Psychologist for Phobias in Psyri

Antoniou Panagiotis is a Clinical - Community Psychologist working with adults who wish to gain a deeper understanding of themselves, manage anxiety, grief, and relational difficulties, and build a life with greater balance and meaning that aligns with their desires and aspirations.

Throughout the sessions, he utilizes Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT) tools, learned during his postgraduate studies, with an emphasis on recognizing and processing automatic thoughts, core beliefs, and emotional patterns that influence behavior and daily life. Simultaneously, he incorporates elements of psychoeducation and experiential techniques aimed at enhancing self-awareness, autonomy, and emotional competence.

He believes that the outcome is not merely the reduction of symptoms but a process of personal growth and meaningful connection with oneself.

His office provides a safe, confidential, and non-judgmental environment where each individual can freely express themselves and work with respect for their unique needs and personal boundaries.

Lamprou Giannis is a Clinical Psychologist with a private practice located in central Athens. He holds a degree in Psychology from the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, with postgraduate specialization studies in Clinical Psychology from the same university. Additionally, he has attended advanced training programs focused on the mental health of children and adolescents and has participated in seminars on Lacanian-oriented psychoanalytic theory as part of his continuous professional development and training. He has applied his psychological expertise in various settings, including the field of addictions, in a psychiatric unit for children and adolescents, in counseling and psychological support for students, and in providing psychological support for unaccompanied minors. Currently, he works in a counseling and psychotherapeutic capacity, offering individual psychotherapy to adolescents and adults, aiming at prevention, diagnosis, support, and intervention in matters related to mental health, always taking into account the needs of each individual. More specifically, the management of emotional responses, the treatment of depressive and anxiety symptoms, difficulties related to interpersonal relationships, as well as issues concerning identity and self-image are some of the aspects that can be addressed and explored within individual therapy sessions.

Ioanna Marmarou BSc, MSc, PhD is a Clinical - Counseling Psychologist who maintains a private practice in the center of Athens, in Exarchia. She holds a PhD in Counseling Psychology from the University of East London, a master's degree in Clinical & Community Psychology, and a bachelor's degree in Psychology from the same university. The therapist is a member of the Hellenic Psychological Society with professional license number 309612. The therapeutic process follows the Integrative Approach, which successfully incorporates Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, Psychodynamic therapy, and Gestalt therapy. She holds certifications in School Psychology, Sexual Education for Children and Adolescents, and Drama Therapy. At Ioanna Marmarou's private practice, the counseling and psychotherapeutic process focuses on the uniqueness of each individual, allowing them to express every right - wrong, good - bad, normal - abnormal, realistic - imaginary, light - dark aspect of themselves and their broader life. The purpose of this therapeutic process is to serve as a journey for the client to explore their own self and their relationship with themselves, as well as the relationships and boundaries they have established within their social environment. A core principle of the therapist is the empowerment of the individual, aiming to build healthy relationships, achieve inner fulfillment, and maintain functionality in daily life.

Aggelaki Ioanna is a Mental Health Counselor and maintains a private practice in Exarcheia. She holds a diploma in Counseling Psychology from KE.PSY.SY. At the same center, she is pursuing further training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. She has attended numerous seminars on mental health and counseling topics. Her experience encompasses a wide range, including management of anxiety, stress, panic attacks, grief, assertiveness, LGBTQ+ empowerment, and more. As a mental health counselor, she is dedicated to helping individuals improve their mental health and well-being. With a passion for psychology and a desire to positively impact people's lives, she provides a warm and non-judgmental environment to explore your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors together. If you are struggling with anxiety, stress, or any other mental health issue, she is here to support you on your journey toward healing and growth.

