Health professionals for Anxiety and Stress

Christina Polyzou is a psychologist and psychotherapist, offering evidence-based psychological support at her private practice in Ampelokipoi, Athens and online. Her therapeutic approach is grounded in scientific research and tailored to the unique needs of each individual.

She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from the University of Greenwich, and two Master’s degrees from King’s College London: one in Health Psychology and another in Developmental Psychology & Psychopathology. Her studies in Health Psychology provided her with an in-depth understanding of the intricate connection between mental and physical health, as well as the psychological impact of illness and the process of adapting to life’s challenges. In parallel, her work in Developmental Psychology focused on behavioural genetics, exploring the interaction between genetic predisposition and environmental influences in shaping psychological wellbeing. She also received specialised training in perinatal mental health, gaining a deeper understanding of the emotional and psychological transitions that occur during pregnancy and the postpartum period.

Her clinical experience includes work at the South London & Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust, one of the UK’s leading mental health institutions. There, she gained hands-on experience in the application and assessment of evidence-based therapies, including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Compassion-Focused Therapy (CFT). She has also completed training in Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR), a scientifically validated approach for processing traumatic experiences. A key aspect of her ongoing professional development is her advanced training in Compassion-Focused Therapy (CFT) at the Compassionate Mind Foundation, under the direct guidance of Paul Gilbert and other leading experts who have developed adaptations of CFT for specific clinical difficulties.

Each person brings their own story, challenges, and goals to therapy. Some seek relief from anxiety, stress, or low mood; others may be grappling with intense self-criticism, low self-worth, or difficulty connecting in relationships. Many are simply looking to understand themselves better and to live a life that feels more authentic and meaningful. Therapy offers a space to explore these experiences safely and constructively, working together to foster change that lasts.

At the heart of her practice is the belief that therapy is built on trust, empathy, and respect for the individuality of each person. There are no ready-made solutions or fixed pathways—each therapeutic journey is shaped around the person’s unique needs, values, and aspirations.

All sessions are conducted within a framework of confidentiality and professional integrity, following the highest standards of ethical psychological practice.

Η Αλεξανδροπούλου Ελένη είναι Ψυχολόγος - Παιδοψυχολόγος και διατηρεί ιδιωτικό γραφείο στην Αγία Παρασκευή. Σπούδασε Ψυχολογία BSc (First Class Hons) στο Πανεπιστήμιο UCLan του Ηνωμένου Βασιλείου και πραγματοποίησε στο ίδιο Πανεπιστήμιο μεταπτυχιακές σπουδές στην Παιδοψυχολογία (Merit). Ολοκληρώνοντας τις σπουδές της, έκανε πρακτική άσκηση στο Κέντρο Ψυχικής Υγείας του Δήμου Πεντέλης και εργάστηκε σε Κέντρα Ειδικών Θεραπειών. Αυτή τη στιγμή εκπαιδεύεται στη Συνθετική Ψυχοθεραπεία στο Athens Synthesis Center, καθώς της αρέσει να συνθέτει, πιστεύοντας πως δεν υπάρχει μόνο μία συγκεκριμένη προσέγγιση που μπορεί να εφαρμοστεί στο άτομο. Ασχολείται ενεργά με την παροχή φροντίδας και στήριξης σε ενήλικες και σε γονείς. Επιπλέον ασχολείται με παιδιά και εφήβους που δυσκολεύονται στη μάθηση, στην κοινωνικοποίηση, στη διαχείριση των συναισθημάτων τους και/ή έχουν διαγνωστεί με νευροαναπτυξιακές διαταραχές όπως: Διαταραχή Ελλειμματικής Προσοχής - Υπερκινητικότητας και Διαταραχή Αυτιστικού Φάσματος. Στο πλαίσιο αυτό, αναπτύσσει μια σειρά εξατομικευμένων θεραπευτικών προγραμμάτων που ποικίλλουν ανάλογα τις ανάγκες κάθε παιδιού ή εφήβου, με έμφαση στην παροχή υποστήριξης για θέματα όπως ο σχολικός εκφοβισμός και η διαχείριση του άγχους. Παραλληλα, στηρίζει γονείς και φροντιστές, μέσω της συμβουλευτικής για την καλύτερη κατανόηση της συμπεριφοράς του παιδιού και την ανάπτυξη στρατηγιών για την ψυχική του ευεξία. Διαθέτει πιστοποίηση στα Προγράμματα Παρέμβασης Γραπτού Λόγου (Playbox) και έχει εκπαιδευτεί στη χρήση διαγνωστικών εργαλείων όπως ΛΑΜΔΑ και Παιδικό Ιχνογράφημα. Επίσης, είναι συγγραφέας δύο βιβλίων: ενός παιδικού με τίτλο "Η καρδιά μου πού ανήκει;" και ενός βιβλίου ενηλίκων με τίτλο "(Α)Κατάλληλο timing". Το πρώτο της βιβλίο "Η καρδιά μου πού ανήκει;", έχει κερδίσει Β’ Βραβείο Παιδικής Λογοτεχνίας στον 10ο Παγκόσμιο Λογοτεχνικό Διαγωνισμό του Ελληνικού Πολιτιστικού Ομίλου Κυπρίων Ελλάδος. Τέλος, είναι συνδημιουργός του podcast και vidcast #Sxeseistalk, όπου στο μικροσκόπιο μπαίνουν διάφορες μορφές ανθρωπίνων σχέσεων με ψυχολογικό και καθημερινό πρίσμα.

