Health professionals for Phobias in Attica

Mani Eva Mental is a Mental Health Counselor with academic training in Psychology and education in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), systemic, gestalt, and multicultural approaches.

In her work, she focuses on building a trusting and respectful relationship, offering a safe space where you can speak openly without judgment or pressure. She has completed professional seminars and training programs in family therapy, as well as in relationship and emotional support. She works with individuals who wish to better understand themselves, their relationships, and everyday life challenges.

Zampouni Vasiliki - Ioanna is a Mental Health Counselor - Psychotherapist who maintains a private practice in Neo Psychiko. She has completed studies in Biothymic Psychotherapy, Clinical Hypnosis, and counseling at the Center for Applied Psychotherapy & Counseling, as well as in Synthetic Counseling at the Tree of Therapy. Additionally, she has undertaken studies in Human Loss - Grief and in Anxiety - Depression, Psychoeducation, and Management at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. She is a member of the Hellenic Counseling Association and the British Association for Counseling and Psychotherapy. As a Mental Health Counselor and Hypnosis Psychotherapist, she provides specialized services that assist individuals in overcoming personal and emotional challenges, thereby improving their quality of life. With numerous studies and certifications in the field of mental health, she offers a comprehensive approach that integrates techniques such as biothymic psychotherapy, clinical hypnosis, and synthetic counseling.

Η Ελίνα Μακρογιάννη είναι Ψυχολόγος – Ψυχοδυναμική Ψυχοθεραπεύτρια - Δραματοθεραπεύτρια και διατηρεί ιδιωτικό γραφείο στο Χαλάνδρι Το 1990, ξεκίνησε την φοίτησή της στο Τμήμα Φιλοσοφίας – Παιδαγωγικής – Ψυχολογίας με κατεύθυνση Ψυχολογία, της Φιλοσοφικής Σχολής Αθηνών, την οποία ολοκλήρωσε το 1996. Παράλληλα με τις σπουδές της στην ψυχολογία, ολοκλήρωσε τις μουσικές σπουδές της σαν πιανίστα καθώς και την εκπαίδευσή της στην επαγγελματική μετάφραση από το I. F. A. – Institut Francais d’ Athenes, σε συνεργασία με το Πανεπιστήμιο του Στρασβούργου – Universite de Strasbourg, λαμβάνοντας το Δίπλωμα Δίγλωσσης Μετάφρασης – Diplome de Traducteur Bilingue. Το 2001, εισήχθη με κατατακτήριες εξετάσεις στο Τμήμα Ψυχολογίας του Παντείου Πανεπιστημίου, του οποίου είναι, επίσης, πτυχιούχος. Έχει άδεια άσκησης επαγγέλματος ψυχολόγου και είναι μέλος του Συλλόγου Ελλήνων Ψυχολόγων (Σ.Ε.Ψ.). Είναι κάτοχος του μετεκπαιδευτικού διπλώματος τετραετούς εκπαίδευσης στην Δραματοθεραπεία και πιστοποιημένο μέλος της Ε. Δ. Π. Ε. – Ένωσης Δραματοθεραπευτών και Παιγνιοθεραπευτών Ελλάδος. Εχει εκπαιδευτεί στην Ψυχοδυναμική Ψυχοθεραπεία και έχει λάβει εξειδίκευση σε θέματα διαχείρισης του τραύματος και ενίσχυσης της Ψυχικής Ανθεκτικότητας, μέσα από την εκπαίδευσή της στο StoryPlay, εφαρμόζοντας το μοντέλο της πολυπολιτισμικής προσέγγισης στην ψυχική ανθεκτικότητα μέσα από την παιγνιοθεραπεία και την αφήγηση ιστοριών. Εχει εκπαιδευτεί στην Διεργασία της Συγκινησιακά Εστιασμένης Θεραπείας Ζεύγους – Emotionally Focused Therapy Couples - E.F.T. (Ελληνικό Δίκτυο). Η κλινική της εμπειρία σαν ψυχοθεραπεύτρια ξεκινά από το 1998 έως και σήμερα συμμετέχοντας παράλληλα σε διεπιστημονικές ομάδες θεραπείας και εποπτείας. Είναι πιστοποιημένη Ψυχοθεραπεύτρια – Δραματοθεραπεύτρια από την European Association of Psychotherapy (E.A.P.) καθώς και την Εθνική Εταιρεία Ψυχοθεραπείας Ελλάδος (Ε.Ε.Ψ.Ε.). Εχει διατελέσει μέλος του Δ.Σ. της Ενωσης Δραματοθεραπευτών (2016-2019) και από το 2013 έως και σήμερα, είναι η εκλεγμένη εκπρόσωπος της Ενωσης Δραματοθεραπευτών και Παιγνιοθεραπευτών Ελλάδος (Ε.Δ.Π.Ε.) στην Εθνική Εταιρεία Ψυχοθεραπείας Ελλάδος (Ε.Ε.Ψ.Ε.). Έχει συμμετάσχει σε ημερίδες και συνέδρια με ομιλίες της και βιωματικά εργαστήρια. Είναι επιστημονική συνεργάτης του Προγράμματος “ΕΠΕΚΕΙΝΑ”- Ψυχαναλυτική Πράξη. Έχει λάβει μέρος σαν δραματοθεραπεύτρια, στο ντοκιμαντέρ “Τώρα κάνω όνειρα” στο πλαίσιο της Μονάδας Ψυχολογικής Απεξάρτησης από ουσίες στο Ψ. Ν. Α. – Δαφνί. Παρέχει υπηρεσίες συμβουλευτικής, ψυχοδυναμικής ψυχοθεραπείας, δραματοθεραπείας, θεραπείας ζεύγους και οικογένειας κατόπιν ραντεβού.

