Health professionals for Anxiety and Stress near Exarcheia

Η Δανάη Νταφούλη είναι κλινική ψυχολόγος (MSc) - ψυχοθεραπεύτρια και διατηρεί το ιδιωτικό της γραφείο στην περιοχή των Αμπελοκήπων στην Αθήνα από το 2022. Σπούδασε και αποφοίτησε με άριστα από το τμήμα ψυχολογίας του Εθνικού και Καποδιστριακού Πανεπιστημίου Αθηνών το 2016 και έλαβε την άδεια ασκήσεως επαγγέλματος από την Περιφέρεια Αττικής με αριθμό πρωτοκόλλου 16792. Συνέχισε με μεταπτυχιακές σπουδές στην Κλινική Ψυχολογία στο Πανεπιστήμιο του Leiden στην Ολλανδία.

Έχει ολοκληρώσει την εκπαίδευση της στην Γνωσιακή Συμπεριφοριστική Ψυχοθεραπεία παρακολουθώντας τετραετές πρόγραμμα εξειδίκευσης στην Εταιρεία Γνωσιακών Συμπεριφοριστικών Σπουδών, λαμβάνοντας πλήρη θεωρητική και κλινική κατάρτιση για τη θεραπεία ενηλίκων και παιδιών. Επιπλέον έχει εκπαιδευτεί στην Τραυματοθεραπεία μέσω της πρωτοποριακής θεραπείας Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) στο Ινστιτούτο Τραυματοθεραπείας Αθηνών. Έχει επίσης καταρτιστεί στο Motivational Interviewing (Κινητοποιητική Συνέντευξη), μια θεραπευτική πρακτική με στόχο την ενίσχυση κινήτρου και τη επίλυση της αμφιθυμίας, στο Πανεπιστημιακό Νοσοκομείο του Άμστερνταμ. Στο παρόν συμμετέχει σε σεμινάρια και προγράμματα εκπαίδευσης διδάσκοντας και παρέχοντας εποπτείες στο Motivational Interviewing σε επαγγελματίες ψυχικής υγείας.

Στο παρελθόν, το 2017, σπούδαζε και εργάζονταν στην Ολλανδία στο Πανεπιστήμιο του Leiden και στην κλινική του Πανεπιστημιακού Νοσοκομείου του Άμστερνταμ (AMC). Έως σήμερα διατηρεί αυτή τη συνεργασία συμμετέχοντας ερευνητικά στο έργο τους. Το 2019 επιστρέφοντας στην Ελλάδα εργάστηκε προσφέροντας ψυχολογική υποστήριξη σε ευάλωτες κοινωνικές ομάδες στα προγράμματα του Διεθνή Οργανισμού Μετανάστευσης και του Ελληνικού Ερυθρού Σταυρού (2019-2021). Έπειτα εργάστηκε επί τετραετίας (2021-2025) σε κέντρα θεραπειών παιδιών και εφήβων στην Αθήνα και στην ενδοκρινολογική μονάδα του Πανεπιστημίου Αθηνών παρέχοντας ατομικές και ομαδικές συνεδρίες σε παιδιά, εφήβους και συμβουλευτική γονέων.

Στη διάρκεια των σπουδών της, έκανε πρακτική άσκηση στην ψυχιατρική κλινική του Αττικού Νοσοκομείου για ένα χρόνο αλλά και στο συμβουλευτικό κέντρο του Πανεπιστημίου του Leiden όπου και ανέλαβε τα πρώτα της περιστατικά. Επιπλέον παρακολούθησε εκπαιδευτικά προγράμματα επιμόρφωσης, όπως σεμινάριο για τη διαταραχή ύπνου, εξάμηνη επιμόρφωση στην «ψυχιατρική των εφήβων» στο Αιγινήτειο Νοσοκομείο, ετήσιο πρόγραμμα εκπαίδευσης στις «εξαρτήσεις και ψυχική υγεία» στο ΚΕΘΕΑ, σεμινάριο στη δραματοθεραπεία, εκπαιδευτικά προγράμματα για θέματα παιδικής προστασίας και διαχείρισης θυμάτων έμφυλης βίας και βασανιστηρίων από τον Ελληνικό Ερυθρό Σταυρό. Στο παρελθόν έχει προσφέρει εθελοντική εργασία και έχει συμμετάσχει σε σεμινάρια και ημερίδες ως συντονίστρια στην Ελλάδα και στο εξωτερικό.

