Health professionals for Depression near Agios Dimitrios

Elena Petsa is a Psychologist-Psychotherapist, graduate of the Psychology Department of Panteion University, and maintains a private practice in Ilioupoli. Following her undergraduate studies, she pursued postgraduate training in Clinical Psychopathology at the 1st Psychiatric Clinic of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens (NKUA) and a Behavioral Psychotherapeutic approach at EPIPSY. She has completed internships at the Vyronas Family Association for Mental Health, the Behavior Therapy Unit of the Hellenic Center for Mental Health and Research, and the Special Behavior Therapy Clinic of Aeginiteio Hospital. She specializes in anxiety disorders including panic attacks, specific phobias, generalized anxiety disorder, social phobia, agoraphobia, obsessive-compulsive disorder, and hoarding disorder in adolescent and adult populations. Appointments available by request. Online sessions are offered.

Karaiskou Euaggelia is a Psychologist-Psychotherapist with a private practice in Hymittos. She studied at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and subsequently specialized in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. Since 2015, she has been treating adult and adolescent patients experiencing difficulties related to anxiety (panic attacks, tics, obsessive-compulsive behaviors, etc.), mood disorders (depression, feelings of emptiness, binge eating episodes, anger, etc.), and interpersonal relationship challenges (low self-esteem, impulsivity, commitment, trust, etc.). She also provides counseling and psychotherapeutic support to parents and children over the age of 8. She has been trained in Active Listening within Thomas Gordon’s Effective Communication method, a valuable tool in her work. She continuously pursues further training through seminars, keeping up-to-date with new practices in her field. Her personal therapy, education, and many years of professional experience have led her to the beliefs that: "The first major step toward change and development happens by seeking help." and "Seeking help demonstrates strength and desire, not weakness."

Panagiotakopoulou Eleni and Associates maintain a private practice in Nea Smyrni. Eleni Panagiotakopoulou holds a degree in Psychology from Panteion University and is trained in Interventional Non-Directive Psychotherapy. She works with adults in individual sessions and facilitates self-awareness groups. She addresses those who wish to deepen their personal relationships as well as their self-knowledge, and those whose bodies signal that "something is not right," functioning not as an expert who interprets, but as a facilitator to help them explore their emotions, thoughts, and desires. Takis Pantelopoulos is a Mental Health Counselor and a student in the Department of Psychology at Panteion University. Although his initial studies were in the field of Informatics, his interest in people and human relationships led him to the field of psychology and counseling. He is trained in the Interventional Non-Directive method of training, facilitation, and psychotherapy. He works with adults in individual sessions and facilitates self-awareness groups. He addresses individuals with questions and concerns who wish to understand themselves and others, emphasizing the emergence of their desires.

Aretaki Dafni is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist and maintains a private practice in Ymittos and Corinth. She holds a degree from the Department of Psychology at Panteion University of Social and Political Sciences, possesses a Master's degree in Political Science and Sociology from the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, and has completed four years of training in Group Analysis. She has worked as a trainer in intercultural training programs for public sector personnel nationwide (detention centers, local government, and municipal police) and as a supervisor of the cultural mediation team at the General Thoracic Diseases Hospital "Sotiria." She has collaborated with the Hellenic Society for the Rheumatic Diseases, mainly providing psychological support to individuals with rheumatic conditions through a helpline and support groups. She currently works privately, offering psychological support and analysis for adolescents and adults in both individual and group settings. She follows the psychodynamic approach and provides individual, group, and couple therapy sessions.

Sikali Efi is a graduate of the Department of Psychology at Panteion University. During her studies, she completed an internship at the "Kostea - Geitona" Educational Institutions, as well as at the Counseling - Therapeutic Day Center "Anodos." Upon completion of her undergraduate studies, she voluntarily offered her services to mental health organizations such as the Research University Institute of Mental Health "EPIPSY," the Department of the First Oncology Clinic at the "Metropolitan" Hospital, and the Department of Pediatric Hematology - Oncology (T.A.O) at the General Children's Hospital "Agia Sofia," where she provided psychotherapeutic, clinical, and research work. She has participated in numerous seminars, lectures, and sessions focusing on Health Psychology, Psychopharmacology, Clinical Psychopathology, Psycho-oncology, as well as Child Psychology, Learning and Developmental Disabilities, and Play Therapy. For the past 8 years, she has maintained a private practice in Glyfada, providing psychotherapy, counseling, and psychological support services to adults, adolescents, and couples. Her clinical experience includes psychotherapeutic sessions addressing mental health difficulties and behavioral issues related to depression and other mood disorders, anxiety disorders, eating disorders, personality disorders, anger management, phobia treatment, supportive therapy for grief-related issues, dysfunctional interpersonal relationships, and improving self-esteem and self-image. Her therapeutic work is based on Schema Therapy, a cohesive treatment model that combines cognitive-behavioral therapy, Gestalt therapy, and psychoanalytic thought. It is specifically designed to help individuals change long-standing patterns of thinking and behavior, such as those observed in personality disorders.

