Health professionals for Anxiety and Stress near Syntagma

Dr. Mamounas Ioannis, MD, PhD, is a Psychiatrist and Psychotherapist with a private practice in Pagrati. He graduated from the Medical School of the University of Naples, Italy, and specialized in Psychiatry, initially training at the Neurological Clinic of the Theia Pronias Hospital "H Pammakaristos" and subsequently at the Psychiatric Clinic of Aeginiteio Hospital. During his specialization, he participated in psychiatric research, completed training in Cognitive Psychotherapy, and worked as an on-call physician at the private Psychiatric Clinic "Galini." He later served as a Psychiatrist at the Vocational Rehabilitation Center of Aeginiteio Hospital, while simultaneously being an on-call Psychiatrist at the Psychiatric Clinic "Ch. Sinouris." Since 2003, he has been a Psychiatrist at the Local Health Unit of Pagrati of the Social Insurance Institute (IKA) and concurrently a physician for the Special Disability Committees of the Institute. From 2000 to 2010, he completed his training at the Society for Group Analysis and Family Psychotherapy, of which he is a member. Finally, in 2013, he was awarded a doctorate from the University of Athens with honors, with a doctoral thesis titled: "Study of the Predictive Significance of Biological and Psychosocial Factors for the Clinical Severity and Course of Schizophrenic Disorders."

Η Παραδείση Αναστασία είναι Ψυχολόγος και διατηρεί τον ιδιωτικό χώρο Mindspace Therapy στο Μεταξουργείο. Έχει ολοκληρώσει τις σπουδές της στην Ψυχολογία στο Πάντειο Πανεπιστήμιο, ενώ συνέχισε την ακαδημαϊκή της πορεία με μεταπτυχιακές σπουδές στη Θετική Ψυχολογία στο ίδιο Πανεπιστήμιο.

Έχει επαγγελματική εμπειρία στον χώρο της ψυχικής υγείας, παρέχοντας υπηρεσίες ψυχολογικής υποστήριξης σε διαφορετικά πλαίσια. Έχει συνεργαστεί με τον φορέα ψυχικής υγείας «ΙΑΣΙΣ», ενώ έχει εργαστεί ως ψυχολόγος στις Φυλακές Κορυδαλλού αλλά και σε Κέντρο Ειδικών Θεραπειών. Μέσα από την εκπαίδευση και την κλινική της εμπειρία, υποστηρίζει ανθρώπους στην αντιμετώπιση προσωπικών δυσκολιών, στην ενδυνάμωση της ψυχικής ανθεκτικότητας και στην ανάπτυξη μιας πιο ουσιαστικής σχέσης με τον εαυτό τους.

Kakarougka Sofia is a Psychologist and maintains a private practice in Metaxourgeio. She holds a degree in Psychology from the University of East London - Metropolitan College and subsequently completed her postgraduate studies (MSc) in Clinical Cognitive Behavioral Therapy at the Scientific College of Greece (SCG) - University of Strasbourg. She has also worked as a Psychologist at the Residential Care Home of the Non-Profit Urban Organization "IASIS," providing psychological support to residents through individual sessions and therapy groups. Her work also involved participating in multidisciplinary teams for the development and monitoring of individualized therapeutic programs, as well as conducting psychometric tests to assess psychological needs and track residents' progress. Additionally, as part of her ongoing education and professional development, she attends seminars and conferences in the field. Notably, she completed a multi-month program at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens (NKUA) titled "Social Clinical Psychology of Addictions: Assessment, Diagnosis, and Development of Therapeutic Skills," as well as the seminar "The Five Stages of Grief," organized by the Interdisciplinary Network for the Specialization of Mental Health Professionals (DEPSPY). She is currently attending the Advanced Seminar in Clinical Psychopathology "PANAGIOTIS OULIS." In her private practice, she currently conducts individual adult sessions both in person and remotely.

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.