Dr. Kalogera Elena, MD, MSc, is a Psychiatrist and Psychotherapist, graduate of the Medical School of Sassari, Italy, with a Master's degree in Emergency Health Care. She also has advanced training in Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy, Clinical Psychopathology, and Psychometrics. She is a scientific collaborator at the Women's Mental Health Clinic of the 1st Psychiatric Department at Aiginiteio Hospital and at the Specialized Early Intervention Outpatient Clinic for Psychosis at the same department. Additionally, she serves as the Vice President of the Non-Profit Organization "Mitos." In her private practice in Ilisia, she offers high-quality services for the treatment and monitoring of disorders related to anxiety, depression, phobias, panic attacks, and difficulties in managing emotional and social situations. She is a specialized EMDR therapist – Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing – a pioneering, innovative method of structured psychotherapy that integrates elements from various approaches and is considered highly effective.

Panopoulou Xara is a Psychologist, Sexologist, and Psychotherapist.

She completed her studies in Psychology (BSc) at Panteion University and has been trained in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). Additionally, she specializes in the Treatment of Psychosexual Disorders and has presented at conferences related to sexual health. She is continuing her education in Compassion-Focused Therapy (CFT), having completed the basic cycle and proceeding with supervision and further professional development.

The office is located at the Smart CNS Center, in Syntagma, a specialized mental health medical center that offers a modern, safe, and supportive environment.

Previously, she has provided services in private practices and organizations such as the Special Clinic for Sexual Disorders (Aeginiteio Hospital), the Psychogeriatric Society "Nestor," the Counseling Station & Telephone Line for HIV/AIDS, the NGO IASIS, milamou.gr, and PRAKSIS.

She works with a broad range of psychological difficulties, including anxiety, depression, relationship disorders, sexual dysfunctions, and self-esteem issues, tailoring her techniques according to the needs of each patient.

Η Αδαμαντία Δούρη αποφοίτησε από το Τμήμα Ψυχολογίας του Πανεπιστημίου Κρήτης, όπου παρουσίασε την έρευνά της σχετικά με την Παχυσαρκία στο Πανελλήνιο Συνέδριο Ψυχολογίας το 2016. ​Ολοκλήρωσε μεταπτυχιακές σπουδές (MSc) στο King’s College London, όπου στην Ψυχική Υγεία Παιδιών και Εφήβων, ένα από τα κορυφαία εκπαιδευτικά ιδρύματα στον τομέα της ψυχικής υγείας, εστιάζοντας στην κλινική μελέτη των ψυχικών διαταραχών και τη θεραπευτική τους αντιμετώπιση. Στο πλαίσιο της κλινικής της εκπαίδευσης, απέκτησε εμπειρία στο Maudsley Hospital, ένα από τα πιο διάσημα νοσοκομεία ψυχικής υγείας, όπου εξειδικεύτηκε στη διάγνωση και θεραπεία ψυχικών διαταραχών σε ένα ποικιλόμορφο πληθυσμό ασθενών. 

Ολοκλήρωσε τετραετή εκπαίδευση στη Γνωσιακή Συμπεριφοριστική Ψυχοθεραπεία (CBT) από την Εταιρεία Γνωσιακών Συμπεριφοριστικών Σπουδών, σύμφωνα με τα πρότυπα της Ευρωπαϊκής Εταιρείας Γνωσιακών Συμπεριφοριστικών Ψυχοθεραπειών (EABCT). Παράλληλα, έχει εκπαιδευτεί στην εφαρμογή της θεραπείας EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) για την αντιμετώπιση ψυχικού τραύματος, άγχωδών διαταραχών και φοβιών, ολοκληρώνοντας ειδική εκπαίδευση στο Ινστιτούτο Τραυματοθεραπείας, που είναι αναγνωρισμένος φορέας του EMDR HELLAS και του EMDR EUROPE. 

