Health professionals for Anxiety and Stress

Kollia Mairi is a psychologist. She holds a professional practice license with protocol number 4346/07-11-2019. She graduated with honors from the Department of Psychology at Panteion University of Athens. She specialized at the postgraduate level in Clinical Psychology (MSc in Clinical Psychology) at Leiden University in the Netherlands, where she graduated with distinction cum laude. She has completed a four-year study program in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) at the Society of Cognitive and Behavioral Studies (ΕΓΣΣ). Additionally, she has been trained in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), also provided by the Society of Cognitive and Behavioral Studies (ΕΓΣΣ). Furthermore, she has specialized in trauma therapy using the EMDR method at the Institute of Trauma Therapy. She has also received training in "Counseling and Mental Health in Infertility, the Perinatal and Reproductive Period" at the University of West Attica, focusing on psychological support regarding infertility, pregnancy, and transition to parenthood (postpartum depression, perinatal anxiety, tokophobia, birth trauma, etc.). Currently, she works privately, conducting individual therapy sessions with adults, both in-person and online. She also collaborates with a clinic based abroad, providing psychotherapy online to clients worldwide. In parallel, she maintains a collaboration with an assisted reproduction (IVF) clinic and is a member of an interdisciplinary team at a gynecological clinic in central Athens. Sessions are conducted in Greek and English.

Demerouti Vasileia is a Psychiatrist - Psychotherapist and former Chief Resident A at the Athens Psychiatric Hospital "Dromokaiteio" and also maintains a private practice in Pallini. She completed her studies at the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and specialized in Psychiatry at the State Nursing Home of Leros and the Athens Psychiatric Hospital "Dafni." Furthermore, she worked as an Assistant Psychiatrist at the Athens Psychiatric Hospital "Dromokaiteio" until 2020 and has been serving as a Chief Resident since then. She respectfully manages a wide range of cases including psychotic disorders, schizophrenia, panic attacks, depression, obsessive-compulsive disorder, bulimia and anorexia nervosa, anxiety and stress, bipolar disorder, sexual disorders, and others.

Η Γρίβα Ειρήνη είναι Ψυχολόγος με μεταπτυχιακές σπουδές στην Ψυχολογία Υγείας και κάτοχος Άδειας Ασκήσεως Επαγγέλματος Ψυχολόγου. Είναι μέλος του Συλλόγου Ελλήνων Ψυχολόγων (ΣΕΨ). Διατηρεί ιδιωτικό γραφείο στα Μελίσσια, είναι Ψυχολόγος στο Κέντρο Κοινότητας του Δήμου Πεντέλης και συνεργάζεται με το Εργαστήριο Παίδων. Έχει, επίσης ενεργή συνεργασία με τους Παιδικούς Σταθμούς του Δήμου Πεντέλης (ομάδες παιδαγωγών, μελέτη συμπεριφοράς των νηπίων, επίλυση κρίσεων, συμβουλευτική γονέων & ομιλίες). Είναι ομιλήτρια, παρουσιάζοντας θέματα «Παιδικής Συμπεριφοράς και Ψυχολογίας» και αρθρογραφεί θέματα «Παιδικής, Εφηβικής και Γονεϊκής Ψυχολογίας» σε περιοδικά.

