Health professionals for Anxiety and Stress in Attica

Varoni Antonia holds a BSc and MSc in Psychology and Psychotherapy and maintains a private practice in Galatsi. She graduated from the Department of Psychology at the University of Wales and holds a postgraduate diploma in Clinical and Social Psychology from the University of East London. She is currently undergoing training as a Psychoanalyst at the Institute of Classical Psychoanalysis, while simultaneously having been trained in structured clinical assessment and psychometric measurement of symptomatology and course of emotional disorders at the Hellenic Bipolar Organization. Additionally, she has completed an e-learning program on the Psychoanalytic Process at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and has received training in psychoeducational interventions as well as behavioral family therapy in psychosis at Aiginiteio Hospital. During her professional career, she worked as a Psychologist at the Psychiatric Clinic Galinio Melathron, where she formed personality groups and groups of individuals with addictions aimed at their psychosocial rehabilitation. Furthermore, she volunteered her services by creating development and reintegration groups for patients of the Psychiatric Hospital of Attica "Dromokaitio." Finally, as part of her continuous education, she has participated in scientific conferences and is a member of the British Psychological Society.

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.

Kastorini Vasiliki is a Psychologist who conducts online sessions. She holds a degree from the Department of Psychology at Panteion University. She has received further training in the Gestalt Psychotherapy Program at the Gestalt Foundation, in Psychodiagnostics: Techniques and Tools for Personality Assessment in Psychological Diagnosis, and in the "Training Department in Forensic Psychology, Forensic Psychopathology, and Psychodiagnostics. Theory and Expert Evaluation Techniques & Counseling in Civil and Criminal Sectors, Adults and Minors" in Italy. The psychologist has significant professional experience in psychotherapy and counseling and has volunteered in the psychological support department of the General Children’s Hospital of Penteli, at "Together for the Child," at the Penteli Children’s Convalescent Home, at the Municipal Clinics of the Heraklion Municipality in Attica, and in other facilities. She also participates in numerous conferences, specialized seminars, workshops, and symposiums in Greece, aiming for continuous education and professional development.

Maria Kologgiou is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist - Group Analyst and maintains a private practice in Aigaleo. She studied Psychology at Panteion University of Social and Political Sciences and is a certified Group Analyst by the Hellenic Organization of Psychotherapy & Education in Group Analysis. Currently, she is training in Positive Psychology at the Lifelong Learning Center of Panteion University. She has experience and specializes in depression, emotional disorders, interpersonal relationships, as well as anxiety and mood disorders.

Giannos Papilas, BSc, MSc (cand.) – Psychologist, CBT Trainee Psychotherapist

Giannos Papilas is a licensed psychologist with a BSc in Psychology from Cardiff Metropolitan University and a current MSc candidate in Cognitive Behavioral Psychotherapy at the University of Strasbourg. He operates a private practice in the area of Gyzi, Athens, where he provides individual psychotherapy to adolescents and adults, grounded in the principles of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT).

His clinical approach is centered on evidence-based methodologies, with an emphasis on enhancing psychological resilience, emotional regulation, and overall mental well-being. In addition to his formal academic training, he has received certification as a Marte Meo Practitioner, integrating therapeutic video-based techniques that support interpersonal awareness and change through guided self-observation.

Giannos has participated in volunteer initiatives with the Municipality of Athens and Amnesty International, gaining valuable experience working with socially vulnerable and multicultural populations. He is fluent in English and committed to ongoing professional development, supervision, and ethical clinical practice.

Tyraki Aikaterini MSc is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist and maintains a private practice in Nea Ionia. She is a member of the Hellenic Psychological Society and a distinguished graduate of the Department of Psychology at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. She completed her postgraduate studies at the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, where she conducted a thesis on Health Promotion and Education, focusing on the psychosocial factors influencing the eating behavior of children and adolescents, which was rated Excellent. She is specialized with six years of training in Systemic Psychotherapy and Family Therapy and is a member of the European Family Therapy Association. Additionally, she has specialized in internet addiction among adolescent and adult populations at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and the Psychiatric Hospital of Attica. She is a trained Career Counseling Advisor and skilled in the assessment and rehabilitation of Learning Disabilities. To date, she works as a school psychologist in private educational institutions and has coordinated numerous Parent School groups in public and private schools. She is a member of Greek and international scientific societies, with active research work and presentations at international, European, and national conferences. She follows contemporary developments in psychological research through selected training sessions and supervision meetings. In her practice, she provides therapeutic and counseling services to adults, couples, and families. Finally, she facilitates groups for children, adolescents, and adults to empower them in their roles, improve communication, and manage interpersonal relationships.

