Health professionals for Διαχείριση πένθους in Athens

Pittaras Aggelos is a Psychologist who maintains a private practice in Galatsi. He completed his studies at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens in the Department of Psychology, from which he obtained his degree, and subsequently trained at the Center for Applied Psychotherapy and Counseling specializing in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). He has gained extensive experience, having also worked as a Psychologist for the Municipality of Petroupoli. He addresses a wide range of issues with respect for each client, including fear management, anxiety management, relationship counseling, personal development and self-improvement, and management of depression, anger, and grief.

Dr. Reppa Glykeria is a Psychologist and maintains her private practice in Athens (Syngrou - Fix). She holds a Bachelor's degree in Psychology (Hons) and Physical Education and Sports Sciences, as well as Master's degrees and a PhD in Educational and School Sports Psychology. Approaching her science as a dynamic process that constantly evolves, she has attended numerous post-graduate programs and seminars, including Cognitive-Behavioral Psychotherapy, Counseling and Career Orientation, Psychoeducation and Family Therapy, Couple Counseling, Eating Disorders and Obesity, as well as Mindfulness for children and adults. She is a Lecturer in Educational Psychology at the Department of Psychology of the School of Health Sciences at Neapolis University Pafos and co-coordinator of the MSc in Educational Psychology. She has worked as a Psychologist in an online psychotherapy program for anxiety disorders due to the Covid_19 pandemic, on the "Isolation, without loneliness" helpline, as well as on the 10306 Psychosocial Support Line.

Argyrakopoulou Katerina is a Psychologist practicing privately on Alexandras Avenue. She is a graduate of Panteion University, Social and Political Sciences, holding a professional license to practice. She has completed a four-year training program in systemic and family psychotherapy, and over the past year, she has been training in couples therapy. Committed to continuous knowledge and development as a therapist, she regularly attends seminars and educational programs across various psychotherapeutic approaches. She has worked as a psychologist at the National Public Health Organization (EODY) in a Refugee Structure in Malakasa, providing counseling and psychotherapy services to adults, crisis management, as well as conducting informational and psychoeducational groups. Additionally, she has volunteered her services as a psychologist at KETHEA in the Intervention Program and at Praksis, focusing on street work for raising awareness and providing education to vulnerable groups regarding HIV. Her areas of specialization include anxiety management (generalized anxiety, panic attacks, phobias, etc.), anger management, grief and loss, relationship and self-awareness issues, couples counseling and therapy, as well as trauma-related topics. For her, psychotherapy is a journey through the pathways of our soul, with the therapist acting as a companion throughout the process. Finally, the values that guide her practice are respect, trust, and unconditional acceptance.

Alatsi Xristina is a certified Mental Health Counselor, Psychotherapist, and Hypnotherapist. Additionally, she provides alternative therapies which, combined with Integrative Psychotherapy, constitute a holistic approach to addressing various issues. She completed her studies with Excellent distinction in Integrative Counseling and Psychology as well as Clinical Hypnosis - Hypnotherapy at OLON Education - KDBM1, Institute of Academic and Professional Studies. She holds a Post-Graduate Diploma in Integrative Psychotherapy from Amsterdam International College with Excellent distinction. Within the framework of alternative therapies, she has also attended and passed with Excellent distinction the annual seminar on Anatomy - Physiology - Pathology with a Holistic approach. Furthermore, she has been trained in Bach Flower Remedies, Auricular Neuroreflexology Method, and Gua Sha. Since 2024, she has been active in the adult education of mental health counselors and psychotherapists. She is a member of the charitable association Agkalia and the Social Solidarity Network - Syn-Yparxi.

Mr. Fanourakis Dimitris is a Mental Health Counselor - Psychotherapist, specializing in psychodynamic psychotherapy and maintains a private practice in Ampelokipoi (near the metro station). He holds certification with full training in a synthetic approach (Counselling and Psychotherapy) from the Athens Synthesis Center. He has completed postgraduate training in Psychodynamic Psychotherapy with a diploma from the European University, and additional training in Gestalt therapy (empty chair technique) at the Unity Energetics Institute. Additionally, he is an active member of the Hellenic Society of Synthetic Counseling and Psychotherapy (E.E.S.S.Ps). He has attended and continues to participate in advanced training sessions in the analytical psychodynamic approach of Carl G Jung. Mr. Fanourakis supports his clients with dignity and respect for the uniqueness of each individual, while he himself engages in experiential and academic training with continuous supervision of all cases he undertakes in his practice. In the current era, as demands increase and daily life becomes increasingly complex, more and more individuals find themselves needing to explore deeper emotions and justify unconscious motives and behaviors that trouble them; in this effort, the professional therapist serves as a companion. The protective framework created with empathy and trust enables the client to cope with and become aware of their fears and anxieties. As a result, by speaking with a healthcare professional using combined therapeutic approaches, new representations are formed, granting the capacity to receive help and alleviate the psychological symptoms that trouble them, improving quality of life with new values and perspectives...

