Health professionals for Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

She was born in Athens and obtained her degree from the Department of Psychology at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens (NKUA) (psychologist professional license, No. 1064783). She continued her education by completing a three-year training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) at the Center for Applied Psychotherapy and Counseling, followed by additional training in Systemic Psychotherapy at the Systemic Counseling and Psychotherapeutic Center. Subsequently, she earned her certification in trauma therapy – EMDR, at the Institute of Trauma Therapy. Additionally, she has attended various seminars and received training in biofeedback (a non-pharmacological therapeutic approach). She works as a Psychologist – Psychotherapist and collaborates with the Stress Management Center SMS (Stress Management Solutions). She specializes in anxiety and stress management, panic attack treatment, depression treatment, and eating disorder issues. She also specializes in the treatment of children and adolescents with anxiety-related issues, such as performance anxiety and the management of various other distressing emotions, as well as in parental counseling. The intervention is personalized and collaborative with the individual, considering various factors that become clear through individual interviews and questionnaires, aiming at the overall enhancement of the individual's quality of life across all domains.

Theodoritsi Io Kai Synergates are based in Agia Paraskevi. Theodoritsi Io is a Psychologist who studied Psychology at Panteion University of Social and Political Sciences and continued her studies with a Master's degree at the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens on the topic "The Science of Stress and Health Promotion." Additionally, at the same academic institution, she completed a second Master's degree in "Special Education" in the Department of Primary Education. Furthermore, she has been trained in Cognitive-Behavioral Psychotherapy at the Institute for Research and Therapy of Behavior. She possesses considerable experience as a Psychologist, having worked in various facilities and Centers for Special Therapies. Finally, she specializes in Panic Attacks - Phobias and Anxiety and Mood Disorders. The scientific team of Ms. Theodoritsi consists of Psychologists licensed to practice and trained in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy.

Η Τασσιοπούλου Μαρία MSc είναι Ψυχολόγος - Ψυχοθεραπεύτρια και διατηρεί ιδιωτικό γραφείο στη Βέροια.

Είναι απόφοιτος του Τμήματος Ψυχολογίας του Πανεπιστημίου Κρήτης και κάτοχος άδειας άσκησης επαγγέλματος. Συνέχισε τις σπουδές της στο Ηνωμένο Βασίλειο, όπου απέκτησε μεταπτυχιακό τίτλο (MSc) στην Αναπτυξιακή Ψυχοπαθολογία από το Durham University. Έχει επίσης ολοκληρώσει μετεκπαίδευση στη Γνωσιακή Συμπεριφοριστική Θεραπεία στο Ινστιτούτο Έρευνας και Θεραπείας της Συμπεριφοράς στην Αθήνα. Διαθέτει πολυετή θεραπευτική εμπειρία και είναι μέλος της Ελληνικής Εταιρείας Έρευνας της Συμπεριφοράς.

Tsanaktsidi Areti is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist specializing in Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy and maintains a private practice in Athens in the Panormou area, where she provides individual psychotherapy sessions for adults and parent counseling sessions. She is a graduate of the Department of Psychology at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and has completed postgraduate studies in Developmental Psychology at the British University of Uclan (University of Central Lancashire, UK). She has completed a 4-year training program in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for adults, children, and adolescents at the Society of Cognitive Behavioral Studies and is certified according to the Training and Supervision Standards of the Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies (EABCT). She has also been trained in Basic Training in Compassion-Focused Therapy at the Hellenic Center for Compassion-Focused Therapy. She has experience working as a psychotherapist for adults, children, and adolescents in Urban Non-Profit Organizations, Private Centers providing Psychotherapeutic Services, and in Primary Education. Finally, she specializes in anxiety disorders and interpersonal relationship management.

