Health professionals with experience in Depression in Athens

Dr. Mamounas Ioannis, MD, PhD, is a Psychiatrist and Psychotherapist with a private practice in Pagrati. He graduated from the Medical School of the University of Naples, Italy, and specialized in Psychiatry, initially training at the Neurological Clinic of the Theia Pronias Hospital "H Pammakaristos" and subsequently at the Psychiatric Clinic of Aeginiteio Hospital. During his specialization, he participated in psychiatric research, completed training in Cognitive Psychotherapy, and worked as an on-call physician at the private Psychiatric Clinic "Galini." He later served as a Psychiatrist at the Vocational Rehabilitation Center of Aeginiteio Hospital, while simultaneously being an on-call Psychiatrist at the Psychiatric Clinic "Ch. Sinouris." Since 2003, he has been a Psychiatrist at the Local Health Unit of Pagrati of the Social Insurance Institute (IKA) and concurrently a physician for the Special Disability Committees of the Institute. From 2000 to 2010, he completed his training at the Society for Group Analysis and Family Psychotherapy, of which he is a member. Finally, in 2013, he was awarded a doctorate from the University of Athens with honors, with a doctoral thesis titled: "Study of the Predictive Significance of Biological and Psychosocial Factors for the Clinical Severity and Course of Schizophrenic Disorders."

Resvani Eleni is a Health Psychologist MSc - Cognitive Behavioral Psychotherapist - Clinical Hypnotherapist and maintains a private practice in the center of Athens. She studied Psychology at Mediterranean College, where she received a scholarship, and subsequently completed postgraduate studies in Health Psychology at the University of Derby (United Kingdom). During her undergraduate thesis, she conducted research on relatives of patients diagnosed with melanoma, aiming to investigate any behavioral changes regarding their protection from the sun and the promotion of more protective behaviors within their social environment. Regarding her postgraduate dissertation, she conducted research on chronic patients to clarify whether and to what extent music can be beneficial in the management and treatment of pain. Additionally, she has been trained in Cognitive Behavioral Clinical Hypnotherapy and is a member of the International Association of Psychotherapists (NCIP). She has experience and has volunteered at Aeginiteio Hospital, actively attending and participating in sessions for psychiatric patients at the outpatient clinics of Psychiatrists Dr. Smyrnis and Dr. Psarros. She also provided services to the Pediatric Department of the "Cliniques Universitaires Saint-Luc" Hospital in Brussels, where her activities included preoperative psychological support and creative engagement for children with cancer and eating disorders.

Elisavet Valkanioti is a Psychologist in Volos providing individual sessions for adults and adolescents (17+ years old), both in-person and online. She creates a safe, supportive, and confidential therapeutic environment tailored to the needs of each client.

She is a graduate of the Department of Psychology at Canterbury Christ Church University with a grade of Excellent and holds a Master's Degree in Organizational Psychology from University of East London.

She applies Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and has specialized training in Clinical Hypnotherapy (CBH), combining scientifically validated methods with contemporary therapeutic techniques. She offers support in issues such as:

• anxiety and panic attacks
• phobias
• sleep disorders
• smoking cessation
• chronic pain management
• weight control

She holds an advanced diploma in Cognitive-Behavioral Clinical Hypnotherapy (CBH) and has been trained in Regressive Therapy as well as in DSM-V (Understanding DSM-V), with an emphasis on the analysis of the psychiatric classification manual and the understanding of psychological phenomena.

Her therapeutic approach is integrative and individualized, combining the structured methodology of CBT with the dynamic aspects of clinical hypnotherapy, while incorporating experiential and humanistic elements.

She has experience in the field of Occupational Psychology, supporting individuals with work-related stress, professional relationships, and workplace behavior. Additionally, she has been trained in Forensic and Criminal Psychology, with a focus on psychological assessment within legal contexts.

Simigdali Ioanna is a Psychologist conducting online counseling and psychotherapy sessions for children, adolescents, and adults. She is a graduate of the University of Ioannina (2022) and holds a professional license to practice. She holds a Master’s Degree in “Clinical Mental Health” from the Medical School of Aristotle University of Thessaloniki (2025) and has completed a three-year training program in Psychodynamic Approach (2022–2025), certified by the Hellenic Counseling Society. She maintains a strong commitment to continuous education and professional development, having attended numerous seminars, webinars, and specialized training programs. Since 2022, she has gained valuable clinical experience in public mental health facilities, working in two hospitals and a Mental Health Center, and subsequently in the private sector at Centers for Special Therapies, working with children, adolescents, adults, and families, as well as patients with mental disorders. Additionally, she has been involved in the administration and evaluation of psychometric tools. Concurrently, she actively participates in scientific conferences and presentations. Her research focuses on issues of parental attachment, childhood trauma (abuse – neglect), and psychological resilience, topics that deeply sensitize her and enhance her sense of responsibility towards people. Her goal is to provide a space of safety, authentic connection, and psychological support, with empathy and respect for the uniqueness of each individual.