Αποφοίτησε από το τμήμα Ψυχολογίας του Middlesex University (London, UK), όπου απέκτησε τον τίτλο BSc in Psychology. Στη συνέχεια ολοκλήρωσε μεταπτυχιακές σπουδές στην Ψυχολογία Υγείας στο City University, London, UK, λαμβάνοντας τον τίτλο MSc in Health Psychology. Στο πλαίσιο της συνεχούς επαγγελματικής της ανάπτυξης, έχει λάβει ειδίκευση στη Θεραπεία Ζεύγους στο Ινστιτούτου Συστημικής Θεραπείας Θεσσαλονίκης (ISTT), και εκπαίδευση στην Ψυχική Υγεία Παιδιών και Εφήβων από το Τμήμα Ψυχιατρικής Παιδιών και Εφήβων του Γενικού Νοσοκομείου Αττικής "Σισμανόγλειο - Αμαλία Φλέμινγκ". Επίσης, εκπαιδεύεται στη Γνωσιακή Ψυχοθεραπεία, στα πλαίσια του Ερευνητικού Πανεπιστημιακού Ινστιτούτου Ψυχικής Υγιεινής (Ε.Π.Ι.Ψ.Υ.) στο Αιγινήτειο Νοσοκομείο, με στόχο την συνεχιζόμενη εξειδίκευση για την εκπαίδευση του ατόμου και τις δυσκολίες του. Επιπλέον, έχει παρακολουθήσει το βιωματικό σεμινάριο «Ο δρόμος προς την αυτοποίηση» στο ΑΚΜΑ και τα σεμινάρια για παιδικό ιχνογράφημα και Παιγνιοθεραπεία (play therapy) & CBT για παιδιά & εφήβους, καθώς και συνέδρια - επιστημονικές ημερίδες για την ψυχολογική υποστήριξη ενηλίκων, παιδιών και οικογένειάς. Κατά τη διάρκεια της συνεχούς εκπαίδευσης της, ειδικεύτηκε στη χορήγηση ψυχομετρικών δοκιμασιών για μια πιο ολοκληρωμένη κλινική εικόνα του θεραπευόμενου, όπως στις ψυχομετρικές δοκιμασίες, που αξιολογούν την προσωπικότητα (MMPI), τη νοημοσύνη παιδιών και ενηλίκων (WISC-III και WAIS-R), το συναίσθημα (BECK) στο Ψυχιατρικό τμήμα του Γενικού Νοσοκομείου Αθηνών "Γ. Γεννηματάς", την αυτοπεποίθηση (Self Esteem - Self Efficacy), την αντιληπτική ικανότητα (MINI-MENTAL), στα προβολικά τεστ για παιδιά (FAIRY TΑLE TEST) και πολλά άλλα. Έχει συμμετάσχει σε κλινικές έρευνες στην Αγγλία και την Ελλάδα. Κατά τη διάρκεια της επαγγελματικής της εμπειρίας εργάστηκε ως Ψυχολόγος στο Κέντρο Ψυχικής Υγείας και Προληπτικής Ιατρικής του Δήμου Πεντέλης και ως Αναπληρώτρια Συντονίστρια και Επόπτρια Ψυχολόγος σε δομές του Κοινωνικού ΕΚΑΒ - Ελληνικό Κλιμάκιο Άμεσης Βοήθειας. Εργάστηκε στον Οργανισμός Κοινωνικής Πρόνοιας & Αλληλεγγύης του Δήμου Πεντέλης. Είχε συνεργασία με ιδιωτικούς παιδικούς σταθμούς (ομάδες νηπιαγωγών, μελέτη συμπεριφοράς των νηπίων, επίλυση κρίσεων, συμβουλευτική γονέων, ομιλίες).  Είχε συνεργασία με ιδιωτικά κέντρα πρόληψης διάγνωσης θεραπείας και αποκατάστασης παιδιών ( ikid, ΛΟΓΟΜΑΘΕΙΑ).  Είχε συνεργασία με το Θεραπευτήριο Χρόνιων Παθήσεων Παιδιών Αθηνών (Θ.Χ.Π.Π.Α.) και με το Γενικό Νοσοκομείο Παίδων "Αγία Σοφία". Έχει πραγματοποιήσει πρακτική άσκηση στο Ψυχιατρικό τμήμα του Γενικό Νοσοκομείου Αθηνών "Γ. Γεννηματάς" και στο Αντικαρκινικό  - Ογκολογικό Νοσοκομείο Αθηνών "Άγιος Σάββας".

