Health professionals for Depression in Athens

Simosis Rafail is a Psychologist-Psychotherapist who maintains private practices in Panormou and Kolonaki, where he provides individual psychotherapy sessions to adolescents, adults, and offers parental counseling. He studied Psychology at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, graduating with honors. Additionally, he completed his postgraduate studies in Forensic Psychiatry-Medical Examinations at the Faculty of Medicine of Aristotle University of Thessaloniki. He has been trained in Cognitive and Behavioral Therapy - CBT (EABCT) for adults at the Institute for Research and Therapy of Behavior (IETHS), specializing in anxiety disorders, obsessive-compulsive disorder, phobias, mood disorders, bipolar disorder, and personality disorders. Throughout his professional career, he has worked as a Psychologist in private offices focused on adolescent and adult therapy. Furthermore, he has attended numerous seminars and conferences aimed at continuous education and advancement in the field of Psychology.

Η Τράκη Μαριζίν είναι Ψυχολόγος - Συστημική Ψυχοθεραπεύτρια και διατηρεί ιδιωτικό γραφείο στο Κολωνάκι, στο κέντρο της Αθήνας. Είναι απόφοιτη του Τμήματος Ψυχολογίας και διαθέτει άδεια άσκησης επαγγέλματος Ψυχολόγου από την Περιφέρεια Αττικής.

Έχει εκπαιδευτεί στη Συστημική Ψυχοθεραπεία, μια προσέγγιση που εστιάζει στην κατανόηση του ατόμου μέσα στο πλαίσιο των σχέσεων και των συστημάτων στα οποία ανήκει, όπως η οικογένεια, το σχολείο και το κοινωνικό περιβάλλον. Στο πλαίσιο της εκπαίδευσής της έχει εμβαθύνει σε ζητήματα που αφορούν τη δυναμική των σχέσεων, τη γονεϊκότητα, το άγχος επίδοσης και τη διαχείριση των προκλήσεων της σύγχρονης ζωής.

Στην επαγγελματική της πορεία έχει εργαστεί με εφήβους, γονείς και ενήλικες, παρέχοντας ψυχολογική υποστήριξη . Παράλληλα, ασχολείται με ζητήματα που αφορούν τη συναισθηματική ρύθμιση, τις δυσκολίες συμπεριφοράς, τις οικογενειακές σχέσεις και την ενίσχυση της ψυχικής ανθεκτικότητας.

Παρακολουθεί συστηματικά επιστημονικά συνέδρια και εκπαιδευτικά σεμινάρια στον χώρο της ψυχολογίας και της ψυχοθεραπείας, ενώ βρίσκεται σε συνεχή επαγγελματική εποπτεία και προσωπική θεραπεία, στοιχεία που αποτελούν βασικές προϋποθέσεις για την υπεύθυνη και δεοντολογική άσκηση του επαγγέλματος.

Στο ιδιωτικό της γραφείο προσφέρει ένα ασφαλές και υποστηρικτικό θεραπευτικό πλαίσιο, όπου το άτομο ή η οικογένεια μπορεί να εξερευνήσει τις δυσκολίες που αντιμετωπίζει, να κατανοήσει βαθύτερα τις σχέσεις και τα μοτίβα αλληλεπίδρασης και να κινηθεί προς ουσιαστικές αλλαγές και μεγαλύτερη ψυχική ισορροπία. H θεραπευτική σχέση μπορεί να γίνει το σημείο εκκίνησης για ουσιαστική προσωπική εξέλιξη με σεβασμό, συνέπεια και πραγματική φροντίδα.

