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Valavanis Dimitrios MSc

Ψυχολόγος - Ψυχοθεραπευτής Chalandri

9.9 | 17 reviews
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Δουκίσσης Πλακεντίας 39, Chalandri, Attica

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Why he is suitable for you

Dimitrios Valavanis is a Psychologist – Psychotherapist (M.Sc.) specializing in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). He is a graduate of the Department of Psychology of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and holds a postgraduate degree in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy from the University of Bolton in the United Kingdom. He has also completed specialized clinical training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy at the Psychiatric Clinic of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens (E.P.I.P.S.Y. – Psychotherapy Center of Aeginition Hospital), further enhancing his clinical training in the application of evidence-based psychotherapeutic interventions. He has extensive clinical experience in the fields of mental health, social care, and addiction treatment.

He has worked as a Psychologist at the Center for the Accommodation of Unaccompanied Minors of the Hellenic Red Cross, providing psychological support to children and adolescents with increased needs for protection, adjustment, and psychosocial support. In addition, he has worked in the community organization PRAKSIS, participating in psychosocial support programs and interventions for homeless individuals and socially vulnerable groups.

Furthermore,he has gained significant clinical experience in the field of addiction through his work in units of the Organization Against Drugs (OKANA), which are now integrated into the National Organization for the Prevention of and Treatment of Addictions (E.O.P.A.E.).His professional experience also includes working in hospital settings, such as Evangelismos Hospital and Alexandra General Hospital of Athens, where he provided psychological support, participated in clinical assessment, and collaborated with interdisciplinary teams in addressing addiction-related issues and supporting the treatment of patients. His therapeutic approach is based on the principles of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, with an emphasis on creating a safe and collaborative therapeutic relationship, individualized understanding of each person’s needs, and the application of modern psychotherapeutic techniques aimed at improving mental health and quality of life.


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Experience

Relative Experience

Clinical experience in the assessment and treatment of anxiety disorders, panic disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), phobias, and difficulties related to anxiety and emotional regulation. Provides individual psychotherapy for adults using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), with a focus on understanding each person's difficulties, developing effective coping strategies, and improving psychological well-being and daily functioning.

17 patients' recommendations

Relative Studies

Specialization in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), through the postgraduate program at the University of Bolton and clinical training in Cognitive Therapy provided by Ε.Π.Ι.Ψ.Υ. (Psychotherapy Center of Aiginiteio Hospital), combined with clinical experience in mental health, social care, and addiction treatment settings, has contributed to the development of expertise in the assessment and psychotherapeutic treatment of anxiety disorders, panic disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), and emotional difficulties.

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Δουκίσσης Πλακεντίας 39, Chalandri, Attica