Maria Vlachaki, MSc, is a Psychologist, Cyberpsychologist, and Psychotherapist, currently operating a private practice in Alimos, Athens.She holds a Bachelor's degree in Psychology from the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens (NKUA) and a Master's degree in Cyberpsychology from the same institution.She has specialized in Systemic and Family Therapy through studies at the Laboratory for the Investigation of Human Relations (Charis Katakis, 2022–2023) and the University Mental Health Research Institute (UMHRI). She is also attending the annual program “Therapeutic Approaches to Addictions” at the 18 ANO Addiction Rehabilitation Center.Her professional experience includes providing individual psychotherapy sessions since September 2023, as well as collaborations with the Psychiatric Clinic of Attikon University General Hospital (volunteer work), the Evaluation Committee for the Ministry of Health’s “Personal Assistant for People with Disabilities” program (June–July 2023), and the “ARGO” Association for Children with Special Needs. Since 2024, she has been working with the Municipal Health Clinics of Nea Smyrni and the P. Sakellaropoulos Association for Social Psychiatry.She is trained in the administration of psychometric tools such as the MMPI-1, Raven's Progressive Matrices, Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE), MoCA, and the Geriatric Depression Scale.Maria actively participates in numerous scientific conferences, symposia, and workshops related to psychotherapy, psychoanalysis, mental health, and technology. Notably, she has attended the Psychotherapy Conferences of the Hellenic Psychiatric Association, the Panhellenic Conference on Counseling Psychology, events at Attikon Hospital, and seminars by the Hellenic Psychological Society, as well as initiatives promoting community mental health awareness.As a speaker, she presented her research titled “Netflix and binge watching: A qualitative exploration of the subjective viewing experience” at Panteion University (April 9, 2024). She has also participated in a women’s empowerment and breast cancer awareness event at the Kallithea Municipal Library (October 2024), and in a public seminar on cyberbullying organized by the Municipality of Rentis/Moschato (November 2024).

Iosifina Aslanopoulou BSc, MSc, NLP, Reiki is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist and maintains a private practice in Syntagma. She holds a Bachelor's degree in Psychology (BSc) from the State University of New York – Empire State College, as well as a Master's degree (MSc) in Person-Centered Psychotherapy from the University of Central Lancashire. She has specialized in Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP), holding certifications as an NLP Practitioner, Timeline Therapy Practitioner, and Hypnosis Practitioner from the Hellenic NLP Academy. Additionally, she has trained in Reiki (Usui Shiki Ryoho) up to the second level, within the framework of the Usui System of Natural Healing.

She works as a Psychologist - Psychotherapist, maintaining a private practice in Syntagma. In the context of her professional activity, she provides psychological support and psychotherapy services, aiming to enhance the mental resilience and personal development of her clients.

Anagnostou Xrysanthi is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist with a psychoanalytic orientation, providing sessions for adults. She is also a collaborator at a Social Clinic in Athens, offering services in the field of mental health. In the past, she has worked at the Center for Vocational Preparation and Psychosocial Rehabilitation of the 1st Psychiatric Clinic of the University Hospital of Athens, Aeginiteio, and at the Hellenic Society for the Protection and Rehabilitation of Disabled Persons (ELEPAP), in the Neuropsychological Rehabilitation Department for Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI ELEPAP) in collaboration with the Brain Injury Day Treatment Program of the Rusk Institute of Rehabilitation Medicine, New York Medical School, and Aeginiteio Hospital. She has also worked as a Psychologist in the International Organization for Migration - Filoxenia Project. She studied Psychology at Panteion University of Social and Political Sciences and completed postgraduate studies in the History of Philosophy at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. For several years, she attended Clinical Training at the Forum of Lacanian Psychoanalysis, International Forums – School of Psychoanalysis of the Lacanian Forum, and more recently, she has been training at the Center for Psychoanalytic Research Athens, Clinical Branch of the NLS (New Lacanian School), the Freudian Field, and the Ecole de la Cause Freudienne (ECF), where she is an active member, engaging in ongoing training, presentations, participation in study Cartels, clinical conferences, workshops, seminars, etc. Simultaneously, she has completed a two-year program in "Psychoeducational Interventions - Behavioral Family Therapy in Psychosis" at the Research University Institute of Mental Health, and attended the postgraduate seminar on "Clinical Psychopathology 'Panagiotis Oulis'" at Aeginiteio Hospital. She is a regular member of the Association of Greek Psychologists.

Argyrakopoulou Katerina is a Psychologist practicing privately on Alexandras Avenue. She is a graduate of Panteion University, Social and Political Sciences, holding a professional license to practice. She has completed a four-year training program in systemic and family psychotherapy, and over the past year, she has been training in couples therapy. Committed to continuous knowledge and development as a therapist, she regularly attends seminars and educational programs across various psychotherapeutic approaches. She has worked as a psychologist at the National Public Health Organization (EODY) in a Refugee Structure in Malakasa, providing counseling and psychotherapy services to adults, crisis management, as well as conducting informational and psychoeducational groups. Additionally, she has volunteered her services as a psychologist at KETHEA in the Intervention Program and at Praksis, focusing on street work for raising awareness and providing education to vulnerable groups regarding HIV. Her areas of specialization include anxiety management (generalized anxiety, panic attacks, phobias, etc.), anger management, grief and loss, relationship and self-awareness issues, couples counseling and therapy, as well as trauma-related topics. For her, psychotherapy is a journey through the pathways of our soul, with the therapist acting as a companion throughout the process. Finally, the values that guide her practice are respect, trust, and unconditional acceptance.