Vasiliki Xristidi is a Psychologist who maintains a private practice in Ampelokipoi, where she conducts both in-person and online sessions, addressing a variety of cases. She is a graduate of Panteion University, with postgraduate studies in Business Psychology from the University of East London. In the course of her professional career, she has collaborated with mental health professionals to provide comprehensive care to her clients. During her internship at the Attica Psychiatric Hospital Dromokaiteio, she gained valuable experience with a wide range of psychiatric cases, deepening her expertise in diagnosis and psychological support. She holds certifications in the psychometric instruments MMPI-2 and WAIS-IV, as well as training in Mindfulness, applied in anxiety management and enhancing psychological resilience. In her practice, she provides psychological support to adults experiencing anxiety, depression, mood disorders, panic attacks, and workplace difficulties. Additionally, she offers specialized support to individuals from the LGBTQ+ community, ensuring a safe and accepting therapeutic environment. She also works with children, adolescents, and parents, focusing on emotional development, behavior management, and improving communication within the family. She continuously pursues professional development by attending seminars and trainings to deliver modern and effective interventions.

Afxentiou Spyros is a Psychologist and has a private office in Exarchia. He studied Psychology at the European University of Cyprus and holds two master's degrees. Specifically, in Synthetic Psychotherapy at the European University EurAka Switzerland and in Counselling Psychology from the London Metropolitan University. Finally, he has been trained in systems therapy and holds a diploma of training in mental health counselling.