Η Τζιλιάνου Σοφία είναι Σύμβουλος Ψυχικής Υγείας - Ψυχοθεραπεύτρια και διατηρεί ιδιωτικό γραφείο τα τελευταία 16 χρόνια στα Ιλίσια, κοντά στο Μέγαρο Μουσικής. Είναι απόφοιτος Ψυχολογίας από το Αμερικάνικο Κολλέγιο της Ελλάδος (Deree) με μεταπτυχιακές σπουδές στην Συνθετική Συμβουλευτική, Dip in Counseling, αναγνωρισμένο δίπλωμα από την Εταιρεία Συμβουλευτικής & Ψυχοθεραπείας της Σκωτίας (COSCA). Στη συνέχεια, ειδικεύτηκε στην Συστημική Ψυχοθεραπεία και Οικογενειακή θεραπεία, μέσα από ένα τετραετή κύκλο σπουδών, μια προσέγγιση που εστιάζει κυρίως στις αλληλεπιδράσεις στις σχέσεις των ανθρώπων. Παράλληλα, έχει παρακολουθήσει πλήθος σεμιναρίων από διαφορετικές προσεγγίσεις στον χώρο ψυχοθεραπείας, όπως gestalt, ψυχοδυναμική, ομαδική ανάλυση κα. Η ίδια θεωρεί ιδιαίτερα σημαντική την πολύπλευρη γνώση ώστε να έχει την δυνατότητα σύνθεσης τεχνικών στην θεραπεία ανάλογα με τις ανάγκες των θεραπευόμενων. Διαθέτει εξειδικευμένη εμπειρία στην διαχείριση του άγχους και στρες και των κρίσεων πανικού, στις αγχώδεις διαταραχές, στην κατάθλιψη, στην ενίσχυση της αυτοεκτίμησης, στις διατροφικές διαταραχές καθώς και στη συμβουλευτική γονέων. Έχει εξειδίκευση στα Θέματα/Προβλήματα Σχέσεων και στις Διαπροσωπικές Σχέσεις με ειδική εκπαίδευση στο Ψυχογενετικό Σύστημα, μια μέθοδο κατά την οποία το άτομο καλείται να αναγνωρίσει το μοτίβο έλξης συντρόφου του και να το "επαναπρογραμματίσει". Θα αναγνωρίσει τη δική του "ερωτική χημεία", δηλαδή το λόγο που έλκεται από τον ίδιον τύπο συντρόφου ξανά και ξανά. Διαθέτει πολυετή εμπειρία έχοντας εργαστεί και συνεργαστεί σε πολλές δομές, όπως τα πολυϊατρεία του Δήμου Παπάγου και Χολαργού, την Win Hellas {ΜΚΟ με σκοπό την στήριξη και την ενδυνάμωση των γυναικών που έχουν υποστεί κάποιας μορφής βία (ψυχολογική, λεκτική, σωματική)}, το Κέντρο Θεραπείας Εξαρτημένων (ΚΕΘΕΑ), την Ψυχιατρική Μονάδα Εφήβων του Νοσοκομείου Γεννηματάς καθώς και στην ένωση “Μαζί για το Παιδί” σχετικά με την Συμβουλευτική Γονέων. Συγκεκριμένα στην τηλεφωνική γραμμή Υποστήριξης 11525 καθώς και στο Συμβουλευτικό Κέντρο.

Paulou Eufrosyni is a Psychologist-Integrative Psychotherapist and maintains a private practice in Pedion tou Areos. She holds a degree in Psychology from the University of Crete and is an Integrative Psychotherapist trained at the European Institute of Integrative Psychotherapy (EIIP). She possesses a postgraduate degree (MBA) in Health Unit Management from the Conservatoire des Arts et Métiers (CNAM) and has held a professional license to practice as a Psychologist since 2011. At her private practice in central Athens, she offers individual psychotherapy for adults and adolescents, couples counseling, as well as online sessions in Greece and abroad. With an approach that combines scientific validity, a holistic perspective, and respect for the uniqueness of each individual, she supports clients in managing anxiety, depression, panic attacks, psychosomatic symptoms, interpersonal difficulties, sexual function and identity, grief, and chronic illnesses.  

