Health professionals for Obsessive–compulsive disorder-OCD

Daikidou Ioanna MSc is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist, licensed to practice, and maintains a private practice in Panormou. Additionally, she has worked as a Psychologist at the Center for Specialized Therapies "Logopaidevgein", as well as at the Special Educational Psychotherapy Center "Paideia En Exelixi". She has also served as a Psychologist - Psychotherapist, external associate at "THERAPY NEST A. Kandaraki". She studied Psychology at Panteion University and has received further training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy at the Center for Applied Psychotherapy & Counseling. She completed a postgraduate program (MSc) in Liaison Psychiatry: Integrated Care of Physical and Mental Health at the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens (NKUA). Moreover, she attended the postgraduate seminar in Psychopathology "Panagiotis Oulis" at Aeginiteio Hospital, where she also worked as a Psychologist under the supervision of Assistant Professor of Psychiatry, Dr. Konstantinos Kontoaggelos. She has also worked as a Psychologist (supervised by Assistant Professor Dr. Konstantinos Kontoaggelos) at Aretaieio, Laiko, "Alexandra", and "Andreas Syngros" Hospitals. Furthermore, she has provided psychological services at the Psychogeriatric Society "NESTOR" and at the Hellenic Center for Mental Health and Research in Exarcheia, as part of her practical training. Finally, she has participated in several scientific conferences and seminars.

Kerosi Maria - Ismini is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist with a private practice in Galatsi. She holds a degree in Psychology from the University of Crete and a Master's Degree in Social Clinical Psychology from Aristotle University of Thessaloniki. She has been trained in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy at the Hellenic Society of Cognitive Psychotherapies at Aeginiteio Hospital and is currently undergoing training in Schema Therapy from the Hellenic Society of Schema Therapy. She has worked as a Psychologist at the Rehabilitation and Recovery Clinic, Anaplasi, in the Social Service of the Municipality of Kifisia, and at the Alzheimer Center, Psychogeriatric Society "Nestor." Finally, she specializes in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, individual psychotherapy, as well as anxiety and mood disorders.

Sourina Karina is a Clinical Psychologist-Psychotherapist and operates her private practice in Gerakas. She holds a Bachelor of Science Honours degree from the University of Derby and has completed postgraduate studies in Clinical Psychology at Hellenic American University. In her practice, she handles a wide range of cases, always focusing on providing the best possible service tailored to the individual needs of each client she undertakes.

Metaksas Spyridon is a Psychiatrist - Psychotherapist with a private practice in Marousi. He holds a medical degree from the University of Verona in Italy. He has extensive experience in Cognitive Psychotherapy and has been trained in Systemic Psychotherapy. The doctor has many years of professional experience, having served from 2013 to 2017 as the Director of the psychiatric clinic "Galini" and collaborated with the Center for Addiction Treatment. In his private practice, he provides a wide range of services including individual adult sessions, treatment of sexual disorders, and management of anxiety disorders/panic attacks, while also addressing numerous conditions such as agoraphobia, depression, sleep disorders, and psychosomatic disorders. The therapeutic approach is based on psychopharmacology, psychotherapy, and the combination of psychopharmacology with psychotherapy. Finally, Dr. Metaksas is a member of the Hellenic Psychiatric Association, the Hellenic Society of Systemic Therapy, and the European Family Therapy Association.

Parthenis Aleksandros is a Psychologist holding a Psychology degree from the University of East London. He has a master's degree with distinction in Clinical and Community Psychology from the University of East London. He has received further training in Cognitive Behavioral Psychotherapy at the Center for Applied Psychotherapy and Counseling and has attended numerous seminars on Psychology and Mental Health. He completed his practical training at the Psychosocial Rehabilitation Residential Facility ANIMA and has provided voluntary psychotherapy sessions at the Psychogeriatric Society "Nestor." In his private practice, he manages a wide range of cases, conducting psychotherapy sessions based on the Cognitive-Behavioral approach, always focusing on the best possible service of the individualized needs of each patient.

