Health professionals for Anxiety and Stress in Athens

Papamargariti Vasiliki is a Psychologist - Systemic Psychotherapist and maintains a private practice in Kypseli. She holds a degree in Psychology from the University of Crete, followed by postgraduate studies in "Liaison Psychiatry: Integrated Care of Physical and Mental Health" at the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens (NKUA), in "Clinical Interventions in Addictions" at the University of Crete, as well as in "Special Education and Training" at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. Concurrently, she gained valuable experience in the field of mental health by working in significant institutions as a Psychologist, such as the Therapy Center for Dependent Individuals (KETHEA), in the Dual Diagnosis Unit, and in Counseling for Parents and Adolescents, having collaborated with a Youth Counseling Station for several years. Currently, she also works in Secondary Education alongside her private practice. The specialist is also certified in Systemic Psychotherapy - Family Therapy, having received the relevant certification from the Systemic Center for Training and Psychological Support (S.K.E.PSY), and in Couple Therapy (Institute for Training and Research in Systemic Psychotherapy).

Xrysolora Artemis Kai Synergates is a Psychologist who maintains a private practice in Syros. She holds a degree from the Open University Milton Keynes in the United Kingdom and has completed postgraduate training in Art Therapy, focusing on "Behavior Analysis - Therapy through Art," as well as postgraduate training in Play Therapy specializing in “Sensory & Messy Play.” Additionally, she completed postgraduate studies in “Child and Youth Studies” at University West in Sweden. In her private practice, she handles a wide range of cases encompassing the full spectrum of her specialty, always prioritizing the best possible care tailored to the individual needs of each person she supports.

Mara Ktena studied Psychology at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, where she also completed a three-year postgraduate program in Clinical Psychology. Since 2017, she has been training in Lacanian psychoanalysis within the framework of the Athens Academy of Clinical Studies (AKSPA). In 2025, she became a member of the Hellenic Society of the New Lacanian School. She has been trained and worked in public and private institutions, including the Vyronas-Kaisariani Mental Health Center, the Multipurpose Mental Health Nursing Unit of Attica (formerly Dafni Psychiatric Hospital), the Mental Health Center of the General Hospital of Athens Gennimatas, the telephone support line 10306, among others, working psychotherapeutically with adults, children, and adolescents.

Additionally, she has engaged in research, and her articles have been published in Greek and international journals. Her diploma thesis focused on the experience of grief following the loss of a companion animal. She has participated with presentations at scientific conferences and workshops.

Samaras Konstantinos is a Psychiatrist - Psychotherapist and maintains a private practice in Athens. He studied at the Medical School of the University of Thessaly. He specialized in Psychiatry at Aeginiteio Hospital, where he also completed training in Cognitive Psychotherapy at the First University Psychiatric Department. Additionally, he has completed a two-year Postgraduate Training in Behavioral Therapy of Anxiety Disorders at the Research University Institute of Mental Health. He has worked as a Medical Advisor Neuroscience at Janssen-Cilag, where he participated in the esketamine program for treatment-resistant depression, as well as serving as Scientific Director at the Mobile Unit of the Society of Social Psychiatry. Finally, he is specialized in Anxiety, Depression, and Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder.

Fiamou Konstantina is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist with a degree in Psychology from the University of Wales. She holds a license to practice as a Psychologist (No. 830580). She has attended specialized programs and seminars in the field of psychology and psychotherapy, such as "Counseling and Personal Development Techniques" (Scottish Qualifications Authority) and "Management of Emotional and Psychological Trauma" (Center for Continuing Education and Lifelong Learning, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens).

She has completed the Specialization Program in the Synthetic Model of Systemic and Family Therapy at the Laboratory for the Investigation of Human Relations. In this context, she has worked therapeutically and has also participated in voluntary actions, providing online counseling support for the free mental health initiatives of the University of the Aegean.

She provides psychotherapeutic sessions online, aiming to bring out personal desires, enhance the understanding of relationships, and help the individual shape the role they desire in life.