Η Γιαννακοπούλου Ειρήνη είναι Κλινική Ψυχολόγος. Διατηρεί ιδιωτικό γραφείο στου Ζωγράφου, όπου παρέχει ψυχολογική αξιολόγηση και ψυχοθεραπευτική εργασία σε ενηλίκους, εφήβους και παιδιά και συμβουλευτική σε γονείς ενώ παράλληλα είναι συνεργάτης του Ινστιτούτου Ψυχικής Υγείας Παιδιών & Ενηλίκων -Π. Σακελλαρόπουλος( Ι.Ψ.Υ.Π.Ε) στην Καλλιθέα, παρέχοντας ψυχοδυναμική ψυχοθεραπεία σε ενηλίκους. Είναι αριστούχος απόφοιτος του τμήματος Ψυχολογίας του Πανεπιστημίου Κρήτης και του Μεταπτυχιακού Προγράμματος Κοινωνικής & Κλινικής Ψυχολογίας του Αριστοτελείου Πανεπιστημίου Θεσσαλονίκης. Ειδικεύθηκε στην Κλινική Ψυχολογία τα έτη 2003-2006 στο Ελληνικό Κέντρο Ψυχικής Υγιεινής και Ερευνών, παράρτημα Θεσσαλονίκης (Ιατροπαιδαγωγική υπηρεσία και τμήμα Ενηλίκων), στο Κέντρο Ψυχικής Υγείας Βορειοδυτικού Τομέα Θεσσαλονίκης και στο τμήμα Δ οξέων του Ψυχιατρικού Νοσοκομείου Θεσσαλονίκης. Από το 2009 έχει εργαστεί σε πολλές δομές του δημόσιου τομέα, ενώ εργάζεται και ιδιωτικά προσφέροντας ψυχολογικές υπηρεσίες σε ενηλίκους, εφήβους, παιδιά και οικογένειες. Συγκεκριμένα, από το 2017 έως το 2020 υπήρξε εξωτερικός συνεργάτης της υπηρεσίας παιδιού και εφήβου του ΚΚΨΥ Βύρωνα - Καισαριανής, της Α’ Ψυχιατρικής Κλινικής του Πανεπιστήμιου Αθηνών - Αιγινητείο Νοσοκομείο, παρέχοντας υπηρεσίες ψυχολογικής αξιολόγησης, συμβουλευτικής και ψυχοθεραπείας σε εφήβους, παιδιά και τις οικογένειές τους. Έχει υπάρξει συνεργάτης του Ινστιτούτου Υγείας του Παιδιού (εποπτευόμενη δομή του Υπουργείου Υγείας, πρώην υπηρεσία του Πανεπιστημιακού Νοσοκομείου Παίδων «Η Αγία Σοφία»,) ως ερευνήτρια σε Ευρωπαϊκά προγράμματα για την κακοποίηση των παιδιών και των εφήβων και την ενδοοικογενειακή βία (2010-2012 έρευνα BECAN), ενώ τα έτη 2008-2010 ήταν συνεργάτης του τομέα Κοινωνικής Ιατρικής της Ιατρικής Σχολής του Πανεπιστημίου Κρήτης, σε ερευνητικές εργασίες ευρωπαϊκής εμβέλειας (mother child cohort study) στον τομέα της ανάπτυξης - γνωστικής, κινητικής και ψυχοσυναισθηματικής - των παιδιών προσχολικής ηλικίας. Έχει εργαστεί στο Υπουργείο προστασίας του Πολίτη, στο πλαίσιο προγραμμάτων χρηματοδοτούμενων από το ταμείο Ευρωπαϊκής Επιτροπής (2014-2015), προσφέροντας ψυχολογική αξιολόγηση και υποστήριξη σε εφήβους μετανάστες. Ακόμη, το 2008 δίδαξε Ψυχολογία στη σχολή ναυτικών δοκίμων του πολεμικού ναυτικού. Εργάστηκε το 2014 ως ψυχολόγος στην προσχολική αγωγή στο Δήμο του Αγίου Δημητρίου και από το 2020 έως και το 2024 εργάστηκε ως αναπληρώτρια ψυχολόγος στην πρωτοβάθμια και δευτεροβάθμια εκπαίδευση προσφέροντας ψυχολογικές υπηρεσίες σε εφήβους, παιδιά, γονείς και εκπαιδευτικούς. Στο πλαίσιο της εκπαίδευσής της, έχει ασκηθεί σε αρκετές ψυχοθεραπευτικές προσεγγίσεις (ψυχοδυναμική, συστημική, γνωστική - συμπεριφορική). Η βασική της ψυχοθεραπευτική εκπαίδευση είναι στην Ψυχαναλυτική Ψυχοθεραπεία. Από το 2021 εκπαιδεύεται ως Ψυχαναλύτρια στην Ελληνική Εταιρεία Ψυχανάλυσης και Ψυχαναλυτικής Ψυχοθεραπείας (ΕΨΨΕ). Το 2021 ολοκλήρωσε αυτοτελή ετήσιο κύκλο βιωματικής εκπαίδευσης στην Ψυχαναλυτική Ψυχοθεραπεία Ομάδας, στην Ελληνική Εταιρεία Ψυχαναλυτικής Ψυχοθεραπείας Ομάδας (ΕΕΨΨΟ), ενώ τα έτη 2004-2006 πραγματοποίησε διετή μεταπτυχιακό κύκλο σπουδών στην Ψυχοθεραπεία Ενηλίκων Ψυχοδυναμικής κατεύθυνσης, στο Ινστιτούτο Ψυχολογίας και Υγείας στην Θεσσαλονίκη. Έχει εκπαιδευτεί στην ψυχοδιαγνωστική αξιολόγηση παιδιών, εφήβων και ενηλίκων (εργαλεία ψυχολογικής αξιολόγησης :ΤAT, CAT, Rorschach, WISC-III, Bayley Scale-III) στην Εταιρεία Ψυχοκοινωνικής Υγείας του Παιδιού και του Εφήβου (Ε.Ψ.Υ.Π.Ε.), στην Διαγνωστική και Θεραπευτική Μονάδα για το παιδί "Σπύρος Δοξιάδης" και στην Pearson στο Λονδίνο. Έχει πραγματοποιήσει ομιλίες, έχει συγγράψει κείμενα και έχει λάβει μέρος σε δημοσιεύσεις, σχετικά με την ψυχοσυναισθηματική ανάπτυξη των παιδιών και των εφήβων όπως και σε άλλα θέματα γύρω από την ψυχική υγεία. Είναι μέλος του Συλλόγου Ελλήνων Ψυχολόγων και της Ελληνικής Εταιρείας Ψυχανάλυσης και Ψυχαναλυτικής Ψυχοθεραπείας

Asmanoglou Zoi is a Psychologist - Systemic Psychotherapist and maintains a private practice in Koukaki. She completed her undergraduate studies in the Department of Psychology at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and holds a Master's Degree in Special Education from the Department of Primary Education. She has received psychotherapeutic training in systemic psychotherapy from the Society of Systemic Therapy and Intervention with Individuals, Families, and Wider Systems. Additionally, she has participated in specialized seminars and training in systemic psychotherapy of children, school psychology, and couples therapy. Professionally, she has gained valuable experience as a Psychologist in special therapy centers, focusing on individual psychotherapy of children and adolescents and parental counseling. In her private practice, she conducts individual psychotherapeutic sessions for adults, adolescents, and children, as well as couples therapy and parental counseling.