Vaso Sofia is a Psychologist-Psychotherapist, licensed to practice with license number 912/6-2-2017, and maintains a private practice in Agia Paraskevi. Holding a Bachelor's degree in Psychology from the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and a Master's degree in Clinical Psychology from Leiden University, she completed her training in the Rational Emotive Behavioral approach. Through this approach, her goal is to teach individuals the power they have over their thoughts and emotions, as well as techniques for functional and logical handling of challenging daily situations. In 2025, she began her training in EMDR psychotherapy, which aims to relieve individuals from the emotional and physical distress caused by troubling and adverse life experiences. Since 2019, she has been working in private mental health service providers, dealing with children, adolescents, and adults. Finally, due to her interest in the developments in Psychology, she continuously chooses to stay informed and trained through seminars.

Kouvaras Konstantinos is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist with a private practice in Chalandri. He holds a master's degree in Child and Adolescent Psychology (Child and Adolescent Psychology M.Sc.) from Leiden University in the Netherlands and a degree in Psychology from Panteion University. He is a certified Cognitive-Behavioral Therapist and has completed his studies at the Institute for Research and Behavioral Therapy. He specializes in anxiety disorders, depressive disorders, and personality disorders. He holds a Professional License to Practice Psychology (License No. 1247, Date 25/02/2011).

Kyriaki Sapalidou is a physician specialized in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation with extensive experience in the treatment of patients with musculoskeletal, rheumatological, neurological conditions, and chronic pain. She graduated from the Medical School of the University of Ioannina and is a member of the Hellenic Society of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (EEFIAP) and the European Board of Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine, recognized by the UEMS (Union Européenne des Médecins Spécialistes).

She has been practicing as a physiatrist since 2003 as an independent professional at her private clinic in Peristeri, where she is the scientific head of the physiotherapy department. Additionally, she practices medical acupuncture, having been trained and certified by the International Acupuncture Medical Association (ICMART).

She has served as the scientific director of the Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation department in major private healthcare facilities, such as Metropolitan General and the "Lefkos Stavros" Clinic, while also gaining valuable experience in the public sector with training at prominent hospitals including the General Hospital of Athens "Evangelismos" - Polyclinic, the General Hospital of Attica "Sismanogleio," and the General Hospital of Attica KAT.

As part of her continuous professional development, she has attended over 30 educational seminars and training programs in Greece and abroad, and has published multiple scientific studies, actively contributing to research and the scientific community in her field.

Karouzi Ioanna is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist and maintains a private practice in Agios Eleftherios. She is a graduate of the Psychology Department of Aristotle University of Thessaloniki and the Counseling and Psychotherapy Program in the Person-Centered Approach at ICPS, College of Human Sciences. She is a member of the European Association of Psychotherapy (EAP).

During her professional career, she has worked in numerous shelters and mental health centers, gaining valuable experience in counseling support for children and their families as well as psychological support for refugees. She has previously volunteered with the Non-Profit Organizations "Freedom Gate Greece" and "The Smile of the Child." In her private practice, she specializes in counseling, non-directive intervention, and the person-centered approach. Finally, she has attended numerous seminars and conferences aimed at continuous education and training in her field.

Η Ιωάννα Καπετανάκου είναι Ψυχολόγος - Συστημική Ψυχοθεραπεύτρια και διατηρεί ιδιωτικό γραφείο στην Αγία Παρασκευή. Είναι απόφοιτη του Τμήματος Ψυχολογίας του Εθνικού και Καποδιστριακού Πανεπιστημίου Αθηνών και κάτοχος Μεταπτυχιακού Διπλώματος (MSc) στην "Ψυχιατροδικαστική" από την Ιατρική Σχολή του ΕΚΠΑ. Παράλληλα, ολοκλήρωσε πενταετή ειδίκευση στη Συστημική Ψυχοθεραπεία και Θεραπεία Οικογένειας στο Συστημικό Κέντρο Εκπαίδευσης και Ψυχοθεραπείας «ΣΚΕΨΥΣ». Επιπλέον, έχει ολοκληρώσει διετή εκπαίδευση στη Ψυχοδυναμική ψυχοθεραπεία στο Ψυχιατρικό Νοσοκομείο Αττικής. Έχει εκπαιδευτεί στην "Κλινική Ψυχοπαθολογία" στην Α' Ψυχιατρική Κλινική του Αιγινητείου Νοσοκομείου. Διαθέτει πολυετή επαγγελματική εμπειρία στον χώρο της ψυχικής υγείας, τόσο στον δημόσιο όσο και στον ιδιωτικό τομέα. Από το 2019 εργάζεται ως Σχολική Ψυχολόγος σε μονάδες Πρωτοβάθμιας και Δευτεροβάθμιας Εκπαίδευσης προσφέροντας υποστήριξη σε όλα τα μέλη της σχολικής κοινότητας, ενώ από το 2014 ασκεί ιδιωτικά το επάγγελμα της Ψυχολόγου - Ψυχοθεραπεύτριας. Την παρούσα στιγμή, προσφέρει επιπλέον εθελοντικά τις υπηρεσίες της ως Ψυχολόγος στον "Οσελότο", Ειδική Μονάδα Ψυχοκοινωνικής Παρέμβασης,για εφήβους και νέους που παρουσιάζουν αποκκλίνουσα&παραβατική συμπεριφορά.

