Health professionals for Anxiety and Stress

Mpoutouridou Georgia is a Psychologist who maintains a private practice in Katerini. Concurrently, she works as a psychologist in a facility for individuals with disabilities. She is a graduate of the Department of Psychology and specializes in Systemic Psychotherapy, training at the Center for Systemic Therapy and Study of Thessaloniki (KE.S.ME.TH). Additionally, she has completed a one-year specialization in Sensory & Messy Play through the mental health multipurpose center "Psycho-lo-Yia," where she worked as a Psychologist at the central Toumpa branch. She is distinguished by her love of learning and dedication to the science of Psychology, actively participating in numerous educational seminars and maintaining ongoing interest in the psychosocial development of children, adolescents, and adults. She has provided voluntary psychological services to Non-Governmental Organizations for people with disabilities as well as to a support center for abused women, and has completed internships both in a private psychology practice and at university counseling centers. She is fluent in Greek, English, and Romanian, combining theoretical training with genuine empathy and professional ethics. Finally, the specialist maintains a private practice and her own mental health and therapy multipurpose center "Psycho-lo-Yia Katerinis," offering services to children, adolescents, and adults.

Η Περσεφόνη Λαφαζάνη σπούδασε Ψυχολογία στο Πανεπιστήμιο Κρήτης. Είναι κάτοχος άδειας άσκησης επαγγέλματος ψυχολόγου με αριθμό 62699 και κάτοχος μεταπτυχιακού τίτλου στην Κλινική Ψυχολογία από το Πανεπιστήμιο της Ουτρέχτης, με έμφαση στη Γνωσιακή Συμπεριφορική Θεραπεία. Επίσης, έχει ολοκληρώσει την τετραετή εκπαίδευση στη Συστημική ψυχοθεραπεία στο Κε.Συ.Θ.Ε.Σ. Στα πλαίσια πρακτικής άσκησης έχει συνεργαστεί με το κέντρο ψυχικής υγείας ΕΣΤΙΑΖΩ και με το Ινστιτούτο Παιδιών και Ενηλίκων Π. Σακελλαρόπουλος. Στα πλαίσια εθελοντισμού, έχει εργαστεί ως ψυχολόγος, στην Εταιρεία Κοινωνικής Ψυχιατρικής και Ψυχικής Υγείας Π. Σακελλαρόπουλος στο τμήμα των Προστατευόμενων Διαμερισμάτων, συμμετέχοντας στην κοινωνική ενσωμάτωση ενηλίκων με ψυχικές διαταραχές και ψυχοκοινωνικά προβλήματα

Επίσης, έχει εργαστεί στη συμβουλευτική γραμμή του Ινστιτούτου Ψυχικής και Σεξουαλικής Υγείας και υπήρξε ψυχοθεραπεύτρια στο Athens Behavior Clinic.

Συμπληρωματικά, ήταν εισηγήτρια στο Ψυχοεκπαιδευτικό Πρόγραμμα για την Ανάπτυξη Επαγγελματικής Ταυτότητας Φοιτητών Ψυχολογίας με βάση τη Θεωρία Διαλογικού Εαυτού που διεξήχθη από το Πανεπιστήμιο Ιωαννίνων σε συνεργασία με το Εθνικό Καποδιστριακό Πανεπιστήμιο Αθηνών.

Επί του παρόντος, συνεργάζεται με το Ινστιτούτο Παιδιών και Ενηλίκων Π. Σακελλαρόπουλος στη Μονάδα Ψυχιατρικής Περίθαλψης στο Σπίτι του Ασθενούς, ενώ παράλληλα εργάζεται ιδιωτικά με άτομα ζευγάρια και οικογένειες, αξιοποιώντας τη συστημική θεωρία και πρακτική.

Ntente Myrto is a Psychologist, Psychosexual Therapist, and Psychotherapist, with a private practice in Kypseli, where she offers both in-person and online sessions.

