Psychologist for Depression in Agia Varvara

Sxori Vasiliki is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist and maintains a private practice in Petroupoli. She holds a degree from the Department of Psychology at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. In her practice, she addresses conditions and emotional issues such as agoraphobia, loss and grief, self-esteem concerns, interpersonal difficulties, emotional disorders, anxiety disorders, anxiety and mood disorders, depression, and many others.

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.

Lagga Athanasia is a Psychologist, Cognitive-Behavioral Psychotherapist (CBT), and Clinical Hypnotherapist (Biothymic Psychotherapy). She maintains a private practice in Aigaleo and offers both in-person and online sessions for adults, children, and adolescents. She graduated from the Department of Psychology at Panteion University of Athens and holds a Professional License to Practice Psychology (license number 4667). Subsequently, she completed her postgraduate training in Cognitive-Behavioral Psychotherapy at the Center for Applied Psychotherapy and Counseling (K.E.PSY.SY.). Additionally, she is a certified Clinical Hypnotherapist and has completed her training in Biothymic Psychotherapy-Clinical Hypnosis at K.E.PSY.SY. She has also completed basic training in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) at the Institute for Research and Therapy of Behavior (I.E.S.TH.). She has attended numerous professional development seminars as part of her personal and professional growth.

Grammatikopoulou Marilena is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist practicing privately in Aigaleo. She graduated from the Department of Psychology at Panteion University of Social and Political Sciences and has undergone further training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for adults, children, and adolescents. Additionally, she has attended several psychology seminars at "Aeginiteio" and "Sismanogleio" hospitals. In recent years, she has also trained in Compassion-Focused Therapy, which is part of the third wave of therapies, as well as Counseling and Psychotherapy for LGBTQ individuals, and has completed her training in Dialectical Behavior Therapy.

Sali Gianna is a Psychologist – Specialist Systemic Psychotherapist and maintains a private practice in Korydallos. She is training in the Clinical Specialization Program in Systemic Psychotherapy (SANE – System Attachment Narrative Encephalon) at “Logos Psychis” – Institute of Education and Research in Systemic Psychotherapy. She holds a Bachelor's degree in Psychology (BSc Hons in Psychology) from the University of East London (UEL) and a degree in Education and Care in Early Childhood from the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens (NKUA). She has completed training in the “Approach to Individuals and Families with Dependency Issues – Trauma-Informed Forensic Psychiatry” from the University of West Attica in collaboration with the 18 Ano Addiction Unit (PSNA), as well as in Special Education and Teaching from the University of the Aegean. Additionally, she is training in Parent Counseling at the Laboratory of Systemic Psychotherapy and Pedagogy – Rodakino. She has worked in child protection organizations such as “The Smile of the Child,” as well as in Non-Governmental Organizations supporting vulnerable social populations, gaining significant experience in supporting children, adolescents, and families facing psychosocial difficulties.

Marianna Kafetzi is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist with a private practice in Aigaleo. She is a graduate of the Department of Psychology at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, holding a Professional Practice License (48073). She also holds a second degree in Greek Classical Philology, completed at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. She has completed her postgraduate studies in the field of School - Educational Psychology at Gugliemo Marconi University in Italy and in Special Education at the University of Cyprus. She has undertaken a one-year specialization in Adult Medical Psychology at the University of Athens and a one-year training program in Child Psychology - Child Psychiatry at the University of the Aegean, from which she is certified in Child Psychology. Currently, she is pursuing psychotherapeutic training in Integrative Psychotherapy and is attending an educational program in Counseling for Perinatal and Reproductive Psychology at the University of West Attica, as well as the training program Approach to Individuals and Families with Addiction Problems at the same institution. She works as a Psychologist at the Center for Interdisciplinary Assessment, Counseling, and Support (KEDASY) of the Ministry of Education in Piraeus. Previously, she has collaborated with Counseling and Psychotherapy centers, Day Centers, and Special Therapy centers for children and adults. She has also worked in the fields of Special Education and General Education. She completed an internship at the Psychiatric Hospital of Attica "Dromokaiteio" in the acute cases department "Agia Markella".

Anastasia Skliva is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist with a private practice in Keratsini. She holds a degree in psychology from the Metropolitan College, has been trained in counseling psychotherapy at the Universal Training lifelong learning center, and specializes in systemic psychotherapy through her studies at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. She has experience managing mental health issues through counseling programs as well as her involvement with the NGO IASIS. She undertakes psychotherapy for adults, adolescents, and couples facing difficulties, and also conducts parent counseling sessions. Sessions are held either in person or online.