The initial session, with the consent of the client, may be of longer duration to allow time for an in-depth history-taking and the creation of a safe space for familiarization, promoting a focused and effective therapy.

Mariolis Athanasios is a Mental Health Counselor - Psychotherapist with a private practice in Ampelokipoi. He trained in Integrative Counseling at the Athens Synthesis Center, certified by the University of Glasgow, COSCA. He also holds a degree in Counseling Skills from the same institution. He has completed training at the Lifelong Learning Center of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens in Grief and Emotional Trauma Management, Gender Roles and Stereotypes, as well as Self-Improvement and Assertive Behavior. Additionally, he has attended a training program in LGBTQ+ Counseling. He is continuing his education in Psychotherapy at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, in a 4-year international specialization program in Counseling and Psychotherapy, where he has completed study cycles in Systemic and Narrative Approaches. Finally, he collaborates with the Mental Health Structure "Synypaxis," where he offers his services voluntarily to economically vulnerable adults.

His passion for the cognitive field of Psychology motivated him to shift from his initial studies in Economics to the field of Mental Health. He believes in the profound reciprocal value of working on oneself and operates within a framework of acceptance, respect, trust, and empathy, serving as a companion on each client’s unique journey toward personal development and well-being.

Η κα. Μίχα Ελένη είναι Ψυχολόγος - Ψυχοθεραπεύτρια, κάτοχος νόμιμης άδειας ασκήσεως επαγγέλματος και διατηρεί το ιδιωτικό της γραφείο στους Αμπελοκήπους. Είναι απόφοιτη Ψυχολογίας από το University of East London με Μεταπτυχιακές σπουδές στην Κλινική Γνωστική Νευροψυχολογία από το κρατικό πανεπιστήμιο του Στρασβούργου της Γαλλίας. Ψυχοθεραπευτικά, εξειδικεύεται στη Γνωσιακή Συμπεριφορική Ψυχοθεραπεία, κατέχοντας Δίπλωμα από το Κέντρο Εφαρμοσμένης Ψυχοθεραπείας και Συμβουλευτικής. Παράλληλα, έχει παρακολουθήσει μετεκπαιδευτικό πρόγραμμα του Εθνικού και Καποδιστριακού Πανεπιστημίου Αθηνών με αντικείμενο τις Διαταραχές Προσωπικότητας Cluster B, με στόχο την εμβάθυνση στην κατανόηση και θεραπευτική προσέγγιση πιο σύνθετων ψυχοδυναμικών δομών. Αναλαμβάνει ατομικές συνεδριες ενηλίκων και εφήβων, καθώς και θεραπεία ζεύγους. Παρέχει τη δυνατότητα και για διαδικτυακά ραντεβού, εξυπηρετώντας άτομα που κατοικούν στο εξωτερικό / στην επαρχία, ή άτομα με μη ευέλικτα ωράρια εργασίας και καθημερινών υποχρεώσεων. Καθώς η δεύτερη μητρική της γλώσσα είναι τα αγγλικά, παρέχει τις υπηρεσίες της και σε ξενόγλωσσα άτομα. Έχει εμπλουτίσει την εμπειρία της ως εκπαιδευόμενη νευροψυχολόγος σε δομές, όπως κέντρο μνήμης και αποκατάστασης ασθενών με άνοια και ινστιτούτο Νευροψυχολογικής αξιολόγησης παρέμβασης και έρευνας παιδιών και εφήβων. Επι του παρόντος, συνεχίζει την πρακτική της άσκηση ως νευροψυχολόγος στο Γενικό Νοσοκομείο Αθηνών Ευαγγελισμός, στο οποίο συμμετάσχει στη διεξαγωγή ερευνητικών πρωτοκόλλων. Συνεργάζεται με την ελληνική αεροπορική εταιρία Bluebird airways, ως εταιρική Ψυχολόγος. Εργάζεται ως εισηγήτρια μαθημάτων ψυχολογίας στο προπτυχιακό πρόγραμμα σπουδών Ψυχολογίας του City Unity College και στο Κέντρο Εφαρμοσμένης Ψυχοθεραπείας και Συμβουλευτικής. Παράλληλα, συμμετέχει ως ομιλήτρια σε σεμινάρια και ενημερωτικές δράσεις σε συνεργασία με εταιρείες και οργανισμούς, με θεματολογία που συνδέει την ψυχική υγεία με ζητήματα σωματικής υγείας, όπως ο καρκίνος του μαστού και η εμμηνόπαυση.