H Δανιήλ Ελένη είναι Ψυχολόγος και διατηρεί ιδιωτικό γραφείο στην Λαμία. Είναι απόφοιτη του Ευρωπαϊκού Πανεπιστημίου Κύπρου, με μεταπτυχιακό στη Σχολική Συμβουλευτική και Καθοδήγηση από το Εθνικό και Καποδιστριακό Πανεπιστήμιο Αθηνών. Παράλληλα έχει εκπαιδευτεί και στην Γνωσιοσυμπεριφορική θεραπεία (CBT). Έχει ιδιαίτερο ενδιαφέρον για την ψυχοσυναισθηματική ανάπτυξη και την υποστήριξη παιδιών και εφήβων, καθώς και για ζητήματα που σχετίζονται με την αυτοεκτίμηση, τη συναισθηματική έκφραση, τις σχέσεις και τις καθημερινές δυσκολίες που μπορεί να αντιμετωπίζουν. Στο πλαίσιο της δουλειάς της δίνει έμφαση στη δημιουργία μιας σχέσης εμπιστοσύνης και ενός ασφαλούς περιβάλλοντος, όπου ο θεραπευόμενος αισθάνεται ότι μπορεί να εκφραστεί ελεύθερα, να κατανοήσει καλύτερα τον εαυτό του και να αναπτύξει τις δυνατότητές του. Παράλληλα, έχει εκπαιδευτεί στη Θετική Ψυχολογία και συνεχίζει να εμπλουτίζει τις γνώσεις και τις δεξιότητές της μέσα από επιμορφωτικά προγράμματα και συνεχή εκπαίδευση.

Loizos Nikos is a Clinical Psychologist who maintains a private practice in the center of Thessaloniki. He is a graduate of the Psychology Department of Panteion University. He completed his postgraduate studies in medicine at Aristotle University of Thessaloniki with a specialization in "Clinical Mental Health," through which he has acquired extensive knowledge and understanding of the complexity of the human mind and mental functions. Additionally, he is in the process of completing his training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), aiming to obtain official certification as a Cognitive Behavioral Therapist. His knowledge of psychopathology and mental disorders qualifies him as a competent therapist capable of providing reliable and valid diagnoses. This is exceptionally important for the implementation of effective treatment. As a Cognitive Behavioral Therapist, he possesses all necessary knowledge, research-backed techniques, and management strategies for comprehensive and effective intervention across a wide range of mental disorders. Research has shown that CBT is the most effective therapeutic method compared to other therapeutic approaches. It is a short-term therapy, typically lasting 3 to 4 months on average, depending on the nature of the difficulties and the needs of the client. His goal is to help those who trust him find functional ways to manage their difficulties. A key concern of his is to develop a strong therapeutic relationship with his clients, based on understanding, empathy, and compassion. He strives to create a safe and non-judgmental environment where individuals can openly express their concerns and collaborate towards improving their mental health and overall quality of life.

Vasilou Georgia is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist and maintains private practices in Peristeri and Kifisia. She studied Psychology at Manchester Metropolitan University and holds a Master's Degree specializing in Developmental Psychology from the University of Lancaster. Additionally, she is specialized in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy through the Society for Cognitive and Behavioral Studies. She has significant experience, having worked as a Psychologist in Parenting Schools, providing Psychotherapy to children and adolescents, as well as parental counseling. She has also worked as a Psychologist - Special Educator at the "Development of Speech and Learning" center, within the Research Services at Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, and provided Psychosocial Support to Unemployed Individuals at the Municipality of Peristeri. Finally, the Psychologist specializes in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Anxiety Disorders, and Depression.

Anastasiou Savvina is a Psychologist and Scientific Director at the Psychotherapeutic Center - Multipurpose Space Animus Corpus, located in Ilisia. She holds a degree in Psychology from the Department of Psychology at Panteion University and received further training in Clinical Psychopathology at the Athens University Hospital "Aiginiteio." Additionally, she has attended educational seminars on Psychotraumatology, a Counseling Psychology workshop, as well as training in the MMPI-II Personality Test. The psychotherapeutic interventions she applies include Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy and EMDR. Finally, she is a member of the Hellenic Psychological Society and the Hellenic Olympians Association, due to her distinction in Synchronized Swimming.

