Health professionals for Phobias in Athens

Mpita Eirini is a Psychodynamic Psychotherapist – Mental Health Counselor and a graduate of Sociology from Panteion University, with private practices in Athens and Norway. She has been trained in Couples Therapy & Parenting Counseling and has further specialized in Child Psychology and Infant and Preschool Child Psychology (NKUA). Additionally, she regularly attends annual seminars and lectures. Her internship at the Greek Forum of Migrants and her voluntary work with the Norwegian Red Cross have enhanced her sensitivity to issues of cultural integration, identity, and mental health support for vulnerable populations. Having lived and worked in multicultural environments, she approaches therapy with openness, understanding, and respect for the uniqueness of each individual. She works with adults and couples facing difficulties such as anxiety, depression, panic attacks, relationship challenges, or life transitional phases. For Mpita Eirini, therapy is a profound dialogue where symptoms serve as starting points for understanding and processing what has not yet been expressed. She creates a safe space where each person can freely express themselves and meaningfully connect with their inner self.

Papamargariti Vasiliki is a Psychologist - Systemic Psychotherapist and maintains a private practice in Kypseli. She holds a degree in Psychology from the University of Crete, followed by postgraduate studies in "Liaison Psychiatry: Integrated Care of Physical and Mental Health" at the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens (NKUA), in "Clinical Interventions in Addictions" at the University of Crete, as well as in "Special Education and Training" at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. Concurrently, she gained valuable experience in the field of mental health by working in significant institutions as a Psychologist, such as the Therapy Center for Dependent Individuals (KETHEA), in the Dual Diagnosis Unit, and in Counseling for Parents and Adolescents, having collaborated with a Youth Counseling Station for several years. Currently, she also works in Secondary Education alongside her private practice. The specialist is also certified in Systemic Psychotherapy - Family Therapy, having received the relevant certification from the Systemic Center for Training and Psychological Support (S.K.E.PSY), and in Couple Therapy (Institute for Training and Research in Systemic Psychotherapy).

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 στην Ψυχοθεραπεία Ζεύγους του Ινστιτούτου Εκπαίδευσης και Έρευνας στη Συστημική Ψυχοθεραπεία «Λόγω Ψυχής». Έχει επιμορφωθεί στην Ψυχανάλυση, μέσω 2ετούς εκπαιδευτικού προγράμματος, 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 20 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".

Argyropoulou Xristina is a psychotherapist trained at the 'Laboratory for the Investigation of Human Relations.' She holds two postgraduate degrees: a Master of Science in Psychology and a Master of Education in Autism, specializing in the psychoeducation of children and adolescents with autism. She has worked in specialized therapy centers. In recent years, she has maintained her own practice, focusing on adult psychotherapy as well as parent counseling.

Theou Antigoni is a Psychologist-Psychotherapist and conducts online sessions. She completed her studies at Università degli Studi Guglielmo Marconi in the field of Psychology and holds a professional license. Additionally, she has completed the first two years of training in Cognitive Analytic Therapy (CAT) and continues her education in this therapy. This therapeutic approach is brief and aims to identify all dysfunctional behavior patterns adopted in the past that prevent the individual from living functionally and authentically in the present. Beyond the aforementioned training, she has completed further education at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens regarding Anxiety and Depression, focusing on psychoeducation and their management. She has worked at the Thalpos Adult Day Center for a specific period during the years 2025-2026. Her professional and academic career began much earlier when she earned her first degree from the Department of Primary Education of Athens and subsequently pursued her postgraduate studies in various fields of education. One of these postgraduate degrees was in Psychology, which marked the beginning of her journey into undergraduate Psychology studies and the field of psychotherapy.

