Health professionals for Phobias in Attica

Η Ειρήνη Πουλάκου είναι Σύμβουλος Ψυχικής Υγείας με γραφείο στα Άνω Πατήσια,όπου παρέχει δια ζώσης και online συνεδρίες, προσφέροντας έναν ασφαλή και υποστηρικτικό χώρο προσωπικής έκφρασης και εξέλιξης.Διαθέτει εμπειρία στην υποστήριξη παιδιών, εφήβων, ενηλίκων, ζευγαριών και οικογενειών, καθώς και στη διαχείριση άγχους, κρίσεων πανικού, συναισθηματικών δυσκολιών, χαμηλής αυτοεκτίμησης και δυσκολιών στις διαπροσωπικές σχέσεις.Ως εκπαιδευτικός, γνωρίζει σε βάθος το σχολικό πλαίσιο και τις προκλήσεις που αντιμετωπίζουν μαθητές και γονείς, προσεγγίζοντας κάθε περίπτωση με κατανόηση και ουσιαστική στήριξη.Έχει ολοκληρώσει εξειδικευμένες επιμορφώσεις στο Εθνικό και Καποδιστριακό Πανεπιστήμιο Αθηνών (ΕΚΠΑ), μεταξύ των οποίων:

• Σχολική Ψυχολογία

• Συμβουλευτική Γονέων & Οικογένειας

• Διαταραχές Προσωπικότητας Cluster C σε Εφήβους & Ενήλικες

• Διαχείριση Άγχους & Πανικού

• Αναγνώριση Συναισθημάτων στα Παιδιά

• Συμβουλευτική Ζεύγους & Οικογένειας

Επιπλέον, έχει ολοκληρώσει το "Higher Professional Diploma in Counselling and Psychology (QLS Level 5)", πιστοποιημένο από το Quality Licence Scheme και το DEQUALS Educational Leaders (UK).Στόχος της είναι να δημιουργεί ένα ζεστό, ασφαλές και υποστηρικτικό πλαίσιο, όπου κάθε άνθρωπος μπορεί να εκφραστεί ελεύθερα, να ανακουφιστεί και να προχωρήσει με μεγαλύτερη αυτογνωσία και ψυχική ενδυνάμωση.Με σεβασμό, αποδοχή και ουσιαστική παρουσία, στέκεται δίπλα σε κάθε άνθρωπο που αναζητά υποστήριξη και αλλαγή.

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.

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.

Konstantinos Giannoukakis is a graduate of the Psychology Department at Hunter College, City University of New York. He studied in Manhattan, New York, where he lived for six years, and then moved to Athens to pursue his postgraduate studies. He obtained his master's degree in Clinical and Community Psychology from the University of East London and has been trained in Cognitive-Analytic Psychotherapy (Hellenic Association for Cognitive-Analytic Psychotherapy). Additionally, he regularly participates in seminars and therapeutic technique training, as well as various psychology conferences. During his military service, he served as a Psychologist in the Psychosocial Care Unit in Lemnos, gaining extensive experience due to a wide range of cases at both clinical and social levels. He has also worked at PEPSAE (Panhellenic Association for Psychosocial Rehabilitation and Professional Reintegration), where the aim was the smooth social integration of individuals with psychosocial difficulties.

Danai Kousta is a Psychologist - Psychoanalytic Psychotherapist for adults, adolescents, and young adults, maintaining a private practice in Zografou while also working as a school psychologist. She holds a degree in Psychology from the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and a Master's degree from the Medical School of Athens in "Promotion of Mental Health – Prevention of Psychiatric Disorders." She has received training in Psychoanalytic Theory and Practice in the "Epekeina – Psychoanalytic Practice" program, where she is also a collaborating member. She has conducted scientific work at Aeginiteio Hospital as an external collaborator of the Personality Disorders Unit and the Psychological Laboratory. Finally, she has worked in secondary education as well as in KEDASY (Centers for Differentiated Diagnosis, Diagnosis, and Support).