At the same time, she has extensive experience in her personal development through individual and group psychotherapy as a patient, while regularly participating in seminars and conferences in the field, maintaining continuous professional development.

Asomatou Arezina MD, MSc is a Psychiatrist who maintains a private practice in Mavili Square. She graduated from the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens in 2006 with a grade of Very Good. She also holds a postgraduate diploma from the University of Athens with a thesis on "Promotion of Mental Health and Prevention of Psychiatric Disorders," awarded with distinction. She completed her Psychiatry residency at the Athens Thoracic Diseases Hospital "Sotiria" in 2016 and subsequently worked as an assistant Psychiatrist at the Kallithea Health Center. From 2018 to 2025, she worked at the Psychiatric Clinic of the Argolis General Hospital - Argos Nursing Unit, where she held the position of Consultant Psychiatrist B'. She has gained valuable experience in the diagnosis and treatment of all categories of mental disorders, both at the primary healthcare level and in inpatient hospital care. She has attended seminars on psychoanalytic psychotherapeutic approaches. Finally, Dr. Arezina has participated in numerous psychiatric conferences and has published papers in Greek and international conferences and journals.

Aggelaki Dimitra - Eugenia is a Psychologist with a private practice located in Neos Kosmos. She graduated in Psychology from the University of Crete and specializes in Psychodynamic Clinical Practice. She has completed the two-year postgraduate program "Psychosexual Disorders: Diagnosis and Treatment" at the Research University Institute of Mental Health (EPIΨY). She has also been trained in "Eating Disorders" at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, as well as in the "Management and Psychoeducation of Anxiety and Depression" at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. Additionally, she has completed the training program in Psychodynamic Clinical Practice at the Hellenic Organization for Psychotherapy and Education in Group Analysis (HOPEinGA). She has also attended postgraduate seminars in advanced-level psychodynamic psychotherapy and existential psychotherapy. She has worked in a private elder care facility, a private center for special therapies, and in the sexual health clinic of the University Psychiatric Clinic at Aeginiteio Hospital. Furthermore, she has given presentations at parent and guardian associations on the topic of psychosocial issues during adolescence. Additionally, she has volunteered with the Greek seropositives association "Positive Voice." In her private practice, she offers individual psychotherapy and counseling services for adults, both in-person and online, along with specialized interventions for the management and treatment of emotional disorders, interpersonal relationship issues, and eating disorders.

Nikolakopoulou Anastasia is a Neurologist, PhD holder from the Medical School of the University of Patras, with private practices in Pangrati and Aigio. She graduated from the Medical School of the University of Patras. She specialized at the Neurology Clinic of the University General Hospital of Patras "Panagia i Voitheia." She has worked in various institutions in Patras, as well as serving as an instructor in the Nursing - Traumatology department of the IEK Aigio. Additionally, she has worked as a Neurologist at the IATRO Medical Center and acts as a technical consultant in forensic expertise related to road traffic accidents with traumatic brain injuries, will disputes due to dementia, etc.

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.

Giorgos Orfanos is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist and maintains two private practices, in Peristeri and Athens (Ilisia - Hilton). He holds a distinction-awarded master's degree in Applied Clinical Psychology (MSc in Applied Clinical Psychology with Distinction) from the University of Central Lancashire, as well as a first-class honours degree in Psychology (BSc Hons Psychology Science – First Class Honours) from the University of Essex. Additionally, he has completed studies in Economics at Kingston University in London. He specializes in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), which he completed at the Center for Applied Psychotherapy and Counseling, with experience in individual sessions and group interventions within mental health organizations such as the NGOs Agkalia and Symvallein. His therapeutic approaches incorporate elements from the "third wave" of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), including Mindfulness, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT). Furthermore, his extensive background in the business sector has motivated him to continuously develop his knowledge of critical psychological concepts such as anxiety, stress, and generally high psycho-emotional pressure and performance conditions (performance psychology). He believes in a collaborative relationship, considering the therapeutic alliance and unconditional acceptance as the cornerstone for the success of therapy, the enhancement of self-awareness, psychological resilience, and personal development.

