Health professionals for Anxiety and Stress near Marousi

Konstantina Papapanou is a Psychologist - Systemic Psychotherapist, licensed under number 160044/918. She holds a degree in Psychology from Aristotle University of Thessaloniki and a Master's Diploma from the Medical School of Athens entitled "Science of Stress and Health Promotion." She completed her clinical training at the Specialized Adolescent Medicine Center, UNESCO Chair of Adolescent Health and Medicine, at the "Agia Sofia" Children's Hospital. Subsequently, she began training in the four-year Systemic Psychotherapy and Counseling program conducted by the Center for Systemic Study and Therapy. Systemic psychotherapy views the individual as part of a wider system rather than in isolation. After all, a puzzle is composed of many pieces, not just one. It focuses on the individual's relationships, the way they interact with their environment, and how these relationships affect their thoughts and feelings. Additionally, she has worked in mental health facilities, on the psychological support helpline 10306, and in day centers. She collaborates with specialized therapy centers and provides psychotherapeutic care to adults. She is here to jointly begin a journey towards self-discovery.

Η Γραβάνη Βάλια είναι Ψυχολόγος - Ψυχοθεραπεύτρια και διατηρεί ιδιωτικό γραφείο στη Νέα Φιλοθέη Αμπελοκήπων. Είναι απόφοιτος του Deree – The American University of Greece, όπου σπούδασε Ψυχολογία, και έχει εκπαιδευτεί στην Ψυχοδυναμική Προσέγγιση μέσω της Ελληνικής Εταιρίας Ομαδικής Ανάλυσης και Ψυχοθεραπείας.

Έχει επαγγελματική εμπειρία ως Ψυχολόγος σε Κέντρο Ειδικών Θεραπειών ενώ έχει πραγματοποιήσει την πρακτική της άσκηση σε Κέντρο Ημέρας του 6ου Τομέα Ψυχικής Υγείας Αττικής, αποκτώντας εμπειρία στον χώρο της ψυχικής υγείας και της ψυχοκοινωνικής υποστήριξης.

Στο πλαίσιο της επαγγελματικής της δραστηριότητας, ασχολείται με ζητήματα όπως η κατάθλιψη, το άγχος και το στρες, οι κρίσεις πανικού και οι φοβίες, οι διαπροσωπικές σχέσεις, οι ψυχοσωματικές εκδηλώσεις, η συναισθηματική υπερφαγία και οι εθισμοί. Ακολουθεί την Ψυχοδυναμική Ψυχοθεραπεία, προσεγγίζοντας τις δυσκολίες του κάθε ατόμου με στόχο την κατανόηση των βαθύτερων αιτιών τους, την ενίσχυση της αυτογνωσίας και την ανάπτυξη πιο λειτουργικών τρόπων διαχείρισης των συναισθημάτων και των διαπροσωπικών σχέσεων.

Έχει συμμετάσχει σε συνέδρια και εκπαιδευτικά προγράμματα σχετικά με τη νευροψυχολογία, την ψυχολογική έρευνα, την ψυχαναλυτική θεωρία και πρακτική, την ψυχική υγεία της γυναίκας, καθώς και διαφορετικές ψυχοθεραπευτικές και αξιολογικές προσεγγίσεις.

Kontou Kelly is a Psychologist - Psychoanalytic Psychotherapist, with postgraduate studies in Mental Health from the MSc program at King’s College London. Additionally, she has significant experience as a Group Analyst and Family and Couple Therapist, providing treatment to patients with schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and personality disorders. In adult and adolescent Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy, Kontou Kelly addresses issues such as anxiety disorders (panic attacks, agoraphobia), mood disorders, depression, dysthymia, eating disorders (bulimia, anorexia, obesity), work-related stress management, conflict resolution in the workplace, existential issues (loss, death anxiety, loneliness), lack of goals and direction, and difficulties in accepting sexual orientation. Moreover, she conducts group therapy sessions for adults and adolescents aimed at improving communication, interpersonal relationships, and assertiveness. Lastly, by offering family and couple therapies, the Psychologist assists in addressing problems within parental relationships as well as their relationships with their children, including situations involving divorce.

