Health professionals for Psycotherapy LGBTQ near Exarcheia

Eleni Megagianni is a Psychologist and Systemic Psychotherapist with many years of experience in providing psychological support and counseling to adults, adolescents, and families. She holds a Degree in Psychology from Aristotle University of Thessaloniki and has completed her postgraduate studies (MSc) in Counseling Psychology in Special Education, Education, and Health at the University of Thessaly. Simultaneously, she is training in Systemic Psychotherapy at the Center for Systemic Study and Therapy.

The specialist is experienced in: Anxiety & Stress, Individual Adult Therapy, Self-improvement & Self-esteem Enhancement, Parental Counseling & Parenthood, Management of Interpersonal Relationships, Issues of Sexual Orientation & Gender Identity, Systemic Approach in Therapeutic Settings.

She actively collaborates with private therapeutic centers and online psychological support platforms and has gained experience through internships and voluntary work at numerous organizations, including: KETHEA PILOTOS, KESYPSYS University of Thessaly, Psychiatric Hospital of Thessaloniki, YMCA, 10306 Helpline for COVID-19, Willingness: Family, Health and Sex Clinic (internship abroad). In addition to her clinical experience, she has a strong presence in conferences and specialized training seminars, with particular sensitivity to issues of gender identities, family therapy, and crisis management. Her work is based on a systemic and experiential approach, emphasizing the individual as part of their relationships and social contexts. Her goal is to empower the client, understand their difficulties, and discover functional ways to manage life’s challenges.

Angeliki Xatzimanoli, MSc is a Psychologist, certified Psychotherapist, and maintains a private practice in Ilisia. She holds a degree from the Department of Psychology at the University of Central Lancashire and graduated from the Department of Social Policy at Panteion University. Additionally, she has a master's degree in "Addiction Treatment - Addictology" from the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, in collaboration with the Medical School of Athens. Currently, she is training in "Systemic Psychotherapy and Counseling" at the Center for Systemic Study and Therapy of Athens (Ke.S.Me.Th.). Throughout her career, she has volunteered with the Non-Governmental Organizations "ActionAid Hellas" and the International Cybersecurity Institute (CSI). She served as a Psychologist for the NGO "The Home Project" and collaborates as an external associate with the Center for Special Therapies "Oikogeneia." She also writes voluntarily for the website ''efiveia.gr,'' focusing on family and its connection and collaboration with the online therapy platform Terappin. She has been trained in the application of the Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy protocol (TF-CBT). She provides psychological support to children, adolescents, and adults. It is noteworthy that she participated in authoring the European program "TRACeD," within the framework of actions for the awareness and prevention of online gender-based violence. In her private practice, she undertakes the assessment, monitoring, and psychotherapeutic treatment of various psychological difficulties, such as anxiety disorders, depressive episodes, adjustment disorders, personality disorders, as well as issues related to interpersonal relationships and self-esteem.

Dr. Angelos Panagiotopoulos is a Clinical Psychologist - Psychotherapist, a graduate of the University of Geneva, PhD and researcher at the Department of Psychology of the University of Athens, supervisor of theses at the Society for Cognitive Behavioral Studies and a certified Cognitive Behavioral Therapist.

He studied Psychology at the University of Plymouth, England, where he received a commendation for academic excellence. He specialized in Clinical Psychology at the University of Geneva, Switzerland as a University Scholar, doing his clinical training at the Psychiatric Department of the University Hospital of Geneva. Upon his return to Greece, he served for one year at the General Staff of the Army as a psychologist at the Soldiers' Support Line.

He followed a 4-year specialization in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy at the Society for Cognitive Behavioral Studies and worked as a psychotherapist for children, adolescents and adults at the Institute for Behavioral Research and Treatment and the Center for Child Neurodevelopmental Education. Along with his clinical training, he completed his PhD thesis at the Department of Psychology, University of Athens as a fellow of the Hellenic Foundation for Research and Innovation.

He is currently a thesis supervisor at the Society for Cognitive Behavioral Studies, works as a researcher at the Department of Psychology of the University of Athens in a funded research project and maintains his private office in the area of Ampelokipoi-Platia Mavilis.