Mitsa Maria MSc is a Psychologist - Systemic Psychotherapist and maintains a private practice in Ampelokipoi. She graduated from the Department of Psychology at Aristotle University of Thessaloniki and holds a postgraduate degree in "Health Promotion and Education" from the Medical School and the Department of Psychology of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. She trained in Systemic Psychotherapy and Counseling and has completed the clinical training program at the 1st Psychiatric Clinic of the Papageorgiou General Hospital of Thessaloniki. In recent years, she has worked in non-governmental organizations, providing psychological and psychosocial support to vulnerable populations as a psychologist, through individual and group sessions, and as a coordinator of a hosting structure for unaccompanied minors. Furthermore, she has worked as a psychologist in the design and implementation of national and European programs for the prevention and promotion of psychosocial health for children, parents, educators, and professionals. As part of her ongoing training and improvement of therapeutic practice, she attends educational seminars, receives systematic supervision, and follows a personal course of individual psychotherapy.

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.

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.

Varna Eleni is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist and maintains a private practice in Zografou. She studied Psychology at the University of Surrey and holds a master’s degree in Health Psychology from University College London. Subsequently, she specialized in Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT) at Aeginiteio Hospital, at the Research University Institute of Mental Health, thereby shaping her psychotherapeutic approach and acquiring theoretical training and clinical experience. She gained further experience by completing her internship at the Hellenic Bipolar Organization. Concurrently, she has volunteered in psychological support and social assistance services via telephone. Subsequently, she collaborated with mental health facilities, acquiring experience with adults on the autism spectrum. In private practice, she focuses on counseling and psychotherapy for adults. Finally, she specializes in anxiety and mood disorders as well as psychosomatic symptoms.

Kourkouli Nelli is a graduate psychologist from the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and has a 4-year specialization in systemic-group psychotherapy from the Laboratory for the Investigation of Human Relations, which is certified by the EFTA (European Family Therapy Association).

With over 15 years of experience in psychotherapeutic practice, she has worked both privately and in mental health agencies and structures with numerous adults, providing individual psychotherapy sessions. For the past 12 years, she has been working in the Social Service at local government, offering psychological support.

Currently, in her private practice, she provides specialized services in individual counseling, family group psychotherapy, couples therapy, and family therapy. She addresses individuals facing problems with their intimate and/or family relationships, difficulties in managing their emotions, as well as those who wish to gain better self-understanding.

Particular emphasis is placed on confidentiality, safety, and freedom of expression within the therapeutic framework. Through the psychotherapeutic process, the aim is for the client, through the mutual relationship with the therapist, to gain awareness of the dynamics of their personal relationships, recognize their uniqueness, discover their personal strength, and evolve.

She continuously participates actively in scientific conferences and seminars, aiming for ongoing professional development.

She is a member of the Hellenic Psychological Society.

Skaltsas Mixail is a Psychologist who maintains a private practice in Neos Kosmos, where he provides services on both an individual and group basis. He studied Psychology at the University of Crete and subsequently moved to the United Kingdom to specialize in Clinical Psychology and Psychopathology, obtaining a master's degree (M.Sc.) from Swansea University in Wales. Following this, as part of the further continuation of his psychotherapeutic training, he enrolled in the four-year training program at the Institute of Group Analysis "S.H. FOULKES." In the past, he has worked at a counseling center for children, adolescents, and families, as well as at pre-departure detention centers for foreigners. He also has many years of experience as a psychologist in psychosocial rehabilitation units. His interests focus on individual psychodynamic psychotherapy, group analytic psychotherapy, psychoeducation, coordination of training for professionals working in mental health settings, as well as the study of psychoanalytic texts.

Mageira Eirini is a Psychologist who maintains a private practice in Kolonaki. She completed her studies in Psychology at Panteion University of Social and Political Sciences and continued her four-year training in Psychoanalytic - Psychodynamic Psychotherapy for Children and Adults at DI.K.E.PSY. (Interdisciplinary and Research Psychosocial Support for Children and Adults). Over the years, she has volunteered in organizations and facilities working with the adult population. Since 2023, she has maintained a private practice in Kolonaki, providing psychotherapeutic sessions with a Psychodynamic Approach to adolescents and adults. Her work is based on the individualized service of each patient’s needs.

