Health professionals for Phobias near Syntagma

Xemery Aleksandros is a second-generation Clinical Psychologist – Psychotherapist, born in Stockholm, Sweden in 1977. He is a member of the British Psychological Society, licensed to practice psychology within the Greek territory, holding a bachelor's degree in psychology and a postgraduate degree in Clinical and Community Psychology. He is a trainee member in the four-year postgraduate training program in Psychodynamic Psychotherapy for children and adults at DI.KE.PSY and maintains a private practice in central Athens. Concurrently, he collaborates with the specialized intervention unit for young individuals with delinquent behavior "OSELOTOS" and with the NGO PRAKSIS within the framework of supporting unaccompanied minors aged 16 and above. He offers individual psychotherapy services in person or remotely via video call in Greek, English, or Swedish.

Karopoulos Konstantinos is a Psychotherapist - Integrative Psychologist and maintains a private practice in Kolonaki. His foundational studies in the field of Psychology were completed at the Metropolitan University of London and the Athens University of Economics and Business. Additionally, he holds a degree in counseling psychology and psychotherapeutic counseling from the Pearson certification body in the UK, as well as a diploma in occupational psychology from TUV Austria. He also has a certification in specialized training in medical psychology from the University of Athens. With the aim of continuous professional development, since 2011 he has been attending specialized seminars in the field of mental health.

Gkotsi Xristina is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist and maintains a private practice in the central area of Athens, on Akadimias Street. She holds a degree in Psychology (University of East London) and a degree in Sociology (Panteion University). She pursued and completed her postgraduate studies in Psychology at the University of East London, deepening her scientific understanding of human behavior and mental health. She follows the approach of Systemic Psychotherapy, focusing on the dynamics of relationships and the broader contexts within which individual difficulties develop. Additionally, she holds a Master's Degree in Criminal Law and Addictions from the Law Department of Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, specializing in the legal and therapeutic management of addictions. Simultaneously, she has participated in numerous scientific seminars, continually investing in her professional development. Her interdisciplinary training allows her to approach mental health and addiction issues holistically, combining legal, social, and therapeutic perspectives. Her passion and genuine interest in the field of addictions have led her to ongoing education, research activities, and publications in scientific journals. She has worked and volunteered in organizations supporting vulnerable social groups and in addiction rehabilitation centers, gaining valuable clinical experience. In recent years, she has worked in the academic environment of a private higher education college as the Head of Psychology Studies, teaching Clinical and Social Psychology courses, integrating theoretical knowledge with practical experience, and imparting to her students a passion for the science of Psychology.

Maria Zerva is a Psychologist and certified Cognitive-Behavioral Psychotherapist. She completed her undergraduate studies in Psychology at Panteion University and continued her postgraduate studies in "Clinical Psychology and Integrative Psychotherapy" at the University of Sorbonne.

Subsequently, she pursued a four-year specialization in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy at the Society of Cognitive Behavioral Studies (E.G.S.S.), which is accredited by the European Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies (EABCT).

In the past, she has worked in mental health facilities in Paris and in Athens, collaborating with private psychological service centers and other private institutions, providing services to adults, adolescents, and children.

She currently maintains a private practice in Koukaki, where she conducts individual cognitive-behavioral psychotherapy sessions for adults.

