Health professionals for Depression near Ampelokipoi

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.

Thodoris Deremoutis is a Psychologist–Psychotherapist, licensed to practice, specializing in Systemic Counseling and Psychotherapy. At the same time, he has completed training in Child Psychology and in the analysis of Children’s Drawings, expanding his approach to understanding and supporting children and families. In his private office and at PSYence, he offers sessions to adults, adolescents, and families, aiming to enhance mental balance, empowerment, and the connection between family members. He believes that the therapeutic relationship is a living, human connection that can create the conditions for change and growth in each person’s life.In addition, he completed his internship at Red Umbrella Athens (RUA) – the Empowerment Center for People Working in Sex Work, providing psychosocial support to cis and trans women sex workers. It is worth noting that he has volunteered his services at the Hellenic Association of People Living with HIV “Positive Voice” and now works as a Psychologist in Special Therapy Centers, where he sees children and adolescents and provides parental counseling.

Kapoulea Katerina is a Psychologist with a postgraduate specialization in Counseling Psychology (MSc) and psychotherapeutic training in Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, with a focus on children and adolescents. She has specialized in pain management and, through continuous participation in postgraduate seminars, conferences, and workshops, remains informed on topics related to Developmental, Counseling, and Clinical Psychology. Having worked in various mental health settings, she has acquired clinical experience in a wide range of psychological difficulties, both in adults and in children and adolescents. At the psychological center Opsis, she offers individual counseling and psychotherapy sessions for adults, children, and adolescents, as well as parental counseling and couples counseling. Additionally, she organizes, in collaboration with other mental health professionals, parent groups with specific thematic focuses.

Konstantoulaki Eleni MSc, MA is a licensed Psychologist - Systemic Psychotherapist specialized in the Systemic - Existential approach, with experience in the treatment of adolescents, young adults, adults, couples (EFT | Emotionally Focused Therapy) and families. She provides psychotherapy both individually and in group settings, with sessions available online. Her goal is to create a safe therapeutic environment where each individual or group can feel acceptance and trust, having the space to explore thoughts, feelings, and relationships, progressing with awareness towards a more conscious, meaningful, and authentic life.

Ο Οικονομίδης Απόστολος είναι Ψυχολόγος – Ψυχοθεραπευτής και διατηρεί ιδιωτικό γραφείο στο Νέο Ψυχικό. Είναι κάτοχος πτυχίου Ψυχολογίας από το Αμερικανικό Κολλέγιο Ελλάδος και το Open University της Αγγλίας και μετέπειτα έλαβε διετή ειδίκευση στη Θεραπεία Συμπεριφοράς Διαταραχών Άγχους, Ιδεοψυχαναγκαστικής και Μετατραυματικής Διαταραχής στο Ερευνητικό Πανεπιστημιακό Ινστιτούτο Ψυχικής Υγιεινής σε συνεργασία με την Α’ Ψυχιατρική Κλινική του Πανεπιστημίου Αθηνών. Επίσης, έχει παρακολουθήσει μονοετή μετεκπαιδευτικά προγράμματα στην Κλινική Ψυχοπαθολογία και τις Κλινικές Δεξιότητες από την Α΄ Ψυχιατρική Κλινική του Πανεπιστημίου Αθηνών σε συνεργασία με την Ελληνική Ψυχιατρική Εταιρεία. Στο παρελθόν συνεργάστηκε με το Ιατρείο Θεραπείας Συμπεριφοράς καθώς και με τη Μονάδα Θεραπείας Συμπεριφοράς του Ελληνικού Κέντρου Ψυχικής Υγιεινής και Ερευνών, όπου αντιμετώπισε ψυχοθεραπευτικά ως επί το πλείστον περιστατικά αγχωδών και συναφών διαταραχών (διαταραχή πανικού, αγοραφοβία, γενικευμένο άγχος, ιδεοψυχαναγκαστική διαταραχή, κ.α). Συμμετέχει σταθερά σε ομάδες εποπτείας ψυχολόγων, ενώ έχει εμπειρία στην διοργάνωση ψυχοεκπαιδευτικών ομάδων με έμφαση στις δεξιότητες διαχείρισης ψυχοπιεστικών καταστάσεων.

Danai Kousta is a Psychologist - Psychoanalytic Psychotherapist for adults, adolescents, and young adults, maintaining a private practice in Zografou while also working as a school psychologist. She holds a degree in Psychology from the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and a Master's degree from the Medical School of Athens in "Promotion of Mental Health – Prevention of Psychiatric Disorders." She has received training in Psychoanalytic Theory and Practice in the "Epekeina – Psychoanalytic Practice" program, where she is also a collaborating member. She has conducted scientific work at Aeginiteio Hospital as an external collaborator of the Personality Disorders Unit and the Psychological Laboratory. Finally, she has worked in secondary education as well as in KEDASY (Centers for Differentiated Diagnosis, Diagnosis, and Support).