Mpani Vanesa is a graduate of the Psychology Department at Panteion University and specialized in the Cognitive-Behavioral Model of Adult Therapy through the Society for Cognitive and Behavioral Studies. She is currently furthering her specialization in Schema Therapy at the Hellenic Society of Schema Therapy. Her research work has been presented at Panteion University and at the Institute for Research and Therapy of Behavior. Previously, she has collaborated with the mental health services center "Arsi," the rehabilitation and recovery center "Medical Exercise," and the supported living residence "To Petagma." Since 2019, she has maintained a private practice in Koukaki.

Η Τουρκοχωρίτη Δήμητρα είναι Παιδοψυχολόγος MSc - Ψυχοθεραπεύτρια και διατηρεί από το 2020 ιδιωτικό γραφείο στο Κολωνάκι, όπου παρέχει ατομικές ψυχοθεραπευτικές συνεδρίες σε ενήλικες, παιδιά και εφήβους. Σπούδασε Ψυχολογία στο Πάντειο Πανεπιστήμιο Κοινωνικών & Πολιτικών Επιστημών και πραγματοποίησε μεταπτυχιακές σπουδές στο Τμήμα Ψυχολογίας του University of Central Lancashire, UK (MSc in Psychology of Child Development). Ειδικεύτηκε με τετραετή μετεκπαίδευση στη Γνωσιακή Συμπεριφοριστική Θεραπεία Ενηλίκων, παιδιών και εφήβων στην Εταιρεία Γνωσιακών και Συμπεριφοριστικών Σπουδών και πιστοποιήθηκε σύμφωνα με τα Training and Supervision Standards της European Association for Behavioural and Cognitive Therapies (EABCT). Βρίσκεται στη διαδικασία ολοκλήρωσης λήψης διπλώματος της ως Mindfulness teacher από το Πανεπιστήμιο της Οξφόρδης (Oxford Mindfulness Foundation), στο πλαίσιο του διετούς προγράμματος εκπαίδευσης στη Γνωσιακή Θεραπεία Βασισμένη στην Ενσυνειδητότητα (Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy – MBCT). Έχει αποκτήσει άρτια κατάρτιση και επάρκεια στον συντονισμό παρεμβάσεων MBCT για ποικίλα ζητήματα, όπως άγχος, διαταραχές διάθεσης, χρόνιος πόνος και διαχείριση σωματικού βάρους, καθώς και για την ενίσχυση της ψυχικής ανθεκτικότητας, της ποιότητας ζωής και της αποτελεσματικής διαχείρισης των καθημερινών προκλήσεων. Παράλληλα, ολοκληρώνει τη μετεκπαίδευσή της στη Θεραπεία Σχημάτων, έχοντας λάβει πιστοποιήσεις παρακολούθησης των απαραίτητων σεμιναρίων από την Ελληνική Εταιρεία Θεραπείας Σχημάτων και βρίσκεται σε εποπτική φάση και διαδικασία αξιολόγησης, με στόχο την πιστοποίησή της από τον οργανισμό International Society of Schema Therapy. Η Θεραπεία Σχημάτων αποτελεί μια ολοκληρωμένη και συστηματική θεραπευτική προσέγγιση γνωσιακής- συμπεριφοριστικής προέλευσης, η οποία επεκτείνει τις δυνατότητες παρέμβασης σε χρόνιες ψυχολογικές δυσκολίες, εστιάζοντας στον εντοπισμό και την αλλαγή βαθιά ριζωμένων μοτίβων σκέψης και συμπεριφοράς που επηρεάζουν τις σχέσεις, τη συναισθηματική ρύθμιση και την γενικότερη αυτοεκτίμηση του ατόμου. Διαθέτει επαγγελματική εμπειρία ως Ψυχοθεραπεύτρια ενηλίκων, έχοντας συνεργαστεί με Αστικές Μη Κερδοσκοπικές Εταιρείες, Κέντρα Ημέρας, κοινωνικές υπηρεσίες και επιστημονικούς φορείς, καθώς και στο πρόγραμμα του Υπουργείου Υγείας και Κοινωνικής Αλληλεγγύης για την ψυχολογική υποστήριξη σχετικά με την COVID-19. Επιπλέον, έχει συνεργαστεί με φροντιστήρια μέσης εκπαίδευσης, κέντρα ξένων γλωσσών και ιδιωτικά εκπαιδευτήρια, παρέχοντας ατομικές και ομαδικές συνεδρίες σε παιδιά και εφήβους, υπηρεσίες σχολικού επαγγελματικού προσανατολισμού, συμβουλευτική γονέων και ψυχοεκπαιδευτικά σεμινάρια για γονείς και εκπαιδευτικό προσωπικό. Τέλος, έχει δημοσιεύσει άρθρα σε επιστημονικά περιοδικά, συμμετέχει ως ομιλήτρια σε επιστημονικά συνέδρια και παρακολουθεί συστηματικά εκπαιδευτικά σεμινάρια, όπως το σεμινάριο βασικής εκπαίδευσης στη Θεραπέια Αποδοχής και Δέσμευσης (Acceptance and Commitment Therapy-ACT) κ.α.