She holds a dual degree in Psychology from the American College of Greece (Deree) and the Open University of the United Kingdom. She completed postgraduate studies at the University of Central Lancashire in Psychosexual Therapy. Subsequently, she specialized in Cognitive Behavioral Psychotherapy at the Center for Applied Psychotherapy and Counseling in Athens.

Throughout her professional career, she has worked with diverse populations: from elderly individuals in care units—providing psychotherapeutic support and psychometric assessments—to children and adolescents in summer camps. She has collaborated with the Institute of Mental & Sexual Health of Dr. Thanos Askitis, managing clinical cases, as well as with the Hellenic Sexological Institute during her postgraduate internship.

She has served as a speaker at the 4th Panhellenic Interdisciplinary Congress of Sexology, presenting a paper titled “Perfectionism and Its Impact on Sexual Functions.” Additionally, she has attended a series of specialized seminars in the fields of mental and sexual health and holds certification for administering the WAIS IV adult intelligence assessment tool.

Her clinical expertise includes:

• Sexual dysfunctions
• Eating disorders
• Anxiety disorders, phobias, panic attacks, and obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)
• Trauma management
• Interpersonal difficulties
• Family issues & relationship matters

Giannikou Sofia is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist providing online sessions. She holds a degree in Psychology from the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and is currently training in Systemic - Existential Psychotherapy. She is attending the postgraduate program "Clinical Mental Health" at Aristotle University of Thessaloniki. Additionally, she has received Certification in Applied Counseling, Mental Health, Recovery, and Community Integration from the World Health Organization and a Training Certification in Introduction to Statistical Data Analysis (SPSS). She has also been trained as a Counselor in Prevention and Support in cases of Gender-Based Violence at Work and in the Assessment of Suicidality and Suicide Risk. She has attended numerous seminars (“Elements of Clinical Psychiatry,” “Cognitive Functions and Mental Empowerment,” “Crisis Interventions and Mental Health First Aid,” “Counseling and Career Guidance,” “Conflict Management in the Workplace"). She is trained in administering and evaluating cognitive functions using scales such as MoCA (Montreal Cognitive Assessment) and ECAS (Edinburgh Cognitive and Behavioural ALS Screen). She has conducted Psychoeducations on Conflict Management in the Workplace, Systems That Shape Us, Losses and Transitions as Existential Development. She has volunteered in Mental Health and the psychosocial support telephone line 10306.

She handles a wide range of cases, always prioritizing the best possible care for each individual seeking support. She possesses particular expertise in Systemic - Existential Psychotherapy, Anxiety and Stress Management, Psychoses, Trauma, and Psychoeducation.

Gerantzi Dialekti is a Child Psychologist and maintains a private practice in Thessaloniki. She completed her studies in Psychology at the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki and holds a Master's Degree in Educational Psychology from the University of Nicosia. Additionally, she holds a Master's Degree in Career Guidance and Counseling from the European University Cyprus and a Degree in Primary Education from the University of Western Macedonia. She has extensive professional experience as a Psychologist in public and private institutions, such as KEDASY and private therapy centers.

Η Φαρμάκη Μαρίνα είναι Ψυχολόγος - Συνθετική Ψυχοθεραπεύτρια. Είναι απόφοιτος της Νομικής Σχολής του Εθνικού και Καποδιστριακού Πανεπιστημίου Αθηνών και κάτοχος μεταπτυχιακού τίτλου στη Ναυτιλία από το Πανεπιστήμιο Πειραιώς. Ωστόσο, το διαχρονικό ενδιαφέρον της για τον άνθρωπο, σε συνδυασμό με μια βαθύτερη προσωπική ανάγκη εσωτερικής αναζήτησης, την οδήγησαν στη στροφή προς τον χώρο της ψυχολογίας και στην πραγματοποίηση μεταπτυχιακών σπουδών στην Οργανωσιακή Ψυχολογία.

