, and children, as well as providing parental counseling. Additionally, she conducts online sessions addressing issues such as anxiety, mood disorders, self-esteem, and confidence. Moreover, she has attended numerous seminars related to psychotherapeutic intervention, with a focus on cognitive-behavioral therapy. The central principle of her therapeutic process is to establish a relationship of safety and trust with the client, aiming to improve their mental health.

Η Θωμαΐδη Χριστιάνα MSc είναι Παιδοψυχολόγος - Ψυχολόγος - Ειδικός θεραπευτικού παιχνιδιού (Play Therapy) και διατηρεί ιδιωτικό γραφείο στην Παλλήνη. Διαθέτει ακαδημαϊκή κατάρτιση στη Ψυχολογία, την Παιδοψυχολογία, το Θεραπευτικό Παιχνίδι και τις Επιστήμες της Προσχολικής Αγωγής, ενώ έχει εξειδικευτεί σε τομείς όπως η γνωσιακή–συμπεριφορική προσέγγιση για το άγχος, η σχολική ψυχολογία, η συμβουλευτική γονέων, η διαπαιδαγώγηση στη σχολική ηλικία και η εκπαίδευση ενηλίκων.

Έχει αποκτήσει σημαντική επαγγελματική εμπειρία παρέχοντας ψυχολογική υποστήριξη σε παιδιά και οικογένειες, συνεργαζόμενη με φορείς ψυχικής υγείας και ανάπτυξης παιδιών. Παράλληλα, έχει δραστηριοποιηθεί στον ακαδημαϊκό χώρο ως εισηγήτρια και διδάσκουσα, καθώς και στον τομέα της έρευνας και της εκπαίδευσης μέσω κοινωνικών και εκπαιδευτικών οργανισμών.

Είναι μέλος διεθνών επαγγελματικών φορέων στον χώρο του θεραπευτικού παιχνιδιού και συμμετέχει ενεργά σε επιστημονικά συνέδρια και εκπαιδευτικές δράσεις που αφορούν τη γονεϊκότητα, την ψυχική υγεία των παιδιών και την προστασία ευάλωτων κοινωνικών ομάδων. Με επίκεντρο τις ανάγκες κάθε παιδιού και οικογένειας, προσφέρει εξατομικευμένη υποστήριξη με στόχο την ενίσχυση της συναισθηματικής ανάπτυξης, της ανθεκτικότητας και της ψυχικής ευημερίας.

Manos Lagos is a Child Psychologist and maintains a private practice in Ampelokipoi. He graduated from the Department of Psychology and holds a Master's degree in Clinical Psychology from the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. Additionally, he collaborates with the Institute of Mental Health for Children and Adults - P. Sakellaropoulos (I.PSY.P.E.) as a Psychologist. He has extensive experience, having worked at the Day Center of the Society for Social Psychiatry and Mental Health providing psychological support to cancer patients, and at the Vyronas - Kaisariani Mental Health Center.

Vogiatzi Gogo is a Child Psychologist and maintains her office in Aigaleo. She studied Psychology at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and is completing a postgraduate program in Applied Developmental Psychology of children and adolescents at the Hellenic Open University, during which she is undertaking her practical training at the Child Psychiatry Department of the General Children's Hospital "P. & A. Kyriakou". Within the framework of her clinical training, she has specialized in ADHD, special education, child and adolescent psychiatry, child and adolescent psychopathology, the application of cognitive and behavioral techniques in children and adolescents, as well as psychoeducation and parental counseling. Additionally, she has been trained in administering the Achenbach Assessment Tool (ASEBA), which evaluates the emotional and behavioral functioning of children and adolescents. She has experience in psychological support for children and adolescents and in parental counseling. As part of her continuous education and training, she attends numerous seminars and educational programs and supports her personal development through participation in personal therapy and supervision.

