Health professionals with experience in Phobias in Athens

Elisavet Valkanioti is a Psychologist in Volos providing individual sessions for adults and adolescents (17+ years old), both in-person and online. She creates a safe, supportive, and confidential therapeutic environment tailored to the needs of each client.

She is a graduate of the Department of Psychology at Canterbury Christ Church University with a grade of Excellent and holds a Master's Degree in Organizational Psychology from University of East London.

She applies Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and has specialized training in Clinical Hypnotherapy (CBH), combining scientifically validated methods with contemporary therapeutic techniques. She offers support in issues such as:

• anxiety and panic attacks
• phobias
• sleep disorders
• smoking cessation
• chronic pain management
• weight control

She holds an advanced diploma in Cognitive-Behavioral Clinical Hypnotherapy (CBH) and has been trained in Regressive Therapy as well as in DSM-V (Understanding DSM-V), with an emphasis on the analysis of the psychiatric classification manual and the understanding of psychological phenomena.

Her therapeutic approach is integrative and individualized, combining the structured methodology of CBT with the dynamic aspects of clinical hypnotherapy, while incorporating experiential and humanistic elements.

She has experience in the field of Occupational Psychology, supporting individuals with work-related stress, professional relationships, and workplace behavior. Additionally, she has been trained in Forensic and Criminal Psychology, with a focus on psychological assessment within legal contexts.

Mata Eirini BSc is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist with a private practice in Kolonaki. She graduated from the Department of Psychology at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and holds a professional license to practice. She is currently undertaking postgraduate training in Relational Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy at the Institute of Relational and Group Psychotherapy (ISOP). She has been in personal therapy since 2010 and under supervision since 2023. She is a member of the International Association for Relational Psychoanalysis and Psychotherapy (IARPP) and the American Group Psychotherapy Association (AGPA). As part of her personal development and professional training, she participates in conferences, workshops, and educational seminars. Her aim is to enhance psychological resilience, facilitate the patient’s adaptation to new challenges and situations with flexibility and confidence, and ultimately, to promote self-awareness and personal integration.

Georgina Argyriou is a Psychologist – Psychotherapist who offers online sessions. She holds a degree in Psychology with specialization in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and is licensed to practice. At the same time, she is completing her Master’s degree in Clinical Psychology at Hellenic American University. She has also received specialized training in the treatment of Anxiety Disorders, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD), and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) from the University Mental Health Research Institute (EPIPSI). She has completed her clinical internship at the Athens Mental Health Center – Behavioral Therapy Unit (EKEPSYE).

Mpogiopoulos Giannis is a Psychologist and maintains a private practice in Ano Patisia. He holds postgraduate studies in Cyberpsychology from the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens while simultaneously being supervised in Systemic - Existential Psychotherapy. His therapy has multiple objectives. Initially, it is very important to comprehensively understand the person beyond the narrow scope of any particular problem causing them difficulty. Afterwards, he will proceed with the aim of identifying the causes that led to these specific difficulties and then reflect together with the client on how to utilize their personal strengths to reshape the way and conditions in which they live. During the process, the unique elements of the individual's personal identity emerge, which must be cared for and highlighted because the primary goal is not only to create a pleasant mood but to build a rich and multifaceted self capable of generating personal happiness with depth and durability.

Resvani Eleni is a Health Psychologist MSc - Cognitive Behavioral Psychotherapist - Clinical Hypnotherapist and maintains a private practice in the center of Athens. She studied Psychology at Mediterranean College, where she received a scholarship, and subsequently completed postgraduate studies in Health Psychology at the University of Derby (United Kingdom). During her undergraduate thesis, she conducted research on relatives of patients diagnosed with melanoma, aiming to investigate any behavioral changes regarding their protection from the sun and the promotion of more protective behaviors within their social environment. Regarding her postgraduate dissertation, she conducted research on chronic patients to clarify whether and to what extent music can be beneficial in the management and treatment of pain. Additionally, she has been trained in Cognitive Behavioral Clinical Hypnotherapy and is a member of the International Association of Psychotherapists (NCIP). She has experience and has volunteered at Aeginiteio Hospital, actively attending and participating in sessions for psychiatric patients at the outpatient clinics of Psychiatrists Dr. Smyrnis and Dr. Psarros. She also provided services to the Pediatric Department of the "Cliniques Universitaires Saint-Luc" Hospital in Brussels, where her activities included preoperative psychological support and creative engagement for children with cancer and eating disorders.

