Health professionals for Αυτογνωσία near Goudi

Katerina Toulgaridou is a Psychologist - Systemic Psychotherapist and maintains a private practice in Gyzi. She graduated from the Department of Psychology at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens (NKUA) and completed her internship at the “Thetis” Shelter of EPAPSY. Immediately after her degree, she began a four-year training in Systemic Psychotherapy at the Laboratory for the Investigation of Human Relations. In recent years, she has been working by providing individual psychotherapy and counseling sessions to adults. Her aim is to create a profound therapeutic relationship within a safe, warm, and supportive environment, enabling the patient to explore their emotions, thoughts, and various aspects of the self.

Angeliki Xatzimanoli, MSc is a Psychologist, certified Psychotherapist, and maintains a private practice in Ilisia. She holds a degree from the Department of Psychology at the University of Central Lancashire and graduated from the Department of Social Policy at Panteion University. Additionally, she has a master's degree in "Addiction Treatment - Addictology" from the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, in collaboration with the Medical School of Athens. Currently, she is training in "Systemic Psychotherapy and Counseling" at the Center for Systemic Study and Therapy of Athens (Ke.S.Me.Th.). Throughout her career, she has volunteered with the Non-Governmental Organizations "ActionAid Hellas" and the International Cybersecurity Institute (CSI). She served as a Psychologist for the NGO "The Home Project" and collaborates as an external associate with the Center for Special Therapies "Oikogeneia." She also writes voluntarily for the website ''efiveia.gr,'' focusing on family and its connection and collaboration with the online therapy platform Terappin. She has been trained in the application of the Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy protocol (TF-CBT). She provides psychological support to children, adolescents, and adults. It is noteworthy that she participated in authoring the European program "TRACeD," within the framework of actions for the awareness and prevention of online gender-based violence. In her private practice, she undertakes the assessment, monitoring, and psychotherapeutic treatment of various psychological difficulties, such as anxiety disorders, depressive episodes, adjustment disorders, personality disorders, as well as issues related to interpersonal relationships and self-esteem.

Maria Therianou is a certified clinical psychologist-psychotherapist with offices in Ambelokipi and Ilioupoli, offering specialized counseling and psychotherapy services. She supports individuals facing interpersonal difficulties, anxiety, stress, depression, and grief, while also helping people discover their personal meaning in life.

She has been trained at the Psychosomatic Clinic of the Aeginiteio Hospital, completed postgraduate studies in Clinical Psychology in Groningen, and specialized in Systemic Family Psychotherapy at "Logo Psyhis," where she focused on therapy for individuals, families, and couples. In addition to individual sessions, she coordinates psychotherapy groups focused on self-awareness, providing participants the opportunity to explore deeper aspects of themselves.

Simultaneously, she offers mental health seminars for companies, contributing to the psychological well-being of employees, and undertakes crisis intervention, providing immediate support in challenging situations. With scientific training, a holistic approach, and a compassionate perspective, she creates a safe therapeutic environment, helping each individual take the next step towards balance and growth.

At the Ambelokipi office, she collaborates with a specialized child psychologist who provides parental empowerment and parent counseling, offering guidance and practical solutions on issues of upbringing, communication, and family relationships. Through a personalized and supportive approach, she strengthens the parent-child connection, promoting a stable and healthy emotional environment.

Xristidi Katerina MSc, BTEC is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist who maintains a private practice in Pangrati. She holds a degree in psychology from Panteion University and completed a postgraduate specialization program in Child, Adolescent, and Family Psychotherapy at London Metropolitan University, London. Additionally, she completed her specialization in Integrative Counseling/Psychotherapy (BTEC Advanced Professional Diploma in Integrative Counseling) from the UK institution Pearson, recognized by the British Association of Counselling & Psychotherapy. A key advantage of the Integrative Approach is that it combines techniques from various modalities, allowing flexible adaptation to the needs and personality of each patient. She has worked at the Psychiatric Clinic of the General Children's Hospital “Agia Sofia,” at the therapy center “En logo kai ergo,” and at the Hellenic Society for the Protection & Rehabilitation of Disabled Children, in the neuropsychological rehabilitation center for individuals with brain injuries and in the infant department. Finally, she regularly attends numerous conferences and seminars as part of her ongoing professional development.

Androvitsanea Anthi Psyxologos Msc - Psyxotherapeutria Gsth is a Psychologist - Cognitive Behavioral Therapist. She is a graduate of the Department of Psychology of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and holds a Master's Degree in "Health Promotion and Education" from the Medical School of NKUA. She is a certified Psychotherapist in Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy. Additionally, she has been trained in Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT). She has worked in various mental health settings, both public and private, providing psychotherapeutic and counseling support to adults and young people facing diverse psychosocial difficulties, as well as manifestations of psychopathology such as anxiety, depression, adjustment disorders, psychosomatic symptoms, or other emotional difficulties that affect functionality and quality of life. The focus of her professional career is the support of vulnerable populations, such as women who have experienced gender-based and/or domestic violence, and patients with chronic illnesses.

