Health professionals for Phobias near Ilion

Mparmpakou Katerina is a Psychotherapist - Group Analyst and maintains a private practice in Peristeri. She holds a degree in Psychology from Derre College and subsequently pursued postgraduate studies in the UK specializing in Clinical Psychology, Counseling Psychology, and Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), in which she holds expertise. Since then, she has attended numerous conferences and seminars both in Greece and abroad to ensure continuous professional development and education in her field. Her excellent counseling, communication, and skills have been developed through personal experience in various and particularly demanding environments throughout her extensive career. Finally, as a Mental Health Counselor, she is driven by an inherent motivation to help those in need of assistance and support.

Despoina Zagka is a Psychologist with a private practice in Agioi Anargyroi. She has experience in private practice as well as in public and private institutions, where she has worked with adults, adolescents, and the elderly through psychotherapy and counseling sessions. She has also coordinated and facilitated experiential group sessions, both psychoeducational and therapeutic in nature, emphasizing the power of the group and interaction. She is completing the Master's Degree Program at the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, titled "Psychotherapy: Theoretical Frameworks, Clinical Applications, and Comparative Approaches," and has specialized in MI Therapy (Music Therapy Technique). Additionally, she has completed the postgraduate seminar at the University of West Attica titled "Mental Health and Wellbeing of Children and Adolescents," as well as an online course from Yale University titled "The Science Of Well-Being." Her therapeutic approach is based on elements of integrative and person-centered approaches, emphasizing the relationship, authenticity, and individualization: each person is unique, and her goal is to create a safe space where they can express themselves, better understand themselves, and find new ways to cope with their difficulties.

Maria Thliverou is a Mental Health Counselor and Psychotherapist, maintaining a private practice in Peristeri. She completed her studies in Counseling at the Center for Applied Psychotherapy and Counseling. Subsequently, she pursued a postgraduate seminar in learning difficulties and special education issues at the University of Ioannina. Additionally, she attended a postgraduate seminar in the design and coordination of psychoeducational groups at the Center for Applied Psychotherapy and Counseling and a postgraduate seminar titled “Promotion of Mental Health in Children and Adolescents” at the University of West Attica. She has experience and specializes in self-awareness groups, individual therapy, and parent counseling.

Ms. Gkioka S Maria is a Psychologist and maintains her private practice in Aigaleo. She holds a degree in Psychology from the University of Indianapolis (license no.: 1070) and a Master's degree in Counseling Psychology. She has been trained in Cognitive-Behavioral Psychotherapy as well as in Systemic Counseling and Psychotherapy for Children and Adolescents & Parent Counseling. Additionally, she has attended continuing education seminars to update and enhance her knowledge, always aiming for accurate assessment and therapeutic treatment of the individualized needs of each person. She has served as a Scientific Collaborator/Counseling Psychologist at the Adolescent Health Unit, 2nd Pediatric Clinic, University of Athens, ‘P. & A. Kyriakou’ Children's Hospital, the Hellenic Institute for the United Nations, and other private centers and NGOs, focusing on the psychological support and well-being of minors and young people. In her private practice, she works with children, adolescents, and young adults, while possessing particular expertise in Eating Disorders, Anxiety Disorders, Depression, Anger Management, Interpersonal Relationships, Bullying, Excessive Use of Gaming and Internet, Learning Disabilities, and ADHD. Furthermore, she provides parent counseling sessions on these topics.

Papadopoulou Anna is a Psychologist – Psychotherapist, Cognitive – Behavioral Psychotherapist and Clinical Hypnotherapist. She has completed basic training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapies at the Center for Cognitive Psychotherapy and Schema Therapy and holds a postgraduate professional specialization diploma in Clinical Hypnosis from the Center for Psychotherapy and Modern Applied Psychology. Simultaneously, she has attended a series of seminars and trainings in various therapeutic approaches, such as the Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy Postgraduate Program on the subject "The Difficult Patient," with a duration of 96 training hours (EPIPSY), which included (i) Theoretical lessons & bibliographic presentations, (ii) Clinical lessons & group case supervision, and the program "The Right Way of Life," by the International Women’s Support organization, WIN HELLAS. This is a 20-week counseling program concerning women who have suffered psychological (and other types of) abuse. Training in this program allows for a more specialized and effective approach to addressing abuse issues. Her professional office is based in Ano Patisia, and for several years she has been conducting online sessions for individuals residing outside Athens or abroad. She has worked as a Psychologist at the Psychosocial Support Center of the Municipality of Marousi from 2001 - 2012, at EKKA on the telephone helpline 1107 and in a shelter for abused women (2014-2015), and at the Counseling Center of the University of Piraeus (2000 - 2001). She holds a Psychology degree with a clinical orientation from the University of Padua (Italy) and a professional practicing license.