Kaltsouni Xara is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist and maintains a private practice in Pangrati. She graduated from the Department of Psychology at the University of Crete and completed her postgraduate studies at the University of Utrecht, specializing in Child and Adolescent Clinical Psychology. Additionally, she is a trainee in Systemic - Family Psychotherapy at the Laboratory for the Investigation of Human Relations in Athens. What attracted her to Systemic therapy is the holistic perspective on the individual. From this viewpoint, the psychological focus shifts from the individual to the whole, resulting in an expansion of our "internal lens" that leads to a multifactorial understanding of our internal organization. Regarding her professional experience, in recent years, she has worked at the Association for Mental Health in Patras (S.O.PSY.), aiming to provide psychological support to individuals with psychosocial difficulties. Finally, she has worked with the International Organization for Migration (IOM), where she contributed to the psychosocial rehabilitation of vulnerable groups.

Mylonaki Lydia is a graduate psychologist from Aristotle University of Thessaloniki with a postgraduate diploma in forensic psychology from Nottingham Trent University, UK. She is also a Systemic-Family psychotherapist and EMDR therapist. Additionally, she has been trained in Problem Management +, both as a counselor and supervisor, as well as a trainer. She is a member of the Hellenic Psychological Society, the British Psychological Society, ELESYTH, and EMDR Hellas, with extensive professional experience in a variety of therapeutic settings, including inpatient environments and community-based psychotherapy groups. She began her career working in the national health system and continued in the NHS UK, working in various facilities focused on the treatment and rehabilitation of individuals with mental health difficulties. She has also worked in English prisons and in victim support with Victim Support UK. Over the past four years, she has provided consultancy services in various organizations working with the refugee population, including clinics, community centers, and reception facilities. Her primary goal is to support, treat, integrate, and rehabilitate refugees experiencing mental health challenges. Furthermore, she serves as a Lecturer in Forensic and Clinical Psychology at City Unity College. She also maintains a private practice in Kaisariani, offering mental health services to individuals, couples, and families, as well as group psychotherapy, with particular expertise in anxiety, depression, and trauma. In her private practice, she addresses a wide range of cases, utilizing her experience and scientific expertise, always focusing on providing the best possible care tailored to the individualized needs of each person she undertakes.

Tzoumerka Viky MSc is a Psychologist specializing in Systemic Psychotherapy at the Athens Center for the Study of Man (AKMA). She completed her undergraduate studies in Psychology at the University of Derby and holds a Master's degree in Clinical and Community Psychology from the University of East London. Additionally, she graduated from the Department of Philosophy, Pedagogy, and Psychology at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, with a focus on Psychology. She has experience in various mental health settings, having collaborated with private therapeutic centers as well as organizations supporting children, adolescents, and vulnerable populations. She has also been actively involved in psychosocial empowerment interventions at individual and family levels. Currently, she maintains a private practice in Exarcheia, where she conducts individual psychotherapy sessions for adults, children, and adolescents.

