Psychologist for Phobias in Platia Victorias

Giannakopoulou Maria is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist providing individual sessions both in-person and online. She has been trained in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). She offers psychotherapeutic support to adults, adolescents, and children, focusing on understanding and modifying dysfunctional thoughts and behaviors related to anxiety, mood, and interpersonal difficulties.

She studied Psychology at the University of Derby and completed her training in Cognitive Behavioral Psychotherapy at the Center for Applied Psychotherapy and Counseling. Additionally, she holds a Master's degree (MSc) in Counseling and Guidance from the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens.

She has worked in private and public mental health institutions, supporting individuals experiencing anxiety, depressive symptoms, relationship difficulties, and self-esteem issues.

Within the therapeutic setting, she emphasizes a collaborative relationship with the client and the clear formulation of goals. Through understanding cognitive and emotional patterns, the aim is to develop more functional ways of thinking and behaving, as well as to enhance psychological resilience. The therapeutic process is individually tailored, taking into account each person's needs, pace, and objectives.

Simultaneously, she regularly participates in supervision and professional development programs, aiming for continuous professional and personal growth.

Charoula Maria Smyrou is a licensed psychologist in Greece (protocol number 1287513) and in the USA (as a social worker, license number 114990). She holds a degree in Psychology from the Open University in the UK and has two master's degrees (in Educational Psychology from the University of Nicosia and in Social Work from Adelphi University in New York). Additionally, she holds a diploma in counseling from the Athens Synthesis Center and certifications in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT Teams Level 1) and Expressive Arts Therapy from Adelphi University. She has worked in New York's facilities with individuals with mental disorders, providing individual and group sessions. Currently, she provides individual therapy to adults, collaborating with a company based in New York. In her effort to support her clients in the best and most effective way, she continually attends educational seminars.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Eleni Karafylli is a Clinical Psychologist (MSc), licensed to practice, and maintains a private practice in Athens. She holds a degree from the Department of Psychology at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens (NKUA), with postgraduate studies in Clinical and Psychoanalytic Psychopathology at Rennes 2 University (France). She has worked in France as a hospital psychologist (Infectious Diseases Department, Hematology Department, Internal Medicine Department) and as a Clinical Psychologist - psychotherapist in public adult psychiatric facilities. Since 2024, she has been working at the Palliative Care Unit "Galilaia" while simultaneously maintaining a private practice in Athens. She undertakes cases across the full spectrum of psychopathology, applying a personalized approach to symptoms. Her practice is oriented by psychoanalytic theory, personal analysis, and psychoanalytic supervision. Her research and clinical interests focus on the clinical aspects of extremes, so-called "crisis" experiences, and the subjective impact of serious illnesses. She accepts adolescents (<16 years old) and adults, offering sessions in Greek or French, either in person or online.

Miraxtsis Theodoros is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist and maintains a private practice in Kypseli. He studied Psychology at Panteion University of Social and Political Sciences and is a trainee at the Institute of Non-Directive Intervention (Non Directivite Intervenante, N.D.I). N.D.I is a method of psychotherapy, counseling, pedagogy, group facilitation, as well as a way of life. Overall, it constitutes a philosophy of the individual and their relationships, based on the power of experiences, emotions, and desires, as well as respect for the autonomy and freedom of each person, regardless of age, gender, personal and social characteristics, and particularities, within relationships of communication and interaction. He has experience in managing Acute Psychiatric Cases, having volunteered as a Psychologist at the Attica Psychiatric Hospital "Dromokaiteio." Finally, he completed his internship at the Counseling Center of KETHEA Intervention.

Alatsi Xristina is a certified Mental Health Counselor, Psychotherapist, and Hypnotherapist. Additionally, she provides alternative therapies which, combined with Integrative Psychotherapy, constitute a holistic approach to addressing various issues. She completed her studies with Excellent distinction in Integrative Counseling and Psychology as well as Clinical Hypnosis - Hypnotherapy at OLON Education - KDBM1, Institute of Academic and Professional Studies. She holds a Post-Graduate Diploma in Integrative Psychotherapy from Amsterdam International College with Excellent distinction. Within the framework of alternative therapies, she has also attended and passed with Excellent distinction the annual seminar on Anatomy - Physiology - Pathology with a Holistic approach. Furthermore, she has been trained in Bach Flower Remedies, Auricular Neuroreflexology Method, and Gua Sha. Since 2024, she has been active in the adult education of mental health counselors and psychotherapists. She is a member of the charitable association Agkalia and the Social Solidarity Network - Syn-Yparxi.