Panou Mairi is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist and maintains a private practice in the center of Athens. She graduated from the Department of Psychology at Panteion University of Social and Political Sciences, where she graduated with distinction. She continued her studies with a Master's degree in "Applied Cognitive and Developmental Psychology" (MSc in Applied Cognitive and Developmental Psychology) at the same university. During her undergraduate studies, she completed an internship at the Psychiatric Clinic of the General Thoracic Diseases Hospital "Sotiria", while during her postgraduate studies, she trained in psychosocial support structures of Municipalities and at the Athens University of Economics and Business. Subsequently, she specialized in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy at the Society of Cognitive Behavioral Studies, where she also worked in the Adult Therapy Department of the Institute of Research and Behavior Therapy. Her considerable experience with adult, adolescent, child, and parent populations stems from her career, as she has worked in adult and adolescent psychotherapy centers, in primary and secondary education schools, in specialized therapy centers, as well as voluntarily on the psychosocial support hotline of the Ministry of Health 10306 and in the "Community Intervention" program of the NGO "IASIS". She currently maintains collaborations with Adult Psychotherapy Institutes, where she participates in peer supervisions and interdisciplinary teams including psychiatrists, social workers, and others.

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).

Antonia Mpeka is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist and maintains a private practice in Galatsi. She holds a degree from the Department of Psychology at Panteion University of Social and Political Sciences and possesses a certified four-year specialization in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) from the Society of Cognitive Behavioral Studies. She has worked as a Psychologist at The Smile of the Child, supporting children and parents through counseling helplines. Additionally, she has conducted individual CBT Psychotherapy sessions. Within the framework of lifelong learning, she attends seminars in the field of mental health.

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.

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

Άρτεμις Ρεντούμη - Επιστημονικά Υπεύθυνη "Therapy Cove"

Είναι Ψυχολόγος - Ψυχοθεραπεύτρια και ιδρύτρια του Therapy Cove, όπου προσφέρει συνεδρίες στα ελληνικά και τα αγγλικά, μέσα σε ένα ασφαλές και συμπεριληπτικό θεραπευτικό περιβάλλον. Σπούδασε Ψυχολογία στο Deree – The American College of Greece και στη συνέχεια ολοκλήρωσε μεταπτυχιακό στη Ψυχοθεραπεία και Συμβουλευτική στο Regent’s University London,με ερευνητικό ενδιαφέρον στις δυναμικές φύλου και εξουσίας στην ψυχοθεραπεία και την πολυπλοκότητα τους.Ειδικεύεται στην ψυχοδυναμική, υπαρξιακή και ουμανιστική προσέγγιση και είναι αναγνωρισμένο μέλος του BACP (British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy) και του BPS (British Psychological Society).Έχει εργαστεί ως συνθετική ψυχοθεραπεύτρια στο Λονδίνο, στο Headstrong Counselling και στο Self Space, υποστηρίζοντας ενήλικες που αντιμετωπίζουνζητήματα σχέσεων, άγχους, κατάθλιψης, αυτοαποδοχής και ταυτότητας. Διαθέτει ιδιαίτερη εμπειρία στην υποστήριξη ατόμων της ΛΟΑΤΚΙ+ κοινότητας, προσφέροντας έναν χώρο ασφάλειας, αποδοχής και εξερεύνησης ζητημάτων σεξουαλικότητας και αυτοέκφρασης.Προηγουμένως έχει εργαστεί ως Recovery Worker σε οργανισμό υποστηριζόμενης στέγασης ατόμων με σοβαρές ψυχικές ασθένειες στο Ηνωμένο Βασίλειο και ως βοηθός ψυχολόγος στη μονάδα απεξάρτησης «18 Άνω»,στην Ελλάδα. Έχει συμμετάσχει σε ερευνητικά προγράμματα και έχει παρακολουθήσει εξειδικευμένα σεμινάρια σε σύγχρονες θεραπευτικές προσεγγίσεις,όπως η Compassion-Focused Therapy και η ψυχαναλυτική κατανόηση του σώματος.