Spanou Zeta is a Psychologist and Systemic Psychotherapist with a private practice in Ambelokipi. She holds a degree in Psychology from the University of Crete and license number 905-31/5/2016. After completing her undergraduate studies, she pursued postgraduate studies in the Department of Criminology at the University of Leicester, specializing in Clinical Criminology, with official recognition of the degree by DOATAP. She subsequently completed a five-year training program in Systemic Psychotherapy at S.K.E.PSY.S. (Systemic Center for Education and Psychotherapy), where she was trained in individual psychotherapy, couples therapy, as well as group psychotherapy and counseling.

She has completed a one-year specialization program in trauma treatment and the seminar "Versions: Narrative Tools in Therapeutic Practice" [Self and family descriptions, Fiction Tool, Childhood memories, Life stories (life lines, life story interview, prototypical scene), Drawings as stories (DARP, DBN, HTP)], a 30-hour course at the "Logos Psychis" Institute, and is currently specializing in Couples Therapy at the same institute.

Additionally, she has attended training seminars to enhance her therapeutic skills, the most notable of which are the two-day seminar on skills and techniques in Couples Therapy at Logos Psychis, the two-day workshop on children's drawings by Animus Corpus, and the seminar on systemic reframing at the Center for Personal Development and Psychotherapy of Cyprus.

Moreover, she has volunteered at the Municipality and various NGOs, gaining extensive experience working with vulnerable populations, which has enriched her professional practice and understanding of social issues.

Kemali Afroditi is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist conducting both online and in-person sessions. She holds a degree in Psychology from the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, with training in Body Psychotherapy at the Wilhelm Reich Center. In recent years, she has worked as a Psychologist in an unaccompanied minors facility, providing psychological support to vulnerable groups. Currently, she coordinates a prevention group for new mothers. She has also volunteered for several years as a Psychologist at KETHEA. Additionally, she has attended various postgraduate seminars in Clinical Psychopathology at Aeginiteio Hospital and Anxiety Disorders in children and adolescents at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens.

Papamargariti Vasiliki is a Psychologist - Systemic Psychotherapist and maintains a private practice in Kypseli. She holds a degree in Psychology from the University of Crete, followed by postgraduate studies in "Liaison Psychiatry: Integrated Care of Physical and Mental Health" at the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens (NKUA), in "Clinical Interventions in Addictions" at the University of Crete, as well as in "Special Education and Training" at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. Concurrently, she gained valuable experience in the field of mental health by working in significant institutions as a Psychologist, such as the Therapy Center for Dependent Individuals (KETHEA), in the Dual Diagnosis Unit, and in Counseling for Parents and Adolescents, having collaborated with a Youth Counseling Station for several years. Currently, she also works in Secondary Education alongside her private practice. The specialist is also certified in Systemic Psychotherapy - Family Therapy, having received the relevant certification from the Systemic Center for Training and Psychological Support (S.K.E.PSY), and in Couple Therapy (Institute for Training and Research in Systemic Psychotherapy).