Πλέον δουλεύει ατομικά και συνεργάζεται με Κλινικούς Ψυχολόγους - Ψυχοθεραπευτές με εξειδίκευση στο CBT & EMDR. Με συνδυασμό αυτών των εξειδικεύσεων και μεθόδων, προσφέρει μια πλήρη και εξειδικευμένη προσέγγιση στην ψυχική υγεία, διασφαλίζοντας ότι κάθε ασθενής λαμβάνει την κατάλληλη και εξατομικευμένη θεραπεία για την προσωπική του ανάγκη.

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Επαγγελματική Εμπειρία​

Έχει εργαστεί ως κλινική ψυχολόγος - ψυχοθεραπεύτρια σε κλινικά πλαίσια, σε διάφορα νοσοκομεία και οργανισμούς, τόσο στην Ελλάδα όσο και στο εξωτερικό. Η κλινική της πορεία ξεκίνησε με την εργασία της εθελοντικά ως κλινική ψυχολόγος στο Παιδοψυχιατρικό Τμήμα του Νοσοκομείου Παίδων Παναγιώτης & Αγλαΐα Κυριακού, όπου παρέμεινε για ένα χρόνο στο πλαίσιο της πρακτικής της άσκησης. Στη συνέχεια, εργάστηκε ως κλινικός ψυχολόγος για αρκετά χρόνια στο Εθνικό Σύστημα Υγείας της Μεγάλης Βρετανίας (NHS), σε περιοχές όπως το Λονδίνο (Maudsley Hospital- South London & Maudsley NHS Trust) και το Λιτζ (Bradford District NHS Trust), παρέχοντας ψυχοθεραπεία σε ενήλικες και παιδιά με σοβαρές ψυχικές διαταραχές και τραύματα.

Η εμπειρία της σε νοσοκομειακά περιβάλλοντα την οδήγησε στην εξειδίκευση στην κλινική ψυχολογία, εστιάζοντας σε διάφορες πτυχές και θεραπευτικές μεθόδους για ψυχολογικές δυσκολίες, όπως το άγχος, η κατάθλιψη, οι διαταραχές προσωπικότητας, οι συναισθηματικές δυσκολίες και το ψυχικό τραύμα. Κατά τη διάρκεια της θητείας της, εκπαιδεύτηκε στη χρήση διαγνωστικών εργαλείων, όπως το ADOS για αυτισμό και ΔΕΠΥ, καθώς και σε νοομετρικές κλίμακες (WISC, WPPSI).

Επιπλέον, η ψυχολόγος έχει συνεργαστεί ως ψυχολόγος με ΜΚΟ και διεθνείς οργανισμούς, υποστηρίζοντας ευάλωτες ομάδες, όπως πρόσφυγες και άτομα με ειδικές ανάγκες, αποκτώντας έτσι βαθιά γνώση στην υποστήριξη ατόμων που βιώνουν συνθήκες ψυχολογικής κρίσης και τραύματος. Τα τελευταία χρόνια, αποτελεί εξωτερικό συνεργάτη του Ινστιτούτου Έρευνας και Θεραπείας της Συμπεριφοράς, εστιάζοντας στην κλινική εφαρμογή της Γνωσιακής Συμπεριφοριστικής Ψυχοθεραπείας.

Από το 2020, διατηρεί ιδιωτικό γραφείο και προσφέρει εξειδικευμένες ψυχοθεραπευτικές υπηρεσίες που προσαρμόζονται στις ατομικές ανάγκες κάθε θεραπευόμενου. Στην καθημερινή της πρακτική, η κα. Δούρη λαμβάνει τακτική εποπτεία και διαρκώς ενημερώνεται για τις εξελίξεις στον τομέα της ψυχικής υγείας, καθώς και για νέες τεχνικές και μεθόδους που μπορούν να ενισχύσουν την αποτελεσματικότητα της θεραπείας. Με προσανατολισμό στην ολιστική φροντίδα του ατόμου, προσαρμόζει την προσέγγισή της ανάλογα με τις ανάγκες κάθε θεραπευόμενου, δίνοντας έμφαση στη βέλτιστη υγεία και ευημερία του.