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.

Elisavet Pappa is a Psychologist and Systemic Psychotherapist licensed to practice professionally. She graduated from the Department of Psychology at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and has completed postgraduate training in Systemic - Family Therapy at the SKEPSYS Center. She holds certification in the Diagnosis and Treatment of Mental Disorders through the application of Neuroscience in Music Therapy and Body Psychotherapy, as well as in Education during School Age from NKUA. Concurrently, she is training in the Management and Treatment of Eating Disorders and Obesity through KEADD. She practices psychotherapy in a private office located in central Athens. She provides individual sessions, family therapy, parent counseling, couple therapy, and adult groups. She has worked at a specialized therapy center and within an international organization, being responsible for the psychosocial assessment, support, and integration of adolescent and adult refugees, trauma management, and victims of gender-based violence. Additionally, she has voluntarily offered her services at Psychosocial Rehabilitation Homes of EPAPSY, contributing to residents' therapeutic plans, and at The Smile of the Child, conducting inpatient visits and providing psychological support to children and adolescents who have suffered domestic violence. Furthermore, she has been trained in neuropsychological assessment scales and completed her internship at an Addiction Prevention Center, organizing community interventions, participating in parent groups, and engaging in anti-bullying activities.

Kakampakou Xrysoula MSc is a Clinical Psychologist - Psychotherapist with a private practice in Exarcheia. She holds a degree in Psychology from the Hellenic American University and a master's degree in Clinical Psychology from the same institution. She completed her internship at OKANA – Organization Against Drugs and has worked as a Human Resources Consultant at Spectrum Labs. For the past 4 years, in her private practice, she has been helping adults and adolescents overcome daily life challenges. She utilizes CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy) to address anxiety, panic attacks, emotional issues, addictions, depression, and other difficulties. She offers both in-person and online sessions for immediate and effective support.