Στο χώρο της υποδέχεται άτομα, ζευγάρια και οικογένειες που επιθυμούν να κατανοήσουν καλύτερα τον εαυτό τους και να βρουν νέους τρόπους επικοινωνίας και σύνδεσης με τους γύρω τους. Μέσα από ατομικές και οικογενειακές συνεδρίες, δουλεύουν μαζί πάνω σε θέματα που μπορεί να αφορούν: • το άγχος και τη διαχείρισή του • τη διάθεση και τη ψυχική ευεξία • την εικόνα του εαυτού και την αυτοεκτίμηση • τις συγκρούσεις και τη δυσκολία στην επικοινωνία μέσα στο ζευγάρι ή την οικογένεια • τις προκλήσεις της γονεϊκότητας • τις αλλαγές και πιέσεις της σύγχρονης ζωής που επηρεάζουν τις σχέσεις και τη συναισθηματική ισορροπία • δυσκολίες συμπεριφοράς σχετικά με τη διατροφή, την κατανάλωση αλκοόλ, και άλλους παράγοντες που επηρεάζουν τη συναισθηματική και ψυχική υγεία. Η προσέγγισή της είναι συνεργατική και εξατομικευμένη, με σεβασμό στις ανάγκες, στις αξίες και στο ρυθμό του κάθε ανθρώπου. Στόχος είναι να δημιουργηθεί ένας ασφαλής χώρος έκφρασης και σύνδεσης, όπου μπορεί κανείς να νιώσει κατανόηση, να επεξεργαστεί όσα το δυσκολεύουν και να κάνει βήματα προς μια πιο ισορροπημένη και ικανοποιητική ζωή.

Pilavios Mixalis (MA) is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist who maintains private practices in Kolonaki and Marousi, working with both adolescents and adults. Simultaneously, he works as a Psychologist at the Mind Balance Psychotherapy Center. He earned his master's degree in Process Oriented Psychology from the Process Work Institute in Portland, Oregon (USA). He also holds a degree in Psychology from the University of Newcastle, United Kingdom. He completed his clinical training through River's Way Clinic in Portland (USA) and is a member of the International Association of Process Oriented Psychology (IAPOP) and Process Work Greece. His primary areas of focus include anxiety and stress (particularly school-related), low self-esteem, difficulties in friendships and peer relationships, family tensions, romantic relationships, management of emotions such as anger and sadness, identity and self-determination issues, as well as balancing school, friends, and family.

Karagianni Anastasia Xara is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist and maintains her practice in Nea Erythraia. She holds a degree from the Department of Psychology of the School of Social Sciences at the University of Crete. She has received specialized training in the Person-Centered Approach to Psychotherapy from the College of Human Sciences-ICPS and has completed advanced postgraduate seminars. She has worked as a Psychologist in a Geriatric Care Unit as well as in a Psychiatric Clinic. She handles a wide range of cases, always focusing on providing the best possible service tailored to the individual needs of each person she undertakes.

Kallithraka-Mosxoxoritou Maria MSc, ECP is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist, holder of the European Certificate of Psychotherapy (ECP), specializing in Systemic - Synthetic Psychotherapy for adults and families, as well as adolescent mental health, and maintains a private practice in Glyfada. She completed her undergraduate studies at the Department of Psychology of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, graduating with honors. She specialized in Systemic - Synthetic Psychotherapy at the Laboratory for the Investigation of Human Relations, as well as in Systemic Diagnosis at the Institute for Education and Research in Systemic Psychotherapy. Her postgraduate studies continued at the Medical School of the University of Athens in the master's program specializing in Adolescent Health. In her practice, she works with adults, adolescents, couples, and families. Additionally, she coordinates psychoeducation and parental counseling groups and collaborates with organizations specializing in the promotion of adolescent health and the rehabilitation of individuals with mental disorders. Finally, she is engaged in research related to mental health issues and is a translator of academic psychology texts, as well as English and French literature.