Giorgos Orfanos is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist and maintains two private practices, in Peristeri and Athens (Ilisia - Hilton). He holds a distinction-awarded master's degree in Applied Clinical Psychology (MSc in Applied Clinical Psychology with Distinction) from the University of Central Lancashire, as well as a first-class honours degree in Psychology (BSc Hons Psychology Science – First Class Honours) from the University of Essex. Additionally, he has completed studies in Economics at Kingston University in London. He specializes in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), which he completed at the Center for Applied Psychotherapy and Counseling, with experience in individual sessions and group interventions within mental health organizations such as the NGOs Agkalia and Symvallein. His therapeutic approaches incorporate elements from the "third wave" of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), including Mindfulness, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT). Furthermore, his extensive background in the business sector has motivated him to continuously develop his knowledge of critical psychological concepts such as anxiety, stress, and generally high psycho-emotional pressure and performance conditions (performance psychology). He believes in a collaborative relationship, considering the therapeutic alliance and unconditional acceptance as the cornerstone for the success of therapy, the enhancement of self-awareness, psychological resilience, and personal development.

Apostolopoulou Antigoni is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist with a private practice in Kolonaki. She holds a Ph.D. in Psychology from the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. She possesses a master's degree in "Counseling Psychology and Counseling in Health, Work, and Education" from the University of Athens, as well as a degree in Psychology from Panteion University of Social and Political Sciences. The psychologist has significant professional experience. She provides counseling and psychotherapy services to adults and adolescents for a wide range of difficulties, including anxiety disorders, interpersonal difficulties, mood disorders, self-esteem issues, obsessive-compulsive disorder, depression, social phobia, panic attacks, and others. Additionally, her research activity includes presentations at conferences and publications in international scientific journals, with primary interests in social psychology, therapeutic practice, and the relationship between art and the science of psychology. She is a permanent collaborator of the Laboratory of Qualitative Research in Psychology and Mental Health of the Department of Psychology at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and a member of the Hellenic Psychological Society (ELPS - Counseling Psychology Division and Division of Psychology of Creativity and Art).

Haroula Tsatsani is a Psychologist, graduate of the Department of Psychology at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens (NKUA), and a Relational Psychoanalytic Psychotherapist, certified by the Institute of Relational and Group Psychotherapy (ISOPS). She is a member of the International Association for Relational Psychoanalysis and Psychotherapy (IARPP) and the American Group Psychotherapy Association (AGPA). She has successfully completed the Master's Program in "Clinical Management of Addictions" at the Athens Medical School and has extensive clinical experience in public and private mental health institutions. She has collaborated with Day Centers (Ariadni–KMOP, Galini–Prometheus), the Psychological Support Hotline 10306, primary and secondary education schools as a school psychologist, as well as hospitals such as "Evangelismos". Additionally, she has experience in the diagnosis and treatment of sexual dysfunctions, as well as supporting children and adolescents in shelters for unaccompanied minors. Currently, she maintains a private practice in Mets, providing psychotherapy to adults and adolescents facing difficulties in interpersonal relationships, mental disorders, psychosomatic symptoms, addictions, and other challenges. Simultaneously, she collaborates with the psychotherapeutic center "Psychoplefsi" in Athens and the Konstantakou office in Western Attica. She holds a Professional Practice License as a Psychologist (7894/12.10.2016) and receives consistent supervision and training, continuously advancing her personal and professional development.

Tampaki Mairi is a licensed Psychologist and a certified Cognitive-Behavioral Psychotherapist. She maintains a private practice in Zografou, offering both in-person and online sessions to adolescents and adults. She graduated from the Department of Psychology at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, with postgraduate studies in the "Science of Stress and Health Promotion" program at the Medical School of the same university. During her academic career, she collaborated with Aeginiteio Hospital as well as Day Centers, providing psychological support and participating in the therapeutic process of individuals facing various psychological challenges. As a mental health professional, she has worked with private therapeutic centers, school environments, and psychosocial rehabilitation structures, undertaking the support of children, adolescents, and adults. Concurrently, she holds an active role in voluntary programs, offering support to vulnerable social groups, while also engaging in research focused on the study of issues related to mental and physical health. Ms. Tampaki consistently invests in continuous education, participating in scientific conferences and specialized seminars related to clinical practice and contemporary approaches in psychotherapy. At the same time, she ensures systematic supervision and personal development, aiming to continuously enhance her professional quality and the therapeutic care provided. Using scientifically supported methods and individualized approaches, Ms. Tampaki supports her clients in managing their concerns, promoting their mental health and personal development.