Thera Place is a therapy center for children and adolescents located in Patras. It has been operating since 2013 and was relocated and renamed Thera Place (formerly Special Therapeutic Intervention) in 2023. The center features a suitably designed space equipped with modern diagnostic and therapeutic tools, supported by a well-trained interdisciplinary team that actively contributes to providing high-quality services. The primary goal is close collaboration with the family, physicians, and the child’s school to ensure comprehensive development across all areas. Validity, reliability, and above all, trust and care for each child and their family reflect the values that guide us and define how we choose to connect with them. Prior to the start of therapy, a meeting is held with the parents to assess the child and discuss their concerns as well as the objectives they wish to achieve.

Η Παπαδάτου Έφη είναι Παιδοψυχολόγος - Ψυχοθεραπεύτρια, εκπαιδευμένη στο Συνθετικό Συστημικό μοντέλο Ψυχοθεραπείας (Εργαστήριο Διερεύνησης Ανθρώπινων Σχέσεων) με μεταπτυχιακές σπουδές στην Παιδοψυχολογία στο UCLAN και πιστοποίηση στη συμβουλευτική θεραπεία ζευγαριών. Eπίσης, η ειδικός κατέχει Πτυχίο Κλινικής Ψυχολογίας: " Bachelor of Science in Clinical Psychology -University of Central Lancashire" Αναγνωρισμένο από το Υπουργείο Παιδείας και έχει πραγματοποιήσει επιμορφωτικό πρόγραμμα 50 ωρών στην "Στήριξη και Συμβουλευτική πένθους για παιδιά, εφήβους και οικογένειες που θρηνούν" στη "Μέριμνα" - Συμβουλευτικό κέντρο Θεσσαλονίκης, εταιρεία για τη φροντίδα παιδιών και οικογενειών στην αρρώστια και στον θάνατο. Στο γραφείο της σε ένα χώρο άνετο και φιλικό προς τον θεραπευόμενο/η αναλαμβάνει ατομική και ομαδική συμβουλευτική και ψυχοθεραπεία (εφήβων και ενηλίκων), συμβουλευτική και θεραπεία ζεύγους, οικογενειακή ψυχοθεραπεία, καθώς και συμβουλευτική γονέων για τη βελτίωση της επικοινωνίας, δημιουργική επίλυση των συγκρούσεων, αποτελεσματική διαχείριση προβλημάτων συμπεριφοράς.

Η Μαρία Κωστάκη είναι Ψυχολόγος - Παιδοψυχολόγος, απόφοιτη του Τμήματος Ψυχολογίας του Εθνικού και Καποδιστριακού Πανεπιστημίου Αθηνών και διαθέτει άδεια ασκήσεως επαγγέλματος. Έχει ολοκληρώσει τις μεταπτυχιακές της σπουδές στο πρόγραμμα «Ψυχική Υγεία και Ψυχιατρική Παιδιών και Εφήβων» του Τμήματος Ιατρικής του ΕΚΠΑ, όπου εξειδίκευσε τις γνώσεις της σε ζητήματα που αφορούν την παιδική και εφηβική ηλικία.Ειδικεύεται στη Γνωσιακή Συμπεριφορική Ψυχοθεραπεία, μέσω του εκπαιδευτικού προγράμματος που παρακολούθησε στο Κέντρο Εφαρμοσμένης Ψυχοθεραπείας και Συμβουλευτικής, όπου ενίσχυσε περαιτέρω την κατάρτισή της και στην ψυχοθεραπεία ενηλίκων. Στο πλαίσιο της συνεχούς επαγγελματικής της ανάπτυξης στην Ψυχολογία, έχει παρακολουθήσει επιμορφωτικά σεμινάρια σχετικά με την ανάλυση παιδικού ιχνογραφήματος, τη χορήγηση του τεστ νοημοσύνης WISC-V, καθώς και άλλες θεματικές που αφορούν την ψυχική υγεία.Κατά την πρακτική της άσκηση εργάστηκε σε δομές αξιολόγησης και διάγνωσης δυσκολιών, όπως το ΚΕΔΑΣΥ και η Παιδοψυχιατρική Κλινική του νοσοκομείου Παίδων «Αγία Σοφία». Τα τελευταία έξι χρόνια διατηρεί το ιδιωτικό της γραφείο, όπου πραγματοποιεί ψυχοθεραπευτικές συνεδρίες με ενήλικες, εφήβους και παιδιά, ανταποκρινόμενη σε ένα ευρύ φάσμα αναγκών που σχετίζονται με την ψυχική υγεία.Παράλληλα, συνεργάζεται με κέντρα ειδικών θεραπειών, όπου παρέχει τις υπηρεσίες της ως ψυχολόγος και πραγματοποιεί συναντήσεις συμβουλευτικής θεραπείας με γονείς, καθώς και ατομικές συνεδρίες με ενήλικες, παιδιά και εφήβους που αντιμετωπίζουν δυσκολίες σε ένα ευρύ φάσμα διαταραχών, όπως νευροαναπτυξιακές διαταραχές, αγχώδεις διαταραχές, συναισθηματικές δυσκολίες και προβλήματα συμπεριφοράς.