Zeriti Maria is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist and maintains a private practice in Vrilissia. She studied Psychology in England while simultaneously working in psychiatric facilities within the public health system. She then returned to Greece and completed her postgraduate studies in cognitive science. Through her personal inner development, the desire to become a companion to people seeking the path of joy and their hearts, those who want to evolve, was born. She trained for 4 years at "Logos Psychis," an Institute of Training and Research in Systemic Psychotherapy, completing the specialization program in systemic psychotherapy and earning the title of Systemic Psychotherapist. She has attended personal development seminars focusing on relationships, the inner child, and internal traumas. Through these journeys, she has discovered and continues to discover aspects of herself that aid in inner empowerment and the creation of beautiful and harmonious relationships. She feels very fortunate to have had the opportunity to work with children with special abilities, refugee women, parents, and individuals with mental health difficulties. For the past 15 years, she has worked privately in her own space and with private organizations, offering counseling and psychotherapy services to adolescents, parents, and adults, both individually and in groups. She greatly enjoys sharing any knowledge she has acquired with people who wish to grow. She trains and supervises new psychologists to achieve the title of psychotherapist-counselor and organizes lectures and personal development seminars. Finally, she is a member of the Hellenic Society of Systemic Therapy (EL.ESY.TH).

Maria Kotsidi is a Psychologist (BSc, MA) - Psychotherapist and maintains a private practice in Chalandri.

She studied Psychology at Panteion University of Social and Political Sciences and completed postgraduate training in Cognitive-Behavioral Psychotherapy at the Center for Applied Psychotherapy & Counseling.

She completed her internship at GNA "KAT". Additionally, she has collaborated with the NGO "Together for the Child," the Psychogeriatric Society "NESTOR," as well as with specialized therapy centers. She has participated as a speaker at a conference. Concurrently, she has attended training seminars and scientific conferences and continues to pursue further education aimed at ongoing professional development.

Within the framework of the psychotherapeutic process, she emphasizes the creation of a relationship of trust and acceptance, where the individual can freely express their thoughts and feelings and discover new ways to understand and manage their difficulties.

Vlaxakis Ioannis is a Psychiatrist practicing privately in Ampelokipoi since 2007. He is a graduate of the Medical School of Democritus University of Thrace and has completed a 5-year specialization in Psychiatry at the Psychiatric Clinic of the General Hospital of Thoracic Diseases of Athens "Sotiria". Additionally, he collaborates with the Psychiatric Clinic "Galini" and is a member of SOS Doctors, having conducted over a thousand home visits and managed cases spanning the entire spectrum of psychiatric pathology, many of which were acute and emergency situations. Finally, the doctor specializes in the treatment of conditions such as depression, dementia, and anxiety and is a member of the Athens Medical Association.

Η Πετράτου Αγγελική είναι Ψυχολόγος, Ψυχοθεραπεύτρια, Ομαδική Αναλύτρια και διατηρεί ιδιωτικό γραφείο στην Πεύκη. Είναι πτυχιούχος του τμήματος Ψυχολογίας της Σχολής Κοινωνικών Επιστημών του Πανεπιστημίου Κρήτης. Έχει εξειδικευθεί στην ψυχοθεραπευτική μέθοδο της Ομαδικής Ανάλυσης και στην Ψυχοθεραπεία μέσω Καλλιτεχνικών Ομάδων. Έχει σημαντική κλινική εμπειρία στην ατομική και ομαδική ψυχοθεραπεία ενηλίκων, καθώς και στη συμβουλευτική γονέων. Στο γραφείο της παρέχει ατομική και ομαδική ανάλυση σε ανθρώπους που αντιμετωπίζουν ένα ευρύ φάσμα διαταραχών. Δίνει μεγάλη σημασία στην συνεχή προσωπική της εκπαίδευση και ανάπτυξη στον τομέα της ψυχοθεραπείας, προκειμένου να προφέρει στους θεραπευόμενούς της και σε όσους την επισκέπτονται υπηρεσίες υψηλής ποιότητας.

