Health professionals for Anxiety and Stress

Panagiotopoulos Nikolaos Kai Synergates is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist and a PhD candidate specializing in Internet Psychology and Artificial Intelligence (research dissertation at Università telematica di Pegaso). Concurrently, he serves as the Scientific Director of the Anxiety Management Center (diagnosis and therapeutic intervention - SMS). His scientific interests focus on trauma and personality. Together with a team of five specialist psychologists at the practice, he enriches his experience in applied psychotherapy and psychology. He studied Psychology at Università di Roma La Sapienza and holds a Master's degree in Clinical Psychology from the same university. He is a certified facilitator of the ACT program (a retraining and violence prevention program for children and adolescents) conducted by the Hellenic Psychological Society in collaboration with the APA (American Psychological Association). He has undergone further training in psychotherapy (both conscious and unconscious). Specifically, in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Clinical Hypnosis, and Sports Psychology (mental trainer in psicologia dello sport). He holds specializations in clinical supervision, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, EMDR trauma therapy, and Cinema Therapy. Finally, as part of his continuous professional development, he has received training in psychometric tools for personality assessment (including the M.M.P.I) and in modern virtual reality (VR) tools. He is a member of the Hellenic Psychological Society, EMDR HELLAS, and a founding member of the international CBT-Hypnopsy association.

Eleftherios Vichos is a licensed psychologist registered with the Region of Attica, Greece, and provides psychotherapy exclusively through secure online video sessions.

He earned his Bachelor's degree in Psychology from the University of Strasbourg, graduating with distinction, and holds an M.Sc. in Applied Clinical Psychology from the University of Central Lancashire. He is also pursuing a systematic study of Psychoanalysis at the Athens Center for Psychoanalytic Research. He is a member of the Hellenic Psychological Society (SEPS) and an International Member at the American Psychological Association (APA).

His work with adults is informed by a psychodynamic and psychoanalytic approach. He understands therapy as a collaborative process in which the therapeutic relationship provides a safe and reflective space to explore emotional difficulties, relationship issues, work-related stress, identity concerns, grief, and recurring patterns that may feel difficult to understand or change. Rather than focusing on quick solutions, therapy aims to facilitate a deeper understanding of one's inner world, allowing for meaningful and lasting psychological change.

Sessions are conducted exclusively online, offering flexibility and accessibility while preserving the depth, continuity, and quality of the therapeutic process.

Mitropoulou Eustathia is a Neurologist who operates a private practice in Glyka Nera. She is a member of the Hellenic Headache Society and has acquired specialized experience in headache disorders, having worked at the Headache Specialty Clinic of the University Hospital of Athens "Aeginiteio" and the Naval Hospital of Athens. In her private practice, she offers a wide range of services, tailored to the individual needs of each patient.

Maria Kyriakidi is a Psychologist MSc, licensed to practice and a certified Psychotherapist in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, primarily operating in central Athens. Her first degree was in the Department of History and Philosophy of Science at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. Utilizing interdisciplinary thinking to understand human behavior and learning, she realized her interest focuses on the ways people perceive, feel, learn, and interact. This pursuit led her to dedicate herself to studies in the field of Psychology. She graduated with honors from the University of East London and completed the Master's Program in "Mental Health of Children and Adolescents" at the European University of Cyprus. She has completed an internship at the Pediatric Medical Center of Pallini at Sismanogleio General Hospital of Athens and volunteered at the Shelter for Unaccompanied Minor Refugees "Estia" of the NGO Apostoli. She has undergone further training in the Cognitive Behavioral Psychotherapeutic approach at the Center for Applied Psychotherapy and Counseling (K.E.PSY.SY.) working with adults, children, and adolescents. Additionally, she has completed basic training in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) from the Society of Cognitive Behavioral Studies (EGSS). She maintains a private practice in the Ilisia area of Athens, providing psychological support, psychotherapy, and counseling individually to adults, children, and adolescents both in-person and remotely, depending on the availability of the client. Since November 2025, she has been a psychologist at the 2nd KEDASY B' Athens, conducting assessment and support for students.