Η Μυλωνά Ζωή είναι Ψυχολόγος-Ψυχοθεραπεύτρια και διατηρεί ιδιωτικό γραφείο στα Ιλίσια. Είναι πτυχιούχος του τμήματος Ψυχολογίας του Εθνικού και Καποδιστριακού Πανεπιστημίου  Αθηνών και συνέχισε τις μεταπτυχιακές της σπουδές στο Πρόγραμμα Μεταπτυχιακών Σπουδών "Έγκαιρη Παρέμβαση στην Ψύχωση" της Ιατρικής Σχολής του Εθνικού και Καποδιστριακού Πανεπιστημίου Αθηνών . Παράλληλα, έχει εκπαιδευτεί στο Τετραετές Πρόγραμμα «Συστημική Ψυχοθεραπεία και Συμβουλευτική», το οποίο αποτελεί και τον βασικό θεραπευτικό της προσανατολισμό και είναι μέλος της ΣΕΒΕ (Συστημική Εταιρεία Βορείου Ελλάδος). Επιπλέον, έχει παρακολουθήσει πλήθος σεμιναρίων, μεταξύ των οποίων περιλαμβάνονται τα "Παιδοψυχολογία - Ολιστική Προσέγγιση" Μονοετές Σεμινάριο στο Πάντειο Πανεπιστήμιο, Δικαστική Ψυχολογία (ΔΔΕΕΨΥ), Βιωματική Εκπαίδευση μέσω Ύπνωσης, Διαχείρηση πένθους απώλειας,    Διαχείριση κρίσεων και αυτοκτονικού ιδεασμού, καθώς και σεμινάρια σχετικά με τη Διαχείριση Συναισθημάτων και την Επικοινωνία της οικογένειας, τα οποία περιλάμβαναν θεματικές για το άγχος, τις κρίσεις πανικού και τη θεραπευτική προσέγγιση του εσωτερικού παιδιού (Κέντρο ΝΟΗΣΙΣ ΚΕ.ΘΕ.ΣΥ). Στο πλαίσιο της επαγγελματικής της εξέλιξης, επενδύει σταθερά στη διεύρυνση των γνώσεών της και την εμβάθυνση της θεραπευτικής της πρακτικής. Παρακολουθεί εκπαιδευτικά σεμινάρια, συμμετέχει σε συνεχή κλινική εποπτεία και ακολουθεί προσωπικό κύκλο ατομικής ψυχοθεραπείας. Έχει ως αρχή της ότι οι άνθρωποι δεν λανθάνουν από τη φύση τους, αλλά πως τα προβλήματα οφείλονται σε μη λειτουργικές δυναμικές των συστημάτων στα οποία βρίσκονται. Η θεραπεία είναι μία διαδικασία συνεργασίας ανάμεσα στον θεραπευτή και τον θεραπευόμενο. Επίσης για εκείνη πυξίδα είναι η καλλιέργεια θεραπευτικής σχέσης που βασίζεται στην ενσυναίσθηση και την άνευ όρων αποδοχή. Στην πρακτική της άσκηση εργάστηκε σε δομή ψυχικής υγείας και κοινωνικής αποκατάστασης. Έκτοτε έχει εργαστεί στον ιδιωτικό τομέα με παιδιά, εφήβους, ενήλικες και οικογένειες. Στο παρόν εργάζεται ως ψυχολόγος στο Ελληνικό κέντρο για την ψυχική υγεία και θεραπεία του παιδιού και της οικογένειας «Το Περιβολακι». Τέλος εργάζεται ιδιωτικά παρέχοντας ατομικές συνεδρίες ψυχοθεραπείας σε ενήλικες, εφήβους, ζευγάρια αλλά και συμβουλευτική γονέων.