Mpaloti Maria MA is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist with a private practice in the Kifisia area. She holds a degree in Psychology from Panteion University and postgraduate studies from the University of Nottingham, UK. She has specialized in the systemic approach, following extensive training at AKMA (Athens Center for the Study of Man). The Psychologist has participated in European conferences and has many years of experience in psychotherapy for adolescents and adults, as well as in group and family therapy.

Pantos Dimitris is a Psychologist who maintains a private practice in Nea Erythraia. He holds a degree in Psychology from the University of East London and a postgraduate degree in Clinical Psychology from the University of Central Lancashire. Additionally, he has been trained in Systemic Family Psychotherapy at the Systemic Center for Psychotherapy and Counseling SKEPSYS. In the past, he has worked as a Psychologist at the Genesis Athens Center and at the Multispace for People with Disabilities "Asterion Draseis," while continuing to offer his services online and at Pneuma. In his private practice, as well as online, he provides a wide range of services, respecting the unique needs of each patient.

Vraxas Xristos is a Psychologist and operates a private counseling center in Neo Iraklio. He studied Psychology at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and holds a degree from the Athens School of Law, while also completing his studies in Biology. Following two years of study in the Department of Philosophy at Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, he completed his postgraduate studies in Systematic Philosophy, with a specialized focus on Bioethics. He has counseling experience in parent-child relationships, learning support for children with dyslexia, has completed an internship in a unit for children with pervasive developmental disorders-autism, and in a psychosocial rehabilitation unit for adults and adolescents. He is currently specializing in Music Therapy. Finally, his book "Strategic Psychology: Actualizing a personal strategy" was recently published on Amazon.

Syranidi Athina MSc is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist and maintains a private practice in Nea Ionia. She studied Psychology at the Open University - Milton Keynes, UK, and completed postgraduate studies in Counseling Psychology at Guglielmo Marconi University in Italy. She has been trained in the methodology and research of human behavior, psychotherapeutic interventions, and the application of Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy and Psychoanalysis, participating in psychological experiments on cognitive functions at the University of Brighton and in psychotherapeutic sessions with individuals exhibiting dysfunctional behavior. Additionally, she has specialized in developmental disorders of children and adolescents at the Neuropsychology Department of the University of Thessaly, with clinical education and training at the Hatzikyriakio Foundation. Moreover, she has been trained in Learning Difficulties by attending a corresponding educational program at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and holds a Master Practitioner certification in Neuro-Linguistic Programming. Finally, she has attended numerous seminars related to human behavior and psychotherapeutic approaches.

Aleksaki Neli BSc is a Psychologist with many years of experience in the healthcare field, having worked for years as a nurse in public hospitals with adults and children. This experience has allowed her to deeply understand anxiety, panic attacks, emotional difficulties, and the pressure many people face daily.

In your therapeutic collaboration, she creates a safe, supportive, and non-judgmental environment where you can openly talk about your concerns. You work together with the goal of managing anxiety, addressing panic attacks, improving relationships, as well as issues related to parenting and personal development.

Her approach is based on understanding the deeper causes that affect thought and emotion, always tailored to the needs and pace of each individual.

She is currently pursuing postgraduate studies in Clinical Psychology with a psychodynamic orientation, while simultaneously training in the use of psychometric tools for comprehensive assessment.

📍 Sessions are offered both in-person and online

📌 Specializations include: anxiety, panic attacks, emotional difficulties, relationships, parenting

Verra Eleni-Dimitra is a Psychologist who maintains a private practice in Chalandri. She holds a degree in Psychology, has completed a Master's degree in Psychotherapy and Counseling Psychology, and has been trained in Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy. Her practice handles a wide range of cases, always focusing on providing the best possible care tailored to the individual needs of each person.