Pappa - Katsiafa Aleksandra is a Clinical Psychologist with a private practice in Kallithea (Mindful Path) and also collaborates with the Psychotherapy & Alternative Therapy Center Roots Wellness Center. She is a graduate of Psychology from the University of Crete and holds a master's degree in Clinical Psychology from the Hellenic American University. She has worked as a Psychologist in a Chronic Disease Treatment Center in Trikala and completed her clinical internship as a Clinical Psychologist at the Municipality of Ilioupoli. Additionally, she has attended two seminars on Social Clinical Psychology of Addiction and on Education in childhood and adolescence from the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. Concurrently, she has been trained at the Center for Training & Treatment of Eating Disorders (KEADD). Currently, she is attending the Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) program at the Institute for Research & Behavioral Therapy. Finally, in private practice, she manages cases across the full spectrum of psychology, with a specialization in eating disorders, panic attacks - phobias, as well as anxiety and mood disorders.

Η Τσαρουχά Σοφία είναι Ψυχολόγος (BSc) και Συνθετική Ψυχοθεραπεύτρια (MSc), με επαγγελματική δραστηριοποίηση στον χώρο της ψυχικής υγείας από το 2019. Κατέχει μεταπτυχιακό στη Συνθετική Ψυχοθεραπεία και έχει εκπαιδευτεί στη Βραχεία Εντατική Δυναμική Ψυχοθεραπεία (ISTDP), μια σύγχρονη ψυχοθεραπευτική προσέγγιση με έμφαση στη συναισθηματική επεξεργασία.

Επίσης, έχει εξειδικευτεί στην Συμβουλευτική Πένθους. Η επαγγελματική και κλινική της εμπειρία έχει διαμορφωθεί μέσα από διάφορα θεραπευτικά και νοσοκομειακά πλαίσια (Ψ.Ν.Α. Δρομοκαΐτειο, Ειδική Θεραπευτική Μονάδα Αυτισμού (Ε.Θ.Μ.Α.) Παίδων «Αγλαΐα Κυριακού»). Το 2020 παρείχε εθελοντικά ψυχολογική υποστήριξη και διαχείριση κρίσης στους πληγέντες από τον σεισμό στη Σάμο, σε συνεργασία με τον Δήμο Δυτικής Σάμου. Έχει εισηγηθεί σε επιστημονικό συνέδριο και έχει πραγματοποιήσει ψυχοεκπαιδευτικές ομιλίες σε σχολεία και φροντιστήρια, με θεματολογία που αφορά την ψυχική υγεία παιδιών, εφήβων και οικογενειών.

Από το 2023 διατηρεί ιδιωτικό γραφείο στο Κέντρο της Αθήνας, όπου στελεχώνεται από ομάδα ψυχολόγων με διαφορετικές θεραπευτικές προσεγγίσεις, προάγοντας τη διεπιστημονική συνεργασία.

Επίσης, παρέχονται υπηρεσίες ψυχοθεραπείας και συμβουλευτικής σε ενήλικες και εφήβους, συμβουλευτική γονέων και θεραπεία ζεύγους, ενώ προσφέρονται επίσης συνεδρίες χαμηλού κόστους.

Η Νίκα Ράνια είναι Νευροψυχολόγος (BSc) με άδεια ασκήσεως επαγγέλματος (413951/05-04-25) και Ψυχοθεραπεύτρια Συστημικής Προσέγγισης, με μεταπτυχιακές σπουδές στις Νευροεπιστήμες της Συμπεριφοράς (MSc). Διαθέτει ερευνητική εμπειρία στις νευροεπιστήμες της συμπεριφοράς, με έμφαση στις γνωστικές δυσκολίες που παρατηρούνται σε νευροδιαφορετικά άτομα, όπως η ΔΕΠΥ και το Φάσμα του Αυτισμού.

Αυτή την περίοδο, ολοκληρώνει την εκπαίδευση της στη Συστημική Ψυχοθεραπεία και Συμβουλευτική στο Κέντρο Εφαρμοσμένης Ψυχοθεραπείας και Συμβουλευτικής (ΚΕΨΥΣΥ) από το 2022.