Vasiliki Xristidi is a Psychologist who maintains a private practice in Ampelokipoi, where she conducts both in-person and online sessions, addressing a variety of cases. She is a graduate of Panteion University, with postgraduate studies in Business Psychology from the University of East London. In the course of her professional career, she has collaborated with mental health professionals to provide comprehensive care to her clients. During her internship at the Attica Psychiatric Hospital Dromokaiteio, she gained valuable experience with a wide range of psychiatric cases, deepening her expertise in diagnosis and psychological support. She holds certifications in the psychometric instruments MMPI-2 and WAIS-IV, as well as training in Mindfulness, applied in anxiety management and enhancing psychological resilience. In her practice, she provides psychological support to adults experiencing anxiety, depression, mood disorders, panic attacks, and workplace difficulties. Additionally, she offers specialized support to individuals from the LGBTQ+ community, ensuring a safe and accepting therapeutic environment. She also works with children, adolescents, and parents, focusing on emotional development, behavior management, and improving communication within the family. She continuously pursues professional development by attending seminars and trainings to deliver modern and effective interventions.

Mr. Fanourakis Dimitris is a Mental Health Counselor - Psychotherapist, specializing in psychodynamic psychotherapy and maintains a private practice in Ampelokipoi (near the metro station). He holds certification with full training in a synthetic approach (Counselling and Psychotherapy) from the Athens Synthesis Center. He has completed postgraduate training in Psychodynamic Psychotherapy with a diploma from the European University, and additional training in Gestalt therapy (empty chair technique) at the Unity Energetics Institute. Additionally, he is an active member of the Hellenic Society of Synthetic Counseling and Psychotherapy (E.E.S.S.Ps). He has attended and continues to participate in advanced training sessions in the analytical psychodynamic approach of Carl G Jung. Mr. Fanourakis supports his clients with dignity and respect for the uniqueness of each individual, while he himself engages in experiential and academic training with continuous supervision of all cases he undertakes in his practice. In the current era, as demands increase and daily life becomes increasingly complex, more and more individuals find themselves needing to explore deeper emotions and justify unconscious motives and behaviors that trouble them; in this effort, the professional therapist serves as a companion. The protective framework created with empathy and trust enables the client to cope with and become aware of their fears and anxieties. As a result, by speaking with a healthcare professional using combined therapeutic approaches, new representations are formed, granting the capacity to receive help and alleviate the psychological symptoms that trouble them, improving quality of life with new values and perspectives...

Tampaki Mairi is a licensed Psychologist and a certified Cognitive-Behavioral Psychotherapist. She maintains a private practice in Zografou, offering both in-person and online sessions to adolescents and adults. She graduated from the Department of Psychology at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, with postgraduate studies in the "Science of Stress and Health Promotion" program at the Medical School of the same university. During her academic career, she collaborated with Aeginiteio Hospital as well as Day Centers, providing psychological support and participating in the therapeutic process of individuals facing various psychological challenges. As a mental health professional, she has worked with private therapeutic centers, school environments, and psychosocial rehabilitation structures, undertaking the support of children, adolescents, and adults. Concurrently, she holds an active role in voluntary programs, offering support to vulnerable social groups, while also engaging in research focused on the study of issues related to mental and physical health. Ms. Tampaki consistently invests in continuous education, participating in scientific conferences and specialized seminars related to clinical practice and contemporary approaches in psychotherapy. At the same time, she ensures systematic supervision and personal development, aiming to continuously enhance her professional quality and the therapeutic care provided. Using scientifically supported methods and individualized approaches, Ms. Tampaki supports her clients in managing their concerns, promoting their mental health and personal development.

Η Κουτρουμπά Μαρία Εμμανουέλα είναι αδειούχος Ψυχολόγος (Αρ. άδειας 50160/2021 - Πανεπιστήμιο του Ανατολικού Λονδίνου) με ιδιωτικό γραφείο στους Αμπελόκηπους.

Είναι επιπλέον απόφοιτος του Τμήματος Φιλολογίας του ΕΚΠΑ με κατεύθυνση τη Γλωσσολογία και κάτοχος δύο Μεταπτυχιακών Διπλωμάτων Ειδίκευσης: στην Κλινική και Γνωσιακή Νευροψυχολογία από το Πανεπιστήμιο του Στρασβούργου και στην Αναπτυξιακή και Εφηβική Υγεία από την Ιατρική Σχολή του ΕΚΠΑ.