Karatza Eugenia is a Psychologist and Existential – Systemic Psychotherapist with experience in the treatment of adolescents, adults, and couples, as well as in parent counseling. She maintains a private practice in Pefki. She studied Psychology at the University of Crete and subsequently completed a six-year training in Existential – Systemic Psychotherapy at the ANTISTIXI Psychotherapeutic Institute, under the supervision of Psychiatrists/Child Psychiatrists/Psychotherapists Mr. Dimitris Karagiannis and Ms. Eleni Karagianni. Concurrently, she has specialized in learning disabilities, providing assessment and intervention with scientifically validated tools such as WISC-V, DTLA-3/4, L-a-T-O, and the Mathematical Proficiency Test for children aged 4–16 years. She regularly attends conferences and training seminars related to psychotherapy, relationship dynamics, and contemporary psychological approaches. As a psychotherapist, she holds a profound interest in how each individual relates to themselves and to others, and how through this relationship new paths of development and meaning can be discovered. Her approach is based on the principles of Existential and Systemic Psychotherapy, viewing the individual as a unity extending across the three temporal dimensions of past, present, and future. She believes that through connection, the possibility for deeper understanding, internal coherence, and the creation of new meaning in life emerges. She works with adults, adolescents, couples, and families seeking understanding, balance, and authenticity in their relationships and way of living.

Alexandros Diamantis is a psychologist-psychotherapist, who graduated from the Department of Psychology of the University of East London and obtained his degree in 2017. In 2019 he completed his Master’s degree from the Department of Clinical and Community Psychology at the University of East London. In 2023 he completed a four-year specialization in the psychotherapeutic approach to Cognitive and Behavioural-Behavioural Therapy (RECBT) from the Hellenic Institute of RECBT. He has attended a series of trainings and conferences on areas, such as clinical assessment, psychometric tools, marketing psychology, eating disorders, children’s drawing analysis and forensic psychology. Additionally, he has completed a training on the Social & Clinical View of Addictions from the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. He continues to attend numerous seminars and conferences on various fields of psychology as well as specializing in other psychotherapeutic approaches. His researches and articles have been published and presented at conferences, such as the Panhellenic Psychology Conference of ELPSE in 2019. He has been providing mental health services since 2016 as part of his internship at the care unit for the elderly with dementia and Alzheimer’s “AKTIOS”. He has gained clinical experience as a psychotherapist as part of his specialization in RECBT working with a variety of social groups. He maintains a private office in Neo Heraklion, Attica and conducts live and online sessions.

Paliarouta Viky is a Psychologist with a private practice in Neo Psychiko. She studied Psychology at Panteion University of Social and Political Sciences and has successfully completed the four-year Specialization Program in Systemic Family Psychotherapy and Counseling at the Laboratory for the Exploration of Human Relationships (E.D.A.S.). Additionally, she trained in Child and Adolescent Mental Health by attending the corresponding annual Scientific Educational Program of the Department of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry at Sismanogleio Hospital. She works privately with individuals, couples, and families, and her clinical experience focuses on issues such as anxiety, professional burnout, panic attacks, interpersonal as well as family relationships. She has volunteered in various initiatives promoting awareness, understanding, and acceptance of mental health issues and provides voluntary counseling support to members of the Single-Parent Family and Women’s Association. Moreover, she holds a degree in Business Administration and a master's degree in Service Management from the Athens University of Economics and Business (ASOEE) and has work experience in companies within the shipping and information technology sectors. (PALIAROUTA VIKY)