Eleni Karagianni is a Certified Integrative Psychotherapist with studies in Integrative Counseling in Psychotherapy and Pedagogy, and maintains a private practice in Piraeus. She has specialized in Museum Pedagogy (through the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens) and has attended numerous seminars focused on creativity, the senses, and written expression, enhancing her psychotherapeutic approach with experiential and artistic elements. She has worked for many years in the field of education, gaining deep understanding of the needs of children, adolescents, and parents, and utilizes this experience to provide meaningful psychotherapeutic support to adults and families. She believes that human strength exists within from childhood and is expressed through creativity, imagination, and resilience. Recognizing and cultivating these internal resources form the foundation for change, growth, and empowerment in adults' lives. In her psychotherapeutic practice, she supports individuals in discovering their capabilities, overcoming difficulties, and building healthy relationships with themselves and others. She combines theoretical training with experiential methods, emphasizing the enhancement of mental resilience, self-awareness, and personal balance. She remains committed to ongoing learning and development, continuously enriching her work with new knowledge, approaches, and creative practices to offer comprehensive and compassionate psychotherapeutic support to every person who seeks her help.

Piliati Ioanna is a Psychologist - Systemic Psychotherapist and maintains private practices in Vrilissia and Chalandri. She specializes in Systemic - Family Counseling and therapy for individuals and couples. She is a regular member of the Greek and European Association of Counseling. She works with individuals, couples, families, parents, and groups on issues related to gender identity, sexual difficulties, interpersonal relationships, anxiety problems, panic attacks, and other emotional difficulties and mood disorders, grief, and more. Within a framework of protection, safety, and acceptance, she works aiming at the psychological support of adolescents and adults. She focuses on highlighting their skills and psychological resources to empower them and achieve a harmonious life with balance. She has 25 years of experience and expertise in the fields of communication and personal development. She has collaborated with a wide network of individuals and groups with very diverse backgrounds, experiences, needs, behaviors, and lifestyles. She places great importance on the human need for understanding, acceptance, and support. She is an ally to the individual regarding their interpersonal relationships and the various challenges they face in different phases of their changing life. After her personal engagement with Systemic Psychotherapy, she decided to change her career path by obtaining a degree in Psychology and specializing in Systemic Counseling - Family Therapy.

Oikonomopoulou Mirella is a Psychotherapist - Mental Health Counselor, maintaining a private practice in Kifisia, and holds a Master's Degree (MSc Counselling Psychology and Psychotherapy). She has trained at the First Psychiatric Department of Aeginiteio Hospital and, in her private practice, handles a wide range of cases, always focusing on providing the best possible service tailored to the individual needs of each person she treats.