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.

Grigoriadou Katerina is a licensed Psychologist and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Psychotherapist. She graduated from the Psychology Department of Panteion University and completed a four-year postgraduate training in Adult Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, according to the criteria of the European Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies (EABCT), at the Society for Research and Behavioral Therapy. Simultaneously, she has attended various training programs and seminars in the cognitive-behavioral approach. She gained clinical experience through internships and volunteering at the child psychiatry department of Tzaneio Hospital, the neuropsychiatric clinic "Kastalia," and the Institute for Research and Behavioral Therapy. Additionally, she has worked in private psychotherapy and counseling centers. In these settings, she was trained in the use of psychometric tools such as the WISC, RORSCHACH, SCL-90 Self-Assessment Questionnaire of 90 Symptoms, PDQ-4, BAI, and BDI. Concurrently, she acquired experience in the management and treatment of anxiety disorders (such as panic attacks, phobias, health anxiety), personality disorders, mood disorders (such as depression), sleep disorders, eating disorders, interpersonal relationship issues, and anger management. During the completion of her thesis, she focused on topics in sports psychology, such as performance maximization, acquisition and improvement of skills and competencies (e.g., concentration, goal-setting, decision-making), and the management of emotions (e.g., anxiety, anger, low self-confidence). She is a member of the Greek Psychological Society, the Hellenic Society for Behavioral Research, and the European Association for Behavioural and Cognitive Therapies.

Komninou Eui is a Psychologist, graduate of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, with a professional license to practice. She conducts online counseling and psychotherapy sessions with children, adolescents, and adults. She maintains a strong commitment to continuous education and professional development, having attended numerous seminars and specialized training programs. Since 2023, she has gained valuable experience by completing her internship at the Mental Health Center of the Armed Forces. She has engaged in both psychological assessment using psychometric tools and individual and group sessions with children, adolescents, adults, and families, addressing issues such as addiction management, bridging family relationships, couples therapy, parental counseling, self-image improvement, and enhancing self-awareness. Her goal is to create a safe and supportive therapeutic environment where authentic connection and meaningful psychological support are cultivated with respect for the uniqueness of each individual, through an approach grounded in empathy and acceptance. She invests in creating a trusting space where the individual can freely express themselves without fear of judgment. In this context, particular emphasis is placed on psychological safety, confidentiality, and a consistent therapeutic relationship, taking into account the needs, experiences, and uniqueness of each person.

Drakaki Areti is a Psychologist with a private practice in Alimos. She graduated from the Department of Psychology at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and holds a professional license to practice psychology. She completed her internship at the Chronic Disease Hospital of Eastern Attica and at the Prevention Center of the Municipality of Glyfada. Additionally, she holds a postgraduate degree in Human Resource Management from ALBA Graduate Business School. Furthermore, she trained for four years at the Laboratory for the Investigation of Human Relations and obtained a specialization certificate in Systemic and Family/Group Counseling and Psychotherapy. She has also received additional training in Couples Therapy and Eating Disorders. Until 2013, she worked at the Municipality of Alimos, providing psychological support and counseling services to citizens and residents of the area, and since 2012 she has been practicing privately in Alimos, offering Individual and Group Psychotherapy, Couples and Family Therapy, Career Counseling for adults and senior executives, and Professional Orientation. Finally, she is a member of the Greek Psychological Society (SEPS) and the Hellenic Society of Systemic Therapy (ELESITH), while also organizing psychology seminars.

Η Αγαπητίδου Μ. Αικατερίνη, είναι Ψυχολόγος - Ψυχοθεραπεύτρια και διατηρεί το ιδιωτικό της γραφείο ~ Δρω ~ στην Αργυρούπολη.

Είναι Πτυχιούχος Ψυχολογίας και διαθέτει Άδεια Ασκήσεως Επαγγέλματος, ενώ ολοκλήρωσε και το Μεταπτυχιακό πρόγραμμα σπουδών στην ‘Κλινική και Κοινοτική Ψυχολογία’ με κατεύθυνση στη Συστημική θεραπεία. Επιπλέον, κατέχει πτυχίο στη Θεωρία Μουσικής, και στο Ειδικό Αρμονίας, με βαθμό Άριστα. Η Μετεκπαίδευσή της αφορά στην Ψυχοθεραπεία μέσω Τεχνών, στην Ανάλυση Συμπεριφοράς, και στη Μουσικοθεραπεία με κατεύθυνση την Ψυχοδυναμική – Ουμανιστική Συμβουλευτική.