Έχει εκπαιδευτεί στη Γνωσιακή Συμπεριφορική Θεραπεία (CBT) στο Κέντρο Εφαρμοσμένης Ψυχοθεραπείας και Συμβουλευτικής και έχει επιπλέον κατάρτιση σε θέματα κλινικής ψυχοπαθολογίας, σχολικής ψυχολογίας και προαγωγής ψυχικής υγείας παιδιών και εφήβων. Έχει επίσης παρακολουθήσει εξειδικευμένα σεμινάρια και εργαστήρια για ζητήματα ΛΟΑΤΚΙ+ ψυχικής υγείας και συμπεριληπτικής συμβουλευτικής πρακτικής.

Εργάζεται ως ψυχολόγος–νευροψυχολόγος στην Εταιρία Alzheimer Αθηνών, όπου συμμετέχει σε νευροψυχολογικές αξιολογήσεις, προγράμματα νοητικής ενδυνάμωσης και συμβουλευτική φροντιστών ατόμων με άνοια. Συμμετέχει επίσης ως ερευνήτρια στην πιλοτική μελέτη GINGER (Alzheimer Αθηνών – TIMA Foundation).

Στο παρελθόν έχει εργαστεί στο Αναπτυξιακό Κέντρο «Ψυχογραφείν» παρέχοντας ψυχοθεραπευτικές υπηρεσίες και συμβουλευτική γονέων, ενώ έχει συνεργαστεί με το Ναυτικό Νοσοκομείο Αθηνών και ττο Μπενάκειο–Κοργιαλένειο Νοσοκομείο (Ερυθρός Σταυρός). Παράλληλα, έχει προσφέρει εθελοντικό έργο στο «Χαμόγελο του Παιδιού» και στον Σύλλογο «Αγκαλιά».

Έχει επίσης συμμετάσχει ως ομιλήτρια σε επιστημονικά συνέδρια και ημερίδες.

Haroula Tsatsani is a Psychologist, graduate of the Department of Psychology at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens (NKUA), and a Relational Psychoanalytic Psychotherapist, certified by the Institute of Relational and Group Psychotherapy (ISOPS). She is a member of the International Association for Relational Psychoanalysis and Psychotherapy (IARPP) and the American Group Psychotherapy Association (AGPA). She has successfully completed the Master's Program in "Clinical Management of Addictions" at the Athens Medical School and has extensive clinical experience in public and private mental health institutions. She has collaborated with Day Centers (Ariadni–KMOP, Galini–Prometheus), the Psychological Support Hotline 10306, primary and secondary education schools as a school psychologist, as well as hospitals such as "Evangelismos". Additionally, she has experience in the diagnosis and treatment of sexual dysfunctions, as well as supporting children and adolescents in shelters for unaccompanied minors. Currently, she maintains a private practice in Mets, providing psychotherapy to adults and adolescents facing difficulties in interpersonal relationships, mental disorders, psychosomatic symptoms, addictions, and other challenges. Simultaneously, she collaborates with the psychotherapeutic center "Psychoplefsi" in Athens and the Konstantakou office in Western Attica. She holds a Professional Practice License as a Psychologist (7894/12.10.2016) and receives consistent supervision and training, continuously advancing her personal and professional development.

Georgia Dermani is a Psychologist with a private practice located in Ampelokipoi, where she conducts individual sessions. She completed her studies at the University of East London and continued her training at Aeginiteio Hospital in Athens. She is undergoing training in somatic psychotherapy at the Wilhelm Reich Psychotherapy and Counseling Center - Hellenic Institute of Neurovegetative Therapy and Character Analysis (E.I.N.A.). After completing her studies, she voluntarily provided psychotherapy services for four consecutive years within a social solidarity network in Athens. Her therapeutic approach is a personal synthesis developed through years of experience, intensive study, personal therapy, and supervision. The primary foundation of her approach is Psychodynamic, rooted in Psychoanalytic theory and clinical practice.

