Health professionals for Depression near Exarcheia

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.

Georgios Tzifas MSc is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist specializing in the Integrative Counseling Approach and maintains a private practice in Akadimias. He holds two scientific postgraduate degrees in child psychology and clinical psychology from the University of Central Lancashire (UK). He has a diploma in the Integrative Counseling approach and holds a professional license to practice as a Psychologist. At his private office located at 85 Akadimias Street in central Athens, as well as online, he provides counseling and psychotherapy services to adults, groups, and parents aiming at continuous self-improvement, enhancing self-esteem, managing anxiety and depressive symptoms, and improving interpersonal relationships. As a child psychologist, he has worked in the Municipal Kindergartens of Glyfada. As a Psychologist, he has collaborated with the IASIS AMKE day center, which offers mental health services to individuals diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease, dementia, and postpartum psychoses. Additionally, he has worked with the Hellenic Bipolar Organization, whose mission is to empower bipolar patients and promote emotional mental health. Subsequently, he collaborated with the Association for People with Disabilities “NIKI” – Victor Ardant, whose scientific team provides tailored activities aimed at the psychosocial education of individuals with Intellectual Disabilities, Autism, Cerebral Palsy, Paraplegia, and Psychotic Disorders. He has also gained significant experience from his collaboration with IASIS AMKE, which provides psychosocial support to vulnerable population groups through psychoeducational interventions aligned with the standards of Psychiatric Reform and the World Health Organization. His motivations include contributing to society and ongoing personal and professional development.

Άρτεμις Ρεντούμη - Επιστημονικά Υπεύθυνη "Therapy Cove"

Είναι Ψυχολόγος - Ψυχοθεραπεύτρια και ιδρύτρια του Therapy Cove, όπου προσφέρει συνεδρίες στα ελληνικά και τα αγγλικά, μέσα σε ένα ασφαλές και συμπεριληπτικό θεραπευτικό περιβάλλον. Σπούδασε Ψυχολογία στο Deree – The American College of Greece και στη συνέχεια ολοκλήρωσε μεταπτυχιακό στη Ψυχοθεραπεία και Συμβουλευτική στο Regent’s University London,με ερευνητικό ενδιαφέρον στις δυναμικές φύλου και εξουσίας στην ψυχοθεραπεία και την πολυπλοκότητα τους.Ειδικεύεται στην ψυχοδυναμική, υπαρξιακή και ουμανιστική προσέγγιση και είναι αναγνωρισμένο μέλος του BACP (British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy) και του BPS (British Psychological Society).Έχει εργαστεί ως συνθετική ψυχοθεραπεύτρια στο Λονδίνο, στο Headstrong Counselling και στο Self Space, υποστηρίζοντας ενήλικες που αντιμετωπίζουνζητήματα σχέσεων, άγχους, κατάθλιψης, αυτοαποδοχής και ταυτότητας. Διαθέτει ιδιαίτερη εμπειρία στην υποστήριξη ατόμων της ΛΟΑΤΚΙ+ κοινότητας, προσφέροντας έναν χώρο ασφάλειας, αποδοχής και εξερεύνησης ζητημάτων σεξουαλικότητας και αυτοέκφρασης.Προηγουμένως έχει εργαστεί ως Recovery Worker σε οργανισμό υποστηριζόμενης στέγασης ατόμων με σοβαρές ψυχικές ασθένειες στο Ηνωμένο Βασίλειο και ως βοηθός ψυχολόγος στη μονάδα απεξάρτησης «18 Άνω»,στην Ελλάδα. Έχει συμμετάσχει σε ερευνητικά προγράμματα και έχει παρακολουθήσει εξειδικευμένα σεμινάρια σε σύγχρονες θεραπευτικές προσεγγίσεις,όπως η Compassion-Focused Therapy και η ψυχαναλυτική κατανόηση του σώματος.