Zapantis Ioannis is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist with a private practice in Chalandri. He is a graduate student in Clinical Psychology at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and is training in Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy. His approach is based on respect, empathy, and scientific evidence, aiming to create a safe and supportive therapeutic environment. He seeks to help individuals gain a deeper understanding of themselves, recognize thought and behavior patterns that cause difficulties, and develop more functional ways to manage daily life. He deals with issues related to mood, anxiety, interpersonal relationships, self-esteem, and the improvement of life quality and functionality. Simultaneously, he emphasizes a personalized approach, tailoring the therapeutic process to the needs and goals of each person. He aims for continuous development and the scientifically substantiated application of his knowledge, with the goal of providing meaningful support and empowerment to those who trust him.

I am a Greek Clinical Psychologist (MSc) - Psychotherapist that has lived in Greece, Italy and Netherlands. During the last years, I have gained a diverse range of clinical experiences working with individuals and families with a variety of mental health and developmental conditions. I completed my BSc in Psychology at Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, followed by an MSc degree in Clinical Psychology at Utrecht University. To further my professional development, I am getting trained to become a Cognitive Behavioral Psychotherapist from the Greek Association for Cognitive and Behavioral Psychotherapies, which is accredited by the European Association for Behavioural and Cognitive Therapies (EABCT). During my Bachelor's Internship at Papanikolaou Psychiatric Hospital of Thessaloniki, I participated in group therapy sessions, consisted of individuals diagnosed with Schizophrenia, Bipolar disorder and other psychotic disorders. I also gained experience in family and couple therapy, utilizing the systemic approach. During my Master's Internship at the Psychiatric Facilities of the General Hospital of Corfu, I provided psychoeducational interventions to individuals diagnosed with Schizophrenia and to their families, as well as one-on-one psychotherapy sessions to individuals struggling with emotional issues. At the same time, I participated in group sessions with individuals hospitalized at the Detox Unit of the clinic, who were struggling with addiction issues. During my working experience at a Dyslexia Center, I provided counseling to parents, as well as I conducted individual sessions with children and adolescents diagnosed with ADHD, Autism, and other developmental disabilities. In addition, I promoted social skills learning through the use of board games, CBT techniques, role-playing, and various psychoeducational materials. My decision to pursue a career as a psychotherapist stems from a profound love for understanding the intricacies of the human soul. This profession brings me immense fulfillment as it allows me to help individuals feel heard, gain deep self-awareness, and piece together the complex puzzles of their lives. Through this process, I assist them in finding meaning and moving closer to a sense of wholeness.

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).

Οι συνεδρίες πραγματοποιούνται αποκλειστικά κατόπιν ραντεβού με βιντεοκλήση λόγω φόρτου φυσικών συνεδριών. Παρακαλώ επικοινωνήστε μαζί μου μέσω τηλεφώνου ή μυνήματος για συνεδρία.

Ο Πέτρος Βέβηλος είναι Ψυχολόγος MSc – Ψυχοθεραπευτής, με 22 χρόνια κλινικής εμπειρίας στον ιδιωτικό τομέα.

Είναι απόφοιτος του Τμήματος Ψυχολογίας του Αριστοτελείου Πανεπιστημίου Θεσσαλονίκης με κλινική κατεύθυνση και κάτοχος Μεταπτυχιακού Διπλώματος (MSc) στην Κοινωνική Κλινική Ψυχολογία των Εξαρτήσεων και των Ψυχοκοινωνικών Προβλημάτων.