Η Δήμητρα Τρανούλη είναι Ψυχολόγος κα διατηρεί ιδιωτικό γραφείο στη Κηφισιά.Πιστεύει ότι η αλλαγή και η προσωπική ανάπτυξη είναι εφικτές για κάθε άνθρωπο, ανεξάρτητα από το παρελθόν του ή τις δυσκολίες που αντιμετωπίζει. Βασικός στόχος της είναι η δημιουργία ενός ασφαλούς, υποστηρικτικού και εμπιστευτικού θεραπευτικού πλαισίου, μέσα στο οποίο κάθε άνθρωπος μπορεί να ανακαλύψει τις προσωπικές του δυνάμεις, να κατανοήσει βαθύτερα τον εαυτό του και να προχωρήσει προς μια πιο ισορροπημένη και ουσιαστική ζωή.Σκοπός της είναι να προσφέρει έγκυρη ενημέρωση σχετικά με ζητήματα ψυχικής υγείας, στρατηγικές αυτοβοήθειας και πρακτικές που συμβάλλουν στην ενίσχυση της ψυχικής ευεξίας, εμπνέοντας τους ανθρώπους να αξιοποιήσουν το δυναμικό τους για αλλαγή και προσωπική εξέλιξη.Είναι απόφοιτη του Τμήματος Ψυχολογίας του Canterbury Christ Church University, όπου απέκτησε τον τίτλο BSc in Psychology Science, με ειδίκευση στη Συμβουλευτική Ψυχολογία.Η επαγγελματική της πορεία ξεκίνησε στους τομείς της Γραφιστικής και του Management. Έπειτα από πολυετή εμπειρία σε διαφημιστικές εταιρείες, πολιτικά γραφεία και πολυεθνικές επιχειρήσεις, στράφηκε στον χώρο της ψυχολογίας, ακολουθώντας μια πορεία συνεχούς εκπαίδευσης και επαγγελματικής εξειδίκευσης.Ξεκίνησε την εκπαίδευσή της στη Συμβουλευτική Ψυχολογία σε ιδιωτικό εκπαιδευτικό φορέα και στη συνέχεια έγινε δεκτή στο πιστοποιημένο πρόγραμμα κατάρτισης του Εθνικού και Καποδιστριακού Πανεπιστημίου Αθηνών με θέμα τη «Διαχείριση Συναισθηματικού και Ψυχικού Τραύματος». Παράλληλα, παρακολούθησε εξειδικευμένα προγράμματα στον χώρο του Coaching, αποκτώντας τις αντίστοιχες πιστοποιήσεις.Στη συνέχεια ολοκλήρωσε το πρόγραμμα κατάρτισης «Συμβουλευτική – Mentoring – Coaching»του Πανεπιστημίου Αιγαίου και πιστοποιήθηκε ως Σύμβουλος, Μέντορας και Coach.Το 2017, έπειτα από πέντε χρόνια συνεχούς εκπαίδευσης στη Συμβουλευτική Ψυχολογία και σημαντική κλινική εμπειρία μέσα από πολυάριθμες ώρες συνεδριών, αποφάσισε να ολοκληρώσει τις πανεπιστημιακές της σπουδές στον τομέα της Ψυχολογίας.Σήμερα είναι κάτοχος πτυχίου Ψυχολογίας (BSc in Psychology Science) και μεταπτυχιακή φοιτήτρια στο πρόγραμμα Νευροψυχολογία και Γνωστική Νευροεπιστήμη του Πανεπιστημίου του Essex. Παραμένει προσηλωμένη στη συνεχή επιστημονική της κατάρτιση, με στόχο να παρέχει σύγχρονες, επιστημονικά τεκμηριωμένες και εξατομικευμένες υπηρεσίες ψυχολογικής υποστήριξης, ανταποκρινόμενη στις ανάγκες των ανθρώπων που την εμπιστεύονται.

Parthenis Aleksandros is a Psychologist holding a Psychology degree from the University of East London. He has a master's degree with distinction in Clinical and Community Psychology from the University of East London. He has received further training in Cognitive Behavioral Psychotherapy at the Center for Applied Psychotherapy and Counseling and has attended numerous seminars on Psychology and Mental Health. He completed his practical training at the Psychosocial Rehabilitation Residential Facility ANIMA and has provided voluntary psychotherapy sessions at the Psychogeriatric Society "Nestor." In his private practice, he manages a wide range of cases, conducting psychotherapy sessions based on the Cognitive-Behavioral approach, always focusing on the best possible service of the individualized needs of each patient.