Health professionals for Depression in Athens

Anastopoulou Filippa is a Psychologist (MSc) offering online sessions. She holds a degree from the Department of Applied Psychology at the University of Derby and a postgraduate qualification in Clinical Psychology and Counseling. She continually enhances her knowledge through specialized seminars on mental health and psychotherapy topics, while also undergoing training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). She is a member of the Cyprus Association of Cognitive Behavioral Psychotherapists (S.G.S.P.K.) and the EABCT. She possesses significant clinical experience, having worked in mental health facilities, including a Psychiatry department, providing support to individuals with various psychological difficulties. Her work focuses on the management of anxiety, somatoform and depressive disorders, grief, addictions, and other mental health issues. With scientific training and a person-centered approach, she delivers high-quality psychological support and therapy services.

Η Παπαϊωάννου Δέσποινα BSc, MA, MSc είναι Κλινική Ψυχολόγος – Ψυχοδυναμική Ψυχοθεραπεύτρια – Ομαδική Αναλύτρια και διατηρεί ιδιωτικό γραφείο στα Ιλίσια. Σπούδασε Ψυχολογία στο Κρατικό Πανεπιστήμιο Gabriele D’Annunzio της Ιταλίας, όπου ολοκλήρωσε και το μεταπτυχιακό της στην Κλινική Ψυχολογία και Ψυχολογία της Υγείας, ενώ κατέχει και δεύτερο μεταπτυχιακό στην Αναπτυξιακή Ψυχολογία από το Ελληνικό Ανοικτό Πανεπιστήμιο. Επιπλέον η ειδικός είναι εκπαιδευόμενο μέλος της Ελληνικής Εταιρίας Αναλυτικής Ομαδικής και Οικογενειακής Ψυχοθεραπείας (ΕΕΑΟΨ&ΟΨ). Έχει παρακολουθήσει εξειδικευμένα προγράμματα, σεμινάρια και συνέδρια στην ψυχοπαθολογία παιδιού, εφήβου και ενήλικα, στην ψυχοσωματική και την ψυχανάλυση ενώ συνεχίζει τη διαρκή επιστημονική και κλινική εκπαίδευση στο χώρο της Ψυχικής Υγείας και της Ψυχοθεραπείας. Ειδικεύεται στην υποστήριξη ατόμων που αντιμετωπίζουν δυσκολίες διάθεσης και άγχους, διαπροσωπικές και οικογενειακές δυσκολίες, φοβίες, διαταραχές προσωπικότητας, καθώς και ζητήματα διαχείρισης κρίσεων και χρόνιων νοσημάτων, ενώ παράλληλα παρέχει υποστήριξη σε θέματα προσωπικής ανάπτυξης. Παρέχει ατομική ψυχοθεραπεία ενηλίκων και εφήβων, θεραπεία ζεύγους, ομαδική θεραπεία και συμβουλευτική γονέων, τόσο δια ζώσης όσο και online, με στόχο τη δημιουργία ενός ασφαλούς και υποστηρικτικού θεραπευτικού πλαισίου όπου κάθε άτομο μπορεί να εκφραστεί ελεύθερα με σεβασμό στη μοναδικότητά του. Παράλληλα, συνεργάζεται επιστημονικά με την εταιρεία Αέρτον.

Η Κέλλυ Δεσύπρη είναι Ψυχολόγος - Συστημική Ψυχοθεραπεύτρια.Η επαγγελματική της πορεία ξεκίνησε από τον χώρο των media, όπου ήρθε σε άμεση επαφή με τις απαιτήσεις και τους έντονους ρυθμούς της σύγχρονης εργασιακής ζωής.Αναζητώντας την ισορροπία και την αυθεντικότητα σε έναν κόσμο γεμάτο πίεση και προσδοκίες, στράφηκε νωρίς στην ψυχοθεραπεία, καθώς και στις πρακτικές του διαλογισμού και της Hatha Yoga. Η προσωπική αυτή διαδρομή αποτέλεσε την αφετηρία ενός μακρόχρονου ακαδημαϊκού και βιωματικού ταξιδιού, το οποίο οδήγησε σε μια ουσιαστική στροφή τόσο στην προσωπική όσο και στην επαγγελματική της ζωή.Συνδυάζοντας προσωπικό βίωμα και επιστημονική εκπαίδευση, η θεραπευτική της προσέγγιση εστιάζει στην αρμονική σύνδεση ψυχής και σώματος. Εμπλουτίζει τη Συστημική Ψυχοθεραπεία με δημιουργικές τεχνικές, πρακτικές αναπνοής και εργαλεία ενσυνειδητότητας (mindfulness), προσφέροντας έναν ολιστικό τρόπο υποστήριξης και προσωπικής ανάπτυξης.Σήμερα, η Κέλλυ Δεσύπρη συνοδεύει στο ψυχοθεραπευτικό τους ταξίδι ενήλικες, εφήβους και νέους που βρίσκονται στο στάδιο της αναδυόμενης ενηλικίωσης, μια περίοδο γεμάτη προκλήσεις, μεταβάσεις και σημαντικές αποφάσεις ζωής. Παράλληλα, τα τελευταία χρόνια εργάζεται στενά με γονείς που επιθυμούν να καλλιεργήσουν μια πιο ήπια και ουσιαστική επικοινωνία, ενισχύοντας τη σύνδεση και τη σχέση με τα παιδιά τους.Με σεβασμό στη μοναδικότητα κάθε ανθρώπου, δημιουργεί ένα ασφαλές και υποστηρικτικό θεραπευτικό πλαίσιο, μέσα στο οποίο μπορεί να αναπτυχθεί η αυτογνωσία, η προσωπική εξέλιξη και η ουσιαστική αλλαγή.