Anastasiou Veneti Faidra is a Psychologist - certified Psychotherapist and maintains a private practice in Nikaia. She is a graduate of the Department of Psychology at Panteion University, with postgraduate studies in Clinical Interventions in Addictions from the University of Crete and in Gender Studies: Methodologies, Theories, Policies from the Hellenic Open University. She is continuing her training in Drama Therapy. She has participated in numerous seminars and specialized programs focusing on child and adolescent mental health, addictions, and contemporary psychotherapeutic approaches. She has worked as a psychologist in public and private mental health institutions, such as Special Therapy Centers, the National Organization for the Prevention and Treatment of Addictions (EOPAE), and the Self-Help Promotion Program. Additionally, she has experience in psychological support for children and adolescents, psychoeducation, as well as research on mental health and artistic expression. In her practice, she combines theoretical training with a human-centered approach, creatively utilizing tools such as art and play. She has participated in research projects and scientific publications, while maintaining an active interest in issues of social gender, rights, and the empowerment of vulnerable populations.

Η Έλενα Πέτσα είναι Ψυχολόγος – Ψυχοθεραπεύτρια, απόφοιτη του Τμήματος Ψυχολογίας του Αριστοτελείου Πανεπιστημίου Θεσσαλονίκης και κάτοχος άδειας ασκήσεως επαγγέλματος. Διαθέτει Μεταπτυχιακό τίτλο (MSc) στις Αναπτυξιακές Διαταραχές από το Lancaster University (Ηνωμένο Βασίλειο) και πολυετή κλινική εμπειρία στον χώρο της ψυχικής υγείας. Έχει ολοκληρώσει πολυετή και συστηματική μετεκπαίδευση στη Γνωσιακή Συμπεριφορική Θεραπεία, στη Βιοθυμική Κλινική Υπνοθεραπεία, καθώς και στο Comprehensive Resource Model (CRM), ένα σύγχρονο, νευροβιολογικά τεκμηριωμένο μοντέλο τραυματοθεραπείας για το σύνθετο τραύμα, τις αποσυνδετικές διαταραχές και το τραύμα πρόσδεσης. Παράλληλα, έχει εξειδικευτεί στο μοντέλο του Ian Falloon “Ψυχοεκπαιδευτικές Παρεμβάσεις - Θεραπεία Οικογένειας στην Ψύχωση”, μέσα από συνεργασία με πανεπιστημιακούς και ερευνητικούς φορείς ψυχικής υγείας. Από το 2015 διατηρεί ιδιωτικό γραφείο, όπου παρέχει ατομικές συνεδρίες ψυχοθεραπείας ενηλίκων, δουλεύοντας με θέματα  άγχους, κατάθλιψης, δυσκολιών στις διαπροσωπικές σχέσεις, συναισθηματικής απορρύθμισης, αυτοεκτίμησης και ταυτότητας. Η θεραπευτική της προσέγγιση βασίζεται στη δημιουργία μιας ασφαλούς, σταθερής και συνεργατικής θεραπευτικής σχέσης, προσαρμοσμένης στις ανάγκες και το προσωπικό βίωμα κάθε θεραπευόμενου. Παράλληλα με την κλινική της εργασία, έχει συνεχή παρουσία στον χώρο της εκπαίδευσης και της επαγγελματικής κατάρτισης. Είναι εκπαιδεύτρια σε πιστοποιημένα προγράμματα εξειδίκευσης στη Γνωσιακή Συμπεριφορική Θεραπεία και τη Βιοθυμική Κλινική Υπνοθεραπεία και Επιστημονική Υπεύθυνη του Προγράμματος Βιοθυμικής Κλινικής Υπνοθεραπείας στο Κέντρο Εφαρμοσμένης Ψυχοθεραπείας και Συμβουλευτικής. Επιπλέον, από το 2019 συνεργάζεται με το Εθνικό και Καποδιστριακό Πανεπιστήμιο Αθηνών ως εισηγήτρια σε εξ αποστάσεως προγράμματα επαγγελματικής επιμόρφωσης, συμβάλλοντας ενεργά στη συνεχιζόμενη εκπαίδευση επαγγελματιών ψυχικής υγείας. Η επαγγελματική της πορεία περιλαμβάνει εκτενή εμπειρία σε δημόσιες και μη κερδοσκοπικές δομές ψυχικής υγείας, με επίκεντρο την κρίση, το τραύμα και την προστασία ευάλωτων πληθυσμών. Εργάστηκε επί σειρά ετών στο Εθνικό Κέντρο για τα Κακοποιημένα και υπό Εκμετάλλευση Παιδιά «Το Χαμόγελο του Παιδιού», αρχικά ως ψυχολόγος στις εθνικές και ευρωπαϊκές γραμμές βοήθειας και στη συνέχεια ως Υπεύθυνη Βάρδιας, με αρμοδιότητα τον συντονισμό και την εποπτεία κρίσιμων παρεμβάσεων και δομών άμεσης κοινωνικής επέμβασης σε πανελλαδικό επίπεδο. Στο πλαίσιο της επαγγελματικής της πορείας, έχει συνεργαστεί και με το Ινστιτούτο Ψυχικής και Σεξουαλικής Υγείας, όπου εργάστηκε ως ψυχολόγος, παρέχοντας ψυχολογική υποστήριξη στο πλαίσιο της Συμβουλευτικής Γραμμής Σεξουαλικής Υγείας, καθώς και ατομικές συνεδρίες ψυχοθεραπείας ενηλίκων, με εστίαση σε ζητήματα σεξουαλικής υγείας, σχέσεων, αυτοεκτίμησης και συναισθηματικών δυσκολιών, μέσα σε ένα πλαίσιο συνεχούς εποπτείας και επιστημονικής υποστήριξης. Στο παρελθόν έχει επίσης συνεργαστεί με το Αιγινήτειο Νοσοκομείο, το Ερευνητικό Πανεπιστημιακό Ινστιτούτο Ψυχικής Υγιεινής (ΕΠΙΨΥ) και τον Σύλλογο Οικογενειών για την Ψυχική Υγεία (ΣΟΨΥ), αποκτώντας πολύπλευρη εμπειρία στην κλινική ψυχολογία, τη συμβουλευτική, την ομαδική θεραπεία και την ψυχοκοινωνική αποκατάσταση. Παράλληλα, έχει συμμετάσχει σε ερευνητικές εργασίες και επιστημονικές παρουσιάσεις με αντικείμενο την παιδική προστασία, την ψυχική νόσο και άλλα. Η επιστημονική της ταυτότητα χαρακτηρίζεται από συνεχή επιμόρφωση, επαγγελματική συνέπεια και βαθύ σεβασμό στη μοναδικότητα του κάθε ανθρώπου, με βασικό στόχο την ενδυνάμωση, την κατανόηση και τη θεραπευτική εξέλιξη των ατόμων που την εμπιστεύονται.