Η Δανάη Σταματοπούλου είναι Ψυχολόγος - Υπαρξιακή Ψυχοθεραπεύτρια και διατηρεί ιδιωτικό γραφείο στον Άγιο Ελευθέριο. Είναι απόφοιτη του Παντείου Πανεπιστημίου και κάτοχος μεταπτυχιακού διπλώματος στην Εφηρμοσμένη Δημόσια Υγεία, από την Εθνική Σχολή Δημόσιας Υγείας. Η ενασχόλησή της με τον υπαρξισμό ξεκίνησε το 2009 με την εκπαίδευσή της ως υπαρξιακή ψυχοθεραπεύτρια στο τετραετές πρόγραμμα του «γίγνεσθαι», την Ελληνική Εταιρεία Υπαρξιακής Ψυχολογίας, όπου τώρα συμμετέχει ως εκπαιδεύτρια. Είναι μέλος του Συλλόγου Ελλήνων Ψυχολόγων (ΣΕΨ), της Federation for Existential Therapy in Europe (FETE) και είναι πιστοποιημένη ψυχοθεραπεύτρια από τον Ευρωπαϊκό Οργανισμό Ψυχοθεραπευτών (European Association for Psychotherapy, EAP). Έχει εργαστεί σε δομές ψυχοκοινωνικής αποκατάστασης ως θεραπεύτρια (ΑΝΙΜΑ ΑΜΚΕ ΜΚΟ) και υπεύθυνη στα προστατευόμενα διαμερίσματα Αμάλθεια (ΚΕΑ ΑΜΕΑ) ενώ συνεργάστηκε με το Δήμο Αχαρνών οργανώνοντας το τμήμα συμβουλευτικής και συμμετέχοντας στην εκτέλεση εισαγγελικών εντολών. Εκτός από τις σπουδές της στην ψυχολογία, είναι κάτοχος πτυχίου διδασκαλίας πιάνου και θεωρητικών της μουσικής. Από το 2014 εργάζεται ιδιωτικά ως ψυχολόγος-ψυχοθεραπεύτρια με ενήλικες στο γραφείο της στον Άγιο Ελευθέριο Αττικής. Πεποίθησή της είναι ότι η ψυχοθεραπεία αποτελεί έναν ασφαλή χώρο, όπου μπορεί κανείς να σταθεί με ασφάλεια απέναντι στον εαυτό του. Όπου το άγχος και οι εσωτερικές δυσκολίες μπορούν να ακουστούν και να κατανοηθούν. Μέσα από τη θεραπευτική σχέση αναδύεται μια πιο σταθερή και αυθεντική επαφή με τη ζωή και τον εαυτό.,

Pefanis Konstantinos is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist offering both in-person and online sessions. He holds a Bachelor of Science (Hons) degree in Psychology and Counselling from Teesside University and a Master of Science (MSc) in Clinical Psychology and Counselling from the University of Derby. He has specialized in Clinical Psychopathology through the Hellenic Open University and in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Adults from the Society of Cognitive Behavioral Studies (EGLS). Since 2018, he has collaborated with organizations such as the Mavilis Counseling Center, the Child and Adolescent Center "Iliantos," and the Special Therapies Center for Individuals with Disabilities. He has also served as a psychologist and coordinator of activities in the "Connect your city" program. In 2019, he was appointed scientific director at the Elderly and Mobility-Impaired Care Unit "MyThalpi Care and Rehabilitation," and in 2020, he served as scientific director at the Residence of Nea Smyrni "House of Serenity." His voluntary work includes participation in the Social Solidarity and Psychological Support Network "Syn-Yparxi" as well as in the online program "Talk to Me." He is an active member of the scientific working group for the documentation and effectiveness of psychotherapies in Greece (RECBT Greece). He has participated in numerous scientific conferences and seminars covering topics ranging from neuropsychological assessment and psychogastroenterology to sexual education and childhood psychopathology. Additionally, he has attended workshops and training programs from recognized institutions and universities, enhancing his knowledge and therapeutic skills. Combining scientific training, professional experience, and social sensitivity, he provides specialized psychotherapy and psychological support services tailored to the needs of each individual.