Ms. Malliou Panou MSc, DHP, MBPsS is a certified Psychologist - Psychotherapist with license number 5854. She studied Psychology in the UK and Australia. She completed postgraduate studies in Health Psychology at City St George's, University of London. She has received further training in Clinical Psychopathology and has specialized in individual, group, and family therapy through a four-year clinical program. Additionally, she has specialized in the treatment of anxiety disorders and obsessive-compulsive disorder, as well as in the treatment of psychosexual disorders through two-year programs at the Research University Mental Health Institute and the 1st Psychiatric Clinic of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. She is also involved in designing prevention and health promotion programs at both individual and community levels. She collaborates with physicians and health professionals where interdisciplinary cooperation is deemed necessary for effective therapeutic intervention. A wide range of disorders and difficulties are addressed (Depression, mood disorders, borderline personality disorder, anxiety disorders, panic attacks, obsessive-compulsive disorder, phobias, health-related behavior issues, health anxiety, interpersonal problems, adjustment difficulties, grief). Finally, she is a member of the British Psychological Society, the Hellenic Society of Systemic and Family Therapy, and the European Society for Sexual Medicine.

Katerina Aslanoglou is a Psychologist-Psychotherapist and PhD Candidate in Clinical Psychology at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens (NKUA), specializing in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy - CBT. Concurrently, she collaborates as part of her internship practice with the Institute for Research and Therapy of Behavior (ΙΕΘΣ). She graduated from the Department of Psychology at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and completed her postgraduate studies in Health Promotion and Education at the Medical School of Athens, graduating with honors. Currently, she continues her academic career as a PhD Candidate in Clinical Psychology at the Department of Psychology of NKUA. Additionally, she has been trained in Counseling and Psychotherapy for LGBTQ+ individuals by Orlando LGBT - Mental Health Without Stigma. She has attended numerous seminars, is the author of scientific articles, and has participated in national and European scientific conferences. She works privately with adults in individual psychotherapy and simultaneously collaborates with an organization providing psychological support and empowerment to women and female-identifying individuals experiencing gender-based violence. Finally, she was honored with a commendation from the National Center for Social Solidarity (E.K.K.A) for her voluntary contribution to policies of inclusion and empowerment of LGBTQ+ individuals.

Antonis Tsourounakis, MSc, is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist (Integrative Psychotherapy & Counseling) and maintains his private practice in Chania and Ilisia. As a psychologist, he believes that every individual has something unique to express or perceive in a given situation. Therefore, each person’s perception of the world is different. His duty is to listen to the perspectives of the people who visit him, no matter how much they differ from his own, and to collaboratively give meaning to their reality, identify the strengths and interactions within it, and consequently make the individual's daily life more functional, sustainable, and pleasant. This process is not magic, but it is magical and certainly not a compulsory task, but rather a healthy collaboration. Therefore, offer yourself this gift, whenever you feel that the time is right. Mr. Tsourounakis is a graduate of the University of Athens, Department of Psychology, with a degree grade of 8.4/10 and postgraduate education in Integrative Psychotherapy and Counseling. He has worked in structures for persons with disabilities of the Ministry of Health (2020-2021) and in the Family Therapy Unit (2018-2020), a branch of the Psychiatric Hospital of Athens. Furthermore, he has served as a trainee Psychologist at the General Air Force Hospital (2021-2022), as well as in other mental health-related institutions. Between 2014-2018, he was a member of the NGO E.K.KLI.PSY., an organization primarily engaged in clinical research work. Lastly, he is a member of the Greek Actors Association, where he has been volunteering his services to this day. For any information, please contact him by phone, email, or directly via personal message.

