Health professionals for Anxiety and Stress

Mpourtzos Markos is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist, licensed to practice, and maintains a private practice in Kozani. He holds a degree in Psychology from the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki and a Master's Degree (MSc) in Applications of Psychology in Health from the Medical Department of A.U.Th. Additionally, he trained in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy through a three-year training program accredited by the Hellenic Society of Cognitive Behavioral Psychotherapy. As a Cognitive Behavioral Therapist, he can assist you in overcoming issues such as anxiety, panic attacks, depression, various phobias, eating disorders, among others. A fundamental principle of cognitive therapy is that our emotions and behavior are significantly influenced by the way we perceive things and by our broader attitudes and beliefs. Thus, during the course of therapy and within a relatively short period, we learn to think more realistically, free from negative thoughts and distortions.

Logos Kai Ekfrasi is a Special Education Center that has been operating for 17 years and has been based in Kaisariani since 2008. It provides parent counseling services, individual psychotherapy for children and adolescents, as well as individual and group psychopedagogical programs. The Child Psychologists at the center offer parent counseling on issues concerning parents, such as painful transitions, more specifically, managing divorce, coping with grief/death/illness in the family, difficulties in handling everyday situations like setting boundaries for children’s behavior, addressing difficulties with children’s nutrition and sleep, toilet training, managing the child’s refusal to attend school or complete homework, behavioral problems such as conflicts within family relationships, managing aggression and angry outbursts, addressing internet addiction, emotional problems including managing bullying experienced at school, phobias, insecurity, introversion, passivity, and jealousy towards a sibling. Additionally, they provide individual psychotherapy for children and adolescents facing emotional or behavioral difficulties such as anxiety, phobias, low self-esteem, obsessions, psychosomatic issues, eating disorders, selective mutism, aggressive or passive behavior, delinquent behavior, internet or electronic game addiction, and difficulties in social and interpersonal relationships. Finally, they offer individual or group psychopedagogical programs for children who demonstrate difficulties in communication and social skills, meaning they struggle to communicate effectively with others, behave appropriately in various social situations, make friends, share, wait their turn, follow rules, accept defeat, and understand others’ intentions and emotions.

Η Μανουσάκη Έφη είναι Ψυχολόγος – Ψυχοθεραπεύτρια, απόφοιτη του Τμήματος Ψυχολογίας του Πανεπιστημίου Κρήτης, με άδεια άσκησης επαγγέλματος και εξειδίκευση στη Γνωσιακή Συμπεριφορική Θεραπεία (CBT). Έχει εκπαιδευτεί σε βάθος σε μία από τις πιο αποτελεσματικές και επιστημονικά τεκμηριωμένες ψυχοθεραπευτικές προσεγγίσεις, που βοηθά το άτομο να κατανοήσει, να διαχειριστεί και να ξεπεράσει τις δυσκολίες που το ταλαιπωρούν στην καθημερινότητά του.Στηρίζει ενήλικες που αντιμετωπίζουν άγχος, καταθλιπτική διάθεση, κρίσεις πανικού, κοινωνική φοβία, ιδεοψυχαναγκαστικές σκέψεις και συμπεριφορές, τραυματικές εμπειρίες, σωματικά συμπτώματα χωρίς οργανική αιτία, δυσκολίες στις σχέσεις, έντονες διακυμάνσεις συναισθήματος ή ζητήματα που σχετίζονται με την προσωπικότητα. Απευθύνεται σε ανθρώπους που αναζητούν έναν χώρο όπου θα ακουστούν χωρίς κριτική και θα στηριχθούν με ενσυναίσθηση και επαγγελματική καθοδήγηση.Έχει εργαστεί σε φορείς ψυχικής υγείας και αποκατάστασης και σήμερα παρέχει ψυχολογική υποστήριξη στο Ίδρυμα Μαρία Ράδου, ενώ παράλληλα διατηρεί το ιδιωτικό της γραφείο στο Ναύπλιο. Προσφέρει επίσης online συνεδρίες σε όσους ζουν στην Ελλάδα ή στο εξωτερικό και επιθυμούν να έχουν σταθερή, συστηματική ψυχοθεραπευτική σχέση στη μητρική τους γλώσσα.Πιστεύει πως κάθε άνθρωπος δικαιούται να αισθάνεται καλά με τον εαυτό του και να ζει μια ζωή που τον ικανοποιεί. Η θεραπεία μαζί της βασίζεται στη συνεργασία και την αίσθηση πως «δεν χρειάζεται να το περάσεις μόνος/η». Η αλλαγή γίνεται βήμα-βήμα, με ρεαλιστικούς στόχους και πρακτικά εργαλεία που μπορούν να εφαρμοστούν στην καθημερινότητα.Διατηρεί σταθερή δέσμευση στην επιστημονική εξέλιξη και παρακολουθεί συνεχώς εκπαίδευση και εποπτεία, ώστε οι γνώσεις και οι μέθοδοι που εφαρμόζει να είναι σύγχρονες, ασφαλείς και αποτελεσματικές. Δημιουργεί έναν υποστηρικτικό χώρο όπου το άτομο μπορεί να νιώσει αποδοχή, να επεξεργαστεί ό,τι το δυσκολεύει και να βρει νέους δρόμους προς την αυτοφροντίδα, την ισορροπία και την ελπίδα.