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.

Ο Νίκος Τσιούμας είναι Ψυχολόγος - Γνωσιακός Συμπεριφορικός Ψυχοθεραπευτή, και συνιδιοκτήτης του Κέντρου Ψυχοθεραπείας και Συμβουλευτικής Ενηλίκων «Δια Ψυχής». Ολοκλήρωσε τις σπουδές του στην επιστήμη της Ψυχολογίας το 2014, ενώ τo 2016 αποφοίτησε με τιμητική διάκριση από το Μεταπτυχιακό του Cardiff Metropolitan University στην Ψυχολογία της Υγείας. Το 2017 ολοκλήρωσε με επιτυχία το Ετήσιο Πρόγραμμα Κατάρτισης στην Γνωσιακή – Συμπεριφορική Θεραπεία του Πανεπιστημίου Αιγαίου, προσέγγιση στην οποία και αποφάσισε να εκπαιδευτεί περεταίρω στην μετέπειτα πορεία του.

Έχει εργαστεί ως καθηγητής σε προπτυχιακά και μεταπτυχιακά προγράμματα από το 2018, όταν και επέστρεψε από σπουδές στην Αγγλία, μέχρι και το 2025, όπου επέλεξε να αφοσιωθεί εξ ολοκλήρου στην Ψυχοθεραπεία. Έχει διδάξει σε τμήματα Εργοθεραπείας, Λογοθεραπείας, Παιδαγωγικών, Διαιτολογίας και Ψυχολογίας, ενώ έχει διετελέσει μέλος της διοικητικής ομάδας του τμήματος Ψυχολογίας του Aegean College. Από το 2022 εκπαιδεύεται στην Γνωσιακή – Συμπεριφορική Ψυχοθεραπεία στο Κέντρο Εφαρμοσμένης Ψυχοθεραπείας & Συμβουλευτικής [ΚΕ.ΨΥ.ΣΥ] καθώς και έχει εργαστεί ψυχοθεραπευτικά, τόσο ιδιωτικά όσο και ως θεραπευτής στο Κέντρο Λογοθεραπείας – Εργοθεραπείας «Το Ρόδι».

Κατέχει άδεια ασκήσεως επαγγέλματος Ψυχολόγου στην Ελλάδα, έχει πραγματοποιήσει πρακτική στο Γενικό Νοσοκομείο Νίκαιας Πειραιά «Άγιος Παντελεήμων» και στο Κέντρο Ημέρας Alzheimer στο Μαρούσι, ενώ έχει παρουσιάσει ερευνητικές εργασίες σε πανευρωπαϊκά και διεθνή συνέδρια. Εξειδικεύεται στην θεραπεία ενηλίκων και εργάζεται με ευρύ φάσμα συμπτωματολογίας, συμπεριλαμβανομένων αγχωδών διαταραχών, συναισθηματικών διαταραχών, φοβιών και διαταραχών προσωπικότητας. Ως ψυχοθεραπευτής, στόχος του είναι η δημιουργία ενός ασφαλούς περιβάλλοντος με έμφαση στην κατανόηση και την αποδοχή. Για τον ίδιο, η επίτευξη απτών αποτελεσμάτων και εμφανούς αλλαγής αποτελούν χαρακτηριστικά υψίστης σημασίας στην πορεία προς την αυτογνωσία και το ευρύτερο θεραπευτικό ταξίδι.

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.

Fourtouni Myrto is a Psychologist and Psychotherapist who maintains a private practice in Mavili Square, where she provides psychotherapeutic services to adolescents and adults. She holds a degree from the Department of Psychology at Panteion University of Social and Political Sciences. She possesses a master's degree specializing in Clinical Psychology from the University of Groningen, Netherlands, and is a doctoral candidate at the Department of Psychology at Panteion University. She is a trainee psychotherapist in the psychoanalytic/psychodynamic orientation, trained at DI.K.E.PSY. She has extensive experience in refugee and migrant-focused institutions, as well as in community psychiatry settings. Currently, she works at the Early Psychosis Intervention Unit of E.P.A.PSY. She actively participates in numerous seminars, workshops, conferences, and educational presentations related to psychoanalysis and clinical psychology.