Η ενασχόλησή της με το αντικείμενο αυτό αποτέλεσε την αφετηρία μιας νέας ακαδημαϊκής και επαγγελματικής πορείας. Έτσι, σπούδασε Ψυχολογία στο Πανεπιστήμιο του Essex, από όπου αποφοίτησε με Άριστα (First Class Honours). Στη συνέχεια, εκπαιδεύτηκε στη Συνθετική Ψυχοθεραπεία, με έμφαση στην προσωποκεντρική, γνωσιακή-συμπεριφορική και ψυχοδυναμική προσέγγιση και απέκτησε μεταπτυχιακό τίτλο στη Συμβουλευτική και Ψυχοθεραπεία από το University of East London.

Από το 2022 παρέχει ατομικές συνεδρίες ψυχοθεραπείας σε ενήλικες, με στόχο τη δημιουργία ενός ασφαλούς και υποστηρικτικού πλαισίου θεραπευτικής διερεύνησης και προσωπικής ανάπτυξης. Παράλληλα, επενδύει συστηματικά στη συνεχή επαγγελματική και επιστημονική της εξέλιξη μέσω της παρακολούθησης ημερίδων, εκπαιδευτικών προγραμμάτων και εξειδικευμένων σεμιναρίων, όπως η Καταθλιπτική Ψευδοάνοια, ο Ύπνος και οι Διαταραχές του, το Μειονοτικό στρες και η ψυχική υγεία των ΛΟΑΤΚΙ+ ανθρώπων, η Κατάθλιψη στην Εφηβεία: Αναγνώριση και έγκαιρη Παρέμβαση, Τεχνικές χαλάρωσης: Θεωρητικό υπόβαθρο & πρακτική εφαρμογή, η Εργασία μετά τον καρκίνο - η αληθινή πλευρά, το People pleasure and psychotherapy, η Ανάλυση συναισθημάτων με χρήση Τεχνητής Νοημοσύνης, ο ρόλος του Ψυχολόγου στη διαχείριση της αναπηρίας και στην ψυχοκοινωνική αποκατάσταση, Το σώμα μου, η ιστορία μου, οι Διαταραχές Σίτισης, η Ψυχοεκπαίδευση ατόμων με Σχιζοφρένεια και των φροντιστών τους, το Ψυχογενετικό Μοντέλο της Anne Teachworth και η Κλινική Ύπνωση.

Τα συνήθη αιτήματα που καλείται να διαχειριστεί στις ατομικές συνεδρίες που παρέχει είναι μεταξύ άλλων: αυτογνωσία, άγχος, κρίσεις πανικού, δυσκολία στην οριοθέτηση, δυσκολίες στις διαπροσωπικές σχέσεις, ψυχοσωματικά συμπτώματα, θλίψη, φόβος εγκατάλειψης, διαχείριση εργασιακού άγχους, αλλαγή καριέρας, συναίσθημα ενοχής, δυσκολία στη διεκδικητικότητα, πένθος, χαμηλή αυτοεκτίμηση και αυτοπεποίθηση.

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.

Elda partners with clients to help them realize their purpose and potential in their educational, professional, and personal environments. Using coaching, NLP, and psychometric testing, she aids in identifying and capitalizing on individual aptitudes, talents, and skills. This facilitates successful management of relationships, life transitions, and academic and career development. Furthermore, she assists in optimizing work-life balance, focus, motivation, stress levels, and decision-making. Elda is an experienced certified life & career coach with a substantial track record of over 1000 hours of coaching practice. She holds esteemed certifications as an AC coach, INLPTA Master certified NLP coach, and as an Ariston psychometrics certified practitioner. Elda holds a BSc in Economics from UCL and an MSc in Management from LSE, complemented by various specialized certifications in education and self-development. Currently, she is actively pursuing certification as a professional coach from CoachU, a globally recognized premier coaching school, and accreditation by the International Coaching Federation (ICF), the leading coaching federation worldwide. Her expertise is centered around transition coaching, academic coaching, and career coaching., Elda brings a wealth of experience in both personal and career transitions. Her journey includes successfully raising three children, overcoming a divorce after 20 years of marriage, and seamlessly transitioning across five distinct careers. Notably, she is also a national champion in equestrian show jumping.