Έχει εργαστεί σε δημόσιες και ιδιωτικές δομές υγείας όπως το Ελληνικό Κέντρο Ψυχικής Υγιεινής και Ερευνών (Ε.ΚΕ.Ψ.Υ.Ε.), το τμήμα Ψυχιατρικής παιδιού και εφήβου του Γενικού Νοσοκομείου «Ασκληπιείο» Βούλας, το Μαιευτήριο "ΙΑΣΩ", το Σωματείο "PRAKSIS", καθώς και με Κέντρα ειδικών θεραπειών, αποκτώντας σημαντική εμπειρία στην αξιολόγηση και ψυχολογική υποστήριξη παιδιών, εφήβων, ενηλίκων και οικογενειών. Παρακολουθεί συστηματικά προγράμματα μετεκπαίδευσης και εξειδίκευσης σε σύγχρονα πεδία της ψυχολογίας, όπως η Κλινική Ψυχοπαθολογία, οι εξαρτήσεις, η ψυχική υγεία παιδιών και εφήβων, η γονεικότητα, η σεξουαλική διαπαιδαγώγηση, η διαχείριση του πένθους, η διαμεσολάβηση ομηλίκων, οι διαταραχές αυτιστικού φάσματος. Επιπροσθέτως, είναι Πιστοποιημένη "Εκπαιδεύτρια-Συντονίστρια Ομάδων Σχολών Γονέων" καθώς και "Συντονίστρια Ομάδων Εφήβων" από τον Πανελλήνιο Σύνδεσμο Σχολών Γονέων. Παράλληλα, διαθέτει διδακτική εμπειρία ως εκπαιδεύτρια σε Δημόσιες Σχολές Ανώτερης Επαγγελματικής Κατάρτισης (Σ.Α.Ε.Κ. και Δ.Ι.Ε.Κ.), διδάσκοντας γνωστικά αντικείμενα Ψυχολογίας και Αναπτυξιακής Ψυχολογίας. Στο ιδιωτικό της γραφείο παρέχει υπηρεσίες ατομικής και ομαδικής ψυχοθεραπείας εφήβων και ενηλίκων, συμβουλευτικής γονέων και οικογενειακής θεραπείας, συμβουλευτικής και ψυχοθεραπείας ζεύγους προσεγγίζοντας κάθε θεραπευόμενο με σεβασμό, ενσυναίσθηση και επιστημονική τεκμηρίωση. Στόχος της είναι η δημιουργία μιας ασφαλούς θεραπευτικής σχέσης, μέσα στην οποία το άτομο μπορεί να κατανοήσει τις δυσκολίες του, να αξιοποιήσει τις προσωπικές του δυνάμεις και να προχωρήσει σε ουσιαστικές και διαρκείς αλλαγές. Επιπλέον, οργανώνει ομάδες Σχολών Γονέων με στόχο την ενίσχυση της γονεικότητας και του ρόλου των γονέων στη σύγχρονη κοινωνία και παρέχει συμβουλευτική υποστήριξη σε Εκπαιδευτικούς. Είναι τακτικό μέλος της Ελληνικής Εταιρείας Συστημικής Θεραπείας (ΕΛΕΣΥΘ), συμμετέχει ενεργά στην επιστημονική κοινότητα μέσω συνεδρίων και ομιλιών και έχει δημοσιεύσει ερευνητική εργασία στον τομέα της Ψυχιατροδικαστικής.