Artemis Stasinou is a psychologist and psychotherapist who maintains a private practice in Cholargos. She holds a psychology degree, which is her second degree, from the University of East London (UK) and a master's degree in "Health Promotion and Education" from the Medical School of Athens (NKUA). Furthermore, she has received further training in the Cognitive Behavioral Psychotherapeutic approach at the Center for Applied Psychotherapy and Counseling (K.E.PSY.SY.). She has specialized in Traumatic Events & Bereavement Management and in Health Psychology & Disease Management from NKUA, and has also participated in numerous conferences. In addition to her private practice, she collaborates with the NGO Agkalia, where she provides individual psychotherapy sessions within the framework of psychosocial rehabilitation. Previously, she worked as a psychologist in a General Surgery clinic, where she was a member of the interdisciplinary team, participated in designing and implementing comprehensive therapeutic plans, and provided intervention sessions to patients and/or their relatives. Additionally, as part of her internship, she worked as a psychologist at the Evangelismos General Hospital of Athens, both in the psychiatric clinic and in the outpatient psychiatric clinics.

Sotiris Ntatsopoulos is a Mental Health Counselor specializing in the management of anxiety, stress, panic attacks, and psychosomatic symptoms. His work centers on supporting individuals facing anxiety and mood disorders, panic attacks, phobias, as well as guiding people who wish to focus on self-improvement and their personal or professional development. In his private practice in Ilion, he provides counseling both individually and in groups, as well as for couples, creating a safe and supportive environment. Through the counseling process, he assists clients in recognizing their difficulties, developing emotional management skills, and strengthening their mental resilience. His approach is based on Counseling Psychology combined with Mindfulness techniques, aiming to enhance self-awareness and foster healthier balances in the client’s daily life. This method allows individuals to gain deeper self-understanding and discover new ways to manage the challenges they face. Sotiris Ntatsopoulos studied Counseling Psychology and Mindfulness at IEK ALFA and holds a Recognized and Certified Counseling Degree from the Ministry of Education, as well as an International & Certified Degree in Counseling Psychology - Mindfulness from the International Body ABC CERTA. He maintains a private Counseling Psychology practice in Ilion. With consistency, respect, and empathy, he supports every individual, group, or couple on their personal journey toward improving mental health, self-actualization, and achieving a higher quality and more balanced life. Finally, there is the option for sessions to be conducted online as well.

Ms. Malliou Panou MSc, DHP, MBPsS is a certified Psychologist - Psychotherapist with license number 5854. She studied Psychology in the UK and Australia. She completed postgraduate studies in Health Psychology at City St George's, University of London. She has received further training in Clinical Psychopathology and has specialized in individual, group, and family therapy through a four-year clinical program. Additionally, she has specialized in the treatment of anxiety disorders and obsessive-compulsive disorder, as well as in the treatment of psychosexual disorders through two-year programs at the Research University Mental Health Institute and the 1st Psychiatric Clinic of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. She is also involved in designing prevention and health promotion programs at both individual and community levels. She collaborates with physicians and health professionals where interdisciplinary cooperation is deemed necessary for effective therapeutic intervention. A wide range of disorders and difficulties are addressed (Depression, mood disorders, borderline personality disorder, anxiety disorders, panic attacks, obsessive-compulsive disorder, phobias, health-related behavior issues, health anxiety, interpersonal problems, adjustment difficulties, grief). Finally, she is a member of the British Psychological Society, the Hellenic Society of Systemic and Family Therapy, and the European Society for Sexual Medicine.

Empeoglou Varvara holds a Professional Practice License, a degree in Psychology from the University of Essex, and a postgraduate degree in Applied Clinical Psychology from the University of Central Lancashire. She has certified training in Group Analytical Psychotherapy, Couples and Family Counseling, as well as the international four-year postgraduate program at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens in Systemic, Dialogical, and Narrative Approaches, focusing her therapeutic practice on postmodern forms of psychotherapy. Additionally, she possesses certifications in brief therapeutic interventions such as Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Motivational Interviewing (MI), and Narrative Therapy. These approaches, with their practical and immediately applicable nature, complement long-term therapy by facilitating small, actionable steps of change that empower the therapeutic process. Her clinical experience includes internship at Sismanoglio Hospital, in the Adult Psychiatric Clinic and the Eating Disorders Unit, as well as collaborations with clinics, care and rehabilitation units, specialized therapy centers, and mental health centers. Currently, she works as a Clinical Psychologist in a group of elder care units and maintains a private practice in Nea Erythraia, providing psychotherapeutic support to adults, adolescents, couples, families, as well as parent counseling. Concurrently, she actively participates in scientific conferences, seminars, and workshops, enhancing her therapeutic practice with insights from the continuous advancement of science.