Krikeli Eleni is a Psychologist and Author. Her academic studies began in the Department of History, Archaeology, and Social Anthropology at the University of Thessaly and were completed at the University of Crete, where she graduated from the Department of Psychology. Since then, she has continued her studies at the Center for Systemic Study and Therapy (ΚΕ.Σ.ΜΕ.Θ), where she is training in Systemic Psychotherapy. During her professional career, she has collaborated as a volunteer Psychologist with the General Hospital of Rethymno in the Psychiatry Department and has worked for several years as a Psychologist at the private Neuropsychiatric Clinic "KASTALIA." Currently, her professional activity continues with online sessions, while she also serves as the lead Psychologist at the Elderly Care Unit "Leonia" in Kallithea, Attica. Additionally, organizing seminars related to her professional interests and the knowledge she acquires each time enriches an ever-expanding portfolio, which is a priority for her. Finally, writing articles and authoring books are significant facets of her life, playing an important role. Having already published a book titled "The Comfort of the Lion," she regularly presents the fascination and admiration inspired in her by human existence, diversity, flexibility, anxiety, and fear. As a Psychologist, she admires the truth revealed by the client during their sessions, takes pride in their courage and strength to focus on their real challenges, and equally rejoices in the changes they achieve! With all these perspectives she has had and continues to encounter, it is clear that the central theme of her articles and books is... the human being!

Maria Kyvrikoseou is a Psychologist. She graduated from the Department of Psychology at Panteion University of Social and Political Sciences and is continuing her studies at the Center for Systemic Education and Counseling "Allilepidrasis." She primarily works online, but face-to-face sessions are also available upon arrangement. Her philosophy of systemic psychotherapy is summarized by Virginia Satir's quote: "A person is born in relation, lives in relation, and is healed in relation." Therefore, the "problem" is examined and understood through the way the individual interacts with the people around them, rather than considering the individual as an isolated unit apart from the social context. Additionally, she has attended seminars related to Special Education at the University of Piraeus and School Psychology at Panteion University. She is committed to creating a safe, warm, and human space where everyone can express themselves freely, listen to their inner self, and discover new ways to relate both to others and to themselves. If you feel you are going through a period of change, reflection, or simply want to better understand yourself and your relationships, Ms. Kyvrikoseou will be happy to meet you.

Karaiskou Euaggelia is a Psychologist-Psychotherapist with a private practice in Hymittos. She studied at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and subsequently specialized in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. Since 2015, she has been treating adult and adolescent patients experiencing difficulties related to anxiety (panic attacks, tics, obsessive-compulsive behaviors, etc.), mood disorders (depression, feelings of emptiness, binge eating episodes, anger, etc.), and interpersonal relationship challenges (low self-esteem, impulsivity, commitment, trust, etc.). She also provides counseling and psychotherapeutic support to parents and children over the age of 8. She has been trained in Active Listening within Thomas Gordon’s Effective Communication method, a valuable tool in her work. She continuously pursues further training through seminars, keeping up-to-date with new practices in her field. Her personal therapy, education, and many years of professional experience have led her to the beliefs that: "The first major step toward change and development happens by seeking help." and "Seeking help demonstrates strength and desire, not weakness."