Ο Βαγγέλης Δηλαβέρης είναι Ψυχολόγος - Ψυχοθεραπευτής Bsc, Msc, με πτυχίο στην Εφαρμοσμένη Ψυχολογία από το University of Derby και μεταπτυχιακές σπουδές στην Ψυχοδυναμική Ψυχοθεραπεία μέσω του University of Central Lancashire.

Με εκπαίδευση στην Αντλεριανή Συμβουλευτική και Ψυχοθεραπεία μέσω της Ελληνικής Εταιρείας Αντλεριανής Ψυχολογίας (Ε.Ε.Α.Ψ), όπου είναι μέλος και συνεργάζεται, καθώς και μέσα από την εργασία του σε κέντρο ψυχοθεραπείας αλλά και σε Κέντρο Διημέρευσης – Ημερήσιας Φροντίδας, έχει αποκτήσει εμπειρία σε διαφορετικά πλαίσια παροχής ψυχολογικής υποστήριξης. Επιπλέον, έχει παρακολουθήσει πολυετή μαθήματα αυτογνωσίας που σχετίζονται με την Αντλεριανή προσέγγιση, καθώς και ομάδες ψυχολόγων.

Παράλληλα, συμμετέχει σε σεμινάρια και εκπαιδευτικά προγράμματα με στόχο τη συνεχή επιμόρφωση και τη διεύρυνση των γνώσεών του. Παρέχει υπηρεσίες ψυχοθεραπείας και συμβουλευτικής στο ιδιωτικό του γραφείο, καθώς και διαδικτυακά, με γνώμονα την καλύτερη εξυπηρέτηση των αναγκών σας.

Paulou Eufrosyni is a Psychologist-Integrative Psychotherapist and maintains a private practice in Pedion tou Areos. She holds a degree in Psychology from the University of Crete and is an Integrative Psychotherapist trained at the European Institute of Integrative Psychotherapy (EIIP). She possesses a postgraduate degree (MBA) in Health Unit Management from the Conservatoire des Arts et Métiers (CNAM) and has held a professional license to practice as a Psychologist since 2011. At her private practice in central Athens, she offers individual psychotherapy for adults and adolescents, couples counseling, as well as online sessions in Greece and abroad. With an approach that combines scientific validity, a holistic perspective, and respect for the uniqueness of each individual, she supports clients in managing anxiety, depression, panic attacks, psychosomatic symptoms, interpersonal difficulties, sexual function and identity, grief, and chronic illnesses.  

The initial session, with the consent of the client, may be of longer duration to allow time for an in-depth history-taking and the creation of a safe space for familiarization, promoting a focused and effective therapy.

Tsixiseli Anna MSc, BSc is a Clinical Psychologist - Systemic Psychotherapist and maintains a private practice in Cholargos. She holds a degree in Psychology from the University of Sheffield and a master's degree in Clinical and Community Psychology from the University of East London. Additionally, she trained in Applied Counseling at the Center for Applied Psychotherapy and Counseling, and to this day, she continues her training in Systemic Therapy and Counseling (individuals, families, couples, groups) at the Systemic Education and Therapy Center "Entropy".

In her work, she is interested in seeing the person within the context of their life – the relationships, experiences, and transitions that have shaped them. She believes in a therapeutic process that does not provide ready-made answers but creates space for understanding, meaning-making, and change. Her goal is to offer a safe and supportive environment where each person can express themselves freely and approach their concerns in their own way. She works with adults, adolescents, and couples on issues such as anxiety, depression, emotional difficulties, interpersonal relationships, and life transitions, as well as more complex psychological challenges. She provides individual sessions (in-person and online), with respect for the uniqueness and pace of each person.