Ntimova P Ioanna is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist, graduate of the Department of Psychology at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. She is in her third year of psychotherapeutic training in Analytical Group & Family Psychotherapy. Concurrently, she is pursuing postgraduate studies in Child and Adolescent Mental Health at the European University Cyprus. She has clinical experience gained through her internship in public mental health facilities, at the Aiginiteio Hospital, where she worked with children & adolescents, as well as at the Vyronas Health Center working with adults. She has attended numerous seminars, conferences, and clinical trainings in the field of mental health and regularly receives supervision. She is also the creator of the emotion diary "FIL MI", which aims to enhance emotional expression, self-observation, and personal development through thematic sections and questions concerning key areas of life. She provides psychological support, counseling, and psychotherapy services to adults, children & adolescents facing difficulties at the personal, family, social, emotional, and behavioral levels. She is a member of the Greek Psychologists Association and holds a Professional Practice License.

Nassar Athina is a Mental Health Counselor - Psychotherapist and maintains a private practice in Athens. She is a graduate of the Department of Educational Sciences and Early Childhood Education at the University of Patras, holding a master's degree in Counseling and Psychotherapy from the University of East London. Her professional experience combines education, psychotherapy, and creative activities for children, with a consistent presence in early childhood education settings and mental health centers. She has worked for many years as a lead teacher in kindergarten classrooms and, since 2022, has been providing psychotherapy sessions to adults and adolescents, having previously collaborated with organizations such as the "IASIS" Day Center and the Roots Wellness Center. She regularly attends seminars, continually enhancing her knowledge and psychotherapeutic skills.

She offers both in-person and remote psychotherapy sessions for adults and adolescents based on an integrative model, specifically utilizing cognitive and psychodynamic approaches.

Panou Mairi is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist and maintains a private practice in the center of Athens. She graduated from the Department of Psychology at Panteion University of Social and Political Sciences, where she graduated with distinction. She continued her studies with a Master's degree in "Applied Cognitive and Developmental Psychology" (MSc in Applied Cognitive and Developmental Psychology) at the same university. During her undergraduate studies, she completed an internship at the Psychiatric Clinic of the General Thoracic Diseases Hospital "Sotiria", while during her postgraduate studies, she trained in psychosocial support structures of Municipalities and at the Athens University of Economics and Business. Subsequently, she specialized in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy at the Society of Cognitive Behavioral Studies, where she also worked in the Adult Therapy Department of the Institute of Research and Behavior Therapy. Her considerable experience with adult, adolescent, child, and parent populations stems from her career, as she has worked in adult and adolescent psychotherapy centers, in primary and secondary education schools, in specialized therapy centers, as well as voluntarily on the psychosocial support hotline of the Ministry of Health 10306 and in the "Community Intervention" program of the NGO "IASIS". She currently maintains collaborations with Adult Psychotherapy Institutes, where she participates in peer supervisions and interdisciplinary teams including psychiatrists, social workers, and others.

Tsigkri Faii is a Psychologist licensed to practice and conducts online sessions, offering a safe and supportive remote environment. She is in her second year of Psychotherapy training in the Person-Centered Approach at the Hellenic Focusing Center, has completed postgraduate studies at ICPS, and holds a Bachelor's degree in Psychology from Goldsmiths, University of London. She provides individual psychotherapy through online sessions, collaborating with platforms, aiming to create a space where the individual can explore themselves, enhance self-awareness, and move towards a more authentic and fulfilling life.

Dr. Kyriaki Papadopoulou is a Doctor in Clinical Neuropsychology with extensive experience in both Clinical Psychology and Clinical Neuropsychology. She has held long-standing positions in leading academic and hospital institutions across the United Kingdom. Currently, she serves as a Clinical Neuropsychology Supervisor at City College – York University and as a Lecturer in Psychology at the West London Mental Health NHS Trust – Imperial College.

Dr. Papadopoulou is also an international public speaker, with professional presence in the UK, the USA, and Greece. She has collaborated with the UCL National Hospital for Neurology & Neurosurgery and has been extensively involved in diagnostic and therapeutic work in neuropsychological cases.

Her scientific contributions include publications in high-impact international journals in the fields of mood disorders and cognitive functioning. She regularly participates as an invited speaker at international conferences in the UK, USA, and Greece.

She is a member of the British Psychological Society and the Division of Clinical Psychology – UK. Dr. Papadopoulou combines clinical expertise with ongoing research activity, aiming to promote psychological science and deliver high-quality patient care.