Bampili Angeliki is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist and maintains her private practice in the center of Athens (near Panepistimiou and Omonia). She holds a degree in Psychology from Panteion University of Social and Political Sciences. As a Psychotherapist, she has been trained in the Cognitive Behavioral model at the Center for Applied Psychotherapy and Counseling (three-year training). Additionally, she has completed two years of training in Eating Disorders Therapy at the First University Clinic of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, in collaboration with the Research University Institute of Mental Health (E.P.I.P.S.Y). As part of her continuous education, she attends a basic training seminar in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, an approach belonging to the third generation of cognitive behavioral therapies, while in the past she has attended postgraduate seminars related to mindfulness. In the context of her clinical internship, she conducted psychotherapeutic sessions at the Eating Disorders Unit of Aeginiteio Hospital. Furthermore, she has undergone postgraduate training in Clinical Psychopathology at E.P.I.P.S.Y. Previously, she worked as a Psychologist at the National Psychosocial Support Line 10306. Within the scope of volunteering and internship, she has been employed in psychosocial rehabilitation structures of E.P.A.P.S.Y. Currently, she provides specialized therapeutic interventions at her private office for the treatment of depression, anxiety disorders, specific phobias, and eating disorders (anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, binge eating disorder). Additionally, she undertakes psychotherapeutic requests concerning sleep problems, anger management, life changes, low self-esteem, interpersonal difficulties, assertive behavior, and the development of social skills.

Yfanti Katerina is a Psychologist with a private practice in Pangrati. She holds a degree in Psychology from Panteion University of Social and Political Sciences, a master's degree in Counseling Psychology from Keele University (MSc), and has been trained in Person-Centered Therapy. She is a member of the BPS (British Psychological Society) and the BACP (British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy). She has been trained in Behavioral Therapy specializing in Anxiety, Somatoform, and Sexual Disorders (THESY), in Clinical Hypnotherapy (Emotional Research Center & Self-esteem), in Counseling Support for Children of Infant, Child, and Adolescent age (Center for Applied Psychotherapy and Counseling), in Parent Counseling (Center for Applied Psychotherapy and Counseling), and in Trauma and Grief Therapy (Taking Flight International Corporation). For several years she worked in Psychosocial Rehabilitation structures of the Ministry of Health (EPSAMY), while simultaneously maintaining her private practice in Athens for over ten years, offering psychological services across the full spectrum of human behavior, creating a therapeutic framework of safety and trust.

Mpani Vanesa is a graduate of the Psychology Department at Panteion University and specialized in the Cognitive-Behavioral Model of Adult Therapy through the Society for Cognitive and Behavioral Studies. She is currently furthering her specialization in Schema Therapy at the Hellenic Society of Schema Therapy. Her research work has been presented at Panteion University and at the Institute for Research and Therapy of Behavior. Previously, she has collaborated with the mental health services center "Arsi," the rehabilitation and recovery center "Medical Exercise," and the supported living residence "To Petagma." Since 2019, she has maintained a private practice in Koukaki.

Vryoni Ilektra is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist and maintains a private practice in Athens. She studied Psychology at Panteion University, followed by Child Development in the Psychology Department at the University of Central Lancashire, and completed further training in Developmental Psychopathology at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. She is a Systemic Psychotherapist and provides family psychotherapy sessions. In recent years, she has worked as a Psychologist in Centers for Special Therapies. Additionally, she has extensive experience in anxiety disorders, emotional disorders, as well as parent counseling.

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.

Vlaxaki Anna is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist and maintains a private practice in Pangrati. She holds a degree from the Department of Psychology at Panteion University and possesses a Professional Practice License. She has completed a four-year training program in group analysis at the Hellenic Organization for Education and Psychotherapy in Group Analysis (HOPE in GA). Additionally, she has attended a specialized seminar in Clinical Psychopathology from the 1st Psychiatric Clinic of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens (NKUA) and EPIPSY. She has multidimensional experience in social and educational structures, with an emphasis on psychological support for individuals with autoimmune rheumatic diseases, vulnerable populations, adolescents, and children. 

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.

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).

Dalla Danai is a Psychologist and Clinical Hypnotherapist and maintains a private practice. She is a licensed psychologist and a regular member of the Hellenic Psychological Society.