Mauridi Afroditi is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist with a private practice in Pangrati. She began her studies in Psychology in Groningen, Netherlands, and completed them in Cyprus. She has specialized in the diagnosis of children and adolescents through the systemic perspective SANE-System Attachment Narrative Encephalon and in systemic psychotherapy for adults at the Institute for Training and Research in Systemic Psychotherapy "Logos Psychis". Additionally, she has received training in various areas, including School Psychology, Psychosomatic Health, and Crisis Management. She possesses notable experience, having worked in various public and private institutions. Furthermore, she has significant research experience, participating in conferences and seminars, where she has also presented her work.

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

Maria Xalepli is a Psychologist and Psychotherapist with a private practice in Ampelokipoi. She graduated with honors from the Psychology Department of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. She holds a four-year specialization in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for adults (CBT) from the Society of Cognitive Behavioral Studies. Additionally, she has been trained by the same organization in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Children and Adolescents. She has also obtained certification in "School Psychology" from EKKE, University of Patras. She has worked as a psychologist at the Day Center for the Homeless of the Municipality of Athens, providing psychosocial support to vulnerable and at-risk groups. She works in private psychotherapy centers providing psychological support to adults and adolescents. Furthermore, as part of her practicum, she worked as a psychologist at the Counseling Station of the Municipality of Petroupoli, where she addressed therapy requests for both adults and adolescents as well as parental counseling. Finally, in her office, she handles cases involving interpersonal relationships, anxiety disorders, phobias, depression, obsessive-compulsive disorder management, and more.

Mr. Komninos Vasilis is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist and maintains his private practice in Ilisia. He holds a BSc(Hons) in Psychology from the Open University of the United Kingdom and a Diploma in Psychodynamic Counselling from the University of Brighton. He has been trained in Group Systemic Psychotherapy at the Family Therapy Center and completed his specialization in group therapy at the Relational Group Psychotherapy Institute, under the direction and supervision of Mr. Stavros Charalambidis. He has served as a Psychologist - mental health counselor at The Rock Clinic in Brighton, a Group Therapist at the Family Therapy Center, as well as at ISOΨ. In his private practice, he manages a wide range of cases, always focusing on the best possible service tailored to the individualized needs of each person. Mr. Komninos, within the framework of his lifelong learning, regularly participates in seminars and international conferences and has presented clinical cases at scientific panels related to group and individual psychotherapy. Notable examples include the 1st Symposium on Relational Psychoanalysis and Group Psychotherapy in Athens, Oct/21, the online IARPP Symposium, Jan/22, the 18th Annual IARPP Conference, Los Angeles, USA, Jun/22, and the 21st international IAGP conference, Pescara, Italy, Jul/22. He is a member of the International Association for Relational Psychoanalysis and Psychotherapy (IARPP) and a member of the American Group Psychotherapy Association (AGPA).

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.

Droumpoulas Theodoridis Nikolaos is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist MA, holder of a Psychology degree from the University of Sheffield. He obtained his Master's degree in Counseling Psychology from the same university. He has specialized in Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT) at the Center for Applied Psychotherapy and Counseling, and has also received additional training in Compassion-Focused Therapy (CFT) at the Greek Center for Compassion-Focused Therapy. He has worked as a Psychologist in unaccompanied minor facilities and has volunteered as a Psychotherapist for the Psychogeriatric Society "Nestor." Additionally, he has completed supervised clinical internships at the Counseling Center of the International Department of the University of Sheffield, at the Center for Applied Psychotherapy and Counseling, and at the Third Psychiatric Clinic of AHEPA Hospital. Furthermore, he fulfilled his military service as a Psychologist at the Military Hospital 212 KIHNE. Since 2015, he has been conducting individual Psychotherapy and Counseling sessions, providing specialized services to adults facing difficulties related to anxiety, depression, grief, anger, interpersonal relationship issues, self-esteem, need recognition, and boundary setting. Finally, he has participated in numerous specialized seminars and trainings, aiming at continuous professional and personal development, within the framework of a commitment to good and ethical practice.

Dafni Petrakogianni MSc is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist, licensed to practice, and maintains a private practice in Cholargos. She studied Psychology at Panteion University of Social and Political Sciences and holds a master's degree in "Health Promotion and Education" from the Medical School of Athens. She employs an integrative psychotherapy model, having been trained in Cognitive Therapy at Aeginiteio Hospital, while completing a two-year training in Systemic Psychotherapy, training in Systemic Constellation, as well as a three-year supervision in "Family Therapy with a Systemic Approach" at the Psychiatric Hospital of Athens Dafni. She has volunteered as a Psychologist in hospitals and specializes in the management of issues arising from chronic illnesses. Additionally, she has taught psychology courses in post-secondary education institutions. She has experience in treating mood and anxiety disorders (anxiety disorders, depression) and, through her work at the primary care clinics of Agia Paraskevi and the Day Center of Agia Paraskevi - Ikelos Association, she gained extensive experience in counseling on interpersonal relationship issues, enhancing self-image, and adult psychotherapy. Finally, she has worked as a Psychologist in kindergartens of the Municipality of Agia Paraskevi, at the Youth Counseling Center of the Sivitanidios School, and at a Children's Workshop, gaining substantial experience in adolescent psychotherapy and parental counseling.