Ο Μπούρμπος Αθανάσιος είναι Κλινικός ψυχολόγος - Ψυχαναλυτικός ψυχοθεραπευτής. Αποφοίτησε από το Τμήμα Ψυχολογίας του Εθνικού και Καποδιστριακού Πανεπιστημίου Αθηνών το 2016 με το βαθμό «Άριστα». Παράλληλα με τις προπτυχιακές του σπουδές πραγματοποίησε πρακτική άσκηση στην Β’ Ψυχιατρική Κλινική του Πανεπιστημιακού Γενικού Νοσοκομείου «Αττικόν» στο τμήμα ενηλίκων και συγκεκριμένα στην ομάδα που εξειδικεύεται στις αγχώδεις διαταραχές, τις διαταραχές της διάθεσης (συναισθηματικές), τις διαταραχές προσωπικότητας και τις διαταραχές πρόσληψης τροφής. Το 2017 μετέβη στο Παρίσι καθώς έγινε δεκτός στο Τμήμα Ψυχαναλυτικών Σπουδών του Université Sorbonne Paris Cité – Denis Diderot (Paris VII) για διετείς σπουδές μεταπτυχιακού κύκλου στην κλινική ψυχολογία και ψυχοπαθολογία, πραγματοποιώντας παράλληλα πρακτική - κλινική άσκηση στο πρότυπο τμήμα ανοικτής νοσηλείας, του ψυχιατρικού τμήματος εφήβων του Centre Hospitalier Théophile Russel, όπου περιθάλπτονταν έφηβοι με αγχώδεις, συναισθηματικές και διατροφικές διαταραχές, στο ψυχιατρικό τμήμα ενηλίκων του Groupe Hospitalier Universitaire Paris Psychiatrie et Neurosciences – Hôpital Sainte Anne, που εξειδικεύεται στις διαταραχές της διάθεσης και τις ψυχώσεις, και στο τμήμα Παιδιατρικής Ηπατολογίας και Μεταμοσχεύσεων των Hôpitaux Universitaires Paris Sud – Hôpital Bicêtre, όπου νοσηλεύονται βρέφη, παιδιά και έφηβοι με σοβαρές και σπάνιες ασθένειες του ηπατοχολικού συστήματος.Το 2020-21 πραγματοποίησε στο Παρίσι νέο κύκλο μεταπτυχιακών σπουδών στην κλινική ψυχοπαθολογία, την έρευνα και την διεπιστημονική προσέγγιση στην ψυχανάλυση στο Université Paris Cité. Έχει πραγματοποιήσει πολυετή προσωπική ψυχανάλυση στην Αθήνα και η ψυχαναλυτική του κατάρτιση έλαβε και λαμβάνει χώρα στην Αθήνα και το Παρίσι. Έχει εργασθεί σε διάφορες θέσεις και φορείς όπου μπορεί να εφαρμοστεί η επιστήμη της ψυχολογίας στην Ελλάδα, όπως στα πλαίσια εθελοντικής εργασίας και κοινωνικής προσφοράς, στα πλαίσια της στρατιωτικής του θητείας και άλλες έμισθες θέσεις όπως κέντρα ημέρας και ειδικών θεραπειών. Έχει παρακολουθήσει πλήθος σεμιναρίων, συνεδρίων, ημερίδων και διαλέξεων στην Ελλάδα και το εξωτερικό. Έχει συγγράψει εργασίες για διεθνή επιστημονικά περιοδικά και έχει συμμετάσχει με προφορικές και αναρτημένες ανακοινώσεις σε πανελλήνια και διεθνή συνέδρια. Ακολουθεί τις δράσεις των γαλλικών επιστημονικών ψυχαναλυτικών εταιρειών «Espace Analytique», Association Lacanienne Internationale (ALI), της γαλλικής εταιρείας Rorschach και είναι ιδρυτικό μέλος του ψυχαναλυτικού συλλόγου «Το Γράμμα».