Theodoropoulou Mariantina is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist. She studied Psychology at Panteion University and has specialized in Stress Management, having completed the Master's Program "Stress Control and Health Promotion" at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. She has received further training in Cognitive-Behavioral Psychotherapy at the Institute for Research and Behavioral Therapy, according to the criteria of the Hellenic Society for Behavioral Research and the European Association for Behavioural and Cognitive Therapy. She has gained clinical experience collaborating with various institutions. She worked in the field of Liaison Psychiatry at the General Hospital of Athens "EVANGELISMOS" and at the General Oncology Hospital of Kifissia "AGIOI ANARGYROI," and has also worked on programs for vulnerable social groups in the Municipality of Galatsi and the Municipality of Nea Filadelfeia-Nea Chalkidona. Her clinical practice includes a range of individual psychotherapy and counseling for people with mood disorders, anxiety disorders, personality disorders, interpersonal relationship problems, etc. She maintains a private practice in Galatsi and, concurrently, collaborates with the Municipality of Nea Filadelfeia-Nea Chalkidona, providing psychosocial support to vulnerable social groups.

The Skepsis Kai Logos Center operates in the Zografou area, providing high-level psychotherapeutic, speech therapy, and occupational therapy services to children and adults. The scientific director of the center is Clinical Psychologist - Occupational Therapist Skepsis Kai Logos Kentro Psyxologikon Therapeion, with studies in Psychology and Child Psychology, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, as well as Special Education & Training. Additionally, he possesses extensive experience, having worked both privately and in various facilities for children and adults. The center is staffed with experienced and specialized personnel consisting of Psychologists, Psychotherapists, Occupational Therapists, and Speech Therapists. The goal is the prevention, diagnosis, and rehabilitation of speech, language, and voice disorders through the application of valid and individualized scientific methods each time.

She was born in Athens and obtained her degree from the Department of Psychology at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens (NKUA) (psychologist professional license, No. 1064783). She continued her education by completing a three-year training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) at the Center for Applied Psychotherapy and Counseling, followed by additional training in Systemic Psychotherapy at the Systemic Counseling and Psychotherapeutic Center. Subsequently, she earned her certification in trauma therapy – EMDR, at the Institute of Trauma Therapy. Additionally, she has attended various seminars and received training in biofeedback (a non-pharmacological therapeutic approach). She works as a Psychologist – Psychotherapist and collaborates with the Stress Management Center SMS (Stress Management Solutions). She specializes in anxiety and stress management, panic attack treatment, depression treatment, and eating disorder issues. She also specializes in the treatment of children and adolescents with anxiety-related issues, such as performance anxiety and the management of various other distressing emotions, as well as in parental counseling. The intervention is personalized and collaborative with the individual, considering various factors that become clear through individual interviews and questionnaires, aiming at the overall enhancement of the individual's quality of life across all domains.

Argyrakopoulou Katerina is a Psychologist practicing privately on Alexandras Avenue. She is a graduate of Panteion University, Social and Political Sciences, holding a professional license to practice. She has completed a four-year training program in systemic and family psychotherapy, and over the past year, she has been training in couples therapy. Committed to continuous knowledge and development as a therapist, she regularly attends seminars and educational programs across various psychotherapeutic approaches. She has worked as a psychologist at the National Public Health Organization (EODY) in a Refugee Structure in Malakasa, providing counseling and psychotherapy services to adults, crisis management, as well as conducting informational and psychoeducational groups. Additionally, she has volunteered her services as a psychologist at KETHEA in the Intervention Program and at Praksis, focusing on street work for raising awareness and providing education to vulnerable groups regarding HIV. Her areas of specialization include anxiety management (generalized anxiety, panic attacks, phobias, etc.), anger management, grief and loss, relationship and self-awareness issues, couples counseling and therapy, as well as trauma-related topics. For her, psychotherapy is a journey through the pathways of our soul, with the therapist acting as a companion throughout the process. Finally, the values that guide her practice are respect, trust, and unconditional acceptance.