Koukopoulos Dimitris is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist and maintains a private practice in Ampelokipoi. He holds a degree in Psychology from the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki and has been trained in Systemic Psychotherapy at the Institute of Systemic Thinking and Psychotherapy. In his private practice, he manages a wide range of cases, always focusing on providing the best possible service tailored to the individual needs of each person.

Marina Kirmpa, MSc, is an experienced Psychologist - Psychotherapist with a private practice in Peristeri, providing personalized mental health services based on a solid academic and professional background. She holds a degree in Psychology from the University of Crete and a master's degree in "School Psycho-pedagogy and Prevention of Youth Deprivation." Additionally, she has studied at the Higher School of Pedagogical and Technological Education (ASPAITE) and has received formal training in Cognitive Analytic and Systemic Psychotherapy. Her clinical experience is extensive, including work at the Attica Psychiatric Hospital "Daphne," as well as in specialized therapy centers. She has also provided her services in various educational settings (Primary Schools, Junior High Schools, General High Schools, Vocational High Schools, and IEK). She maintains continuous professional development through parent seminars and active participation in scientific conferences.

Ο Τζώρτζης Πέτρος (MSc, BSc, PG.PD. ) γεννήθηκε και μεγάλωσε στην Αθήνα, διαθέτει ελληνική και καναδική υπηκοότητα. Ξεκίνησε τις σπουδές του στη Συμβουλευτική Ψυχολογία (Psychology and Counselling )στο University of Teesside, UK. για ένα χρόνο, ολοκλήρωσε τις σπουδές του στην εφαρμοσμένη ψυχολογία BSc(hons.) in Applied Psychology από το University of Derby, UK.. Είναι κάτοχος μεταπτυχιακού διπλώματος(Master of science) κλινικής και κοινοτικής ψυχολογίας Clinical and Community Psychology από το University of East London, UK. Κατά τη διάρκεια των σπουδών του απέκτησε επαγγελματική εμπειρία και αποκόμισε ένα ευρύ φάσμα εμπειριών εργασίας και πρακτικής άσκησης στο ΨΝΑ Δρομοκαΐτειο και συμμετείχε ενεργά σε παρουσιάσεις σε ελληνικά και διεθνή συνέδρια. Είναι πιστοποιημένος(licensed) γνωσιακός συμπεριφορικός θεραπευτής με εξειδίκευση στους τομείς της Γνωστικής Συμπεριφορικής θεραπείας(CBT) από το κέντρο εφαρμοσμένης ψυχοθεραπείας και συμβουλευτικής και της Κλινικής Ύπνωσης (Βιοθυμικής Ψυχοθεραπείας πιστοποιημένο από το General Hypnotherapy Standards Council(GHSC). Συμπληρωματικά πήρε εξειδίκευση από το εκπαιδευτικό πρόγραμμα της Γνωσιακής Συμπεριφορικής θεραπείας διαταραχών πρόσληψης τροφής από την Ελληνική Εταιρία Έρευνας της Συμπεριφοράς.(ΕΕΕΣ) σε συνεργασία με την Ά Ψυχιατρική Κλινική του Πανεπιστημίου Αθηνών του Αιγινητείου νοσοκομείου. Βρίσκεται σε ολοκληρωμένη προσωπική θεραπεία και εξελισσόμενη εποπτική δράση, συνεργάζεται με κέντρα, κλινικές και νοσοκομεία καθ’όλη τη διάρκεια της ακαδημαϊκής τους καριέρας. Διαθέτει, άδεια ασκήσεως επαγγέλματος Ψυχολόγου και είναι μέλος της IARPP και της American Group Psychotherapy Assosiation AGPA.

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.