Papanikolaou Violeta is a Psychologist who maintains a private practice in Argyroupoli. She first obtained a degree in Business Organization and Management from the Athens University of Economics and Business, and subsequently pursued a degree in Psychology from the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. She later earned a degree in Psychotherapy through CPS Arts from the British Hellenic College and was further trained in Drama Therapy at the Psychotherapeutic and Educational Center Herma. She completed her internship at the "Avrambou A. - Tsiakos D. I.K.E., O.P.S.Y. - Mental Health Group" center, and to date, in addition to her private practice, she works as a Psychologist at Oneirodromio (by i.c.Can). Finally, the specialist has attended numerous seminars on various topics in Psychiatry, conferences on Psychosomatic Medicine, art therapy seminars, Cognitive and Behavioral Approaches, Psychopathology, and others.

Thalassoxori Ntouli MSc, MBA is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist and maintains a private practice in Sepolia. She is also an external collaborator for continuous adult education through e-learning & Tutoring at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. She studied Psychology at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and completed a postgraduate degree in Health Unit Management at the Hellenic Open University. Additionally, she has been trained in Behavioral Techniques, Integrative Psychotherapy, Psychoanalysis, and Clinical Psychopathology. She collaborated with the University of Ioannina for three years on research and the design of skill and ability identification for students of economic studies. She has also worked with major private companies regarding the development, implementation, and execution of HR initiatives. She has been employed at the National School of Public Health, the Staff of the Minister of National Defense, the National School of Public Health, the Lighthouse for the Blind of Greece, among others, and has participated in the design and execution of several European programs as well as in related conferences with presentations and publications. Believing that knowledge is limitless, she has completed various trainings related to her field, including the use and evaluation of psychometric tools, drama therapy, and family and couple therapy. She is a founding member of the Hellenic Society of Integrative Psychotherapy as well as a collaborator of the University of Crete's technology spin-off "Contemporary Amphiaraia" and the Master's Program in Counseling Psychology at the University of Thessaly. Finally, she has participated in numerous conferences as a speaker, and her articles have been published in the printed press.

Despoina Rizopoulou is an Internist specializing in acupuncture and maintains private practices in Nea Raidestos, Thermis area, and Kalamaria. She graduated from the Faculty of Medicine at the University of Thessaly in July 1997. After completing her rural service, she specialized in Internal Medicine at the Pathology Clinic of Kastoria Hospital and the 2nd Propaedeutic Pathology Clinic of Hippokration Hospital in Thessaloniki, obtaining her specialty certification in January 2006. She worked at the Blue Cross and the General Clinic of Thessaloniki from 2005 to 2022.

Tenne Katerina is a Psychologist - Cognitive Behavioral Clinical Hypnotherapist - Psychotherapist and maintains a private practice in Galatsi. Concurrently, she provides support to children with learning disabilities and offers parental counseling. She studied Psychology at the University of Middlesex, England, and subsequently completed a postgraduate specialization in Special Education - Training. Additionally, she has been trained in Hypnoanalysis-Analytical Hypnotherapy, Cognitive Behavioral Hypnotherapy for anxiety disorders, mood disorders, psychosomatic symptoms, depression, obesity, smoking cessation, and sexual disorders. She possesses significant experience providing psychological support to individuals with special needs, having worked at the Supported Living Residence for individuals with disabilities and at the Piraeus Association for Persons with Disabilities. Finally, she has attended numerous continuing education seminars on Individual Psychoanalytic Psychodrama and on Separation-Divorce Management for Parents and has participated in conferences related to the field of Psychology.

Katerina Rogga BSc, MSc is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist with a private practice in Livadeia. She graduated from the Department of Psychology at Aristotle University of Thessaloniki and holds a Master's degree (MSc) in Health Psychology from the University of Bath, UK. She has completed postgraduate specialization in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and has finalized her training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Children and Adults at the Society of Cognitive and Behavioral Studies. Additionally, she has completed training seminars in Sexual Education and Special Education at the University of the Aegean.