Konsoulaki Athina is a Clinical Psychologist licensed to practice. She graduated from the Department of Psychology at the University of Crete and holds a two-year Master's Degree in Clinical Psychology, Psychopathology, and Psychoanalysis from the University Paris Descartes (Université Paris Cité).

She has worked in mental health facilities in Paris and Athens, supporting children, adolescents, and adults, as well as in specialized therapy centers and a private school unit. In recent years, she has collaborated with the Mobile Mental Health Unit of the Western Cyclades under the Regional Development and Mental Health Company (EPAΨY), providing therapeutic and community services. Additionally, she serves as a reception figure at Our Big House, a space for children aged 0-4 and their parents, inspired by the Green House of the French psychoanalyst Françoise Dolto.

Since 2021, she has been attending a Psychoanalytic Training program at the Center for Psychoanalytic Research of Athens (KΨE). In her private practice in Kypseli, she sees children, adolescents, and adults in both Greek and French.

As a psychotherapist, I work with a calm, steady presence and offer a setting of safety, respect, and genuineness, where what you experience can be heard at your own pace. My approach is person-centered and non-directive: the goal is not to “change you,” but to create space for you to recognize what you feel, what you need, and how you wish to care for yourself. I accompany adults facing anxiety, sadness or low mood, burnout, fear/panic, relationship difficulties, grief, and self-esteem concerns. I believe in the power of the therapeutic relationship and the consistency of small steps: through quiet, attentive meetings, needs and boundaries come into focus, and more care is cultivated in everyday life. If this way of working feels right, it would be a pleasure to meet.

Vozora Vasiliki was born and raised in Athens and works professionally as a Systemic Mental Health Counselor. Her studies as a Kindergarten Teacher at the Department of Early Childhood Education and Care of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, combined with her passion for the Humanities and her desire to provide meaningful assistance to children and their parents, led her to training at the Human Relations Investigation Laboratory. She is a certified Systemic Mental Health Counselor according to the standards of the Hellenic Counseling Society (H.E.C.) and the European Association for Counselling (EAC). In her private practice, she provides counseling support on issues such as anxiety, grief, interpersonal relationships, self-esteem, self-awareness, and personal development. Her goal is to create a safe and supportive space where individuals can discover new perspectives and gain a deeper understanding of their needs and themselves. She invites anyone interested to embark on a journey of empowerment and personal growth with her, offering support, respect, empathy, and professionalism at every step.

Papaeuaggelou Maria is a Psychologist – Systemic Family Psychotherapist and maintains a private practice in Omonia. She holds a BSc in Psychology from London Metropolitan University and an MSc in Psychology from the University of Central Lancashire. She has obtained a Professional Diploma in Systemic and Family Therapy from the Laboratory for the Investigation of Human Relations, as well as a Professional Diploma in Mental Health Counseling (Person-Centered Approach) from the College for Humanistic Sciences – ICPS, certified by Pearson UK. Additionally, she has specialized in Emotional Trauma Management and Personality Disorders at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. She has completed clinical internships at the Outpatient Detoxification Clinic "Athena" of Aiginiteio Hospital and at OKANA (Organization Against Drugs), gaining experience in the assessment and therapeutic support of individuals with addictive behaviors and their families. Her therapeutic approach is based on Systemic and Person-Centered Psychotherapy, emphasizing the creation of a safe framework of trust and acceptance that facilitates personal awareness, empowerment, and meaningful change. Finally, her office provides personalized psychotherapy and counseling services tailored to the needs of each individual, couple, or family, aiming at empowerment, improvement of quality of life, and meaningful personal development.

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.

Tsoukala Vasiliki is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist licensed to practice (Reg. No. 795271) based in Kato Patisia (near ISAP). She holds a degree in Psychology from Panteion University and a postgraduate diploma in Educational Sciences with a specialization in Special Education from the University of Nicosia, Cyprus. As a therapist, she is grounded in the Systemic Approach and the model of Cognitive Analytic Psychotherapy, always prioritizing the individual; the therapy is tailored to the needs and challenges of each person. Her goal is for every client to receive the care they need through tools that support their personal development.

Melpomeni Perdikari is a Clinical Psychologist MSc - CBT Psychotherapist and maintains a private practice in the center of Athens, in Omonia. She holds a degree in Psychology from the University of East London, UK, and a Master of Science (MSc) in Clinical Psychology from the same university. Additionally, she is a trained Cognitive Behavioral Therapist from the Center for Applied Psychotherapy and Counseling - Lifelong Learning Center. Beyond her private practice, the specialist works as a Clinical Psychologist - Scientific Supervisor at a residential facility for individuals with autism. Finally, Ms. Perdikari is a member of the British Psychological Society (BPS).