Βιβιάννα Κούκου

Είναι Ψυχοθεραπεύτρια Συνθετικής προσέγγισης και Κοινωνική Λειτουργός, με πολυετή εμπειρία στον χώρο της ψυχικής υγείας. Είναι απόφοιτος του Τμήματος Κοινωνικής Εργασίας του Δημοκρίτειου Πανεπιστημίου Θράκης και από το 2015 εργάζεται σε ελληνικούς και διεθνείς οργανισμούς, προσφέροντας ψυχοκοινωνική υποστήριξη σε ευάλωτους πληθυσμούς μέσα από διεπιστημονικές ομάδες. Στην επαγγελματική της πορεία έχει υποστηρίξει άτομα που αντιμετωπίζουν σοβαρές ψυχοκοινωνικές δυσκολίες και αναπηρίες. Για πέντε χρόνια υπηρέτησε ως συντονίστρια ψυχοκοινωνικής υπηρεσίας, αναλαμβάνοντας τον σχεδιασμό και την υλοποίηση δράσεων πρόληψης και ενδυνάμωσης.Παράλληλα, έχει συμμετάσχει στη δημιουργία εκπαιδευτικού υλικού και στον συντονισμό ομάδων ευαισθητοποίησης για την έμφυλη ισότητα και τα ανθρώπινα δικαιώματα.Σήμερα δραστηριοποιείται ιδιωτικά ως ψυχοθεραπεύτρια ενηλίκων, δημιουργώντας ένα σταθερό και υποστηρικτικό θεραπευτικό περιβάλλον για άτομα που επιθυμούνπροσωπική διερεύνηση ή χρειάζονται υποστήριξη σε ζητήματα όπως οι σχέσεις, το άγχος, οι ψυχικές και νευροαναπτυξιακές διαταραχές. Έχει ολοκληρώσει την πενταετή εκπαίδευσή της στη Συνθετική Ψυχοθεραπεία στο European Institute of Counseling & Psychotherapy (EICP), μια προσέγγιση που συνδυάζει στοιχεία από ανθρωποκεντρικές, ψυχοδυναμικές, υπαρξιακές και γνωσιακές σχολές, καθώς και από τη σωματική ψυχοθεραπεία και την εργασία με το τραύμα.

Εβελίνα Μουστάκα

Είναι Ψυχολόγος - Ψυχοθεραπεύτρια, απόφοιτη του Τμήματος Ψυχολογίας του Εθνικού και Καποδιστριακού Πανεπιστημίου Αθηνών (ΕΚΠΑ) και κάτοχος Μεταπτυχιακού διπλώματος από την Ιατρική Σχολή του ίδιου Πανεπιστημίου, με εξειδίκευση στο στρες και την προαγωγή της υγείας. Έχει ολοκληρώσει τετραετή εκπαίδευση στη Γνωσιακή-Συμπεριφοριστική Θεραπεία (CBT) και έχει εκπαιδευτεί στη Θεραπεία Αποδοχής και Δέσμευσης (ACT).Κατά την επαγγελματική της πορεία έχει συνεργαστεί με φορείς ψυχικής υγείας και ΜΚΟ, παρέχοντας συμβουλευτική σε ενήλικες, συμμετέχοντας σε δράσεις ευαισθητοποίησης και συντονίζοντας ομάδες κοινωνικών δεξιοτήτων.Έχει επίσης εργαστεί με εφήβους στη διαχείριση του στρες, ενώ η ερευνητική της δραστηριότητα περιλαμβάνει δημοσιεύσεις και την προσαρμογή εργαλείων αξιολόγησης σχολικού στρες στην ελληνική γλώσσα.Έχει συμμετάσχει εθελοντικά στην πανελλαδική γραμμή 10306 και έχει παρακολουθήσει εξειδικευμένα σεμινάρια για τη γνωστική ενδυνάμωση ατόμων τρίτης ηλικίας, την αξιολόγηση μνήμης και την παροχή πρώτων βοηθειών σε κρίσεις.Σήμερα εργάζεται ιδιωτικά, παρέχοντας υπηρεσίες ψυχοθεραπείας σε ενήλικες μέσα από μια προσέγγιση που βασίζεται στη Γνωσιακή και Συμπεριφοριστική επιστημονική γνώση,με στόχο την ενδυνάμωση και τη βελτίωση της ποιότητας ζωής των θεραπευόμενων.

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.

Mpoursinou Nikoletta MSc is a Clinical Neuropsychologist and Adult Psychotherapist specializing in Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT), enriched with tools and techniques from contemporary methods and other approaches (Mindfulness, ACT, CFT, etc.). Her goal is to help you gain an in-depth understanding of yourself and find practical ways to manage your difficulties.

If you are experiencing anxiety, panic attacks, depression, relationship difficulties, or low self-esteem, she can work with you using a structured and scientifically substantiated approach to help you gain greater control over your thoughts, emotions, and behavior.