She completed her studies at the Department of Psychology of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. She has been trained in Cognitive-Behavioral Clinical Hypnotherapy, an integrated, synthetic, and evidence-based model in Clinical Hypnotherapy, Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP), Mindfulness, and Ericksonian Hypnotherapy at the Center for Psychotherapy and Modern Applied Psychology (Konstantinos Valavanis). She has attended postgraduate and continuing education seminars in Group-Analytical Psychotherapy, the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders DSM-5, Positive Psychology, Guided Imagery, Management of Parental Separation and Divorce, and the practical application of Cognitive-Behavioral Clinical Hypnotherapy in the therapeutic approach to numerous specific issues, among others. Currently, she is attending a continuing education seminar at the University of Athens on Cinema Therapy and a specialized training seminar at the University of Athens on Narrative, Dialogical, and Relational Approaches in Postmodernity in counseling and psychotherapy. She has voluntarily provided psychological services in the Psychosocial Care Team of the "Tunnel of Oppression" of the Non-Profit Organization "EA-Information, Understanding, Acceptance" and completed her practical training at the Afternoon Counseling Station of the KETHEA Diavasi.

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.

Theou Antigoni is a Psychologist-Psychotherapist and conducts online sessions. She completed her studies at Università degli Studi Guglielmo Marconi in the field of Psychology and holds a professional license. Additionally, she has completed the first two years of training in Cognitive Analytic Therapy (CAT) and continues her education in this therapy. This therapeutic approach is brief and aims to identify all dysfunctional behavior patterns adopted in the past that prevent the individual from living functionally and authentically in the present. Beyond the aforementioned training, she has completed further education at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens regarding Anxiety and Depression, focusing on psychoeducation and their management. She has worked at the Thalpos Adult Day Center for a specific period during the years 2025-2026. Her professional and academic career began much earlier when she earned her first degree from the Department of Primary Education of Athens and subsequently pursued her postgraduate studies in various fields of education. One of these postgraduate degrees was in Psychology, which marked the beginning of her journey into undergraduate Psychology studies and the field of psychotherapy.

Apostolopoulou Pinelopi is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist and maintains her private practice in Gkyzi. She holds a degree in Psychology from the University of Derby in England and an MSc (Hons) in Child Psychology from the University of Central Lancaster. She trained in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Children, Adolescents, and Adults at the Center for Applied Psychotherapy and Counseling, and has attended numerous continuing education seminars related to her scientific field. She works in Speech Therapy centers, provides parallel support, and in her private practice, she manages a wide range of cases covering the entire spectrum of her specialty, always focusing on the optimal service of the individualized needs of each person she undertakes.

Karampina Eleutheria is a licensed Psychologist and a graduate of Panteion University of Social and Political Sciences. She provides individual counseling and psychotherapy sessions for adults, focusing on issues such as anxiety, depression, self-esteem, and interpersonal relationships. She collaborates as an external associate with the Center for Special Therapies "Family" in counseling adolescents and parents, while also working in the human resources sector. Her approach is based on empathy, respect, and the creation of a safe therapeutic environment.

Vavassori Nina is a Psychologist who maintains a private practice in the Panormou area, offering sessions with adults and adolescents both in-person and online. She is fluent in Greek, English, and French, facilitating the therapeutic relationship in multicultural settings and with individuals from diverse cultural backgrounds. She studied Psychology at DEREE – The American College of Greece and holds a master's degree in Applied Clinical Psychology from the University of Bath in the United Kingdom. Since 2020, she has been training in Systemic Family and Group Psychotherapy at the Athens Center for the Study of Man (ACMA). Her professional experience as a Psychologist includes working in schools with children and adolescents, providing psychological support in a hospital setting, as well as volunteering for telephone support services related to domestic violence. Currently, she also works as a Psychologist in a multinational company and privately sees adolescents and adults for both in-person and online sessions.

Elena Goulia is a psychologist specializing in Organizational / Industrial Psychology (MSc Industrial/Organizational Psychology). She maintains a private practice in Kolonaki. She completed her Psychology studies at the University of East London and subsequently pursued postgraduate studies at the American College of Thessaloniki. She is an accredited Mediator by the Ministry of Justice. Between 2020 and 2021, she attended family therapies, group sessions, and individual psychotherapies at the Adult Psychiatric Clinic of the G.N.Th. "G. Papanikolaou". Concurrently, she participated in the regular outpatient clinics of the clinic, liaison counseling, on-call duties, and the management of inpatients. Since 2022, she has worked as a Psychology lecturer in courses related to Psychology and ethics in the workplace. Additionally, she collaborates and handles cases at the Psychiatric Clinic of Evangelismos Hospital.

Since 2024, she has been attending the four-year program in Cognitive Psychotherapies implemented by the Research University Institute of Mental Health, Neurosciences, and Precision Medicine in collaboration with the 1st Psychiatric Clinic EKPA, the 2nd Psychiatric Clinic EKPA, and the Hellenic Society of Cognitive Psychotherapies. She is also attending the four-year program in Systemic Family Psychotherapy at Ke.Sy.The.S and the Psychosexual Disorders program at EPIPSY.

 She undertakes a wide range of cases covering the full spectrum of her specialty, always focusing on providing the best possible service tailored to the individual needs of each person she treats.

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.