Tsitsigkou Eui is a Clinical Psychologist - Psychoanalyst and maintains a private practice in Pangrati. After completing her studies at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens (NKUA), she pursued a four-year training in Integrative Psychotherapy, emphasizing the person-centered and existential therapy model. She subsequently underwent a three-year training in clinical psychology and participated in qualitative research at the 20th World Congress of Psychotherapy on the topic "How the Role of Men Has Been Affected During the Years of Crisis in Greece," as well as delivering a lecture titled "Anger and Introjections in the Family." She provided her psychotherapeutic services voluntarily for eight consecutive years within a social solidarity network and worked for another seven years in a hospital setting. In recent years, she has focused on the psychoanalytic model, attending the clinical training of KELP, with presentations and psychoanalysis conferences. She is a member of EEPS (Hellenic Society of Psychotherapy) and EAP (European Association for Psychotherapy).

Kastrioti Dora is a Psychologist and maintains a private practice in Paleo Faliro. She holds a degree from the Department of Psychology at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, with postgraduate studies in Liaison Psychiatry at the Medical School of NKUA. She is a member of the Freud-Lacan Psychoanalytic Society, where she shapes her theoretical and clinical training. Her practice is guided by the teachings of Sigmund Freud and Jacques Lacan, personal analysis, and psychoanalytic supervision. Finally, the specialist provides services tailored to the individual needs of each patient in her private office.

Ana de la Guía is a qualified Clinical Psychologist and Psychotherapist and professional license holder. After completing her five-year studies in Psychology at the University of Jaén, Spain, she continued her studies at the University of Málaga in a pre-doctoral master's degree in Social Research and Intervention. After that, she specialized in a four-year certified program by the European Association for Psychotherapy in Person-centered Psychotherapy at the College of Humanities ICPS in collaboration with the University of Strathclyde (Scotland). Later, she completed a two-year master's degree in Clinical Psychology at the University of Elche, Spain. Ana has also specialized in cognitive behavioral therapy as a Bachelor's and Master's approach and she has completed the first level of EMDR in trauma. In this moment, she has just completed her specialization in sexual therapy from the University of Valencia. As a personal interest, she studies existential psychology, as well as philosophy and anthropology. She is currently taking a training program in Couples Counseling Therapy at KETHESY. During her professional career she has worked in the public and private sectors in Spain and in Greece providing psychotherapy services in different contexts as well as psychosocial intervention in international organizations such as the UN High Commissioner, International Organization for Migration or the Greek Forum of Refugees. In recent years until today, she has been working privately providing individual and group sessions for adults and teenagers, educational programs and workshops as well as personal development retreats.

Kyriaki Sapalidou is a physician specialized in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation with extensive experience in the treatment of patients with musculoskeletal, rheumatological, neurological conditions, and chronic pain. She graduated from the Medical School of the University of Ioannina and is a member of the Hellenic Society of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (EEFIAP) and the European Board of Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine, recognized by the UEMS (Union Européenne des Médecins Spécialistes).

She has been practicing as a physiatrist since 2003 as an independent professional at her private clinic in Peristeri, where she is the scientific head of the physiotherapy department. Additionally, she practices medical acupuncture, having been trained and certified by the International Acupuncture Medical Association (ICMART).

She has served as the scientific director of the Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation department in major private healthcare facilities, such as Metropolitan General and the "Lefkos Stavros" Clinic, while also gaining valuable experience in the public sector with training at prominent hospitals including the General Hospital of Athens "Evangelismos" - Polyclinic, the General Hospital of Attica "Sismanogleio," and the General Hospital of Attica KAT.

As part of her continuous professional development, she has attended over 30 educational seminars and training programs in Greece and abroad, and has published multiple scientific studies, actively contributing to research and the scientific community in her field.

Kalaitzi Myrto is a Psychologist who maintains a private practice in Nea Filothei. She graduated with honors from the Department of Psychology at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, as well as from the Department of Philosophy, Education, and Psychology with a specialization in Psychology at the same university. Subsequently, she pursued postgraduate studies in "Applied Clinical Psychology" at UCLAN University in England and underwent psychodynamic training in the diagnosis and treatment of children, adolescents, and adults at DIKEPSY. She has worked as a Psychologist at KEDASY, in primary schools of the Chalandri municipality, and in a special secondary education school. Additionally, she has been employed at the Psychosocial Unit of the Samos Reception and Identification Center (KYT) of the National Public Health Organization (EODY) and at a center for therapy of children and adolescents. She possesses extensive experience with all age groups (children, adolescents, adults) and vulnerable populations. Finally, she has participated in numerous educational and scientific seminars, conferences, and workshops.