Aslanidis Georgios is a Mental Health Counselor with a private practice in Ampelokipoi, offering support to individuals seeking to improve their mental well-being and quality of life. His goal is to create a safe and supportive environment where each person can freely express themselves, gain deeper understanding of their inner self, and develop new ways to manage everyday challenges.

He has been trained as a Gestalt Mental Health Counselor at the Gestalt Foundation – Center for Psychotherapy & Education, and also holds training in Mental Health Counseling from the Center for Applied Psychotherapy and Counseling (K.E.PSY.SY.). His approach is based on the principles of Gestalt therapy, emphasizing awareness, personal responsibility, and connection to the "here and now."

Within the counseling process, he supports individuals facing issues such as anxiety, relationship difficulties, low self-esteem, emotional challenges, or periods of personal transition. With respect for the uniqueness of each individual, he tailors the counseling process to meet the specific needs of each client.

Ο Μπρεκουλάκης Γιώργος είναι Ψυχολόγος, Οργανωτικός Ψυχολόγος και Επαγγελματίας Ψυχικής Υγείας με 21 χρόνια διοικητικής, κλινικής και διδακτικής εμπειρίας σε δημόσιους και ιδιωτικούς φορείς. Κατέχει άδεια ασκήσεως επαγγέλματος Ψυχολόγου από το Ελληνικό Κράτος. Είναι εγγεγραμμένος στο Μητρώο Διδασκόντων Κολλεγίων με έγκριση του Υπουργείου Παιδείας.

Είναι Επιστημονικός Εκπαιδευτής του Διεθνούς Οργανισμού “Attachment Parenting International” και Διδάσκων Ψυχοθεραπείας και Κλινικός Ομαδικός Επόπτης της “Attachment Parenting Hellas”. Εδώ και 11 χρόνια είναι Επιστημονικός Συνεργάτης της Attachment Parenting Hellas.

Διατηρεί ιδιωτικό γραφείο ως αδειούχος Ψυχολόγος στους Αμπελόκηπους- Αθήνας προσφέροντας υπηρεσίες συμβουλευτικής και ψυχοθεραπείας σε ενήλικες, ζευγάρια, γονείς, ομάδες, εταιρείες και οργανισμούς.

Είναι Πτυχιούχος βασικών σπουδών Ψυχολογίας (4 έτη) και μεταπτυχιακών σπουδών (3 έτη) Οργανωτικής Ψυχολογίας του Παντείου Πανεπιστημίου. Έχει παρακολουθήσει το τετραετές Εκπαιδευτικό Πρόγραμμα στη Συστημική- Οικογενειακή Ψυχοθεραπεία και έχει πιστοποιηθεί στο τριετές Εκπαιδευτικό Πρόγραμμα στη Συστημική Ψυχολογική Διάγνωση στον ευρωπαϊκά αναγνωρισμένο φορέα "Εργαστήριο Διερεύνησης Ανθρωπίνων Σχέσεων". 'Εχει ολοκληρώσει κύκλο ψυχοθεραπευτικών συναντήσεων στην Εταιρεία Προαγωγής Ερευνών Ανθρωπίνων Σχέσεων: "Αθηναϊκό Κέντρο Μελέτης του Ανθρώπου (AKMA)." Έχει πιστοποιηθεί μέσω ετήσιων εκπαιδευτικών προγραμμάτων στην Ψυχοθεραπεία Ζεύγους και στην Ψυχοθεραπεία σε ΛΟΑΤΚΙ άτομα στον ευρωπαϊκά αναγνωρισμένο φορέα Ινστιτούτο Εκπαίδευσης και Έρευνας στη Συστημική Ψυχοθεραπεία «Λόγω Ψυχής». Είναι Απόφοιτος Ομαδικής Ψυχοθεραπείας (10 έτη) της Εταιρείας Συμβουλευτικής και Ψυχοθεραπείας «Εκ των Ένδον». Είναι μέλος του Συλλόγου Αποφοίτων του Ινστιτούτου Εκπαίδευσης και Έρευνας στη Συστημική Ψυχοθεραπεία «Λόγω Ψυχής». Έχει επιμορφωθεί στην Ψυχανάλυση στο Ψυχαναλυτικό Εκπαιδευτικό Πρόγραμμα του 251 Γενικού Νοσοκομείου Αεροπορίας και στην Ελληνική Ψυχαναλυτική Εταιρεία (ΕΨΕ).