Τέλος, παρέχει τις υπηρεσίες της εθελοντικά σε γραμμές ψυχολογικής υποστήριξης. Είναι εξωτερικός συνεργάτης της ιστοσελίδας Psychologynow, για την οποία έχει επιμεληθεί άρθρα που πραγματεύονται θεματικές σχετικά με την ψυχική υγεία. Το ενδιαφέρον της για την επιστήμη της Ψυχολογίας αντανακλάται μέσα από τη συνεχή επιμόρφωσή της, την παρακολούθηση ομιλιών και σεμιναρίων, αλλά και την ενεργή συμμετοχή της σε project που προάγουν την επιμόρφωση και την ευαισθητοποίηση όσον αφορά τον εγκέφαλο, όπως το Brain awareness week υπό την αιγίδα της Ελληνικής Νευροψυχολογικής Εταιρίας και του Dana foundation. Είναι μέλος της Ελληνικής Νευροψυχολογικής Εταιρίας (ΕΝΨΕ).

Xatzixaralampous Ntina is a Psychologist - specialized Systemic Psychotherapist and maintains a private practice in Exarchia. She studied Psychology at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens (NKUA) and specializes in Systemic - Family Psychotherapy at the Institute of Education and Research, Logos Psychis, according to the SANE (System Attachment Narrative Encephalon) model. Additionally, she has completed an awareness cycle in Cognitive-Behavioral Psychotherapy at the Institute of Behavioral Research & Therapy. She has also pursued postgraduate studies (MBA) at Ecole Superieure de Gestion. She undertakes cases across the full spectrum of Psychology, addressing issues related to Anxiety and Stress, Panic Attacks, Grief Management, the empowerment of LGBTQI+ individuals, and the treatment of stressful and traumatic situations, conducting sessions either in person or remotely.

Tsoni Sevasti is a Psychologist (MSc) – Systemic Psychotherapist and maintains a private practice in the Gyzi area, where she provides psychotherapy sessions to children, adolescents, adults, and families. She graduated from the Department of Psychology at the University of Crete and holds a postgraduate degree (MSc) in Child and Adolescent Mental Health from the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. She is trained in Systemic Psychotherapy and has further specialized in the treatment of sexual disorders, having completed numerous continuing education programs. Her professional experience is extensive and includes work in various therapeutic and educational settings. She has offered individual and group psychotherapeutic support to populations with complex psychosocial needs, such as refugees, unaccompanied minors, and families in crisis, through humanitarian organizations such as PRAKSIS, MERIMNA, and the International Organization for Migration. Additionally, she has served as a school psychologist within initiatives of the Ministry of Education and has collaborated with Child and Adolescent Development Centers. She has presented scientific papers at national and international conferences and has delivered lectures and seminars in schools, teaching associations, and mental health facilities. Centered on scientific evidence, empathy, and respect for the uniqueness of each individual, she approaches therapeutic work through a holistic and experiential lens, enhancing the psychological resilience of her clients.

Sofia Aperi is an honors graduate Psychologist, BSc from the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens (EKPA), and holds a professional practice license. She works in counseling and psychotherapeutic settings (psychodynamic-psychoanalytic orientation). She undertakes individual therapies (adults, adolescents, children) as well as family and couples counseling. She provides her services both in-person and online, offering individual psychotherapy sessions with respect and responsibility. Notably, she has collaborated with the Mental Health Center of the Research University Institute of Mental Hygiene, Neurosciences & Precision Medicine "Kostas Stefanis" (E.P.I.P.S.Y.) and the Special Primary School of Agios Dimitrios. Additionally, she has academic research activity and has attended, among others, training programs on Loss and Grief Counseling, Depression, and Psychosomatic Disorders.