Ο Γιάννης Παπαβασιλείου είναι ψυχολόγος (BSc University of Hertfordshire) με μεταπτυχιακές σπουδές στην Ψυχολογία της Υγείας (MSc University of Surrey). Είναι κάτοχος του 3ετούς Advanced Practitioner Diploma στην Γνωσιακή Συμπεριφορική Ψυχοθεραπεία, διατηρώντας το γραφείο του από το 2017 στο Παγκράτι. Μετά το πέρας των σπουδών του απέκτησε πείρα σε διάφορα κλινικά πλαίσια όπου εργάστηκε ως Ψυχολόγος Υγείας μαζί με άτομα που είχαν διάγνωση για καρκίνο (Royal Surrey County Hospital), σακχαρώδη διαβήτη (Γ.Ν.Α. Ευαγγελισμός) και εθισμό σε ουσίες (Ο.ΚΑ.ΝΑ. – Μονάδα Εφήβων / Νέων Αθήνας «Ατραπός»). Έχει εργαστεί στη Μ.Κ.Ο. «Κέντρο Μέριμνας Οικογένειας και Παιδιού», όπου συμμετείχε στην ανάπτυξη ποικίλλων προγραμμάτων για κοινωνικές ομάδες που αντιμετωπίζουν δυσκολίες (μονογονεϊκές οικογένειες, άνεργοι, μετανάστες, θύματα έμφυλης βίας ή / και ρατσιστικών συμπεριφορών) και για την προάσπιση ανθρωπίνων δικαιωμάτων. Λίγα χρόνια αργότερα θα απασχοληθεί και στη Μ.Κ.Ο. «Πανελλήνια Ένωση Γονέων & Κηδεμόνων Ατόμων Παιδιών Νοητικά Υστερούντων» για την ανάπτυξη ευρωπαϊκού έργου. Παράλληλα εκτελούσε για 3 χρόνια το ρόλο του διαχειριστή προγράμματος για την ελληνική ηλεκτρονική πλατφόρμα «Live Without Bullying – Ζήσε Χωρίς Εκφοβισμό», όπου διοργάνωνε και συμμετείχε σε εκπαιδευτικές πρωτοβουλίες και ενημερώσεις για μαθητές και εκπαιδευτικούς στα σχολεία της Ελλάδας όσον αφορά το φαινόμενο του σχολικού εκφοβισμού, όπως επίσης και σε εκπαιδευτικές δράσεις για την διεπιστημονική ομάδα του έργου. Έχει εργαστεί ως καθηγητής σε μαθήματα ψυχολογίας στο Μητροπολιτικό Κολλέγιο Αθηνών την περίοδο 2020-2023, όπου δίδασκε τόσο σε προπτυχιακό όσο και σε μεταπτυχιακό επίπεδο στις σχολές Υγείας (στα τμήματα Αποκατάστασης και Φυσικοθεραπείας) και Ψυχολογίας. Επιπροσθέτως επόπτευε πτυχιακές εργασίες και διπλωματικές εργασίες των φοιτητών. Έχει συμμετάσχει σαν ομιλητής σε πληθώρα σεμιναρίων και ημερίδων, σε διάφορες χώρες της Ευρώπης (Κροατία, Ισπανία, Ιταλία, Βοσνία & Ερζεγοβίνη, Γερμανία, Σλοβενία, Ρουμανία, Γαλλία, Εσθονία, Λιθουανία, Φινλανδία), καθώς επίσης είχε και την τιμή να παρουσιάσει και στα πρώτα δύο Διεθνή Διεπιστημονικά Συνέδρια Αποκατάστασης το 2022 και το 2023, που πραγματοποιήθηκαν στην Ελλάδα. Έχει πάρει μέρος σε τηλεοπτικές και ραδιοφωνικές εκπομπές, σε Ελλάδα, Ιταλία, Γαλλία, Ισπανία και Κροατία, με στόχο την ενημέρωση του κοινού για θέματα υγείας και τη σύνδεσή τους με την ψυχολογία. Μέσα από την πολυετή του ενασχόληση στον τομέα της ψυχολογίας στόχος του, πλέον, είναι να σταθεί δίπλα σε όποιο άτομο νιώθει πως χρειάζεται βοήθεια για κάποιο θέμα που αντιμετωπίζει στη ζωή του, μέσω της ψυχοθεραπείας. Έχει καταφέρει να διαμορφώσει ένα δίκτυο συνεργατών που περιλαμβάνει πληθώρα ειδικοτήτων στον τομέα της σωματικής αλλά και ψυχικής υγείας, με σκοπό την την πιο ολοκληρωμένη και ολιστική προσέγγιση, εάν και όπου χρειαστεί. Ο χώρος του στο Παγκράτι είναι ένα μέρος που έχει φτιαχτεί με αγάπη για να υποδεχτεί όποιο άτομο θελήσει να ξεκινήσει ή και να συνεχίσει ψυχοθεραπεία και να καλυτερεύσει την ποιότητα ζωής του.

