Health professionals for Anxiety and Stress

Parastatidou Natalia is a Psychologist and Psychotherapist. She conducts online sessions, personal development groups, and experiential seminars. She earned her degree in Psychology from the University of Crete and subsequently specialized in the research postgraduate program in Cognitive Science at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens (NKUA), acquiring a broad range of knowledge and tools that enhance the understanding of mental functions and human behavior. She continued with four years of studies in Person-Centered Psychotherapy, obtaining the European Certificate of Psychotherapy. Since 2017, she has been working privately, supporting adults and adolescents facing a wide range of mental health difficulties, as well as collaborating with various organizations to provide psychosocial services to communities. Honoring the uniqueness of each individual's experience, she creates a safe, confidential environment where her clients can freely explore their thoughts, feelings, and concerns. She connects authentically with her clients and, trusting in their capacity for growth, offers a therapeutic approach based on acceptance and respect.

Drakos Iosif is a Psychiatrist-Psychotherapist maintaining a private practice in Glyfada. Concurrently, he volunteers at the Behavioral Therapy Clinic of the Research University Institute of Mental Health as well as at the Behavioral Therapy Unit of the Hellenic Center for Mental Hygiene and Research, specializing in the management of patients with Anxiety Disorders, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder. He studied at Charles University in Prague, receiving two scholarships due to academic excellence. He specialized at the Attica Psychiatric Hospital while simultaneously undertaking further training and education in various fields of Psychiatry. Specifically, he received additional training in Behavioral Therapies for Anxiety Disorders, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Clinical Psychopharmacology, and Clinical Psychopathology. He possesses extensive theoretical knowledge and clinical experience in the management, treatment, and psychosocial rehabilitation of patients with a broad spectrum of mental disorders, as well as academic research experience. Currently, he is undertaking postgraduate studies with a scholarship at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, focusing on the "Science of Stress and Health Promotion." Finally, he is specialized in Anxiety and Affective Disorders.

Kyriazi Viky is a Psychologist and the Scientific Director of the Psychological Support and Personal Development Center "Insieme," located in Peristeri and Galatsi. She holds a degree in Psychology from the University of Athens and a master's degree in "Psychology of Emergency Situations" from the University of Padua in Italy. She completed professional training in Intercultural Mediation and has collaborated with the Transplantation Department of the University Hospital of Padua and Civil Protection, participating in the implementation of numerous projects aimed at integrating vulnerable groups in schools and community settings in Greece and Italy. Additionally, she attended training in Systemic and Family Therapy at the Human Relations Exploration Laboratory. She has served as a member of the "Parent Schools" Task Force of the Ministry of Education and as Training Coordinator for lifelong learning programs. She has worked as a Psychologist and Coordinator in the refugee field for SOS Children's Villages and the Caritas Athens organization. Finally, she regularly participates in numerous sessions, seminars, and training programs in Greece and abroad as part of her commitment to scientific knowledge and ongoing professional development.

Η Πατεράκη Κωνσταντίνα MSc, είναι Ψυχολόγος με άδεια άσκησης του επαγγέλματος και Ψυχοθεραπεύτρια με μεταπτυχιακό στην Συνθετική Ψυχοθεραπεία. Δουλεύει ατομικά με ενήλικες και εφήβους σε θέματα ψυχικής υγείας όπως το άγχος και η κατάθλιψη αλλά και σε δυσκολίες που αφορούν 1. Τις διαπροσωπικές σχέσεις: δυσκολίες στην ερωτική/ συντροφική σχέση, διαχείριση της ενήλικης σχέσης με τους γονείς, διαχείριση ρήξεων, θέματα γονεϊκότητας /Gentle parenting, οριοθέτηση και άλλα. 2. Την σχέση με τον εαυτό: Αυτοαξία/ αυτοεκτίμηση, αυτογνωσία, σεξουαλικός προσανατολισμός / ταυτότητα φύλου, πένθος/ απώλεια, people pleasing, ρύθμιση του συναισθήματος, εσωτερικές συγκρούσεις. Η εξειδίκευση της στην Συνθετική Ψυχοθεραπεία της επιτρέπει να συνθέτει γνώσεις και τεχνικές από τρεις ψυχοθεραπευτικές προσεγγίσεις ( Γνωστική-Συμπεριφορική, Προσωποκεντρική και Ψυχοδυναμική Ψυχοθεραπεία), με εξατομικευμένους τρόπους για το κάθε θεραπευόμενο άτομο ξεχωριστά. Η αποδοχή, η έλλειψη κριτικής, η ενσυναισθητική ακρόαση, και η αυθεντική διάθεση για κατανόηση από την πλευρά της Ψυχοθεραπεύτριας, σε συνδυασμό με τη διάθεση για ειλικρίνεια και το σεβασμό του ψυχοθεραπευτικού πλαισίου από την πλευρά του θεραπευόμενου ατόμου, γίνονται το γόνιμο έδαφος για την καλλιέργεια μια ασφαλούς ψυχοθεραπευτικής σχέσης εμπιστοσύνης. Το θεραπευόμενο άτομο ως ειδικό του εαυτού του και η Ψυχοθεραπεύτρια ως ειδικός ψυχικής υγείας, συνεργάζονται για την καλύτερη δυνατή πλοήγηση στον κόσμο του θεραπευόμενου. Μέσα στην ανακουφιστική ασφάλεια της ψυχοθεραπευτικής σχέσης, η οποία αποτελεί και το βασικό εργαλείο της ψυχοθεραπευτικής διαδικασίας, το θεραπευόμενο άτομο καλείται να μάθει τους μηχανισμούς του, να αναγνωρίσει τα μοτίβα του και να αντέξει τις αλήθειες του. Στόχος είναι τόσο η βαθύτερη κατανόηση του εαυτού, η ανάπτυξη αυτοσυμπόνιας και αυτοαποδοχής, όσο και η επίτευξη της επιθυμητής αλλαγής μέσα από τη δράση, την ανάληψη ευθύνης και την εκμάθηση νέων εργαλείων και υγιέστερων μηχανισμών διαχείρισης του εαυτού, και των σχέσεων. Η ίδια η ψυχοθεραπευτική σχέση δρα συχνά ως επανορθωτική εμπειρία και ανοίγει το δρόμο για τις άλλες σημαντικές σχέσεις της ενήλικης ζωής.