She maintains a private practice in Livadeia and has significant experience in primary and secondary school settings as a Psychologist within the framework of the Special Education Support Services (EDY). She has worked in special education institutions as well as in multiple primary schools and kindergartens in the regions of Boeotia and Phocis. She served as a Psychologist at the International Organization for Migration, providing support to vulnerable populations, and has collaborated with Doctors Without Borders in Samos.

Moreover, she has experience in local government and social services, as well as professional work in the United Kingdom as a Support Worker and research assistant. Finally, she has contributed voluntary work and internships in mental health and social support facilities, developing comprehensive skills in clinical intervention and counseling.

Patargia Eirini is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist, graduate of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, and maintains a private practice in Cholargos. Simultaneously, she is a scientific associate at the 1st Psychiatric Clinic of the University of Athens at Aiginiteio Hospital. She has specialized in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy at the Institute of Research and Therapy of Behavior and in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (Behavioural Tech, Linehan Institute, Seattle US). At the postgraduate level, she has completed the program "Promotion of Mental Health - Prevention of Mental Disorders" at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, has completed the training program titled "Forensic - Psychiatric Forensic Psychology" at the same university, and has completed courses related to Family Therapy at the University of California, Pacifica Graduate School USA. She has worked at the private eating disorders clinic “Pacific Shores Hospital” in California, USA. In 2013, she created the website "SelfCare.gr", aimed at informing, supporting, and communicating with individuals experiencing emotional abuse and individuals suffering from eating disorders. Her clinical practice includes a wide range of individual and group psychotherapy for adults with eating disorders, borderline personality disorder, anxiety and emotional disorders, depression, individuals who have experienced emotional abuse, and counseling support for individuals facing problems in their marriage or interpersonal relationships.

Drandaki Aliki is a Psychologist with a private practice in Marousi. She graduated from the Department of Psychology at Panteion University and holds a master's degree in Counseling Psychology (MSc Counseling Psychology) from the University of London. In her private practice, she treats cases of agoraphobia, anxiety disorders, aerophobia, self-awareness, anxiety disorders, mood disorders, panic attacks, depression, social phobia, and stress. Additionally, she provides parent counseling, divorce counseling, and couples counseling. She also has extensive experience, having worked in psychiatric hospital units, outpatient clinics, and therapeutic communities, as well as in public and private organizations, conducting workplace interventions such as coordinating self-awareness groups and delivering seminar series presentations. Finally, she is a member of the Hellenic Psychological Society, the British Psychological Society, the Panhellenic Association of Parent Schools, and the Hellenic Society for Counseling and Guidance.

Gkotsi Xristina is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist and maintains a private practice in the central area of Athens, on Akadimias Street. She holds a degree in Psychology (University of East London) and a degree in Sociology (Panteion University). She pursued and completed her postgraduate studies in Psychology at the University of East London, deepening her scientific understanding of human behavior and mental health. She follows the approach of Systemic Psychotherapy, focusing on the dynamics of relationships and the broader contexts within which individual difficulties develop. Additionally, she holds a Master's Degree in Criminal Law and Addictions from the Law Department of Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, specializing in the legal and therapeutic management of addictions. Simultaneously, she has participated in numerous scientific seminars, continually investing in her professional development. Her interdisciplinary training allows her to approach mental health and addiction issues holistically, combining legal, social, and therapeutic perspectives. Her passion and genuine interest in the field of addictions have led her to ongoing education, research activities, and publications in scientific journals. She has worked and volunteered in organizations supporting vulnerable social groups and in addiction rehabilitation centers, gaining valuable clinical experience. In recent years, she has worked in the academic environment of a private higher education college as the Head of Psychology Studies, teaching Clinical and Social Psychology courses, integrating theoretical knowledge with practical experience, and imparting to her students a passion for the science of Psychology.