At her practice, she provides psychotherapy services for anxiety, panic attacks, phobias, depression management, and emotional difficulties, relationship and self-esteem support, couples and family therapy, personality disorder management, eating disorder management, sexual dysfunctions, and more.

Additionally, she specializes in neuropsychological assessment and rehabilitation. She works with individuals facing memory and concentration disorders, dementia, neurodegenerative diseases, and changes in cognitive functions, behavior, and emotion resulting from brain injury.

She designs individualized cognitive strengthening programs and supports caregivers by providing practical guidance and psychoeducation.

Her approach is active, collaborative, and tailored to your specific needs. Therapy is not merely a conversation—you will acquire specific tools that you can apply in your daily life.

Change does not happen overnight—but it does occur when there is proper guidance, scientific evidence, and collaboration.

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.

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.

Elena Vrettakou MSc is a Clinical Psychologist, graduate of Panteion University of Athens, and maintains a private practice in Ampelokipoi. Concurrently, she works in programs focused on the development and empowerment of interdisciplinary and supportive structures. She has undergone postgraduate training in Educational Psychology and subsequently specialized in Psychotherapy (MSc) at the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. Since 2010, she has worked in various mental health and educational settings, providing support to adults, adolescents, children, as well as LGBTQ+ individuals. Furthermore, she actively participates in numerous advanced trainings related to clinical psychopathology, psychoanalytic theory, and practice. In her private practice, she applies a psychodynamic approach, focusing on the unconscious processes governing the psyche and aiming not only at symptom elimination but also at in-depth understanding and care of the self.

Kontrafouri Elisavet-Aleksandra is a Psychologist with a private practice in Syntagma. She studied Psychology at the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki and completed postgraduate studies in "Global Health – Disaster Medicine" (MSc in Crisis Management) at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. Additionally, she is currently specializing in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) at the Society of Cognitive and Behavioral Studies. She is a member of the organization “Touch of Life,” where she provides psychological support to oncology patients and their support networks. She works with a wide range of mental health issues, including individuals experiencing panic attacks, phobias, anxiety and mood disorders, stress, relationship problems, and those seeking personal development. She collaborates with the Friends Association of the Obstetrics-Gynecology Clinic of Aretaieio Hospital, offering psychological support to oncology patients. Her professional experience is strongly marked by volunteer work, including participation at the University Psychiatric Clinic of Papageorgiou Hospital and at the therapeutic center in Leros.

Pararas Polyvios has 26 years of experience as a Psychologist. He studied psychology at the University of Athens and subsequently received further training in Cognitive Therapy at I.E.TH.S. He has also been trained in early intervention for autism and in the diagnosis and rehabilitation of learning disabilities at DIKEPSY, as well as in Clinical Psychopathology at EPIPSY. He served as a scientific collaborator at the Medical School of Athens and worked at Aeginiteio Hospital in the specialized Crisis Intervention Clinic. He then worked in home care for severe mental disorders at the non-profit organization Anodos. He has also worked at the Naval Hospital of Salamis, in the Preventive Mental Health Office of the Navy, in the Municipality of Naxos, in the Child Psychiatry Clinics Galinos, in the daycare centers of D.E.H., and at the speech therapy center KADMOS. During the 2023-2024 period, he collaborated with ICPA in the internship of students from the University of Athens and New York College. In the academic year 2024-2025, he was certified in Sports Psychology by the University of Athens. He is a volunteer Sports Psychologist for the Euroleague, participating in the Olympiacos Piraeus basketball team ONE TEAM. Concurrently, he specialized in Adolescent Crisis at IPSYPE from 2024 to 2025. He maintains a private practice in Ampelokipoi.

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).

Georgia Dermani is a Psychologist with a private practice located in Ampelokipoi, where she conducts individual sessions. She completed her studies at the University of East London and continued her training at Aeginiteio Hospital in Athens. She is undergoing training in somatic psychotherapy at the Wilhelm Reich Psychotherapy and Counseling Center - Hellenic Institute of Neurovegetative Therapy and Character Analysis (E.I.N.A.). After completing her studies, she voluntarily provided psychotherapy services for four consecutive years within a social solidarity network in Athens. Her therapeutic approach is a personal synthesis developed through years of experience, intensive study, personal therapy, and supervision. The primary foundation of her approach is Psychodynamic, rooted in Psychoanalytic theory and clinical practice.

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.

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.

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.