Antonia Mpeka is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist and maintains a private practice in Galatsi. She holds a degree from the Department of Psychology at Panteion University of Social and Political Sciences and possesses a certified four-year specialization in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) from the Society of Cognitive Behavioral Studies. She has worked as a Psychologist at The Smile of the Child, supporting children and parents through counseling helplines. Additionally, she has conducted individual CBT Psychotherapy sessions. Within the framework of lifelong learning, she attends seminars in the field of mental health.

Korkokiou Magia is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist and maintains a private practice in Ampelokipoi. She holds a degree in Psychology from the University Paris 7, Denis Diderot in France. She has two master's degrees from the same University, in Child and Adolescent Psychopathology and in Psychopathology and Psychoanalysis. She had many years of supervisory collaboration with psychoanalyst Geneviève Haag, who was a member of the Paris Psychoanalytic Society and a founding member of the International Coordination of Psychoanalysts and Psychotherapists working with individuals with autism. Korkokiou Magia has completed various clinical internships in public mental health institutions in France. She has collaborated for many years as a psychotherapist with the Center for Mental Health and Research and is an external collaborator at Paidon Pentelis. She works with the Institute of Personal Development and Mental Health, Galinos, as well as with the Center for Neurodevelopmental Education of the Child. She is a member of the Society of Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy for Children and Adolescents and a member of the International Coordination of Psychotherapists and Psychoanalysts working with individuals with autism. She has participated with presentations at many conferences both in Greece and abroad. She deals with all psychopathology and has a particular interest in autism clinical practice.

Asimakopoulou Ioanna is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist who maintains a private practice in Petralona, conducting individual psychotherapy sessions both in-person and online (also in Italian). She is a graduate of the Psychology Department of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and is currently training in Integrative Relational Psychotherapy at the Athens Synthesis Center. She has received training on issues related to HIV/AIDS and other sexually transmitted infections concerning the education and psychological support of people living with HIV/AIDS and their relatives. She has attended training cycles in brief couples therapy, parent and adolescent education, Gestalt therapy, Integrative Trauma Therapy and PTSD, as well as Integrative Group Therapy. She has participated in various seminars, psychotherapy marathons, and conferences (including a presentation at the 3rd Forensic Psychiatry Conference). Concurrently, she has worked as a Mental Health Counselor at the NGO "Center of Life" providing psychological support to individuals living with HIV/AIDS. Additionally, she has volunteered as an external collaborator with Attikon Hospital in the Psychiatric Department’s Clinic A, the Addiction Clinic (detoxification from alcohol and other addictions), the Pain Clinic, and in cooperation with the Special Infectious Diseases Unit in the Chemsex Detoxification Clinic. She has coordinated experiential training and professional development workshops for NGO employees at the Institute of Educational and Vocational Guidance (EKEP).

Yfanti Katerina is a Psychologist with a private practice in Pangrati. She holds a degree in Psychology from Panteion University of Social and Political Sciences, a master's degree in Counseling Psychology from Keele University (MSc), and has been trained in Person-Centered Therapy. She is a member of the BPS (British Psychological Society) and the BACP (British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy). She has been trained in Behavioral Therapy specializing in Anxiety, Somatoform, and Sexual Disorders (THESY), in Clinical Hypnotherapy (Emotional Research Center & Self-esteem), in Counseling Support for Children of Infant, Child, and Adolescent age (Center for Applied Psychotherapy and Counseling), in Parent Counseling (Center for Applied Psychotherapy and Counseling), and in Trauma and Grief Therapy (Taking Flight International Corporation). For several years she worked in Psychosocial Rehabilitation structures of the Ministry of Health (EPSAMY), while simultaneously maintaining her private practice in Athens for over ten years, offering psychological services across the full spectrum of human behavior, creating a therapeutic framework of safety and trust.