Είναι πιστοποιημένη Σύμβουλος Επαγγελματικού Προσανατολισμού, καθώς, και Διαθέτει πιστοποίηση 'Φροντιστών Πασχόντων από Αλτσχάιμερ' (προχωρημένου Επιπέδου) του Υπουργείου Υγείας και Πρόνοιας, και την πιστοποίηση της ορθής χρήσης και αξιοποίησης του ερωτηματολογίου Επαγγελματικών Ενδιαφερόντων ADVISOR, για την παροχή υπηρεσιών Επαγγελματικού Προσανατολισμού και Συμβουλευτικής. Έχει παρακολουθήσει πληθώρα εκπαιδευτικών προγραμμάτων στο πλαίσιο της δια βίου εκπαίδευσης και έχει λάβει πιστοποιήσεις εξειδικευμένης επιμόρφωσης, όπως: Έκφραση Μέσω των Τεχνών, Μουσικοθεραπεία, Εναλλακτικές Ψυχολογικές Θεραπείες, Ιατρική Ψυχολογία, Φιλοσοφική Συμβουλευτική (& Εφαρμογές) στο Coaching, Mentoring, Personal Management, Εκπαίδευση Συμβούλων σταδιοδρομίας & Επαγγελματικού Προσανατολισμού, Οργανωσιακή Ψυχολογία, Human Resources Management, Σχολική Ψυχολογία, Θετική Ψυχολογία, Συναισθηματική Νοημοσύνη, Βασικές Αρχές Ψυχοθεραπείας- Ψυχοδυναμική Ψυχοθεραπεία, Βασικές Αρχές στη Συμβουλευτική Ψυχοθεραπεία, Άνοια / Alzheimer, Ειδική Αγωγή – Ψυχικές Διαταραχές Παιδιών & Εφήβων, Ειδική Αγωγή – Σχολικός Εκφοβισμός / Θυματοποίηση, Διοίκηση Εκπαιδευτικών Μονάδων, Εκπαίδευση Εκπαιδευτών Ενηλίκων, Εφαρμοσμένη Εγκληματολογία / Στο μυαλό ενός Δράστη, Εγκληματολογία / Προσέγγιση του Criminal Profiling και, στη μετάφραση Κειμένων Κοινωνικών και Ανθρωπιστικών Επιστημών, αλλά και Μετάφρασης Κόμικς. Επίσης, έχει παρευρεθεί και παρακολουθήσει πληθώρα συνεδρίων και σεμιναρίων, που αφορούν σε: «Ψυχικές Διαταραχές της παιδικής και εφηβικής ηλικίας, συνέχεια στην ενήλικη ζωή», «Το Ιχνογράφημα: Κατανόηση και ερμηνεία σε σχολικό και ψυχοθεραπευτικό πλαίσιο. Βιωματικό εργαστήρι», «Εκπαίδευση σε Ζητήματα Άνοιας: Τι μπορεί να μου προσφέρει;», DSM V- Κλινική Συνέντευξη, «Borderline Personality Disorder», «Εργασιακό Άγχος», «Η σπουδαιότητα της ψυχολογίας των ανθρώπινων παραγόντων στις αερομεταφορές», «Διαχείριση Κρίσεων και ο ρόλος των ψυχολόγων», «Διπολική Διαταραχή – Μια ασθένεια με πολλά πρόσωπα», «Ανθρώπινες Σχέσεις: Αποδοχή, α(Α)ποδοχή και το Σχετίζεσθαι», και «Ανάλυσέ το: Ο κινηματογράφος συναντά την ψυχοθεραπεία».

Έχει 10ετή εμπειρία από άτομα που ζουν με Alzheimer. Επίσης, έχει ασχοληθεί με την ψυχολογική υποστήριξη ανήλικων παραβατικών ατόμων επιστρατεύοντας τις εκφραστικές- δημιουργικές μεθόδους. Ενώ, έχει εμπειρία και στον συντονισμό ψυχοθεραπευτικών ομάδων που χρησιμοποιούν τις Τέχνες για την υποστήριξη ατόμων με μακροχρόνια νοσήματα που απαιτούν συνεχή φροντίδα και ανακούφιση από τον πόνο, σε διαδικτυακές και δια ζώσης συνεδρίες.