Dr. Katsamas Dionysis is a Psychologist with a private practice located in the Ampelokipoi area. He graduated with a BSc (Hons) in Psychology and holds a postgraduate MA in Counselling and Psychotherapy from the University of East London. Concurrently, he practiced professionally at the Petroupoli Counseling Center and with Médecins Sans Frontières. He has been actively working in the field for the past 10 years, with a particular focus on the challenging period of lockdown through online and home-based sessions. Additionally, he is an active volunteer in the Municipality of Athens. His further training in an integrative theoretical model—covering 1) person-centered, 2) cognitive-behavioral, and 3) psychodynamic therapy—and his professional development since 2013 through workshops and clinical sessions have enabled him to adapt to the individual needs of each client, establishing a therapeutic environment of trust and intimacy. He is also continuing his postgraduate studies, further expanding his expertise into new areas. The office is conveniently located within a short distance from the Panormou Metro station, where in this welcoming space, you will have the opportunity to receive his services characterized by unconditional acceptance, hope, empathy, the establishment of dialogue, and scientific rigor.

Kalymniou Meropi is a Psychologist with a private practice in Ilisia. She studied Psychology and holds a Master's degree in Counseling and Psychotherapy with an emphasis on the Integrative Psychotherapy Model. She has completed her training in Eating Disorders Therapy at E.P.I.P.S.Y in collaboration with the 1st Psychiatric Clinic of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. In her practice, she works with adolescents and adults, focusing, among other areas, on the treatment and management of phobias, psychosomatic symptoms, depression, and other anxiety and mood disorders.

Theodoropoulou Mariantina is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist. She studied Psychology at Panteion University and has specialized in Stress Management, having completed the Master's Program "Stress Control and Health Promotion" at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. She has received further training in Cognitive-Behavioral Psychotherapy at the Institute for Research and Behavioral Therapy, according to the criteria of the Hellenic Society for Behavioral Research and the European Association for Behavioural and Cognitive Therapy. She has gained clinical experience collaborating with various institutions. She worked in the field of Liaison Psychiatry at the General Hospital of Athens "EVANGELISMOS" and at the General Oncology Hospital of Kifissia "AGIOI ANARGYROI," and has also worked on programs for vulnerable social groups in the Municipality of Galatsi and the Municipality of Nea Filadelfeia-Nea Chalkidona. Her clinical practice includes a range of individual psychotherapy and counseling for people with mood disorders, anxiety disorders, personality disorders, interpersonal relationship problems, etc. She maintains a private practice in Galatsi and, concurrently, collaborates with the Municipality of Nea Filadelfeia-Nea Chalkidona, providing psychosocial support to vulnerable social groups.

Leivaditi Penny is a Military Psychologist and Systemic Psychotherapist with many years of experience in the field of mental health and maintains a private practice in Panormou. She graduated from the Department of Psychology at Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, while simultaneously attending the Military Academy of Corps Officers (2009-2013).

Since 2013, she has worked in mental health institutions, acquiring extensive clinical experience in psychiatric clinics, mental health centers, and psychosocial support services. Over the years, she has developed a deep understanding of the needs of adults facing emotional, interpersonal, and psychological difficulties. Within the framework of her clinical practice, she has been trained at Aeginiteio Hospital in the administration and evaluation of the DSM-5 Personality Questionnaire (SCID-5), enhancing her capability in psychodiagnostic assessment.

Since 2018, she has been training in Systemic Psychotherapy and Group Therapy at the Athens Center for the Study of Humans (AKMA), one of the most prestigious educational institutions for systemic approaches in Greece.

Additionally, she has completed specialized seminars in Systemic Group Psychotherapy, Parent Counseling, and Couples Counseling.

Her therapeutic work includes support in managing anxiety and panic attacks, depression and emotional difficulties, interpersonal problems and relationships, family issues, parenting roles, and matters of self-esteem and self-awareness.

She offers individual sessions for adults, couples counseling, and family counseling, aiming to understand relationships, improve communication, and overall empower the individual within the context of their relational connections.

Tsitenidou Natasa is a Clinical Psychologist - Cognitive Behavioral Psychotherapist, licensed to practice. She graduated from the Department of Psychology at the University of East London (UEL), England, in 2020, and subsequently pursued her postgraduate studies at the same university in the program entitled “MSc – Clinical and Community Psychology.” Her practical internship during her studies was completed at the General Hospital of Thessaloniki “Hippokration.” Her training continued at the Hellenic Society of Cognitive Behavioral Psychotherapy (HSCBP) in Thessaloniki, in the three-year adult program and later in the one-year program for children and adolescents. Additionally, she has participated in the educational program titled “Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Approaches (TF-CBT, CPT, DBT-PTSD, PE)” at the Society of Cognitive Behavioral Studies (SCBS). Currently, she practices professionally in a private office and provides online psychotherapy sessions, following the Cognitive Behavioral approach. You can schedule your session immediately!