Karagkiozoglou Katerina is a Person-Centered Mental Health Counselor, available in person in Ano Liosia and online. She offers a safe space where individuals can speak openly without fear of judgment.

She works with individuals experiencing anxiety, relationship difficulties, transitional periods, boundary issues, internal confusion, workplace challenges, as well as those wishing to enhance their self-awareness.

Her fundamental approach is that people are not "broken," but often confused and in need of space to be heard. She is moved when someone begins to recognize their needs, listen to themselves, and trust their own path.

Her therapeutic "signature" is openness: she embraces the complexity of experience without rushing to interpretations or categorizations.

With a strong sense of responsibility towards those she encounters, she remains engaged in continuous education, supervision, and personal therapy to ensure her presence is stable, clear, and professionally grounded.

She is a member of the Hellenic Counseling Society and the Hellenic Person-Centered and Experiential Society.

Aggelopoulou Nefeli is a Psychologist with a private practice in Peristeri. She graduated from the Psychology Department of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and holds a master's degree in “Mental Health and Child and Adolescent Psychiatry” from the Medical School of the same institution. Additionally, she has specialized in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy at EPIPSY and Aeginiteio Hospital. Finally, she possesses significant clinical and scientific experience, including numerous publications presented at conferences in which she has participated.

Marina Kirmpa, MSc, is an experienced Psychologist - Psychotherapist with a private practice in Peristeri, providing personalized mental health services based on a solid academic and professional background. She holds a degree in Psychology from the University of Crete and a master's degree in "School Psycho-pedagogy and Prevention of Youth Deprivation." Additionally, she has studied at the Higher School of Pedagogical and Technological Education (ASPAITE) and has received formal training in Cognitive Analytic and Systemic Psychotherapy. Her clinical experience is extensive, including work at the Attica Psychiatric Hospital "Daphne," as well as in specialized therapy centers. She has also provided her services in various educational settings (Primary Schools, Junior High Schools, General High Schools, Vocational High Schools, and IEK). She maintains continuous professional development through parent seminars and active participation in scientific conferences.

Lagga Athanasia is a Psychologist, Cognitive-Behavioral Psychotherapist (CBT), and Clinical Hypnotherapist (Biothymic Psychotherapy). She maintains a private practice in Aigaleo and offers both in-person and online sessions for adults, children, and adolescents. She graduated from the Department of Psychology at Panteion University of Athens and holds a Professional License to Practice Psychology (license number 4667). Subsequently, she completed her postgraduate training in Cognitive-Behavioral Psychotherapy at the Center for Applied Psychotherapy and Counseling (K.E.PSY.SY.). Additionally, she is a certified Clinical Hypnotherapist and has completed her training in Biothymic Psychotherapy-Clinical Hypnosis at K.E.PSY.SY. She has also completed basic training in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) at the Institute for Research and Therapy of Behavior (I.E.S.TH.). She has attended numerous professional development seminars as part of her personal and professional growth.

Mathioudi Maria practices Body Psychotherapy with the aim of achieving harmonious coexistence of mind, body, and soul. Her primary tool, both diagnostic and therapeutic, beyond verbal communication, is the body. The involvement of the body in the therapeutic process enables the individual to directly enhance self-awareness through self-observation, authenticity towards the Self, and psychological resilience — essential components of psychosomatic balance and overall health. Through the creation of an atmosphere of psychological closeness, empathy, and genuine respect for every personality, a safe and supportive space is formed for the journey towards positive development. She has many years of experience with adult groups, prevention and health promotion groups for pre-adolescents, as well as support groups for caregivers of cancer patients and the ill. Simultaneously, throughout these years, she has been conducting individual sessions, continuing her therapeutic work as a Body Psychotherapist in Aigaleo to this day.

Ο Μαρίνος Ροδόλφος Παπαδόπουλος είναι Κλινικός Ψυχολόγος, αριστούχος υπότροφος του Πανεπιστημίου του Leiden της Ολλανδίας και κάτοχος του Εθνικού Βραβείου Αριστείας από το Ίδρυμα Λίλιαν Βουδούρη. Έχει εξειδικευτεί στις Νευροεπιστήμες (MSc) στην Ιατρική Σχολή του φημισμένου Πανεπιστημίου του Warwick στην Αγγλία. Διατηρεί τα ιδιωτικά του κέντρα Ψυχοθεραπείας στο Περιστέρι, στο Αιγάλεω και στην Πανόρμου, όπου προσφέρει υπηρεσίες υψηλής ποιότητας μαζί με την κατάλληλα εκπαιδευμένη θεραπευτική του ομάδα.