Anastasiadi Marina is a Psychologist with a private practice in Agia Paraskevi. She studied Psychology at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and holds a Master's degree (MSc) in Counseling Psychology in Education, Health, and Work, from the Department of Education and Preschool Education of the same institution. She has been trained in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) at the Institute for Research and Therapy of Behavior and at the Society for Cognitive and Behavioral Studies. Additionally, she has completed training in Parent Schools coordination at the Panhellenic Federation of Parent Groups and training in Clinical Psychopathology at Aiginiteio Hospital of Athens. She has significant, extensive professional experience as a Psychologist, working with adults facing a wide range of daily life challenges, and with children, adolescents, parents, and educators in Primary and Secondary education, in special therapy centers, in a shelter structure for unaccompanied minors, and at a Center for Interdisciplinary Assessment, Counseling & Support (KEDASY). Lastly, she regularly attends specialized training seminars on psychology, counseling, and psychotherapy with the aim of continuous professional development and advancement, focusing on the Third Wave Cognitive Therapies (Compassion Focused Therapy, Mindfulness).

Despoina Rizopoulou is an Internist specializing in acupuncture and maintains private practices in Nea Raidestos, Thermis area, and Kalamaria. She graduated from the Faculty of Medicine at the University of Thessaly in July 1997. After completing her rural service, she specialized in Internal Medicine at the Pathology Clinic of Kastoria Hospital and the 2nd Propaedeutic Pathology Clinic of Hippokration Hospital in Thessaloniki, obtaining her specialty certification in January 2006. She worked at the Blue Cross and the General Clinic of Thessaloniki from 2005 to 2022.

Papaioannou Natassa is a Psychologist - Child Psychologist who maintains a private practice in Alimos. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from the Open University of the United Kingdom and completed her postgraduate studies in developmental psychology with distinction (Master of Science in Child Psychology) at the University of Central Lancashire, England. As part of her continuous education and training, she is being trained in the systemic family and couples therapy approach at EPIPSY (Research University Institute of Mental Health), as well as in the theoretical foundations and practice of the modern and innovative therapeutic approach "play therapy." She is also a certified member of Play Therapy (PTUK - Play Therapy UK) of England. She has served as a Psychologist at the largest special education school in the Balkans (EEEEDK Agios Dimitrios) and in child protection facilities in the public and private sectors, most notably the SOS Children’s Villages, where she continues to work, providing her services always with the aim of the best possible support for the individualized needs of each person she undertakes. Additionally, since 2020, she has been working at Aeginiteio University Hospital of Athens (1st Psychiatric Clinic) as a Psychologist on research projects. The groundbreaking results of the research conducted to date have been published in two reputable international scientific journals. Finally, it is worth mentioning that sessions are available — for both adults and children — in person or online.