Nikolidaki Konstantina is a Psychologist with a private practice in Haidari. She studied psychology at Manchester Metropolitan University in the United Kingdom and completed the postgraduate program 'MSc in Drugs Addiction' at Liverpool John Moores University, specializing in addiction therapy. Upon returning to Greece, she completed a postgraduate specialization program in Cognitive Analytic Psychotherapy. Additionally, she has attended various specialized training seminars and continuing education programs in family therapy, group analysis, and psychodrama at the Open Psychotherapeutic Center. She trained in couples therapy and sexual disorders at City University of Seattle, while also participating in experiential training for grief management with Dr. Jane Simington. She is a certified trainer-coordinator of Parent Schools with the Panhellenic Association of Parent Schools. Furthermore, she trained in trauma therapy and post-traumatic stress disorder at the Gestalt Institute of San Francisco. Throughout her career, she has worked as a counselor in the syringe exchange program at Lifeline Manchester’s harm reduction and drug and alcohol treatment center, as well as a psychotherapist and coordinator of psychotherapeutic groups and family groups at the Lyrakou Psychotherapeutic Clinic. Finally, she is a member of the Hellenic Psychological Society and the British Psychological Society.

Adamantia Gkika is a Psychologist, graduate of Panteion University of Athens, licensed to practice professionally. She completed a two-year master’s degree in Clinical Psychology with a specialization in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy at Hellenic American University (accredited by the State of New Hampshire, USA), graduating with distinction for academic performance.

She has completed basic training in Cognitive Analytic Psychotherapy (CAT) at the Panhellenic Society of Cognitive and Analytic Therapy, a member of the International Cognitive Analytic Therapy Association (ICATA), and is concurrently continuing her three-year specialization within the same framework. Additionally, she has attended specialized professional training seminars in Special Education and School Psychology at the University of the Aegean.

Her psychotherapeutic approach is integrative, tailoring each treatment plan to the unique needs of the individual. Her professional activity is governed by the Psychologist’s Code of Ethics and professional regulations, with emphasis on respect, confidentiality, and scientific validity.

She possesses clinical experience, having worked as a trainee Psychologist in the child psychiatry department of Tzaneio General Hospital of Piraeus. Subsequently, she voluntarily offered her services as a Clinical Psychologist in the adult unit of the Hellenic Center for Mental Health and Research in Aigaleo. She completed her internship as a Clinical Psychologist at the Roots Wellness Center.

Currently, she works as an external collaborator in a private practice in Petroupoli and provides counseling and psychotherapy services online to adolescents and adults.

Elisavet Karavokyri is a Clinical Psychologist-Psychotherapist, graduate of the University Paris 8-Lumières. She has completed postgraduate studies in Clinical Psychology-Psychotherapies (Master 2) at the same University and holds a specialization in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) from the Society of Cognitive-Behavioral Studies, recognized by the European Association for Behavioural and Cognitive Therapies (EABCT), as well as in Special Education and Speech Therapy. Her experience in psychiatric institutions and psychotherapeutic centers in Greece and France has enabled her to gain an in-depth understanding and to support individuals experiencing various forms of psychological distress, whether related to deeper personal difficulties or developmental and emotional challenges, using a holistic approach. She has attended seminars and conferences on mental health and continues to enrich her knowledge of contemporary developments in the field of psychotherapy. Concurrently, she provides therapeutic support to children and adolescents, focusing on issues such as anxiety, depression, behavioral problems, and interpersonal relationships.

Elisavet Karavokyri follows a person-centered approach, demonstrating understanding and respect for the individual's psychological pace and unique needs. Her goal is to contribute meaningfully to empowering the individual and developing more effective adaptive mechanisms and emotional regulation, thereby enhancing their quality of life.