Ο κ. Παπαδόπουλος είναι απόφοιτος του τμήματος Ψυχολογίας του Πανεπιστημίου Αθηνών και κάτοχος δυο μεταπτυχιακών τίτλων από δύο εκ των κορυφαίων ιδρυμάτων της Ευρώπης: Μεταπτυχιακό δίπλωμα (MSc) ειδίκευσης στη Κλινική Ψυχολογία από το πανεπιστήμιο του Leiden της Ολλανδίας και Μεταπτυχιακό δίπλωμα ειδίκευσης στη Διοίκηση Επιχειρήσεων (MBA) από το πανεπιστήμιο του Sheffield της Αγγλίας.

Είναι εκπαιδευμένος στη Θεραπεία Τραύματος με τη μέθοδο EMDR από την Tact Hellas. Αποτελεί από το 2025 Τακτικό μέλος της EMDR Hellas. Ακόμα έχει εκπαιδευθεί στη Θεραπεία Αποδοχής και Δέσμευσης (ACT) από τον Russ Harris, την Θεραπεία Εστιασμένη στη Συμπόνια (CFT) από τον Dr. Paul Gilbert  και την Γνωσιακή Συμπεριφοριστική Θεραπεία  (CBT) για την κατάθλιψη, τις διαταραχές προσωπικότητας και, την πρόληψη της αυτοκτονικότητας από το Beck Institute της Αμερικής. Παράλληλα εκπαιδεύεται στη Γνωστική Αναλυτική Ψυχοθεραπεία στο Ιατρικό Ψυχοθεραπευτικό Κέντρο (ΙΨΚ).

Υπήρξε αριστούχος υπότροφος του Πανεπιστημίου του Cardiff στην Ουαλία όπου πραγματοποίησε την έρευνά του στον τομέα της γενετικής της κατάθλιψης. Στο ενεργητικό του έχει ερευνητική δραστηριότητα στις διαταραχές ύπνου, την κατάθλιψη και τις αγχώδεις διαταραχές στο τμήμα Κλινικής Ψυχολογίας του πανεπιστημίου του Leiden στην Ολλανδία. Το έργο του δημοσιεύτηκε σε έγκριτα επιστημονικά περιοδικά. 

Είναι ιδρυτής του Trust your therapist.eu επίσημο trademark με 29.000 ακόλουθους στο Instagram, στόχος του οποίου είναι να σπάσει το ψυχικό στίγμα στην Ελλάδα και να προάγει την ευαισθητοποίηση και τη γνώση για τη ψυχική υγεία. 

Στόχος του πάντα είναι η προσέγγιση του ανθρώπου με ενσυναίσθηση και σεβασμό και η παροχή εξατομικευμένης φροντίδας που έχει ως στόχο να βοηθήσει το άτομο να γίνει θεραπευτής του εαυτού του.

The Center for Emotional Development and Special Education Ek Vatheon - Ziotopoulou Evangelia is located in Peristeri. The founder and director of the center is Mrs. Ek Vatheon - Ziotopoulou Evangelia, Psychologist – Family Counselor with postgraduate studies in Person-Centered Counseling & Psychotherapy, Certified Trainer of the Positive Discipline Parent Effectiveness Training (P.E.T.) Workshop. She has been trained in Child and Adolescent Mental Health and has received additional training in Special Education & Training for individuals with disabilities from the Association of Prenatal & Perinatal Psychology & Health (APPPHA). At the Ek Vatheon Center, the vision of all collaborators is a world where parents are properly prepared for their new role, welcome their children into their arms as they have dreamed, and have a network of people beside them to help raise them in an environment of empathy and love! A specialized team of psychologists and child psychologists supports parents in developing trustful relationships with their babies by educating them in positive and gentle parenting through Attachment Parenting (support for breastfeeding, sleep difficulties, nutrition, separation, etc.). Additionally, experienced speech therapists, occupational therapists, and special educators welcome children and adolescents and help them fully develop their potential, uniqueness, and individuality.