Η κλινική της εμπειρία έχει αποκτηθεί από την Ψυχιατρική Κλινική του Γενικού Νοσοκομείου Ρεθύμνου και από το Κέντρο Ημέρας Ψυχικής Υγείας «Ηλιοτρόπιο», ενώ στο πλαίσιο της συστημικής εκπαίδευσής της έχει πραγματοποιήσει ατομικές, ζεύγους και ομαδικές συνεδρίες ψυχοθεραπείας.

Η Τσαρουχά Φιλία είναι Κλινική Ψυχολόγος (BSc, MSc) και κάτοχος άδειας ασκήσεως επαγγέλματος (αρ.1299922/13-11-2024), με εξειδίκευση στην Εφαρμοσμένη Κλινική και Συμβουλευτική Ψυχολογία (Clinical Psychology & Counseling). Η κλινική της εμπειρία έχει διαμορφωθεί μέσω της απασχόλησής της σε δομές ψυχικής υγείας, και συγκεκριμένα σε κέντρο ημέρας/πλαίσιο μακροχρόνιας διημέρευσης ατόμων με ψυχικές διαταραχές, καθώς και σε πλαίσιο παροχής ειδικών θεραπειών για παιδιά με αναπτυξιακές δυσκολίες. Παράλληλα, έχει δραστηριοποιηθεί σε ψυχοθεραπευτικά πλαίσια, παρέχοντας ατομικές συνεδρίες σε εφήβους και ενήλικες, καθώς και συμβουλευτική γονέων.

Ο Χότζα Λουίζ είναι Ψυχολόγος (BSc) και κάτοχος άδειας ασκήσεως επαγγέλματος (1202278/03-10-2025), και πραγματοποιεί το μεταπτυχιακό του Συνθετική Ψυχοθεραπεία και Συμβουλευτική (MSc). Παρέχει συνεδρίες σε Ελληνικά, Αγγλικά και Αλβανικά.

Έχει ολοκληρώσει πιστοποιημένη εκπαίδευση σε Συμβουλευτικές Δεξιότητες και έχει παρακολουθήσει σεμινάρια και συνέδρια σε θέματα ψυχικής υγείας, παιδικής κακοποίησης, εξαρτήσεων και προστασίας ανηλίκων.

Ο Κονίδης Αγαμέμνονας είναι Ψυχολόγος (BSc) και κάτοχος άδειας ασκήσεως επαγγέλματος (1405969/13-11-25). Πραγματοποιεί μεταπτυχιακή εκπαίδευση στη Συνθετική Ψυχοθεραπεία και Συμβουλευτική (MSc) και έχει παρακολουθήσει ποικίλα σεμινάρια στον χώρο της ψυχικής υγείας.

Zourna Xristina is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist and maintains a private practice in Piraeus. She studied Psychology at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and completed postgraduate studies in Clinical Psychology at Leiden University. She has been trained in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and the EMDR method. She specializes in the Treatment of Eating Disorders and is a scientific collaborator at the Eating Disorders unit of Aiginiteio Hospital. She is also trained in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) at the Hellenic Society for Behavior Research. In her practice, she works with adolescents and adults, addressing, among other issues, the management of phobias, psychosomatic symptoms, obsessive-compulsive disorder, depression, other anxiety and mood disorders, as well as borderline personality disorder.

Ioanna Kapiri, MSc is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist, a graduate of the Department of Psychology at NKUA with a professional license, and specialization in Cognitive-Behavioral Psychotherapy. She is concurrently pursuing postgraduate studies in "Child and Adolescent Mental Health" at the European University Cyprus. She has clinical experience gained from her internship at the Vyron Community Mental Health Center (1st Psychiatric Clinic of NKUA), the Center for Applied Psychotherapy and Counseling, as well as at the University General Hospital of Patras. She has collaborated with the University of Piraeus and the Municipality of Ilioupoli, and participates in research programs at Aeginiteio Hospital. She offers individual online sessions to adolescents and adults, providing support on issues such as anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, traumatic experiences, and generally improving mental resilience. Additionally, she is actively engaged in voluntary work in the field of mental health, enhancing care for vulnerable groups. With kindness, scientific expertise, and ongoing professional development, her goal is to create a safe and supportive environment for the client, facilitating their personal growth and well-being.