Frrokai Foteini - Elvisa is a Psychologist - Systemic Family Psychotherapist (BSc, MSc, PhDc), PhD Candidate in Psychology, a Sylff Japanese Foundation Fellow, and maintains a private practice in Glyfada. Regarding her educational background, she obtained her first degree from the Department of Psychology at the University of Crete and subsequently earned a Master’s Degree specializing in "Counseling Psychology" from the University of Athens. As a top graduate of the University of Athens, she was awarded by the Sylff Japanese Foundation for "High academic performance and leadership skills." She continued her studies as a PhD Candidate in Psychology at the Department of Early Childhood Education of the University of the Aegean under the supervision of Professor Anastasia Tsabarli, with her doctoral thesis entitled "The Quality of the Sibling Relationship in the Greek Family with a Child with Anxiety Disorder." Concurrently, she completed the four-year program in Systemic Psychotherapy (Individual, Couple, Family) at ESYTHEPAS, which is recognized training by the European Family Therapy Association (EFTA). Between 2019-2022, she served as President of the Chios Psychologists Association and for three consecutive years (2020-2022) she held the 1st position among distinguished businesses in the Health sector in Chios as assessed by the company "AEOTI TIS YGEIAS." She is a highly trained professional with many years of experience, as detailed below. She engages in an ongoing process of education, personal psychotherapy, and supervision, believing that a good therapist has a dual role: that of a professional and a scientist.

Mpagourdi Maria, BSc, MSc is a Clinical Psychologist who conducts sessions online. She graduated in Psychology from Cardiff Metropolitan University (BSc) and holds a Master's Degree (MSc) in Clinical Counselling Psychology from the University of Derby. She has completed specialized training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), Art Therapy, and the management of Complex Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (CCTP-I & II). Since 2023, she has been training in Art Psychotherapy – Behavior Analysis at the Psychotherapy and Art Center "Synothisi," and from 2025 she will continue her professional development through the Panhellenic Society of Cognitive Analytic Psychotherapy (P.E.G.A.P.), as part of her training in Cognitive Analytic Therapy (CAT). Her professional experience includes significant work in mental health facilities such as the Piraeus Naval Hospital, Care Units for the Elderly specializing in dementia and Alzheimer's disease, cancer patient counseling programs (e.g., "Stay Strong"), and special education centers. She provides individual and group sessions to children, adolescents, and adults, and has been actively involved in psycho-educational programs and parent counseling. She combines theoretical training with practical experience to support a variety of psychological needs, with particular emphasis on trauma therapy and strengthening emotional resilience. Finally, she is a founding member of the Panhellenic Association of Art Therapists.

Sxiza Emmeleia is a Psychotherapist specializing in the Body-Oriented Reichian Approach and maintains a private practice in Chalandri, where she provides individual sessions for adolescents and adults.

With undergraduate studies at the School of Public Health of the University of West Attica and certifications in educational/pedagogical competence as well as in special education, she has specialized in the field of mental health, graduating from the Wilhelm Reich Psychotherapy and Counseling Center - Hellenic Institute of Neurovegetotherapy and Character Analysis (H.I.N.A.). She holds a degree in Psychotherapy with a 4-year duration of studies plus 2 years of supervision. Additionally, she has been trained in Biodynamic Psychotherapy, Gestalt Psychotherapy, and Bioenergetic Analysis, covering both theoretical and practical aspects of Body-Oriented Reichian Psychotherapy through theoretical courses, experiential workshops, and marathons (intensive experiential groups), which she continues to attend to this day. She applies techniques and therapeutic models for diagnostic and therapeutic purposes, giving equal emphasis to the body, emotion, and cognition with the ultimate goal of balancing them. Part of the therapeutic process involves addressing the bodily symptom, balancing the sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous systems in combination with verbal processing. In her private practice, she undertakes a wide range of mental health difficulties, such as internal conflicts, low self-esteem, interpersonal relationship challenges, anxiety, phobias, obsessive-compulsive behaviors, panic attacks, depression, and psychosomatic disorders.

Katsimiga Ioanna is a Psychotherapist - Mental Health Counselor and has maintained a private practice in Vyronas since 2015. She holds a Counseling Psychology certification and a Specialization Diploma in Coaching with elements of Counseling, as well as a Counseling & Life Coaching Diploma from the University of the Aegean, and a degree in Social Theology from the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. As a mental health counselor, through individual and group sessions, she contributes to improving the quality of life for those who trust her, addressing issues that challenge them in daily life and their relationships with others. Additionally, she assists with matters related to relationship management, marriage, separation, divorce, and achieving specific goals for personal and professional development. As a theologian, she has an in-depth understanding of existing religions concerning the soul and its deeper needs, aiming to help individuals find peace, meaning, and tranquility in their lives.