Dimou Eleni-Maria is a Psychologist - Systemic Psychotherapist with a private practice located in the center of Corinth. She studied Psychology at Panteion University of Social and Political Sciences, from which she graduated with distinction. Subsequently, she completed a four-year clinical specialization in Systemic Psychotherapy at the Institute of Education and Research in Systemic Psychotherapy "Logo Psychis". She has also completed her postgraduate studies with distinction in the scientific field of Applied Developmental Psychology at the Hellenic Open University. As part of her ongoing professional development, she has attended annual training programs and clinical trainings in areas such as trauma management, mental health of children and adolescents, among others, as well as numerous seminars in her field of expertise. She continues to pursue further education and training to this day. She has worked as a psychologist and psychotherapist in various settings. Specifically, she has served as a psychologist in secondary education schools, as a psychologist and child protection officer in a sports summer camp, as a psychologist and psychotherapist in specialized treatment centers, as well as a psychologist and scientific staff member at a prevention center for addiction and promotion of psychosocial health. In recent years, she has maintained a private practice, offering counseling and psychotherapy services to adults, children, adolescents, parents, couples, and families.

Despoina Drivakou MSc, PhD(c) is a Life Coach with a private practice in Thessaloniki and provides supervision to early-career psychologists and mental health professionals in the initial stages of clinical practice. She holds a degree from the Department of Psychology at Aristotle University of Thessaloniki and a Master's degree in Basic Medical Research Methodology - Social Medicine - Public Health and Epidemiology from the Medical School of the same university. She is also a doctoral candidate at the same institution. Additionally, she is trained in Systemic Family Psychotherapy and is a certified Life Coach, regularly attending seminars and conferences on the systemic approach. Other psychotherapeutic programs she has trained in include Symbol Drama - basic training, Emotionally Focused Therapy - couples therapy, and the developmental model for couples in crisis due to substance, alcohol, and medication abuse, domestic violence, and narcissistic personality disorder. She has worked both voluntarily and in paid positions at various therapeutic centers in Thessaloniki focusing on addiction treatment for drugs and gambling. She is the scientific director of the Society for the Dissemination and Research of Systemic Thinking and president of the EP7A Association (Prevention, Art, Intervention). She regularly appears on Vergina TV, on radio stations, and contributes articles to various magazines and her personal blog. Concurrently, she coordinates the Family Health forum, which has been held over the past 3 years covering topics related to family and children, involving numerous professionals from the healthcare sector. Finally, she is a member of the Hellenic Psychological Society, the Hellenic Neuropsychological Society, the Systemic Society of Northern Greece, as well as other associations in Thessaloniki.

Rogdaki Xristina is a Psychologist - Systemic Psychotherapist and maintains her private practice in Petralona. She studied Psychology at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and completed postgraduate studies in Developmental Psychology at Maastricht University. Additionally, she has been trained as a Systemic Psychotherapist through the clinical program in Systemic Psychotherapy at the "Logos Psychis" Institute of Education and Research. At this institute, she also completed numerous seminars focused on narrative tools, as well as the assessment and intervention of emotional difficulties in children and adolescents. She has worked at SOS Children's Villages and in private Psychotherapy and Family Therapy Centers.

Dimitra Drakaki is a Clinical Psychologist who works privately, offering online therapy sessions in Greek, English and French. She holds a Bachelor’s degree (BSc) in Psychology from the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, as well as a Master’s degree (MSc) in Clinical Psychology, Psychopathology, and Health Psychology from Paris Nanterre University in France.

Her therapeutic practice is grounded in the psychodynamic model, with theoretical and clinical training obtained through the psychoanalytic program of Paris Nanterre University, complemented by further specialization through seminars and professional trainings at institutions such as ASM13 (Paris, France). In parallel, she is engaged in personal therapy and receives psychodynamic supervision.

Her clinical interests have led her to work with diverse populations and settings, including psychiatric clinics (ASM13 – Hôpital L’Eau-Vive, CH Fondation Vallée), medical and psychosocial support centers (CMP Philippe Paumelle, Centre Friends’ Play, SOS Children’s Villages), working with adults as well as children and adolescents. She has provided individual therapy and facilitated therapeutic groups, as well as groups for mental health professionals. Issues related to parenthood and family relationships are central to her research interests; she has explored women’s experiences of infertility and its connection to the biological and emotional dimensions of the female body.

Allowing her professional identity to be shaped through these experiences, she draws on a range of therapeutic tools that enable each individual to come into contact with a more authentic version of themselves. The aim of the therapeutic relationship is to create a safe space in which the client can process their experiences, reflect on their personal history, and develop greater awareness and freedom in relation to their choices and desires.