Elisavet Diakatou BSc, MSc is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist with a private practice in Ilisia, Athens. She holds a degree in Psychology from the Department of Social Sciences at the University of Greenwich, UK, and a master's degree in Developmental Psychology from Lancaster University, UK. The therapeutic approach adopted by the specialist is Systemic Psychotherapy, with particular expertise in individual psychotherapy, family therapy, group therapy, empowerment of LGBTQI+ individuals, parent and child counseling, and child and adolescent mental health. Finally, Ms. Diakatou is a member of the Hellenic Society of Systemic Family, Individual, and Group Therapy (ELESYTH).

Patera Aliki is a psychologist and psychotherapist who maintains a private practice in Ilisia. She has extensive experience in psychological support and psychotherapy for adults, children, and adolescents, as well as in parental counseling. Since 2013, she has been working at the Child and Adolescent Service of the Community Mental Health Center of Vyronas – Kaisariani (1st Psychiatric Clinic, Aeginiteio Hospital), where she is a member of the interdisciplinary team involved in clinical, diagnostic, and research activities. She also participates in community prevention and awareness initiatives and educational programs.

She graduated from the Department of Psychology (Faculty of Philosophy, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens) and holds a postgraduate degree in "Mental Health Promotion and Prevention of Psychiatric Disorders" (Medical School, NKUA). She has received further training in Clinical Psychopathology (annual seminar "Panagiotis Oulis," 1st Psychiatric Clinic NKUA) and has attended a series of specialized seminars and conferences at recognized institutions. Indicatively, she has deepened her expertise in topics such as parenting and mental health, psychiatry and gender identity in adolescence, adolescent romantic relationships, as well as anxiety symptoms and impulsive behaviors.

Previously, she worked (2010–2012) in the Adult Short-Term Hospitalization Unit of Aeginiteio Hospital, where she provided psychotherapeutic support to hospitalized patients.

She is a member of the Panhellenic Association of Hospital Psychologists and the Hellenic Society of the New Lacanian School, while also participating in the educational program of the Academy of Clinical Studies of Athens (ACSA). Additionally, she teaches and supervises undergraduate and postgraduate psychology students.

In her private practice, she provides psycho-emotional assessment and psychotherapy, either short-term or long-term, tailored to the uniqueness and specific needs of each client.

Nasiakou Pinelopi is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist and maintains a private practice in Ampelokipoi. She studied Psychology at Panteion University of Social and Political Sciences and has specialized in Systemic Psychotherapy through the Society of Systemic Therapy and Intervention for Individuals, Families, and broader Systems. She began her clinical experience at the 401 GNA Hospital and the Prevention Center for Addictions and Promotion of Psychosocial Health "Athina Ygeia," where she was a member of the creative team developing original materials for addiction prevention. She has many years of experience in psychotherapy and counseling of adults and minors in emergency conditions for the management of traumatic experiences and anxiety, grief management, abuse, and domestic violence, having worked for several years in services for vulnerable populations both in the mainland and on the islands. She served as Coordinator of Child Protection in two unaccompanied minors’ shelters, providing guidance and supervision to teams of Psychologists and Social Workers to support minors and manage crises. Additionally, she has worked as a therapist for children with pervasive developmental disorders at the Special Education and Speech Therapy Center "SYNAPSIS." Finally, as part of her ongoing professional development, she has participated in numerous educational seminars and conferences related to the science of Psychology.

Vlaxou Thomais is a Psychologist with a private practice in Ambelokipi. She studied Psychology at Glasgow Caledonian University and holds a master's degree in Cognitive Neuroscience from Maastricht University. Subsequently, she trained in Cognitive Therapy at the Hellenic Center for Mental Health and Research. She further expanded her education in Cognitive Analytic Psychotherapy, which she recently completed at the Panhellenic Society of Cognitive Analytic Psychotherapy. Concurrently, she trained in Systemic & Family Psychotherapy at the Laboratory for the Exploration of Human Relations, thereby shaping her psychotherapeutic approach and acquiring deep expertise in her field. She has experience and has volunteered as a Psychologist at the Psychiatric Hospital of Attica. Finally, she specializes in anxiety disorders, mood and anxiety disorders, as well as psychosomatic symptoms.