O Θεοδωρόπουλος Αργύρης MSc είναι Ψυχολόγος - Ψυχοθεραπευτής και διατηρεί ιδιωτικό γραφείο στο Σύνταγμα. Είναι αριστούχος απόφοιτος του Λυκείου Αμαρουσίου Αναβρύτων και του τμήματος Ψυχολογίας του Πανεπιστημίου Κρήτης. Οι μεταπτυχιακές του σπουδές στο Εθνικό και Καποδιστριακό Πανεπιστήμιο Αθηνών αφορούν την πρόληψη και την προαγωγή της ψυχικής υγείας. Όσον αφορά την ψυχοθεραπεία, έχει εξειδίκευση στη Γνωσιακή – Συμπεριφορική ψυχοθεραπεία (Ινστιτούτο Έρευνας και Θεραπείας της Συμπεριφοράς, πρόεδρος Καλαντζή-Αζίζι Αναστασία, Ομότιμη Καθηγήτρια Κλινικής Ψυχολογίας, Πανεπιστήμιο Αθηνών) και στη Συστημική – Υπαρξιακή ψυχοθεραπεία (Εκπαιδευτικό Κέντρο Συστημικής και Υπαρξιακής Ψυχοθεραπείας, πρόεδρος Καραγιάννης Δημήτρης, ψυχίατρος – ψυχοθεραπευτής). Η Γνωσιακή – Συμπεριφορική θεραπεία βοηθάει τον άνθρωπο να κατανοήσει και να επιλύσει τα διάφορα συμπτώματα (συμπτώματα κατάθλιψης : άσχημη διάθεση, απώλεια ενεργητικότητας, ανηδονία, αρνητικές σκέψεις κ.ά. και συμπτώματα άγχους : κρίσεις πανικού, ψυχαναγκασμοί, ψυχοσωματικά κ.ά.). Η Συστημική – Υπαρξιακή Θεραπεία συμβάλλει στο να κατανοήσει το άτομο τα προβλήματα σχέσης και οικογένειας που δημιουργούνται καθώς εντοπίζει τα λάθη που το ίδιο κάνει στην αλληλεπίδραση και στο πώς σχετίζεται με τους άλλους ανθρώπους, συνδέοντας παράλληλα πώς ο ίδιος έχει επηρεαστεί από την οικογένεια στην οποία μεγάλωσε. Η Υπαρξιακή Ψυχοθεραπεία κινητοποιεί τον άνθρωπο να αξιοποιήσει τις δυνατότητές του, να τις εξελίξει σε ικανότητες και να βιώσει ολοκλήρωση και ευχαρίστηση στη ζωή του. Οπότε ο συνδυασμός των παραπάνω ψυχοθεραπευτικών προσεγγίσεων βοηθάει με τον καλύτερο τρόπο τον άνθρωπο αγγίζοντας τον εις βάθος. Εκτός από την ψυχοθεραπεία, η οποία είναι η βασική του επαγγελματική δραστηριότητα, ο Αργύρης Θεοδωρόπουλος έχει εργαστεί σε διάφορα δημόσια και ιδιωτικά πλαίσια (σχολεία, νοσοκομεία, κλινικές κ.ά.). Η εκπαιδευτική του εμπειρία περιλαμβάνει τη διδασκαλία σε ιδιωτικές σχολές Ψυχολογίας μαθημάτων σχετικά με τη διάγνωση και τη θεραπεία ψυχικών και σεξουαλικών διαταραχών. Εργασίες του έχουν δημοσιευτεί σε ελληνικά και διεθνή ψυχολογικά και ψυχιατρικά συνέδρια, όπως το Πανελλήνιο Συνέδριο Ψυχιατρικής, το International Psychiatric Conference, το World Congress for Mental Health, το Πανελλήνιο Συνέδριο Ψυχολογίας, το Συνέδριο Εφηβικής Ιατρικής κ.ά. Επίσης, συμμετείχε στη συγγραφή των βιβλίων «Ας μιλήσουμε για τις σχέσεις μας» (εκδόσεις Λιβάνης), «Για σένα έφηβε» (εκδόσεις Μίνωας) και «Σεξουαλική Υγεία» (εκδόσεις Λιβάνης). Τέλος, ο ειδικός αρθρογραφεί σε περιοδικά, εφημερίδες και ηλεκτρονικό τύπο (tovima.gr, in.gr, protothema.gr, iatronet κ.ά).

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.

Η Χαρτοφύλακα Αρετή είναι Κλινική Ψυχολόγος με βασικό πτυχίο Ψυχολογίας από το Πανεπιστήμιο του Essex, το οποίο ολοκλήρωσε με Άριστα (Hons), και Μεταπτυχιακό τίτλο (MSc) στην Κλινική Ψυχολογία του πανεπιστημίου του Lancashire. Επιπλέον, έχει λάβει εκπαίδευση στη Γνωσιακή Συμπεριφορική Θεραπεία (CBT) από το Κέντρο Εφαρμοσμένης Ψυχοθεραπείας και Συμβουλευτικής για παιδιά, εφήβους και ενήλικες και είναι εγγεγραμμένο μέλος στο μητρώο εκπαιδευτών ενηλίκων του Παντείου πανεπιστημίου.Έχει εργαστεί σε κλινικά πλαίσια με κλινικό πληθυσμό και έχει προσφέρει εθελοντική εργασία σε ξενώνες ψυχοκοινωνικής αποκατάστασης ενηλίκων και εφήβων, παρέχοντας ψυχολογική αξιολόγηση και ψυχοθεραπευτική υποστήριξη σε άτομα με σύνθετες ψυχικές και ψυχοκοινωνικές δυσκολίες.

Παράλληλα με την κλινική της πορεία, δραστηριοποιείται συγγραφικά και καλλιτεχνικά. Είναι συγγραφέας του βιβλίου «Αληθινές Γυναίκες», το οποίο καταγράφει δεκαπέντε αληθινές ιστορίες γυναικών που έχουν υποστεί ενδοοικογενειακή βία σε διαφορετικές μορφές — ψυχολογική, λεκτική, σωματική, σεξουαλική, οικονομική και συναισθηματική. Μέσα από βιωματικές αφηγήσεις, το έργο αναδεικνύει τον τρόπο που ασκείται η βία στις διαπροσωπικές σχέσεις, τις επιπτώσεις της κακοποίησης στην ψυχική υγεία, και στην αυτοαντίληψη, δίνοντας έμφαση στην σημασία της αναγνώρισης της βίας και του δικαιώματος της επιλογής της γυναίκας να φεύγει για να ξαναβρεί την χαμένη της δύναμη και τη δυνατότητα επαναπροσδιορισμού του εαυτού.