Kokona Anastasia - Frinta is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist who maintains a private practice in Kolonaki, providing individual psychotherapeutic sessions for adults, children, adolescents, and parent counseling sessions. She studied Psychology at Panteion University of Social and Political Sciences and completed her postgraduate studies in Health Psychology at the University of Central Lancashire in the UK (MSc in Health Psychology). She is a member of the Greek Psychological Society and the British Psychological Society (BPS), in order to stay continuously updated on new research findings in the field of Psychology. She specializes in psychological support for patients with chronic illness, cancer patients, and psychological support for relatives of cancer patients. She has been trained in Cognitive Psychotherapy as part of the "I.N. Papakostas" program at Aeginiteio Hospital. Additionally, she holds a Postgraduate Diploma in Special Education and Training of individuals with oral and written language disorders. During her professional career, she has worked as a Psychologist - Psychotherapist in special therapy centers in Athens and hospitals, gaining valuable knowledge and experience in her field. Specifically, she has worked as a Psychologist - Scientific Collaborator at the Naval Hospital of Athens, as well as a Counseling Psychologist - Psychotherapist for Children and Adolescents in special therapy centers in Athens and at the Chalandri Mental Health Center. She is also certified in administering psychometric tools. Finally, she has attended numerous seminars aimed at continuous education and training in her field.

Sotiropoulou Ifigeneia is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist with a private practice in Kolonaki. She holds a degree in Psychology from Aristotle University of Thessaloniki and a master's diploma in Counseling Psychology from the University of Athens. She specialized in systemic psychotherapy through the clinical program at the "Logou Psychis" Institute of Education and Research.

She has experience in Parent Counseling as a group coordinator, as well as counseling children and adolescents. She provides individual and group therapy for adults and couples. Additionally, as an adult educator and seminar presenter, she conducts seminars and lectures aimed at raising public awareness on a variety of topics.

Gkioka Nikolina is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist and maintains a private practice in Neo Psychiko. She is a graduate of the Department of Psychology at Panteion University of Social and Political Sciences. She has been trained for 4 years in the Gestalt psychotherapeutic method at the Gestalt Foundation and in EMDR Psychotherapy for trauma treatment at the Athens Trauma Therapy Institute. She has collaborated in various settings such as the telephone support line "Together for the Child" and the association K.E.F.I. (Association of Cancer Patients, Volunteers, Friends, and Doctors of Athens). She worked with the Hellenic National Association Against Epilepsy with patient groups and individual sessions, as well as with visits to epilepsy clinics in hospitals. Additionally, she has worked as a Psychologist at the 1st General Lyceum of Galatsi and as a trainer Psychologist at the Lifelong Learning Centers of the Municipality of Athens and in Parenting Schools. Currently, she practices privately in Neo Psychiko, where she provides services as a psychotherapist for adults, adolescents, and children and as a coordinator of adult therapeutic groups and experiential workshops.

Saranti Natalia is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist, licensed to practice, and maintains a private practice in Neo Psychiko. She holds a Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree in Psychology from the American College of Greece (Deree College) as well as from the Open University of the United Kingdom. Subsequently, she obtained a postgraduate diploma (MSc) in Counseling Psychology and Psychotherapy from the American College of Greece. Her clinical experience includes adult psychotherapy in both private and public settings. As part of her practical training, she worked at the Counseling Center of the American College of Greece, providing short-term psychotherapy to students. She also worked at the Municipal Clinics of the City of Athens (1st Polydynamic Center - Kalfopouleio Health Center and 6th Polydynamic Center of Kypseli), offering psychotherapeutic services to residents of various ages. Concurrently, she served as a coordinator for psychotherapeutic as well as psychoeducational groups in the Municipal Clinics, as well as in Friendship Clubs. With the outbreak of the pandemic, she volunteered in the "Talk to Me" initiative, offering telephone sessions to individuals in need. Additionally, she has expanded her knowledge and experience in supporting children with psychosocial difficulties. She has attended seminar series on psychotherapy for children, as well as a two-year training program in Child Psychodrama, a therapeutic method based on play. For the past four years, she has worked in a private school providing shadow teaching support to primary and secondary school students with learning and psychosocial difficulties. In her private practice, she provides psychotherapy to adults and children, both in Greek and English, following an integrative psychotherapy approach that draws elements from various distinct therapeutic approaches, aiming to individualize therapeutic intervention according to the personal needs of each client.

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.

Η Ελένη Μωρόγιαννη είναι Ψυχολόγος - Ψυχοθεραπεύτρια και διατηρεί ιδιωτικό γραφείο στα Ιλίσια. Είναι τελειόφοιτη της πενταετούς εκπαίδευσης ομαδική αναλυτική ψυχοθεραπεία στο Ελληνικό Δίκτυο Ομαδικών Αναλυτών (μέλος του EGATIN, European Group Analytic Training Network).