Έχει μεγάλη εμπειρία στην θεραπεία

Διαθέτει εκτενή εμπειρία στο coaching και τη συμβουλευτική ενηλίκων, εφήβων 15+ και μεταεφήβων, με έμφαση:

· στην αντιμετώπιση της κατάθλιψης

· στην αντιμετώπιση του  γενικευμένου άγχους

· στην αντιμετώπιση κρίσεων πανικού

· στην αντιμετώπιση φοβιών

· στην αντιμετώπιση του κοινωνικού άγχους

· στη διαχείριση άγχους και πίεσης επιδόσεων

· στη συναισθηματική ρύθμιση

· στη διαμόρφωση ταυτότητας και αυτοεκτίμησης

· στη μετάβαση στην ενήλικη ζωή(έφηβοι , μεταέφηβοι)

Έχει εργαστεί στον χώρο της Ειδικής Αγωγής, σε σχολεία ειδικής εκπαίδευσης και επί 6 έτη στα ΚΕΔΔΥ, συμμετέχοντας στη διάγνωση, υποστήριξη και συμβουλευτική παιδιών, εφήβων και οικογενειών.

Στο πλαίσιο της συνεχούς επιμόρφωσης, έχει εκπαιδευτεί στο Life Coaching, στον Νευρογλωσσικό Προγραμματισμό (NLP) και στην Υπνοθεραπεία, εφαρμόζοντας μια συνθετική και εξατομικευμένη θεραπευτική προσέγγιση.

Συχνά θέματα που αντιμετωπίζονται

· Αγχώδεις διαταραχές

· Κρίσεις πανικού

· Ψυχαναγκαστική Διαταραχή (OCD)

· Κατάθλιψη

· Χρόνιο στρες

· Φοβίες

· Συναισθηματική εξάντληση

· Χαμηλή αυτοεκτίμηση

· Δυσκολίες σχέσεων

· Εξαρτήσεις

· Μεταβατικές φάσεις ζωής (εφηβεία – μεταεφηβεία – ενήλικη ζωή)

· Προσωπική ανάπτυξη & αυτογνωσία

Συγγραφικό έργο

Ο Πέτρος Βέβηλος είναι συγγραφέας των βιβλίων:

• «Ένταξη και Ενσωμάτωση Ατόμων με Ειδικές Ανάγκες»
• «Εφαρμογή της Μη Κατευθυντικής Παρεμβατικότητας στην Ειδική Αγωγή»
• «Turn Panic to Power: Conquering Depression and Anxiety»

Drmpartzokas Eustathios is a Psychiatrist – Psychotherapist with a private practice in Kolonaki, in the center of Athens, where he has been practicing psychiatry and psychotherapy for the past 25 years. His professional career is based on the belief that every story requires space, time, and expression—elements essential for the understanding and treatment of psychological pain. Psychotherapy is a central focus of his work, as it combines psychiatric knowledge with the therapeutic relationship, approaching each individual with consistency, care, and respect.

Specialization/Therapeutic Approach:

He integrates Psychodynamic, Cognitive, and Behavioral (CBT) psychotherapy, according to the needs of each patient.

The following conditions are addressed, among others:

– Anxiety, mood, and adjustment disorders

– Panic attacks and generalized anxiety

– Depression, dysthymia, and bipolar disorder

– Social phobias, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)

– Traumatic experiences and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)

– Addictions and dependencies (alcohol, internet, etc.)

– Sleep, eating, and personality disorders

– Psychotic disorders and senile dementias

Io Mpaltatzi is a Psychologist – Psychotherapist licensed to practice. She maintains a private practice in Paleo Faliro and offers psychological support to adults both in person and online.

Simultaneously, she is the head of the Psychometric Assessments and Communication Department at IMEQ-CENTER.

She holds a Degree in Psychology and a Master's Diploma in Health Psychology from Cardiff Metropolitan University. She has specialized in the Person-Centered Psychotherapeutic Approach at University of Strathclyde and has been trained in Health Coaching through the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. Additionally, she has completed a specialized seminar in stress management from Harvard Medical School. Finally, she has specialized in Sex Therapy and Sexology for individuals and couples through the Center for Systemic Study and Therapy of Thessaloniki.