Zarogkika Lina is a Psychologist specializing in Counseling Psychology and Psychotherapy. She holds a Master's degree in Counseling Psychology from London Metropolitan University and a Bachelor's degree in Psychology from the University of East London. Her studies, combined with her clinical experience, have equipped her with a deep understanding of human emotions and behaviors. Her therapeutic approach is based on Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT), while also employing an integrative model utilizing tools from systemic, psychodynamic, gestalt, mindfulness, and other modalities. She has been trained and specializes in couples therapy, eating disorder treatment, clinical psychology, sexual education, anxiety, as well as other areas and approaches within the field. With experience in mental health settings and participation in scientific research projects, her aim is to provide practical and meaningful solutions. She focuses on the uniqueness of each individual and creates a safe and supportive environment to help clients address their challenges. Through empathy and contemporary therapeutic methods, she assists in redefining issues for a more functional and balanced daily life. A crucial component of all the above is the establishment of a therapeutic alliance with trust as its fundamental element.

Kallianioti - Oikonomakou Euaggelia is a Psychologist who maintains her private practice in Kalamata. She holds a degree in Psychology from the School of Social Sciences at the University of Crete and continued her postgraduate studies in Special Education for children and adolescents with learning disabilities and behavioral problems. She has specialized—with numerous seminar attendances, clinical and practical training—in Anxiety, Panic Attacks, the Psychological management of chronic and autoimmune diseases, as well as Depression. Additionally, it is important to note that she holds certification in the "Athens Test," a tool for diagnosing Learning Disabilities, as well as certification in "EDEPPE" (Questionnaire of Interpersonal and Intrapersonal Adaptation for children and adolescents). She has served as a lecturer at the Attiko College of Athens and the IEK Hippocrateios and has volunteered in child and elderly care facilities in Crete during her studies. Furthermore, she conducts seminar series in the private sector on Occupational Psychology and corporate personnel support. In her private practice, she addresses a wide range of cases (adults and children), combining scientific expertise with experience and prioritizing the best possible service to meet the individual needs of each person.

Ioanna Marmarou BSc, MSc, PhD is a Clinical - Counseling Psychologist who maintains a private practice in the center of Athens, in Exarchia. She holds a PhD in Counseling Psychology from the University of East London, a master's degree in Clinical & Community Psychology, and a bachelor's degree in Psychology from the same university. The therapist is a member of the Hellenic Psychological Society with professional license number 309612. The therapeutic process follows the Integrative Approach, which successfully incorporates Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, Psychodynamic therapy, and Gestalt therapy. She holds certifications in School Psychology, Sexual Education for Children and Adolescents, and Drama Therapy. At Ioanna Marmarou's private practice, the counseling and psychotherapeutic process focuses on the uniqueness of each individual, allowing them to express every right - wrong, good - bad, normal - abnormal, realistic - imaginary, light - dark aspect of themselves and their broader life. The purpose of this therapeutic process is to serve as a journey for the client to explore their own self and their relationship with themselves, as well as the relationships and boundaries they have established within their social environment. A core principle of the therapist is the empowerment of the individual, aiming to build healthy relationships, achieve inner fulfillment, and maintain functionality in daily life.

Kypraiou Areti is a Psychologist with a private practice in Agia Paraskevi. She specializes in individual and group psychotherapy, family therapy, couples counseling, and adolescent counseling. Additionally, she coordinates parent groups. She completed her undergraduate and postgraduate studies in Psychology and Counseling at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. Subsequently, she received training in Parent Group Coordination at the Panhellenic Association of Parent Schools (a member of the International Federation for Parent Education - Fédération Internationale pour l'Éducation des Parents), with which she collaborates. She continues her education through specialized seminars on various topics related to individual therapy. Finally, she frequently delivers lectures and seminars for parents, adolescents, and educators, contributes articles to newspapers, and serves as a scientific collaborator for websites concerning psychology and child-rearing issues.

Hello! I am Maria, and I come from Montreal, Canada. I am a licensed psychologist with a BA and MA in Psychology, specializing in anxiety, stress management, and relationship dynamics. My approach is compassionate and evidence-based, helping clients build emotional resilience and develop healthier coping strategies. I aim to create a safe and supportive space where you can explore challenges, gain clarity, and work toward meaningful change.

I speak fluent English and Greek.

Mpalomenou Eirini is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist licensed to practice (#106342) and maintains a private practice in Neo Psychiko. She holds degrees from the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and Guglielmo Marconi University. Currently, she is undergoing training in Systemic Psychotherapy at the Athens Center for the Study of Man (AKMA), while receiving weekly supervision to ensure comprehensive case management. She has been trained in Clinical Psychopathology (EPIPSY) and in Psychoeducation of families with individuals experiencing Psychosis (EPIPSY). Simultaneously, she regularly attends educational seminars and programs for her continuous professional development and specialization. She has experience in psychotherapy for children and adolescents with psychosocial and emotional disorders, having worked with children, adolescents, and adults in Centers for Special Therapies.