Maria Krokou is a Psychologist – Psychotherapist, currently running a private practice at Kotzia Square, in the center of Athens. She graduated with distinction (grade: 8/10) from the Department of Psychology at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, having been awarded a merit-based scholarship following an entrance examination. During her studies, she completed part of her academic training through an Erasmus scholarship at the Autonomous University of Madrid, where she focused on cognitive and behavioral techniques. In parallel, she participated for one year in the psychoeducational program of the Madrid City Council, Educamoscontigo, offering weekly online psychological support sessions to a secondary school student. She later completed a practical training program, also through an Erasmus scholarship, at the Las Torrecillas Therapeutic Educational Center of the NGO DIANOVA España, where she conducted psychoeducational classroom interventions as well as individual and group psychotherapy with adolescents facing recent addiction-related and emotional difficulties. Maria has also worked at the private psychotherapy center Moebius, where she participated in individual, family, group, and couples’ sessions, with a particular focus on psychosomatic conditions. Her supervisor there was Alicia Golijov, founder of the Iberian Neuropsychoanalysis Association. Currently, she works as a self-employed psychologist – psychotherapist, offering individual therapy for adolescents and adults. Her clinical focus includes supporting individuals in their parenting role, exploring ambivalence in relationships, promoting self-awareness, interrupting dysfunctional repetitive patterns, reducing distressing symptoms, building self-confidence, and enhancing relational capacity, among others. In the past, she has also worked at the “Anagennisi” Creative Employment Center for Individuals with Autism, supporting individuals with co-occurring symptoms such as ADHD, selective mutism, social withdrawal, and relational difficulties. Additionally, she worked as a shadow teacher for a first-year high school student facing emotional, social, and learning challenges. Maria completed her internship through an ESPA program at the Family Therapy Unit of the Psychiatric Hospital of Attica, where she participated in observation groups of family therapy sessions as well as systemic psychotherapy groups. She has also completed, among other programs, the one-year Postgraduate Clinical Training Program for Psychologists at the 1st Psychiatric Clinic of the University of Athens (Aiginiteio Hospital), where she coordinated group sessions with individuals on the psychotic spectrum at the hospital’s Day Unit. She is currently completing her training at the Hellenic Association for Analytic Group and Family Psychotherapy.

Therapy sessions are also available in Spanish.

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.

Kaltsouni Xara is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist and maintains a private practice in Pangrati. She graduated from the Department of Psychology at the University of Crete and completed her postgraduate studies at the University of Utrecht, specializing in Child and Adolescent Clinical Psychology. Additionally, she is a trainee in Systemic - Family Psychotherapy at the Laboratory for the Investigation of Human Relations in Athens. What attracted her to Systemic therapy is the holistic perspective on the individual. From this viewpoint, the psychological focus shifts from the individual to the whole, resulting in an expansion of our "internal lens" that leads to a multifactorial understanding of our internal organization. Regarding her professional experience, in recent years, she has worked at the Association for Mental Health in Patras (S.O.PSY.), aiming to provide psychological support to individuals with psychosocial difficulties. Finally, she has worked with the International Organization for Migration (IOM), where she contributed to the psychosocial rehabilitation of vulnerable groups.

Tsakiris Panagiotis holds a BSc in Psychology from the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and an M.A. in Integrative Counseling and Psychotherapy from the University of East London. He is currently training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy at the Institute of Psychotherapy for Professional & Personal Development (IPSEPA). He has completed the postgraduate seminar in Cognitive Counseling at the Society of Cognitive Behavioral Studies, as well as the postgraduate seminar in Cognitive Counseling for children and adolescents at the same institution. Additionally, he has attended numerous seminars, including Introduction to Clinical Psychopathology from the Open University and the University of Michigan course "Understanding Psychosis." He has been practicing privately as a Psychologist since 2024, with experience in managing anxiety, self-confidence and self-esteem issues, as well as interpersonal relationship matters. Previously, he has collaborated with the Carpe Diem Psychotherapy Center and, within the scope of his internship, with the Roots Wellness Center Psychotherapy Center and the Community Service of the Municipality of Agios Dimitrios.