Samaras Konstantinos is a Psychiatrist - Psychotherapist and maintains a private practice in Athens. He studied at the Medical School of the University of Thessaly. He specialized in Psychiatry at Aeginiteio Hospital, where he also completed training in Cognitive Psychotherapy at the First University Psychiatric Department. Additionally, he has completed a two-year Postgraduate Training in Behavioral Therapy of Anxiety Disorders at the Research University Institute of Mental Health. He has worked as a Medical Advisor Neuroscience at Janssen-Cilag, where he participated in the esketamine program for treatment-resistant depression, as well as serving as Scientific Director at the Mobile Unit of the Society of Social Psychiatry. Finally, he is specialized in Anxiety, Depression, and Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder.

Avdellidou Kleopatra MD, MSc is a Psychiatrist and maintains a private practice in Athens. She completed her studies at the Medical School of the University of Thrace and continued with a postgraduate program in "Promotion of Mental Health - Prevention of Mental Disorders" at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. Simultaneously, she underwent theoretical and clinical training in Behavioral Family Therapy and Psychoeducational Interventions through the Hellenic Society for Behavioral Research. Currently, she is an Attending Physician at the Psychiatric Clinic of Salpetriere Hospital in Athens, and she has worked for years in Psychiatric Clinics, including the General Hospital of Athens "Evangelismos." Finally, she continuously participates in seminars, national scientific conferences, and workshops, aiming for ongoing education and advanced training in her field.

Kapsala Sofia is a psychiatrist and psychotherapist who maintains a private practice in Athens. She also collaborates with the Adult Unit of the Mental Health Structure of Piraeus at EKEPSYE (Hellenic Center for Mental Hygiene and Research).

She is a candidate psychoanalyst at the Hellenic Psychoanalytic Society.

She graduated from the Medical School of Athens at EKPA. She began her specialty training at EKEPSYE, Athens branch, where she stayed for a total of 2 years, and completed her specialty at GNA "Evangelismos," where she stayed for a total of 3.5 years. Subsequently, she worked for 3 years as an assistant psychiatrist in a supplementary physician position at GNA "G. Gennimatas." In the past, she has also collaborated with the mobile units of EPAPSY.

She has completed a four-year training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy at IETHS and has attended educational seminars in psychodynamic/psychoanalytic direction from the Department of Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy of the First Psychiatric Clinic of EKPA and from other institutions.

Dr. Skourtis Theofanis is a Psychiatrist who maintains a private practice in Ilisia. He served as a military physician (1991-2024) and held the position of Deputy Director of the Psychiatric Clinic at the 414th Military Hospital of Penteli. He studied at the Medical School of Aristotle University of Thessaloniki and is a graduate of the Military Officers School of Corps. He attended the Health Application School (1997 – 1998), subsequently serving as a Unit Physician and Director of the Health Station in Kastoria. During his training, he received education at the Pathology & Neurology Clinic of the 424th Military Hospital and Hippocrates General Hospital of Thessaloniki (2001 - 2002), as well as in the Short and Long-Term Hospitalization Department of the 2nd Psychiatric Clinic of Aristotle University of Thessaloniki. He later served at the Psychiatric Clinic of Aiginiteio Hospital of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens (2003 - 2006) in inpatient wards for general psychopathology, alcohol dependence, the Short-Term Hospitalization Department, and the Day Hospital. He also worked at the Vyronas-Kaisariani Community Mental Health Center in the adult service and in the child and adolescent service. Furthermore, he pursued training in Forensic Psychiatry and in the Clinic’s Specialized Outpatient Clinics (Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy Unit, Special Cognitive Psychotherapy Outpatient Clinic, and the Special Outpatient Clinic of the Center for the Study of Emotional Disorders). Subsequently, he was transferred to the Arta Health Center (2006 – 2012) as a psychiatrist of the Training Center and served as director of the psychosocial care team for Western Greece, director of the Health Station, member and for one year president of the Exemption Committee of Ioannina. As a private practitioner since 2006, he has managed numerous cases with discretion and the necessary scientific rigor, representing the ideal choice for the excellent approach and management of any related issues that may trouble you or your loved ones.