Her professional experience includes psychological and counseling support for volunteers and individuals with disabilities, as well as collaboration with schools within the framework of parallel support for children with mental difficulties or disabilities. She completed her internship at the General State Hospital of Nikaia.

She remains actively committed to continuous scientific training, attending seminars and conferences related to her field of expertise.

Lona Elisavet is a Psychologist with a private practice in Athens. She holds a degree in Psychology from the University of East London and a master's degree in Clinical Psychology from the same university. Additionally, she has been trained in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. She participates in various conferences in her field. She works in a facility with individuals on the autism spectrum. Finally, she is a member of the British Psychological Society.

Ο Τζήμας Αλέξανδρος είναι Ψυχολόγος MSc ψυχαναλυτικής κατεύθυνσης και εργάζεται ιδιωτικά με ενήλικες και εφήβους στο Κουκάκι. Σπούδασε στο Τμήμα Ψυχολογίας του Εθνικού & Καποδιστριακού Πανεπιστημίου Αθηνών κι έχει ολοκληρώσει τις μεταπτυχιακές του σπουδές στην Κοινωνική Ψυχιατρική του Τμήματος Ιατρικής του Δημοκρίτειου Πανεπιστημίου Θράκης. Η κλινική του πρακτική έχει διαμορφωθεί μέσα από την πολυετή εργασία σε κοινοτικές υπηρεσίες ψυχικής υγείας, έχοντας εργαστεί με άτομα που έχουν βιώσει διάφορες μορφές ψυχικής δυσφορίας όπως άγχος, καταναγκασμούς, κατάθλιψη, συναισθηματικές διαταραχές, φαινόμενα ψύχωσης, δυσκολίες αλληλεπίδρασης. Παράλληλα με την ιδιωτική άσκηση και την ψυχαναλυτική του εκπαίδευση, έχει εργαστεί ως Επιστημονικά Υπεύθυνος σε Υπηρεσίες Ψυχοκοινωνικής Αποκατάστασης ατόμων με ψυχιατρική εμπειρία, συντονίζοντας και εποπτεύοντας τη λειτουργία τους.  

Στην επαγγελματική του πορεία είχε την ευκαιρία να έρθει σε επαφή με διαφορετικές διαστάσεις θεραπευτικών παρεμβάσεων, ενώ μέσα από το πρίσμα της Λακανικής Ψυχανάλυσης εστιάζει στον ιδιαίτερο τρόπο που η εκάστοτε εμπειρία καταγράφεται στα λόγια και την προσωπική ιστορία του καθενός. Στην κλινική του εργασία η ανάδειξη και η κατασκευή των συνδέσεων κάνει δυνατή την αναδιαπραγμάτευση της εμπειρίας και την επινόηση λύσεων με θεραπευτική επίπτωση. 

Κατά την τρέχουσα περίοδο εργάζεται, επίσης, στον τομέα της εργασιακής υποστήριξης ατόμων που αντιμετωπίζουν προκλήσεις με την ψυχική τους υγεία. Είναι μέλος του Φόρουμ Ψυχανάλυσης του Λακανικού Πεδίου της Αθήνας, όπου συμμετέχει σε κλινικές ομάδες και ομάδες εργασίας. Έχει συμμετάσχει σε πλήθος συνεδρίων και ημερίδων πάνω σε σύγχρονα θέματα ψυχικής υγείας κι έχει εκπονήσει εργασίες σχετικά με τις θεραπευτικές παρεμβάσεις στις ψυχώσεις. 

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.

Dimitra Karakasi is a Psychologist-Psychotherapist, graduate of the Department of Psychology at Aristotle University of Thessaloniki. She has completed postgraduate studies and specializes in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). She has worked in mental health facilities and school units, gaining experience in providing psychological support to adults, adolescents, and children. She deals with issues related to anxiety, depression, difficulties in interpersonal relationships, and enhancing self-esteem. Her clinical practice is based on scientifically validated methods, aiming to promote mental health and personal development.