Yro Stamou is a Psychologist – Psychotherapist specializing in psychoanalytic orientation. She practices privately in the Ilisia area while also serving as a scientific collaborator at the "Therapis General" hospital. She graduated from the Department of Psychology at Panteion University of Social and Political Sciences and holds professional license number 7447/1998. Additionally, she is a candidate group psychotherapist at the S.H. Foulkes Institute of Group Analysis. She provides individual and group psychotherapy services for adults, focusing on establishing a stable and authentic therapeutic relationship. With respect for the uniqueness of each individual and their personal psychological journey, she addresses a wide range of difficulties such as anxiety, depression, dysfunctions in interpersonal relationships, and psychological pain that is often difficult to express verbally.

Η Κατσούνη Ελένη είναι Ψυχολόγος και Νευροεπιστήμονας με ιδιωτικό γραφείο στο Κολωνάκι.Σπούδασε Ψυχολογία στο Πάντειο Πανεπιστήμιο Κοινωνικών & Πολιτικών Επιστημών, όπου εισήχθη μέσω πανελληνίων εξετάσεων 8η πανελλαδικά. Είναι κάτοχος μεταπτυχιακού τίτλου Master in Science by Research (MRes) από το Τμήμα Ψυχολογίας της Ιατρικής Σχολής του University of Oxford, καθώς και μεταπτυχιακού τίτλου Master in Science (MSc) in Integrative Neuroscience από το Τμήμα Ψυχικής Υγείας της Ιατρικής Σχολής του Imperial College London.Έχει παρακολουθήσει σεμινάριο στο Πανεπιστήμιο της Οξφόρδης στο Mindfulness Meditation (Διαλογισμός Ενσυνειδητότητας). Επιπλέον, έχει ολοκληρώσει εκπαιδευτικό πρόγραμμα στη Γνωσιακή–Συμπεριφορική Ψυχοθεραπεία στο Ινστιτούτο Έρευνας και Θεραπείας της Συμπεριφοράς (ΙΕΘΣ), καθώς και σεμινάριο στη χορήγηση του Πολυφασικού Ερωτηματολογίου Προσωπικότητας της Minnesota (MMPI) στο Εργαστήριο Ψυχολογικών Αξιολογήσεων. Έχει λάβει πιστοποιητικό επιμόρφωσης στη Σχολική Ψυχολογία από το Κέντρο Επιμόρφωσης και Δια Βίου Μάθησης του Πανεπιστημίου Αιγαίου και έχει παρακολουθήσει διετές σεμινάριο στην Κλινική Ψυχοπαθολογία στο Αιγινήτειο Νοσοκομείο, όπου πραγματοποίησε και πρακτική άσκηση. Πραγματοποίησε επίσης πρακτική άσκηση στο Ψυχιατρικό Τμήμα του Γενικού Νοσοκομείου Λαμίας.Έχει δημοσιεύσει άρθρα σε διεθνή επιστημονικά περιοδικά και έχει πραγματοποιήσει παρουσιάσεις σε διεθνή επιστημονικά συνέδρια. Παράλληλα, έχει διατελέσει Αξιολογητής (peer reviewer) σε δύο διεθνή επιστημονικά περιοδικά ευρετηριασμένα στο PubMed,με συμμετοχή στην αρχική αξιολόγηση χειρογράφων και στην επανεξέτασή τους μετά από αναθεώρηση: Review of Clinical Pharmacology and Pharmacokinetics – International Edition (2024) και Neurophysiology (2025).Διαθέτει πολυετή επαγγελματική εμπειρία, έχοντας εργαστεί στο Κέντρο Ψυχικής Υγείας του Ασκληπιείου Νοσοκομείου Βούλας, έχει διδάξει ψυχολογία στο Δημόσιο ΙΕΚ Λαμίας και έχει εργαστεί ερευνητικά στο Πανεπιστήμιο της Οξφόρδης στον τομέα των νευροεπιστημών και της ψυχολογίας. Επιπλέον, είναι επιστημονικός συνεργάτης στην εταιρεία Academynet, ενώ έχει διδάξει ψυχολογία στα φοιτητικά φροντιστήρια Σύνθεση. Τέλος, έχει συνεργαστεί ερευνητικά με την Ιατρική Σχολή του Εθνικού & Καποδιστριακού Πανεπιστημίου Αθηνών και έχει εργαστεί ως Ψυχολόγος στην Physiosos24.