Foskolou Elisavet is a Psychologist with a private practice in Voula. She is a PhD candidate in the Department of Psychiatry at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and a graduate of the Department of Psychology at Panteion University. Additionally, she completed her postgraduate specialization in Clinical Psychology at Columbia University in New York and specialized in child and adolescent mental health as well as reproductive-related psychological difficulties in women, including emotional and anxiety disorders during pregnancy and postpartum, premenstrual symptoms, and menopause associated with psychological difficulties. She has extensive clinical training that includes providing services in hospital and community settings, as well as outpatient clinics. Currently, she serves as a Clinical Psychologist and clinical practice supervisor at the UNESCO Chair of Adolescent Health and Medicine of the First Pediatric Clinic of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, at the General Children’s Hospital "Agia Sofia." Finally, it is noteworthy that she is a founding member of the Hellenic Society for the Study and Promotion of Interpersonal Therapies.

Pagkoutsou Konstantina M.Sc. is a Psychologist and Specialist Cognitive Analytic Psychotherapist, licensed to practice by the Region of Central Macedonia, with postgraduate specialization in Counseling Psychology. She studied in the Department of Psychology at Aristotle University of Thessaloniki and completed postgraduate studies in "Counseling Psychology and Counseling in Special Education, Education, and Health" at the University of Thessaly, while currently specializing in Cognitive Analytic Therapy (CAT). She has completed over 1,500 hours of practical training at the General Hospital of Thessaloniki "Hippocrates," the Psychiatric Hospital of Thessaloniki, and the Center for Addiction Prevention and Psychosocial Health Promotion "PYXIDA." Additionally, she has volunteered at numerous mental health organizations, such as The Smile of the Child, the Women’s Shelter, and the Society for the Protection of Minors in Thessaloniki. In recent years, she has worked as a counselor-psychologist at the Counseling Service of the University of Thessaly and as an auxiliary teaching and research staff member at the University of Macedonia. Moreover, she has worked in Special Therapy Centers, providing psychological support sessions to children and adolescents, as well as parent counseling sessions. She has attended numerous trainings and seminars on adult and child-adolescent mental health and currently offers online and in-person counseling and psychological support sessions.

Paxou Eleni is a Psychologist and Psychotherapist who provides individual psychotherapy sessions while also conducting empowerment and psychotherapy groups in collaboration with colleagues in the center of Thessaloniki. She is a graduate of the Department of Psychology at Aristotle University of Thessaloniki and holds a master's degree in "Clinical Interventions in Addictions" from the Department of Psychology and the Medical School of the University of Crete. In the past, she provided individual psychotherapy sessions at the Comprehensive Addiction Treatment Unit of OKANA. Additionally, she continues her training in the empowerment and psychotherapy of individuals and groups using the approach of Non-Directive Intervention (NDI). She has attended numerous training programs and seminars on Clinical Psychology and the Therapeutic Treatment of Addictions. Currently, she is also training in the approach of Narrative Therapy.

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.

Makoglou Nina is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist with a private practice in Thessaloniki. She holds a degree from the Department of Psychology at Aristotle University of Thessaloniki (A.U.Th.), a Master's degree in "Applied Developmental Psychology" from the Hellenic Open University (HOU), and has completed a 4-year specialization in Systemic-Family Psychotherapy.

She has worked as a trainee, volunteer, and psychologist in public and private mental health facilities. Additionally, she has collaborated with educational institutions, providing individual and group counseling services to children, adolescents, and parents. Concurrently, she has privately offered psychotherapy and counseling sessions to adults, adolescents, and families.

She has attended seminars, training programs, and specialization courses in Cognitive-Behavioral Psychotherapy, Counseling, Clinical Child and Adolescent Psychology, Emotional Binge Eating, loss and serious illness management, among others.

To date, she works privately, offering counseling and psychotherapy services (both face-to-face and online).

She specializes in issues related to anxiety, loss, traumatic experiences, interpersonal relationships, and parental counseling.

She is a member of the American Psychological Association (APA) as well as a regular member of the Systemic Society of Northern Greece (SEVE).

She believes that each individual is unique; therefore, her approach combines elements from different therapeutic models and methods, tailored to the needs of each person within a framework of safety and trust.