Η Βακονδίου Μαρία είναι Ψυχολόγος - Ψυχοθεραπεύτρια και διατηρεί ιδιωτικό γραφείο στους Αγίους Αναργύρους. Είναι απόφοιτη του τμήματος Ψυχολογίας του Εθνικού και Καποδιστριακού Πανεπιστημίου Αθηνών και έχει ολοκληρώσει τετραετή κλινική εκπαίδευση στη Συστημική Συμβουλευτική και Ψυχοθεραπεία στο Ινστιτούτο Εκπαίδευσης και Έρευνας “Λόγω Ψυχής”. Στο ίδιο κέντρο ολοκλήρωσε, επίσης, κύκλο ειδίκευσης στη θεραπεία ζεύγους. Από το 2011 και μετά έχει εργαστεί τόσο σε εθελοντικό, όσο και σε πρακτικό και κλινικό πλαίσιο σε φορείς, όπως είναι το Παιδοψυχιατρικό Τμήμα του Γενικού Νοσοκομείου Παίδων “Π. & Α. Κυριακού”, στην Παιδοψυχιατρική Κλινική του Πανεπιστημίου Αθηνών στο Γενικό Νοσοκομείο Παίδων “Αγία Σοφία”, στο Ιατροπαιδαγωγικό Κέντρο Αθηνών, στον Συμβουλευτικό σταθμό του Δήμου Πετρούπολης, καθώς και στο Σύλλογο “Ανοιχτή Αγκαλιά” με παιδιά που βρίσκονται στο φάσμα του αυτισμού. Παράλληλα με τις σπουδές και την εξειδίκευσή της, έχει πάρει μέρος σε συνέδρια και σεμινάρια Ψυχολογίας, Συμβουλευτικής και Ψυχοθεραπείας, φροντίζοντας για συνεχή εκπαίδευση, προσωπική ανάπτυξη και ενημέρωσή της για τις σύγχρονες εξελίξεις. Τα πιο συνήθη αιτήματα που αντιμετωπίζονται στον προσωπικό της χώρο είναι τα εξής : άγχος, κρίσεις πανικού, δυσκολίες στις διαπροσωπικές σχέσεις, ψυχοσωματικά συμπτώματα, αρνητικά συναισθήματα (θλίψη, θυμός, απογοήτευση), διαχείριση εργασιακού άγχους, υπερβολική ντροπή, συναίσθημα ενοχής, δυσκολία στη διεκδικητικότητα, πένθος και απώλεια αγαπημένων προσώπων. Από το 2015 διατηρεί ιδιωτικό γραφείο στην Αθήνα, στην περιοχή των Αγίων Αναργύρων. Εργάζεται συμβουλευτικά και ψυχοθεραπευτικά με άτομα, ζευγάρια και οικογένειες. Στόχος της αποτελεί η δημιουργία μιας ασφαλούς βάσης, προκειμένου το άτομο να μπορέσει να αναγνωρίσει και να διευρύνει όλες τις πλευρές του εαυτού του, με στόχο μία καλύτερη ποιότητα ζωής. Στο γραφείο, και σε συνεργασία με συναδέλφους, αλλά και κατά μόνας, πολύ συχνά πραγματοποιεί βιωματικά σεμινάρια σχετικά με διάφορα θέματα ψυχολογίας και

ψυχοθεραπείας.

Amygdala Marina is a Psychologist and maintains a private practice in Thessaloniki. She holds a degree in Psychology from Aristotle University of Thessaloniki with a specialization in Clinical/Social Psychology. She completed her internship at the "G. Papanikolaou" Hospital in the Adult Psychiatric Clinic and holds a professional license to practice as a Psychologist. The Psychologist has extensive experience in the healthcare field. In her private practice, she handles a wide range of cases, focusing on providing the best possible service tailored to the individual needs of each person she undertakes.