Βιβιάννα Κούκου

Είναι Ψυχοθεραπεύτρια Συνθετικής προσέγγισης και Κοινωνική Λειτουργός, με πολυετή εμπειρία στον χώρο της ψυχικής υγείας. Είναι απόφοιτος του Τμήματος Κοινωνικής Εργασίας του Δημοκρίτειου Πανεπιστημίου Θράκης και από το 2015 εργάζεται σε ελληνικούς και διεθνείς οργανισμούς, προσφέροντας ψυχοκοινωνική υποστήριξη σε ευάλωτους πληθυσμούς μέσα από διεπιστημονικές ομάδες. Στην επαγγελματική της πορεία έχει υποστηρίξει άτομα που αντιμετωπίζουν σοβαρές ψυχοκοινωνικές δυσκολίες και αναπηρίες. Για πέντε χρόνια υπηρέτησε ως συντονίστρια ψυχοκοινωνικής υπηρεσίας, αναλαμβάνοντας τον σχεδιασμό και την υλοποίηση δράσεων πρόληψης και ενδυνάμωσης.Παράλληλα, έχει συμμετάσχει στη δημιουργία εκπαιδευτικού υλικού και στον συντονισμό ομάδων ευαισθητοποίησης για την έμφυλη ισότητα και τα ανθρώπινα δικαιώματα.Σήμερα δραστηριοποιείται ιδιωτικά ως ψυχοθεραπεύτρια ενηλίκων, δημιουργώντας ένα σταθερό και υποστηρικτικό θεραπευτικό περιβάλλον για άτομα που επιθυμούνπροσωπική διερεύνηση ή χρειάζονται υποστήριξη σε ζητήματα όπως οι σχέσεις, το άγχος, οι ψυχικές και νευροαναπτυξιακές διαταραχές. Έχει ολοκληρώσει την πενταετή εκπαίδευσή της στη Συνθετική Ψυχοθεραπεία στο European Institute of Counseling & Psychotherapy (EICP), μια προσέγγιση που συνδυάζει στοιχεία από ανθρωποκεντρικές, ψυχοδυναμικές, υπαρξιακές και γνωσιακές σχολές, καθώς και από τη σωματική ψυχοθεραπεία και την εργασία με το τραύμα.

Εβελίνα Μουστάκα

Είναι Ψυχολόγος - Ψυχοθεραπεύτρια, απόφοιτη του Τμήματος Ψυχολογίας του Εθνικού και Καποδιστριακού Πανεπιστημίου Αθηνών (ΕΚΠΑ) και κάτοχος Μεταπτυχιακού διπλώματος από την Ιατρική Σχολή του ίδιου Πανεπιστημίου, με εξειδίκευση στο στρες και την προαγωγή της υγείας. Έχει ολοκληρώσει τετραετή εκπαίδευση στη Γνωσιακή-Συμπεριφοριστική Θεραπεία (CBT) και έχει εκπαιδευτεί στη Θεραπεία Αποδοχής και Δέσμευσης (ACT).Κατά την επαγγελματική της πορεία έχει συνεργαστεί με φορείς ψυχικής υγείας και ΜΚΟ, παρέχοντας συμβουλευτική σε ενήλικες, συμμετέχοντας σε δράσεις ευαισθητοποίησης και συντονίζοντας ομάδες κοινωνικών δεξιοτήτων.Έχει επίσης εργαστεί με εφήβους στη διαχείριση του στρες, ενώ η ερευνητική της δραστηριότητα περιλαμβάνει δημοσιεύσεις και την προσαρμογή εργαλείων αξιολόγησης σχολικού στρες στην ελληνική γλώσσα.Έχει συμμετάσχει εθελοντικά στην πανελλαδική γραμμή 10306 και έχει παρακολουθήσει εξειδικευμένα σεμινάρια για τη γνωστική ενδυνάμωση ατόμων τρίτης ηλικίας, την αξιολόγηση μνήμης και την παροχή πρώτων βοηθειών σε κρίσεις.Σήμερα εργάζεται ιδιωτικά, παρέχοντας υπηρεσίες ψυχοθεραπείας σε ενήλικες μέσα από μια προσέγγιση που βασίζεται στη Γνωσιακή και Συμπεριφοριστική επιστημονική γνώση,με στόχο την ενδυνάμωση και τη βελτίωση της ποιότητας ζωής των θεραπευόμενων.