Iakovou Aleksandra is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist (MSc-CBT) who maintains a private practice in Nea Erythraia and collaborates with a psychotherapy center in downtown Athens. She studied Psychology at the University of Greenwich in England (BSc) and has been trained in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). Additionally, she completed postgraduate studies in Health Psychology at the University of Lancashire in England. She has also completed the Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) program. She completed her internship at "The Smile of the Child," where she provided psychological support to children up to 8 years old, as well as at "18 and Over," where she conducted sessions with individuals with eating disorders. Her focus is on the treatment of anxiety, depression, eating disorders, pain management, as well as enhancing self-confidence and changing behaviors that lead to the adoption of a balanced diet. Psychotherapy aids in self-recognition, as each person learns more about their thoughts, emotions, and behaviors. This is when the desired change begins.

Tympanidou Viky is a Psychologist practicing in Eastern Thessaloniki. She studied Psychology at Aristotle University of Thessaloniki and subsequently completed her postgraduate studies in Developmental Psychopathology (MSc) at the Faculty of Medicine of Aristotle University. She has completed a four-year training program in Systemic and Family Counseling and Therapy, as well as additional training in systemic child therapy and systemic parent counseling. Furthermore, she has been trained in grief counseling and in counseling and support for adults, children, adolescents, and families experiencing loss or serious illness. She has extensive experience, having worked in organizations and centers providing psychosocial support, counseling, and psychotherapy to adults, adolescents, parents, and families.

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.

Tsiogka Konstantina is a Psychologist - Systemic Psychotherapist who maintains a private practice in Tripoli. Within the scope of her professional activity, she also provides services as a Psychologist in Secondary Education of Messinia and in specialized therapy centers, while having collaborated with public and private institutions, the Hellenic Cycling Federation (as a member of the Ethics Committee), as well as primary schools, offering psychological support, parent consultations, and concurrent support for students with developmental difficulties. Her clinical experience began with an internship at the General Panarkadiko Hospital of Tripoli (Psychiatric Department), while she has also worked in a multi-specialty clinic in Arcadia, providing organizational support to a multidisciplinary health team. She holds a degree in Psychology from the University of Crete and has completed her specialization in the Systemic / Family therapy model (4-year training in Systemic Psychotherapy and Counseling) at the Laboratory of Systemic Psychology and Pedagogy "Rodakino" (member of EFTA). In addition, she attends and participates in seminars, educational programs, and continuing education related to the field of mental health. In this context, she has also been trained in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, in School Psychology at the University of the Aegean, in Parenting Skills Counseling, and in Play Therapy. Her approach is characterized by respect for the uniqueness of each individual and aims to create a safe therapeutic space where change and internal understanding can develop. 

Galani Ioanna is a Psychologist - Systemic Psychotherapist (MSc, LCMFT) with studies and professional experience in the USA, University of Maryland, College Park, providing support to adults, couples, families, and adolescents. She maintains a private practice in Ampelokipoi and specializes in couples and family therapy, management of anxiety and depressive symptomatology, personality disorders, family trauma, as well as a wide range of relational issues such as difficulties in communication and emotional connection, commitment, conflicts, infidelity, divorce, and premarital counseling. Additionally, she handles cases of parental counseling for those needing support in managing parental anxiety and guilt, differences in parenting styles, boundary setting within the family system, and adolescent management. Furthermore, she is a trainee psychoanalytic group psychotherapist at the Hellenic Society of Psychoanalytic Group Psychotherapy (EEPSYO) and a member of the European Family Therapy Association (EFTA). She has worked as a Senior Research Assistant under the supervision of American psychologist Michele Gelfand on issues of cross-cultural psychology. She integrates internationally recognized models always adapted to the needs and cultural background of each client, couple, or family. She holds a professional license to practice in the state of Maryland, USA. She offers sessions in Greek and English, within a safe, professional, and supportive framework, where clients can feel trust and achieve meaningful personal growth. Lastly, the specialist holds certifications in Gottman Level 1, Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), Prepare-Enrich, Discernment Counseling, and EFT (externship).

Daktylidi Flora, MSc, is a Clinical Psychologist - Child Psychologist who maintains a private practice in Marousi, providing psychotherapy and psychological support to adults, adolescents, and children, as well as parental counseling and couples therapy. Her goal is to create a safe and supportive environment where each individual can freely express themselves, gain deeper self-understanding, and develop their personal strengths.

She is a graduate of the undergraduate Psychology program and the postgraduate Clinical Psychology program at the European University Cyprus.

During her training, she gained significant clinical experience by completing her internship at the Refugee Department of the Red Cross, while also completing over 1000 hours of practical training at the Toxotis Foundation, which supports adults with intellectual disabilities, as well as at the Psychiatric Services of Cyprus.

Simultaneously, she continuously updates her knowledge through seminars and specializations in modern therapeutic approaches, such as couples therapy, aiming to provide comprehensive and scientifically validated mental health services.

She has also collaborated as a psychologist with businesses, supporting employees' mental well-being and professional development.

She believes that psychotherapy can be a vital tool for change and personal growth, helping individuals manage difficulties, strengthen their psychological resilience, and improve their quality of life.

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.