Orfanoudakis Manos is a Psychologist and a certified Systemic Psychotherapist, maintaining a private practice in Heraklion, Crete. He completed his studies in 2018 at the Department of Psychology of the University of Crete, and in 2022 earned a postgraduate diploma in Political Science and Sociology from the Department of Political Science and Public Administration at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. In 2024, he completed his postgraduate training at the Center for Systemic Study and Therapy (KE.S.ME.TH.) under the supervision of Stavros Gougouskidis. Since 2022, he has maintained a private practice and collaborates with the online platform Click To Therapy. He has worked with the Child and Adult Mental Health Center (KEPSYPE), as well as with the deinstitutionalization shelter "Anatoli" and the Mental Health Center of Chania. He has attended seminars on the management of refugee trauma within the community, systemic therapy for children and adolescents, the experience of voice hearing, and systemic couple therapy.

Logdanidou Maria is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist and maintains a private practice in Thessaloniki. She is also active at Aristotle University, serving as a staff member in the Internship Office. She is a graduate of the Psychology Department of Aristotle University of Thessaloniki and holds a Master's Degree in Clinical Psychology from the same University. Additionally, she is undergoing training in Psychodynamic Psychotherapy at the European Institute of Counseling and Psychotherapy (E.I.C.P.). She has attended seminars and postgraduate training programs from accredited institutions (Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, K.E.DI.VI.M). She participated in the research program titled "Study of Compulsory Hospitalizations in Greece," and in 2018, her research regarding stigma related to psychiatric disorders in contemporary Greece was published in the Hellenic Journal of Psychology. Throughout her academic and professional career, she has provided counseling and therapeutic services to adolescents, adults, and families. The organizations she has collaborated with as a psychologist include the Hellenic Center for Mental Health and Research (E.KE.PSY.E.), the Adult Psychiatric Department of the General Hospital of Thessaloniki "Georgios Papanikolaou," the Psychiatric Outpatient Department 424, and the 1st Special Primary School of Thessaloniki. In her work, she follows the psychodynamic approach. In her private practice, she provides individual psychotherapy services to adults and adolescents who need support for various issues such as anxiety, panic attacks, depression, and grief management. She conducts sessions both face-to-face and online.

Η Γκίκα Νάντια είναι Ψυχολόγος - Συστημική Ψυχοθεραπεύτρια και διατηρεί ιδιωτικό γραφείο στο Περιστέρι, όπου παρέχει υπηρεσίες συμβουλευτικής και ψυχοθεραπείας σε ενήλικες, εφήβους, γονείς και ζευγάρια. Είναι απόφοιτη του τμήματος Ψυχολογίας του Εθνικού και Καποδιστριακού Πανεπιστημίου Αθηνών (BSc-ΕΚΠΑ) και έχει ολοκληρώσει την τετραετή της εκπαίδευση στην Συστημική Ψυχοθεραπεία, στο Ινστιτούτο Εκπαίδευσης και Έρευνας «Λόγω Ψυχής», το οποίο είναι ένας ευρωπαϊκά αναγνωρισμένος και πιστοποιημένος φορέας επαγγελματιών ψυχικής υγείας.  Εκπαιδεύτηκε στο Κλινικό Πρόγραμμα Ειδίκευσης στην Συστημική Ψυχοθεραπεία “SANE” (System Attachment Narrative Encephalon), το οποίο αποτελεί μία σύνθεση της Συστημικής Προσέγγισης με την θεωρία του συναισθηματικού δεσμού, τις αρχές της αφηγηματικής ψυχολογίας και τα σύγχρονα ευρήματα στον τομέα των νευροεπιστημών. Έχει ολοκληρώσει την πρακτική της άσκηση στα “Παιδικά Χωριά SOS”, όπου συμμετείχε τόσο στην διεξαγωγή ερευνητικής εργασίας όσο και σε διεπιστημονικές ομάδες, με στόχο την διασύνδεση και συνεργασία του φορέα με άλλες υπηρεσίες, ώστε να εξυπηρετηθούν οι πολλαπλές ανάγκες των ωφελούμενων. Επιπρόσθετα, έχει ολοκληρώσει το μονοετές πρόγραμμα στην Εγκληματολογία και Δικαστική Ψυχολογία του Μητροπολιτικού Κολλεγίου Αθηνών και έχει εργαστεί εθελοντικά για έναν χρόνο στο Κέντρο Μελέτης του Εγκλήματος ( Κ.Ε.Μ.Ε), όπου συμμετείχε σε διεπιστημονικές ομάδες και είχε αναλάβει την επιστημονική επιμέλεια σεμιναρίων σχετικών με ζητήματα δικαστικής ψυχολογίας.