Η Ντερμπεντέρη Μαρίνα είναι Ψυχολόγος και διατηρεί ιδιωτικό γραφείο στο Νέο Ψυχικό. Είναι απόφοιτη του τμήματος Ψυχολογίας του e-Campus Università Novedrate της Ιταλίας και κατέχει Μεταπτυχιακό δίπλωμα στην Κλινική και Δυναμική Ψυχολογία από το ίδιο πανεπιστήμιο. Επίσης διαθέτει πτυχίο στην Κλινική Βιοχημεία από το Humboldt Universität του Βερολίνου, από το οποίο αποκτήθηκε ισχυρό υπόβαθρο στις βιολογικές και νευροβιολογικές διαστάσεις του ανθρώπου. Έχει εργαστεί για αρκετά χρόνια τόσο στον ιδιωτικό όσο και στον δημόσιο χώρο της υγείας, συνεχίζοντας παράλληλα την επαγγελματική της εκπαίδευση μέσα από επιμορφώσεις, προσωπική ψυχοθεραπεία και εποπτεία — μια δέσμευση, που θεωρεί αναπόσπαστο μέρος της επαγγελματικής της ευθύνης, καθώς πιστεύει ότι για να σταθεί κανείς ουσιαστικά απέναντι στον άλλον, χρειάζεται να επεξεργάζεται διαρκώς και τον δικό του εσωτερικό κόσμο. Η θεραπευτική της προσέγγιση είναι κατά βάση Ψυχοδυναμική, με στοιχεία Προσωποκεντρικής προσέγγισης και τεχνικών Gestalt, ανάλογα με τις ανάγκες κάθε ανθρώπου. Στόχος της δεν αποτελεί μόνο το «τι κάνεις», αλλά και το «γιατί» — τι κρύβεται πίσω από ένα σύμπτωμα, μια επαναλαμβανόμενη δυσκολία ή ένα επίμονο συναίσθημα. Στο επίκεντρο της δουλειάς της βρίσκεται η θεραπευτική σχέση: ένας χώρος ασφαλής και εμπιστευτικός, όπου μπορεί κανείς να έρθει όπως πραγματικά είναι. Σε ένα πλαίσιο συνεργασίας μπορούν να διερευνηθούν το άγχος, η θλίψη και η απώλεια, οι δυσκολίες σε συντροφικές και διαπροσωπικές σχέσεις, ο φόβο απόρριψης ή μοναξιάς, η χαμηλή αυτοεκτίμηση, η δυσκολία στη θέσπιση ορίων, ο θυμός, ζητήματα αυτονομίας και προσωπικής ταυτότητας, ή περίοδοι κρίσης και επαναπροσδιορισμού. Η ψυχοθεραπεία είναι μια συνεργατική διαδικασία, όπου ο θεραπευόμενος είναι ο ειδικός της δικής του ζωής. Στόχος δεν είναι να εξαφανιστεί κάθε δυσκολία, αλλά να αποκτηθεί μεγαλύτερη επίγνωση, εσωτερική σταθερότητα και ελευθερία επιλογής.

Mary Koronaiou is a Psychologist specializing in Systemic Psychotherapy, and she runs a private practice in Vrilissia, where she provides psychotherapy and counseling services to adults, couples, and families. She holds a Bachelor’s degree (BSc) in Psychology from the University of East London, as well as a Master’s degree (MSc) in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Hellenic American University. She is currently specializing in the Systemic Approach at the training and research institute “Logo Psychis,” in the SANE model (System Attachment Narrative Encephalon), which integrates attachment theory, narrative psychology, and neuroscience. This approach focuses on understanding relationships, interaction patterns, and personal narratives that shape an individual’s experience. Within her therapeutic practice, she works with issues related to interpersonal relationship difficulties, anxiety management, stress, anger, phobias, panic attacks, psychosomatic symptoms, and depression. Sessions are offered both in person and online, in either Greek or English.