Mauridi Afroditi is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist with a private practice in Pangrati. She began her studies in Psychology in Groningen, Netherlands, and completed them in Cyprus. She has specialized in the diagnosis of children and adolescents through the systemic perspective SANE-System Attachment Narrative Encephalon and in systemic psychotherapy for adults at the Institute for Training and Research in Systemic Psychotherapy "Logos Psychis". Additionally, she has received training in various areas, including School Psychology, Psychosomatic Health, and Crisis Management. She possesses notable experience, having worked in various public and private institutions. Furthermore, she has significant research experience, participating in conferences and seminars, where she has also presented her work.

Dionysios Siafakas is a Psychology graduate from Neapolis University and holds a master's degree in "The Science of Stress & Health Promotion" from the Medical School of NKUA. He has extensive clinical experience through his collaboration with mental health organizations such as the child psychiatry department of the "Karamanadaneio" hospital, the "H Pammakaristos" foundation, and structures of the "Hellenic Red Cross." He specializes in the treatment of anxiety, depression, behavioral disorders, and stress management, applying modern cognitive behavioral therapy techniques.

Miraxtsis Theodoros is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist and maintains a private practice in Kypseli. He studied Psychology at Panteion University of Social and Political Sciences and is a trainee at the Institute of Non-Directive Intervention (Non Directivite Intervenante, N.D.I). N.D.I is a method of psychotherapy, counseling, pedagogy, group facilitation, as well as a way of life. Overall, it constitutes a philosophy of the individual and their relationships, based on the power of experiences, emotions, and desires, as well as respect for the autonomy and freedom of each person, regardless of age, gender, personal and social characteristics, and particularities, within relationships of communication and interaction. He has experience in managing Acute Psychiatric Cases, having volunteered as a Psychologist at the Attica Psychiatric Hospital "Dromokaiteio." Finally, he completed his internship at the Counseling Center of KETHEA Intervention.

Patera Aliki is a psychologist and psychotherapist who maintains a private practice in Ilisia. She has extensive experience in psychological support and psychotherapy for adults, children, and adolescents, as well as in parental counseling. Since 2013, she has been working at the Child and Adolescent Service of the Community Mental Health Center of Vyronas – Kaisariani (1st Psychiatric Clinic, Aeginiteio Hospital), where she is a member of the interdisciplinary team involved in clinical, diagnostic, and research activities. She also participates in community prevention and awareness initiatives and educational programs.

She graduated from the Department of Psychology (Faculty of Philosophy, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens) and holds a postgraduate degree in "Mental Health Promotion and Prevention of Psychiatric Disorders" (Medical School, NKUA). She has received further training in Clinical Psychopathology (annual seminar "Panagiotis Oulis," 1st Psychiatric Clinic NKUA) and has attended a series of specialized seminars and conferences at recognized institutions. Indicatively, she has deepened her expertise in topics such as parenting and mental health, psychiatry and gender identity in adolescence, adolescent romantic relationships, as well as anxiety symptoms and impulsive behaviors.

Previously, she worked (2010–2012) in the Adult Short-Term Hospitalization Unit of Aeginiteio Hospital, where she provided psychotherapeutic support to hospitalized patients.

She is a member of the Panhellenic Association of Hospital Psychologists and the Hellenic Society of the New Lacanian School, while also participating in the educational program of the Academy of Clinical Studies of Athens (ACSA). Additionally, she teaches and supervises undergraduate and postgraduate psychology students.

In her private practice, she provides psycho-emotional assessment and psychotherapy, either short-term or long-term, tailored to the uniqueness and specific needs of each client.