Maria Matoula is a Clinical Psychologist - Psychotherapist and maintains a private practice in Exarcheia. She has a strong academic background and extensive experience in the field of mental health. She studied Psychology and specialized in Clinical Psychology at the University of Palermo in Italy, and has been extensively trained in Individual, Group, Family, and Couples psychotherapy by the Hellenic Society of Analytical Group & Family Psychotherapy (EEAOG&OP). Combining theoretical training and many years of practical experience, she provides psychotherapeutic work with adolescents, adults, couples, and families in her private practice. She is also particularly sensitive and therapeutically active with the LGBTQ+ community, as well as with intercultural cultures. She undertakes a wide range of cases including Anxiety Disorders, Eating Disorders, Depression, and Personality Disorders.

She conducts psychodynamic psychotherapy sessions also in the Italian language.

Η Λευκοθέα Μπεσίρη είναι Κλινική Ψυχολόγος - Ψυχαναλύτρια, απόφοιτη του Τμήματος Ψυχολογίας του ΕΚΠΑ και κάτοχος μεταπτυχιακού διπλώματος Κλινικής Ψυχοπαθολογίας και Ψυχανάλυσης του Πανεπιστημίου του Παρισιού.

Από το 2021 εργάζεται με ενήλικες σε κοινοτικές δομές ψυχικής υγείας. Τα τελευταία 2 χρόνια βρίσκεται στο Κέντρο Ημέρας Αριάδνη του ΚΜΟΠ.

Είναι ενεργό μέλος του Ψυχαναλυτικού Συλλόγου Freud Lacan στην Αθήνα από το 2018 έως και σήμερα.

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.

Droulias Theodoros is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist and maintains a private practice in Koukaki. He studied at the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki. He is a Systemic Psychologist - Psychotherapist and a member of the Systemic Society of Northern Greece (SEVE) as well as the European Family Therapy Association (EFTA). His personal therapy and part of his training were conducted at the Athens Center for the Study of Human Beings (AKMA). He completed his training at the Center for Systemic Study and Therapy (KESMETH). Additionally, he is a member of the Hellenic Developing Group for Analytical Psychology. He works with individuals, couples, and families applying the Systemic approach. He has been working privately for the last 10 years in therapy, as well as in the education and supervision of professionals. He has previously worked as a Psychologist - Psychotherapist and program manager for individuals with mental health conditions, autism, and as a parent counseling coordinator.

Kollias Thanos MSc is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist who maintains a private practice in Athens, providing psychological support and counseling to adolescents, adults, and couples, applying principles of cognitive and behavioral psychotherapy. He is a graduate of the Department of Psychology at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and has also completed undergraduate studies in the Department of Political Science and Public Administration at the same university, as well as postgraduate studies in Communication, Management, and Innovation at Wageningen University in the Netherlands. His interdisciplinary training contributes to a holistic understanding of human behavior, communication, and interpersonal relationships. He has received further training in Cognitive and Behavioral Psychotherapy at the Society for Cognitive and Behavioral Studies, recognized by the European Association for Behavioural and Cognitive Therapies (EABCT), while simultaneously pursuing a Master's degree in Educational Sciences at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens (NKUA), specializing in the Psychopedagogy of Reading. He has collaborated with mental health institutions such as the Non-Profit Organization IASIS and the General Hospital Asklipieio Voulas (Child Psychiatry Department), gaining experience in assessment, parent counseling, and psychotherapeutic intervention with children and adolescents. In his therapeutic approach, he utilizes music therapy as a means of expression and processing emotions, enhancing emotional understanding and creative communication.