Η Ανδριάνα Καλογεροπούλου είναι Κλινική Ψυχολόγος και Ψυχοθεραπεύτρια, με εκπαίδευση στη Συμβουλευτική και τη Συστημική Θεραπεία, καθώς και πιστοποιήσεις στον Νευρογλωσσικό Προγραμματισμό (NLP) και το Business & Career Coaching. Είναι κάτοχος μεταπτυχιακού τίτλου στην Εφαρμοσμένη Κλινική Ψυχολογία (University of UCLAN) και πτυχίου Ψυχολογίας με διάκριση Honors (University of Essex). Παράλληλα, διαθέτει μεταπτυχιακό MBA στο Μάρκετινγκ (University of Leicester) και πτυχιακές και μεταπτυχιακές σπουδές στη Νομική Επιστήμη (LLB & LLM – Δίκαιο Επιχειρήσεων, Université Pierre Mendès, Grenoble). Η πολυεπίπεδη επιστημονική της κατάρτιση και η πολυετής εμπειρία σε ηγετικές θέσεις πολυεθνικών εταιρειών τής επιτρέπουν να συνδυάζει τη βαθιά κατανόηση της ανθρώπινης συμπεριφοράς με στρατηγική σκέψη και οργανωσιακή αποτελεσματικότητα. Η εμπειρία της στον ανθρώπινο παράγοντα και στη διαχείριση οργανωσιακής συμπεριφοράς εμπλουτίζει το θεραπευτικό της έργο, συνδέοντας την ψυχολογία με την προσωπική ανάπτυξη και την επαγγελματική ευημερία. Η κλινική της εμπειρία περιλαμβάνει τη συμμετοχή της στο Ψυχιατρικό Τμήμα του 251 Γενικού Νοσοκομείου Αεροπορίας (ΓΝΑ), ως μέλος της διεπιστημονικής ομάδας που εργάζεται με νοσηλευόμενους με ψυχώσεις, καταθλίψεις, αγχώδεις διαταραχές και εξαρτήσεις. Συμμετέχει σε ομαδικές ψυχοθεραπείες και αξιοποιεί ψυχομετρικά εργαλεία στο πλαίσιο της ψυχοδιαγνωστικής διερεύνησης. Παράλληλα, δραστηριοποιείται σε συστημικά και συνθετικά κέντρα ψυχοθεραπείας και παρέχει ιδιωτικές συνεδρίες, συνδυάζοντας τη Συστημική Ψυχοθεραπεία με τεχνικές Coaching και NLP, προσαρμοσμένες στις ανάγκες του κάθε ατόμου ή ομάδας. Υποστηρίζει εφήβους, ενήλικες, ζευγάρια, οικογένειες και επαγγελματίες στη διαχείριση των προκλήσεων της ζωής και της εργασίας. Ασχολείται με ζητήματα όπως αγχώδεις και καταθλιπτικές διαταραχές, τραύμα, απώλεια και κρίσεις ζωής, σχέσεις (γονεϊκές, προσωπικές και επαγγελματικές), διαχείριση φόβων, εθισμοί και συναισθηματική απορρύθμιση, διατροφικές διαταραχές, burnout, αυτοπεποίθηση, ανάπτυξη δεξιοτήτων ζωής, καθώς και τη μετεξέλιξη επαγγελματικών σχεδίων και διαδρομής καριέρας. Πιστεύει ότι κάθε θεραπευτική διαδικασία αποτελεί ένα μοναδικό ταξίδι αυτογνωσίας, ενσυναίσθησης και ουσιαστικής προσωπικής εξέλιξης. Δημιουργεί έναν ασφαλή και ενδυναμωτικό χώρο, μέσα στον οποίο ο άνθρωπος μπορεί να εκφραστεί, να αναδομήσει τον εαυτό του και να αναδείξει την ψυχική ανθεκτικότητα και την ισορροπία του στη ζωή και στις σχέσεις.

Leivaditi Penny is a Military Psychologist and Systemic Psychotherapist with many years of experience in the field of mental health and maintains a private practice in Panormou. She graduated from the Department of Psychology at Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, while simultaneously attending the Military Academy of Corps Officers (2009-2013).