Στα πλαίσια της συνεχούς κατάρτισης και ενημέρωσης της στον κλάδο της ψυχολογίας και της ψυχοθεραπείας, έχει εκπαιδευτεί στην Διάγνωση Παιδιών μέσα από την Συστημική Οπτική στο «Λόγω Ψυχής» και έχει ολοκληρώσει το μονοετές πρόγραμμα «Ψυχοπαθολογία Παιδιού και Εφήβου» της Ελληνικής Εταιρείας για την Προαγωγή της Ψυχιατρικής και των Συναφών επιστημών. Συνεχίζει σταθερά την επιμόρφωση της στο γνωστικό της αντικείμενο παρακολουθώντας σεμινάρια, συνέδρια και επιστημονικές εκπαιδεύσεις ενώ προς διασφάλιση της ποιότητας του θεραπευτικού της έργου λαμβάνει συστηματικά εποπτεία της θεραπευτικής της δουλειάς.

Από το 2019 συνεργάζεται με ιδιωτικά κέντρα παρέχοντας υπηρεσίες συμβουλευτικής και ψυχοθεραπείας σε εφήβους, ενήλικες, γονείς και ζευγάρια. Είναι προσηλωμένη στην παροχή διαρκούς υποστήριξης μέσω διάγνωσης, εκτίμησης και σχεδίασης εξατομικευμένων θεραπευτικών παρεμβάσεων υψηλής ποιότητας, βασισμένες σε σύγχρονες επιστημονικές μεθόδους και πρακτικές. Το 2024 δημιούργησε τον δικό της επαγγελματικό χώρο, όπου με πολλή φροντίδα, κατανόηση και σεβασμό, προσπαθεί να αγκαλιάσει τον άνθρωπο και να του επιτρέψει να ξεδιπλώσει την προσωπική του ιστορία με ασφάλεια. Μέσα από την θεραπευτική σχέση, συμπορεύεται με τον θεραπευόμενο στην ανακάλυψη των δυνατών του σημείων και στην διαμόρφωση νέων αφηγήσεων για τον εαυτό του.

Αριθμός Άδειας Ασκήσεως Επαγγέλματος : 1809-08/02/2019

Τακτικό μέλος του Συλλόγου Ελλήνων Ψυχολόγων (ΣΕΨ) και Τακτικό μέλος τη Ελληνικής Εταιρίας Συστημικής Θεραπείας (EΛΕΣΥΘ)

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Dermati Anastasia is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist and maintains a private practice in Glyfada with a Professional Practice License from the Prefecture of Attica. Her practice handles cases across the entire spectrum of psychology, with specialization in anxiety management, panic attacks in couples counseling, psychological trauma management using the EMDR method, Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT), enhancement of self-confidence and self-esteem in adults and adolescents, and counseling on sports psychology issues (athletes - champions). She also holds a lecturer position at London Metropolitan University in the UK, through City Unity College in Athens, in the Master's program of Sports Psychology. She holds a BSc degree in Psychology and an MSc in Health Psychology from Cardiff Metropolitan University in the UK. She is a doctoral candidate at the School of Public Health at the University of West Attica. Additionally, she holds a BSc degree in Physical Education and Sport from Salem State University in the United States, and a master's degree in Adapted Physical Education from the University of Macedonia and Thrace. Her training includes certification in the therapeutic method Shadow Effect from the Ford Institute in the United States. Furthermore, Ms. Dermati is a research associate at the University of West Attica in the Department of Public Health Policies and a member of the BPS (British Psychological Society) of the UK.