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Patient Reviews

9.9
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10.0
eleni • 1 review
Πρώτη μου απόπειρα ψυχοθεραπείας και στην αρχή είχα αρκετό άγχος. Ο κ. Βαλαβάνης με έκανε να νιώσω άνετα από την πρώτη μας συνεδρία και να μπορώ να μιλήσω ανοιχτά. Εδώ και 1 χρόνο κάνουμε συνεδρίες και πραγματικά η διαφορά στην καθημερινότητά μου είναι αισθητή.
18 September 2026
10.0
Μιχάλης • 1 review
Εξαιρετικός επαγγελματίας, με πραγματικό ενδιαφέρον και πολύ ανθρώπινη προσέγγιση. Από τις συνεδρίες μας ένιωσα ότι με βοήθησε ουσιαστικά να κατανοήσω καλύτερα κάποια πράγματα και να διαχειριστώ πιο αποτελεσματικά όσα με απασχολούσαν. Τον συστήνω ανεπιφύλακτα, καθώς συνδυάζει επιστημονική κατάρτιση, συνέπεια και ειλικρινές ενδιαφέρον για τον άνθρωπο που έχει απέναντί του.
17 September 2026
10.0
Αλεξάνδρα • 1 review
Εξαιρετικός επαγγελματίας με πραγματικό ενδιαφέρον και κατανόηση.Από την πρώτη στιγμή ένιωσα άνετα και ότι βρίσκομαι σε ένα ασφαλές περιβάλλον. Η προσέγγισή του είναι ανθρώπινη, ουσιαστική και χωρίς καμία διάθεση κριτικής. Με βοήθησε να κατανοήσω καλύτερα τον εαυτό μου και να διαχειριστώ σημαντικές δυσκολίες. Τον προτείνω ανεπιφύλακτα σε όποιον αναζητά έναν πραγματικά αξιόπιστο ψυχολόγο.
12 September 2026
10.0
Nikos • 1 review
Ξεκίνησα τη θεραπεία μου με τον Δημήτρη πριν από αρκετό καιρό. Παρουσίασα κρίσεις πανικού που δεν μπορούσα να διαχειριστώ μόνος μου. Για μένα το πιο σημαντικό είναι που, εκτός από την εξειδίκευση που έχει, ένιωσα εμπιστοσύνη, κατανόηση και ασφάλεια. Τον ευχαριστώ για όλη τη βοήθεια και την καθοδήγηση που λαμβάνω. Τον συστήνω θερμά σε όσους ψάχνουν τον θεραπευτή και τον άνθρωπο μαζϊ!
11 September 2026
10.0
Thanos • 1 review
Ο κ. Βαλαβάνης αποτελεί υπόδειγμα επαγγελματία. Με βοήθησε πραγματικά σε μια πολύ δύσκολη στιγμή και τον εκτιμώ βαθιά. Συνεπής στις υποχρεώσεις του και βοηθητικός σε ό,τι του επικοινώνησα. Τον ευχαριστώ από καρδιάς.
11 September 2026
10.0
Athanasios • 1 review
Πρώτη μου απόπειρα ψυχοθεραπείας. Είχα πολύ άγχος στην αρχή. Ο κ Βαλαβάνης με έκανε να νιώσω άνετα από την πρώτη μας συνεδρία. Με βοήθησε πάρα πολύ με το άγχος μου δείχνοντας κατανόηση και ανθρωπιά. Κανουνε 3 μήνες μαζί συνεδρίες και η διαφορά είναι αισθητή πλέον στην ζωή μου.
06 September 2026
10.0
Ευάγγελος • 1 review
Πολύ ανοιχτός σε όσα μοιράστηκα. Κατανόησε και μου εξήγησε ζητήματα που με απασχολούσαν καιρό. Όλα πια βγάζουν κάποιο νόημα και είμαι στη διαδικασία για να τα αντιμετωπίσω.
04 September 2026
9.6
Dimitris • 1 review
Πολύ θετική εμπειρία. Από την πρώτη στιγμή ένιωσα ότι υπάρχει κατανόηση, εμπιστοσύνη και πραγματικό ενδιαφέρον. Με βοήθησε να δω αρκετά πράγματα με διαφορετική οπτική και να κατανοήσω καλύτερα τον εαυτό μου. Επαγγελματίας, ανθρώπινος και ουσιαστικός στη δουλειά του. Τον προτείνω ανεπιφύλακτα.
25 August 2026
10.0
Andriana • 1 review
Ένας άνθρωπος που σου εμπνέει εμπιστοσύνη από την πρώτη στιγμή. Έχω μείνει πολύ ευχαριστημένη από τη συνεργασία μας. Είναι ήρεμος, υποστηρικτικός και νιώθω ότι με ακούει και με καταλαβαίνει πραγματικά.
20 August 2026
9.8
Αναστασία • 1 review
Ο κ. Βαλαβανης ειναι ένας εξαιρετικός επαγγελματίας και άνθρωπος. Μου έδωσε χώρο και χρόνο να εκφράσω τις σκέψεις μου, χωρίς πίεση, αλλά παράλληλα με τις κατάλληλες ερωτήσεις έδειχνε πως έχει βαθιά γνώση του αντικειμένου. Ήταν πολύ συνεπής και φιλικός και σίγουρα θα συνεχίσουμε την συνεργασία μας.
19 August 2026

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Collaborations with Hospitals/Clinics

  • Evangelismos General Hospital – Clinical experience in an OKANA/E.O.P.A.E. unit, providing psychological support and participating in the therapeutic management of addiction-related cases.
  • Alexandra General Hospital of Athens – Clinical experience in psychological support and patient assessment within a multidisciplinary healthcare framework.