Η Αλεξανδροπούλου Ελένη είναι Ψυχολόγος - Παιδοψυχολόγος και διατηρεί ιδιωτικό γραφείο στην Αγία Παρασκευή. Σπούδασε Ψυχολογία BSc (First Class Hons) στο Πανεπιστήμιο UCLan του Ηνωμένου Βασιλείου και πραγματοποίησε στο ίδιο Πανεπιστήμιο μεταπτυχιακές σπουδές στην Παιδοψυχολογία (Merit). Ολοκληρώνοντας τις σπουδές της, έκανε πρακτική άσκηση στο Κέντρο Ψυχικής Υγείας του Δήμου Πεντέλης και εργάστηκε σε Κέντρα Ειδικών Θεραπειών. Αυτή τη στιγμή εκπαιδεύεται στη Συνθετική Ψυχοθεραπεία στο Athens Synthesis Center, καθώς της αρέσει να συνθέτει, πιστεύοντας πως δεν υπάρχει μόνο μία συγκεκριμένη προσέγγιση που μπορεί να εφαρμοστεί στο άτομο. Ασχολείται ενεργά με την παροχή φροντίδας και στήριξης σε ενήλικες και σε γονείς. Επιπλέον ασχολείται με παιδιά και εφήβους που δυσκολεύονται στη μάθηση, στην κοινωνικοποίηση, στη διαχείριση των συναισθημάτων τους και/ή έχουν διαγνωστεί με νευροαναπτυξιακές διαταραχές όπως: Διαταραχή Ελλειμματικής Προσοχής - Υπερκινητικότητας και Διαταραχή Αυτιστικού Φάσματος. Στο πλαίσιο αυτό, αναπτύσσει μια σειρά εξατομικευμένων θεραπευτικών προγραμμάτων που ποικίλλουν ανάλογα τις ανάγκες κάθε παιδιού ή εφήβου, με έμφαση στην παροχή υποστήριξης για θέματα όπως ο σχολικός εκφοβισμός και η διαχείριση του άγχους. Παραλληλα, στηρίζει γονείς και φροντιστές, μέσω της συμβουλευτικής για την καλύτερη κατανόηση της συμπεριφοράς του παιδιού και την ανάπτυξη στρατηγιών για την ψυχική του ευεξία. Διαθέτει πιστοποίηση στα Προγράμματα Παρέμβασης Γραπτού Λόγου (Playbox) και έχει εκπαιδευτεί στη χρήση διαγνωστικών εργαλείων όπως ΛΑΜΔΑ και Παιδικό Ιχνογράφημα. Επίσης, είναι συγγραφέας δύο βιβλίων: ενός παιδικού με τίτλο "Η καρδιά μου πού ανήκει;" και ενός βιβλίου ενηλίκων με τίτλο "(Α)Κατάλληλο timing". Το πρώτο της βιβλίο "Η καρδιά μου πού ανήκει;", έχει κερδίσει Β’ Βραβείο Παιδικής Λογοτεχνίας στον 10ο Παγκόσμιο Λογοτεχνικό Διαγωνισμό του Ελληνικού Πολιτιστικού Ομίλου Κυπρίων Ελλάδος. Τέλος, είναι συνδημιουργός του podcast και vidcast #Sxeseistalk, όπου στο μικροσκόπιο μπαίνουν διάφορες μορφές ανθρωπίνων σχέσεων με ψυχολογικό και καθημερινό πρίσμα.

Markantonakis Georgios is a Psychiatrist who maintains private practices in Agios Nikolaos, Sitia, and Ierapetra, Crete. He holds a PhD in Psychiatry from the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and graduated from the Medical School of the Universita Di Catania in Italy. Alongside his private practice, he has collaborated for many years with Non-Governmental Organizations "Metavasi," "Apostoli," "Arogi," and "Xenios Zeus," where he provides his services as a Psychotherapist. Additionally, having acquired specialized knowledge in Aviation Medicine from the Aero Medical Center of Lufthansa, he is currently an Aviation Doctor, "Aero Medical Examiner," authorized by the Civil Aviation Authority. Finally, he has participated in numerous scientific conferences, and notably, he served as a representative of the Ministry of Culture at the Council of Europe during the intercultural dialogue titled "Routes of Monasticism - Orders of Culture," which took place in France, Greece, Romania, Portugal, and Norway during the years 1998-1999.