Logos Kai Ekfrasi is a Special Education Center that has been operating for 17 years and has been based in Kaisariani since 2008. It provides parent counseling services, individual psychotherapy for children and adolescents, as well as individual and group psychopedagogical programs. The Child Psychologists at the center offer parent counseling on issues concerning parents, such as painful transitions, more specifically, managing divorce, coping with grief/death/illness in the family, difficulties in handling everyday situations like setting boundaries for children’s behavior, addressing difficulties with children’s nutrition and sleep, toilet training, managing the child’s refusal to attend school or complete homework, behavioral problems such as conflicts within family relationships, managing aggression and angry outbursts, addressing internet addiction, emotional problems including managing bullying experienced at school, phobias, insecurity, introversion, passivity, and jealousy towards a sibling. Additionally, they provide individual psychotherapy for children and adolescents facing emotional or behavioral difficulties such as anxiety, phobias, low self-esteem, obsessions, psychosomatic issues, eating disorders, selective mutism, aggressive or passive behavior, delinquent behavior, internet or electronic game addiction, and difficulties in social and interpersonal relationships. Finally, they offer individual or group psychopedagogical programs for children who demonstrate difficulties in communication and social skills, meaning they struggle to communicate effectively with others, behave appropriately in various social situations, make friends, share, wait their turn, follow rules, accept defeat, and understand others’ intentions and emotions.

The Paediatric Therapy Centers "Iliaxtida" are modern facilities with specialized teams that provide a holistic approach to each case. The center is owned by Paidiatrika Kentra Therapeion Iliaxtida. Moving beyond traditional intervention frameworks, they aim for an in-depth psychotherapeutic approach for children and parents, fully aligned with the principles of contemporary parenting. Every child is unique and requires the upbringing that suits them. Using standardized as well as informal assessment tools that thoroughly recognize each child's medical profile, we support the development of the child and family individually. At the Paediatric Therapy Centers "Iliaxtida", services provided include Speech Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Special Education, Child Psychological Intervention, specialized gymnastics, parental support, and English for learning difficulties.

Karanika Elli, Clinical Psychologist - Psychotherapist for children, adolescents, and young adults, maintains a private practice in Thessaloniki. She studied Educational Sciences (Dipl.-Päd.) at Johann Wolfgang Goethe University in Frankfurt and Psychology (B.Sc.) at Goethe University. She also completed postgraduate studies in Psychology (M.Sc.) at the same university, focusing on Clinical Psychology in the field of Psychoanalysis, and received further training as a Psychotherapist for children, adolescents, and young adults, specializing in psychodynamic psychotherapy, at the Rhein Main Seminar training institute. She has extensive clinical experience at the Psychiatric Center and Clinic of Dr. Härtling in Frankfurt and completed her clinical internship in child and adolescent psychiatry at the University Hospital Frankfurt. Additionally, she undertook further clinical training in child and adolescent psychiatry at the General Hospital Hippokration of Thessaloniki.