Eftexar Samira-Vasiliki is a Psychologist-Psychotherapist (professional license number 6851/2015) and maintains a private practice in the Ilisia area, near the "Megaro Mousikis" metro station. As a Psychotherapist, she specializes in the Cognitive-Behavioral model, which forms the main axis of her therapeutic practice. In accordance with the individualized needs of each patient, she integrates tools and interventions from approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Compassion-Focused Therapy into this model. These constitute the "third generation" of Cognitive-Behavioral therapies, for which she has received relevant training. She has worked as an external scientific collaborator at the Eating Disorders Unit of the 1st Psychiatric Clinic of Aeginiteio Hospital, as part of her two-year postgraduate training in the treatment of Eating Disorders. She provides specialized therapeutic support to adults experiencing difficulties related to anxiety (generalized anxiety, social anxiety, panic attacks, agoraphobia, health anxiety, phobias), eating disorders (anorexia, bulimia, binge eating disorder), depression, as well as life transitions, interpersonal relationship issues, communication challenges, low self-esteem, boundary issues, anger, procrastination, and more.

Eleni Xaralampopoulou is a Psychologist - Child Psychologist, graduate of Panteion University with a professional license (4200/2013). She completed postgraduate studies in child and adolescent mental health MSc (King’s College London), Psychodynamic Psychotherapy MA (Tavistock Clinic London), and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy PGDip (King’s College London). She lived in London for 10 years, where she worked with children, adolescents, families, and adults in public services and charitable organizations. She specializes in the treatment of anxiety and depression across all ages, parental counseling, and psychological support for borderline personality disorder difficulties. Currently, she practices privately.

Boukea Eirini is a Psychologist – Psychotherapist and maintains her private practice in Peristeri. She holds a degree in Psychology and a Master's Degree in Psychology from the Department of Psychology at Panteion University of Social and Political Sciences. She possesses a professional license (3173/15-4-2005), is an active member of the Greek Psychological Society (S.E.Ps.) and the Hellenic Society of Systemic Therapy (EL.E.SY.TH.). She specializes in Family/Systemic Psychotherapy and provides counseling and individual psychotherapy services for adults and adolescents, group psychotherapy for adults, couples and family therapy, regardless of the presenting issue/symptom. She is in continuous training and supervision while actively participating in experiential self-awareness processes. Through her personal and professional experience, she considers the psychotherapeutic journey to be the greatest gift a person can offer themselves for a better life.

Tragara Elena is a Psychologist and a certified Gestalt Psychotherapist, maintaining a private practice in Ano Patisia. She is a graduate of the Department of Psychology at Panteion University and has been trained in the Gestalt therapeutic approach at the Psychotherapy and Training Center "Gestalt Foundation." As part of her studies, she completed her internship at the 251st General Air Force Hospital, as well as at the Clinical and Research Department of the Institut Curie in Paris, France. Additionally, she has received training in Clinical Psychopathology at Aeginiteio Hospital through the "Panagiotis Oulis" program. Throughout her professional career, she has worked as a Psychologist at the Rehabilitation and Recovery Center "Blocks Rehab Philoktitis," where she collaborated with individuals suffering from chronic conditions, as well as patients requiring psychological support during their rehabilitation and recovery following sudden health issues. Her objective is to create a safe space for individuals seeking to deeply understand themselves and evolve the way they relate to others. Within her practice, Ground Psychotherapy, a multipurpose psychotherapy space operates, founded on the principles of human care and empathy towards people's needs. It is a supportive environment that simultaneously provides the appropriate ground for the emergence of sensations, thoughts, emotions, and needs. Mental health services offered include individual and group psychotherapy, couples therapy, and counseling.

Antoniou Panagiotis is a Clinical - Community Psychologist working with adults who wish to gain a deeper understanding of themselves, manage anxiety, grief, and relational difficulties, and build a life with greater balance and meaning that aligns with their desires and aspirations.

Throughout the sessions, he utilizes Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT) tools, learned during his postgraduate studies, with an emphasis on recognizing and processing automatic thoughts, core beliefs, and emotional patterns that influence behavior and daily life. Simultaneously, he incorporates elements of psychoeducation and experiential techniques aimed at enhancing self-awareness, autonomy, and emotional competence.

He believes that the outcome is not merely the reduction of symptoms but a process of personal growth and meaningful connection with oneself.

His office provides a safe, confidential, and non-judgmental environment where each individual can freely express themselves and work with respect for their unique needs and personal boundaries.