Η Ασλάνη Ιωάννα είναι Ψυχολόγος - Συνθετική ψυχοθεραπεύτρια (Προσωποκεντρική, Γνωσιακή - Συμπεριφορική και Ψυχοδυναμική προσέγγιση), με ολοκληρωμένες προπτυχιακές και μεταπτυχιακές σπουδές στην Ψυχιολογία και Ψυχοθεραπεία (University of East London). Έχει επίσης πτυχίο στην Ελληνική Φιλολογία (Πανεπιστήμιο Ιωαννίνων), εξειδίκευση στην Ειδική Παιδαγωγική & Συμβουλευτική Γονέων (ΕΚΠΑ), στην Κλινική - Γνωσιακή Συμπεριφορική Υπνοθεραπεία (Κέντρο Ψυχοθεραπείας και Μοντέρνας Εφαρμοσμένη Ψυχολογίας, Μαρούσι) και επιμόρφωση στη Συμβουλευτική και Θεραπεία Ζεύγους και Οικογένειας (ΕΚΠΑ). Είναι επίσημη συνεργάτιδα του δίγλωσσου Κέντρου Ψυχοθεραπείας Roots Wellness Center, η επιστημονική ομάδα του οποίου διατηρεί άλλους πέντε χώρους στην Αττική, όπου λαμβάνουν χώρα ατομικές συνεδρίες, πρακτική άσκηση και εποπτεία εκπαιδευόμενων ψυχοθεραπευτών.Το γραφείο της βρίσκεται στο κέντρο της περιοχής Ζωγράφου, όπου επί του παρόντος ιδιωτεύει παρέχοντας συνεδρίες ψυχοθεραπείας τόσο διά ζώσης όσο και μέσω skype. Τα ερευνητικά της ενδιαφέροντα και οι τομείς εργασιακής εμπειρίας μεταξύ άλλων αφορούν τις εσωτερικές συγκρούσεις και τα καθημερινά προβλήματα που αντιμετωπίζει το άτομο, το άγχος, τα ψυχοσωματικά και τα καταθλιπτικά συμπτώματα, την ενδυνάμωση του εγώ, το σεξουαλικό προσανατολισμό και την κακοποίηση (τραύμα), τις οικογενειακές, συντροφικές και εργασιακές σχέσεις, τη μητρότητα & την επίδραση του παρελθόντος στο παρόν. Στο παρελθόν έχει συνεργαστεί με ιδιωτικούς φορείς Ψυχοθεραπείας στο πλαίσιο πρακτικής άσκησης και εθελοντισμού και έχει παρακολουθήσει πληθώρα επιμορφωτικών σεμιναρίων και ωρών συνεχιζόμενης εκπαίδευσης. Με σεβασμό στη θεραπευτική σχέση και θεωρώντας ότι η προσωπική θεραπεία, η εποπτεία και η συνεχόμενη αναζήτηση και εξειδίκευση είναι απαραίτητα εφόδια για τους Επαγγελματίες Ψυχικής Υγείας, η ίδια βρίσκεται υπό προσωπική εποπτεία, παρακολουθεί σεμινάρια και βρίσκεται σε συνεργασία με Ψυχίατρο για περιπτώσεις αυτοκτονικού ιδεασμού και εν γένει για όσες χρήζουν παραπομπής.

Dr Aria Xristopoulou is a Psychologist with a private practice in Ilion. She holds a PhD, a BSc degree in Psychological Sciences, a master's degree in Counseling Psychology, and a master's degree in Existential Psychotherapy & Counseling. She is a member of the British Psychological Society, from which she also obtained her license to practice as a Psychologist, and she holds the Greek professional license issued by the Hellenic National Recognition and Information Center (NARIC). Additionally, she is a member of the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) in the UK. During her 15 years of experience in London, she has worked within the National Health Service (NHS) in adult mental health clinics and community psychological support programs for adolescents, adults, and the elderly. Furthermore, she has worked with adults experiencing severe mental illnesses in both primary and secondary care settings. She has provided psychological support to inpatients (aged 18-65) in emergency admission units, as well as in Psychiatric Intensive Care Units, offering specialized psychological assessments of mental disorders using psychological and neuropsychological tests, self-report measures, rating scales, collaborating with patients, family members, and other caregivers. She has also assisted adolescents facing emotional, psychological, or behavioral difficulties related to school, health, peer relationships, or developmental challenges. From 2012 to 2017, she served as Scientific Collaborator and Head of the Mental Health Department at the Unified Journalistic Organization (EDOEP). In her private practice, she offers a range of personalized, confidential evaluations and interventions for adults and adolescents.