Skordialou Maria is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist and maintains a private practice in Marousi. She studied in the Psychology Department of Panteion University of Social and Political Sciences. Subsequently, she trained in Cognitive Psychotherapy at the Research University Mental Health Institute, in collaboration with Aeginiteio Hospital, and in Systemic Couple Therapy at the Institute of Systemic Therapy of Thessaloniki. Additionally, she has been trained in Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy at the Child and Adolescent Mental Health Institute, as well as in the use of psychometric tools such as WISC III, C.A.T., T.A.T., S.A.T., and projective drawing techniques. She possesses extensive experience, having worked in various institutions and organizations. Alongside her private practice, she is an adult educator, collaborates with the Psychotherapy Center "Synichisi," the Special Therapy Center "Therapaizontas," and also works in primary and secondary schools in the Attica region.

Liodaki Katerina is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist and maintains a private practice in Chania, Crete. She studied Psychology at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and specialized at the postgraduate level in Clinical Psychology (MSc in Clinical Psychology) at Leiden University in the Netherlands, from which she graduated with distinction, cum laude. She is trained in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) at the Society for Cognitive and Behavioral Studies (ΕΓΣΣ) through a four-year study program, in accordance with the standards of the European Association for Behavioural and Cognitive Therapies (EABCT). Additionally, she has been trained in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Compassion-Focused Therapy (CFT), two contemporary approaches of the so-called “third generation” cognitive therapies, with scientifically validated effectiveness in a variety of psychological difficulties. She provides individual psychotherapy sessions for adults, both in-person and online. She deals with the diagnosis, prevention, and therapeutic treatment of a variety of mental disorders and problems.

Telianidi Lena is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist and maintains a private practice in Menidi. She holds a degree in Psychology from London Metropolitan University in London and completed a postgraduate program in Clinical Psychology at Universiteit Leiden in the Netherlands. Additionally, she specialized in Cognitive Behavioral Psychotherapy at the Center for Applied Psychotherapy and Counseling. She has worked as a psychologist at the Elderly Care Unit AKTIO and at the Psychosocial Intervention Day Center "Franco Basaglia." Furthermore, she has attended numerous seminars related to the field of psychology and the applications of Cognitive Behavioral Psychotherapy in adults and young adults.

Marina Papadogianni is a Psychologist-Psychotherapist, holder of a valid professional license in Greece, and maintains a private practice in Glyfada. She graduated in Psychology from the University of East London, UK, with postgraduate studies in Human Resource Management from Canterbury Christ Church University, UK, and in Clinical and Cognitive Neuropsychology from the public University of Strasbourg, France. She has been trained in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, holding a diploma from the Center for Applied Psychotherapy and Counseling (KE.PSY.SY), and is trained in Compassion-Focused Therapy (CFT) from the Hellenic Center for Compassion-Focused Therapy. She has worked as a Psychologist in drug rehabilitation centers, mental health facilities in Athens, and day centers supporting individuals with dementia as a Neuropsychologist. Currently, she collaborates with neurological-psychiatric clinics of General Hospitals and mental health centers. She also conducts Psychotherapeutic and Counseling sessions for adults and adolescents, Neuropsychological assessments, and Neuropsychological rehabilitation sessions for individuals with neurological conditions. She has participated as a speaker in awareness seminars related to the brain and attends conferences, workshops, and training sessions aimed at professional development and knowledge enhancement. She is a member of the Hellenic Neuropsychological Society (ENPS).

Kapiniari Eirini is a Mental Health Counselor - Integrative Psychotherapist and maintains a private practice in Naxos. She holds a degree in Psychology and Counseling from the Mediterranean College and a master's degree in Integrative Counseling & Psychotherapy from the University of Derby. Additionally, she possesses a certification in "Art Therapy with an emphasis on visual arts" from the Center for Continuing Education and Lifelong Learning at the University of the Aegean. She has experience and has worked as a Mental Health Counselor - Integrative Psychotherapist at the Bilingual Psychotherapy and Alternative Therapy Center "Roots Wellness Center".