Dasoukis Ioannis is a Psychiatrist - Psychotherapist and has maintained a private practice in Ilisia since 2011, as well as in Patras. He specialized in Psychiatry and was trained in Cognitive Analytic Psychotherapy. He served as an Assistant Psychiatrist with the rank of Registrar B at the outpatient clinics of the General Hospital of Athens "Evangelismos" from 2009 to 2011, where he practiced Cognitive Analytic Psychotherapy. Simultaneously, he provided Telepsychiatry services to remote areas in collaboration with the Non-Governmental Organization "Klimaka" for 7 years. The doctor is a member of the Freud - Lacan Psychoanalytic Society and offers psychiatric services and psychotherapy via Skype.

Aliki Patera is a child psychologist – psychotherapist who maintains a private practice in Ilisia. She has extensive experience in psychological support and psychotherapy for adults, children, and adolescents, as well as in parental counseling. Since 2013, she has been working at the Children and Adolescents Service of the Vyronas – Kaisariani Community Mental Health Center (1st Psychiatric Clinic, Aeginiteio Hospital), where she is a member of the interdisciplinary team engaged in clinical, diagnostic, and research work. She also participates in community prevention and awareness initiatives and educational programs.

She graduated from the Department of Psychology (Faculty of Philosophy, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens) and holds a postgraduate degree in “Mental Health Promotion and Prevention of Psychiatric Disorders” (Medical School, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens). She has completed further training in Clinical Psychopathology (annual seminar “Panagiotis Oulis,” 1st Psychiatric Clinic, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens) and has attended a series of specialized seminars and conferences at recognized institutions. Notably, she has deepened her knowledge in areas such as parenting and mental health, psychiatry and gender identity in adolescence, adolescent romantic relationships, as well as anxiety symptoms and impulsive behaviors.

Previously, she worked (2010–2012) in the Adult Short-Term Hospitalization Department of Aeginiteio Hospital, where she provided psychotherapeutic support to hospitalized patients.

She is a member of the Panhellenic Association of Hospital Psychologists and the Hellenic Society of the New Lacanian School, while also participating in the educational program of the Academy of Clinical Studies of Athens (ACSA). Additionally, she teaches and supervises undergraduate and postgraduate psychology students.

In her private practice, she provides psych emotional assessment and psychotherapy, either short-term or long-term, tailored to the individuality and specific needs of each client.

Mountaki Dimitra is a Psychologist maintaining a private practice in Vyronas. She graduated from the Department of Psychology at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. She pursued further training in the Systemic Psychotherapeutic Approach at AKMA and subsequently began training in Emotion Focused Therapy at HiEFT. She is a certified trainer in Inner Relationship Focusing. She works with individuals and groups, both in-person and online, and is also active in Chania, Crete.

Ms. Vardoulaki Katerina is a psychologist and psychotherapist, maintaining a private practice in Heraklion, Crete. She graduated from the Department of Psychology at the University of Crete, while her postgraduate specialization in Clinical Psychology was completed at Aristotle University of Thessaloniki. She has attended seminars and continuing education programs from accredited institutions (Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Ampelokipi Mental Health Center of Thessaloniki, 18 Ano, etc.). She has contributed translationally to scientific texts by Ian Parker, and in 2022, her research on the evaluation of mental health structures was published in the International Journal of Psychology. Throughout her professional career, she has worked in a counseling and therapeutic capacity with children, adolescents, adults, families, elderly individuals, and socially vulnerable groups. Among the professional settings in which she has been employed are schools, short-term adolescent residential facilities, Social Cooperative Enterprises (Koin.S.Pe.), Mental Health Centers, nursing homes, OKANA (Organization Against Drugs), and others. Psychotherapeutically, she has worked individually with adults and families. In her practice, she follows the psychodynamic approach.

Anagnostou Spyros is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist and operates a Private Adult Psychodevelopment Center in Ilioupoli. He completed his studies in Psychology at Glyndwr University and is pursuing a Master's degree in Psychodynamic Psychotherapy at the University of Lancashire (ICPS College). He is dedicated to guiding individuals on the path of self-awareness. The center's mission is based on enhancing personal development and understanding.