Maria Vlachaki, MSc, is a Psychologist, Cyberpsychologist, and Psychotherapist, currently operating a private practice in Alimos, Athens.She holds a Bachelor's degree in Psychology from the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens (NKUA) and a Master's degree in Cyberpsychology from the same institution.She has specialized in Systemic and Family Therapy through studies at the Laboratory for the Investigation of Human Relations (Charis Katakis, 2022–2023) and the University Mental Health Research Institute (UMHRI). She is also attending the annual program “Therapeutic Approaches to Addictions” at the 18 ANO Addiction Rehabilitation Center.Her professional experience includes providing individual psychotherapy sessions since September 2023, as well as collaborations with the Psychiatric Clinic of Attikon University General Hospital (volunteer work), the Evaluation Committee for the Ministry of Health’s “Personal Assistant for People with Disabilities” program (June–July 2023), and the “ARGO” Association for Children with Special Needs. Since 2024, she has been working with the Municipal Health Clinics of Nea Smyrni and the P. Sakellaropoulos Association for Social Psychiatry.She is trained in the administration of psychometric tools such as the MMPI-1, Raven's Progressive Matrices, Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE), MoCA, and the Geriatric Depression Scale.Maria actively participates in numerous scientific conferences, symposia, and workshops related to psychotherapy, psychoanalysis, mental health, and technology. Notably, she has attended the Psychotherapy Conferences of the Hellenic Psychiatric Association, the Panhellenic Conference on Counseling Psychology, events at Attikon Hospital, and seminars by the Hellenic Psychological Society, as well as initiatives promoting community mental health awareness.As a speaker, she presented her research titled “Netflix and binge watching: A qualitative exploration of the subjective viewing experience” at Panteion University (April 9, 2024). She has also participated in a women’s empowerment and breast cancer awareness event at the Kallithea Municipal Library (October 2024), and in a public seminar on cyberbullying organized by the Municipality of Rentis/Moschato (November 2024).

Yfanti Katerina is a Psychologist with a private practice in Pangrati. She holds a degree in Psychology from Panteion University of Social and Political Sciences, a master's degree in Counseling Psychology from Keele University (MSc), and has been trained in Person-Centered Therapy. She is a member of the BPS (British Psychological Society) and the BACP (British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy). She has been trained in Behavioral Therapy specializing in Anxiety, Somatoform, and Sexual Disorders (THESY), in Clinical Hypnotherapy (Emotional Research Center & Self-esteem), in Counseling Support for Children of Infant, Child, and Adolescent age (Center for Applied Psychotherapy and Counseling), in Parent Counseling (Center for Applied Psychotherapy and Counseling), and in Trauma and Grief Therapy (Taking Flight International Corporation). For several years she worked in Psychosocial Rehabilitation structures of the Ministry of Health (EPSAMY), while simultaneously maintaining her private practice in Athens for over ten years, offering psychological services across the full spectrum of human behavior, creating a therapeutic framework of safety and trust.

Kandiliotis Danae is a psychologist - psychotherapist and has a private office in the centre of Athens. She holds a BSc, MSc in Psychology and is a member of the Hellenic Association of Psychologists. Community of Behavior Analysis. In addition, she has completed two years of study at the two post-graduate trainings in the Department of Sociology of Panteion University, two post-graduate trainings in Cognitive-Behavioural Psychotherapy and is a Behavioural Analyst. In her office she undertakes a variety of clinical cases, mainly anxiety disorders, mood and personality disorders. She has worked extensively with Obsessive Compulsive Disorder and has attended as speaker at conferences, workshops and television shows. In addition, she has conducted internship at the Smile of the Child and has also been a collaborator of the Local Mental Health Promotion Team of the Municipality of Nea Smyrni and other institutions. Finally, she has attended numerous seminars and trainings regarding Psychology issues and Psychiatry, while she is also involved in issues of work and Organizational Psychology. She serves in the Athens area, in the centre of Athens and in the area of Ampelokipi. Both offices are located at a minimum distance from metro stations.

Anastasia Koutoumatsioti is a Clinical Psychologist and maintains a private practice in Ampelokipoi, Attica. She holds a degree in Psychology from the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, with a postgraduate specialization (MSc) in Clinical Psychology from the same University. She is a licensed practicing psychologist (License No. 8714) and a full member of the "Association of Greek Psychologists." She has been trained and continues her training in programs related to psychoanalysis and psychoanalytic psychotherapy for children/adolescents and adults. Additionally, she has been trained in administering, scoring, and interpreting psychometric and projective tests. Furthermore, recognizing the need for continuous education and updating on the latest advances in the field, she has completed a specialization program in Autism Spectrum Disorder and actively participates in numerous seminars, conferences, and workshops related to mental health. She possesses clinical experience in the psychopathology of children, adolescents, and adults through collaboration and internships with public institutions such as the Children's Hospital "Agia Sofia" - University Child Psychiatry Clinic, the General Hospital of Athens "G. Gennimatas" - Psychiatric Department, as well as the Korydallos Prison. In recent years, she has also worked as a Psychologist in Primary and Secondary Education School Units and collaborates with private centers. She maintains a private office where she provides psychosocial support, information, and counseling guidance to Children/Adolescents, Adults, Couples, and Parents.