Ολοκλήρωσε τις προπτυχιακές της σπουδές στο Τμήμα Ψυχολογίας του Πανεπιστημίου Κρήτης και έχει άδεια ασκήσεως επαγγέλματος ψυχολόγου. Έλαβε Μεταπτυχιακό Δίπλωμα στη Διοίκηση ανθρώπινου Δυναμικού από το Οικονομικό Πανεπιστήμιο Αθηνών και έχει εργαστεί σε εταιρεία στον τομέα της ανάπτυξης και δέσμευσης των εργαζομένων.

Αναλαμβάνει δυαδική ψυχοθεραπεία ψυχαναλυτικού τύπου που απευθύνεται σε ενήλικες που αντιμετωπίζουν οποιουδήποτε είδους ψυχολογικά και ψυχιατρικά προβλήματα (π.χ. άγχος, κατάθλιψη, οριακή διαταραχή προσωπικότητας, διπολίκη διαταραχή) και συνεργάζεται με ψυχίατρο όταν αυτό κρίνεται απαραίτητο με στόχο την καλύτερη υποστήριξη του θεραπευόμενου. Εργάζεται ιδιωτικά δια ζώσης και διαδικτυακά και συνεργάζεται με το Ινστιτούτο Ψυχοθεραπείας Αθηνών (ΙΨΥΑ).

Έχει αποκτήσει κλινική εμπειρία στο Κέντρο Ημέρας για άτομα με ψυχικές διαταραχές της Εταιρίας Κοινωνικής Ψυχιατρικής Π. Σακελλαρόπουλος όπου συντόνιζε για χρόνια αναλυτική θερπευτική ομάδα ψυχοθεραπείας στο Κέντρο Ημέρας για άτομα με ψυχικές διαταραχές της Εταιρίας Κοινωνικής Ψυχιατρικής Π. Σακελλαρόπουλος στο πλαίσιο εποπτευόμενης πρακτικής, στην Ψυχιατρική Κλινική του Νοσοκομείου Ρεθύμνου και στον Ξενώνα Βραχείας Παραμονής της ίδιας Κλινικής.

Έχει εργαστεί ως ψυχολόγος για σειρά ετών σε Κέντρα Ειδικών Θεραπειών παρέχοντας υπηρεσίες συμβουλευτικής σε γονείς παιδιών με δυσκολίες όπως Διαταραχή Αυτιστικού Φάσματος, ΔΕΠΥ, και άλλες αναπτυξιακές και ψυχολογικές διαταραχές και παρέχοντας ψυχοθεραπεία εφήβους και ενήλικες.

Εκπαιδεύεται διαρκώς μέσω συμμετοχής σε διεπιστημονικές ομάδες εποπτείας, ημερίδες και διεθνή και εγχώρια συνέδρια με στόχο την κατάλληλη κατάρτισή της. Έχει παρουσιάσει εργασίες που άπτονται θεμάτων ψυχοθεραπείας και ψυχοπαθολογίας, ενδεικτικά στο 30ο Πανελλήνιο Συνέδριο Ψυχιατρικής, Θεσσαλονίκη, 26-29 Μαΐου 2022, στο 32ο Πανελλήνιο Συνέδριο Ψυχιατρικής Καλαμάτα, 23-26 Μαΐου 2024 και στο 2ο Συνέδριο Ψυχοθεραπείας, Αθήνα 4-6 Οκτωβρίου 2024.

Πιστεύει ότι η ομαδική ψυχοθεραπεία αποτελεί πολύ αξιόπιστη μέθοδο και βασικοί τρόποι με τους οποίους βοηθά είναι η ενστάλλαξη ελπίδας στο άτομο, ο αλτρουισμός, και αίσθηση ότι πολλές από τις δυσκολίες και τα προβλήματα είναι κοινά σε όλους τους ανθρώπους. Ταυτόχρονα, οι σχέσεις με τα άλλα μέλη της ομάδας παρέχουν στο ίδιο το άτομο χρήσιμες πληροφορίες για το πώς σχετίζεται σε όλες τις σημαντικές σχέσεις της ζωής του.

Για εκείνη η ψυχοθεραπεία είναι ένα ταξίδι αυτογνωσίας που έχει ως στόχο τον επαναπροσδιορισμό του ατόμου μέσα στη ζωή του και τη θεραπευτική αλλαγή.

Τέλος, θεωρεί σημαντικό η σχέση θεραπευτή-θεραπευόμενου να διέπεται από άνευ όρων αποδοχή, σεβασμό, εμπιστοσύνη, αυθεντικότητα και ενσυναίσθηση.