Elisavet Karavokyri is a Clinical Psychologist-Psychotherapist, graduate of the University Paris 8-Lumières. She has completed postgraduate studies in Clinical Psychology-Psychotherapies (Master 2) at the same University and holds a specialization in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) from the Society of Cognitive-Behavioral Studies, recognized by the European Association for Behavioural and Cognitive Therapies (EABCT), as well as in Special Education and Speech Therapy. Her experience in psychiatric institutions and psychotherapeutic centers in Greece and France has enabled her to gain an in-depth understanding and to support individuals experiencing various forms of psychological distress, whether related to deeper personal difficulties or developmental and emotional challenges, using a holistic approach. She has attended seminars and conferences on mental health and continues to enrich her knowledge of contemporary developments in the field of psychotherapy. Concurrently, she provides therapeutic support to children and adolescents, focusing on issues such as anxiety, depression, behavioral problems, and interpersonal relationships.

Elisavet Karavokyri follows a person-centered approach, demonstrating understanding and respect for the individual's psychological pace and unique needs. Her goal is to contribute meaningfully to empowering the individual and developing more effective adaptive mechanisms and emotional regulation, thereby enhancing their quality of life.

Η Γεωργία Κωστοπούλου είναι πιστοποιημένη Ψυχολόγος - Ψυχοθεραπεύτρια με εκτενή εκπαίδευση και πολυετή εμπειρία στον τομέα της ψυχικής υγείας και διατηρεί ιδιωτικό γραφείο στο Περιστέρι. Απέκτησε το πρώτο της πτυχίο από το Τμήμα Φιλοσοφίας, Παιδαγωγικής και Ψυχολογίας του Εθνικού και Καποδιστριακού Πανεπιστημίου Αθηνών και συνέχισε τις σπουδές της στην Ψυχολογία στο Κρατικό Πανεπιστήμιο του Στρασβούργου, όπου έλαβε την άδεια ασκήσεως επαγγέλματος. Είναι εξειδικευμένη στη Συνθετική Ψυχοθεραπεία, με κατευθύνσεις από τη Γνωσιακή-Συμπεριφοριστική, την Ψυχοδυναμική και τη Συστημική-Οικογενειακή προσέγγιση, τις οποίες ολοκλήρωσε στο Ινστιτούτο Συνθετικής Συμβουλευτικής και Ψυχοθεραπείας (Ε.Ψ.Υ.ΘΕ.) , είναι αναγνωρισμένη από τον ΕΟΠΠΕΠ και το British Association for Counseling and Psychotherapy (BACP). Διαθέτει μεταπτυχιακή εξειδίκευση στην Ψυχολογία της Υγείας, έχοντας αποφοιτήσει με άριστα από το Πρόγραμμα Μεταπτυχιακών Σπουδών «Εφαρμογές της Ψυχολογίας στην Υγεία» της Ιατρικής Σχολής του Αριστοτελείου Πανεπιστημίου Θεσσαλονίκης. Υπήρξε μέλος στην ομάδα Α’ Ογκολογικής Κλινικής του Metropolitan Hospital, υπό την καθοδήγηση του διευθυντή κλινικής και καθηγητή Ογκολογίας Δημήτρη Μπαφαλούκου, καθώς και με ομάδες ειδικευμένες σε καρδιολογικές, παθολογικές και γυναικολογικές παθήσεις. Η διπλωματική της έρευνα εστιάζει στην υποβοηθούμενη αναπαραγωγή, με έμφαση στην επιλόχεια κατάθλιψη, την υπογονιμότητα, την εξωσωματική γονιμοποίηση και τη γενετική συμβουλευτική. Έχει ειδικευτεί σε θέματα που συσχετίζουν το άγχος και την κατάθλιψη με χρόνιες παθήσεις , ψυχοσωματικά και χρόνιο πόνο. Έχει ολοκληρώσει περισσότερες από 600 ώρες κλινικής άσκησης και εποπτευόμενης ψυχοθεραπείας. Η επαγγελματική της πορεία περιλαμβάνει τη θέση επιστημονικά υπεύθυνης σε δομές που απευθύνονται σε παιδιά παρέχοντας ψυχολογική υποστήριξη σε εφήβους και γονείς . Επιπλέον, είναι συνεργαζόμενο μέλος στο ιατρείο του ψυχιάτρου Ραφαήλ Ψαρρά από το 2022, όπου παρέχει ψυχοθεραπεία σε άτομα που αντιμετωπίζουν ζητήματα όπως άγχος, κατάθλιψη, διαταραχές προσωπικότητας, χαμηλή αυτοπεποίθηση , οικογενειακές δυσκολίες κ.α. αλλά και θεραπείες ζεύγους και οικογένειας. Μέχρι και σήμερα παραμένει αφοσιωμένη στη συνεχή εκπαίδευση και εξέλιξη, με στόχο την παροχή υψηλής ποιότητας ψυχοθεραπευτικής υποστήριξης στους θεραπευόμενούς της.

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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.