Στο πλαίσιο της κλινικής της πρακτικής παρέχει ατομική ψυχοθεραπεία σε εφήβους και ενήλικες. Εργάζεται με ζητήματα άγχους, συναισθηματικών δυσκολιών, αυτοεκτίμησης και αυτοεικόνας, διαπροσωπικών σχέσεων, εθιστικών συμπεριφορών,διατροφικών διαταραχών, καθώς και εμπειρίες σχολικού, διαδικτυακού και εργασιακού bullying. Παράλληλα, παρέχει εξειδικευμένη ψυχολογική υποστήριξη σε θύματα ενδοοικογενειακής βίας, με έμφαση στη δημιουργία συνθηκών ασφάλειας, στην ενδυνάμωση και στην αποκατάσταση της ψυχικής ανθεκτικότητας.

Στην εργασία της με εφήβους, εστιάζει στις συναισθηματικές και αγχώδεις διαταραχές της εφηβείας (συμπεριλαμβανομένων των εφήβων με Μαθησιακές Δυσκολίες και ΔΕΠ-Υ), στη διαχείριση θυμού, στις δυσκολίες ορίων και σχέσεων, στη σχολική και κοινωνική προσαρμογή και στην ενίσχυση της αυτονομίας, με

παρεμβάσεις προσαρμοσμένες στο αναπτυξιακό στάδιο και, όπου κρίνεται σκόπιμο, σε συνεργασία με την οικογένεια.

Διαθέτει εξειδίκευση σε ζητήματα βίας και κακοποιητικών δυναμικών, όπως η ενδοοικογενειακή βία, η συναισθηματική εξάρτηση, το σχολικό και διαδικτυακό bullying, καθώς και το εργασιακό bullying (Mobbing). Παράλληλα, εργάζεται θεραπευτικά πάνω στις διαπροσωπικές σχέσεις με βάση τη θεωρία και τους τύπους προσκόλλησης (ασφαλής, αγχώδης, αποφευκτική, αποδιοργανωμένη), υποστηρίζοντας τα άτομα στην κατανόηση επαναλαμβανόμενων σχεσιακών μοτίβων.

Στη θεραπευτική της προσέγγιση, ο στόχος δεν περιορίζεται μόνο στη μείωση των συμπτωμάτων, αλλά επεκτείνεται στη βαθύτερη ανθρώπινη αυτοπραγμάτωση, την αυθεντικότητα, την προσωπική εξέλιξη και την ουσιαστική σύνδεση με τον εαυτό και τους άλλους.

Τα ερευνητικά της ενδιαφέροντα εστιάζονται στον ναρκισσισμό, στη συναισθηματική νοημοσύνη, στους τύπους προσκόλλησης και στις ψυχοσυναισθηματικές ανάγκες του χαρισματικού πληθυσμού.

Έχει πραγματοποιήσει διαλέξεις και ψυχοεκπαιδευτικές παρεμβάσεις σε σχολεία και φορείς με θεματικές που αφορούν το bullying, το Mobbing καθώς και τις

ανθρώπινες σχέσεις και την επικοινωνία, συμβάλλοντας ενεργά στην πρόληψη, την ενδυνάμωση και την ευαισθητοποίηση της κοινότητας.

Παρακολουθεί συνεχή προσωπική ψυχοθεραπεία και συστηματική κλινική εποπτεία, σύμφωνα με τους κανόνες ηθικής και δεοντολογίας, και συνεχίζει ενεργά τη διαρκή

επαγγελματική της επιμόρφωση μέσω σεμιναρίων και επιστημονικών εκπαιδεύσεων. Διακρίνεται για την κοινωνική της ευαισθησία, τον σεβασμό στη διαφορετικότητα και την επαγγελματική ακεραιότητα.

Στόχος της είναι να υποστηρίζει τα άτομα όχι μόνο στην αντιμετώπιση των δυσκολιών τους, αλλά στη βαθύτερη κατανόηση του εαυτού, στην ανάπτυξη πιο ασφαλών τρόπων σύνδεσης και στη βελτίωση της ποιότητας ζωής, μέσα από μια ασφαλή, συνεργατική και επιστημονικά τεκμηριωμένη θεραπευτική σχέση.