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.

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.

Lekka Elena is a Psychologist - Child Psychologist with a private practice in Chalandri. She holds a degree from the Department of Psychology at Panteion University and a Master’s Degree in Educational Psychology from University College London. She has also been trained in Special Education and the education of individuals with Disabilities and Special Educational Needs at the Second Pediatric Clinic of the University of Athens, as well as in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy at the Medical Psychotherapeutic Center. In the field of voluntary work, she has collaborated with the NGO "Give Hope - Δώσε Ελπίδα," providing group psychological support sessions to cancer patients and their families. She gained significant clinical experience working with children, adolescents, and adults in both individual and group settings. She has worked as a school psychologist in primary education units and was a member of an interdisciplinary committee for diagnostic educational assessment and support of the educational needs of students and their families. She has also collaborated with centers providing psychosocial services to families, undertaking psychological support for children and adolescents through play therapy, parental counseling, and specialized learning support for children with learning difficulties. Currently, she teaches undergraduate and postgraduate courses in the School of Psychology and the School of Education as a collaborating lecturer at the University of Derby. In her private practice, she offers individual sessions for adults, children, and adolescents, as well as parental counseling both in-person and online.

Η Δήμητρα Καλτάκη είναι Ψυχολόγος, απόφοιτη του Cardiff Metropolitan University με βαθμό First Class, και εκπαιδεύεται στη Γνωσιακή Συμπεριφορική Ψυχοθεραπεία (CBT).

Παρέχει ψυχολογική υποστήριξη σε ενήλικες, εφήβους και παιδιά που αντιμετωπίζουν άγχος, κρίσεις πανικού, φοβίες, κοινωνικό άγχος, καταθλιπτική συμπτωματολογία, χαμηλή αυτοεκτίμηση, δυσκολίες στις διαπροσωπικές και συντροφικές σχέσεις, διαχείριση θυμού, έντονο στρες και συναισθηματικές δυσκολίες. Στα ζητήματα που μπορούν να διερευνηθούν περιλαμβάνονται επίσης η σχέση με το φαγητό και την εικόνα σώματος, οι διατροφικές διαταραχές, το πένθος, οι δυσκολίες προσαρμογής και οι σημαντικές αλλαγές ζωής.

Έχει αποκτήσει κλινική εμπειρία μέσα από τη συνεργασία της με ψυχίατρο, συμμετέχοντας στην υποστήριξη ατόμων με σοβαρές ψυχικές διαταραχές, όπως η σχιζοφρένεια. Παράλληλα, συνεργάζεται με κέντρο ψυχοθεραπείας, όπου εργάζεται με παιδιά αξιοποιώντας τεχνικές Art Therapy, με βασικό μέσο τον πηλό.

Στη θεραπευτική της προσέγγιση δίνει έμφαση στη δημιουργία ενός ασφαλούς περιβάλλοντος εμπιστοσύνης και αποδοχής, όπου κάθε άνθρωπος μπορεί να εκφραστεί ελεύθερα, χωρίς φόβο κριτικής.

Μέσα από τη Γνωσιακή Συμπεριφορική Προσέγγιση, στόχος είναι η κατανόηση της σύνδεσης μεταξύ σκέψεων, συναισθημάτων και συμπεριφορών και η ανάπτυξη πρακτικών εργαλείων για τη διαχείριση των δυσκολιών της καθημερινότητας.

Maria Xalepli is a Psychologist and Psychotherapist with a private practice in Ampelokipoi. She graduated with honors from the Psychology Department of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. She holds a four-year specialization in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for adults (CBT) from the Society of Cognitive Behavioral Studies. Additionally, she has been trained by the same organization in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Children and Adolescents. She has also obtained certification in "School Psychology" from EKKE, University of Patras. She has worked as a psychologist at the Day Center for the Homeless of the Municipality of Athens, providing psychosocial support to vulnerable and at-risk groups. She works in private psychotherapy centers providing psychological support to adults and adolescents. Furthermore, as part of her practicum, she worked as a psychologist at the Counseling Station of the Municipality of Petroupoli, where she addressed therapy requests for both adults and adolescents as well as parental counseling. Finally, in her office, she handles cases involving interpersonal relationships, anxiety disorders, phobias, depression, obsessive-compulsive disorder management, and more.