Sotiropoulou Ifigeneia is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist with a private practice in Kolonaki. She holds a degree in Psychology from Aristotle University of Thessaloniki and a master's diploma in Counseling Psychology from the University of Athens. She specialized in systemic psychotherapy through the clinical program at the "Logou Psychis" Institute of Education and Research.

She has experience in Parent Counseling as a group coordinator, as well as counseling children and adolescents. She provides individual and group therapy for adults and couples. Additionally, as an adult educator and seminar presenter, she conducts seminars and lectures aimed at raising public awareness on a variety of topics.

Karavela Fani is a Psychologist with a private practice in Koukaki. She graduated from the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Department of Psychology, in 2005. During her studies, she volunteered for two summers at the Psychiatric Hospital of Leros and completed a six-month voluntary internship at the Thessaloniki unit for individuals with addictions, providing psychological support to them and their families. After completing her studies, she worked at the "NIKI" Association, a model nursery for children with special needs and pervasive developmental disorders. Subsequently, she transitioned to the business sector, working for one year in a private company before departing for postgraduate studies in London, where she completed an MSc in Social & Organizational Psychology at the LSE. Upon returning, she started her own business in collaboration with her brother, which has maintained a successful 12-year trajectory.

Her passion for psychology and people motivated her to return to education three years ago, pursuing a four-year course culminating in specialization in Gestalt Psychotherapy. Concurrently with her studies, she volunteers at the counseling helpline for parents and children, "TOGETHER FOR THE CHILD," and manages individual online sessions with adult clients. She acknowledges that education is an ongoing journey and therefore ensures to attend additional seminars and has incorporated systematic private supervision into her practice.

Myleros Giannis is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist and maintains a private practice in Metaxourgeio. He is a graduate of the Department of Psychology at Panteion University with a four-year specialization in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy from the Society of Cognitive Behavioral Studies. He has worked as a Psychologist at Differential Diagnosis and Support Centers in Nea Ionia, at the Soldier Support Service in the Hellenic Army, at the Institute for Research and Therapy of Behavior, as well as in Parallel Support. In his practice, he handles cases covering the entire spectrum of psychopathology, such as depression, panic attacks, anxiety, phobias, obsessive-compulsive disorder, and others.

Zafeiri Antonia is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist with a private practice in Pangrati. She holds a degree from Panteion University of Social and Political Sciences and has been trained in Cognitive Analytic Psychotherapy, Applied Behavior Analysis, and the administration of diagnostic tests. She has worked in private psychotherapeutic centers and public institutions as part of her internship (Family Therapy Unit of the Attica Psychiatric Hospital, Aeginiteio Hospital). Additionally, she has attended numerous seminars and participates with publications in psychology conferences. In her private practice, she provides specialized services tailored to the unique needs of clients concerning issues related to anxiety (panic attacks, generalized anxiety), depression, bipolar disorder, interpersonal relationship difficulties (partner, family), critical life events (grief, divorce, illness), psychosomatic problems, addictions, parental counseling, parent-child relationship difficulties, challenges in the school environment, and behavioral problems, and administers diagnostic tests.

The INTERNUS counseling and psychotherapy center, led by clinical psychologist Mr. Kargakis Emmanouil - Internus, maintains offices in Heraklion, Rethymno, Chania, and Athens, offering a wide range of services concerning treatment, rehabilitation, prevention, and promotion of mental health, primarily based on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). Mr. Kargakis, a graduate of the Department of Psychology at Aristotle University of Thessaloniki with postgraduate studies in Clinical and Counseling Psychology at La Salle University of Philadelphia, and his experienced associates, supported by a modern and continuous framework of supervision, training, and professional development through attendance at national and international psychology conferences, ensure the provision of the most advanced mental health services. Over the years, our center has developed activities and collaborations with various organizations such as SOS Children's Villages, O.E.V.E.N.H, O.E.V.E.N.X, secondary education tutoring centers, schools of various levels, sports clubs, educational seminars for the general public, appearances on television and radio programs, and contributions to local blogs. Sessions are conducted by appointment either in person or online.