Είναι Συνιδρυτής, Ψυχοθεραπευτής και Κλινικός Επόπτης στο «Ψ - Δίκτυο - Πρόσβαση στη Στήριξη», Σωματείο Ελεύθερων Επαγγελματιών Ψυχικής Υγείας, αναγνωρισμένο από το Πρωτοδικείο Αθηνών, που προσφέρει συμβουλευτικές και ψυχοθεραπευτικές υπηρεσίες σε παιδιά και ενήλικες.

Ακόμη, τα έτη 2021-2025 υπήρξε Module Leader της Ενότητας Μεταπτυχιακών Μαθημάτων "Integration & Application", στο 3ετές Μεταπτυχιακό Πρόγραμμα «MA Συμβουλευτική και Ψυχοθεραπεία» στο Μητροπολιτικό Κολλέγιο Ακαδημαϊκών Σπουδών σε σύμπραξη με το Κρατικό Βρετανικό Πανεπιστήμιο «University of East London». Στον παρόντα χρόνο είναι Διδάσκων Ψυχοθεραπείας στο εν λόγω Μεταπτυχιακό Πρόγραμμα.

Για 8 έτη εργαζόταν ως μόνιμος Ψυχολόγος στην Ψυχιατρική Κλινική του 251 Γενικού Νοσοκομείου Αεροπορίας (251ΓΝΑ). Εδώ και 19 χρόνια είναι Επιστημονικός Εκπαιδευτής Υγειονομικών (ιατρών και ψυχολόγων) σε θέματα ψυχικής υγείας και ψυχοθεραπείας στο 251ΓΝΑ.

Ο Γιώργος Μπρεκουλάκης έχει τιμηθεί ως Υγειονομικός Ψυχολόγος για την προσφορά του στις Ελληνικές 'Ενοπλες Δυνάμεις από την Πρόεδρο της Ελληνικής Δημοκρατίας Κατερίνα Σακελλαροπούλου.

Ο Γιώργος Μπρεκουλάκης έχει εκλεγεί επανειλημμένα στο Διοικητικό Συμβούλιο στο Κοινωφελές Σωματείο "Ψ- Δίκτυο- Πρόσβαση στη Στήριξη".

Eleni Fyta is a psychologist based in Athens, maintaining a private practice and collaborating with therapy centers that support children, adolescents, and adults. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, as well as a Bachelor’s degree in Pharmacy from the University of Patras, combining scientific expertise with a deeply human-centered therapeutic approach.She has completed training in Group Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy through the Hellenic Society of Group Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy (E.E.Ps.Ps.O.) and is currently participating in postgraduate programs in Clinical Psychopathology and Psychoanalysis.Her professional experience includes positions at therapy centers such as Mind Set Go! and To Spiti, as well as collaboration with the European Network of Women of Greece, where she provided psychological support to victims of domestic violence.Eleni has also been actively involved in volunteer work with the Hellenic Red Cross and various community programs offering educational and psychological support to refugees and migrants. She regularly attends psychoanalytic and psychological research conferences, reflecting her continuous professional development.Her therapeutic approach focuses on building a relationship of trust and authentic communication, helping individuals explore their inner conflicts and foster personal growth.

Kollias Thanos MSc is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist who maintains a private practice in Athens, providing psychological support and counseling to adolescents, adults, and couples, applying principles of cognitive and behavioral psychotherapy. He is a graduate of the Department of Psychology at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and has also completed undergraduate studies in the Department of Political Science and Public Administration at the same university, as well as postgraduate studies in Communication, Management, and Innovation at Wageningen University in the Netherlands. His interdisciplinary training contributes to a holistic understanding of human behavior, communication, and interpersonal relationships. He has received further training in Cognitive and Behavioral Psychotherapy at the Society for Cognitive and Behavioral Studies, recognized by the European Association for Behavioural and Cognitive Therapies (EABCT), while simultaneously pursuing a Master's degree in Educational Sciences at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens (NKUA), specializing in the Psychopedagogy of Reading. He has collaborated with mental health institutions such as the Non-Profit Organization IASIS and the General Hospital Asklipieio Voulas (Child Psychiatry Department), gaining experience in assessment, parent counseling, and psychotherapeutic intervention with children and adolescents. In his therapeutic approach, he utilizes music therapy as a means of expression and processing emotions, enhancing emotional understanding and creative communication.