Στόχος της είναι η δημιουργία ενός ασφαλούς, υποστηρικτικού και εξατομικευμένου πλαισίου, μέσα στο οποίο κάθε άνθρωπος μπορεί να αναπτύξει τις προσωπικές του δυνατότητες και να ενισχύσει την ψυχική του ευημερία.

Στην επαγγελματική της δράση επιστρατεύεται τη δημιουργική διαδικασία για αυτογνωσία, αποφόρτιση και συναισθηματική ενδυνάμωση σε μια σύνθεση γνώσεων και πρακτικών, με έμφαση στην Ψυχοθεραπεία μέσω Τέχνης.

Δημιουργικά της έργα αποτελούν: Η βασισμένη στην ποιοτική μεθοδολογία έρευνα, με τίτλο: ‘Το βίωμα της Ψυχοθεραπείας μέσω Τεχνών ως επάγγελμα’, η οποία δημοσιεύθηκε στο 108ο Τεύχος του επιστημονικού περιοδικού ‘Θέματα Ειδικής Αγωγής’ του Π.Ε.Σ.Ε.Α.. Και το συγγραφικό της έργο με τίτλο ‘~ Δρω ~’, το οποίο διατίθεται μέσω του εκδοτικού οίκου ‘Οσελότος’.

Anagnostou Spyros is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist and operates a Private Adult Psychodevelopment Center in Ilioupoli. He completed his studies in Psychology at Glyndwr University and is pursuing a Master's degree in Psychodynamic Psychotherapy at the University of Lancashire (ICPS College). He is dedicated to guiding individuals on the path of self-awareness. The center's mission is based on enhancing personal development and understanding.

Artemis Moraki is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist with a private practice in Nea Smyrni. She studied Psychology at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. Subsequently, she completed a three-year Master's degree in Counselling and Psychotherapy at the University of East London (MA Counselling and Psychotherapy), where she trained in an Integrative Model of Psychotherapy. She then successfully attended the "Child and Adolescent Mental Health" Training Program at the Community Mental Health Center of Pagrati of the General Hospital of Athens "Evangelismos." She is currently undergoing training in the Advanced Program on Behavioral Therapy for Anxiety Disorders, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder at the Research University Institute of Mental Health (EPIPSY). Alongside her studies, she has participated in numerous seminars and workshops and pursues continuous professional development and training. Professionally, she has collaborated with the Social Service of the Municipality of Ilioupoli, providing individual counseling and psychotherapy to adults and adolescents; with the Day Center of the Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Disorders Society in the Municipality of Marousi, participating in non-pharmacological interventions (groups) and memory clinics; and with the Organization Against Drugs (OKANA). Additionally, she has worked at the Eastern Athens Branch for Persons with Disabilities, part of the Social Welfare Center of the Attica Region (KKPPA), offering individual counseling and psychotherapy through sessions to the beneficiaries and their families, as well as organizing psychotherapeutic activity groups for the beneficiaries. Finally, she specializes in Depression, Interpersonal Relationships, and Anxiety and Mood Disorders.

The Center for Psychopedagogical Support Psych...Agogein is a modern, fully equipped, and specially designed facility to meet the needs of children, adolescents, and adults. The Center's goal is to provide specialized support to children and their families, offering comprehensive services in the areas of diagnosis, assessment, therapy, and rehabilitation of developmental and learning difficulties in children and adolescents. Additionally, it covers a wide range of therapeutic programs for adults. The Center's director is Kentro Psyxopaidagogikis Ypostiriksis Psyxagogein, Psychologist-Child Psychologist-Specialized Systemic Couples & Family Psychotherapist, graduate of Psychology from the Faculty of Philosophy at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, and holder of a professional practice license.

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).

Bivian Mpaika is a Psychologist - Systemic Family Psychotherapist and provides private sessions. She studied Psychology at the Open University of the United Kingdom and trained in Systemic - Integrative Psychotherapy for adults and families at the Laboratory for the Exploration of Human Relationships. She also holds the European Certificate of Psychotherapy (ECP). Initially, choosing to work with adolescents, she studied Physics at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and deepened her understanding of their pedagogical and psychological needs during her postgraduate studies at the Open University. While working in secondary education, she voluntarily coordinated psychoeducational and career guidance programs. Providing her services voluntarily at KETHEA, she participated as an assistant therapist in groups for parents, partners, and siblings of individuals with addiction. She also took part as a co-coordinator of counseling groups for educators. In the field of psychology, she has attended numerous training and educational programs and continues to enhance her skills on topics such as couples therapy, grief management, self-criticism, divorce, addictions, and more.