Curriculum Vitae and Career

Studies

  • Bachelor in Psychology, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Psychology (2007 - 2014)
  • M.Sc., Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, University of Bolton UK, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (2014 - 2016)
  • Certificate of Clinical Training, (Ε.Π.Ι.Ψ.Υ.), Cognitive Psychotherapy (2016 - 2021)

Professional experience

  • Psychologist, Private Psychology Practice, Greece (2016 - 2019)
  • Psychologist, OKANA/E.O.P.A.E. Unit – Alexandra General Hospital of Athens, Greece (2022 - Σήμερα)
  • Psychologist, OKANA/E.O.P.A.E. Unit – Evangelismos General Hospital, Greece (2020 - 2022)
  • Psychologist, Hellenic Red Cross – Accommodation Centre for Unaccompanied Minors, Greece (2019 - 2020)
  • Psychologist, PRAKSIS – Non-Governmental Organization, Greece (2016 - 2018)

Spoken languages

  • Greek

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Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
mental health

What it is

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) is a form of psychotherapy applied to problems such as depression, anxiety disorders, abuse, relationship and marriage problems, eating disorders and serious mental illness.The therapist emphasizes what is happening in the current life rather than the past and what led to the difficulties.

Approach

Identifying the distortions in a person's thinking that are causing problems and then examining these in the light of reality. Understanding the behaviour and motivations of others and using problem-solving skills to deal with difficult situations. Dealing with fears rather than avoiding them. Role-playing to better prepare for potentially problematic interactions with others. You become your own self-therapist.

How it could benefit you

Helps the individual to change dysfunctional thought patterns and behaviors. Improves your functioning and quality of life by helping to change patterns and behaviours. Teaches you to be your own self-therapist.

Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT)
mental health

What it is

It is a form of psychotherapy that teaches a person to identify negative thought patterns and change them. DBT reinforces the acceptance that all your thoughts are valid, as they are part of your life experiences and who you are. The person acts by doing the best they can for the moment. It is used for people with suicidal behavior, post-traumatic stress disorder, substance use disorder, bipolar disorder, eating disorders, ADHD, depression, anxiety.

Approach

DBT focuses on acceptance and change. It helps the person to get to know themselves better, to think about why they do what they do, without judgment. Replacing a negative behavior or habit with ones that can improve the quality of life. Dialectic is the idea that two different things can be true at the same time. At the same time as accepting yourself exactly as you are, comes the recognition of your effort to change.

How it could benefit you

It helps you make positive changes in the way you act. It identifies your negative thought patterns and changes them, helping to make positive changes in the way you act. Teaches you ways to manage intense emotions and stressful thoughts when they occur.

Humanistic psychotherapy
mental health

What it is

Humanistic therapy is a form of psychotherapy in which self-awareness and self-acceptance are considered the keys to personal growth. It emphasizes creativity, collaboration and interaction between the individual and the therapist, using techniques such as role-play.

Approach

Each person is a combination of mind, emotions, body and soul with unique experiences and events. No single life event, personality trait or psychological diagnosis defines you.

How it could benefit you

It improves self-awareness and self-confidence, helps you understand how your past affects your present, how to deal effectively with stressful situations, improves human relationships and helps you better manage your emotions.

Psychodynamic psychotherapy
mental health

What it is

Psychodynamic psychotherapy is talk therapy that aims to understand current thoughts and feelings through the behaviours shaped by past experiences and the past. Understanding the past can help you avoid repeating unhelpful patterns that have existed in it and facilitate your quality of life alongside relief from distressing symptoms. It is used in depression, anxiety, interpersonal problems, addictions, trauma, eating disorders, personality disorder.

Approach

Psychodynamic psychotherapy provides a space to explore and understand how unhelpful patterns from the past may be influencing our current difficulties. Defence mechanisms are explored and how our feelings and behaviours in the present are shaped by our past experiences.

How it could benefit you

It helps people to live a healthier life. There may be things in a person's unconscious that they are not aware of that cause them pain or keep them stuck in the past. Identifying these and understanding them can lead you to move forward.

Systemic psychotherapy
mental health

What it is

Systemic psychotherapy is an approach about how the individual acts as part of a wider group or broader system of relationships: family, partner relationship, work, friendships, and social environment. This approach connects communication and interaction patterns with a problem or a difficulty that the individual may be experiencing.

Approach

Systemic psychotherapy identifies behavioral patterns within a persons’ relationships and in the way someone connects with others. It helps the individual understand themselves more effectively, along with their roles and communication style and supports them in developing more functional ways of thinking and communicating within their system.

How it could benefit you

It helps improve understanding of relationship and family dynamics. It can change dysfunctional communication and behavior patterns within the system, strengthen empathy, support the development of stronger relationships and help with managing conflicts and difficulties.

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