Georgios Vyrinis, MD, MSc, is a Psychiatrist and Certified Psychotherapist with a private practice in Voula, Athens. He has extensive clinical experience in Sweden, where he completed his psychiatric residency at Sahlgrenska University Hospital — the largest hospital in Scandinavia.

He has supported numerous individuals facing challenges such as Anxiety, Depressive mood, Bipolar disorder, Addiction issues, Self-destructive tendencies, as well as difficulties with focus, organization (e.g., ADHD) and social interaction (e.g., Asperger’s). He also has experience working with individuals struggling with obsessions, intrusive thoughts, or compulsive rituals (OCD), as well as in psychotic spectrum conditions.

His psychotherapy training spans eight years and includes:

– Certification in Psychodynamic Psychotherapy from the Swedish National Board of Health and Welfare

– Specialization in ISTDP (Intensive Short-Term Dynamic Psychotherapy) under the supervision of Dr. Allan Abbass, a renowned psychiatrist and psychotherapist

– Training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

He strongly believes in the importance of the therapist’s personal inner work, having completed over 250 hours of personal psychotherapy as an essential part of understanding the therapeutic role.

In his private practice, he offers:

– Psychiatric evaluation and Diagnosis

– Follow-up with or without medication, based on each individual’s needs

– Individual and Group psychotherapy

– Couple therapy and Parental support

– Exploration of emotional and cognitive difficulties in adults

– Counseling on personal or professional development and management of inner conflicts

The psychotherapeutic methods are based on contemporary scientific research and are included in leading international clinical guidelines as first-line treatments for mental health difficulties. He integrates techniques that support both the understanding of thought patterns and the experiential processing of emotions.

He works with individuals across a wide spectrum of functionality — from those who are able to meet the demands of daily life and relationships, to those experiencing significant limitations due to persistent psychological or emotional difficulties.

He also has extensive experience working in hospital-based Liaison psychiatry, supporting patients facing mental health challenges related to physical illness, such as cancer or chronic medical conditions. He provides psychological and/or pharmacological support for grief and emotional distress related to motherhood, infertility, and perinatal periods.

Dr. Vyrinis is trained in providing online psychotherapy sessions, maintaining the depth and quality of the therapeutic relationship. He also offers home visits, when needed, for individuals with limited mobility or other restrictions.

His office is located in a quiet area of Voula, with available parking, and offers a warm and confidential setting. He conducts sessions in Greek, English, and Swedish.

Nikolaos Sxoretsanitis is a Clinical Psychologist - Psychoanalyst, graduate of the Department of Psychology and the Master's program in Clinical Psychology at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens (NKUA), and is also a PhD candidate at the same University. Since 2011, he has worked in community mental health services. For the past 10 years, he has been a psychologist at the Babel Day Center. He has been an active member of the Freud Lacan Psychoanalytic Society in Athens from 2010 to the present. He is also a collaborator of Le Pari de Lacan in France and the Irish School of Lacanian Psychoanalysis in Ireland.

Tsoumezi Lia is a Psychologist and Psychotherapist specializing in the Integrative approach, maintaining a private practice in Glyfada. She studied Psychology BSc (Hons) at the University of East London and holds a postgraduate specialization in Counselling & Psychotherapy (MA) in the Integrative approach from the University of East London. She has received two years of training at the Hellenic Institute of Orgonomy in the technique of Bioenergetic Body Psychotherapy and Character Analysis. She possesses extensive clinical experience, working as a Psychotherapist in the short-term psychotherapy unit of the Regional Development and Mental Health Society (E.P.A.PSY.) and has encountered a wide variety of cases. She provides counseling and psychotherapy sessions for adults and adolescents. She manages cases of stress, anxiety and mood disorders, with difficulties in interpersonal relationships, self-esteem, and coping with challenges arising from life changes. Finally, she helps individuals discover the potential of their creative forces through therapy, aimed at their personal development.

Panagiota Sampalou is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist with extensive experience in individual psychotherapy for adults and young adults, maintaining a private practice in Cholargos. She has been active in the field since 2014, concurrently engaging in academic teaching and participating in Psychoanalytic and Psychotherapeutic programs. She holds a degree in Psychology from the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. She possesses a professional psychologist license valid throughout the country issued by the General Directorate of Public Health and Social Welfare. She teaches "Psychodynamic Models" and "Psychodynamic Developmental Theories" at the Greek Center for Training – Psychotherapy through Arts. She specializes in Relational Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy as well as classical Psychoanalytic thought and practice. She has participated as a speaker at conferences and workshops.

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.