Since 2013, she has worked in mental health institutions, acquiring extensive clinical experience in psychiatric clinics, mental health centers, and psychosocial support services. Over the years, she has developed a deep understanding of the needs of adults facing emotional, interpersonal, and psychological difficulties. Within the framework of her clinical practice, she has been trained at Aeginiteio Hospital in the administration and evaluation of the DSM-5 Personality Questionnaire (SCID-5), enhancing her capability in psychodiagnostic assessment.

Since 2018, she has been training in Systemic Psychotherapy and Group Therapy at the Athens Center for the Study of Humans (AKMA), one of the most prestigious educational institutions for systemic approaches in Greece.

Additionally, she has completed specialized seminars in Systemic Group Psychotherapy, Parent Counseling, and Couples Counseling.

Her therapeutic work includes support in managing anxiety and panic attacks, depression and emotional difficulties, interpersonal problems and relationships, family issues, parenting roles, and matters of self-esteem and self-awareness.

She offers individual sessions for adults, couples counseling, and family counseling, aiming to understand relationships, improve communication, and overall empower the individual within the context of their relational connections.

Platyrraxou Marianna is a Psychologist-Psychotherapist and maintains a private practice in Agia Paraskevi. She has specialized in Systemic - Family Psychotherapy and Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) for individuals and couples. She is a regular member of the Hellenic and European Counseling Associations as well as the International and Hellenic Network for Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT-ICEEFT). She works with individuals, couples, families, parents, and groups on issues related to interpersonal relationships, anxiety disorders, panic attacks, other emotional disorders and mood disorders, gender identity issues, Asperger's syndrome, among others. Within a framework of safety and acceptance, she aims to provide psychological support to adolescents and adults and to highlight their skills and mental resources, with the goal of empowering them and achieving a balanced life. She has 25 years of experience in the field of community services, communication, and corporate social responsibility. She has collaborated with an extensive network of people and groups with very diverse backgrounds, experiences, needs, behaviors, and life attitudes. She has a deep understanding of human behavior, interpersonal relationships, and the challenges each individual faces throughout life in an ever-changing world.

Georgiadi Aikaterini is a psychologist with a private practice in Agia Varvara. She holds a degree from the Department of Psychology at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. She is trained in Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT). She has attended numerous trainings and seminars on mental health issues with children, adolescents, and adults. Her internship took place at the Korydallos Health Center, and since then, she has worked in Mental Health Centers focusing primarily on providing psychoeducational support. At her private practice, she offers cognitive-behavioral psychotherapy sessions for children, adolescents, and adults.

Η Καραγιάννη Λήδα είναι Ψυχολόγος - Συστημική Ψυχοθεραπεύτρια και πραγματοποιεί διατηρεί ιδιωτικό γραφείο στην Καλλιθέα. Είναι απόφοιτη του Εθνικού και Καποδιστριακού Πανεπιστημίου Αθηνών, με εξειδίκευση στη Συστημική Ψυχοθεραπεία, τη Συμβουλευτική Γονέων και τη Συστημική Σεξολογία – Σεξοθεραπεία. Έχει ολοκληρώσει πολυετή εκπαίδευση στο Κέντρο Συστημικής Μελέτης και Θεραπείας Αθήνας και διαθέτει εμπειρία στην παροχή ψυχοθεραπευτικών υπηρεσιών σε εφήβους και ενήλικες, καθώς και στη στήριξη γονέων. Έχει συνεργαστεί με φορείς ψυχικής υγείας, προσφέροντας ατομικές συνεδρίες τόσο δια ζώσης όσο και διαδικτυακά, ενώ σήμερα δραστηριοποιείται επαγγελματικά μέσω της Hiwell και της Pavlina's Stars. Στο έργο της δίνει έμφαση στη δημιουργία μιας σχέσης εμπιστοσύνης και αποδοχής, βοηθώντας τους θεραπευόμενους να κατανοήσουν βαθύτερα τον εαυτό τους, να ενισχύσουν τις σχέσεις τους και να διαχειριστούν αποτελεσματικότερα τις προκλήσεις της καθημερινότητας.