Η Παλπάνου Σοφία είναι Στρατιωτικός Ψυχολόγος-Ψυχοθεραπεύτρια-Κλινικός Νευροψυχολόγος και διατηρεί ιδιωτικό γραφείο στην Πλατεία Μαβίλη, όπου πραγματοποιεί ατομικές συνεδρίες ψυχοθεραπείας CBT, πλήρεις νευροψυχολογικούς ελέγχους, αξιολογήσεις Νοημοσύνης (WAIS–IV),  καθώς και αξιολογήσεις ΔΕΠΥ σε ενήλικες.

Είναι αριστούχος απόφοιτος του Τμήματος Ψυχολογίας του Παντείου Πανεπιστημίου και κάτοχος Μεταπτυχιακού Διπλώματος Ειδίκευσης στην Κλινική Νευροψυχολογία και τις Νοητικές Νευροεπιστήμες από την Ιατρική Σχολή του ΕΚΠΑ σε συνεργασία με το Montreal Neurological Institute του Πανεπιστημίου McGill του Καναδά με βαθμό «Άριστα». Διαθέτει τετραετή εκπαίδευση στη Γνωσιακή – Συμπεριφοριστική Ψυχοθεραπεία στην Εταιρεία Γνωσιακών και Συμπεριφοριστικών Σπουδών και πιστοποίηση σε ευρωπαϊκό επίπεδο από την EABCT (European Association for Behavioural and Cognitive Therapies). Συνεχίζει ωστόσο την επιμόρφωση της με σεμινάρια εξειδίκευσης στις θεραπείες τρίτης γενιάς της ΓΣΘ, όπως η Θεραπεία Αποδοχής και Δέσμευσης (Acceptance and Commitment Therapy – ACT).

Από το 2019 εργάζεται στην Ψυχιατρική Κλινική του 414 Στρατιωτικού Νοσοκομείου Ειδικών Νοσημάτων, όπου διενεργεί νευροψυχολογικές αξιολογήσεις ψυχιατρικών και νευρολογικών ασθενών με στόχο την τεκμηρίωση της φύσης και της σοβαρότητας των νοητικών ελλειμμάτων. Βασικός σκοπός είναι η εκτίμηση της λειτουργικότητας (επαγγελματική καταλληλότητα, λήψη αποφάσεων, αυτοφροντίδα, αυτονομία, δικαιοπρακτική ικανότητα, αξιολογήσεις ΚΕΠΑ), καθώς και η επιλογή εξατομικευμένου θεραπευτικού πλάνου. Παράλληλα, πραγματοποιεί αξιολογήσεις για τη διερεύνηση νευροαναπτυξιακών διαταραχών με εξειδίκευση στη ΔΕΠΥ ενηλίκων, ενώ χορηγεί πληθώρα ψυχομετρικών κλιμάκων και ημιδομημένων συνεντεύξεων, όπως το Ανιχνευτικό Ερωτηματολόγιο Προσωπικότητας SCID-5-PD και το Πολυφασικό Ερωτηματολόγιο Προσωπικότητας της Μινεσότα®-2. Επιπλέον, παρέχει ψυχοθεραπευτική και συμβουλευτική υποστήριξη σε νοσηλευόμενους ασθενείς και στις οικογένειές τους, ενώ αναλαμβάνει την εποπτεία Ομάδων Ψυχοκοινωνικής Μέριμνας στην Αττική και την Πελοπόννησο. Στο παρελθόν υπήρξε μέλος της Διασυνδετικής Ψυχιατρικής στο 401 Γενικό Στρατιωτικό Νοσοκομείο, όπου παρείχε υποστήριξη σε ασθενείς με χρόνιες παθήσεις, στη διαχείριση οξέων διαγνώσεων, καθώς και σε συγγενείς στη διαχείριση του πένθους.